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Apple and Orange Cake
Ingredients: 150gm apples; peeled and finely chopped, 25gm orange zest, 300gm flour, 150gm granulated sugar, 200ml milk, 3 eggs, 15gm baking powder, 150gm vegetable oil, 75gm buttermilk, 15gm orange/vanilla extract (essence), A pinch of salt. Method: Sift flour with baking powder. Beat the eggs and whisk along with sugar until frothy. Slowly add the flour and baking powder to the egg and sugar mixture. Whisk in milk, oil, [...]
Continue reading...Banana Chocolate Cake
11. February 2010
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana; pureed, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup plain flour (maida), 1/3 cup salted butter; softened, 1 egg; beaten until fluffy, 1/3 cup milk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1/4 cup chocolate pieces/chips, Cake tin. Method: Grease the cake tin. Preheat the oven at 180 degree C. Sift the flours along with baking powder. In a bowl, beat [...]
Continue reading...Grilled Cheese and Garlic Chicken with Herbs
25. December 2009
Wish you all a Merry Christmas!!! I prepared this Cheesy Garlic Chicken with nice flavors of herbs, grilled to perfection, this Christmas. Here’s the recipe. Ingredients: 500gms (2-4) Chicken breasts without bones, 8-10 cloves of garlic, crushed, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp rosemary, Salt and black pepper to taste, 1/2 cup [...]
Continue reading...Spinach and Corn Rolls
20. May 2009
Ingredients: 15 large spinach leaves, 1 cup wheat flour, 1 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup sweet corn kernels; blanched, 2 tsp butter, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp mixed herbs, Mozzarella cheese as per taste, grated, Salt to taste. Method: To prepare white sauce, roast wheat flour till it turns light brown in color and is fragrant. Then remove it from flame, [...]
Continue reading...Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms in 10 minutes
21. April 2009
These delicious little mushroom caps are stuffed with cheesy spinach stuffing and lightly seasoned with oregano. Ingredients: 250gms white button mushrooms (around 12-15); washed under running cold water, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp oregano, A handful of spinach leaves; washed and finely chopped, 2 tbsp crumbled cottage cheese, 2-3 tbsp chopped green scallions, 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese; shredded, Salt and pepper to taste, Extra-virgin and [...]
Continue reading...Cauliflower and Cheese Bake
5. March 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 4) 2 cups cauliflower florets (around 1/2 inch), 1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese); cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella, Cheddar or any processed cheese, Salt and pepper to taste. For white sauce- 2 tbsp butter, 4 tbsp all purpose flour (maida), 3 cups milk, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp red chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp dried oregano [...]
Continue reading...Italian Garlic Chicken
26. February 2009
Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts; halved, 1 tbsp crushed garlic or garlic powder, 2-3 tbsp dry bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; shredded, A pinch of rosemary and salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp Olive oil. Method: Combine olive oil and garlic and warm them. Do not boil. Cover and set aside for few minutes. Meanwhile mix bread crumbs, rosemary, salt and [...]
Continue reading...Easy Baked Chicken
25. February 2009
Ingredients: 2 medium size chicken breasts; skinless, 1 egg, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp garlic powder, Italian bread crumbs, Butter. Method: Beat the egg, add salt, pepper and garlic powder and whisk well. Then dip the chicken breasts into the egg mixture and then into the bread crumbs. Repeat the process one more time and then lineup the chicken breasts into [...]
Continue reading...Baked Cheese Potato Cups
20. February 2009
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes; washed and scrubed (leave on the skin if not very dirty), 1/3 cup sour cream, Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, Some fresh parsley; chopped, Salt, paprika and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Pat dry the potatoes and bake them in the oven at 350° F (175° C) for around 45 minutes or till they are cooked. [...]
Continue reading...Spinach Cheese Cake
18. January 2009
Ingredients: 400gms fresh spinach leaves; finely chopped, 100gms fresh coriander leaves; finely chopped, 3/4 cup skim cottage cheese, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 3 large eggs, 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced, 1-2 green chillies; very finely chopped, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile mix together all the ingredients (reserve some Parmesan cheese to garnish). Grease a baking tray or [...]
Continue reading...Cup cakes
23. December 2008
Ingredients: (Makes 12 cakes) 4 ounces or 125gms butter unsalted, 4 ounces or 125gms sugar, 4 ounces or 125gms flour, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp vanilla extract or essence. Method: Blend together in a processor. Then add 2 tbsp of milk to get the consistency again blend. Pour into cup cake molds and then cook [...]
Continue reading...Cream Cheese Cake
13. September 2008
Ingredients: 350gms unsalted butter; softened, 250gms cream cheese; softened, 330gms all-purpose flour, 330gms sugar, 6 eggs, 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract, Confectioner’s sugar for coating. Method: Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C or 325 degrees F for for 10 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add in the flour and sugar and mix well until [...]
Continue reading...Strawberry Tart topped with Meringue
13. September 2008
Ingredients: For the pastry/tart- 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, Little less than 1/2 cup of sugar, 3 egg yolks, 30 gms fresh yeast. For the filling- 1/2 cup strawberry jam, 2 cups fresh strawberries; sliced. For the Meringue- 3 egg whites, 1/2 cup sugar. Method: To prepare the tart crust- Sift the flour. Cut and fold the butter into the flour like we do it for pie [...]
Continue reading...Mushroom, Bacon and Onion Pie
12. September 2008
Ingredients: 2 9″ pie crusts, 1 cup sliced sweet onions, 1 cup sliced mushrooms; blanched, 4-6 slices of bacon, Shredded cheese as per taste, Salt and pepper to taste, Butter. Method: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F for few minutes. Melt butter in a skillet and fry bacon till it is cooked and crisp. Season with some salt and pepper. [...]
Continue reading...Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
11. September 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 5 ounce frozen spinach (drained and thawed) or 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, Mushroom slices as per taste, 1/2 cup chopped scallions (only white) or red onions, 3 eggs, 150gms shredded cheese (ricotta, mozarella, parmesan, cheddar or other), 2 tsp butter, Salt and pepper to taste, 9″ pie pan or a baking dish. Method: Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C (350 [...]
Continue reading...Vanilla Strawberry layered cake with cream and honey
11. August 2008
Ingredients: 2 cups maida (refined wheat flour), 2 cups milk, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup milk powder, 1 flat tsp baking powder, Few drops of vanilla essence, Few drops of strawberry essence, 2 tbsp beetroot juice or strawberry pulp or few drops of pink color, 3/4 cup vegetable oil. For the icing- 4 tbsp cream, 2 tbsp honey. Method: Seive maida and baking powder, add sugar, milk powder [...]
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5. March 2010
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