Author: Minal

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… Continue reading Cup cakes

Ingredients: 1 cup cake flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 6 eggs, yolk separated from white 1 tsp almond extract, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or essence, 12 tbsp sugar. Method: Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees for some time. In a small bowl, put together… Continue reading Sponge Cookies

Ingredients: (Serves 2) 3/4 cup cream cheese, 1/2 cup (100-150 gms) thick hung curd, 10-12 strawberries; pureed, 1/2 cup blueberries; pureed, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup whipped cream, 2 strawberries and blueberries; sliced. Method: In a mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, hung curd, sugar and whipped cream. Blend together till sugar is dissolved. Now… Continue reading Strawberry Blueberry Cream Dessert

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, A pinch of salt, 3/4 cup vegetable shortening or butter at room temperature, 1 teaspoons baking soda, 1 egg, 1/4 cup molasses, 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling. Method: Preheat oven to 350°… Continue reading Ginger Cookies – Christmas Cookies

A Christmas dinner will never be complete without a serving of Christmas pudding. Christmas puddings are usually made in advance so that its flavors are developed. Since it contains lots of dry fruits and is steamed for hours, you can store it for days without freezing and for months in the refrigerator. Ingredients: 1 lb… Continue reading Christmas Pudding

Soft and cheesey sausage bites will win you accolades at your Christmas dinner or your New Year party. Ingredients: 1 pound reduced fat pork or chicken sausages; finely chopped, 1 cup cheddar cheese; grated, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; grated, 1 white onion; very finely chopped, Few jalepeno peppers; finely chopped, 2 tbsp milk or as… Continue reading Cheese Sausage Bites

Rich chocolate fudge with lots of nuts. Make your Christmas special with this nutty treat. Ingredients: 1 can (14oz or 400ml) sweetened condensed milk, 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup chopped nuts (any or all as per your choice), 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Method: Grease a 8-inch sqaure pan. Mix together condensed… Continue reading 10 minute Chocolate Nut Fudge for Christmas

Ingredients: 225 gms wheat germ (suji), 225 gms sugar, 225 gms butter, 7 eggs; separated, 340 gms currants or dark raisins, 340 gms golden raisins, 200 gms chopped almonds, 1/2 tsp clove powder, 1 tsp cinnamon powder, 1 tsp nutmeg powder, 2 1/2 oz brandy, 2 1/2 oz honey, 2 1/2 oz rose water, 2… Continue reading Christmas Fruit Cake

Ingredients: (Makes around 30 clusters) 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, 4 ounces (110 gms) unsalted butter; at room temperature, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, A pinch of salt, 1/2 cup toasted almonds; chopped, Confectioners sugar. Method: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Sift flour, cocoa and salt. In a… Continue reading Chocolate Almond Clusters – Christmas Cookies

A very easy and quick recipe for vegetable and cheese sandwiches that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Kids love these sandwiches and is a healthy option to go in their lunchbox. A sumptous breakfast for all. Ingredients: 4 slices of multigrain or brown bread, 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese, (or any other… Continue reading Veg Cheese Sandwich in 10 minutes