tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41874565159150023792024-02-07T12:07:37.593-06:00"The Temptations"Opportunity may knock only once,but temptation leans on the doorbell. Here comes MY temptations....UR temptations....OUR temptations!!!ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-68080783568356077432010-04-02T22:50:00.010-05:002010-04-03T00:34:29.304-05:00Pomegranate-Apple Jelly!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHlUyTozR9BAa-7tklkS2uyyjMkOgMUizdes2vEQGtqeQAWPI6FE6KsRaW-NxiaaxhnfN29_-98-CshFEfbg-tmPdhPCDowtRvtp_CuigyXwaw_Stwub4QPGznPsHLw1b7kSGhZtl9WWa/s1600/DSC01951.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHlUyTozR9BAa-7tklkS2uyyjMkOgMUizdes2vEQGtqeQAWPI6FE6KsRaW-NxiaaxhnfN29_-98-CshFEfbg-tmPdhPCDowtRvtp_CuigyXwaw_Stwub4QPGznPsHLw1b7kSGhZtl9WWa/s400/DSC01951.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My dad</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> has got his big promotion today and i'm soooo excited about it.......</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Congratulations Daddy</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">!! He is THE MOST down-to-earth person i've ever seen in my entire life. Am so proud to be his daughter. He's been a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">great inspiration</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> to me and i always wanted a life parter who can be as good as him, luckily i got one :)). </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To celebrate my dad's achievement, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">i made this colorful yummy Jelly today</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, I wish my parents were here to c how happy i'm. Keep your cool this summer with the Jelly recipe i'm gonna share now!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Pomeg</span></span></span></span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">ranate</span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">-</span></span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Apple </span></span></span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Jelly</span></span></span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">is a beautiful </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">two layered dessert</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> that pairs a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">translucent gold colored apple jelly</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> with a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">shimmering garnet colored pomegranate jelly</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. One spoonful will tell you this is not the wobbly children's dessert made by stirring a fruit flavored powder into water. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This jelly uses </span><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">real pomegranate juice and real apple juice</span></u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> so it captures the true essence of these fruits.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKZaUMO4IAGsKHevfWKoIUCpJB5Kvtv3s5v-QJAUwLtsd58i-udGTgSgPe0UOQ0twblPzw9hfCQk32M_vWfsirDHD2wqizP96URRHHbvP0ZUlFsGfCQ3eGFoknEvPXjzGukgjFEe0jQ85/s1600/DSC01937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKZaUMO4IAGsKHevfWKoIUCpJB5Kvtv3s5v-QJAUwLtsd58i-udGTgSgPe0UOQ0twblPzw9hfCQk32M_vWfsirDHD2wqizP96URRHHbvP0ZUlFsGfCQ3eGFoknEvPXjzGukgjFEe0jQ85/s640/DSC01937.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was also surprised at how <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">quick and easy</span> it is to make. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">All you do is stir unflavored gelatin into real fruit juice</span>. If you are using sweetened fruit juices, then leave out the sugar that is called for in the recipe. Also, I like to use the <b><u>unflavored gelatin that comes in powdered form</u></b>, which is sold in the baking section of most grocery stores. </span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It comes in small boxes which hold four - 1/4 ounce (7 grams) (scant tablespoon) paper envelopes of tiny granules of powdered gelatin. These granules are tasteless, colorless, and odorless and in order for them to become a thickening agent, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>the pomegranate juice and the apple juice need to be hot. </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #a64d79;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So we start the recipe by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">sprinkling three teaspoons of the unflavored gelatin over one third cup of cold water</span> and then leave it, untouched, for about five to ten minutes so the gelatin has time to soften and become all swelled and spongy. Meanwhile <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">we heat the lightly sweetened pomegranate juice until very hot, but not boiling</span>. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">The softened gelatin is then stirred into the hot pomegranate juice</span> and placed back over low heat until the gelatin has completely dissolved (<u>stir constantly</u>). (To check to see if the gelatin has completely dissolved, dip a spoon into the gelatin and check to see that all the crystals have melted.) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">The jelly is then removed from the heat, left to cool slightly,</span> poured into serving glasses, and refrigerated for two to four hours or until set.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>The process is repeated for the apple jelly</b></span><b>.</b></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #a64d79;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Pomegranate Jelly:</span></span></u></span></span></b></span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> 1/3 cup cold water<br />
2 cups unsweetened Pomegranate Juice<br />
1/2 - 2/3 cup granulated white sugar</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Directions:</span></span></u></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/3 cup (80 ml) of cold water. Let this mixture sit for about five to ten minutes, or until the granules have become swelled and spongy. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the pomegranate juice and sugar until very hot (do not boil), stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar. Stir the softened gelatin into the hot juice and place this mixture over a low heat and stir constantly until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes before pouring equal amounts into serving glasses. Refrigerate for about 2 - 4 hours or until set.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #a64d79;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Apple Jelly:</span></span></u></span></span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 teaspoons unflavored gelatin</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/3 cup cold water</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 cups unsweetened Apple Juice</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/3 - 1/2 cup granulated white sugar</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Directions:</span></span></u></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></u></span></span>Once the pomegranate jelly has set begin the apple jelly. Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/3 cup (80 ml) of cold water. Let this mixture sit for about five to ten minutes, or until the granules have become swelled and spongy. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the apple juice and sugar until very hot (do not boil), stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar. Stir the softened gelatin into the hot juice and place this mixture over a low heat and stir constantly until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes before pouring the apple jelly over the set pomegranate jelly. Refrigerate for about 2 - 4 hours or until set.<br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds or grapes or any fruits</span> and/or softly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. This dessert can be made a day ahead.</div><div><br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Try to use 100% real juices</span> and also unsweetened ones so that you can adjust the sugar level as needed. This jelly tastes like Jam, it also goes great with bread. Kids will enjoy this dessert bcoz of the impressive texture it has got.</div><div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Thanks for watching the recipe.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Hope you have a great weekend.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Will c u soon with yet another <b><u>Temptation</u></b>!</span></div></div></div></span>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com204tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-41671707866603681702010-03-27T00:06:00.006-05:002010-03-29T09:53:07.161-05:00Cheesy Zucchini Bites!!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jjA5dSyqEvH9-7chj-fjJQ1IA3YLpMtW-8oPFHYa8Tr5FDEeX4U90kpsk4npyriqI4wCDd7V0aNnKauruG05xtOlarr33Z7qSz0oV5olmv3yTW9WijFkSIX5ZSYElFKQWrz3uE-eNXru/s1600/DSC01918-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jjA5dSyqEvH9-7chj-fjJQ1IA3YLpMtW-8oPFHYa8Tr5FDEeX4U90kpsk4npyriqI4wCDd7V0aNnKauruG05xtOlarr33Z7qSz0oV5olmv3yTW9WijFkSIX5ZSYElFKQWrz3uE-eNXru/s400/DSC01918-1.JPG" width="400" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sorry i'm little late but wat to do i've been drooling over some of the fantastic recipes n dishes of the fellow bloggers and cudn't really make up my mind as to wat shud be my next <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Temptation!</span></span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"> </span>Anyways this time i wanted to make something different from the routine( i mean keep myself away from the desserts :)) and while i was doing some serious research,i came across this <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Che</span></span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">esy</span></span></u></span></span><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Zucc</span></span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">hini</span></span></u></span></span><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Bit</span></span></u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">es</span></span></u></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></b>recipe.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Garden-fresh zucchini</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">cherry tomatoes</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">are tastefully combined</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;"> in these </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">colorful appetizers</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">This healthy zucchini is topped with tomatoes and crumbled cheese, then baked until melted. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">Interesting thing about this dish is </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">I</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">t</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;"> includes all the colors of Christmas</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">but wat attracted me the most was the fact that</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Each </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">bite has just </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">19 calories</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> in it</span></span></span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">.......how fascinating does that sound!!!</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 medium zucchini (about 6 inches long)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled ( you may use blue cheese if u like)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><div><div>1 teaspoon dried basil</div><div>1/4 teaspoon chilli powder</div><div>1 pint cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced</div><div><br />
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</div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Directions:</span></span></u></span></span></b></div><div><br />
</div><div>1. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Cut zucchini into 3/4-inch slices.</span> Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the insides and discard, leaving the bottom intact. Place zucchini on an ungreased baking sheet; <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">spoon 1/2teaspoon crumbled feta cheese into each.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span></div><div><br />
</div><div>2. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Combine the Parmesan cheese, basil, and chilli powder;</span> sprinkle half over feta cheese. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan mixture.</div><div><br />
</div><div>3. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Bake at 400°F until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes.</span> Serve warm. </div><div><br />
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And these look gorgeous when served. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><u>Believe it or not a dish that looks good is more likely to be eaten.</u></span></b> Even picky kids will eat food if it looks appealing and properly arranged and these are very easy to make and are beautiful on an appetizer tray. </div></div><div><br />
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</div><div>That reminds me of the post i made an year ago on Food Presentation, have a look at it. My tips will definetely help you set your dishes apart from the crowd.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/03/food-presentation-tips.html">http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/03/food-presentation-tips.html</a></b></span><br />
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</span></div><div>Anyways back to the topic,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">the feta cheese explodes in your mouth with tangy abandon and is a real treat. </span>I was never a zucchini fan but i liked them a lot, even my husband who won't eat zucchini had enough bites.</div><div><div><br />
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</div></div><div><div>Its a quick and pretty appetizer. I used a basil tomato flavored crumbled feta cheese instead of blue cheese (Original recipe recommends blue cheese), <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b>Feta still gives it that </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>"bite"</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b> but tends to be more appealing to people.</b></span><b> Even the non-veggie people will enjoy them.</b></div><div><br />
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</div><div>I made it short and simple this time, will come back with more interesting things next time and that is going to be very soon. One more look at these cheesy bites :-</div><div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Have a great weekend guys!</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><b>Stay tuned for more of my temptations!</b></span></div></div></span></div></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com139tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-90025965101935309522010-03-03T23:34:00.003-06:002010-03-05T16:56:21.464-06:00Plum Upside-Down Cake OR 'Tatin' !!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROl9OXRSHpxVec5vvKpLVJPaiBMQvXaUIqwwjj5_dy_awyrYKHeCc1pya7AfsCcy9AKshQGbjtBbyAg9fXx2LAw0bta92LpnKvJ7gXW5bl-vTHm2SP6FHFCfABVmPATtbSK4ep3Tb29qS/s1600-h/DSC01852-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROl9OXRSHpxVec5vvKpLVJPaiBMQvXaUIqwwjj5_dy_awyrYKHeCc1pya7AfsCcy9AKshQGbjtBbyAg9fXx2LAw0bta92LpnKvJ7gXW5bl-vTHm2SP6FHFCfABVmPATtbSK4ep3Tb29qS/s400/DSC01852-1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here i'm with yet another <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Temptation</span></b>, call it an<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b> Upside-Down cake</b></span> or <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">TATIN</span></b> or even <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">CLAFOUTIS</span></b> (baked french dessert)...this recipe is just one of the greatest inventions ever, <u>crazy simple to make</u>, yet so exotic.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There is no doubt that if you make this cake right, you will drool in it!! I have wanted to make this recipe ever since I saw Ina make it on <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u>"Barefoot Contessa"</u></span></b>, and today I bit the bullet. I've never tried to make a tatin until today and I'm so glad that it came out so well.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It ended up being super easy to make and the cake popped out with no problems. This was <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">my first ever attempt at caramelizing sugar</span> too,and it went well--though I don't have a candy thermometer. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Good thing about this cake is that <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">you really can use any fruit you'd like</span>, substitute whatever fruit or fruits look yummy for the season and this dessert always tastes delicious! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">I went for red big plums</span> this time but next time i'm going to try <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">apples and peaches. Berries, cherries or even sliced bananas</span></b> would be great if you want to try the tatin.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sour cream keeps the cake moist. It is kind of juicy, but I love the juice and caramel that have soaked into the cake; <u><b>it's a yummy, squishy, comforting dish of AWESOME</b></u>! Its a great dessert if you want decadence but not super heavy. All in all, this cake is gorgeous and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>impressive visually</b></span>, but more importantly, it's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">completely divine and delicious</span>!</span><br />
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</div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Prep Time: 15 Minutes</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Cook Time : 1 Hour</span></b></div><div><br />
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</div><div>6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing the dish </div><div>10 purple or red "prune" plums, cut in half and pitted</div><div>1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided</div><div>2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature</div><div>1/3 cup sour cream</div><div>1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest</div><div>1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</div><div>1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour</div><div>1/2 teaspoon baking powder</div><div>1/4 teaspoon salt</div><div>Confectioners' sugar (optional)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqznluXFUTY2d_BRsrp5w7LQkDWyD3E_JIt-STQTQSNlRHJEYyydF0ln3YAbMSENHsZBczvqhdpJjxvGQLoWSgUNEyQ6OISOsbe1_py66tld8CfcFQQmXg7Bymul2MS5woYad9yZ_GWLa-/s1600-h/DSC01849-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqznluXFUTY2d_BRsrp5w7LQkDWyD3E_JIt-STQTQSNlRHJEYyydF0ln3YAbMSENHsZBczvqhdpJjxvGQLoWSgUNEyQ6OISOsbe1_py66tld8CfcFQQmXg7Bymul2MS5woYad9yZ_GWLa-/s640/DSC01849-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F</span>. Generously butter a 9-inch glass pie dish and arrange the plums in the dish, cut side down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Combine 1 cup of the granulated sugar and 1/3 cup</span> water in a small saucepan and cook over high heat until it turns a warm amber color, about 360 degrees F on a candy thermometer. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Swirl the pan but don't stir</span>. Pour evenly over the plums.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Meanwhile, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">cream the 6 tablespoons of butter and the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated suga</span>r in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, until light and fluffy. Lower the speed and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">beat in the eggs</span> one at a time. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Add the sour cream, zest, and vanilla </span>and mix until combined. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt</span> and, with the mixer on low speed, add it to the butter mixture. Mix only until combined.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pour the cake batter evenly over the plums and <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">bake for 30 to 40 minutes</span></b>, until a cake tester comes out clean.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Cool for 15 minutes, then invert the cake onto a flat plate</span></b>. If a plum sticks, ease it out and replace it in the design on top of the cake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Serve warm or at room temperature</span>, dusted with confectioners' sugar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXeuqKobsA7TZl8nkTS7ZgpTWTHoAICAiRPdRq7e8_l2Q97yLTZz9Ae5ce7pZMZyBXEMlcFa_48CEpimsDzUXX3VZ7xWZs6eGFHMrivKL-gpETsa3qBFWshtFcG8z1Ul754f6WawTEeVBR/s1600-h/DSC01838-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXeuqKobsA7TZl8nkTS7ZgpTWTHoAICAiRPdRq7e8_l2Q97yLTZz9Ae5ce7pZMZyBXEMlcFa_48CEpimsDzUXX3VZ7xWZs6eGFHMrivKL-gpETsa3qBFWshtFcG8z1Ul754f6WawTEeVBR/s640/DSC01838-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><b>Go light on the lemon zest</b></span> - Its nice to have it but it can easily overwhelm the cake.</div><div><br />
</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>I ended up slicing the plums and drying them with a papertowel</b></span>, then after caramel was almost hardened I noticed quite a bit of juice on the top so I was able to pour off the excess prior to adding the cake. It was not only delicious but the presentation was gorgeous!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcgbtoVajuF0QS_1p2sfHMLG1y7lLig1cQb3O_shmbFNoEbSs7r0cqnj6QAJAFL12qWm4oUiWwKuSI5jiKbVqAjMxUWjK9REmhYhO_7dCKvpd36NFZZ8LJsO37ZuDARV0oQREVrI-QvOj/s1600-h/DSC01851-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcgbtoVajuF0QS_1p2sfHMLG1y7lLig1cQb3O_shmbFNoEbSs7r0cqnj6QAJAFL12qWm4oUiWwKuSI5jiKbVqAjMxUWjK9REmhYhO_7dCKvpd36NFZZ8LJsO37ZuDARV0oQREVrI-QvOj/s640/DSC01851-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Let the top get nicely brown and when you pull it out of the oven</b></span>, hold it above your head and make sure that all the bottom surface of the pan is bubbly and juicy.</div><div><br />
</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><b>Be ready to pour the sugar mixture over the fruit as soon as it's ready</b></span>. It can go from just right to burned in a matter of seconds!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJemRXS1pPV1WVIM4BJ6Xeao-KccpDE3kRG1onO8-lEsRPg0ZP1VFI8-jJRTiqG6hh_zcf6p3WZ4Ki7_ZOUdXh_HEvG7jeWBxqN_rlS3Tt2LgHV3cV9L2oFjpWDFMiqOtCBWVKn19BxT1V/s1600-h/DSC01855-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJemRXS1pPV1WVIM4BJ6Xeao-KccpDE3kRG1onO8-lEsRPg0ZP1VFI8-jJRTiqG6hh_zcf6p3WZ4Ki7_ZOUdXh_HEvG7jeWBxqN_rlS3Tt2LgHV3cV9L2oFjpWDFMiqOtCBWVKn19BxT1V/s640/DSC01855-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br />
</div></div></div><div>Once the cake is baked and turned out on the platter, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>sprinkle it with cinnamon if you don't want confectioner sugar.</b></span> Telling you again, you'd just drool over a piece of this cake, its so luscious. It will be a hit dessert for any kind of party.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSapeTvXhyjq1NgDf97dgSC90AhQd5YvPiSgtPXGGMQU95aUTgRmHe_tf-XIA3r4S8JYt48SjavpNmi5M4RCz57enZt01sUdRuitxBpWnDGgf2Rd-BhIdBXLwWQrWUbajPWUG8A3gNG27U/s1600-h/DSC01861-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSapeTvXhyjq1NgDf97dgSC90AhQd5YvPiSgtPXGGMQU95aUTgRmHe_tf-XIA3r4S8JYt48SjavpNmi5M4RCz57enZt01sUdRuitxBpWnDGgf2Rd-BhIdBXLwWQrWUbajPWUG8A3gNG27U/s640/DSC01861-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Here goes the final click and the last piece!! Enjoy.</span></b></div></div></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Hope you had fun reading the making of this tatin.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Do write to me if you have any queries.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Adios for now. Will come back soon with another interesting </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Temptation</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"> shortly.</span></div></span></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com205tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-55993742560963217172010-02-19T01:57:00.033-06:002010-03-24T22:08:13.838-05:00Chocolate Chile Cake (CCC)!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgomT5pXKV_5It49_zlshtXj2xvQK9HGhaOJH4u31tm9ALx1iAYq_PlBiTT62suuvY85dGwBnNlMaEDlhzETEogFN2GX4f0uTops8ITsN3pC0kWGy0IcMKLFklnufWbwfdtiiERS0GR2Hak/s1600-h/rsz_dsc01801-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439999822948053586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgomT5pXKV_5It49_zlshtXj2xvQK9HGhaOJH4u31tm9ALx1iAYq_PlBiTT62suuvY85dGwBnNlMaEDlhzETEogFN2GX4f0uTops8ITsN3pC0kWGy0IcMKLFklnufWbwfdtiiERS0GR2Hak/s400/rsz_dsc01801-2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 301px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 400px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSphLZL6rQhZAkelyMeUHPNLisHyaS-K4VRmFgD6SQsgyi8OMDyjmjUqujNIqOcksiPFNVX3BTXeJuXAXpTLn3wuaTFrQa5eZpV4_AvjsYiVTWd7TbOBPJfCNQM6bGpVmyRxwIrKGuhh0m/s1600-h/DSC01797-2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>I'm back again with a <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Temptation</span></b> which is called <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u>C3</u></span></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;">CHOCOLATE CHILE CAKE</span></b> . If you are a chocolate person, this is the cake for you bcoz it is the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33cc00;">GOD of chocolate</span></b>!! I happened to watch the first episode of Daisy Martinez on food network by accident and knew right away once she stated that there was <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">NO FLOUR</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">in this cake</span></b> that I had to make it right then for no occasion and no reason at all. </span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">I followed the recipe and could hardly wait to see what it looked like the next morning. I would have loved to serve this cake with the cinnamon ice cream but last minute did not find any so I got a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ff33;"><b><u>mint ice-cream</u></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffcc00;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: silver;">instead and served with</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc33cc;"><b> <u>raspberries</u></b></span>. Thanks to the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><u>FN</u></span></b> for a great tasting flavorful cake.</span><br />
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</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">The reason why this cake is so special is.........<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: silver;"><b>Easy to make. Looks beautiful. Incredibly rich</b></span>. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">No flour needed</span></u></span>. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: silver;"><b>Strong coffee flavor</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6666cc;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: silver;">and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6633ff;"><b><u>a </u></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6633ff;"><u>small slice is plenty</u></span></b>. This cake turned out perfect on the first try and it tasted like something out of a gourmet chocolate shop, in other words just <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc6600;">EXQUISITE</span></b> . <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33cc00;">The espresso really brings out intense flavors in the chocolate</span>, while the cayenne pepper creates a subtle warmth in the back of the throat giving a new level of complexity. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;">Adding chili to cake may seem counter-intuitive, but it actually adds a subtle depth of flavor</span>. But do not worry bcoz the ice cream cools everything down. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">This moist layer cake offers a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #00cccc;">nice twist on an old classic</span>. It needs the ice cream to cut down the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>"oh so richness"</b></span> of the cake. It's a wonderful finish to a special meal. Make it for a dinner party or get-together event and i bet ya they are gone before you know it! Your guests cannot stop raving about it. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">I will make this cake again and again and again</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">....boy, I'm so gonna get fat!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><b><u>Here's the recipe you are waiting for:</u></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6633ff;">Prep Time :10 min</span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Inactive Prep Time :6-8hrs</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6633ff;"><b>Cook Time :1 hr 20 mins</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Servings : 12-16</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ff33;"><u>You will Need:</u></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">1 cup espresso</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">1 packed cup dark brown sugar</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">1-3 cinnamon sticks</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, cubed</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">12 ounces (2 cups) semisweet chocolate </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">4 ounces (4 Squares) unsweetened chocolate</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">6 large eggs, beaten</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Ice cream and raspberries, for serving </span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ff33;"><u>Directions:</u></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Preheat the oven to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><b>375 degrees F</b></span>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Prepare a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff9900;">9 or 10 inch spring form pan</span>: Cut a circle of parchment the size of the removable bottom of the pan. Fit the parchment circle into the bottom of the pan. Tear off an 18-inch length of aluminum foil. Center the pan over the sheet of foil and crumple and crimp the foil all around the sides of the pan. (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">The foil will prevent water from seeping into the pan during baking</span>.) Set the pan aside.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">In a medium saucepan, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;">bring the espresso, brown sugar and the cinnamon sticks to a simmer</span> over very low heat.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33cc00;">Simmer until the syrup is very fragrant</span>, about 20 minutes. Stir in the butter until melted, and then stir in the cayenne pepper. Set aside.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Pulse the chocolate in the food processor until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a deep bowl.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Pour in the warm coffee syrup and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted. Whisk in the beaten eggs until completely blended.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff6600;">Set the pan in a large, deep, oven-proof skillet or a roasting pan and set on the oven rack</span>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;">Pour in enough water to come halfway up the sides of the pan</span>. Bake until center is set and barely wiggles when you shake the pan gently, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;">50 to 60 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Cool the cake to room temperature. Remove the foil and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33cc00;">chill the cake in the pan at least 8 hours.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff6600;">Run a wet knife around the sides of the pan</span> then pop the spring to release. Place a platter on top of the cake and flip over.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3333ff;">Remove the bottom of the pan, and peel off the parchment</span>. Serve with ice cream of your choice and raspberries.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u>Quick Notes:</u></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">1) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;">Make sure that the pan is crumpled properly with the aluminium foil</span>, preferably a thicker one bcoz even a small leak can spoil the whole cake.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">2) You can use white sugar instead of brown sugar but y go for a plain one when <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">you can get wonderful molasses and caramel notes with this brown sugar</span>. And i like to go for dark brown instead of a light brown b'coz it really packs in the flavor and it has got nice spongy tackiness.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">3) Cinnamon ice-cream goes well with this cake, but you can also try flavours like mango, coconut, mint and even vanilla.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><img height="481" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjon13beGWMU_NFVhTuAkOSqFKnwmOui3ATzuElGs-73nATeDdgrr8BPwWsfNAHHq4nO7h5lX0l5TSe2EgcNCcw_Bh5ORNRRaqRZVsOLWSLe9Q5O5nMaSCJ3-2dDxPPEHTq8SwfHerjTFnm/s640/rsz_dsc01788-2.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">4) For those concerned about the chile heat,be aware that not all cayenne is created equal. It can be either standard or hot with the "glow" level dependent on what kind and where it was produced.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">To lower the heat but keep the chile flavor, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">try using ancho chile powder</span>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;">You can also try this cake without using cayenne but i like that little kick in my cake.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">This cake would be perfect for a birthday party bcoz children would go gaga. So y not you try it next time and make everyone happy.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><img height="481" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyhjKJaaKywML0ewPlTL1tE3fI1Mbiki9sdTATr13D5jo0Sa7E-N8uqhYWt0hcY3lOAqC-7dh3M6dXRhBAshBF8lq2ztE-iISUShfwLY-xILEndnwJ4xtpRQbKG3nhSmTx5FxNMd47jgvf/s640/rsz_dsc01790-2.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6633ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hope you had fun watching the slide show and the pics.</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">Write to me.</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">See you next time.</span></span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6633ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Until then, </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">ADIOS</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6633ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">!!!</span></span></span></b></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com196tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-38283445218044454332010-01-14T11:06:00.035-06:002010-03-03T21:08:38.511-06:00The Aroma of South-Indian Filter Coffee!!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Looks like its been ages since i blogged, had my own reasons though. I was thinking what should i blog about now that i'm back and after a series of thoughts, this is where i landed. I know many people have already blogged about the art of coffee making in the past and i'm one more in the list but tell me one thing<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ff33;">"</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ff33;">Do YOU Like COFFee</span></span></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ff33;">"??</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> If you are reading this, then chances are the answer is a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6633ff;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;">resounding yes</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff6666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">To me coffee is more than just a passion</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">, and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6633ff;">nothing beats being with your loved ones relaxing and sipping a hot cuppa while enjoying life</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">. It does not matter either if you have been a lifelong coffee fan, or are just now getting into the experience.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Coffee is one of those joys that can be savored by anyone at any time and research has proved that it is the most favored hot drink of the people all over the world. I wouldn't be wrong if i say it is the </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">biggest </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">TEMPTATION</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> ever. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">My friends often tell me I make a great coffee and the secret is </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33cc00;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">I believe a cup of perfect coffee should have the flavor of coffee to suit to your tongue</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> . Being a big coffee fan myself I’ve put quite a bit of research into getting it right. Back then the only coffee i knew was filter coffee, later came the instant versions like </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><u>Bru</u></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><u>Nescafe</u></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">. Today there are so many flavors of coffee available in coffee houses like</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u>Mocha</u></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u>Cappuccino</u></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u>Latte</u></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u>Espresso</u></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> but </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">nothing to beat the taste of a traditional filter coffee</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">. South-indians are known for this aromatic coffee. Indian filter coffee even migrated overseas in the early </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">20th century to Malaysia and Singapore</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Like many, even i got a filter this time when i went to India along with the traditional steel tumblers and trust me </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33cc00;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">you can feel the real taste of Filter coffee when it is served hot and frothy in the tumbler.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYI3I6lF4WZPc4ByCW8iC46bo2biXShgGmC-A8TNXxNI-RiwrdgVpDXqbdg89wcAJxYiV6K57L5oWmp78hYC69UOW1RYI-_-fHE3bLX6iqyls3ABz3Eip8l5BK7Hc1jW4PBbJnOVdJiJv/s400/DSC01619.JPG" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">The filter has an </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ccff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">upper chamber</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> with a perforated bottom, the coffee powder is put in this, covered with</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffcc33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">plunger or umbrella</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> and enough boiling water to fill the upper chamber and then closed with the </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ff33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">lid</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">.</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">It has a </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc33cc;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">lower chamber</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> where the coffee decoction drips and gets collected. The whole dripping process takes atleast an hour. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6666cc;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">I prefer to set my coffee filter last thing at night, so the decoction is ready to use in the morning</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">. The extra decoction can be either refrigerated or stored in a cool place for the day.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRpS7_k9wZ0IuyRlLzMnm9prak6NY9bGBSTrHyIwSbwf2C_XFV54cnLcpzJU9V2dnuj6dbJZo1V_tDkEfjr4enUZN5J8jsyCz95qdYIfCWOYAMYcM9omhRLZEcRs3zpg-IZZyzzvqPW6ws/s400/DSC01618-1.JPG" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">You will need:</span></u></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Coffee Powder : 3-4 heaped Tablespoons</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Sugar : 1 tsp is good enough (for 2 cups)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Milk : As desired</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Directions:</span></u></span></b></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Fill the upper part of the filter with coffee powder. Slightly tap on the counter, a few times and place the plunger on the top.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Place the upper container over the lower one.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Pour hot water very slowly. Close and allow the decoction to collect into the lower container.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Heat milk till it reaches boiling point. You may add sugar now.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Add decoction as desired (4-5 tablespoons) and turn off the gas IMMEDIATELY.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Increase the decoction as per taste if you prefer your coffee really dark and strong.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Serve hot and frothy.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><div style="visibility: visible;"><object data="http://widget-46.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" height="350" style="height: 350px; width: 500px;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://widget-46.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="scale" value="noscale"><param name="salign" value="l"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="flashvars" value="cy=ms&il=1&channel=3458764513862651462&site=widget-46.slide.com"></object></div><div style="white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3458764513862651462&map=1" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><img border="0" ismap="ismap" src="http://widget-46.slide.com/p1/3458764513862651462/ms_t042_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> </span><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3458764513862651462&map=2" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><img border="0" ismap="ismap" src="http://widget-46.slide.com/p2/3458764513862651462/ms_t042_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> </span><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3458764513862651462&map=F" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><img border="0" ismap="ismap" src="http://widget-46.slide.com/p4/3458764513862651462/ms_t042_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" /></span></a></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">There’s nothing worse than a bad cup of coffee</span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">. The worst part about it is the expectation of a great cup and then the letdown when that bitter or burnt flavor hits your taste buds.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> Here are some tips to avoid the above:</span></span></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">1. </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ff33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Make sure the filter is dry</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> when you are adding the powder to it.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">2. </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ff33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Use good tasting water</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">. They say our bodies are made of 90% percent water, well our coffee is too. If you usually don’t drink tap water then why make your coffee with it. Filtered water or bottled water will make your coffee taste better.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">3. Never heat the decoction or the coffee once the the decoction has been added to the milk. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6633ff;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Reheating or overheating the coffee is a great way to suck the flavor out, so just say no</span></u></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6633ff;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">!</span></u></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">4. If you use decoction stored in the fridge, heat the decoction separately by placing it in boiling water.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">5. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ff33;">You can also make cold coffee</span> using this decoction.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ccff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Making coffee is an enjoyable experience. A ruined cup of coffee is enough to ruin your day</span></b>.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">Hence follow these simple tips when making coffee and you will be rewarded with a great cup every time.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ccff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Believe it or not:</span></span></u></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Coffee is actually one of the healthiest beverages billions of people consume regularly.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Caffeine</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> in coffee keeps our brains alert and receptive of new information.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Regular consumption of coffee decreases the risk of type II diabetes and many other health risks.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">The growing body of scientific research shows that coffee, when drunk in moderation (</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">two to three regular size cups a day</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">) is safe for healthy adults.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Don't let people tell you coffee is a bad drug and should be avoided at all costs.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff9900;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">You know the truth that coffee actually has more benefits than negatives, so enjoy your coffee worry free about hindering for diet and weight loss goals.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc33cc;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Have a great day !</span></span></span></b></div></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com172tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-52894539417551543892009-10-22T11:07:00.018-05:002010-03-26T22:23:45.540-05:00Fried Deviled Eggs Recipe!!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A big </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #9999ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">HELLOOOOO</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> to all my friends who were waiting for my come back and here i'm with yet another fantastic </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Temptation</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I know its been quite some time since i blogged, close to 3 months i guess and in the mean time i received a lot of emails and messages from some of you concerned about my health and my whereabouts.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Iam absoultely fine, its just that i wanted some kind of break for a while....</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #66ff99;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and now that iam back, without wasting much of your time let me jump into action once again.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm a </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Food Network</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> fan and some of my favourite chefs are </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff6666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Giada(Everyday Italian)</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffcc00;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sandra Lee (Semi-homemade),</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffcc00;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ina Garten(Barefoot Contessa)</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> and latest in my list are </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff99ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Patrick and Gina Neely (Down home with the neelys)</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. A couple of days back i was watching their show and was so impressed with one of their recipes that i tried it immediately and just loved it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">They called it </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Fried Deviled Eggs</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ccff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Devil is a name given for highly-seasoned broiled or fried dishes, also for hot ingredients.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ccff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">According to the food historians the practice of "devilling" food "officially" began sometime during the 18th century in England.</span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you are an egg lover,this is the snack you'll drool over</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.Its a must try recipe and the best part is its tooooooo simple to make.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395493744636510594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs29MiEVFzu4sm2kD8AjqhAft57rMdRlLvGMO3QwOjMG7lb3h-D_t-Ng3YDRExr43JMEkKi0YV_FGT_K9tH_Koy9KkZS7_7Xh_0cCo0yTCAncCUTe7vmo8ByEISCAzzDdWYw90-M2klAjh/s640/DSC00686.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" width="640" /></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ff33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here's my version:</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #66ffff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cook Time:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6666cc;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">10 min</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ffff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yield: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6633ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 to 4 servings</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You will need:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4 eggs</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4 tsps mayonnaise</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 tablespoon Dijon mustard</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tablespoon chopped chives</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 tsp hot sauce</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Salt to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 tsp chilli powder (you can use pepper instead)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 cup all-purpose flour</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 egg, beaten</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 cup bread crumbs ( i used Contadina-italian style)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Spring onions/ Parsley, for garnish</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Oil, for frying</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Directions:</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ccff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add the eggs</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> to a large saucepan filled with cold water. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffff33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">let sit in the water for sometime</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Peel the eggs and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff6666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">slice lengthwise</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. Remove the yolks to a bowl. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ccff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon zest, chives, hot sauce, salt and chilli powder</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mash the yolks together with a wooden spoon. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffff33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">T</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffff33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">aste and adjust seasonings</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, if needed. Fill the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395494754099387634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUYfo6x2xylc2dUNmoHKG3MsF3PJAHYVlSzkxrVFVRy6U436yfpb37mLNmK5s6T9dpIE7JaZcjrU7xHvEDdiMoNTJf4TkxdAgEl0DmkFZJLORbGiBeldyomdBztF_YPf6Qv8200CYsuhl/s400/2009-10-22.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 250px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Heat oil in a deep-fryer to </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">350 degrees F</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a medium bowl, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33cc00;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">add 1 cup of flour and season with salt and chilli powder</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> In another bowl, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffcc00;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">beat the eggs</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, in a third bowl, add </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff99ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup of bread crumbs</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ccff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dip the eggs into the flour, then the egg and finally into the crumbs.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Gently put the eggs into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395495186267467602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGwGg04rg6ZLbF6LkiZToOJWst4OWmcfBp8QaiWxCrWzXLm6suBTZA37Qw4A7hvt8q6BTeeaOK7x1OMKb_CYDCztpaFfEEFnxfB8jZ5RtFxkHUVb3iwt4uFYHXpafa0qJe8ma13AkXKKNP/s400/2009-10-221.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 250px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395495814700990546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDe7R0P0H3OrIRSBzQGs2gptgceBCk-IZNENPei1fVa-gpIMGgQMByyCQg_odwQwYFJmjQoYV4KmThbbEwa-0TuwnhGRld3W6w54Vw0jZlmiNBGJjwP76Z0at9rVh_a0N1oS49VDzo4XP/s640/DSC00685.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff9966;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">S</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff9966;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">eason with salt and chilli powder</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #33ff33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> and garnish with parsley or spring onions.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395496634140776658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yQaL95tY_D1U-HCckNn8oTsFvtpmT-2aMx_JrUfA3DRP1o_vxE99Gmj-xL2i0u5eEOqvNSCWa5Ccwf0twYBTCOElXkewX9jvdHaS1AOkijhFzipTpYzL3Pmvz0u6jsYTw7qdSF0-dX8V/s400/DSC00684.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff6666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is the easiest and best starter ever.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And when you cut the egg into half and put it in your mouth, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #66ff99;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">its just </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #66ff99;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">heavenly</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395498013186538882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyZNEIgSalzpkII4IdgLexVkRic4HVPkUCrD8eM4kOJQ1ltSPVZIkQuiatoyIpSr6i0vS6DjDcLic4dYwiDzFFDuLUCb_QAsk0gN41YSbmwDsGzGUpKfCiKqccTjiVQ3Rlg1S47rqNMeB/s400/DSC00698.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395498533517635698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEE8NFza62sR0loEp4UagX4G2F60TV5U3_ih_LHb5uJugPwdHFOKMwQb1bTOsJk8rwNtzCcI0clBTFf8K7p-3XvVFsmpaRk-8QOQ-bm9djIAZxshYBjrRlhJyLv6qQY0k84VqDAcaSmrTm/s400/DSC00699.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 292px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br />
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</span> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffff66;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hope you enjoyed this recipe.</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I might be going on a break once again as i will b visiting my home country shortly but i promise i'll be back soon. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Let me know how you liked this </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ff6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Temptation!!</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3366ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">See you soon. </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> ADIOS.</span></b></span></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com128tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-9413665998675863902009-07-28T12:24:00.031-05:002010-03-24T22:08:13.841-05:00Zebra-Striped cake!!<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj63v7_rQPyodHQA2kPGyaeF0-SBzcXuEMcqvez7FTmYfcu_lpdqU8NMpMdGdcgRCXBOdvnJf39Jx487syGzg6Ku7NICxiKj9DrGAhbm3Fq4tHelpS_aMOEEqokrEVOCZSs6RIcmkX-BH_T/s1600-h/P7290017.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363615672740578082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj63v7_rQPyodHQA2kPGyaeF0-SBzcXuEMcqvez7FTmYfcu_lpdqU8NMpMdGdcgRCXBOdvnJf39Jx487syGzg6Ku7NICxiKj9DrGAhbm3Fq4tHelpS_aMOEEqokrEVOCZSs6RIcmkX-BH_T/s400/P7290017.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 300px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 400px;" /></a>I’ve seen this cake online for a while now, on various blogs and in various forms, but haven’t actually gotten around to trying it myself until now. Visually, I believe that this <span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><u><span style="color: #6633ff;">Ze</span><span style="color: #ff6600;">b</span><span style="color: #009900;">ra</span>-<span style="color: #00cccc;">St</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">ri</span><span style="color: #ffcc00;">pe</span><span style="color: #cc33cc;">d </span><span style="color: white;">Ca</span><span style="color: red;">ke</span></u></strong></span> is one of the most impressive looking cakes.</div><br />
<div align="left"></div><div align="left">I like looking at Zebra cake more that eating it even though it is incredibly delicious. This cake is very popular in <span style="color: #cc33cc;"><strong><u>Eastern Europe</u>.</strong></span>The recipe that i have for you is almost similar to a <span style="color: red;"><strong>Marble Cake</strong></span> (<a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/05/marble-cake.html"><span style="color: yellow;"><strong>link</strong></span></a>) which I made some time back except for the change in patterns.</div><br />
<div align="left">This pattern looks very intricate, but it is actually very easy to create. It starts with one <span style="color: #ffff33;"><strong>vanilla batter</strong></span> that is divided in half and has <span style="color: #ff6666;"><strong>semi-sweet chocolate</strong></span> added to a portion. The batters are alternately spooned into the center of a prepared baking pan to form a bulls-eye design. <span style="color: #3333ff;"><strong>The trick to getting the design is all in how you lay the batters</strong>.</span> Put a spoonful of vanilla batter (about 3 tbsp, for this particular cake) into the center of the pan and let it spread slightly on its own. Put a spoonful of chocolate in the center of the vanilla. It will push out the other batter and, as it sits for a moment, will spread itself. </div><br />
<div align="left"><span style="color: #33ff33;">Alternating spoonfuls of the two batters</span>, you simply repeat the technique until all the batter has been used up. You can tap the pan on the counter gently to help it spread and eliminate air bubbles, but the batter really must be allowed to spread on its own. <strong>This is a fairly plain cake</strong> and, while it does have a <span style="color: #cc33cc;">good chocolate and vanilla flavor to it, it isn’t too sweet</span>. <u>The cake is also very moist </u>due to the butter or oil added!</div><br />
<div align="left"></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #33ccff;">So i did some <span style="color: red;">mix n match</span> and came out with this recipe. Pls try the below recipe with confidence. Its been tested and tried by me and i guarantee you <span style="color: red;"><u>amazing results</u></span>.</span></div><br />
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<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" height="380" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363728722024073186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyX1nooSqjfVXaZ-zzHE5-AL72yDB2fYhBiYgQRK8VuP0n9S4ZphjkiQLky6kWu4BOkc3lPQHX5tl9XQP_xtZZ8hZQob8-Szn40X5WOtHU5RzxEiMSSlO3VdvxhF-AykR81TsPag2EfBL/s640/P7290001-1.JPG" style="display: block; height: 238px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" width="640" /> </div><br />
<div align="center"><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><strong><u>You will need:</u></strong></span></div><br />
<div align="center">2 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate, chopped</div><div align="center">1 tablespoon brewed coffee or espresso<br />
2 cups cake flour (i use All-Purpose bleached, pre-sifted flour)<br />
1 tablespoon baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 cup unsalted butter<br />
1 1/4 cups granulated white sugar<br />
2 large eggs<br />
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract<br />
3/4 cup sour cream<br />
1/3 cup milk<br />
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<span style="color: #33ff33; font-size: 130%;"><strong><u>PS:</u></strong></span> Instead of semi-sweet chocolate and brewed coffee, you may also use <span style="color: #3333ff;"><strong>2 tsps dark cocoa powder</strong></span>, make sure it is not very bitter. Dutch processed cocoa powder is the best.<br />
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Instead of <span style="color: #3366ff;">1/2 cup butter</span>, you may use <span style="color: #3333ff;">1 cup vegetable oil</span>.</div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363627682004513378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrDNA7eERZPSqcfB4h4wjKGn8XU5TWA5bDsmKDxLw5C8AWRZFrcMcYiovDkVU7tCkqIy54FjBefjKwEwI7t_eFTmw0IXqBRvaASmkkHlNLTuOTp3LJVAkZAqKUwHpFbAj67t9oCwO4h6x/s640/P7280002.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" width="640" /> </div><div align="center"><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Preheat oven to <span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>350 degrees F</strong></span> and place rack in center of oven. Butter, or spray with a non stick spray, the cake pan. </div><div align="center"></div><br />
<div align="center">In a stainless steel bowl, over a saucepan of simmering water, <span style="color: #33cc00;">melt the semisweet chocolate</span> with the coffee. Remove from heat and set aside.</div><div align="center"></div><br />
<div align="center">In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.</div><br />
<div align="center">In bowl of electric mixer, cream the butter. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy (<span style="color: #3366ff;">about 5 minutes</span>). Add beaten eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the <span style="color: #33cc00;">vanilla extract</span> and <span style="color: #33cc00;">sour cream</span>.</div><div align="center"><br />
With the mixer on low speed <span style="color: #3366ff;">alternately add the flour mixture and the milk</span> to the batter, in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour. </div><div align="center"></div><br />
<div align="center">After preparing the batter, pour half of the batter into a separate bowl. Stir the melted chocolate into one half of the batter, mixing well.</div><br />
<div align="center">The most important part is assembling the cake batter in a baking pan. This is what you do. <span style="color: #33cc00;">Scoop 3 tablespoons</span> <span style="color: #3366ff;">of plain batter</span> into the middle of the baking pan. Then <span style="color: #33cc00;">scoop 3 tablespoons</span> <span style="color: #3366ff;">of cocoa batter</span> and pour it in the center on top of the plain batter.</div><br />
<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color: red;"><strong>IMPORTANT!</strong></span> Do not stop and wait until the previous batter spreads - <span style="color: #cccccc;">KEEP GOING!</span> Do not spread the batter or tilt the pan to distribute the mixture. It will spread by itself and fill the pan gradually. Continue alternating the batters until you finish them.<br />
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<div align="center">Bake in the oven for <span style="color: #3366ff;">about 50 minutes</span>. Do not open the oven door at least the <span style="color: #3366ff;">first 30 minutes</span> or the cake will shrink and will not rise. To check if the cake is ready, insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean when ready. Remove from the oven. Immediately run a small thin knife around the inside of the pan to loosen the cake, then invert the cake onto a cooking rack. Turn the cake back over and let cool.<br />
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This Zebra cake goes perfectly well with a <span style="color: #33cc00;"><strong>cup of strong tea</strong></span>.<br />
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<div align="center">You can <span style="color: #33cc00;">sprinkle the top of the cake</span> with some powdered (confectioner’s) sugar or leave it plain.</div><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Hope you enjoyed the making of this cake!</span></div><div align="center"><strong>Wanted to share some of my awards too but this post is long already.....will do it in the next post!</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>That's all for the week....<span style="color: #6633ff;">adios</span>!</strong></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com204tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-18192682339838110672009-07-21T16:43:00.034-05:002009-07-22T00:37:43.014-05:00My 50th Post.....A quick recap!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zpqcvCunYZHNeNM5oBEpK-rYSyBlBCxKOoUPChJq8OcCrLC7_OtPUiRuMKa0adXE5NuLh6VgYYjQLMdnE9EpuR_O9i6Ra207Q-FwS88KXlhGV-kHmdHDh0G9HTBfi20x_3H4RVoNr6dn/s1600-h/aa-2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361153661871625762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zpqcvCunYZHNeNM5oBEpK-rYSyBlBCxKOoUPChJq8OcCrLC7_OtPUiRuMKa0adXE5NuLh6VgYYjQLMdnE9EpuR_O9i6Ra207Q-FwS88KXlhGV-kHmdHDh0G9HTBfi20x_3H4RVoNr6dn/s400/aa-2.jpg" /></a>Yeah i know most people celebrate their 100th post and 50 isn’t a huge number but screw all that! <span style="color:#3366ff;">I'm proud that I have made it to my <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u>50th post</u></span>...</strong> <strong>so wat if i'm a bit late!</strong> </span><br /><br />It seemed just yesterday that I started this blog…sorry not yesterday, 5months to be more precise but <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><span style="color:#cccccc;">I must admit</span> i wouldn’t have been here without your support , <strong>so thanks to all of you.... you are so special to me</strong>!!<br /></span><div><div><div><br /><div>I also feel so <strong>elated</strong> that my blog is being liked and followed by many fellow bloggers, i am very glad i could make a place in your heart through Temptations. I hope this bond continues for ever. <span style="color:#ffff00;">Your love n encouragement means a lot to me.</span></div><br /><div align="left">I figured since it is my 50th post <span style="color:#3366ff;">I would quickly run through some of my interesting temptations .</span> Sorry, there isn’t any new recipe in this particular post. But I promise I will make it up to you in my next post!<br /><br /><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong>So here are some of my best dishes.</strong> </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong>Click on the name for the recipe details.<br /></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/03/desserts-with-carrot.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Carrot Halwa</strong></span></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 295px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361038675938136642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFC8qYhbd6W50vPhn6_SnIkfDPbF-oND_YQkXUeOVQkI1Wsx3z-9Xq3Lalmtz-BreHCc3lLQIf2P9Gxt2cZq1z9hLZ-FfXcG8mlulgi7HdkgFgiJCtRw6Xg1rjbmfjy5qTmLgtJOG8_kGp/s400/P1180018.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/03/desserts-with-carrot.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Carrot kheer</strong></span></a></div></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361038908718554354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xA-MVx5VPob2LZQZ4BvtKx5oznKz25lDRR4pTNwyd9-k2CIA8LvBNYQxCYRRBzmys7IkOWgguyMNaT62Y-icJDzPvnxyHftv7q-xnQTYQpQNhhbsFZRXCCVIjVihsBAj1HImJ6A3hbsk/s400/DSC06124.JPG" /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/04/mini-kaja-south-indian-sweet.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Kaja- South Indian Sweet</strong></span> </a></div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361039920253789394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyH8mcEJZwLEoeHGfnlQA6zBoPT6NULKP742Mvqez8V1MxKbc74L7VCFS0I_McjzuWRF4tTd6WQDgWEtzzlHXMCFU3VZ68kC0nEFvUUeTerAdnEV2yQWTJRA-p0nkjkSP00OasbS8NEu0/s400/P2040046.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-go-chocolaty.html"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Chocolate cake</span></strong></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 344px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361040704123202002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLoRYd-reCDEGnI7jYH8wFItQHOuzvTVe5qMEs0RO2bVKnuoL8bSwFdw89yUGIWNz3QlSNRt06POG8CFYgsJ-RsHCKzbLOFqajOySZwCJm0r3ZTwH_fJ5hXv-z2gtasXlGPKkyoSxTUhYM/s400/P2080028.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/04/mysore-pak-south-indian-fudge.html"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Mysore-Pak : South-Indian fudge</span></strong></a></div></div><br /><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361041601592604722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRRbb2p2IHezlWWcVNHGtyDAgLiFGGSGJMIpRC-dFmnX4g42YnzAJNSB-3ZAnoDAGN1X9hPyfrQvsS0ExO8Si6ft6OTb2cSL5AH1dB60Pue-aWFshUfFXZJQX3g47laXSNSeRWBw-jiL0a/s400/P3150005-1.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/04/spring-delight-with-desserts-and-award.html"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Pista Kulfi</span></strong></a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361042776547070450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Jl4h_nHjcWm8baDksEzmZJoLrnC3prv9pzyKQqr0KjwwO5V0yED4eTX_WOVBRWDprmGwqfyOpAFzEzm0TjE0-WkmR-gbGgccJY8p0YwyZgKV5GFjSi1KWByV5a3ZVRtqEfKbddvqTTSK/s400/DSC06445.JPG" /> <div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/04/jalebi-north-indian-dessert.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Jalebi- North Indian dessert</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361043490464590482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirm_67aOnnbxdMGXYgsMN5BQjWCnJDhaSbtnEHGSvVGaktjxNKdUrlxLMgblHWkgCZTDLuMTpjtZZWsITU36ytjyjvlD9fSvVgB0iUCiIHP5kyoyKFTOnHUYcVfqzVLoNIza2RDyR8JmKD/s400/P2280005-1.JPG" /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span></strong></div><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/05/marble-cake.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Marble cake</strong></span></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"> </span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361102708749001394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9v_e_w0V705Bhf71FTXuOJsYwLEpSyxOd7A1UjBiOQTZVKBqFvLXis-zTdlXL1Fr7Cx7V3zi-7P76kCHWcwmD-neljYyfR-9hVNcVU1e0Y70EpGQ9MXz-8DamOprzN4Jo_4voyO5oB-B/s400/P3070002.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/05/molten-chocolate-cake.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Molten Chocolate cake</strong></span></a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 372px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361103336189403250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpnyZ-pGxuZWNqmOkK35SVOgwr-RGFsTSkLIHv4smQdXeXhmF1sBNYgaqyQhry6rSjiIVcaU2w8T8Eqx3cWiJShomNc3cdSKVUze0yv33F0ug1o59qBtFQOihX4zvrjyPAdF8Lz7Mma8Cp/s400/P3120021.JPG" /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/05/sour-cream-coffee-cake.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Sour cream Coffee cake</strong></span></a></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 255px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361117931488644418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEjV308r4OK6nNd8CymdKbjL4egZ_NDKzMyfitqPQYdPvPN0t2XQdvHT_YcqyqJn0ejwCWKV0kubOcqjUDZ2W47jXkAHG6NUxISL990U1Gh9e_ds4MRwiDAIo1I6wOh-RaqFtiL096SmNo/s400/P3300042.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/06/black-bottom-cheesy-cupcakes.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Cheesy cupcakes</strong></span></a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361118914690281122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vOpx571B_2COuzEN7Oa9puLe6OKNCGMpy9pIh-gRTcFVebRR0JHAFhtb6T03KbvsGmHFxmS-M-PLQOG7NG4BydDRp9Ds-CXB-WCsjQA4cI6q5NGteFHy16XiuKSkATMPK2cm-yPZeyjG/s400/P4170059.JPG" /> <div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/06/chocolate-wafers.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Chocolate Wafers</strong></span></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"> </span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"> </div></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361119906249914610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4kShouBCZEv37QRpe1WHvQbEWjzebs6Xec3pf3sOgazmyHSfIDVmxRBwtd9PLpnhrm45MtNfOHeG5AdoXgjqwgSMP102lpsPy6pCcRIbk5-OA6OwBAJg4sowXH32qFxkSjiXuCujcktPu/s400/P4240036.JPG" /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"> </span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/07/easy-to-make-apple-jam-recipe.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Apple Jam recipe</strong></span></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361121446587031186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmEvVtzmYdConEchSWRs-Jmlr-MBse93ziCDrNxySWfEMEikh3RTsgZeUeRdZKJQ6ODRf5sEN8_JG1iNJnjyls3GOu3pFUJJmeMF9-JPqroVErXyYuSqKxyr4v5yldFBGyE1NUYd-kTIbb/s400/DSC06695.JPG" /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/07/peanut-sugar-drop-cookies.html"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Peanut Sugar drop Cookies</span></strong> </span></a><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361122874983312914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2OoxTTBEFR5FomdtqhmltyayfPd56t3ALxFN__idV8h4KiRH2o6-QXVjeDtkjfY4G4RFa93qbYHkrTQJjN1s3RtGAO8aIEPOzL5Q4mhEE_XgwvZJPe9AGnJJE-tWvQaz7sB-_5-PYUI4v/s400/P5020005.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/07/birthday-wishes.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Mango ice-cream</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361127834381181458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbL5FTuJ5X9Zk8dgz19VJc0iphXQQRrTHdLflKfT15IXtQrdZoQ1NdmpL_BmmEpocvGyLSDhs4kwIjLNzlsOV5OnWvYkxAIKidtQe6xflUr4TV7KwYDJ49iibGxNl-zOmpANMfi9pvfxc/s400/P5120103.JPG" /></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">And there we have it....<strong>My 50th post.</strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#33cc00;">I hope it wasn't too lame or boring for you. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">As per my promise i will come with an <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">interesting temptation</span></strong> soon.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#6666cc;"><strong>Till then Adios.</strong></span></p></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com173tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-8981598830288174362009-07-12T04:32:00.031-05:002009-11-02T14:25:27.968-06:00Birthday Wishes!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihS7pcmUbgeXvovyx_MY_fnYeMVHurJMJC6bcWOW7YwVfKx_CcXIQt93cmPY1lDRfD8CMrsW5yGX-jHbCeJ34ADL1DPB-yB6GiQq4xBxWOe1mvj9IVX9MA4ml87L3RunA5Lxjnn4gLfgy-/s1600-h/P5100044-1.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357510974238931378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihS7pcmUbgeXvovyx_MY_fnYeMVHurJMJC6bcWOW7YwVfKx_CcXIQt93cmPY1lDRfD8CMrsW5yGX-jHbCeJ34ADL1DPB-yB6GiQq4xBxWOe1mvj9IVX9MA4ml87L3RunA5Lxjnn4gLfgy-/s400/P5100044-1.JPG" /></a>Today is <span style="color:#6633ff;">my husband’s special day</span> and sadly he’s not around, he’s on a business trip thousands of miles away from me. So I thought of <span style="color:#33ffff;">celebrating his birthday in advance!<br /></span><br />When it comes to surprises, well I must say I’m horrible at it, <span style="color:#ffff00;">even before I plan a surprise, my face and my anxiety says it all</span>…..but not this time bcoz I did succeed in surprising him a bit, Just a bit.<br /><br />Ask me how?? Well it was simple.....first of all made a <span style="color:#cc0000;">proper cake</span> in advance (proper bcoz somehow I always ruined his b’day cake), made quick arrangements while he was away from home, invited some of our close friends , decorated the house with balloons and also gave the <strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">biggest surprise</span></strong> with a montage which i posted on youtube.....check this out!!!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUpOv6BDteA"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUpOv6BDteA</strong></span></a></div><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357511315896239282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaow_UZGov7xu7lMXlMy9n1lQO5nD8dL7t5O6onLi2x9G5ccAw5COeOt3J9PVoP1Ja06pTHObAJOwCpROyDVZFQfw5mY6gOTNoeatt9fO6Z9Z05sonIGuW2CFwgmpd-m1XfUPgBHUWvOft/s400/Vishnu's+advance+bday+celebration.-1.jpg" /><br />So the menu was a combination of <strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">North-indian and South-indian cuisine, Mango ice-cream for dessert</span></strong> and ofcourse the most important chocolate cake!!! Overall it was a nice birthday party and <span style="color:#cc33cc;">i made him feel special which he is and will always be!</span></p><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357789592307914834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiudKleWxjQApoY045APQF6mK48p_2DNC6vpMPZYsy8agG20M_tyoNAc6oNw701wVAqHZIex4gO2o396KA8O49dLgr0x3bVZvp_6x0bZXxi308DitDQa3r_qtB0xiHDyUVAwuRgokoW9-z5/s400/P5100040.JPG" /><br />So let me share the recipes for <strong><span style="color:#33ff33;"><u>Chocolate cake and Mango ice-cream! </u></span></strong></div><br /><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>Chocolate Cake recipe:</u></strong></span> I already made a chocolate cake sometime back. so just followed the same recipe again. Here's the link: </div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-go-chocolaty.html"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-go-chocolaty.html</strong></span></a></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357514525785359810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCv3hTiG5VbLPegUOMLgAHhzKewu38CYwPI1v0E7Wl623ADjon_ZwDvPj4tt9mYrz_QziWmyOaOeFggMkhyphenhyphenUpn3kEjRHzwoDPQ-YYROaIyRqYLN8wT9jkidlR-U6_fq_wBv35GyFrGVwE/s400/P5100032.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357514302378852946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrr0Bv4M6nUyQgn0PZT01lTABsL5YPigWV_vr0Sab-H30Qulzdq_-7s-GdRcjMwqBNckNgPVO8HX9w06xIpewltrI1X1jwey9uP_0nnwR5WaUjEfDxPU7ykGQLMfWu70RtdBvBZTXBKKm/s400/P5100030.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357514110151430450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiONUuu_qa7tIN6dDNz_G0w9YKQ7TDrvdT__cB3aI5C3FtofMBa3fneyYev5VrDbiPh6C2QIsh60tka4a668A13YW9Yym0TWgPPGmlYDNo6JpDQkms-7xrvVQcPsiBH0bUbF8wn9TRk4Pa9/s400/P5100022.JPG" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u><strong>Mango Ice cream Recipe:</strong></u></span> This is a fruity cool treat that everyone will love and enjoy. Its the simplest and also the best.<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong><u>You will need:</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center">2 cups Mango pulp ( i used store bought)</div><br /><div align="center">1 cup condensed milk (Nestle carnation)</div><br /><div align="center">1 cup heavy cream</div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357521606310853122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqowC-EhI2zDQlM7KR84sOm-oaaWcWQW6pR2VFjQSLhq9o2YMgjk6Noc5HBgTlY5DxMzizn_AeMHWtLH-AxubiI_s1R4mUxmSLRMewQ_VxT0zjdjK830dHiRp2wc-LhUq9-tlpEGtaaCI/s400/P5120094.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center">Take a bowl and mix the <span style="color:#ff6600;">mango pulp</span> and <span style="color:#ff6600;">condensed milk.</span></div><br /><div align="center">In a seperate bowl <span style="color:#ff6600;">whip the cream</span> till it becomes nice n fluffy.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Now add this cream into the mango mixture using a whisk.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Once done, transfer the mixture to a bowl which has a lid and allow it freeze for a <span style="color:#3366ff;">couple of hours.<br /></span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357520425167139234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixc_4zv-PwWXCzFFFP6XK27tH_wc4GgshQ2tJ4bDYMIOeCae9MikUuou-CoGeRgUa-Ifzf6cnac5-f5-v6sd_XFGqHAe31COTGqoSOqRTpjtEMngiDis4KmWEKXuEuOaOLFZrumSMIuBrm/s400/P5100012-1.JPG" /> </div><br /><div align="center">Let it sit in the freezer for <span style="color:#3366ff;">3-4 hrs</span> and mango ice cream looks like this. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357522694446034946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QNTZZLG4_TumfJ-LP0N8n79JJAmTZ_ljd9-CIABq4G4OsCB-2bJlm0U7-ukDmUmjqCrc-2Bp0yXjlgwOZiQnubKQpfgJPqx6GsTqngQSpf0ryqo3Myl1L4SZIN9qFp13jXfdlnkSd7R-/s400/P5100084.JPG" /><br /><div align="center">Serve it in your favourite dish!<br /></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357523137294189362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5s08u7W-xdV8ACruC2BCVU-RJiYcK0Op35lg-ue1VWu_ke51bgj7_5eAsAWhQZlT6E-rRnA4nFIWnhXjKjXHKsF3Z8WHWF_zeOm5bL4qCl7hbxer-Q8FXIDo7W0mRWEO0KPbGT9MVlkTM/s400/P5120103.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357620078117684386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1bzTq4XM1rs4shMTPTcD25z0aPUOFDezAjZAi5lqrgH-DaMTpQe7LRRE8qNgl06U9XWC9L5KIVn2N1mdUl9uNTGW6mXnCh48vqLuh8A24SH4lo05O07Tp6dYxhEgLpCjtblnPCXgrHGF/s400/P5120100.JPG" /><br /><p align="center">one more pic!<br /></p><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357523530827919938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqfEJT3ZkiToYdrU_LmxtDrzwY510YYi-ZQOxLdGNyeCauMJuEOqFUQ9nNabncr5jCiS416d9uPXzPKDSF3N32XyZfcULZJb3TD43DJ0eG_-2LUxomDLn4eTF9eZ_RefgsBWNXx4uPYnsG/s400/P5120102.JPG" /> <span style="color:#ffff33;">These are the <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>2 Temptations</strong></span> of the day.<br /></span><span style="color:#009900;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">Hope you had a nice weekend.</span> </p><div align="center"><strong>Have a great week ahead</strong>. </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Stay tuned as always. </strong></span></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com158tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-62156478668552914642009-07-07T11:00:00.040-05:002009-07-07T14:40:08.635-05:00Easy-to-Make Apple Jam recipe!!<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUagf3lPNZMRWq0b061yaWwkIalXEK7Di76O4vsdwG3yFMKZFjjAtG725z5iiFcTi804e-ForEHi-hZs-bSfkSVImUbhpGr58dY0vyNlzgdvDTHr-UdpsdJTaYe3EUDhZkB_Xv_dCIB6N/s1600-h/DSC06695.JPG"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355759517899806514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUagf3lPNZMRWq0b061yaWwkIalXEK7Di76O4vsdwG3yFMKZFjjAtG725z5iiFcTi804e-ForEHi-hZs-bSfkSVImUbhpGr58dY0vyNlzgdvDTHr-UdpsdJTaYe3EUDhZkB_Xv_dCIB6N/s400/DSC06695.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#ffffff;">Less work in the kitchen and better flavor</span><strong>…..</strong>how cool does that sound!!!! Call it an <span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;"><u>Apple Jam</u></span></strong><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span> , </span></span><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;"><u>Butter</u></span></strong>(Apple butter is an old 18th C. term for a thick brown apple jam) or <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;"><u>Preserve</u></span></strong>? I call it simply a <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>JAM</u></strong></span>. What’s in a name anyways? My point is ..never thought making Jam would be so easy till my <u>friend</u> mentioned about it and made it.<br /><br />To me this is the best Jam……….All you need to do is a <span style="color:#ffff00;"><strong>Proper Storage</strong></span> and you can enjoy having it anytime . <span style="color:#c0c0c0;">Breakfast ,brunch, lunch or dinner, a Jam addict surely is a winner</span><span style="color:#009900;">.</span><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Its smooth on the toast, cool on the tongue and jammy in the stomach</strong> .</span><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">It's tasty, it's eye catching, easy to spread, once you start you can't stop.</span> </strong>I can go on and on and on........There's nothing better for cheering up the bread-bored! <strong>Fruity kids love it most </strong>. You can also try making this jam with pineapple, peach, raspberry, plum, grape, strawberry, cranberry, orange OR any other fruit!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#009900;"><u>So here's the recipe for you</u></span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffff00;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Recipe n Pics : Rajeswari</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u></u></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u></u></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u></u></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u>You will Need:</u></span></strong></div><div align="center"><br />4apples<br />8-10 big spoonful sugar<br />2 cups Water<br />2 teaspoons lemon juice<br />cardamom powder - a pinch<br />Any Fruit essence/color-few drops(optional)<br /></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong><br /></span></div><br /><div align="center">Peel, core and cut the apples into slices. </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355763694795967490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaDJggVBvX4qwGbhXa2OFXloXNk5Gz7pr51TXPjGOj07MRZW8XiwWfP3mlFUlThVlpR3v0x6sMeNhXcYK3yEG3mpDZrBkgw2Wdovas3hxYb1xJV3zl1qxJqOgB1fBcc_cS7BiW9CFnPyS/s400/DSC06677.JPG" /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355763924402502850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCYHB9VpacJvUROWh6MEQjptMKjoUYIgKCoVCW0goSDXKoHXU51dnV4tsc7pG9y7EwN86bMmGaLberXV466YQ-yWb_3ze83oZbVmaJ9nsyku6Tt6vQ0Ip0rfRVsRkbzEuURScbo1ahonT/s400/DSC06681.JPG" /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355764243145627954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQST5yqwlOvibKgVMVy-cSZJ2oBlOFmfP8huKroAD74mZMTeehUOU922EvZ1w0su6q6rf98JtrqPYf_Nb1jvOs_AsUVqmHih-9IoDnqGIZB_rE8PEQgg6ihLNu67bhWkScx3FjAKeWHMSZ/s400/DSC06685.JPG" /></div><div align="center">Put the slices in a Pan and pour water.<br /></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Cover the pan with a lid and cook on a slow sim until slices become tender.It might take around <span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>10-15 mins</strong></span>. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355764471185712626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAguZG_yymH1o3_kI-dh1Zm3C_YBtCyC_cCZnaHk1NSnWGZEeLXYp6UQKkB3FRYpOhlGD3EhGm6kiL1y0VBpQ7f-QTLbRPwPHmf0SLeXJQqL43J7BUAuycf1vDPqzsDsXJ2eVPOLRrGhWT/s400/DSC06687.JPG" /> <p align="center">Add sugar and cardamom powder slowly and stir. continue cooking for <span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>another 5 mins</strong></span>.<br /><br /></p><p align="center">Now <span style="color:#3333ff;">add lemon juice</span>. Also, we can add any fruit essence/color at this stage.Continue stirring until jam sets. </p><div align="center">It looks like a <span style="color:#33ff33;">crystal mass</span> at this stage with a sweet aroma.</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355767862776944098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0NEE8DEs_UJAeXftvjv3cbMplXghWcc0JEt8onRZMo8ESUpt8ARoGNfVTuJUQeTllUoJnxbDMJ8IWt0AvrTGpUn5-Mkc8b7Av88EZUOPp9rECopb-sy8xP5zC-ysgBkjnhAKfnd8Xn3Hy/s400/DSC06695.JPG" /> <p align="center">Allow the jam to cool at <span style="color:#3333ff;">room temperature</span>.</p><p align="center">Pour the jam into a <span style="color:#33ff33;">sterilised jar or into any air tight container</span> and cork tightly.</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355766679450707266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fpJUkUhtXGC5zJ19Pd0IHgkCYb4W_FmSdiKrKDP3zBaCEN-VOeyYuwIT28ajYyvyEvxZ2G_vEdUTQu_9sSfFkmafRAPxd_ctUjRT4nxcGSYhyQfi7nbHQ-FbDDNo5s3pmUQ9PkkY5Bzk/s400/DSC06692.JPG" /> <p align="center">Keep it in refrigerator after <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>approx 30 mins</strong></span><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355769162761129890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7sslis7GTMKUFwFRN1DJ-I_bKnqYOq0-tN-MsDF3-A5hGOJUU4iMtmwt_2HzV9tCpQvjMNb12DjLplWnCA6U00-Ok0T_GAnKqFaHmqn4x4Crp283yPDR35aUfGbOxW8SY_PNoCylyj3YK/s400/DSC06709.JPG" /> Let it sit for one day......and its all ready for the next day.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355768579794153426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglM14i8oNoyOVlJk-H0K9zxx2Z3yFbrOh0wa2TUQvyE_YnPvjxi8JFICcq2t_8_Wsit38kU4BazUaFa2AryYtzJiEDbxA73PUWdyGePQq58NRbt9fS0KtJMnU4w1-rI1kLQi_tkmZsVgAO/s400/DSC06708.JPG" /> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>Note:</u></strong></span> Those who look for a finely smooth paste, you can grind the apple slices n sugar, once they are cooked tender.....and then put the paste in a pan on a low sim , add lemon juice, and stir for 5 mins. cool it and pour in a jar.<br /><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">It's an out of this world</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">JAM</span> <span style="color:#33cc00;">to slam dunk on your bread.</span></strong></span> </p>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com129tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-78180818852337228002009-07-02T01:07:00.025-05:002009-07-02T12:33:47.808-05:00Peanut sugar drop cookies!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0aSR3OJ4GAtJKKTE7yoHGLq1nN6Y05fmBkJdNLPCOfO_IIH44L2pkB-GHyZbBTwM7b2QQm9CfsHbb5LcjKuIL549rP0SYtI1KmzYJ-dm5yXoNuCqAof5R5yu3-WFmo2hCCE8NMV0sw6a/s1600-h/P5020005.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353749287482204514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0aSR3OJ4GAtJKKTE7yoHGLq1nN6Y05fmBkJdNLPCOfO_IIH44L2pkB-GHyZbBTwM7b2QQm9CfsHbb5LcjKuIL549rP0SYtI1KmzYJ-dm5yXoNuCqAof5R5yu3-WFmo2hCCE8NMV0sw6a/s400/P5020005.JPG" /></a></div><div align="left">I feel so lazy these days to prepare one single recipe and post it on the blog . Sometimes i feel its such a tedious job. Really<span style="color:#ff6600;"> </span><span style="color:#33ff33;">appreciate the effort of the fellow bloggers</span> who not only make yummy dishes everyday but also share their cuisine with us. <span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>Hats off</strong></span> to them.<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">And when i say <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>HAT</u></span></strong>, the first thing that comes into my mind is a cookie which resembles a hat. How does that sound!!!!!!! Iam talking about these cute little <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Pea</span><span style="color:#6666cc;">nut</span> <span style="color:#ff9900;">sug</span><span style="color:#33cc00;">ar</span> <span style="color:#ff6666;">dr</span><span style="color:#33ccff;">op</span> <span style="color:#ffff00;">coo</span><span style="color:#3366ff;">kies</span></u></strong></span>.......With the candies on top they just resemble the <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>Sombreros</u></span></strong>(<a href="http://dogdressonline.com/images/Sombreros3.jpg">Image</a>), don't you think so!!!!! </div><br /><div align="left"></div><p align="left">These cookies taste so good when <span style="color:#3333ff;">combination of</span> <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">peanut butter and candies</span></strong> melt in your mouth.The unwrapped candies are placed on top of the peanut butter cookies immediately after baking. Be sure to press the candy gently into each cookie until you see the cookie start to crack. That way the candy will stand upright. <strong><span style="color:#ffff66;">These are great anytime of the year</span></strong> and I do not know who enjoys them more, kids or adults. </p><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong><u>Here's the recipe for you:</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>You will need:</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature<br />3/4 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)<br />1/3 cup light brown sugar<br />1/3 cup granulated white sugar<br />1 large egg<br />1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />2 tablespoons milk<br />1 1/2 cups all purpose flour<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><u><strong>Coating:</strong></u></span><br />1/3 cup granulated white sugar<br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;"><u></u></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;"><u>Garnish:</u></span><br /></strong>Sugar drop candies, unwrapped</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353890781679904802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYGDZ5ZHbC3FiT7Ix_mOtB3SqgSbDwDRrwcn7ZvI0HIoN86jcKv_Qb5p1PcNKUq0-hwgWDIuYzwhFeGLTeVS62n5KtOSI3pkBIVkoo1-yUcJapMJXlqJgfDXUs3VfszRVssL9Rzwb1M5S/s400/a.jpg" /> <div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center">Line <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>3 baking sheets</strong></span> with parchment paper. Set aside. </div><div align="center"><br />In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), cream the butter. Add the peanut butter and sugars and beat until light and fluffy (about <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>2 - 3 minutes</strong></span>). </div><div align="center"></div><br /><p align="center">Add the <span style="color:#3366ff;">egg and vanilla extract</span> and beat to combine. Beat in the <span style="color:#3366ff;">milk</span>. </p><div align="center">In a separate bowl whisk together the <span style="color:#3366ff;">flour, baking soda, and salt</span>. </div><div align="center"></div><br /><p align="center">Add this to the peanut butter mixture and beat until incorporated. </p><div align="center">Cover and chill the batter for <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>about an hour</strong></span>, or until firm enough to roll into balls.<br /></div><br /><p align="center">Preheat oven to <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>375 degrees F</strong></span> and place rack in the center of the oven.</p><p align="center">Roll the batter into <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>1 inch</strong></span> round balls. </p><div align="center">Place the granulated white sugar in a shallow bowl and roll each ball in the sugar.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>2 inches</strong></span> apart.<br /></div><br /><p align="center">Bake the cookies for about <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>8 - 10 minutes</strong></span>, or until the cookies are lightly browned. </p><div align="center">Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven,<span style="color:#3366ff;"> place a <strong>candy in the center of each cookie</strong>, pressing down until the cookie just starts to crack</span>. </div><div align="center"></div><br /><p align="center">Cool completely on a wire rack. Makes about <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>4 dozen cookies</u></strong></span>.<br /></p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 257px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353891471022597602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5R5IzmurMhvqf8xK8KtNQQkbz9sc9eZr4Rxw6eGXoZIze7VhnquJ2njpb-KKYr8PkOFa87rCvZlBtp1ARKpOqjMCLvENKJGcLAfHgMjJa1MYHHj-4bsotcS2GzXU4HSn3i1wbWlnHBz7V/s400/P5020033.JPG" /> </p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 257px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353892091206314978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wU144YJlUH0UxXXJZfz0cFq5emerDfahWktv9Vbwd_XzYuUKuTlATgshTzWxS9-71pvpSUFDhiKQOeCLFkMLXFPIMh_cHvgAKpmhiWHVTdoTvQt3YLhZMsqeEeMcwqOzFTIiIWmiBgC1/s400/P5020035.JPG" /> </p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353892554127830978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQpQZCW5RgxdA6UfS-2UvumlHI23x5ONK-cVgrrcDd128vnB7x1k2DEIiAUQH_R9_OS39fYKpuCZvO0byeEEfSTe54Q13YAykU7afWbyuLFKfiZmlt2BGv7wB5z7QtOIY8503J7gt6nl-2/s400/P5020041.JPG" /> </p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353892894088641010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsIsCkM-_kVrtpsrfzLjIsGDuZocT7H96arjLQbyovd0mwnHEGACR8rj1ww5BQItRO3i_hbKDKBUjxA7c6Ajs1e3YcZY2G2kNhRh_rBeAQTAExluFcub8CjxYdvzsE8fmD0mZ63lYbj4X9/s400/P5020048-1.JPG" /> </p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353893522128922114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKlvyfCf2IvnA5ec3j9N0j8jkJt0MvCAUJTvxZxAn7Xzaz0J-j9S-4UMowmhzXPb7ZVddrVvoedwcnJ1MhFBm7CSa9s1NCPzFX5yE3n8UaRkZt1UzDWKPrsEBpPYjn6hDVuw8_QHYOa0v/s400/P5020039.JPG" /> </p><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353894029017467186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZ4LuZYH3w0vrlzz6rtTF7MAnVVG1lchrBPECVOlLYK2PUY34VGEk-m82wZGZqZOzlWyt9s-05Hc0sH3-FWqZ9l59iOoiDcNgh-r9oIcpVbvfV4PxNtOGbapfEQmmIZ5CP-U2-a9ec1Xe/s400/P5020046.JPG" /> <span style="color:#ff9900;">Hope you liked these cute little <strong>Sombreros</strong>.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;"><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Signing off for now</span></strong>.</span></p><p align="center">Wishing you a <strong><span style="color:#6633ff;"><u>Happy long weekend</u></span></strong>. </p><p align="center">See ya next week with yet another <span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong>Temptation</strong></span>.</p>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com124tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-26330781437869509912009-06-23T23:04:00.030-05:002010-03-24T22:05:16.176-05:00Chocolate Wafers!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizH5j0cAKbmfDLKWxIhqzPW5xha9X3-ZzBMOLSdwWwSv765VB7htZozDoN5Zpsb4Rr4thfKRC3XWVRISi229_csJiG4WG-l89ScN2bGE6bRYEm4KMQpmwDEa1gP4rSkEVCGEk3_UNiFGOW/s1600-h/P4240029.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350742960443632274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizH5j0cAKbmfDLKWxIhqzPW5xha9X3-ZzBMOLSdwWwSv765VB7htZozDoN5Zpsb4Rr4thfKRC3XWVRISi229_csJiG4WG-l89ScN2bGE6bRYEm4KMQpmwDEa1gP4rSkEVCGEk3_UNiFGOW/s400/P4240029.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 268px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 400px;" /></a>I love these <strong><span style="font-size: 130%;"><u><span style="color: #ff6600;">Cho</span><span style="color: #6633ff;">col</span><span style="color: #33cc00;">ate</span> <span style="color: #cc33cc;">Waf</span><span style="color: #33ccff;">ers</span></u></span></strong> as their texture is wonderfully crisp and crunchy and their chocolate flavor is rich. Although there are many chocolate cookies to choose from, i love to snack on these wafers, reason being <span style="color: #cc33cc;">these are tastier and at the same time</span><span style="color: #3333ff;"> <strong><u>much lower in fat</u></strong></span>.<br />
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Chocolate Wafers use the most basic of ingredients, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, and cocoa powder. What is so different about this recipe is the reduction in fat. <span style="color: red;"><strong>This chocolate wafer uses just three tablespoons of butter</strong></span>. And instead of using the whole egg, only the white is used. Of course, the <span style="color: #ffcc00;">main ingredient in these cookies is cocoa powder</span>.<br />
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Once the cookie batter is made <span style="color: #33ccff;">it is formed into a <strong>log shape and refrigerated until firm</strong>. Then sliced into thin wafers and baked until they are puffed with crackles.</span> The longer you bake these cookies the more crisp and crunchy they will be. So if you want a softer textured cookie, bake them a little less than stated. <u>These chocolate wafers can be stored for about 10 days</u>.<br />
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<div align="center"><strong><span style="color: #33ff33;"><u>Here's the recipe for you:<br />
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<div align="center"><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><strong><u>You will Need:</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><br />
1 cup all purpose flour<br />
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature<br />
2/3 cup packed light brown or dark brown sugar<br />
1/2 cup white granulated sugar<br />
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
1 large egg white</div><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></span></div><br />
In a bowl, whisk together the <u>flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt</u>.<br />
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In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), cream the butter. Add the sugars and vanilla extract and beat on high speed for about <span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>one minute</strong></span>.<br />
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat in the egg white. Add the flour mixture and beat just until incorporated.<br />
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Place the dough on your work surface and, using your hands, form the dough into a log shape that is about <span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>9 inches (23 cm) long</strong></span>.<br />
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Carefully wrap the dough in aluminum foil, parchment paper or wax paper and fold or twist the ends. <span style="color: red;">Try not to flatten the log</span>.<br />
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Refrigerate for at least <span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>one hour</strong></span> or overnight.<br />
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Preheat the oven to <span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>350 degrees F</strong></span> and place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.<br />
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Using a sharp knife, slice into <span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>1/4 inch</strong></span> thick wafers. Place on the baking sheet spacing about 1 inch apart.<br />
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Bake for approximately <span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>10-12 minutes</strong></span> or until the the cookies puff and the tops of the cookies have crackles (ripples).<br />
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Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheet for about <span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>5 minutes</strong></span> before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.<br />
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Can be stored in an airtight container, at room temperature, for about <span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>10 days</strong></span>.<br />
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Makes about <span style="color: red;"><strong><u>36 cookies</u></strong></span>.<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350947605799293346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOuaYjmMprV1jKktrUYhI32KuBUjIdOmFpye-b1mQZGIsSV8gFiqMclnRso0FkeWkyN60IHA13q0ht0ZlZtkHiHiLf_kaf95XXpyn9DkmefG8uaWamWFj92EUgKN9jywlfJU3R03Dpzdy/s400/P4240046.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br />
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350745463846097218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDA21gxD4NDOn_fgBZwXOG9kvt9kQCXh6kX1Zyz-wp_LrHa5GCfjLDWLXZ3s37kCIkKnlRniba9RDlBISFGP3wBYd-HmqUcQiS9Tq7y_D3hnrhw7f6tKRw2oB7AXPKsOdlqZ46qAiE3Fl/s400/P4240026.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 271px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> </div><br />
<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350747375369668338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElooUgiu3h61Y3v36EbhlImSPMBqQMMSvMT3rZMzGlCpTYhQNsS4rA2CZ8MeYUDS_ptfb1rdR3s3SbDO4cwj3GRbX8qT8PCBSN3ngiDmEQFOVzOlLBh3cL8ryatJfirt7NcikqB7xx18U/s400/P4240036.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 279px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><br />
<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350746848342302434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxWAKni7XC00GDgXx1ViYgBYoX8yuuOTEkIZVWWJmCsbhWxYu29DH-m7pCBy2VAPXL9y6pl9fF1eOsFwXqtlhI7DxfQMV8hyNQqgJJgqgXfkVGSlb2bA81-WnFNQz0RyIZvkd3pSlEclB/s400/P4240033.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> </div><br />
<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350747871151915442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHXff9ZbWl1TO9Gm64pPTc0xJWFSkrsa1-h1p_G5GCIMeHlqz2MLWTrwtbZXm2CIqb2fIbD4Utn6BpOY0kbgwd34zBaG6He3N4AM47QVnZ0muPSaOs6stPCftdwXOTJ5FIMYOlApNzLEl/s400/P4240048.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 306px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br />
<span style="color: #33ff33; font-size: 130%;"><strong><u>A Quick Thanq Note:</u></strong></span></div><br />
Before signing off I want to pass this thanq note to a couple of friends who appreciated my work with these cute awards. Sorry for being late but your appreciation means a lot to me. I'm so glad to be a part of this blogging world and i would love to stay connected with you.<br />
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Thanq <a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: red;"><strong>Pooja</strong></span></a> for giving me this chirpy & cheerful blog award... so thoughtful dear, sorry for mentioning it late but better late than never…right!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnyfQ5ccCPnSB7xhkSPBCAAlaNnY1Rd_VhDY1rX33WhUiUlyZ-ia6bFV3bzaMhiP80ijVgAg90mtXIH__8GbsvYvQAkwMr5IkdlholdqKjz-PdIUMmIoh0LOheYl2FlrOPYo_jXGXz1C2l/s1600-h/Chirpy+%26+Cheerful+Blog+Award.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350917280332909026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnyfQ5ccCPnSB7xhkSPBCAAlaNnY1Rd_VhDY1rX33WhUiUlyZ-ia6bFV3bzaMhiP80ijVgAg90mtXIH__8GbsvYvQAkwMr5IkdlholdqKjz-PdIUMmIoh0LOheYl2FlrOPYo_jXGXz1C2l/s200/Chirpy+%26+Cheerful+Blog+Award.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 200px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 158px;" /></a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYXWv-awLWXTEi_N6qF_kkeawRm4b14QP4JQ0GfjAW-6Dzoo0KODu656KfbuYbOlD2OX_83mq0mO6TDmCsnwqUP-rI11X9g6cTbmRb-4iMBQ8Is1bEgrO5cB1QsYqlviGBKkpNN0pp417/s1600-h/Lovely+Blog+Award.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350917998707713090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYXWv-awLWXTEi_N6qF_kkeawRm4b14QP4JQ0GfjAW-6Dzoo0KODu656KfbuYbOlD2OX_83mq0mO6TDmCsnwqUP-rI11X9g6cTbmRb-4iMBQ8Is1bEgrO5cB1QsYqlviGBKkpNN0pp417/s200/Lovely+Blog+Award.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 150px;" /></a>Thanq <a href="http://thechefandherkitchen.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: red;"><strong>Prathibha</strong></span></a> and <a href="http://littletastebuds.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: red;"><strong>Kalaivani</strong></span></a> for giving me this lovely blog award……I love your blogs as much as you love mine.<br />
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<div><div><div>Finally I would like to thank <a href="http://perfect-imperfect.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: red;"><strong>Jyoti</strong></span></a> for passing on Lovely blogger award and Friends award.<br />
Hey Jyoti, I guess v should thank <a href="http://takeuplaces.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="color: #ffcc00;">Andy</span></strong></a> for this connection. If not for his nutty blog, v wud never have met…I just love those endless crazy comments that we post on his blog.</div></div></div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0nd2fMSd9H7j4hnlbuU93fV8uOKaH5tbRS9V-VOtTBYjgL70zxKYpgapr21ZVp37IeMOFB6mAEYdCYvNuX1MkuxAp1d0lpLXeQqtb20_sKWZ95EOj1jQBFdHXU9j4s5wnj3tdetz8EAO/s1600-h/Friends.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350919002801313314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0nd2fMSd9H7j4hnlbuU93fV8uOKaH5tbRS9V-VOtTBYjgL70zxKYpgapr21ZVp37IeMOFB6mAEYdCYvNuX1MkuxAp1d0lpLXeQqtb20_sKWZ95EOj1jQBFdHXU9j4s5wnj3tdetz8EAO/s200/Friends.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 160px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 160px;" /></a> Once again thanks a lot for the lovely awards gals. I truly cherish them.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoApu_InBZWJu5GGulbBC7s0jsXV_HSmkvIbusOUOj4KvHX_zkHra9WqCKwBdJfIVCYumN2jHaUbl4cRKfZgHA84Bjnd9rgE4cLi0wRJ84-lN_V6FAM74iWfXaOpEnotpoMdPfcbTBV6dk/s1600-h/lovely+blogger.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350920125037999986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoApu_InBZWJu5GGulbBC7s0jsXV_HSmkvIbusOUOj4KvHX_zkHra9WqCKwBdJfIVCYumN2jHaUbl4cRKfZgHA84Bjnd9rgE4cLi0wRJ84-lN_V6FAM74iWfXaOpEnotpoMdPfcbTBV6dk/s320/lovely+blogger.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 114px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 122px;" /></a><br />
<div align="center"><strong>So that's all for today. Will come back again with some <span style="color: #33ccff;">interesting temptation</span>. </strong></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color: #ff6666;">Stay tuned as always!!<br />
</span></strong></div><strong></strong>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com160tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-36202395322937986142009-06-16T23:25:00.011-05:002009-06-17T21:41:47.527-05:00Black-Bottom Cheesy CupCakes!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSm73lhGs3FNVJcGvOK1buuDg0KzNixQIEvyLUBQ3y6-FYmhnEWViHaMbXMyl9mdjJDHsUb-8BdVfMIkie09mb8ZYnCc8OE6kLP5VSRY9VcWvQGKcIHBJuL7IWlQTI5OEW1oljLonpIEqn/s1600-h/P4170059.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348150270043457634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSm73lhGs3FNVJcGvOK1buuDg0KzNixQIEvyLUBQ3y6-FYmhnEWViHaMbXMyl9mdjJDHsUb-8BdVfMIkie09mb8ZYnCc8OE6kLP5VSRY9VcWvQGKcIHBJuL7IWlQTI5OEW1oljLonpIEqn/s400/P4170059.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Bla</span><span style="color:#3333ff;">ck </span><span style="color:#33ff33;">Bo</span><span style="color:#ffcc66;">tt</span><span style="color:#ff6666;">om</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Ch</span><span style="color:#ffff33;">ee</span><span style="color:#00cccc;">sy</span> <span style="color:#6633ff;">Cu</span><span style="color:#ff9900;">pca</span><span style="color:#33cc00;">k</span><span style="color:#ffffff;">es</span></u></strong></span> are hard to resist for they taste as good as they look. The combination of a rich and chocolately cupcake filled with a lovely soft cheesecake center is reminiscent of a cheesecake brownie. I wanted to make this recipe for a long time and today i could take out some time to bake this delicious <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">temptation</span></strong>.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div></div><div>We start these cupcakes with a cake batter. It is true that <span style="color:#3366ff;">this cake has a nice chocolate color and flavor with a moist and tender crumb</span>. This color and flavor come from using <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">unsweetened cocoa powder</span></strong>. <span style="color:#cc33cc;">Popular brand of </span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">unsweetened natural cocoa powder is Hershey's...you can also look for Ghirardelli, Pernigotti, and Scharffen Berge</span><u>r</u>.<br /></div><br /><div>What I like about this batter is no mixer is needed. <span style="color:#ffff33;">The dry ingredients are placed in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another bowl. The two are mixed together and you are done.</span> Once the chocolate batter is made it is divided amongst the muffin cups, and then a <span style="color:#6633ff;">generous tablespoon of cheesecake filling</span> is placed into the center of each.<br /></div><br /><div align="left">As the cupcakes bake the chocolate batter becomes a shell for the cheesecake filling. <span style="color:#009900;"><strong>Wonderful hot, cold, or at room temperature. </strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348152466578922994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3N7brMvEMOw8YliPHPvGrbgcHuEaiS3MrMSRXnjh6sVd-Ctybax2GAaWvD65OC2wLnPIlfU9ZwC-jLIqPBDcIJdCXNLM9QlQk1SZx0M4I9NdlXzMQ-MbIcflZMgEPHe5FwYbquIBEIKs/s400/a1.jpg" /><span style="color:#00cccc;"><u> <strong>H</strong></u></span><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;"><u>ere is the recipe for you</u></span><span style="color:#ffffff;"> </span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u><strong></strong></u></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u><strong>For Cream Cheese Filling: You will Need:</strong></u></span></div><br /><div align="center">8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature<br />1/3 cup granulated white sugar<br />1 large egg<br />1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"><strong><u>For Chocolate Cupcakes: You will Need:<br /></u></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center">1 1/2 cups all purpose flour</div><div align="center">1 cup light brown sugar<br />1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder </div><div align="center">1 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1 cup water<br />1/3 cup unflavored vegetable oil </div><div align="center">1 tablespoon white vinegar</div><div align="center">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348153654911280658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeC_y11aH19YWFIA1V_IapYzeMnz__08A84jLLxH6NGYOcidQVAjWAAjgzySI3vncPH2RyGBqHF1cc8AOcQFM-j3HSN8OllqTY-7lke36bhvXyczn4p5EOagjTIq-NnzaNwsf2Nb_zOKTI/s400/a.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u><strong>Directions:</strong></u></span></div><div align="center"><u><strong></strong></u></div><br /><div align="center">Preheat oven to <span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong>350 degrees F</strong></span> and line <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>12 muffin cups</strong></span> with paper liners, or generously butter or spray each cup with a non stick vegetable spray.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3366ff;"><strong><u>Cream Cheese Filling:</u></strong></span> In your electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. </div><br /><div align="center">Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract and beat until creamy and smooth. </div><br /><div align="center">Set aside while you make the Chocolate Cupcake batter.</div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong><u>Chocolate Cupcakes:</u></strong></span> First, in a large bowl sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.</div><br /><div align="center">In a separate bowl mix the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract. </div><br /><div align="center">Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the wet ingredients until nice and smooth. </div><br /><div align="center">Evenly divide the batter among the <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>12 muffin cups</strong></span>. Then spoon a few tablespoons of the cream cheese filling into the center of each cupcake.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Bake in the preheated oven for about <span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>25 minutes</strong></span>, or until the cream cheese filling is a little brown and the cupcakes feel springy to the touch (a toothpick inserted into the chocolate part of the cupcake will come out clean).</div><br /><div align="center">Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.</div><div align="center"><br />These cupcakes can be stored in the refrigerator for about <span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong>3 - 4 days</strong></span>.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Makes <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>12 cupcakes</u></span></strong>.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348158360139736706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_51vOP1TNwuBToe8fbGxzS4anhSog_etmu3keJpQ2mqyIngpekLMY_hzlPk_zel9xK37TjdXBLEkrUpfLzHz640EYv6M9VoJRLtt_1FLkLhRtDKn9YN0rODk3WJYybI0NKi5YGI_El6n_/s400/P4170043.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348158381643154034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-l7WSF7bkDFO_0OzQt8Nv6Uq4Msf6j6jxT8X-WIowc94HbdpgxK-HVWewxx-ThwWTd0rddS5ZlpeXOLq0mjm2wROlV1Xe2ucFZ3EX6zGZ6xRWPSeu7jVa9FP91OdV4vsUkoJUQWiZTGXM/s400/P4170065.JPG" /></div></div><div><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 328px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348158368700760450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkV0uZ_xizxlgYsv3C4x09pDOT2-rLl5UqTCzidRQ4Fgb_8Zs6KN-YGoiepNuftLPNj-MRIkgsYWKG_XSRZV_rlsAP8nQB_pbyI7H1fhOkn8qMOxKzAaa2M-4tyEF0l61InmV4MM44NH6/s400/P4170045.JPG" /></div><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348158376957992530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUM_ikF60PsipULogJeh34ZuOfbg8d6YKVjOmtJNOlU9qDE3z0JyfN5sWYAi7tnpL3DIrn0Qyx_4rjOqEZiaK7gkEQYXvH8XLHvUhKODvz_cKlamO5IIXSy_Is8EwEhoY38R1P7Nk1UTv/s400/P4170056.JPG" /></div><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348158374456519554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYuB8y8lV_jVfcRs5eAh-Ma7PGv0dtaGQbG4PsWtHGlD3J6El5-0hxAIpvwRELSEGmGHE5JjkpSa67xYiS-ipt6JxGGN34jYaCrBc74twFIIeVpSaOJQRLkmNOrDw7qEcz2oRFkRVXVF_E/s400/P4170048.JPG" /> </div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Hope you liked this <span style="color:#cc0000;"><u>Temptation</u></span>.</strong></div><div align="center"><strong> <span style="color:#6633ff;">Adios</span> for now.</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>See you next week!</strong></div></div></div></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com164tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-20363293653100980462009-06-11T22:10:00.019-05:002009-06-12T00:04:40.273-05:00Melt-In-Your-Mouth-Blueberry Cinnamon Cake!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZd2ghHA_1cLeCXUKPBQ_lObw-znGUe5nO_Wd8_6ejRr7-P0QHBWaCphHfNdx5lekp-O2zYN4qKz1atJGtp3sZxuP9rimXX2NpjcIpl5rVJurnTJK3tMwXKJH6F6xtUT8xddRPJYRiBSL/s1600-h/P4120085.JPG"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346277500109600626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZd2ghHA_1cLeCXUKPBQ_lObw-znGUe5nO_Wd8_6ejRr7-P0QHBWaCphHfNdx5lekp-O2zYN4qKz1atJGtp3sZxuP9rimXX2NpjcIpl5rVJurnTJK3tMwXKJH6F6xtUT8xddRPJYRiBSL/s400/P4120085.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I know its been some time since I posted a <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>temptation</u></span></strong>, it was a lazy break for nothing….though I was following all your blogs regularly, cudn’t post anything new on my blog for a while….so here I come again and today I had little <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>fun with blueberries</strong></span>, one of my favourite fruit!</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><u><span style="color:#ff6600;">Blu</span><span style="color:#ffffff;">ebe</span><span style="color:#33cc00;">rry</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Cin</span><span style="color:#ffffff;">nam</span><span style="color:#3333ff;">on</span> <span style="color:#33ff33;">Ca</span><span style="color:#ffff00;">ke</span></u></span></strong>, as the name says, this cake bursts with soft and sweet blueberries that are sandwiched between a layer of <u>white cake</u> and a <u>cinnamon flavored streusel</u>.<br /></div></span><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I am also quite fond of eating it cold when the <span style="color:#cccccc;">streusel has turned hard and crunchy</span>. I urge you to <strong><span style="color:#6633ff;"><span style="color:#ffff00;">try making this cake with other</span> </span><span style="color:#ff6666;">berries and fruits</span>.</strong> Raspberries and blackberries are especially nice, and during the fall and winter months it is excellent with sliced apples, plums or even pears. Just use enough sliced fruit to cover the entire surface of the cake batter and then top with the streusel mixture.<br /></div></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></span><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;"><u>When buying blueberries</u>, look for</span> <strong><u>firm, plump, fragrant, dark blue berries with a dusty white bloom</u></strong></span>. The white bloom is the blueberry's natural protection against the sun and is a sign of freshness. Always check the underside of the container for any wet spots or staining. Discard any soft, moldy, or crushed berries.<br /></div></span><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#00cccc;"><u><strong>Here's the recipe for you</strong>:<br /></div></u></span></span><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"><u>For Streusel Topping: You will Need:</u></span></strong><br /></div></span><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1/3 cup all purpose flour<br />1/3 cup granulated white sugar<br />1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces<br /></div></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#33cc00;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong><u>For Cake Batter: You will Need:</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 cup all purpose</span> flour<br />1 teaspoon baking powder<br />1/8 teaspoon salt<br />1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature<br />1/2 cup granulated white sugar<br />1 large egg<br />1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />1/3 cup milk<br />2 cups fresh blueberries </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346279734772612418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOn0j3H8FjxbmvLljSySPO5_YqVs1CLTJQjqWfa0DIin_ynKsHuAOBayCvyr-bZ69IowVwNR07IspdSNviOBc-nWnpqhQZoP4rbYVhzBPQ-LsjE9ja-8LsxYBLMfjbgQ3qCFbcBrQpm0Tz/s400/P4120069.JPG" /> </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"><strong><u>Directions:<br /></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Preheat oven to <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>350 degrees F</strong></span> .</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Butter an <span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong>8 inch (20 cm) spring form pan</strong></span> and line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Set aside. </span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong><u>For streusel topping</u></strong></span>: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside while you make the cake batter. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></div></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">In a separate bowl <span style="color:#cc0000;"><u><strong>whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt</strong></u></span>. Set aside.<br /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">In the bowl of your electric mixer, with the paddle attachment, cream the butter. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add the <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>egg and vanilla</strong></span> and beat until incorporated. Add the flour mixture, alternately with the milk, and beat only until combined. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Spread the batter into the bottom of the prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset spatula.<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Evenly arrange the blueberries</strong></span> on top of the cake batter and then <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">sprinkle with the streusel topping. </span></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#ff6666;"></span></div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346281366098812098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2Kgw5VihWOPdm7j4uSr8jtAlDkLP1nshDhCS-ZeSA51zKy-aGI0P1UBHN-sFhGpbveKlF6vF0hBiPapgs9Ji_rURI9mRRSD7phIAzJsi68C4Tm8Kk5pofZc28Hx-BXg8hf_TzSd4w-Eu/s400/aaa.jpg" /> <p align="center"> </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Bake for about <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>45 - 50 minutes</u></span></strong> or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool slightly. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346282286984210098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWZawV1CmVASwMWTW9stdmIFyeZKOEcLxv6Gyh2kYbpeDdd-RhmDfTvBWrAiex3i14vBRQk6Cxl3Qfhhcg_RgqRf6Q0WosvWm3H_4s4NPbFVIVths2MpJDrlPDHFLMuyi9WmmNgbm3coF/s400/P4120062.JPG" /><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Cut into desired sizes and <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>serve warm or at room temperature</strong></span>.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346283079927521954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkIiKOOwMoH-9KkS3cMq1MzSk3uH9kNdzggelAIrlVFR7vSdMhS_FEaLcHjsSyA-OuMTDe81PrBeTeZr0yPI3AEVp-JmQI33Tts6kuUnkJ5HqBuAapNVxQoZv_nwGjZ48JOfzN215L23c/s400/P4120064.JPG" /><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">The quantities i mentioned <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>makes <span style="color:#3333ff;"><u>8-10 servings</u></span></strong></span>. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 353px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346284433645441954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimH_bW3dIaQYr177jf-0VjzQsq0UARt_JbWMjTzVI01uZkwfS847KcvjcG65KeDx7siRlJ2pT0ys0hIaBTZZ5oUhMDayhMYLBFS4Pa3RUGuMNLCLyPe2yOVeywVBx6sT8cVyGAOGdmm1ZB/s400/P4120074.JPG" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>Some more pics for you.</strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346285374668059858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMHxW19m3aYI781TSCs7y_rVOv4DAsF1tAYfLqHKt7tKuynBkYwiiSLZcMKewUmMv_6nTbiGIx6XKmmeyAcAN_VxhxGhSAVKLUYhNfSE21HF6kArXeDpXb74RtstvEId_kpGhCsuryz6o/s400/P4120071.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346286300310895794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKR69DoOmWvXg_4rlZNHaPjKMb4ILkR83nk7TBxYVPfaSWjUF0dFc88-RbmStTQu1MVJLsudOG_BJ57W_RBDA8WLpfwdXzhyphenhyphenKE1-eNhRWSC3Nedi1LnjiV7vdJWQyaOtr11AKYeOLhBGvw/s400/P4120073.JPG" /> </span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346287146474356722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnizgGYC9KnhIwP2MLthEwKFlMHb94ZC5lc-063BYfm88eAe8dtXCLpZcBkS6dfO87_Pmpo1nXBcQozcrwG5sLG-0bSO-FGdAkt9YYxSsQA5pv6bvGRgmJDvtSew_xwPdl01fIKMyJOjms/s400/P4120084.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 357px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346300951684879682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQ03ZTu20cGgbAt55hMC6e2a9992_GV-zvLh4WEAIj7OMk_m_a1xaNhrQnOO0MMnOG1QoWTETWhgw9uxCpXM-1gqYxSHoMq763Fc3jy7BzdjX-sZw9LOk7yPFykMnSwp1EtwPwmBz4Ffm/s400/P4120074-1.JPG" /></p><p align="center"></span><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff6666;"><strong>This is a very simple, easy to make n bake recipe. Hope you liked it!</strong></span><br /></p><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Will try to come back soon!</span></strong></span></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com124tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-79798556043231180372009-05-31T01:52:00.014-05:002009-06-01T22:51:39.167-05:00Sour Cream Coffee Cake!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-92b-UXqdManLd8F4dlyq5UJ85WHOv6QhsKzPpQdTMxCy1tAOy7zA0D8tsJDBaL3O4-FD5RXYWBF-bN_vd7ZPggS3SRfR6FbHEjNJh3DXnIoO7X3sDxIgp2tNgu2cyOVfz_3upiBUn0n1/s1600-h/P3300042.JPG"><strong><span style="color:#cccccc;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341879612219425474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-92b-UXqdManLd8F4dlyq5UJ85WHOv6QhsKzPpQdTMxCy1tAOy7zA0D8tsJDBaL3O4-FD5RXYWBF-bN_vd7ZPggS3SRfR6FbHEjNJh3DXnIoO7X3sDxIgp2tNgu2cyOVfz_3upiBUn0n1/s400/P3300042.JPG" /></span></strong></a><span style="color:#cccccc;">If you’re looking for an <strong><u><span style="color:#33cc00;">out</span>-<span style="color:#33cc00;">of</span>-<span style="color:#33cc00;">this</span>-<span style="color:#33cc00;">world</span></u>,</strong> above and beyond coffee cake, you’ve come to the right post. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#cccccc;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>I don’t recommend making this cake if you are already hungry,</strong></span> because the smell that wafts from the oven is so sinfully delicious that it might make you want to lick the oven door.<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#cccccc;"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Coffee cakes are instantly recognizable by their streusel topping</span> <span style="color:#ffff00;"><strong>(<u>'streusel' is German for 'sprinkle'</u>)</strong></span> made from a delicious mixture of sugar, flour, and spices to which nuts and oats are often added.<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#cccccc;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#cccccc;">This</span> <u><span style="color:#ff0000;">Co</span><span style="color:#33ff33;">ff</span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">ee</span> <span style="color:#33ccff;">Ca</span><span style="color:#ff6600;">ke</span> <span style="color:#009900;">Re<span style="color:#3333ff;">ci</span></span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">pe</span></u></span></strong> </span><span style="color:#cccccc;">starts with a batter that does use sour cream but is more tender in taste and texture because it contains cake flour instead of all purpose flour. </span>The use of cake flour gives a lighter, less-dense texture to the cake . <span style="color:#66ff99;"><span style="color:#6633ff;">Then,</span> <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">the streusel mixture</span></strong> </span><span style="color:#6633ff;">is made with brown sugar, lots of toasted nuts, chocolate chips and cinnamon</span> and is used to both fill and top the cake. <span style="color:#cccccc;">Try serving this cake while it is still warm from the oven with a dollop of softly whipped cream or even vanilla ice cream.</span> You won't be disappointed.<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>Here's the recipe for you:<br /></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">Yield: 8 to 10 Servings<br /></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u>For the cake you will need: </u></strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature</div><div align="center">1½ cups granulated sugar<br />3 extra-large eggs at room temperature</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract</div><div align="center">1¼ cups sour cream</div><div align="center">2½ cups cake flour (not self-rising)</div><div align="center">2 teaspoons baking powder</div><div align="center">½ teaspoon baking soda<br />½ teaspoon salt</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></u></strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>For the streusel:</u></span> </strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"></span></u></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"></span></u></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u></div></u></strong></span><div align="center"></div><div align="center">¼ cup light brown sugar packed</div><div align="center">½ cup all-purpose flour</div><div align="center">1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon</div><div align="center">¼ teaspoon salt</div><div align="center">3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter </div><div align="center">¾ cup chopped walnuts, optional </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341881429182492194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqdVGBCVvSiRFOv8a_mGVVPyUids1eKNpuBJA43iSUfvPtztPjdvw8sD39FzZ95rhdh2DeOGpc63c0MAAUO6F72pwSCunA9Ktfc629z7SCuC8JtBnt5qSwfpDQ6W1vlRcusxfSrjloDJa/s400/P3300040.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><u>Directions:</u></span></strong></div><div align="center"></div><br />Preheat the oven to <span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>350° F</strong></span>. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or cake pan.<br />Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for <strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">4 to 5 minutes</span></strong>, until light.<br /><br />Add the <strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">eggs 1 at a time</span></strong>, then add the <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>vanilla and sour cream</strong></span>.<br /><br />In a separate bowl, sift together the <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.</strong></span><br /><br />With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture to the batter until just combined. Finish stirring with a spatula to be sure the batter is completely mixed.<br /><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>For the streusel, place the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and butter in a bowl</strong></span> and pinch together with your fingers until it forms a crumble.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Mix in the walnuts, if desired</strong></span>.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cccccc;">Spoon half the batter into the pan and spread it out with a knife.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Sprinkle with 3/4 cup streusel. </span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#cccccc;">Spoon the rest of the batter in the pan, spread it out, and scatter the remaining streusel on top. </span><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span><br />Bake for <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">50 to 60 minutes</span></strong>, until a cake tester comes out clean.<br /><br />Let cool on a wire rack for at least <strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">30 minutes</span></strong>.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341882514026125602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblfwaUJwXD73NgP4zxXoMrVEA4D9T5pdMM20Cef_-mmLXPOFVQcdZwh23TytIVOrerdk08nJWcMDm-ZIFnftTaXk1AmqgY5dZx2jFqta_9BvNaTW_85Vm13H-sanaOB3KX1DagcQlEWi9/s400/a1.jpg" /> You can also use <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">maple syrup and confectioner sugar for glaze</span></strong> if you want. But i like to keep it plain.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342201553067740226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGI4RPU9BImkeJidrUlT4bAzMQ9eY_LOGRX4WBfsj7YaGQ_Ng1Vru_PBb97qzWPn6y1Q_NqVrNkeDG2jtqLU2c15gB5NbEZ_R-DM0Us9Zan5CzsG3D2mUZ910ZqWUDw497WDClZU0mHrVd/s400/P3300043-1.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342201559212908482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggiyqL1zXLf9Vff_tAZucbPbWZ-iIgMhgwxikdUvp1FqpHSDWSue-PZJLjRv8vIa1_kSGSsLKKWkcYpd4FQ3jLgPkey8Uwt5b66qF9_1mf2ZGKOg_uXRPTrAsgsP-Yy9tvsu-wPGwXxAlN/s400/P3300051.JPG" /> </div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342201571033240242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBiWN1WlS5g63F3Wyjc8pkIZkSZR4M5aPKS3OYl4Qbsb_YGPez_drXk8kbu-hT8t88sFfEfqIEttm7Kldgy8nKpu76UOcsRObzIs6p7LMEGUcizgpPZ3Lp_JE7ULP6pXgHbYzCH2g-QS1/s400/P3300056.JPG" /> <strong>This is the recipe for the week......hope you enjoyed the making!!</strong></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com161tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-85430478648031593752009-05-26T23:26:00.009-05:002009-05-27T00:33:56.168-05:00Door County, Wisconsin!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolWIhAeR8hFvqprT8T9iowmwizrmnM5ib0IYvamR_Vz-FC4C1S9rE-is2WGKU-3F7w-fRHYCstWCpB7s1s5zk1JlSR_6FTM-R_txQlyBcn4zLhKPCt1NuXuhQcQH4RldWT_KWdc8dw_a6/s1600-h/a.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340365268452083442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolWIhAeR8hFvqprT8T9iowmwizrmnM5ib0IYvamR_Vz-FC4C1S9rE-is2WGKU-3F7w-fRHYCstWCpB7s1s5zk1JlSR_6FTM-R_txQlyBcn4zLhKPCt1NuXuhQcQH4RldWT_KWdc8dw_a6/s400/a.jpg" /></a>We'd been to <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Door county, Wisconsin</span></strong> for the <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>memorial day weekend</strong></span> and enjoyed the <span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong>exquisite beauty of the various islands</strong></span> in the door peninsula. With over 300 miles of scenic shoreline dotted with bustling harbors and quiet coves, <span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>Door County offers a wealth of water-based recreation.</strong></span> <span style="color:#ffcc00;"><strong>Sandy beaches, sailing, cruising, boating, fishing, boat rentals, charters or a unique car ferry ride to Washington Island</strong></span> are just a few ways to enjoy the <span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong>sparkling waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan</strong></span>.<br /><br />Small wonder <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Door County was named one of the top ten vacation destinations in North America.</strong></span> There were some breathtaking landscapes! <span style="color:#6633ff;"><strong>The changing seasons add to the beauty of the peninsula. </strong></span>Presenting some of the best shots!<br /><br /><br /><div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340370042585109698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBendeLAbe9zP0lvzxEQI4RDvja0EvawYITvpbnAJUorjui3D_NW7ujob_LQCViETdZskj9Ds5_guEUte5Cpfs40m3TQlzLBr8qH9IFc31RtT_aLc80CmsOIIQCjNhNtUk9Ss9dp-h4Ezi/s400/P3260098-1.JPG" /></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340369468207262866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZ4jKsFQqj9hOU6a7omVIr-d4hP2uaGDG5DJudlUPwRcX73W2ixpQdq41nfIhsKlzeHLHEGhgxfbPH0gKklOWA4WMA6QsWEUgzgWBMtV2re1Z5MLhyphenhyphenyRSy8KUuSVvJDD9WlWwL5CFx2GN/s400/P3240031-1.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340369462243045938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9qGAQFzc8x8b4JnzLsstI1hrJBu6Y_sqjR1NDA8M4PDTBlcEQcp7jwaoxembA-A4h8792knAotA9ZZh1NTIVW5mzGWivpnaeR60nmmiVWcxIZdHxl9ev_tpwviM_z_zTkzk_QiMm2qrp/s400/P3240030-1.JPG" /> <strong>Will see you shortly with a Temptation, stay tuned!</strong></div></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com93tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-75536812597256538112009-05-17T23:36:00.020-05:002009-05-18T15:59:22.849-05:00Potluck Desserts!!<div><div align="center"><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Kf95FF0dZyNGRDmLpSHEjFTPy8x9Ij0JsmtD147rmWQIMRCUatZJucKTP0uXxs_uuibI5sW__9nax5Kve9gRv9UUELsO6qms82aAjTKJgBQIl-KUv0eQHCrNg4toEzMZx0e_HhjskVTG/s1600-h/P3170003-2.JPG"><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 340px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337200942195535714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Kf95FF0dZyNGRDmLpSHEjFTPy8x9Ij0JsmtD147rmWQIMRCUatZJucKTP0uXxs_uuibI5sW__9nax5Kve9gRv9UUELsO6qms82aAjTKJgBQIl-KUv0eQHCrNg4toEzMZx0e_HhjskVTG/s400/P3170003-2.JPG" /></strong></span></a><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>The very idea of potluck sounds so exciting isn’t it…..!!!!!!!!!!!</strong></span> You get to eat different varieties of food and have so many luscious dishes in front of you! I enjoy this event a lot as <span style="color:#6633ff;"><strong>u get to meet people, make new friends, gal gossips which never ends, recipe sharing and so many other fun things.<br /></strong></span><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ffff33;">This weekend we had a potluck lunch at a friend's place</span> and all the expert cooks decided to bring on their speciality dishes.........oh my my there was a huge list of items right from <span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong>vegetarian items, non-vegetarian to rice items and all were equally tempting.</strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>It becomes a difficult job when you have so many temptations around but do not have the apetite to eat all of them</strong></span>.....<span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>there were some 20-25 dishes lined up and the difficult part was where to begin!!!!<br /></strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong></div></strong></span><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337221365100096210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOE858AWkm_krliRL-0svQNdtZND8xJSFyY3vCBbAzwmRXBxNDr1mudsqqFxsaDHhj63b4RMgjjza1bv-YrUN3nNi5HizTJNIyB95nZ3Ans6bIMK18UHqWjNHrV-a3rJaZJFkPeW2-qeK/s400/Desktop.jpg" /><br /><div></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u>So here's what I made for the potluck:</u></span></strong></div><br /><div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">1. Chocolate cake with butter cream icing</span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">2. Dark chocolate plain cake<br /></span><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">3. Mysore-pak (South-indian fudge)</span></strong></div><br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337204202449062082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju9og8oFjv-vfEuNwenZSP35sgXDoY2B6oYGwV1hcLLLbE_CUkYcrZMVx6sSJQUoacJS1Jty5jymTIKfFYRz1cjv_dccVbHG8L8TMFM9Wg92ggtxLGreRXOpjbmFSXwUIzbKhbqCoVugI1/s400/aa-1.JPG" /><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;"><u>And here are the recipes for you</u></span></strong></div><br /><div></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u>1. Chocolate cake recipe:</u></strong></span></div><br /><div></div><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>You will need:</u></strong></span></div><br /><div></div><div>1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all purpose flour<br /></div><br /><div>1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar<br /></div><br /><div>1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder sifted<br /></div><br /><div>1 teaspoon baking powder<br /></div><br /><div>1 teaspoon baking soda<br /></div><br /><div>1/4 teaspoon salt<br /></div><br /><div>1/3 cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, melted<br /></div><br /><div>1 cup (240 ml) warm water<br /></div><br /><div>1 tablespoon lemon juice </div><div></div><br /><div>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></span></div><br /><div></div><div>Preheat oven to <span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>350 degrees F</strong></span> and place rack in center of oven.<br /></div><br /><div>In an ungreased round cake pan, stir together <span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong>the flour, sugar, sifted cocoa powder, baking </strong></span><span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong>powder, baking soda, and salt.<br /></strong></span></div><br /><div>Add the <span style="color:#ffff66;"><strong>melted butter, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.</strong></span></div><div><span style="color:#ffff66;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div>With a fork, mix all the ingredients together until well blended.<br /></div><br /><div>Bake in preheated oven for about <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>35 minutes</strong></span>, or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed and a <span style="color:#009900;"><strong>toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. </strong></span></div><br /><div></div><div>Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. </div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337205019237344882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKTg8wbOtAnK3B-EFLdaDNXLe45oxkBrwQTG_WEs_PMdYf6eaEhTnlFqFD0CEOlvduPeL6Iwlds1HH7D4EDQj47DcbvctJc-3jdJQ_IPRrGvm6oZYJTDWJsfGOdcjck4KRUUzPRcnqiKA/s400/P3170004-2.JPG" /><br /><div></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u>Butter Cream Icing recipe:</u></strong></span></div><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>You will need:</u></strong></span></div><div></div><br /><div>2 sticks butter, room temperature</div><div> </div><div>2 cups Crisco shortening</div><br /><div>1 teaspoon butter flavoring (Wilton’s makes the best flavored version)</div><br /><div>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</div><br /><div>2 pounds powdered sugar</div><br /><div>1/2 teaspoon salt</div><br /><div>1 tablespoon meringue powder (optional but the texture will be smoother)</div><br /><div>Water as necessary (I usually add about 2 tablespoons )</div><div></div><br /><div><strong><u>PS:</u></strong> You can purchase meringue powder at your local grocery store under the brand name of Just Whites. </div><br /><div></div><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></span></div><br /><div></div><div>In the mixer, <span style="color:#6633ff;"><strong>mix butter, Crisco shortening, and salt together to incorporate</strong></span>, about <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>5 minutes</strong></span> on low.<br /></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">Add butter and vanilla extract</span></strong>. Mix together well. Add about <span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>1 pound of powdered sugar</strong></span> and the <span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>meringue powder</strong></span> and mix.<br /></div><br /><div>Add <strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">1/2 cup of powdered sugar</span></strong> at a time and mix until you get the consistency you want.<br /></div><br /><div>Add a <span style="color:#009900;"><strong>little milk</strong></span>, a teaspoon at a time, if necessary <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>to thin the frosting</strong></span>. Blend well on low for several minutes.</div><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Tint portions of frosting with desired food color</strong></span> (I use the gel paste food coloring that is available at cake decorating stores and party stores). </div><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>Use immediately or cover and refrigerate. </u></strong></span></div><br /><div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>NOTE:</u></span></strong> <strong>Buttercream Icing will last for weeks as long as it is well sealed.</strong></div><br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 363px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337212344847647362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuO9g3ZfsSEmRsooNzs6mPS-yjI3sqEzYZkNALwAEqBImIbtJpRTbV0BVznoUTza1bHn10PHx38Xz68YwhB_Sr034ilJITWo2QGV-1LPRzIGbnio30GXaptTpOZduJxb2UKJKXfNFK0ncG/s400/P3170007-2.JPG" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u>2. Dark Chocolate Plain cake recipe:<br /></u></strong></span><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>You will need:</u></strong></span></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>3 cups readymade Cake mix (sugar added)</div><br /><div>1/3 cup butter</div><br /><div>2 eggs </div><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337249311806484850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb1QdnjQ7BJuLJkb9wUSRrEZV9nti52jKnWJS-ADWu9f4d9BoJjQnS35m7_COl4pHAKOAgVR1JDuk4RG1nzLtpS8PeqZaJXyVSb7e1_Vc4IP3Pi8EhDoSmkGUGEQ_q087KzCT9I3DJrAU/s400/P3160006.JPG" /> </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">In an ungreased loaf pan, mix together the <span style="color:#6633ff;"><strong>flour, butter and eggs</strong></span>.<br /></div><div align="center">Sir all the<span style="color:#009900;"><strong> ingredients together until well blended</strong></span>. </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Bake in preheated oven for about <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>30 minutes</strong></span>, or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Cut into desired rectangles</strong></span>.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337249807778219474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHf7VVzNGSwIYlhdCPCeT4S6s8TYcr9HICO9NxfuNG9ATcyPWLws81e3Gs-1aUnLm3cGjC9kZHhox_kif_8G-8kWHQKjYpHkGSSwGuObIszjw1LtyMZdZhRvSuuBrnEqFPr2G69v55RFL/s400/P3160011-1.JPG" /> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><u></u></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><u>3. Mysore pak recipe:</u></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"></span></u></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>I posted a mysore-pak recipe earlier. So you may pls check the link.</strong></span></div><br /><div></div><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/04/mysore-pak-south-indian-fudge.html"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/04/mysore-pak-south-indian-fudge.html</strong></span></a><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>But here are the pics:</strong><br /><br /></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337252265167266290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVHKRI2XbmFBi2WK1oja8UfSd3o5RSqdfsO7IQKW8h2X1JPrVx7iJ87-aTsdnE4m33lsHwItUBorMvOvymvtsz2M_7YBhpbDzqrHkrCzERUctZhXNjX0aPT5jXTJO4WYVon1GUbc6sZvG/s400/P3150010-1.JPG" /> <div></div><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337252270299229586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7qSGLoie3ZlfpssGzbO4Sho1iU_VaZB4vAEsXMDuD0RqmZfoCdjQo8HmuEovsEwLsEjLG6-1j7K_mzGI0eqwJJDy5RC-FnioKaAfPYxc_j4dmPyk_D53UCYw7Lv2B26ILbOQQxxB3htq/s400/P3150017-2.JPG" /></div><div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337252273509062658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuDGIjVqlRaRzHItLF6dnUitiXFK2sYCzp7hZ908rX7b47My8atYhfhuZPYGdhMefKPJ1DguP9sog9eCxioEXRi-546I-Jq4cuD91Etpu0HNY4NxG63K_hfLKR8HzeXygPDfxYQ860tja/s400/P3150005-1.JPG" /><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">So these were the potluck desserts that i made for the party.........that is all for today, have a great week ahead!!!!</span></strong></div></div></div></div></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com194tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-63972925309884553022009-05-11T21:48:00.023-05:002010-03-24T22:08:13.845-05:00Molten Chocolate Cake!!<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JjYyQxPwiqqhbUiRV0M8eJVJLly0tp2fMa_GT9C0Cf1OpQW2igVJkhnjDjvnEBEnuktNexvGmBkeJTaY2SzhZol0bb0ehqNlYnl4aI5Th_fvbTe3LDKtN78BNm008zzZKDpSgTcMH8oO/s1600-h/P3120021.JPG"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cccccc;"><strong><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 372px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334764026565311378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JjYyQxPwiqqhbUiRV0M8eJVJLly0tp2fMa_GT9C0Cf1OpQW2igVJkhnjDjvnEBEnuktNexvGmBkeJTaY2SzhZol0bb0ehqNlYnl4aI5Th_fvbTe3LDKtN78BNm008zzZKDpSgTcMH8oO/s400/P3120021.JPG" /></strong></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span style="color:#cccccc;">This dessert</span></strong> has been described as <span style="color:#6633ff;"><u>souffle-like</u>, <span style="color:#ff9900;"><u>cake-like</u>,</span> <span style="color:#cc0000;"><u>brownie-like</u>,</span> <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><u>mousse-like,</u></span> <span style="color:#cccccc;">and</span> </span><span style="color:#33cc00;"><u>pudding-like</u>,</span> and that is because it has all of these characteristics. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Mo<span style="color:#ff0000;">lt</span><span style="color:#6666cc;">en </span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Ch</span><span style="color:#33ff33;">oc</span><span style="color:#990000;">ol</span><span style="color:#3366ff;">ate</span> <span style="color:#cc33cc;">Ca</span><span style="color:#33cc00;">ke</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">s</span></span></u></strong> </span><span style="color:#cccccc;">have a rich and chocolately flavor</span>, and a texture that is dense and moist. <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">These cakes will rise beautifully as they bake</span></strong> (<u>like a souffle</u>), but once they are removed from the oven they will slowly deflate.<br /><br />As their name implies, <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Molten Chocolate Cakes are usually served hot</strong></span>, but leftovers can be refrigerated and eaten cold the next day.<br /></div></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><div align="left"><span style="color:#999900;"><span style="color:#33cc00;">They have an intense chocolate flavor so be sure to use a very good dark chocolate</span>.</span> <span style="color:#cc9933;">You can use either a <strong><span style="color:#3366ff;"><u>bittersweet</u></span></strong> or <strong><span style="color:#3366ff;"><u>semi sweet chocolate</u></span></strong>.</span> Because this cake is quite rich, i don't like to use anything as a topping........it just melts in your mouth!!<br /><br /><span style="color:#ffcc33;"><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ffcc33;"><span style="color:#ffcc00;">When making these cakes you can use</span> </span><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>individual ramekins, molds, custard cups, or even muffin tins</strong>.</span> The cakes can be served in their molds but if you want to remove them from their cups before serving, it is important to generously butter each mold so the baked cakes release easily onto your serving plate. You may want to first run a sharp knife around each cake before unmolding.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong>The batter can be made several hours in advance of baking.</strong> </span><span style="color:#6633ff;">Just pour the batter into the individual molds, cover each mold with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until you are ready to bake them.<br /></span></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">The cakes are baked until set, yet the <strong>centers will still look a little wet</strong> and wobbly. As the cakes cool the <strong>chocolate sauce in the center</strong> of the cake will continue to set.</span><br /><br /></div></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334779215461926610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFsHBsszlCn98UYqX2YbZi85IoO6OQixgIJiNBnqhSeMvQf9EsIDtSkAlZjHwb0xVhf8E4cHLljp79Yrd7GnFP1CWg7uH4n8X6J6Crx2iC0YCD_R2jpf21Z4A12C2rsaxt7IZ1qqByHSUJ/s400/AA-1.jpg" /></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>Tempting already!!!!!!</strong> </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>Here's the recipe for you:</u></span><br /></strong></div></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u>You will need:</u></strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped into small pieces</span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">3/4 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces</span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">3 eggs </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1/2 cup granulated white sugar</span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1/4 cup all-purpose flour</span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder</span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract </span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1 teaspoon instant espresso powder or 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1/2 teaspoon salt </span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Preheat oven to 375°F</span></strong>. Liberally spray <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">ramekins or molds or custard cups</span></strong> with nonstick spray. In a small saucepan over low heat <span style="color:#cc33cc;">melt the chocolate and butter</span>, stirring often to prevent burning. Remove from heat and cool. </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">In a large mixing bowl, <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>beat eggs and sugar</strong></span> with electric hand mixer until "ribbon" stage, <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>approximately 7 minutes</strong></span>. At that stage, it will be pale yellow and look like lightly whipped cream. </span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Add <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>flour, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, espresso powder, and salt</strong></span>. Beat the batter for <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>2 additional minutes</strong></span>; add the melted chocolate mixture and beat <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">another 5 minutes</span></strong>. </span><br /></p><div align="center"><br /></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334768986323954642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4traKGeplLWS3AUGmmwD3XcjQs71EkV4U-GptwglOYRB99-FAUCVpyDCRvs-egkQCDrypB3J6QKpeoc2OX8PI-cRRZr9cvoCGdCG4QqhXSyXrZIH5uuDEHFME5MKBVVAprdZGvck6iEvy/s320/P3120005.JPG" /> </span><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Scoop the batter into the prepared ramekins, approximately <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>3/4 cup of batter in each ramekin. </strong></span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong></span> At this point, the cakes can be refrigerated and then baked later. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334769684670725474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivGiXuAGf8BYvauV6OXEBVoD8vpjWHI4jXaW2Unr-hs0VRIswNIHaMnW17P-yjx8-v2GmdShdTB571Cwr90nfdyJUto10sWNxMTiJ9rO8YFU4lhNBn-Lyomujbqg8yRtYSDxEm-Em3Xiir/s320/P3120012.JPG" /> </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">When ready to bake, place the <strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">ramekins on a baking sheet</span></strong> and bake <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>15 to 17 minutes</strong></span> or until puffed and mostly dry on top around edges. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong></span> <span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong>It's critical to bake these cakes for the right amount of time.</strong></span> Otherwise, they'll either be way too "molten," or end up as brownies. Oven temperatures vary, so check the cakes <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>after 15 minutes</strong></span>. If they're really moist on top, bake one minutes and check again.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Remove cakes from oven and let rest <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>3 minutes</strong></span> (it's okay if they sink a little).</span> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334770890665364482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyjqrHsI6FBwYP5VFPbWIQk7uz1x2DH2V0dV3du8w0uc26L9WsfQRXEgUiItoytLeOI_rLEewlXUBzD7esWNnaNZYaEF7u9qJytF8_nbC2276zZlsyeQNrZgzs8jthm8qJSSythXAQewI/s320/P3120006.JPG" /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>To unmold, place serving plate on top of ramekin and invert.</strong></span> Carefully remove ramekin, tapping lightly on the plate to loosen cake.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong></strong></span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Serve the molten cakes warm.</strong></span> </span></p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334774001766915938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVPA13uCYljON3x0TzPHYgC3N3LG3FzKXrQHjO3EFnCILMa1HOXfc-M2E2tSfu-ox8BfcoNTCKmcjUsmVfhGKBgUupiRU1J-xNT1HeGjwQ5PICdbdjoaKlG8jah5UT_RdjAhb1aY9HGJt/s400/P3120020.JPG" /> </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Makes <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>6 servings.</strong></span> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334775311389457442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgooZM6bih31vF9nPcjOFLkPPHq-2C1Tx0Ann-yDSf-rVweJrxfStsScFPGr5_AQ4UbSPxL6gozMYI1Zm6zlbVwL5cjAhuxxDQIi71aMgB9RVBWlLGihFwJtP2nBlmPPyXdg-oUUMqAHEJU/s400/P3120029.JPG" /> </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>As I mentioned above, while these cakes are <span style="color:#ff9900;">typically served hot</span>,<span style="color:#00cccc;"> leftovers can be covered and refrigerated.<br /></span></strong><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334776936270599042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJYZiJB-je0aDd8zJngmsIhIGaRX3_JIIsJ-CTMafo5lVzoyp9WtA66mhdNKplmlfp1fFLDk4ESggLQe-lBHKqATnMRRi8-AdlbOfoMx4mwmEMY0W_ynp5FfecV-94AEmVUEEgjP2r8Gx7/s400/P3120018.JPG" /> <p align="center"><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>Serve them with either softly <span style="color:#cc0000;">whipped cream</span> or even <span style="color:#cc0000;">vanilla ice cream</span>, but i like to keep it plain!</strong></span></span><strong><br /></strong><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334778386819299874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhoaSQM9-zDXbJKhg96fMsujQd4QZybHa36m9lENySn7-j3rtHzojG8fa1s-fbbj5_vYC5NC98JX0PGsZaA3PBFV3BY3HF0kxfcW4jvapmUO0STZDTkxS25JRK1bnme_rpUGQgqurTniu/s400/P3120036.JPG" /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">That is all about the molten chocolate cakes</span><span style="color:#3366ff;">..................hope you enjoyed seeing the post, </span><span style="color:#ff9900;">cya next week with yet another <u>Temptation</u>!!</span></strong></span></p>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com209tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-81536427301748518192009-05-07T10:16:00.019-05:002010-03-24T22:08:13.848-05:00Marble Cake!!<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUavEBEflLT3buAGTnQHduiRaVcbwxSiuDRIrKtARwToy5guQa9jMnbs2Z4-1g_fdUjP9pV21KaWaWHhh7XKQfmdOuOghyp1E4ckzSc0ppI2e_voPmsGmqHKxq4MmVFwzgY69Us0JDn4m/s1600-h/P3070002-2.JPG"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333117367115839954" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUavEBEflLT3buAGTnQHduiRaVcbwxSiuDRIrKtARwToy5guQa9jMnbs2Z4-1g_fdUjP9pV21KaWaWHhh7XKQfmdOuOghyp1E4ckzSc0ppI2e_voPmsGmqHKxq4MmVFwzgY69Us0JDn4m/s400/P3070002-2.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><u><span style="color:#6633ff;">Ma</span><span style="color:#ff9900;">rb</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">le</span> <span style="color:#ff6666;">Ca</span><span style="color:#3366ff;">ke</span></u></span></strong>, fragrant and mouth-watering , will serve a <span style="color:#33ff33;">great palatable dessert</span> on your table. </span></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><div align="left"><br />I’ve been trying many marble cake recipes but trust me,<span style="color:#ff6666;"><u> <strong>this is the best one so far. </strong></u></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#00cccc;">This pound cake is rich and moist with lovely swirls of white and chocolate batters.<br /></span><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Marble cakes may look complicated, but they actually start with a <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>white batter</u></span></strong>. Once the batter is made it is divided in half and then <span style="color:#6666cc;"><strong>melted semisweet chocolate</strong></span> is added to one half. The <span style="color:#ff6600;">marbling is created by placing the white and chocolate batters alternately</span> in a <span style="color:#6633ff;">bundt pan or loaf pan</span> and then <span style="color:#009900;">running your knife through the two batters to blur the lines</span>.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">If you are using a dark colored pan, make sure to reduce the oven temperature to <span style="color:#3366ff;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">325 degrees F (165 degrees C)</span>.</span> This is done because <span style="color:#cc6600;">dark colored pans absorb more of the energy coming from the oven walls so the pan becomes hotter and transmits heat faster than light colored pans.</span> Reducing the oven temperature slightly will help compensate for this.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#3366ff;">I usually serve this cake plain, with just a dusting of powdered sugar, but you can frost it with your favorite chocolate icing or else a Chocolate Glaze. </span><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><u>Here's the recipe for you:<br /></u></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff0000;"><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">You will Need:</span> </u><br /></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1/2 cup <span style="color:#ffcc00;">semisweet chocolate</span>, chopped</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1 tablespoon <span style="color:#33ccff;">brewed coffee or espresso</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />2 1/4 cups cake flour (<span style="color:#33ff33;">I use All-Purpose bleached, pre-sifted flour</span>)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />1 tablespoon baking powder</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />1/4 teaspoon salt</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1/2 cup <span style="color:#ff6666;">unsalted butter</span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1 1/4 cups <span style="color:#993300;">granulated white sugar</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />2 large <span style="color:#cc33cc;">eggs</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />2 teaspoons <span style="color:#ff9900;">pure vanilla extract</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />3/4 cup <span style="color:#6633ff;">sour cream</span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1/3 cup <span style="color:#999900;">milk </span><br /></span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Preheat oven to <span style="color:#6633ff;"><strong>350 degrees F</strong></span> and place rack in center of oven. Butter, or spray with a non stick spray, the bundt pan or loaf pan. </span><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#33ccff;">In a stainless steel bowl</span>, <span style="color:#33cc00;">over a saucepan of simmering water</span>, <strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">melt the semisweet chocolate with the coffee</span></strong>. Remove from heat and set aside.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">In a separate bowl sift together the <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon</span></strong>. Set aside. </span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">In bowl of electric mixer, <strong>cream the butter</strong>. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy (<span style="color:#3333ff;">about 5 minutes</span>). Add <span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong>beaten eggs</strong></span>, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the <span style="color:#ff9966;"><strong>vanilla extract</strong></span> and <span style="color:#990000;"><strong>sour cream</strong></span>.</span></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">With the mixer on low speed <span style="color:#ff9966;">alternately add the flour mixture and the milk to the batter</span>, <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">in three additions</span></strong>, <span style="color:#ffcc00;">beginning and ending with the flour</span>. </span></p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333124965414418930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7nnWgSVaA1xoAA3dxCtcRBEcIJAnwDgr1cJQUWb29-5rqK9sE8qTCvqRpqnX54AiHwZgtJjqSPwTOUZOuG-ohAfS9qmyIvA9AKkD1MulrMiS_gM1-aXpLajeyZKEtJz5TeDT260j8qT6/s320/P3070008.JPG" border="0" /> </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">After preparing the batter, <span style="color:#66ff99;">pour half of the batter into a separate bowl</span>. <span style="color:#ff6600;">Stir the melted chocolate into one half of the batter</span>, mixing well. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333125162321236674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCH1wzcEWX8tPguJuQmV1dV1sKSu5KUZoeWir8aa7QQ0EHQlvtrwkmCRDeom5ME-9IdkvJolwjZFFJpA4QUsie6na6LaDV0US41NBE5VfQilEJLlMoQThOO86Ee6a_uYhhEi0oMia8Rna/s320/P3070011.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Place the batter into the prepared pan by <span style="color:#cc33cc;">alternating spoons of vanilla batter and chocolate batter</span>. Then, <span style="color:#6666cc;">with the end of a wooden spoon, gently draw swirls through the batter to marbleize it</span>. <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Don't over mix or you won't have that wonderful marble affect.</strong></span> I generally run my knife horizontally n vertically!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333125430597425570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgleX0rGPFMREFv2ghzcTRjZzX_ziezfcdAb_DLENTBnzlj4RlV25zfYYIMQs5yZCWcpMQJl-DFQio7oSdcCqsSp_2yi7JURy5tsdBrI-dR2AUEwojeMzTYGssVYgU6OwXWQrQT3wqBh7LP/s320/P3070017.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Bake for about <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>50 - 60 minutes</strong></span>, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to <span style="color:#3333ff;">cool for about 10 minutes</span> before removing the cake from the pan to cool completely.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333125855311892418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwE_aFUtv2CQAxJHrhwk5IHE1CKrXARnYWLlH_LWvCzWw1pL2AqGhPFpM_StZ1H-KTElrrHh9c0CFonDWcybHcm5MmUbhCdj4pBld_yvOAvuZk-lA9uhLdpQVoEXcoddirhfLgwLMmmWq/s400/P3070002.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>Serve warm or at room temperature.</strong></span> This cake will keep for a couple of days at room temperature or it can be frozen.</span></div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333126063054605794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgB1KdK5H2sWaU-mi5gEl0QgPwNKnrPcFSwm430SQSwicyqv9hIoz2HROwjW0NjTwmYjK5GIAwhWeVcg2xKH3Qbzr8t_jXP6LYVmtyXZGl8zHTB2YOlaT6UfxPzDjyXJFBJ-Gls98GI4gU/s400/P3070009.JPG" border="0" /> </span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Enjoy some more pics!<br /></div></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333127574178411474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2YV2A1MoNhA8MLAnqNfnyo54zc4E5KzhqJHXTSRXBjTRd8lu0-5BrKsYBy42h_M9jmdoRYlQN7KV39QD3pdo2HhlVZrqgpHgz-GpKszbVOtUQ6JVcHtcolM9MvejAHeINyjiXbrG4kTI9/s400/P3070015.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333127995489489202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZweXoUWPuuv-1aGz1WmIl7tjqaYGaQtxzYJN3EFA3h4qT2Qh8_yJ-clx7oBl74fyhXI_7cEOnExto37QF5MuM5MwuqwrtphHwAk6P67sfipa7zv583JQ7UtU0j7Zz_IFyiZWcH1-67Wsp/s400/P3070021.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Hope you liked this post........................try the recipe this time and enjoy!!</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3333ff;">Weekend is nearing, so have fun!!</span></strong></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com189tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-42521549585742093792009-05-04T14:11:00.017-05:002009-05-04T22:38:17.847-05:00Holland, Michigan Tulip Tour!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3NQwsuuMGBa_xbSmGC5x1WcI-5WIpjFtgUJeuD4dPlWQHC_Ginlw631NkrA6wEsPxV6iai5dUwUD5lsK1uPKKKVs-s1nwa3IcKAobaol4RC3kqY7ZKSm2b43db_uxc9_GaShsNHR5Vfv/s1600-h/Holland+Tulip+tour.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332056407579372658" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3NQwsuuMGBa_xbSmGC5x1WcI-5WIpjFtgUJeuD4dPlWQHC_Ginlw631NkrA6wEsPxV6iai5dUwUD5lsK1uPKKKVs-s1nwa3IcKAobaol4RC3kqY7ZKSm2b43db_uxc9_GaShsNHR5Vfv/s400/Holland+Tulip+tour.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">After seeing all those <strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">Tulip pics</span></strong> in many blogs, i was so tempted to go and visit and yesterday was the day.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Tulip Time</strong></span> in <span style="color:#33cc00;">Holland, MI</span> is the official celebration of one of the largest <span style="color:#33ccff;">Du</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzwsLjQfoSri07uM3mDl0-a3KSdSLdaezG11eiGrXef-lSp_nkprAL_RLvBAs7RHK91Ev80Ssql-AL7iCruxhkL8L1ntZk-Im1fana_Jl4ii3UKaKSZ_GC77IlcHfp9Ygw0nrhwm3-f7X/s1600-h/Holland+Tulip+tour.jpg"></a><span style="color:#33ccff;">tch ethnic events</span> in the midwest United States. If you have always wanted to see a<span style="color:#ff6600;"> <span style="color:#33ff33;">close imitation of the Netherlands,</span> </span><span style="color:#ff0000;">visit <strong>Holland, MI</strong> to see beautiful tulip fields in full bloom. </span></span></div><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Visitors from all over the world come to see <span style="color:#3366ff;">millions of tulips planted in parks, gardens and lanes throughout the Holland, Michigan</span> community. </span></p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Some of the <strong><span style="color:#33ff33;">highlights of holland visit</span></strong> are <span style="color:#ffcc00;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Dutch culture with tulips, parades, street scrubbing, carnival, Dutch Dancers, concerts, theatre shows, art and craft fair, fireworks, kids events, trolley tours,</span> </span>and so much more!<br /></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">If you are taking children and the family to Holland, make sure to visit <span style="color:#ff0000;"><u><strong>Nelis' Dutch Village</strong></u></span>. <span style="color:#33cc00;">Dutch Village is a family theme park, it offers a beautiful setting for family fun.</span></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Last year i enjoyed Tulips in <strong><span style="color:#6666cc;">Niagara(</span></strong><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/02/niagara-tulips.html"><strong><span style="color:#6666cc;">link</span></strong></a><span style="color:#6666cc;"><strong>)</strong>,</span> and this year it was Holland, check out some of the <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>beautiful tulips</u></span></strong>.</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332064725015793570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7EiQ7-fOEYhJ5xnahN3p1KVwu_dSubHA2Vt8JqqsSG5D6sALCp5YEMdvr7dYzq5DPf1OnXt8g5GUtB0COq3Gq0kX17r2AJwSrQ_OCjdKM3LDMIhusniyMU4WyA1PcYhjTsU2YEZm8XO08/s400/P3030010.JPG" border="0" /> <p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332064724160125762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYrVLJy8ItmUA57D2qnOKjUQTNNJc2w6_VZhERALCmzgBe4Cy-6kHKekJcCZ7y9TzmZwcMfSEKhjWMeQxovwAPREUH6SYbzQJCH_OffPjzJY2QfyvqZZ353QHHXAYXWxw_7PgzK12inPXZ/s400/P3030024.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332064726793829842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9JQuDlm0Fkn8MIWI4ceOubRYUj80L4_pJQ_dftfilJ03sxrVrxhpW5upnRqTmILogMj3H7xrpIx6umFqjcDdOCjOZpin4kbEj-bHsYFJ-SrRzeLSPBOYvLk1m9riUpJSy-L2MWb-8jyX/s400/P3040082.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332065126126982402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiehihUMnbW0Rc3585FuvYsE90XrLNqlK6eYkn1ERXf1J_lndR046sc0Q2HvGhaYUdloarqAW3sHZUgtPOG1X0Ud-WjLRNJvctuQevXjdDbEi1ikhktnt3tI4iqHbQWpV04wpwZLXzn77b/s400/P3030030.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332065121113353314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGrP18glOPzolPM8H9j1ZrCnueuEtF5v9GmYvY0Yzy6nEVre3RGTxfR2To5dwCWVaX5X6IByHvpjGRqSnkWnHmjL5Kf7lmcWxaDsgX1bPWm0aBArk36mWCIK8WHk4_idc_DIyQ5ltaoRW/s400/P3040084.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332065121812905858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiht2vAiZb7YlgiA8DQvUkY2razJPJLNHlkbh4UAcAwYb-LIEm0wK6UdePiM_LOD7zb38H_DRWg50k8_PkhgXg4OFJ5IqkQXZI0lzGGeQlAFfR7Z2vDycEqIbC8UyhyagfrN_842y08de10/s400/DSC06643.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332065787408069090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivizfwr2REZtA51N8M4w7jylxsx7IBQVZsVQrsGASLi3vLDijyMrZAIW3Lcd_1yx74TxpF9VfZ52eUxDWmuhZr5FJMCC9a-u1HHWlYYM73HFk_z5yR6yxKBXX9JMaELMuhRuthrLD8M9Xd/s400/P3030004.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332066238681826802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisg7v7wlBxQ77w2w_8xoOtNEQEQ-opn00oeS3lyhZeD8TOe6FUb4LPhY5WpzFaGRZDiyQpJAY17Qq9z6HclCnpKGTulQtNIr20U3J7gCptJH18-1Rv2Cy19ROg2L4s-tbIrNXL-VRQK2wl/s400/P3030015.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332071752012354114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNLheLB6V9qIOdK2Qi13gP8bq_VGQT-wGH-c-hcPgLZVvYeFINHzHVXOMNw_KoA_Oy-zSO5qXGZyLlZRJ_eRO-bIiHaEHm7Fp6nIK3dxOnONBSzW7nQLrItvQ6-N0t_0ECA50eYEp2Bdm/s400/P3030005.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#3366ff;"><strong>There are a lot more beautiful pics to show you but too much of anything is not good...........so i end it up here.</strong></span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Have a nice day!</strong></span></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com129tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-48427608869104032882009-04-28T22:14:00.027-05:002009-11-02T14:26:24.182-06:00Jalebi (North-Indian dessert)!!<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIlWSBDIUGVT6GnZ1m_okIcK415YLCzjwsQ0ipPN5Xbl2cbt4USkrWowlENO5n-WvqofxuPr-4aC8wTafCDDCvJP-IrMJRHpwgmtTCehfNh8RZwYwxreQr8L7rDl9ywAATaCxI0ghjMzD/s1600-h/JB1-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330509656792440194" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIlWSBDIUGVT6GnZ1m_okIcK415YLCzjwsQ0ipPN5Xbl2cbt4USkrWowlENO5n-WvqofxuPr-4aC8wTafCDDCvJP-IrMJRHpwgmtTCehfNh8RZwYwxreQr8L7rDl9ywAATaCxI0ghjMzD/s400/JB1-1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Thanks to all those who were waiting for my next post and sorry for keeping you waited as i was making sure to come up with an<span style="color:#3366ff;"> "<strong>Interesting</strong></span><strong> <span style="color:#3366ff;">Temptation"</span></strong>, and so here i come with the king of sweets....<strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><u>JALEBI</u></span>!!!</span></strong><br /><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#33cc00;">This crispy, syrupy dessert is well loved everywhere in India</span>. <span style="color:#ff6600;">One of India’s favorite sweets </span>( I say this because it’s my favourite too ) and it’s history goes back to the days of kings and queens. Though it’s origin is not known exactly, <span style="color:#6633ff;">many believe it came out of the kitchens of Punjab or Rajasthan. </span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center">Whenever I think of Jalebi, I cannot forget the advertisement (<strong><span style="color:#33ff33;">Ramu Kaaka – Jalebiii</span></strong>) which used to come years ago in our TV channels , I loved watching it back then, love it even now!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk8Z0WbSWV0"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk8Z0WbSWV0</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center">Not going by the looks, Jalebi has a soft and chewy taste and usually eaten when it's hot and dipped in sugar syrup. <span style="color:#00cccc;">For those who haven’t tasted Jalebi, here’s your chance to do so. </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br />There are many recipes on Jalebi...<span style="color:#cc33cc;"><u>The trick to getting right Jalebis is getting correct fermentation of the batter.</u></span> Keep trying variation in temperature and slight adjustment of the ingredients to master this skill that all your family and friends would love. <span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>I fermented the batter for 24 hrs, it gives tartness to the jalebi</strong></span>.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Don't get dissapointed if you end up with bad shapes in your first attempt......this is my 3rd attempt. </span></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">You will need:</span><br /></u></strong></span><br />2 cups All purpose flour </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">2 tbsp rice flour (it is added for extra crunchiness)</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">3/4th cup yogurt + 1/2 cup warm water </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">1/2 tsp baking powder (yeast can also be added instead)</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">1/2 tsp saffron threads, slowly dry-roasted and powdered</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Ghee or vegetable oil for frying<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u>For Syrup:</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">2 cups sugar</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">1 cup water</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">1/2 tsp green cardamom seeds powder</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">11/2 tbsp rose water</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6600cc;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Mix the flour, baking powder, yogurt and warm water in a bowl. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Add a pinch of saffron to it and whisk until smooth. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><u>Keep the batter aside for <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>24 hours</strong></span> to ferment.</u></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><u></u></span></div><div align="center">Whisk thoroughly before use. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Pour the batter into a ketchup dispensing bottle or a cone.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330368006772785746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiN1uO8JK8Y0PfI1P2W9JlwXVIz4QMsI30yN9j15Onx1I4n6dtcQ-OV_nmaiZ6RxLfm4OMSSZhHX3KCgeZFmdtKDCgiAzV8G4bXUVfgH_6FXa1ZRF3sG39NPOtKWR3X9wM_fJYYJM3v6e-/s400/aa.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">Step 1 shows batter on 1st day</span></strong><br /></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Step 2 shows batter after 24 hrs fermentation</span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Step 3 shows the sugar syrup</span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">Step 4 shows the jalebi done in the hot oil<br /></span></strong></p><br /><div align="center">I use a <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>disposable <span style="color:#33cc00;">Pastry bag</span> </strong></span>as it is very convenient to hold and press for the desired coils.</div><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330368476604351170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 217px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Sy05LsatXPGklK49eZbieNmBrpIDoXWQbCJbfdBjYdMN2oMdmDjBo5LLR-9IPJhy0RDu3xhTnaKUXR_IiYuoePeuLuTEBp5-G77wKjxm3unxQwvCwbWC5IbatH49Cw66r7Azv7cpBozB/s320/P2270006.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="color:#ff6600;">Prepare one string syrup by dissolving sugar in the water and rose water mixture.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Just before the syrup is ready add saffron and cardamom powder.</span><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Heat oil in a wok.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#66cccc;">To test for the right temperature, drop a small amount of batter into the oil. If it sizzles and rises to the top of the oil, the oil is hot enough. Keep the flame on medium at all times to ensure all round cooking of the jalebis.</span> </p><p align="center">Pour the batter in a steady stream to form coils. Make a few at a time. </p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ffcc33;">Deep fry them until they are golden and crisp all over but not brown.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#33ff33;">Remove from the wok and drain on paper towel and immerse in the syrup. </span></p><p align="center">Leave for at least <span style="color:#cc33cc;">2-3 minutes till they completely soak in the syrup. </span></p><p align="center">Take the jalebi out of syrup. </p><p align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Served hot on the streets of india, it goes really well with <span style="color:#cc0000;">ice cream or the other indian dessert - rabdi.</span></strong></span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330372814476658562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 357px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3TOM0V0WYB-qJBCXyWOuh-zax4mCfkRfHW65FoG00TY-v1IIcpuZG7Mpva0Cvh26M-K8vhCT5JLCezhfCsQjIkRiV5BfZUAcjp32dl1ZCtDUN8BYQXI8Zsut_NSXsfqnj-Dfp7Idx26t5/s400/P2280007.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong>Here's my first attempt pic.<br /></strong></span><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330373930590372466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVXgET3TRUAzTS1ZnoFXH87qF7JiZWnaQFL9NtzP9rjGy7Vd5qMDChJK3cskcHGuswK55W2aI9Dfzf7Ci2sKtO_s5YgJQ4M9e-sKJoDgu7prZfbdGvpWf2n9ulRwKJXDk6rqakK7MRZ8T/s320/P2260022.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"> <strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">My 2nd attempt pic</span></strong> </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330374203715195106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 222px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6D-aDGSNnBUBu82gbBGuqRMzHGb9MF40T04ig2gkubXHx03bA-_dae60SlsY9kno3mGypi1jez-pDqjZ0zdkKPfrruLTGsn0A2szZjs3FZdr1p_I3cEgE85ujSWhSYGIoY3DYjjh4ivJn/s320/P2260028-1.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"> <span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong>My 3rd attempt pic</strong></span><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330384177510544898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNtVgmGcragFnshGlkpTD6ouR5SkKPuM_J_GTG6w4fg9HiDO1F0UbZfqWPn2uHS97o3Z3rDTg7x2A8FoH0gZcJIknHBj23mScsouoaCL1r3D-baEBojBYmXoVlQHwBMI75W4sfCxc58wiq/s400/P2280005-1.JPG" border="0" /><br />Showed all the 3 pics to say that <span style="color:#6633ff;"><strong>practice definetely makes us perfect.</strong></span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330374925103570482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrcd3UTfeGdsP7fKizvwfShRnOF63mpGILQNdR6RZSbM82bshcCgRgkR3Xz39YVuODqBCQyHvs13hmYvsU2qyEy_W20GNF9XUd8d7N3D7xVN7PseLjKSU1G5-OsHsaLStx28lu7JBO5DY/s400/P2280017.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;">This is the most Cruncy, juicy and mouth watering dish i've ever tasted.</span></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330375530311196050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkdnO435WQyRqN3v03j_cgQtptrg1OuABTK477bE3RhXLUarVeRhdP1Q3hAAVEXF9dcbBJEaL3JTor13zDey8SyMNdPg__nTeZCww-gLxC3pPyjBtKdukAGfz5PZfnUTpgpmYIwI4XiId/s400/P2280001.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">So this is all about Jalebiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330376689150168786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 331px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6m2V_15CUUDJHzDZ6fSJOt_sHQPnevYTqI7kmSqGnyrmZjsWweZFNN7r7g4s-ArTZAtPt9MjnmhNG7NsJRORLzZ1j8sFrN42r9_DLTScIh1pEAXsCa4zDKp_utnHxCwgTcb4nfrt7wmlO/s400/P2280006-1.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">So i guess this is all for now. Will come again soon with yet another <span style="color:#6633ff;"><strong>Temptation</strong></span>. </span><span style="color:#33cc00;">Till then take care and have a happy weekend.</span></p><p align="center">This Jalebi is on its way to 'Mithai Mela' hosted by <a href="http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/2009/04/announcing-mithai-mela-celebrating-2.html">Srivalli</a>.</p>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com152tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-67281596609398241952009-04-23T10:05:00.031-05:002010-03-24T23:49:27.776-05:00Spring delight with desserts and an award!!<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGTTxAYudNotrpLrfXmwkwDHkYrKS755CFqfA8yvbLHoIvpf4RD_zl0xJXxk3JqQTTamdeLfw23ZWHdWLcydeuk7kBhm45IVLDW-dUjCpIuxRRaUdv29OJAyJOvIZDOqxIRLjOoCCR5EN/s1600-h/desserts-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327903724099740866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGTTxAYudNotrpLrfXmwkwDHkYrKS755CFqfA8yvbLHoIvpf4RD_zl0xJXxk3JqQTTamdeLfw23ZWHdWLcydeuk7kBhm45IVLDW-dUjCpIuxRRaUdv29OJAyJOvIZDOqxIRLjOoCCR5EN/s400/desserts-1.jpg" border="0" /></a>The much awaited <span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong>SPRING</strong></span> is here finally and it is a favorite season for many people. The <span style="color:#3366ff;">spring is</span> when the <span style="color:#3366ff;">earth comes back to life</span> after a long cold winter, and it is in the spring when the <span style="color:#ff6600;">first flowers begin to bloom</span> and the <span style="color:#33cc00;">green world begins to return</span> after its winter slumber. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left">From Passover to Easter, it seems that every culture marks spring with a celebration of renewal and new life. <span style="color:#ff9900;"><span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong>Spring means </strong></span></span><span style="color:#6633ff;">the opening of baseball season, a joy for spectators and players alike</span>. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left">There is no doubt that the <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>spring is one of the most beautiful, and most colorful, of all seasons</u></span></strong>. So when we are talking about colors, I thought y not I post something which is very colorful….so here I come up with some colorful desserts n beverages just for you.<br /></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="center"><u><strong>The desserts n beverages i'm sharing today are:</strong></u></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#6633ff;"><strong>PISTA KULFI</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffff33;"><strong>MANGO MOUSSE</strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>ORANGE LASSI</strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">MANGO MILK SHAKE</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span></u></strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u><span style="color:#3366ff;">PI</span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">ST</span><span style="color:#ffff33;">A</span> <span style="color:#ffff00;">K</span><span style="color:#33ff33;">UL</span><span style="color:#cc0000;">FI</span></u></strong>:</span> Kulfi is a popular flavoured frozen dessert of the Indian Subcontinent, made from milk. In taste, texture and preparation, it shares commonalities with ice cream. We can prepare Kulfi with different flavours and here's one of them. I would like to thank my wonderful friend Raji for sharing her recipe and gorgeous pics!<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff0000;"><u>You will need:</u></span></strong><br /></span><br />3 1/2 cups milk [1/2 cup for bread mixture and 3 cups to boil]</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">1 slice of white bread </div><div align="center"><br />1 teaspoon cornstarch </div><div align="center"><br />1/4 cup sugar, adjust to taste </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">10 pistachios sliced</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">1/2 teaspoon cardamom</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327955080722280482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2a9Lc3cl3xxot6dq9TOhNW4nVpEUvAVtaZ0VqJW7AXs_6H69Vam_nczmBEQ1A9ftiXdpuVWKXU0W_weT0MbQkCibsPkVl1sUBXtQiG-VHWwDdMuDOa7xDcFyl5L422qvrdTvSbuYeaX4s/s400/DSC06445.JPG" border="0" /> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u><span style="font-size:100%;">Directions:</span><br /></u></span></strong><br />Remove the crust from 4 sides of the bread and cut the bread into small pieces.<br />Blend bread pieces, cornstarch, and a ½ cup milk, making it into a smooth paste.Keep it aside.<br />Place the milk (3 cups) in a Non stick pan and bring to a boil over medium heat.<br />Continue to boil the milk for 20-30 mins on a low flame, until the milk is reduced to half.<br />Then, add the bread mixture to the milk in the pan and cook for another 4 minutes.</div><div align="center">Now add sugar and pistachios and cook for 2 more minutes.<br />Turn off the heat and add cardamom powder.<br />Cool the milk to room temperature and pour into a bowl.<br />Take Plastic wrap/cling wrap and cover the bowl completely.<br />Put it in freezer for 6-7 hrs, until the Kulfi is Set. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><u><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span></u></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong><u>Serving tips:</u></strong></span> <span style="color:#ffcc33;">To serve, dip the bowl in hot water for 10 seconds, run a knife around all the sides of the bowl and transfer immediately to a dessert plate.</span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc66cc;">Serve as a whole or cut into smaller pieces, garnish with chopped pistachios.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc66cc;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327909677333851170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_iCABSjdoI1pJWGnCDzNbVCObG6cpCMZy7NZc6jvHVJaM6Qbk57vEhpRr-nBQy7XkjtM7KDvm5BVcxV2mBuahD3iJ9Q3N4nStuYCtDnJiLZw5qXLF_ucHOv2__z8d2ztdwuiZeeuJ9fqx/s400/DSC06454.JPG" border="0" /><br />There are debates regarding <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><u>cornflour and cornstarch</u></strong></span>,whether both are same or different. <span style="color:#00cccc;">In Europe and asia it is known as cornflour , where as in America it is called as cornstarch.</span> Cornstarch or cornflour, is the starch of the corn (maize) grain. It is also grown from the endosperm, or white heart of the corn kernel.</div><br /><br /><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><u><span style="color:#3366ff;">MA</span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">NG</span><span style="color:#ffff00;">O</span> <span style="color:#ffff00;">M</span><span style="color:#33cc00;">OU</span><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#33ccff;">S</span>S</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">E</span></u></span></strong>: Whenever you are in need for a quick dessert, a little cream, some fruits and a blender is good enough to satisfy your cravings and whip up a <span style="color:#ff6600;">luscious dessert</span>. And could you think of any better flavors than king of all fruits Mango for a Mousse. <span style="color:#6633ff;">Mousse is one of the easiest desserts to prepare, without compromising on the taste and indulgence factor</span>. Try this <span style="color:#ff6600;">Mango Mousse; it is heavenly</span>, and I'm sure you are going to get hooked to the taste.</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327914775202787970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUcTf_AnhFrF8dBLf_E4pQwOyoiWGF7Tvk_BEatl3RI_7NN12Z6VxOkl9IemBS1u-SWC__XcWtO45plPMKlzil0dHeHwWvaPqdtk4k4mc7r6Q9qRFjpYKGwqQZUgHLih42xaLO8Dsbzt_/s400/P2210021.JPG" border="0" /> </p><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u>You will need:</u></span></strong></p><p align="center">8 oz mango pulp (i used tinned mango pulp)</p><p align="center">1 number mango jelly (veg friendly, available in stores)</p><p align="center">8 oz heavy whipping cream</p><p align="center">½ cup sugar</p><p align="center">¼ cup water</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327919804711005586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGPpzRfi8ABuSGXmHq1hX78gWhGzS50F3hQErmpKmrByOKSEzOHV-Jk1j6OtOxaLvfdWFUKPMw43R0ftwm7EeC_5K26eMo-6jEaF0c-iLLLNE1qQZCr6orbCCxGaif3T9hp4QghrdxH81/s320/P2210016-1.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u><strong>Directions:</strong> </u></span><br /></span><br />Mix warm water and mango jelly and add it to mango puree .<br />Warm it up and bring it to room temperature.<br />Whip the cream with little sugar and fold in slowly with mango mixture and mix.<br />Pour in cups or bowls and set in fridge for an hour till the mixture is all set.<br />serve cold in the bowls or cups.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327920531353740482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 275px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGDigijLv8rr1znargKfWcVrJEod9GxMA_E8EoP6cH039QhuFexbGSDcc_fI8jY0BQfG5Crc0dmnWW_nNJfidF_e5vDqTbRJODhDa0plzm1P6AWsRF_cbqM79SGXdSQgsxYNAx1P1TFoa0/s400/P2210016.JPG" border="0" /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Call it a Mango Mousse or a Mango Kulfi;</span> any way you make it, this is one easy and delicious treat, <span style="color:#cc9933;">perfect for spring evenings or a weeknight dessert cravings!</span></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>Tip:</u></span></strong> You can add the <span style="color:#009900;">saffron strands and some chopped pistachios</span> in the batter itself, leaving a few for garnish. This gives it a better flavor, color and aroma! Decorate as u like!</p><p><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><u><span style="color:#3366ff;">OR</span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">AN</span><span style="color:#ffff00;">GE</span> <span style="color:#33cc00;">LA</span><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#6633ff;">S</span>S</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">I</span></u></span></strong>: So many words to describe this fantastic beverage. Orange Lassi is a tasty, mouth-watering, colorful and easy to prepare drink. <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>It is a source of vitamin C.</strong></span> It is very popular in the middle-easter countries. You can have this lassi anytime of the day. Its a true refreshing treat to have if chilled.</p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u>You will need:</u></span></strong></p><p align="center">2 cups Yogurt</p><p align="center">2 tbsp Sugar </p><p align="center">1/4 tsp Cinnamon Powder</p><p align="center">2 Oranges (peeled)</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327923028876957634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtC3jfub5Nv42VpcFOe7CtJQV-3LldKLR9173pNFHihl_8sVbJF2qzfg-PXxtgX5VeP-AhtR5hq_Nd0F6Rcru7ebADt1f76ECkpoW0RsEgRucOdHnMgD0_g0XGs3jQ9rXt2qCDsfQRBtT/s400/P2210008.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><u>Directions:</u></span></strong></p><p align="center">Put all the above ingredients into the blender.</p><p align="center">Blend until smooth.</p><p align="center">If you don't like the thickness, strain the juice before pouring in the glasses.</p><p align="center">Serve chilled.</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327923953083925538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 365px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihdHqeBb7PfV4V-qEUaW1_PSJrgxGtYqxx1kJsoW7gTNFw_rKv1a-tfBpjv0QYHaqQw0evkPHrsddco5L13o2tnk5N-OeDSSydTmMo-YMOoEff29fmWQ7LanJ4Odj0vsjXGenv-FMwqT6t/s400/P2210018.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>Tip:</u></span></strong> To get the most juice out of a fresh orange, bring it to room temperature and roll it under your palm against a hard surface before squeezing.</p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span></u></strong></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span></u></strong></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span></u></strong></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u><span style="color:#3366ff;">MA</span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">NG</span><span style="color:#ffff00;">O</span> <span style="color:#ffff00;">M</span><span style="color:#33cc00;">IL</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">K</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">S</span><span style="color:#6633ff;">HA</span><span style="color:#ff9900;">KE</span></u></strong></span>: Mango is the most beloved fruit of all and a milk shake with mango adds a breath of freshness and increases craving to have more! <span style="color:#3366ff;">This is a delicious, refreshing and easy-to-make drink for hot summer days.</span> You can make interesting variations on this recipe by using <span style="color:#cc33cc;">plain yogurt for some or all of the milk, and by adding a tart counterbalance to the mangoes, such as shredded kiwi fruit.</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328105649466467490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjWKyZTriDdWOUeojnoI6v9g8hDjrHswMrgN-Cs6E8K-_LZ_ejqbDRdR7i3eUy6ctqqGHh10ZWscRIW5HYHujq1SxT7TbRNsWyRm14NHS02NnlFaX5AL2HWpbTiibhF-RrshDxAIAhx2CP/s400/P2220012.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>You will need:</u></strong></span><br /><br />1 lb Mango pulp (1 mango pulp tin from Indian store) </p><p align="center">6 cups whole milk or any milk of your choice </p><p align="center">3 tsp sugar </p><p align="center">10 icecubes </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></span></p><p align="center">Put half of the quantities of the above ingredients into the blender.<br />Blend until smooth.<br />Make another batch.<br />Serve chilled. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328106005741583378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzLbSzo2tEacNi3wYKyF8HeCna0dx3uswT8xxNixr93mzCqi93kpv9Aa2MtSmm79mM4VR-WzZYD169Gp5cJirznNMSHEQm0WBJ5I5g4VHoDwzdoCLhRgf5VfhvsLL8cILbaGJXpRi6XlQ/s400/P2220010.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">So these were the desserts and beverages for Spring......hope you liked them.</p><p align="center"><strong>The beverages r on their way to : <span style="color:#ff0000;">Mahi's</span> </strong><a href="http://spicesetc.blogspot.com/2009/04/15-minute-cooking-spieces-etc.html"><strong>15 minute cooking</strong></a><strong> event.</strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Pista kulfi and Mango mousse to</span></strong> <a href="http://servedwithlove.blogspot.com/2009/04/announcing-my-favourite-things-event.html">My Favourite Things -</a><a href="http://servedwithlove.blogspot.com/2009/04/announcing-my-favourite-things-event.html">FROZEN DESSERT</a> event hosted by Aquadaze and which was originally started by <a href="http://inlovewithfood.blogspot.com/2007/12/announcing-are-few-of-my-favorite.html">Bindiya</a>.</p><br /><p><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>NOW FOR MY AWARD:</u></span></strong> This award was given to me by a very lovely, bubbly girl <a href="http://satansdarling.blogspot.com/2009/04/award-time-part-1.html">Ashrita</a> who wrote these sweet words for me..</p><p><span style="color:#6633ff;">"For the yummy woman whose recipes are a treat to all the 5 senses! Women with so much love for cooking are a rare breed in today’s world. And u r one of them, I salute you, Aruna!"</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327996209685780098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 208px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKRhSIRtqwNyx3P9bCFzuHaw7X5GSgDv4JgUVBDDsJTHYO5xDRQKOYfrBG102hQB0aVFIOYy8Kfc6BN8yzsXGbIzi7pJQLqhMuCiRAx_Yagq2ZNa926eNc4M5uwLoTKkRCuhFxWeGORCX/s320/Arunaa.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Wow Isn't that great!!!!.....<strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"><u>thank you sooo much Ashrita</u></span></strong>................<span style="color:#33cc00;">you made me feel very special!!! Those were really nice words! </span></p>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com136tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-633820756960749512009-04-17T22:00:00.034-05:002009-04-23T21:38:03.121-05:00Mysore-Pak (South-Indian fudge)!!<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORUZeKSd6MLx4CWulFCHWKgclAVIeShf1Ninni3uZcC02RdRPc0ofs6Pz_J3SpfZOlhm6hIYVPvIi6jB8QINFoiBaPiBlgpjVhfClCfgfAR0cyxlSYxkJld-BRTj2cy9Of4LiWDdMwRxW/s1600-h/P2160036.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325865838626852050" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 232px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORUZeKSd6MLx4CWulFCHWKgclAVIeShf1Ninni3uZcC02RdRPc0ofs6Pz_J3SpfZOlhm6hIYVPvIi6jB8QINFoiBaPiBlgpjVhfClCfgfAR0cyxlSYxkJld-BRTj2cy9Of4LiWDdMwRxW/s320/P2160036.JPG" border="0" /></a>One of my very <span style="color:#ff6600;">close friend Priya</span> is going to be a <strong><span style="color:#ff6666;"><u>MOMMY</u></span></strong> soon and iam very happy for her. Till sometime back she was hardly eating anything but now she's getting better and has a <span style="color:#33cc00;">craving for</span> food especially <span style="color:#33cc00;">sweets</span>.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#6633ff;">She's one of the greatest admirer of my cooking</span>, so why would i leave a chance now. Therefore i chose to make something special for her and <span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>Mysore-Pak</u></span> </strong></span><span style="color:#ffff00;">surely is a special dish, isn't it</span>!!!!!!<br /><br />Its not a surprise for her as i told her already, very bad at giving surprises u know :(. So Priya if you read this post, can't wait to see you eating and praising me again....lol!!! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">This <strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">delicious fudge from South -India</span></strong> has a <span style="color:#ffff00;">granular texture</span>. <u>Do not be alarmed by the amount of ghee mentioned in the recipe as most of it is drained out at the end of the cooking process</u>. No cut-backs on the quantity of ghee... the more the ghee, the more <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Mysore-Pak</span></strong> tastes better.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">It is a very rich sweet and tastes heavenly. The <span style="color:#33ff33;">sweet</span> is as <span style="color:#33ff33;">colorful</span> and <span style="color:#33ff33;">mouthful</span> as its name sounds. You have to make sure to use <span style="color:#ff6666;">fresh ingredients</span> mainly <strong><span style="color:#ff9900;"><u>Gram flour</u></span></strong>. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><u></u></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><u></u></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><u>So here's the Recipe for you</u></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">Preparation Time</span> : <span style="color:#ff0000;">10 mins</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">Cooking Time</span> : <span style="color:#ff0000;">20 mins</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">Standing Time</span> : <span style="color:#ff0000;">3 mins</span></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ff33;"><u><strong>You will need:</strong></u></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">1 cup Gram flour (Besan)</div><div align="center">2 cups Sugar</div><div align="center">2 cups Ghee (clarified butter)</div><div align="center">1/2 cup Water</div><div align="center">Greased baking dish<br /></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong><u>Directions: </u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ff33;"><strong><u><br /></u></strong></span>Seive the gram flour well and mix it with a little ghee.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325868743133155666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK0gFGhZj0AdxdCarAujuczG7WQfJmLHVkKGizxZTVtaHFROlJ6ylzZXdULaOcc5lSEDsj0acrZb8U79lpxnU_aH89jeYBI946ozpJkciQCtFt6EQK2hYjUttGNyv4uwrZkFzcW-AeXPJT/s200/P2160004.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">Take a thick bottomed vessel (kadai type or use non stick), melt 2 cups of ghee.<br /><br /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325869894204952322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 158px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCd_B9kBM2MN6Ct6FMZ9zSgjR43_68PMqABuyOIsD2jF3LthNGyFqWD3ZOy3UvYj2T8rls9bwkYxP05DYcAggWScaak1FjzUcRRGR2sWMgxBIygFxMwq0kRU0rVso7rsprxbT_eJwXjr6t/s200/P2160001.JPG" border="0" /></p><div align="center">Take another vessel, boil 1/2cup of water for couple of minutes and add sugar.<br /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325883965928715298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 138px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1Ih86gIUKiTnvhPdRrsdPrCHCYuSNxDJc7-0mDCTW_CmNycZ7L-cYEHCeDSSC0tj7ZqWFX1BS-bVgA8MkgeVov-sgNmzPvmpc2rGPdEmUMBt9saX2NvPhRsOywg0RZpKiFiadhgfNwZ3/s200/P2160010.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">Keep stirring till u get one string consistency.<br /><br /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325889148412632258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSCqC0-3tAdbyowLu2YAlcoIaOBNvEmMujMVHUYxUfWjvnUNYcrUYYoN3PK1Y_fkMCR8HeWmXTcM5AkdXqBG09BrQxyAZM3w4mfdnhOi873vU5cy7PZdj9n1xcELSWnUR4ElJSiSr72ot/s320/P2160011.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p align="center">Slowly add the flour stirring continuously so that no lumps are formed.<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325889602060318226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnfFKQ26OY_iHUeZNtuo8WfN8TABCtKt4yTK1RGvYT5_XlVcUDNpE-JVp_0UXCIYcpDTFqESPcs33z4OkLx2Y-wJHzsaYPfquJpOfDTWgBOppgNMTplsJCccqjAlk02s314qew99YRNYF/s200/P2160019.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">When it is well blended pour in slowly absolutely hot ghee stirring continuously.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325890733395500290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFMMlgUPTJxtoQG5TFU30xjfqwbe3TW8inyZ2EgaBqpewqjaCF3EbSKo0L1MPp5G4MNzcsoO7HFVbvVIr9bZZ8I_D6Smu_U2cy_HYlKZpKOHwVDLHvILG0sILL35XTqPG-sLGInOCjyu5/s320/P2160020.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><div align="center">Pour all the ghee little by little, continue stirring.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325891520129967410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NDstmfQlnoBOvpPC8mdISC38vGHxTubfEGKTzAcYy1nZx0FoJdKY5Ef5pRLoQHK2jyIzDe_ogEre7nNxzB60zc-RqRDqh4Bolt3EwMaRr33INeacW2QdLjBUbWOflRMcXRW5ENm3ao4n/s320/P2160021.JPG" border="0" /> Cook till the mixture becomes frothy and the ghee separates.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325891918195839202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSan_OlrYHr1kaeWjJPxRLv8vfdrEP_sl4khnpr2kiOwrJT1fiExIcynG2vLan01DkpQ93Zb3Ef0WYEhyG6RQCPflqA3Nt_K5P-pk_ig9wGwVyjk8PUwGbX1skV5PGBz7mIBQy-fpbVE3t/s320/P2160022.JPG" border="0" /> Spread out on a greased plate or baking dish. <span style="color:#ff6666;">When firm, cut the MYSORE-PAK into squares</span>.<br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325892410833619394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfUkTDm2zjhDF6TN1jHsQA9ELJi2UcqmbByO6mfgSvCXeByAp-Lx9hXoaCC1o-SFmdj8-vFQxv3ITemZzD2JGScUHaO4mRN0hz-TBhyphenhyphen2HLCPyde7dEdugMd3o4d4vhvU5kVv4L9MUUWPQ/s400/P2160025.JPG" border="0" /></p><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6633ff;"><strong><u>Serving ideas:</u></strong></span> Serve it as <span style="color:#ffcc00;">welcome dish</span>, <span style="color:#ffcc00;">snack time</span> , or <span style="color:#ffcc00;">after lunch or dinner</span> .</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325892937207975138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 294px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnAAOfIsfrxJ8403KTCzjamfBU_2n0i4uUcJbkfMjSwOggjzIWrWGg08URvWGXS1tQD9HUK9_6nvHn5XbsDBAA5CEcagk-vyTZ-KKRQPyWRjfhQUu-grCUvyo205NQ76kKhPbovxDC7Elk/s400/P2160035.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center"></div><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6633ff;"><u>Recipe Tips:</u></span></strong> <span style="color:#ffcc00;">Keep stirring the mixture</span>, else it may stick to bottom and <span style="color:#cc0000;">also form lumps</span>. </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325894686704592594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11Aa39RKIJXPIcnH5oFlWAt8FIby-5jYd1T8XvM8ZflM6DGQ8ehq-u6EeMTce4SvhImvsCNsh6cnKVrELxhoTYb0eRm3G01p0bxNeCJjOe8lUd3sf2ZwSGZy9tu4zHen_Z2svg7lwALDN/s400/P2160038.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p><strong><u>My 2nd attempt</u></strong></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328078339664910866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg-J0tl6t3L8hWohKuwRUsDyj9ud1ec3D_dsmUcvPXSlvtNv0LrjGhN-3AVPXZ9lCzQjuY90StmPR_lq_w8FWu32UcOB2-Oe8zieFnffN9RimdzECnpTTA1LvwbMEmMfQ1SYCEGE0QGq-E/s400/P2220008.JPG" border="0" /></p><p></p><p></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#6633ff;">ANYTIME</span> <span style="color:#ffcc33;">THIS </span><span style="color:#33ff33;">DESSERT</span> <span style="color:#cc66cc;">IS </span><span style="color:#ff0000;">IRRESISTIBLE.</span></span></strong></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong><u>PS:</u></strong></span> I'm making this dish for the first time.......so pls ignore the shapes. That is all for now. Will come back soon with yet another interesting post! Stay Tuned!!!</p><p align="center"><strong>This <span style="color:#ff0000;">Mysore-Pak</span> is on its way to <span style="color:#cc33cc;">'Mithai Mela'</span> hosted by </strong><a href="http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/2009/04/announcing-mithai-mela-celebrating-2.html"><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">Srivalli</span></strong></a>.</p></div>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com132tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-69829983418500418332009-04-17T00:03:00.008-05:002010-03-24T23:49:27.780-05:00My first Award!!When Pooja sent a message to me this evening saying there was something for me in her blog, i was pretty sure it was a picture of her which i was asking for a while now. But i was just surprised to see this <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>"I LOVE YOUR BLOG"</u></strong></span> award by <a href="http://saikitchen.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">POOJA</span></strong></a>. Thank you so much dear. I am glad i am your choice. And guess what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is <span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong><u>MY FIRST AWARD</u></strong></span> in the 2 months of my blogging, so i feel like a<span style="color:#33ff33;"> STAR</span> already!<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325524587180662194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVaEQ1sltBbrLRDnezqCIjB8A50f2VRL8r39EQ_JAfxEu7tjEJwHg8pVySppiuVpcKW_bMRVZAhnMub-SUuLXbwG1iiyTGpuyf-7TJ0vMIwYv90isTXcjcFJtLkjYBRn9vAhWtIginko5/s400/loveblog.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><u><strong>Now here are some simple rules for you to follow:</strong><br /></u></span><br />1) Add the logo of the award to your blog.<br />2) Add a link to the person who awarded it to you.<br />3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs (<span style="color:#cc9933;"><u>Only if you like</u></span>).<br />4) Add links to those blogs on your blog.<br />5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blog.<br /><br />Ok here it says that i have to nominate 7 other blogs (<span style="color:#cc9933;"><u>Only if i like</u></span>).................................<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">Iam certainly in no position to pick the BEST 7</span></strong> as i feel <strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">all my fellow bloggers deserve this award for their VERSATALITY</span></strong>. I'm glad i met you all. So i'm passing this <strong>award</strong> to <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>ALL OF YOU</u></span> </strong>who have been interacting with me and vice versa!!</p><p align="center"><strong>"<span style="font-size:130%;"><u><span style="color:#cc33cc;">CONGRATS</span> <span style="color:#33ccff;">TO ALL</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">MY <span style="color:#ffff00;">NEW</span> FRIENDS</span> <span style="color:#33ff33;">AND TO</span> <span style="color:#6666cc;">ME TOO</span></u></span>"!!!</strong></p>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4187456515915002379.post-82757136946347590552009-04-15T00:43:00.026-05:002009-04-18T20:27:11.312-05:00Veggie Pasta (Desi-style)!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2BJazQXCfgE5d_RsQfdjcp70zX0AuJDX3DtMIk4bkChb2azFagZ6kGSFfAJ61PeuR72tFqoBH90T4gYmhBJu_V8MDRumwDV1YC-mnzlj3D7YcPw9gIwZhMONdMYIcqU8rwHd41ULnBF4r/s1600-h/P2130009-2.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324932178426616338" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 229px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2BJazQXCfgE5d_RsQfdjcp70zX0AuJDX3DtMIk4bkChb2azFagZ6kGSFfAJ61PeuR72tFqoBH90T4gYmhBJu_V8MDRumwDV1YC-mnzlj3D7YcPw9gIwZhMONdMYIcqU8rwHd41ULnBF4r/s320/P2130009-2.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Looks like my blog is gradually turning into a <strong><span style="color:#33ff33;">foodie blog</span></strong> which was not how I anticipated initially. All I planned for was a <span style="color:#ff0000;">vivid blog</span> with <span style="color:#3366ff;">30% allocation to food</span> and <span style="color:#3333ff;">70% to other interesting stuff</span> but now I see just the opposite. Seeing fellow bloggers I’m getting sooo tempted to xperiment new recipes on a daily basis, <span style="color:#00cccc;"><span style="color:#009900;"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I’m totally into foodie world now</span>.</span><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">But i promise <span style="color:#cccccc;">there r some <span style="color:#ffcc00;">other things in my blog</span> which you will find quite </span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">interesting and useful</span>. To make ur life easy let me give u the <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>links right here</strong></span>!!!!!!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong>Home tips</strong></span> (</span><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/02/tips-to-decorate-rented-house.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">link</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">)</span><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>Kitchen tips</strong></span> (</span><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/02/kitchen-tips.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">link</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">)<br /><span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong>Beauty tips</strong></span> (</span><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/02/beauty-tips.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">link</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">)<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>Food presentation tips</strong> </span>(</span><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/03/food-presentation-tips.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">link</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">)<br /><span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong>Ice-cream party tips</strong></span> (</span><a href="http://arunathetemptations.blogspot.com/2009/03/tips-to-host-healthy-ice-cream-party.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">link</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">) and many more........</span></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ok coming to my post, today is all about <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">PASTA</span></strong>.<br />Pasta is always a <strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">simple-to-prepare dish</span></strong> using the fresh vegetables of the season. <u><strong>In spring</strong></u> you might make it with <strong><u>asparagus and peas</u>,</strong> later <u><strong>in the summer</strong></u> with <u><strong>tomatoes and zucchini</strong></u>. Sometimes you can use a cream sauce, sometimes a marinara sauce, and sometimes, just with some grated Parmesan. Here is my spicy version and i call it <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><u>PASTA- DESI STYLE.<br /></u></strong></span><br />Again this recipe was not on my post list, but thought many of you might love a <strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">spicy touch to the regular pasta</span></strong> that you make. <span style="color:#6633ff;">Indians mostly love spicy food</span>, if u agree ! Normally when you go to any restaurant here, you will find salt and pepper on your table. When i order a dish, i empty half of the pepper bottle but still i don't feel the complete taste of it.<br /><br />I personally feel <span style="color:#33cc00;"><span style="color:#009900;">Pepper</span> cannot replace </span><span style="color:#cc0000;">chilli powder</span>. The only restaurant where i saw a pure chilli powder on the serving table was a <span style="color:#cc33cc;">french restaurant in Mexico</span>. I was sooo excited, sprinkled chilli powder all over my dishes , starting from salad to dessert at the end....lol!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><div align="center"><span style="color:#990000;"><u></u></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#990000;"><u></u></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><span style="color:#999900;"><u>Here's the recipe just for you:</u></span></strong><br /></div></span><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Preparation Time</span> : <span style="color:#33ff33;">10 Minutes</span></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Cooking Time</span> : <span style="color:#33ff33;">20 Minutes</span></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3366ff;"><strong><u>You will need:</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1/2 cup green peas (thawed)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1/2 cup shredded carrot<br />1/2 onion chopped</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 garlic clove chopped<br />4-5 tbsp oil</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 tsp salt<br />1/4 tsp chilli powder<br />1 tsp <span style="color:#cccccc;">chilli-garlic</span> sauce<br />1 tomato cut into small pieces</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1/2 pound pasta<br /><span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong><u></u></strong></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong><u>To garnish:</u></strong></span><br />Spring onions </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Grated Parmesan (optional)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324794778963932418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYK3ur6353xnGtcT2-lt_NOvC5VjX0-zTwV9lwpmFUoVy0O8V01dN6wUH-5FV8mbxjyxLgng4U2SX5ulm4t9-IOz7jSGAZj0uhiBZc_Iae3uGbTaXnTp26LTzoEXlHeIWnZyPTQ2AePdl_/s320/P2130002.JPG" border="0" /><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3366ff;"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. <span style="color:#ff9900;">Salt</span> will <span style="color:#ff6666;">reduce stickiness</span> and also <span style="color:#ff6666;">add flavor</span>. Add pasta and cook uncovered stirring occasionally. Drain and keep aside.<br />Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high heat.<br />Add the garlic followed by onions.<br />Once they become translucent, add the peas and carrots.<br />Cook for about <span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong>10 minutes</strong></span>, stirring occasionally.<br />Now add tomato and let it cook further. (for about <span style="color:#ff9966;"><strong>5 mins</strong></span>)<br />Add <strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;">chilli-garlic sauce</span></strong> followed by salt and chilli powder.<br />Now add the dry pasta and mix well.<br />Adjust seasoning. Add more sauce if needed.<br />A little bit of chopped <span style="color:#33cc00;">fresh spring onions</span> would go nicely with this.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></div></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324796389869501762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 312px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzPbhb83Jw5LNn6YRZq0M9OweBLogojacpcI4Ew3thDZWmz2MdaSN-gSPc_LZlHan84VHpHUBO24zV-VBEdLAVfkKTgOqI55nEbhv449q28NHH6KapLxc9mwCiuhV_rVJZVffiWq3fjJh/s400/P2130009.JPG" border="0" /> </span><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc33cc;">Serve with some freshly grated Parmesan, if you like.<br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324797523520460866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQGIhFQ0qLFkXzh13SwW9zJusNwT6h-kyU_gb30sMjmgy6EUSZaPpkASUwo0odxnWu8tTHO-ZsfXltrItRWvbeerxnUXcrDIf4kSk-xOQi86KNsYP6tyGs84vFUnQ5Ccj8GVLxo49RR3x/s400/P2130010.JPG" border="0" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#6666cc;"><strong>If you are a spice lover, try this dish</strong>.</span> I was never into pasta so much till i started preparing it my own way. <span style="color:#ffff66;">Thanks to my husband for giving me this idea.</span> You can use different combination of vegetables, but i prefer to keep it basic. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>Maintaining Perfect Pasta:</u></span></strong> To <span style="color:#ff6600;">keep</span> <span style="color:#ff6600;">cooked pasta fresh</span> for later use, <span style="color:#33ccff;">toss it with some amount of vegetable oil or olive oil</span> and refrigerate.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is on its way to <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>FIC</strong></span> hosted by </span><a href="http://easyntastyrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/04/announcing-fic.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Neha</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> started by </span><a href="http://tumyumtreats.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Harini</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.</span></p>ARUNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192544996428148809noreply@blogger.com69