tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67350578737729758832024-03-14T01:16:21.758-07:00Killer On The PlateA blog for great food and presentation, DIY craft projects and table decoration/ layout.. Also living the kiwi way in Aucklandkillerontheplatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16666812464749235277noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735057873772975883.post-15805304498154042082012-04-01T21:45:00.000-07:002012-04-01T21:45:21.901-07:00MEC March 2012 Roundup Microwave Easy Cooking March 2012 Edition is finally here. Firstly, many thanks to all those wonderful chefs who have been "MICROWAVING this MARCH" (I think I need a psych consult for my alliteration frenzy) to participate in this event. Your contributions have changed my perception of the indispensable microwave. A gadget, I thought, was basically meant only to re-heat food!<br />
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I love the idea of giving a healthy start to a beautiful day with Harini's <a href="http://tamalapaku.blogspot.com/2012/03/apple-cinnamon-oatmeal.html">Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal</a>. Packed with the goodness of oats, this looks like the perfect breakfast before a long day..<br />
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The thought of beginning my day with these <a href="http://killerontheplate.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/muthiya-steamed-vegetable-dumplings.html">Steamed Vegetable Dumplings</a>, commonly known as the Gujarathi Muthiya, fills me with so much anticipation for what lies ahead. To be honest I can munch some of these with ketchup or coriander chutney any time of the day!<br />
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Another breakfast/ brunch option for busy days is Rajani's wholesome <a href="http://mykitchentrials.wordpress.com/2012/03/29/pumpkin-pie-oatmeal/">Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal</a>. A great dish for those times when one is keen to try something unusual or finish that leftover pumpkin puree!<br />
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My comfort food is this <a href="http://killerontheplate.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/bulgur-wheat-pilaf.html">Bulghur Wheat Pilaf</a> which combines the goodness of whole grains and vegetables. The recipe is easily adaptable to couscous too!<br />
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I love <a href="http://foodssrilanka.blogspot.co.nz/" target="_blank">Food Corner's</a> brave recipe for <a href="http://foodssrilanka.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/easy-microwaved-potato-chips.html" target="_blank">Easy Microwaved Potato Chips</a>. A healthy zero/ minimal oil recipe for those crunchable potato chips. Now I can munch on my favourite snack minus the guilt.<br />
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This drool-worthy <a href="http://tamalapaku.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/vegan-chocolate-instant-mug-cake.html" target="_blank">Vegan chocolate Instant Mug Cake</a> by Harini of <a href="http://tamalapaku.blogspot.com/">Tamalapaku</a> is perfect to sneak with on cold winter evenings. <br />
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Srivalli's healthy <a href="http://spicingyourlife.blogspot.in/2012/03/chocolate-brownie-low-fat-and-vegan-how.html">Low fat chocolate Brownies</a> are perfect for sharing some sweet bites with loved ones. I am thinking chocolate brownies.. I am thinking vanilla ice cream... I am thinking yummmmmmmmmmmm...<br />
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Maude of <a href="http://www.myspicycinnamon.com/">Spicy Cinnamon</a> has sent 2 easy cakes for all cake lovers:<br />
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</div>This <a href="http://www.myspicycinnamon.com/2012/03/5-minutes-chocolate-miracle.html">5-minute Chocolate Miracle Cake</a> is a great way to satiate those omnipresent chocolate cravings.<br />
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her <a href="http://www.myspicycinnamon.com/2012/03/chocolate-chip-cookie-cake.html">Chocolate chip Cookie Cake</a> is a fascinating twist to the 5-minute cake, flavoured with vanilla and full of chocolate chips.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5TeVDYpvJoPWsOfgT0ucDa9tqxs7sR8UtR0gKM2ixSGUcpN9oVhAh2yzzQXPJxMDKYU4t00mcapeIZib2wzfDva5EXMv8lsnayESqT_2_-W4g3woMMaNm4tlh7vHxRCuyxDfPH01/s1600/microwave+chocolate+chip+cake" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="267px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5TeVDYpvJoPWsOfgT0ucDa9tqxs7sR8UtR0gKM2ixSGUcpN9oVhAh2yzzQXPJxMDKYU4t00mcapeIZib2wzfDva5EXMv8lsnayESqT_2_-W4g3woMMaNm4tlh7vHxRCuyxDfPH01/s400/microwave+chocolate+chip+cake" width="400px" /></a></div>I am head over heels in love with Srivalli's <a href="http://spicingyourlife.blogspot.in/2012/03/chocolate-cake-paniyaram-eggless.html">Eggless Chocolate Cake</a> recipe, a quick and easy way to make gorgeous surprise treats for those very special days.<br />
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</div>I never thought it was possible to create traditional desserts in fifteen minutes until I came across Priya's recipe for <a href="http://enveetukitchen.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/aval-payasampoha-kheer-microwave.html">Aval Payasam</a> or poha kheer.<br />
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Or Rajani's microwave version of <a href="http://mykitchentrials.wordpress.com/2012/03/24/mw-corn-halwa/">Corn Halwa</a>; another unique recipe for another unique inspirational flavour.<br />
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I love the idea of preparing the all-time-favourite (it is certainly mine) <a href="http://mykitchentrials.wordpress.com/2012/03/25/carrot-halwa/">Carrot Halwa</a> is less than half an hour. This one is the sure path to my hubby's heart...<br />
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I have made an exception to my "only vegetarian" rule here, but I just could not refuse <a href="http://turmerickitchen.blogspot.co.nz/">Jaguti's</a> <a href="http://turmerickitchen.blogspot.com/2012/03/mood-for-some-fish-macha-besara-or-fish.html">Macha Besara Fish recipe</a>. The photograph is tempting me to make a vegetarian version of this. Tofu Besara anyone?<br />
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Dumplings makes Daring...<br />
Microwave makes Meals...<br />
and Privish makes Pilaf!!<br />
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I decided to try a slightly funkier twist to the humble "daliya" or bulgur wheat for my <a href="http://killerontheplate.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/microwave-easy-cooking-on-plate.html" target="_blank">Microwave Easy Cooking Event</a>, and the results pleasantly surprised me.<br />
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<u><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">RECIPE</span></u><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">serves 4</span></i><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup cracked wheat/ bulgur wheat or couscous</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tsp vegetable oil</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp cumin seeds</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup onions, diced</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup green beans, diced</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup carrots diced</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 cup green peas</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 inch piece of ginger, grated</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4 cloves garlic</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp cayenne pepper</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">salt </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp lime juice</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Method:</span></i><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Microwave the oil and cumin seeds in a glass bowl for 30 seconds on HIGH.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add the Bulgur wheat and mix well. Cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, stirring once in between.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add all the other ingredients and mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, stirring once in between.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add 1.5 cups hot water and mix well. Cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 8 minutes. </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Stir well and microwave for another minute.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Drizzle some lime juice on top and serve with mint yogurt or <a href="http://killerontheplate.blogspot.co.nz/2011/12/avocado-guacamole.html" target="_blank">guacamole</a></span><br />
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This is my second entry to my <a href="http://killerontheplate.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/microwave-easy-cooking-on-plate.html" target="_blank">Microwave Easy Cooking Event</a>.<br />
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</div> <a href="http://sravscc.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/announcing-cooking-concepts-8-vegan.html" target="_blank">Vegan Diet-Only plant based</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and <a href="http://simplysensationalfood.blogspot.com/p/simplyfood-events.html" target="_blank">Naina's</a> <a href="http://seduceyourtastebuds.blogspot.in/2012/04/event-announcement-flavors-of-turkey.html" target="_blank">Flavours of Turkey</a> hosted by <a href="http://seduceyourtastebuds.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">seduceyourtastebuds</a></div>killerontheplatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16666812464749235277noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735057873772975883.post-83401824919368629192012-03-06T23:31:00.008-08:002012-04-02T18:06:01.363-07:00Muthiya (Steamed Vegetable dumplings)This March, we do have some delicious recipes from <a href="http://killerontheplate.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/microwave-easy-cooking-on-plate.html" target="_blank">MEC</a> coming on our plate. I have to admit, somewhat reluctantly, that I have never really used the microwave very much for cooking. Of course I use the microwave ever so often to prepare idlis and dhoklas from instant mixes and grill cougette slices before topping them on my sandwhiches. On rare occasions, I have also made some brave (Vish prefers to call them "disastrous") attempts to soggy patties and stony cookies. Not to mention, the time when I managed to go wrong even with my mum's trusted <em>daal baati</em> recipe (Believe it or not, I actually cooked the <em>baatis </em>in microwave instead of the oven)! <br />
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Not surprisingly, when I decided to participate in my own "Microwave Easy Cooking" event, I thought of it more like the "Microwave Edibles Challenge". To stay clear of more brave (read disastrous) experiments, I stuck to the Oh-so-reliable Tarla Dalal's Oh-so-reliable doodhi muthiya recipe from Oh-so reliable "Microwave Desi Khana book".<br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u>Recipe:</u></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup whole wheat flour</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3/4 cup semolina (rawa)</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup bengal gram flour</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 cups grated vegetables (such as spinach, cabbage, bottle guard, I used equal parts of carrot and green beans)</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 onion, finely chopped</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1-2 green chilly finely chopped</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tbsp ginger garlic paste</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 tsp turmeric</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 tsp garam masala</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 tsp cumin seeds</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 tsp fennel seeds</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">juice of 1.5 lemons</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 tsp soda bicarb</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 tsp asafoetida</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4 tbsp oil</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">salt to taste</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tbsp sugar (I totally omitted the sugar)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">for tempering:</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tsp mustard seeds</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tsp sesame seeds</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 tsp asafoetida</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">few curry leaves (optional)</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4 tbsp oil</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Method:</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1) Strain all the liquid from the vegetables and pat them dry. The liquid can be used later to knead the dough, if required</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2) Combine all the ingredients, except those for tempering, in a bowl and knead in to a dough.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3) Rub your palms with oil and divide the dough into four equal portions. roll each portion into a cylinder, about 1 inch thick.</span><br />
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</span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4) Place 2 rolls in a greased shallow dish. Cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Allow to stand for 1 minute. A good test to check if the dumplings are cooked to perfection is by passing a toothpick </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For tempering, heat oil in a microwave proof bowl for 30 seconds. Add mustard seeds, sesame seeds and curry leaves and microwave for another 15 seconds. Pour the tempered oil over the dumplings and toss.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqCo4rr1Gxw2UT5dA2L2Oj6Hpj0hlwPbk-Y6C7qRiLYGW05FevzsLqc7N8OZBEmb9WQkGw_624sXNeOHXZoSCWJgXWAQazCUkpUmWb1AeYHCS_FERBwxLwL1vALRH39X-LnqdOzKc/s1600/microwave+muthiya.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="307px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqCo4rr1Gxw2UT5dA2L2Oj6Hpj0hlwPbk-Y6C7qRiLYGW05FevzsLqc7N8OZBEmb9WQkGw_624sXNeOHXZoSCWJgXWAQazCUkpUmWb1AeYHCS_FERBwxLwL1vALRH39X-LnqdOzKc/s400/microwave+muthiya.jpg" width="400px" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Microwave on HIGH for another minute before serving with tamarind chutney.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This healthy vegetarian dumpling recipes is my official entry to my <a href="http://www.killerontheplate.blogspot.co.nz/2012/02/microwave-easy-cooking-on-plate.html" target="_blank">Microwave Easy Cooking March 2012</a>.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><a href="http://allergyfreecookery.blogspot.co.nz/" target="_blank">allergy friendly lunch box </a>, Tinned Tomatoes <a href="http://www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2012/02/bookmarked-recipes-february-2012.html" target="_blank">Bookmarked Recipes</a> and</span><br />
and <a href="http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.in/2012/03/snacks-recipes-evening-snacks-recipes.html">Snack recipes event</a> hosted by My Culinary Creations</div>killerontheplatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16666812464749235277noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735057873772975883.post-73147333118907900762012-02-29T00:12:00.004-08:002012-03-29T12:02:19.989-07:00Microwave Easy Cooking on the PlateIt seems these days, I host events more frequently than I post recipes... I can only but hide behind a few (somewhat lame) excuses... prior commitments, too much going on on the work front and sheer laziness ( although not necessarily in that order) take up most of my time. Not to mention a broken laptop and a clean blackberry (Oh yes, we washed it in the washing machine!)<br />
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Coming back to the point, here is the announcement for this month's Microwave Easy Cooking (MEC). Srivalli from <a href="http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cooking 4 all Seasons</a> has been doing <a href="http://www.blogger.com/(http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/2007/08/announcing-microwave-easy-cooking-event.html" target="_blank">MEC</a> for ages now. I am sure she has a library full of tempting Microwave recipes of all shapes and sizes somehwere on her blog.<br />
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For all those who are new to MEC, the event is easy enough... all you have to do is a post ANY dish made in the microwave. The theme is general, so be it soups, salads, snacks, entree, mains, dessert.... all are welcome IF they are in keeping with the following rules:<br />
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1)All cooking must be done in the microwave.<br />
2) Please give clear instructons, especially about the time and power at which the cooking has been done.<br />
3) Preferably vegetarian recipes please.<br />
4) Any number of entries allowed.<br />
5) Old entries can be submitted, provided they are re-posted and linked to this event.<br />
6) All entries must link back to this page and to Srivalli's <a href="http://www.blogger.com/(http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/2007/08/announcing-microwave-easy-cooking-event.html" target="_blank">MEC</a>.<br />
7) Please include the following logo in your post, as it helps to spread word.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Microwaving!</div>killerontheplatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16666812464749235277noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735057873772975883.post-7712348444876435992012-02-23T01:36:00.001-08:002012-03-29T12:02:19.990-07:00Love Lock with sweets-Part 2.Some of the most beautiful words I have ever known:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">"...And give your hearts away in love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">but not to each other for safekeeping,</div><div style="text-align: center;">for only the hand of life can contain your hearts..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and stand together but not too near together</div><div style="text-align: center;">for the pillars of a temple stand apart</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and the Oak Tree and the Cyprus grow not into each others shadow!"</div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>-Translated from Khalil Gibran</i></div><br />
and now for the round-up to some blissfully endearing desserts and sweets to celebrate the Love this February:<br />
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First up is this healthy and colourful <a href="http://sweetkaramkapi.blogspot.co.nz/2012/01/fresh-fruit-pastry.html" target="_blank">Fresh Fruit Pastry</a> by the adventurous Vidhya of <a href="http://sweetkaramkapi.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Karam Kapi</a>. I am quite positive this delicious and creamy fruit pastry must have added that extra sweetness to her anniversary celebrations.<a href="http://sweetkaramkapi.blogspot.co.nz/2012/01/fresh-fruit-pastry.html"></a><br />
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Cheryl's hubby is all smiles, courtesy this chocolate laden <a href="http://wp.me/p11mD9-jy" target="_blank">Chocolaty Buttery Oatmeal</a> from her <a href="http://kitchenkemistry.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">kitchenkemistry</a>. Now, whoever said,that the path to a man's heart was not via his stomach ;)?<br />
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I am just in love with this <a href="http://vardhiniskitchen.blogspot.com/2012/02/marble-cake-with-whipped-cream-frosting.html" target="_blank">marble cake with whipped cream frosting</a> sent by Vardhini of Zesty Palette. It looks so tempting as she illustrates each step, I am sure most of us wouldn't be able to resist it till all the layers are done.<br />
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The gutsy gajar halwa is considered to be the queen of Indian Sweets, and I believe I am yet to come across a person who can resist this bright orange gritty halwa. Anjali Shukla of <a href="http://anjali-cooklog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Spice n Sugar Tales</a> does full justice to this zesty <a href="http://anjali-cooklog.blogspot.com/2012/01/doodhiya-gazar-halwa-milky-carrot-fudge.html" target="_blank">Doodhiya Gazar Halwa/ Milky Carrot Fudge</a>. Some great cooking and great photography here!<br />
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Jayashree of <a href="http://www.cookingepisodes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Foodie in Me</a> has shared this wonderful <a href="http://www.cookingepisodes.blogspot.in/2012/02/low-calorie-no-bake-chocolate.html" target="_blank">Low Calorie No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake</a>. Just to confirm: Yes! it has chocolate! and yes! it is a cheesecake! But with a lower dose of calories; Now you can have your cake and eat it too!<br />
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Kudos to Anamika Sharma of <a href="http://madcookingfusions.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">madcookingfusions</a> for sending in these <a href="http://madcookingfusions.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/rose-petals-beetroot-semolina-cakes-valentines-day-recipe/" target="_blank">Petals Beetroot Semolina Cakes</a>. These little treats are so pretty... you won't believe they are edible!! <br />
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Nupur from UK Rasoi has created an eclectic blend of ginger and almonds with her <a href="http://uk-rasoi.blogspot.com/2012/02/almond-ginger-macaroon.html%20http://uk-rasoi.blogspot.com/2012/02/almond-ginger-macaroon.html%20http://uk-rasoi.blogspot.com/2012/02/almond-ginger-macaroon.html" target="_blank">Almond Ginger Macaroons</a>.<br />
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Rasya Srinath of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/:%20http://rascookbook.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Vegetarian Food & Me</a> has also tried some <a href="http://rascookbook.blogspot.com/2012/02/ginger-almond-biscuits.html#more" target="_blank">Ginger-Almond Biscuits</a> as healthy vegetarian alternative to cookies.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihBKM1iW5Tm0kz0pTdcpjCatKa_Fv37LN4TglG_tk4Ypl_SD9vOq0MNxF2o27crGdkW7-OVsYP6f0cZIVSWtcoMoZl-qIRJJ4EYMj5y3Kb09v1zTOxLPoHELH50CJTuvXN2lop37M-/s1600/5.+cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihBKM1iW5Tm0kz0pTdcpjCatKa_Fv37LN4TglG_tk4Ypl_SD9vOq0MNxF2o27crGdkW7-OVsYP6f0cZIVSWtcoMoZl-qIRJJ4EYMj5y3Kb09v1zTOxLPoHELH50CJTuvXN2lop37M-/s320/5.+cookies.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div>Had my laptop been 3D, I would have licked Rathais's <a href="http://rathaisrecipes.blogspot.com/2012/02/butter-cookies.html" target="_blank">Butter cookies</a> straight of the screen. The cookies seem to be waiting to go in the mouth and melt into their buttery bliss.. Don't believe me, believe this pic!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht_noaqF-6rIyIwa1pxX6ocHiMMXjVBRl1EZHAFCvhrYezdODhTtu7851E1RiKK795v33tZi5ptf3PCf7kF49O4nbTo9eZHxYXa3Hv3zAkHDwAovK2ST1xaM_XQfgR3RSQl9Mydmja/s1600/11.+butter+cookies.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht_noaqF-6rIyIwa1pxX6ocHiMMXjVBRl1EZHAFCvhrYezdODhTtu7851E1RiKK795v33tZi5ptf3PCf7kF49O4nbTo9eZHxYXa3Hv3zAkHDwAovK2ST1xaM_XQfgR3RSQl9Mydmja/s320/11.+butter+cookies.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><br />
Pradnya has also presented this vibrant <a href="http://pumpkinfarmfood.blogspot.com/2012/01/berry-souffle-eggless-strawberry.html" target="_blank">Berry Souffle</a>, an accidental surprise of delightful strawberry and raspberry.<br />
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Gayathri of <a href="http://gayathriscookspot.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gayathri's Cook Spot</a> sends these cute <a href="http://gayathriscookspot.blogspot.com/2012/01/vanilla-and-chocolate-cake-pops.html" target="_blank">Vanilla and Chocolate Pops</a>. A very creative and delicious method to use those omnipresent left-over cake crumbs<br />
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Another innovative and practical entry is this gorgeous <a href="http://tasteofpearlcity.blogspot.co.nz/2012/01/banofee-pie-in-glass-for-sweet-punch.html" target="_blank">Banofee Pie</a> by Umm Mymoonah of Taste of Pearl City. Ever since I've seen this recipe I am thinking Umm.......yummmm yummmm!<br />
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Nupur of UK Rasoi gives the traditional kheer (rice pudding) a healthy twist with her <a href="http://uk-rasoi.blogspot.com/2012/01/brown-rice-carrot-kheer.html" target="_blank">Brown Rice Carrot Kheer</a>. A healthy and innovative pudding worth bookmarking immediately.<br />
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Princy of <a href="http://spicyfoood.blogspot.in/" target="_blank">Spoonful of my Spicyfoood</a> has sent in some crunchy <a href="http://spicyfoood.blogspot.in/2012/02/strawberry-banana-crunchy-muffins.html#more" target="_blank">Banana strawberry muffins</a>. Just what I needed to make my day.<br />
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Resh of <a href="http://www.daily-cuppa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daily Cuppa</a> has share her recipe for the perfect tea time treat. This simple, soft and moist <a href="http://daily-cuppa.blogspot.com/2012/01/back-to-basics-butter-cake.html%20%20%20URL:http://daily-cuppa.blogspot.com/2012/01/back-to-basics-butter-cake.html%20%20%20URL:http://daily-cuppa.blogspot.com/2012/01/back-to-basics-butter-cake.html" target="_blank">Butter Cake</a> is a sure keeper<br />
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This hog-a-licious <a href="http://anzzcafe.com/nutty-chocolate-molten-lava-cake/" target="_blank">Chocolate Molten Lava Cake</a> by <a href="http://www.anzzcafe.com/" target="_blank">AnzzCafe</a> is simply to die for. A classic at its best!<br />
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Sravani of <a href="http://sravscc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Srav's Culinary Concepts</a> has sent in these delicious heart-shaped <a href="http://sravscc.blogspot.com/2012/02/nutella-brownies.html" target="_blank">Nutella Brownies</a>. This is a healthy "instant" dessert made with all handy ingredients. If chocolate is an aphrodisiac, then these brownies are just the recipe to make good evenings great...<br />
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More sweet treats from Vardhini- these little <a href="http://vardhiniskitchen.blogspot.com/2012/02/jaffa-cakes-for-gourmet-seven.html" target="_blank">Jaffa Cakes</a> hide the lovely surprise of soft jelly beneath a hard chocolate shell... Oh! how I am drooling over this one..<br />
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Kavi from <a href="http://www.myedibles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Edible entertainment</a> shares this easy <a href="http://myedibles.blogspot.com/2011/12/eggless-banana-chocolate-chip-cake.html" target="_blank">Eggless Banana Chocolate Chip Cake</a><br />
Perfect for all those times when you are craving a mouthful but don't wan't to work too hard for it.<br />
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<a href="http://kitchenkemistry.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Kitchenkemistry</a>'s Cheryl has once again created some valentine magic with her <a href="http://wp.me/p11mD9-k9" target="_blank">Pink Lamingtons - Valentine's Day Treat</a>. Try it to know it :).<br />
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Princy Vinoth of <a href="http://spicyfoood.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Spicy Food</a> celebrates the valentine love with this refreshing <a href="http://spicyfoood.blogspot.com/2012/01/strawberry-yogurt.html" target="_blank">Strawberry Yoghurt</a>. My personal favourite for warm summer evenings.<br />
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Rathai from <a href="http://rathaisrecipes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rathai's Recipes</a> has sent in a <a href="http://rathaisrecipes.blogspot.com/2012/02/dodol-dhodal.html" target="_blank">Dodol / dhodal</a>, a rich, jelly sweetmeat of Malay origins, that has somehow managed to remain the best-kept secret of Malaysia<br />
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Srilekha shares the authentic moon-shaped <a href="http://sriscooking.blogspot.com/2012/02/chandra-kaantalu.html" target="_blank">Chandra-Kantalu</a> and delectable <a href="http://sriscooking.blogspot.com/2012/02/cashew-laddu.html" target="_blank">Cashew Laddu</a> on <a href="http://sriscooking.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sri's Cooking</a>.<br />
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Deepa from Hamaree Rasoi made these yummy <a href="http://hamareerasoi.blogspot.co.nz/2011/12/eggless-whole-wheat-cookies.html" target="_blank">Eggless Wholewheat Cookies</a> to share last christmas<br />
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Each time I see the pride young mothers take in their little ones, I am bowled over yet again. Pradnya of <a href="http://pumpkinfarmfood.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Pumpkin Farm</a> shares a recipe of <a href="http://pumpkinfarmfood.blogspot.com/2012/02/cake-pops.html" target="_blank">Cake Pops</a> she prepared for her son's birthday. I am sure all the kids were delighted.<br />
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Sravani of <a href="http://sravscc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Srav's Culinary Concepts</a> has made these <a href="http://sravscc.blogspot.com/2012/01/chocolate-cookies.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Cookies</a> from Wilton's Cookie cutter. An entertaining project for kids and grown ups alike :).<br />
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</div>And so ends the Round-up to Love-Lock with sweets Part-2. Time to stop drooling and go back to some hands-on cooking guys!killerontheplatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16666812464749235277noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735057873772975883.post-61716003713121357872012-01-10T01:57:00.000-08:002012-03-29T12:02:04.841-07:00"Dressing up" for the new yearI am not really sure how do I begin this post without the annual cliché of “Happy New Year” considering it is already 10 (did I just say TEN?) days into 2012. I, for one, am still recovering from the holiday fever. Lets face it... My beautiful holiday in the surreal south island of New Zealand seemed to last only a couple of days (even though my calendar believes otherwise; it says it was 2-week long), my mum and brother stayed back with me after the holiday for only a few hours (even though they insist it has been another week) and all these exhilarating and adventurous nuances seem to have happened months ago, even though I<br />
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And now that all is done and over, I am back to the "routine". Not that I dislike my "routine", but after this short-long break I am a little wary of it. Just like one is a bit wary of those good ol' vegetables after a hearty binge on chocolate and chips. I guess its time I find something to spice my routine up- just the way my mother's zesty mustard dressing spices up this invigorating salad.<br />
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<em><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: inherit;"><b>Recipe: Garden salad in mustard dressing</b></span></em><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4 cups vegetables, such as mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, pineapple, bell peppers, gherkins, olives, jalapenos, courgettes, babycorn/sweet corn, paneer, etc, cut into bite sized pieces </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #444444;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For the Dressing:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 tablespoons thick yoghurt </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 teapoon vinegar </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp chilli sauce </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp organo</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp chilli flakes </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp <strong>mustard powder*</strong> </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">salt and pepper</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Procedure:</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Prepare the dressing by whisking the mustard powder with yoghurt smoothly. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk well.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pour the dressing over the salad vegetables and serve.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">*Note: The mustard powder (rai ki koori) used in this recipe is peeled and ground mustard seed. If you are unable to get hold of the powder, then grind some yellow (not black) mustard seeds to make it.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">This delightful salad is now a part of Vardhini's <a href="http://vardhiniskitchen.blogspot.com/2012/01/zesty-palette-series-3-new-u-event.html" target="_blank">New U</a></span></div>killerontheplatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16666812464749235277noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735057873772975883.post-84088115315288320412011-12-05T01:59:00.001-08:002011-12-09T22:57:54.155-08:00Carrot Cinnamon and Chocolate CupcakesI have to admit that till a month ago, I was among the large majority (or is it minority?) of people who scrunch their noses at the thought of a carrot cake. I mean really? A vegetable cake? Now that sounded something really bizarre, perhaps a treat on rabbit farms, perhaps a valiant attempt by a die-hard food nutritionist to make something sweet? But that was until a month ago, when a friend of mine "enlightened" me that no, carrot cake does NOT smell like salad, no, carrot cake is NOT orange and yes, carrot cake CAN BE finger-licking delicious.<br />
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</div><div>Hence this humble effort to tackle the mighty carrot cake. I was still a bit apprehensive of diving head-long into a carrot cake which had heavy potential of turning out into a fiasco (considering it is me), so I tamed the carroty flavor with chocolate and cinnamon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a alt=" how to make eggless carrot cake" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NOyV-5UauctZjiRrtmapxABBRbeEMoJFe017cHijkmaekKEGf6Talq74gcinuUMmrpqF1wvUONpvT7dbNWkw7RQGgV3PITbj73daJJncL0oNVy2PQ0AB5TVhWS1fxnj9049qOOCn/s1600/eggless+carrot+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NOyV-5UauctZjiRrtmapxABBRbeEMoJFe017cHijkmaekKEGf6Talq74gcinuUMmrpqF1wvUONpvT7dbNWkw7RQGgV3PITbj73daJJncL0oNVy2PQ0AB5TVhWS1fxnj9049qOOCn/s640/eggless+carrot+cake.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><div></div><div><br />
</div><div>If you could overlook the unapologetic and unpoetic alliteration, the <b>Carrot Cinnamon and Chocolate Cupcakes </b>(maybe I should have named this post "The Penta-C) were delightful. They came out of the oven super-soft and moist and are adapted from <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/my-eggless-carrot-cake-240444" target="_blank">here</a> to make with wholemeal wheat flour and Oh yes, they are eggless too.</div><div><br />
</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ingredients:</span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(makes 6)</span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (I used Champion Wholemeal Wheat flour)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup sugar (I used white granulated sugar)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup melted butter (if using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup grated carrot</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup milk</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 teaspoon vinegar</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 teaspoon vanilla essence</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Method:</span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(explained in detail for dummies, since i myself am one)</span></i></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Blend the wholemeal flour with sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon powder.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add the vinegar, vanilla essence and grated carrots and mix thoroughly. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add butter, followed by milk and stir well with a wooden spatula, ensuring that there are no lumps. The batter will be somewhat thick and not really pour-able, due to the grated carrot in it. This is perfect! Yes, it is okay to lick a bit of it now ;).</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These cup cakes rise reasonably, so fill the molds only to 3/4th their capacity with a spoon.</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Once out of the oven, let it cool COMPLETELY. I was quiet impatient so I placed the entire mold in the fridge after 5-10 minutes at room temperature</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Once cool, the cupcakes come off the mold pretty easily.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Its now time to dig in!</span></li>
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</div><div>and so it is for me :). I am off to dig in some more!!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> This sinfully delightful Carrot Cinammon and Chocolate Cake is off to <a href="http://vardhiniskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/12/zesty-palette-series-2-sinful-delights.html" target="_blank">zesty palette's Sinful Delight event</a><br />
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and <a href="http://ticklingpalates.blogspot.com/2011/12/announcing-lets-cook-10-baked-goodies.html" target="_blank">Tickling Palates Baked Goodies</a>.<br />
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And extending the alliteration, carrot cinnamon and chocolate cupcakes as Christmas treat to <a href="http://whatkatebaked.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://whatkatebaked.blogspot.com/</a> and <a href="http://lavenderandlovage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://lavenderandlovage.blogspot.com/</a> hosted by whatkatebaked<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ynuHwNwDM_sEazZufoGvusDf_Rw2moRWv0okwjPFMGA-vV7C8ikjgxEZ_VHxWa2YxkbtF5uvCnUIXOE3AWQxr83cbI535d95DSKs76eIyOMFtSNNEdwKQUPWqB45e-vd4Kkn5k_X/s1600/Tea+Time+Treatrs+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ynuHwNwDM_sEazZufoGvusDf_Rw2moRWv0okwjPFMGA-vV7C8ikjgxEZ_VHxWa2YxkbtF5uvCnUIXOE3AWQxr83cbI535d95DSKs76eIyOMFtSNNEdwKQUPWqB45e-vd4Kkn5k_X/s1600/Tea+Time+Treatrs+logo.jpg" /></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>and <a href="http://bronmarshall.com/blog/2011_sweet_new_zealand_december_round_up.html" target="_blank">sweet new zealand hosted by Bron Marshall</a><br />
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</div>killerontheplatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16666812464749235277noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735057873772975883.post-57217948843480550512011-12-03T13:22:00.001-08:002011-12-10T18:04:28.832-08:00Avocado GuacamoleAs if Sunday evenings themselves are not depressing enough, its raining today... again! A wet sticky climax to a wet sticky week spent swatting flies, watching movies, eating popcorn and motivating ourselves (quiet unsuccessfully) to complete our chores. As with most Sunday evening, this one too ends with the now frustrating realization that MOTIVATING and WEEKEND simply do not maintain pace, because by the time "motivating" finally happens, the "weekend" is as good as gone.<br />
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Imagine I have been harping about the oh-so-green avocado all Friday, reminding you how the 50 (or was it more like 20?) nutrients along with heaps of vitamins, antacids and blah blah is so much better than the popcorn you are munching on. Come Saturday, I am all the more convincing, what with my best efforts to describe the bright green buttery flesh that can moisturize even the driest of deserts with its freshness. By Sunday afternoon, I am at my very best, rendering tempting (and 10 fold economic) versions of Avocado Guacamole, yes that smooth buttery melt-in-the-mouth guacamole offered in Mexican joints, $2 per mouthful. And now that I finally have your attention and you do want to try something with the Avocados- if only to shut me up- you realize that its late Sunday evening, not the perfect time to be all worked up about Avocados, but perhaps something simpler? See what I mean? That's the kind of depressing gloom Sunday evenings bring.<br />
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But then, whichever moron implied that avocado guacamole isn't simple (not me I hope)!<br />
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<u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ingredients for Avocado Guacamole</span></u><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">makes about 300 g</span></i><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 Ripe Avocados</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3-4 green chillies, (we prefer our guacamole very hot, but you can adjust as per your taste)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 cup mint leaves</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 teaspoon vinegar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/3 cup sour cream or thick yoghurt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1-2 Jalapeno pepper (optional); pickled jalapeno can also be used</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 teaspoon cumin seeds</span><br />
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We just love using this guacamole as a dip for fries and rice cracker, as a topping on our pizza and with enchildas. Mmmmm, am off to dip in it!<br />
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This brilliant green guacamole is now adding colour to <a href="http://killerontheplate.blogspot.com/2011/12/avocado-guacamole.html" target="_blank">Simply sensational Food's Red and Green Christmas event</a><br />
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I am pretty sure that I am not the only person who collected Cocktail Umbrellas for their dolls or to jazz up sorbets, ice creams and obviously cocktails.<br />
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mere thought of them teases the insides of my mouth with their tangy
citrusy flavor and makes my tongue frolic and rollick (okay I made up that
word, but you know what I mean) in their sweet flowing freshness. So when I saw
fresh strawberries sitting prettily in my local farmers market after a long
winter-- which makes me realize at this point that this is surely heading
down an…er.. well, an awkward path…
considering that the strawberry season is still far away for many, I am extremely (sincerely) sorry for making
all the strawberry-starved northern hemisphere drool over sweet citrusy strawberry
flesh dotted by pleasant surprise of gritty seeds that make the strawberry
experience so gloriou- there I go again, but as I was saying, yes I am sincerely
apologetic for making you drooool, perhaps you could bookmark this to read
later (sheepishly)?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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But for
those who are frolicking and rollicking in strawberries like me, I shall
complete my strawberry tirade. So when I saw fresh strawberries sitting prettily in my local
farmers market, I bought them by the pound. Now, I love my chunky strawberry
smoothie to the core, I love my glass of refreshing strawberry juice after a
grinding day at work, I love strawberry slices floating in my cereal every
morning and of course I love nibbling strawberries straight off the bowl,
but this weekend for some unknown reason, I absolutely HAD to try David Lebovitz's <a href="http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2010/07/vegan-strawberry-ice-cream-recipe/" target="_blank">this</a> Strawberry Ice Cream recipe. Although, on second thoughts, having an ice-cream
feasible freezer that does not look like an igloo every other day should have
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I have to confess, however, that I did tweak the recipe a bit even though David has pointed out the obvious fact that "If you change the ingredients in a recipe, the results will vary". The Original Recipe is for Vegan Ice Cream using rice milk but since I wanted my ice cream creamier, I used Anchor Pure Cream instead. I have also replaced the honey with equal quantity of Select Raspberry Jam. Thankfully both the changes caused results to vary for good :).<br />
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along the circumference, it hadn’t made much progress. We stirred it well with
a spatula and back it went in the freezer. 'Dessert at 8' could NOT be strawberry
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<div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">One of my fondest childhood memories is plucking tender pods of Okra, just when the heads are still slightly rosy and the Okra themselves, a brilliant shade of brilliant shade of green. I warily remember insisting on "helping" to slice the Okra pods and stuffing them with spices ground earlier in the day, while watching old re-runs of "Bewitched" and "I Dream of Jeanie".</div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We finallyyy (that's the last one I promise) moved into a larger, prettier house in the South of Auckland, just a day before Deepavali, the Indian festival of lights. The festival itself called for sweet celebrations, and the new house warranted further excuses for Double Dessert!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">These Eggless Chocolate Brownies with Boysenberry Ice Cream served both the occasions perfectly. They were a super-hit Halloween Treat on the following day, marking the beginning of a beautiful new friendship, one that I will cherish forever..... Read On..</span><br />
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Probably the best thing about these Brownies is that no fancy ingredients are required and everything that goes in them <b>(All Purpose Flour, Cocoa powder- even grated chocolate will do, baking powder, castor sugar, butter, milk and vanilla essence)</b> are usually always around in my kitchen, which leaves the whole premediated decide-your-menu-before-grocery-shopping-thingy out, something I must confess I am not very good at. And even better: within an hour the scrumptious hog-a-licious brownies are ready!<br />
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To make the brownie batter, I first threw in a big blob of unsalted butter (150 grams) and 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder in a microwave safe bowl (we couldn't resist the temptation and threw in some chunks of <b>Cadbury's Almonds Chocolate Bar</b> as well) and warmed it till the butter and chocolate had melted to what looked like a yummy chocolate smoothie (delicious already:D). At about this time I also started preheating my oven to 200 °C.<br />
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This delicious looking (and tasting- yes I couldn't resist licking some) chocolate smoothie was blended and beaten with 1 and 1/4 cup castor sugar and a dash of Vanilla essence. 1 and 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour + 1/2 teaspoon baking powder was also added and mixed well. At this point some chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts) can also be added. The resulting mixture is rather thick and dry, so milk is blended in to till the cake batter reaches a pourable, but not runny, consistency (about 3/4 cup).<br />
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The brownie batter was then poured in an 8 inch square baking dish that had been greased with butter and dusted evenly with All Purpose Flour and baked at 180 °C till "done".<br />
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The brownies get "done" when they have risen to almost twice the height and a <b>toothpick</b> comes clean through them. I would suggest that it is worth investing the time to FIND a toothpick for this and NOT USE A KNIFE instead (who in their right mind does that? No prizes for guessing) unless one fancies some badly scarred <b>why-so-serious</b> brownies. <br />
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Once the brownies are out of the oven, let them cool completely ( the patience required for this is killing, I agree) before turning the baking dish over and pushing the cake out on a wire rack. Cut it into small squares with a sharp knife and drizzle chocolate Sauce (we used Hershey's) over them. The warm brownies are gooey, soft, but firm and just delectable whether alone or with Ice cream (which happily masked the knife scars).<br />
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Sam, my little neighbour (dressed as a corpse), loved these goodies and has become my "best friend" ever since. She's been warding off other little "phantoms" away from our house, occasionally presenting her own sweets to them in our stead. She has also rewarded us with a lovely card. I think this Halloween she has tricked my heart. :).<br />
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Eggless Chocolate Brownies with Boysenberry Ice Cream are on the way to:<br />
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