Archive for October 2010
Rubdi falooda
Requirements:For the RabadiMilk 1 litreSugar 6-7 tbsp.For the FaloodaSugar 5 tbsp.Falooda 50 gms.Green cardamoms (powder) 8 nos.Saffron colour 1/2 tsp.Water 11/2 cup.Procedure: For

Banana almond pudding
Requirements:Bananas 400 gms.Lemon juice 1 tbsp.Double cream 3/4 cupSingle cream 3/4 cupAlmond essence 1/4 tsp.Flaked almonds (toasted) 60 gms.Sugar 30 gms. Procedure: 1. Peel
parsi patrel
Requirements:Small arvi leaves 30 nos.Gram flour 1/2 cupWheat flour 1/2 cupWhole rice flour 1/2 cupFor the masalaRed chilies 6 nos.Green chilies 6 nos.Ginger 1" pieceGarlic 1 pod.Cummin
Baked custard
Requirements:Milk 1 litre.Sugar 250 gms.Eggs, beaten 4 nos.Cardamoms, shelled andpowdered6 nos.Nutmeg, grated 1/4 tsp.Rose water 1 tbsp.Almonds, slice and blanched 12 nos.Vanilla essence
Pistachio kulfi
Requirements:Milk 4 cupsSugar 1 cupCornflour 1/2 tbsp.Khoya 3 tbsp.or Thick cream 1/2 cupBlanched pistachios 2 tbsp.Saffron A pinchProcedure:1. Boil the milk till it is reduced to
HOLIDAY CAKE

Requirements: 4 eggs 1 c. oil 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. coffee 1 shot glass of whiskey 2 c. honey 1 tsp. vanilla 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 3 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp.
ITALIAN CREAM CHEESE CAKE

Requirements: 1 stick butter or margarine 1/2 c. Crisco 2 c. sugar 5 egg yolks 2 c. cake flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 can coconut 1 c. nuts Procedure: Mix
BOSTON CREAM CAKE

Requirements: 5 eggs 1/2 c. sugar 3 packets Sweet'N Low or other heat-stable sugar substitute 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3/4 c. flour 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. baking powder 2 c.
BLACK MIDNIGHT CAKE

Requirements: 1 c. Crisco or oleo 2 1/2 c. sugar 4 eggs 2 c. hot coffee 1 c. cocoa 3 c. sifted flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. vanilla Procedure:
NO SUGAR CAKE

Requirements: 1 sm. size pkg. butterscotch diet pudding 1 c. dark corn syrup 1 c. milk 1/4 c. shortening 2 c. flour 1 egg 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla Procedure: Cream
POUND CAKE

Requirement: 1 lb. Imperial Margarine 1 lb. powdered sugar 6 eggs (if small eggs, use 8) 2 tsp. vanilla 3 c. flour Procedure: With electric mixer, beat margarine and sugar
Buckeye Balls II
INGREDIENTS:1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter1/2 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:Line
Buckeye Balls I
INGREDIENTS:4 (16 ounce) jars peanut butter3 1/2 (16 ounce) packages confectioners' sugar1 cup butter, melted3 (12 ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:Blend
Brigadeiro
INGREDIENTS:3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa1 tablespoon butter1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:In
Bon Bons
INGREDIENTS:1 1/2 cups butter2 pounds confectioners' sugar1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk3 cups semi-sweet
Best Toffee Ever
INGREDIENTS:2 cups butter2 cups white sugar1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup finely chopped almonds--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:In
Bavarian Mints
INGREDIENTS:3 cups milk chocolate chips1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon peppermint extract1 teaspoon
Basic Truffles
INGREDIENTS:12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1/3 cup heavy cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:In
Angel Food Candy
INGREDIENTS:1 cup white sugar1 cup dark corn syrup1 tablespoon vinegar1 tablespoon baking soda1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:Butter
Stained Glass Candy II
INGREDIENTS:1/2 cup butter1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut1 cup chopped walnuts1 (10.5 ounce) package rainbow colored miniature marshmallows--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:Melt
Skillet Cookies II
INGREDIENTS:1/2 cup butter1 cup white sugar1 cup dates, pitted and chopped1 egg, beaten2 cups crisp rice cereal1/2 cup flaked coconut1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup confectioners'
Skillet Cookies I
INGREDIENTS:8 tablespoons butter8 ounces dates, pitted and chopped2 egg yolks3/4 cup white sugar1 cup crisp rice cereal1 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon vanilla extract--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:In
Old-Time Taffy Pull
INGREDIENTS:1 cup white sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup2/3 cup water2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons almond extract1/2
Honey Nutters
INGREDIENTS:16 graham crackers1 cup crunchy peanut butter2/3 cup honey1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder1 cup coconut--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:Crush
Marshmallows II
INGREDIENTS:3 cups white sugar1/4 cup corn syrup1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup water2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:Generously
Marshmallows I
INGREDIENTS:2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1 1/4 cups water, divided2 cups white sugar--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:In small
Gumdrop Tasty Chews
INGREDIENTS:3/4 cup shortening1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar1 egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup rolled oats1/2 cup flaked coconut1 1/2 teaspoons
peanut chocolate candies
INGREDIENTS:1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows2 cups dry roasted peanuts--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:Lightly
Candy Strawberries
INGREDIENTS:2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored gelatin1 cup ground pecans1 cup flaked coconut3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 (2.25 ounce) jar red
The Ultimate Chocolate Bar
INGREDIENTS:1/2 cup butter1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate1 cup white sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract2
Performance Increase Through My Computer
Easy enough tweak to usually find out about it on your own, but still, some of us still don't find it right away. So here it is:· Start > right-click on My Computer and select Properties.·
Remove Hibernation File
If you do not use hibernation, make sure you do not have it enabled, which reserves disk space equal to your RAM. If you have a hidden file on the root directory of your C-drive called
Clean Your Prefetch to Improve Performance
This is a unique technique for WinXP. We know that it is necessary to scrub registry and TEMP files for Win9X/ME/2000 periodically. Prefetch is a new and very useful technique in Windows
Turn Off Indexing to Speed Up XP
Windows XP keeps a record of all files on the hard disk so when you do a search on the hard drive it is faster. There is a downside to this and because the computer has to index all
MOISTURIZERS: OCCLUSIVES AND HUMECTANTS

There are two principal preparations intended for preserving the moisture of the skin: occlusives humectants OcclusivesOcclusives produce an oily layer on the skin, enriching
Strawberry Kiwi Ice
(Serves 1)Requirements:6 strawberries, frozen1 kiwi, peeled1 cup ice1/2 cup water1 tsp. fructose or maple syrup Procedure: Blend all the ingredients in a blender until the ice
Pina Colada Slush
(Serves 2)Requirements:2 cups Pina Colada bottled juice(available at many health stores in the bottled juice section)1 tbsp. frozen pineapple concentrate1 tbsp. orange juice concentrate
Lemon Lime Slush
(Serves 2)Requirements:Juice from one lemonJuice from two limes1 cup water1 cup ice1 cup sparkling water4 tsp. fructose or maple syrup Procedure: Blend the ice with the lemon
Fruit Fizz
Requirements:1 cup fruit juice, fresh or from concentrate, any type(preferably without added sugar)1/2 cup ice1/2 cup sparkling water Procedure: Blend the ice with the fruit juice
Banana Berry Shake
(Serves 1)Requirements:1 banana1 pear1/2 cup frozen blueberries or frozen mixed berries1 cup water2 T. skim milk powder451/8 tsp. cinnamon1 tbsp. high quality whey protein powder (optional)1
Tropical Shake
(Serves 1)Requirements:1/2 mango2 tbsp. frozen pina coloda mix (or 1/8 tsp. natural coconut extract)1/2 banana4 strawberries6 ice cubes1 cup water1 tbsp. high quality whey protein
Banana Strawberry Shake
(Serves 1)Requirements:1 banana, cut in chunks (it can be pre-frozen)6 strawberries (they can be pre-frozen)1 cup water1 tbsp. skim milk powder1 tbsp. high quality whey protein powder
Apricot, Pineapple, and Strawberry Shake
(Serves 1)Requirements:1/4 cup crushed pineapple (8 ounce can, drained)1 fresh apricot, diced6 strawberries1/2 banana1 1/2 cup water2 tbsp. skim milk powder1 tbsp. high quality whey
Orange, Grapefruit and Strawberrie Juice
(Serves 2)Requirements:3 oranges, remove peel1 grapefruit1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed1 tsp. fructose or maple syrup Procedure:Put through a juice machine.
Orange and Grapefruit Fruit Juice
(Serves 2)Requirements:3 oranges, remove peel2 red grapefruits, remove peel1 tsp. fructose or maple syrup Procedure: Put through a juice machine.
Apple and Strawberry Fruit Juice
(Serves 2)Requirements:4 apples4 cups strawberries2 tsp. lemon juice2 tsp. fructose or maple syrup Procedure: Put through a juice machine.
Tropical Fruit Salad
(serves 2)Requirements:1 mango, cut into chunks1 papaya, cut into chunks1 orange, peeled and cut into chunks1 large banana, sliced2 kiwis, peeled and sliced1/4 cup coconut cream, thin
Fruit Salad Recipe
(serves 2)Requirements:2 bananas, sliced1 orange, peeled and cut into chunks1 pear, cut into chunks1 mango, cut into chunks1 cup cantaloupe, made into balls1 cup watermelon, made into
Natural Cleaning products you can make at home
�� To clean your oven, use a mixture of ammonia and water. The solution may be stored in a spray bottle. For tough stains, apply a mixture of baking soda and water directly to the