Archive for October 2010

Rubdi falooda

Posted by Piscean on 4:33 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 4:31 AM 0 comments

Banana almond pudding

Posted by Piscean on 4:31 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 4:28 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 4:24 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 4:20 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 4:14 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 4:12 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 4:10 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 4:06 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 4:03 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 4:01 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 3:57 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 3:54 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 3:53 AM 0 comments

INGREDIENTS:3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa1 tablespoon butter1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:In

Bon Bons

Posted by Piscean on 3:51 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 3:50 AM 0 comments

INGREDIENTS:2 cups butter2 cups white sugar1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup finely chopped almonds--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:In

Bavarian Mints

Posted by Piscean on 3:48 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 3:45 AM 0 comments

INGREDIENTS:12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1/3 cup heavy cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:In

Angel Food Candy

Posted by Piscean on 3:44 AM 0 comments

INGREDIENTS:1 cup white sugar1 cup dark corn syrup1 tablespoon vinegar1 tablespoon baking soda1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:Butter

Stained Glass Candy II

Posted by Piscean on 3:42 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 3:41 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 3:39 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 3:36 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 3:35 AM 0 comments

INGREDIENTS:16 graham crackers1 cup crunchy peanut butter2/3 cup honey1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder1 cup coconut--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:Crush

Marshmallows II

Posted by Piscean on 3:33 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 3:31 AM 0 comments

INGREDIENTS:2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1 1/4 cups water, divided2 cups white sugar--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS:In small

Gumdrop Tasty Chews

Posted by Piscean on 3:29 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 3:27 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 3:24 AM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 1:56 PM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 1:52 PM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 1:50 PM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 1:48 PM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 1:45 PM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 12:47 PM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 2:03 PM 0 comments

(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

Posted by Piscean on 1:59 PM 0 comments

(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

Posted by Piscean on 1:57 PM 0 comments

(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

Posted by Piscean on 1:55 PM 0 comments

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

Posted by Piscean on 1:53 PM 0 comments

(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

Posted by Piscean on 1:51 PM 0 comments

(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

Posted by Piscean on 1:47 PM 0 comments

(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

Posted by Piscean on 1:45 PM 0 comments

(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

Posted by Piscean on 1:43 PM 0 comments

(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

Posted by Piscean on 1:40 PM 0 comments

(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

Posted by Piscean on 1:38 PM 0 comments

(Serves 2)Requirements:4 apples4 cups strawberries2 tsp. lemon juice2 tsp. fructose or maple syrup Procedure: Put through a juice machine.

Tropical Fruit Salad

Posted by Piscean on 1:35 PM 0 comments

(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

Posted by Piscean on 1:32 PM 0 comments

(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

Posted by Piscean on 10:11 AM 0 comments

�� 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