Sandwich Layer-Cake Recipe

The sandwich cake is a rich sandwich with so much filling it resembles a cake.Ingredients3-4 eggs1 kg shrimps (with shell)4.5 dl (450ml) (1 US pint) cottage cheese4 dl (400ml) mayonnaise1 dl (100ml) sour cream2 loaves white breadsaltBlack pepperSprigs of dill or slices of lemon or lime for garnishChopped dill or parsley for garnish. ProcedureBoil the eggs until hard and peal the shrimps. Set aside some shrimps (about one third) for garnishing. Chop the remaining shrimps, which will be used for filling. This first step is only required for the shrimp and egg filling variant.Mix 1 dl mayonnaise with 1 dl sour cream in a cup or bowl, place in the refrigerator. Mix the remaining mayonnaise and cottage cheese in another bowl together with the...

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Chicken Breasts with Ginger Butter Recipe

Try this delicious Sunday lunch recipe!Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce3 tbsp butter, room temperature1 tbsp honey1/2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger root1/2 cup unsalted cocktail peanuts, finely chopped1 cup flour1/4 tsp garlic powder1 tsp seasoning salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper2 tbsp peanut oil  Procedure Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets wax paper and pound gently with meat mallet or rolling pin to flatten.In shallow dish, combine buttermilk and pepper sauce; add chicken and marinate 1/2 hour or cover and refrigerate several hours.In small bowl, cream butter, honey, and gingerroot; set aside. In shallow dish, mix together peanuts, flour, garlic...

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Honey Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

Serve this wonderful chicken recipe with steamed rice for dinner today.Ingredients1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces1 garlic clove, minced3 teaspoons olive oil, divided3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cold waterHot cooked rice InstructionIn a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken and garlic in 2 teaspoons oil. Add the honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is lightly browned and juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.In the same pan, stir-fry the vegetables in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Return...

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Mushroom Chicken Soup Recipe

Try this succulent soup today!Ingredients 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts2 cup chicken stock1 cup fresh mushrooms, quartered4 tbsp sesame Oil2 tbsp sherry2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Procedure Thinly slice the chicken breasts. Bring the chicken stock to a rolling boil and add the chicken and mushrooms.When the soup starts to boil again, and all of the ingredients float to the top, remove from the heat.Add the sesame oil and sherry and taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve in individual soup bowls and sprinkle the parsley on t...

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Mushroom Dum Biryani Recipe

Dum biryani with mushrooms is delectable and perfect for a dinner party.IngredientsFresh button mushrooms 15-20 medium sizedBasmati rice 1-1/2 cupsOnions 2 medium sizedGinger 1 one inch knobGarlic 5 clovesGreen coriander leaves 1/4 cupFresh mint leaves 1/4 cupTomatoes 2 medium sizedSkimmed milk yogurt 1/2 cupSaffron a generous pinchSkimmed milk 1/4 cupBay leaf 1Cloves 4Green cardamoms 2Black cardamams 2Cinnamon 1 inch pieceMace 1 bladeSalt to tasteOil 2 tspRed chilli powder 2 tspCoriander powder 1 tbspCrushed peppercorn 1/2 tbspCumin powder 1/2 tspTurmeric powder 1/2 tspGrama masala powder 1/2 tspKewra water (optional) 4-5 drops InstructionsScrub and wash mushrooms, drain and cut into quarters.Pick and wash basmati rice in plenty of water...

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Bharwan Aloo Recipe

The versatile potato with stuffing in it makes for a tasty dish!Ingredients4 medium sized potatoes, boiled, peeled and cut into halvesFor the gravy2 1/2 tbsp soya oil1/2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste2 tbsp boiled onion paste4 tbsp fresh tomato pureea pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)1/4 tsp garam masala1 tbsp tomato ketchup1 1/2 tbsp fresh curds (dahi), beatensalt to taste2 tbsp fresh cream To be mixed into a stuffing 1 tbsp finely chopped cashewnuts (kaju)2 tbsp finely chopped raisins (kismis)1/4 cup crumbled tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer)2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)1/4 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp chilli powder1 1/2 tbsp fresh creamsalt to tasteOther ingredients 2 1/2 tbsp soya...

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Chatuchak Fried Rice Recipe

Traditional Thai sweet and sour rice served with assortment of vegetables. Ingredients2 1/2 cups Steamed Rice3 small onions, chopped2 cloves garlic (lehsun), crushed1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)1 red chilli, finely chopped1/2 capsicum, thinly sliced1/4 cup boiled green peas1 tomato, cut into 8 pieces2 to 3 small brinjals, cubed1 cup bean sprouts6 baby corns, sliced diagonally2 tbsp tomato ketchup2 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp oilsalt to tasteFor the garnishlemon wedgeschopped corriander (dhania)InstructionsHeat the oil in a wok, add the onions, garlic, ginger and red chilli and fry for a few minutes.Add the capsicum,peas, tomato, brinjals, baby corn and bean sprouts and cook till the brinjals soften.Add the rice, ketchup, soya sauce and salt and...

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Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:Broccoli 500 gmsCelery Stalk 2 inches Veg Stock or water 4 cupsOnion 1 medium sizedGarlic 4 clovesLow fat milk 1 CupSalt and White pepper powder to taste Direction:Cut broccoli into small florets and wash well. Soak in salted water for ten to fifteen minutes and drain.Boil or dry roast almonds on medium heat till almond skin changes its colour slightly. remove from heat, cool it and slice them into slivers.Chop onion, garlic and celery stalk and add them to a pot of vegetable stock or water. Bring them to boil.Add broccoli florets and continue to cook without covering the pan. Cook for five to seven minutes or till broccoli is tender.Remove from heat, cool and puree it in a blender. Add milk to pureed broccoli and mix well....

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Masala Dosa Recipe

Looking for some change, try South Indian breakfast.Ingredients: 1½ cups rice1/2 cup urad dal Salt to taste 2 large potatoes 1 medium onion (chopped)1/2 teaspoon yellow split peas1/2 teaspoon mustard seed 1/2 teaspoon turmeric1-2 green chilli1 tablespoon oil Procedure: Separately soak rice and urad dal at least 6 hour or overnight in water. Grind to paste. Mix together, add salt with water to make batter.Leave in room temperature overnight. Mix onion and chillies to the thin batter.Heat pan or griddle with little ghee or oil. Spread the mix on pan in circular motion to make thin Dosa.Cook on both the sides, if desired. Heat oil. Add mustard seed, peas, onions and spice. Fry for about...

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Ginger and Lime Fish

How about some Spicy Fish ?  Serves: 4, Calorie: 132  Ingredients: 1/2 kg of thick fish fillet  2 tsp fresh ginger, minced 1 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp water 1/3 cup of lime juice (fresh)  Preparation: Spray a baking dish with low fat oil. Mix the ginger and sauce together with the lime juice, and pour the mixture over the fish and add the 2 tablespoons of water. Marinate for 20 minutes Preheat oven at 180 C (375 F). Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Garnish with herbs ad pepp...

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Ginger and Lime Fish

How about some Spicy Fish ?  Serves: 4, Calorie: 132 Ingredients:1/2 kg of thick fish fillet 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced1 Tbsp soy sauce2 Tbsp water1/3 cup of lime juice (fresh)  Preparation:Spray a baking dish with low fat oil.Mix the ginger and sauce together with the lime juice, and pour the mixture over the fish and add the 2 tablespoons of water. Marinate for 20 minutesPreheat oven at 180 C (375 F).Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Garnish with herbs ad pepp...

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Creamy Cappuccino Recipe

How about a warm cup of cappuccino today! Ingredients  1-1/2 cup Strongly Brewed Coffee 1 cup Skimmed Milk 1 tsp Sugar Preparation  Put the sugar in the milk and thoroughly heat it in the microwave oven. Pour the milk in a blender and blend till it develops a thick layer of froth. You can also use an electric whisk for this purpose. Brew the coffee till it is strong, and fill only 3/4 of your cup with coffee. Pour in the frothy milk and sugar mixture  Add in a pinch of cinnamon for a spicy flavor, or garnish the drink with some chocola...

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Pudding Cake Recipe

Try pudding cake with chocolate sauce or whipped cream. Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour mix 1/2 tsp xanthan gum 1/3 cup sugar 1-1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup rice milk 1-1/2 tsp canola oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 tsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup boiling water Procedure : Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, xanthan gum, sugar, 1-1/2 tsp cocoa powder and baking powder in bowl.  Add milk, oil and vanilla. Mix well. Pour batter in a glass baking dish. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder.  Add the boiling water and mix well. Carefully pour over the batter in the baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out...

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Pesto Pasta with Chicken Recipe

This delicious pasta is easy to make and can served with garlic bread.  Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package of pasta 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces crushed red pepper flakes to taste 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips 1/2 cup pesto sauce Instruction Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until tender, then stir in chicken. Season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden, and cooked through. In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Toss to coat even...

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