Tiramisu

Ingredients

1. Mascaponia cheese or Cream cheese-8 oz pack (room temperature) i used both the cheese 4 oz each
2. Egg Yolks-3 num
3. Whip cream-1 1/2 cups
4. Sugar-6tbs
5. White cake mix(1/2 pack) or Lady finger cookies-1 pack
6. Coco Powder-for garnishing
7. Strong Coffee -1 1/2 cup (if using cake mix you may need more coffee)

Method

• Mix mascaponia or cream cheese(room temperature)and 3tbs sugar and mix well.
• In another heat proof bowl mix 3egg yolk and 3tbs sugar and mix well, place this in a double boiler system (the water should not touch the bowl) and cook the egg for 1-2 min stir continuously  until the egg yolk turn lemon yellow.
• Pour the egg mixture into cream cheese mixture and mix well,now add 2tbs strong coffee and mix well
• Mix whip cream into cream cheese  mixture .
• Dip lady finger in the coffee mixture [(if using cake mix bake the cake according to the package direction,cut the cake into half in the middle so that it forms two layer,place one layer and brush with coffee and place 1/2 of cream cheese mixture and dust with cocoa powder.place the other layer and brush the coffee over the cake and rest of the cream cheese mixture and dust with cocoa owder )]in a square tray until the bottom of the tray is fully covered.
• Now spread half of cream cheese mixture on top of the lady finger dust with cocoa powder ,now repeat a second layer by placing the lady finger dipped in coffee and spread the rest of the cream cheese mixture.
• Dust with cocoa powder and chill atleast for 8hrs.
• Enjoy your tiramisu 

Corn In Peanut And Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

1. Corn -4 (husk and corn silk removed and cut into 4-5 pieces)
2. Tomatoes-2 medium size (finely chopped and blanched)
3. Onions-1 medium finely chopped
4. Garlic-3-4 cloves (minced)
5. Ginger-1 small piece (grated)
6. Green chillies-3 num(finely chopped)
7. Coriander Powder -2tsp
8. Cumin Powder -2tsp
9. Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp
10. Chilly Powder-1tsp
11. Peanuts-1/2 cup (dry roasted,skinned and ground)
12. Oil-1 tbs
13. Coriander leaves-to garnish
14. salt to taste
15. Water-1 cup

Method

• Add oil in a pan, add onion and fry till golden brown.
• Now add tomatoes,garlic,ginger and green chilly and fry for about 5min
• Add turmeric powder,coriander powder,cumin and chilly powder and fry for another 5 min.
• Add the ground peanuts and mix well.
• Add corn and mix until the corn is coated with the peanut and tomato gravy .cook for 5min.
• Now add 1 cup of water and cover and simmer for about 10-15min until the corn is cooked(if necessary add more water).
• Garnish with coriander leaves, enjoy the dish with roti.

Source-chachi's kitchen

ROSEMARY BISCOTTI

Ingredients

1. Unsalted Butter-1/4 cup(room temperature)
2. Olive Oil- 2tbs
3. Sugar-1/4 cup
4. Rosemary-1tbs (finely chopped)i didn't have fresh i used dried
5. Baking Powder-2tsp
6. Salt-1/4 tsp
7. Eggs-2 num
8. Cornmeal-1/3 cup
9. Unbleached All Purpose flour-1 2/3 cup
10. Milk-to brush the dough

Method

• Heat oven at 375 degree.
• Beat olive oil and butter using a electric mixture until smooth.
• Add sugar ,baking powder,salt and rosemary and mix until combined.
• Beat in egg and blend in cornmeal and flour,mixing until combined .Scrap down sides and bottom of bowl.
• Divide dough in half, working on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet with floured hands, form each piece of dough into flattish log -9"long by 1 1/2 "wide.
• Arrange the long in a cookie sheet (leave enough space in between the 2 logs),flatten slightly then brush with milk.
• Bake for 20 min, until cooked(until a  toothpick inserted comes out clean.Cool on wire rack for 1 hr.
• Reduce the temperature to 325 degrees
• Carefully remove the logs, one at a time to a cutting board.Cut the logs (with a serrated knife) diagonally to 1/2" thick. Arrange the biscotti,cut side down on the cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 min on each side or until light golden brown.
• Cool 1min, then remove from cookie sheets to wire racks to cool completely. Make about 2 dozens.

Green Peas And Mint Rice

Ingrediants

1.  Leftover rice-2 cups
2. Bay leaves-1
3. Cinnamon stick-1 piece
4. Cloves-2
5. Green Peas(frozen)-1/2 cup
6. Red chilly Powder-1/4 tsp
7. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
8. Pepper Powder-1 tsp
9. Garam masala-1 tsp
10. Mint leaves and Coriander leaves- to garnish
11. Oil-1 tbs
12. Salt to taste

Method

• Add oil in a pan when the oil get hot, add Cinnamon,cloves and bay leaves, for 1min.
• Add Turmeric powder and green peas cook for 2 min.
• Now add red chilly powder,pepper powder and garam masala fry till the raw smells goes.
• Add the cooked rice and stir well .
• Garnish with mint and coriander leaves.

Source-Priya's easy and tasty recipes

Cornmeal And Oats Idli

Ingredients

1.  Cornmeal -1 Cup
2.  Oats  -1 Cup
3. Yogurt -2 Cup
4. Green Chilly-3 -4 num(chopped finely)
5.  Mustard Seed-1 tsp
6. Urad Dal -1 tsp
7. Eno Salt or Baking Soda -1 tsp
8. Cashew Nuts -1 tbs (broken into small pieces)
9. Curry leaves-few
10. Oil-1tbs
11. Salt-to taste

Method

• Mix Cornmeal,oats,yogurt in a bowl.
• Add oil in a pan ,add mustard seeds,urad dal  let it  splutter, now add cashew green chillies,curry leaves and fry for few min
• Add the tempered mixture to the cornmeal and oats and mix well.
• Add baking soda and stir .
• Pour batter to the greased idli plates.
• Steam cook  the idly  for 15-20minutes
• Serve with chutney.

Source: Priya's recipe

Baked Rice /Arroz al Horno (Spain)

Ingredients

1. Olive Oil- 1tbs
2. Chicken Sausage-2 links(optional)
3. Potatoes-2 medium ,peeled and thickly sliced
4. Garlic-1 whole head  (outermost skin removed)
5. Tomatoes-2 medium (cut into wedges)
6. Basmati rice -2 Cups
7. Chickpeas-1 cup(soaked overnight and cooked)
8. Chicken broth(optional)or water -4 cup
9. Paprika-1 tsp(chilly powder)
10. Salt -To taste

Method

• Preheat oven at 400 F.
• In a Skillet, heat oil over medium heat.Add sausage(optional)and  potatoes and saute 5min or lightly browned.
• Add whole head garlic to pan and saute 2-3 min.
• Add tomatoes wedges to pan and saute another 2 to 3min ,remove from heat and keep aside.
• Place rice,chickpeas,broth/water,Paprika and salt in a saucepan .Bring to boil an dcook uncovered,10 min.
• Pour rice mixture into a baking dist(about 12 inch square).Arrange sausage(if using),potatoes,and tomatoes on top of rice,placing garlic in the center.Cover with aluminium foil an dbake for 25 min ,or until liquid is nearly absorbed.
• Remove from oven and allow to sit,still covered ,10 min.Uncover and serve from baking dish (do not serve garlic)

Peach Smoothie

Ingredients

1. Peaches-6 (Frozen or fresh)
2. Banana-1(peeled and cut into chunks)
3. Plain Yogurt-1/2 cup
4. Apple Juice-1 Cup
5. Ice cubes-6
6. Sugar-2tbs(optional, only if needed) 

Method

• Put the Peaches,ice ,banana.Apple juice and yogurt onto the blender container.
• Cover the blender with th elid and hold down the lid while you blend ,blend on high speed.
• Blend until the mixture is forthy and there are no big chunks of fruit and ice .
• Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve right away.