Czech Lívance -Eggless Yeasted Pancakes#EatTheWorld

In Czech, these yeasted pancakes are called Lívance, and they represent a favorite sweet dessert. They are addictive! 
Traditional Czech pancakes are round small sized patties made of semi-liquid batter, leavened with yeast. The pancakes are fried in a pan with little butter, finally garnished with fruit, a scoop of sour cream, or just rolled in powdered sugar. They are served as a dessert/sweet dish. 

I have made this eggless and they are so soft fluffy, spongy and delicious. These are too good, my hubby enjoyed the pancakes with Mango Cream Dip. 

Makes : 16 Mini Pancakes
Ingredients
1½+ - Cup Lukewarm Milk
1 Teaspoon Instant Yeast
1½ Cups All Purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
2 Eggs - optional - I did not add - See Notes
¼ Teaspoon Salt
Butter or Desi Ghee/ Oil) - for frying

For The Mango Cream Dip
1 Mango - Alphonso or Kesar
2 Cubes Cream Cheese
½ Cup Non Diary Whipping Cream
Method
For The Mango Cream Dip

Remove the skin and chop the mango. In a small blender jar add the cream cheese, mango and whipping cream. Blend till smooth. Remove in a bowl.

Refrigerate to chill till we are ready to serve with the pancakes.

For The Pancakes

In a small saucepan, heat a cup of milk until it is  just lukewarm. Add sugar and yeast, then stir. Leave the mixture in a warm place until the yeast activates and foam with bubbles appears on the surface.

Pour the remaining lukewarm milk into a large bowl and add granulated sugar, flour and salt. Now add the activated yeast mixture. Using a mixer with a whisk attachment, briefly whisk until everything is well combined. The result should be a thin, semi-liquid batter. Place the bowl with the batter in a warm area to rise until it doubles in volume. 

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium low flame and brush the pan with  butter or desi ghee. Take ¼ cup of the risen batter and pour it into the pan.  Cook the Lívance for about a minute on one side and then 30 seconds on the other. Once cooked, transfer them to a plate.
Carefully wipe the pan with a paper towel after each batch to remove any blackened bits of butter/desi ghee.

Coat the pancakes in cinnamon sugar. Prepare coating mixture by combining icing sugar and cinnamon powder in a large bowl. Thoroughly coat the warm pancakes with the cinnamon sugar.

I served them with Mango Cream Dip and this was  perfect combo with the Livance. Do try these!! 
My Notes 
If you are using eggs then use ½ cup less milk.  

Labels: Eat the World , Pancakes,International Cuisine, Czech Republic, Yeasted, Eggless, Breakfast, Dessert, Mango, Dip

Check out all the wonderful Czech Republic recipes prepared by fellow Eat the World members and share with #eattheworld. Find out how to join Eat the World here and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us!
For Eat The World we are sharing recipes of Czech Republic.

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• Culinary Cam: Zelňačka (Czech Sauerkraut Soup)
• Amy's Cooking Adventures: Česnečka (Czech Garlic & Potato Soup) 
• Sneha's Recipe: Czech Lívance -Eggless Yeasted Pancakes 
• Palatable Pastime: Summery Czech Cucumber Salad 

Leftover Chocolate Cake Shake#SundayFunday

When you live in a two-person household, you always end with leftovers. Had Leftover Mocha Cake and Eggless Vanilla Ice Cream (which I often make) in the freezer. So here is the invention of a cake cum shake.

An American food/dessert, Chocolate Cake Shake. Today, am sharing my easy way to make this. This shake has  taste of both cake and milk  shake, is blends so well that you will love it.  This is perfect for summer a drink that will keep you cool in the scorching summer heat. 

Since I had just a big slice of cake could make only one serving, the next day he asked to make it again.. smiled and replied no cake so no shake.

If you want you can garnish this with a scoop of ice cream or frost it with whipped cream.. makes it an extra treat. 

Ingredients  

2 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
1/3 Cup  Milk
1 Big Slice Leftover Cake
Method

First, combine the ice cream and milk in a blender.Next, add the chocolate cake. Blend until smooth.

Pour into a glass. If you like, garnish with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. No extra calories so minus the garnish.

Enjoy!!

Labels :  American, Dessert, Mid-day treat, Leftover series, Cake. Milk Shake, Vanilla,  Ice Cream, Sunday Funday

Sunday FunDay  - Leftover Valentine Day Candy 

• A Sweet-Cuterie Platter + Cupid's Blend Cookies from Culinary Cam
• Cinnamon Heart Imperial Liqueur from Food Lust People Love
• Double Chocolate Caramel Stuffed Cookies from Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Leftover Chocolate Cake Shake from Sneha's Recipe
• Peppermint Patty Brownie Bites from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• VORP from A Day in the Life on the Farm

Pressure Cooker Rice Kheer With Homemade Masala Milk Powder#Alphabet Challenge

This is a thick and super delicious kheer. You will not be able stop enjoying this sweet dessert, that I assure you!!

Cup Measurement - 250Ml
Ingredients
½ Cup Basmati rice
1½ Cup Cups Water
1 Cup + 1 liter Milk
1 Teaspoon Desi Ghee
¼ Teaspoon Saffron Pinch
1 Teaspoon Cardamom powder
1½ Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Homemade Milk Masala Powder
2 - 3 Tablespoons Sliced Almonds Pistachios
2 - 3 Tablespoons Sliced Pistachios
2 - 3 Tablespoons Sliced Cashew nuts

Homemade Masala Milk Powder
10 Grams Almonds
10 Grams Pistachio
10 Grams Cashew Nuts
10 Grams Charoli/Chironji /Cuddapah Almond
25 Grams Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Saffron Strands
¼ Nutmeg powder
10 Cardamoms
15 Grams Milk Powder
Method

Wash the rice well till the water is clear. Drain and keep aside.
In a pressure cooker the rice, water, 1 cup milk, desi ghee, pinch of saffron. 

Cook on high heat till first whistle and low heat for 10 minutes. Add 1 liter milk and mix well. Blend with a stick blender till you can see small grains of rice ( rice kani). 

Bring to boil and add 1½ cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of the homemade masala milk powder,

lots of sliced nuts like almond, chironji, pistachios and cashewnuts (reserved a few for garnish). Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes, keep stirring at intervals. Cook till desired thickness and serve hot or cold as you desire.

Garnish with sliver varaq and chopped nuts.

For The Homemade Masala Milk Powder

Grind all in a small mixer jar to a slightly coarse powder. This stays good for months in the refrigerator.

Labels: Alphabet Challenge, Kheer, Rice, Gluten free, Festival Sweets, Dessert, Milk, Homemade, Masala

Let's take a look at the other R recipes being shared today.....

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Food Lust People Love: Leek and Lobster Mushroom Risotto
Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Pan-Seared Scallops with Black Beans and Red Pepper Sauce
A Day in the Life on the Farm: Pineapple Fried Rice
Sneha’s Recipe: Pressure Cooker Rice Kheer With Homemade Masala Milk Powder
A Messy Kitchen: Rabrabrakake: Norwegian Rhubarb Cake
Mayuri’s Jikoni: Ragi Shavige Uppitu
Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Raspberry Ricotta Pancakes
Magical Ingredients: Red lentil Paratha
Palatable Pastime: Ring Noodle Tuna Salad (Minnesota Style)
Blogghetti: Roasted Rosemary Potato Peelings
Culinary Cam: Rose Petal-Strawberry Granita   

Flan Entremets & Peach Jelly Dessert - Vegetarian#SundayFunday

A fresh, homemade creamy dessert that is easy to prepare! This flan entremets mix gives a fantastic texture for a gourmet dessert and a perfect party dessert. 

Agar-agar, vanilla custard mix and peach juice. Refreshing, summery and easy-to-make. This delicious recipe makes the perfect party dish. I have added a pinch of orange color to the peach juice. Have two layers of jelly and for each layer of jelly I used the same ingredients
Serves 10 - 12

Ingredients
For The Layers Of Jelly
2 Cups Homemade Peach Juice 
10 Grams Veg Gelatin/Agar Agar powder
For The Flan Entremets Layer
500 Ml Milk - I used Full Fat Milk
1 Packet Flan Entremets Mix

Method
For First Jelly Layer

Take ½ cup peach juice and mix in veg gelatin well.
In a large pan take 1½ cup peach juice , bring this to boil when it boils add the gelatin mix and give it a good stir and let is cook on low flame till the gelatin melts well.
Pour this in a lightly greased pyrex dish and let is set at room temperature.
For The Flan Entremets Layer

In ½ cup milk mix in the flan entremets mix to make a smooth mix. In a large pan add the remaining milk and slow add the flan entremets mix stirring as you are pouring it so that it does not clump. When well mixed, place the pan on medium low flame and let it cook till it thickens.
Pour this mix over the jelly layer evenly and cover this with a lid and refrigerate till it sets. 

Now make the next layer of peach jelly, just when this flan entremets sets. Pour this jelly layer over it. Let is cool and set then refrigerate. Since I was in a hurry I did not wait for flan layer to set completely, hence you can see the flan part on top.
Nevertheless it tasted just superb and yummy. My guest couldn't stop eating this dessert.

Labels: Creamy Vanilla Custard, Agar Agar powder, Peach, Jelly, Dessert, Sunday Funday, Eggless

• Sneha's Recipe: Flan Entremets & Peach Jelly Dessert - Vegetarian 
• Food Lust People Love: Herby Peach Fig Feta Salad 
• Culinary Cam: Mejillones con Vinagreta de Melocotón 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Pasta Salad with Chicken and Peaches 
• Mayuri's Jikoni: Peach & Mozzarella Flatbread 
• Palatable Pastime: Peach Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

Pound Cake Grilled Cheese & Strawberry Sandwich#FoodieHoliday

Get ready for grilled cheese sandwich like you’ve never had before! Dessert Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are made with pound cake, chocolate, fresh strawberries, gooey and melting cheese!

Speaking of pound cake, I had some left over from the April fool's chicken nuggets and used this to make a gooey dessert sandwich for hubby dear who has a sweet tooth.

Soft pound cake, crispy edges grilled in butter. Melting chocolate fudge sauce, just oozing out the sides of the sandwich. Fresh raspberries releasing their juices, and mixing with the luscious, cream cheese. A dessert sandwich you can't forget... yum..yum...delicious!

Ingredients 

2 Thick Slices Pound Cake
2 Teaspoons Butter
2 -3 Tablespoons Cream Cheese,
A Drizzle Chocolate Sauce-used Homemade Chocolate Fudge Sauce
4 -5 Strawberries - sliced
A Dlollop Whipped Cream

Method  
Heat a cast-iron pan or griddle , a panni press or sandwich toaster. 

Cut the pound cake into thick slices.

Add the cream cheese on both slices. Place the strawberries on top in one of the slices, drizzle homemade chocolate fudge sauce. 

Invert the other slice. 

Place the sandwich on the toaster add a teaspoon or more of butter on both side of the sandwich.  

Grill the sandwich till grilled. 

Transfer to a plate. 

When slightly cooled add the whipped cream on top, decorate with a few slices of strawberries and drizzle of chocolate fudge sauce.   

Serve immediately and Enjoy!!
Labels: Dessert, Grilled, Cheese, Sandwiches, Strawberry, Foodie Holiday, International Cuisine

Since April is National Grilled Cheese month we are sharing in Foodies Holiday Grilled cheese Recipes   

Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich from  A Day in the Life on the Farm 

Pound Cake Grilled Cheese & Strawberry Sandwich  from Sneha's Recipe 

Grilled Cheese Club Sandwich from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Spicy Chicken Grilled Cheese from Palatable Pastime

Churro Pancakes#EatTheWorld

My hubby's favorite churros have been turned into pancakes! Churro Pancakes are easy and extra fluffy cinnamon pancakes. Brushed with butter, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and then drizzled with a sweet salted caramel sauce or maple syrup on top, and I assure, you will be asking for more.
These churro pancakes have everything you'd want in a pancake they are thick, soft, fluffy, and filled with brown sugar cinnamon flavor. Trust me, once you get a taste, you'll never want to eat regular pancakes again!

These do delicious, soft and spongy. It does not require any topping, but, hubby loves maple syrup on his pancake so I drizzled. They are divine, pancakes you will die for. These make an easy weekend, breakfast or brunch, they are filling it gives so much feeling satisfaction making it a special spectacular holiday dessert breakfast.
To make these please use butter not oil.

Makes 8 pancakes
Serves 4 
Cup Measurement 250ML
Ingredients 

½ Cup Sour Cream
200 ML + 1 Tablespoon Milk
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
1½ Cup Level All Purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons Heaped Brown Sugar
½ Teaspoon Level Cinnamon Powder
1 Tablespoon Level Baking Powder
A Pinch Salt
Butter as required for greasing the pan
For Garnishing 

Melted Chocolate/ Salted Caramel Sauce  or Maple Syrup
For The Cinnamon Sugar

1 Cup Caster Sugar
1 Teaspoon Heaped Cinnamon Powder

Method

Sieve all the dry ingredients and keep aside.

In a bowl add eggs, sour cream, milk and vanilla essence. With a hand whisk mix well. Now add the dry ingredients and again whisk well to form a smooth lump free batter. 

Pour the batter in the piping bag.

Then in a frying pan heat a teaspoon of butter and snip the end of the piping bag. 

Make circle/churros in pancake shape. 

When caramelized on one side, smear a teaspoon of butter on top of the pancake and flip cook the other side pressing it with the spatula. Both the sides should have the same color. 

Once it is cooked immediately coat with cinnamon sugar.

As you are stacking them sprinkle cinnamon sugar on each before placing the other one.

All ready to enjpoy..hm..mm...my hubby couldn't resist these and enjoyed them the most.

Drizzle with melted chocolate, salted caramel sauce or drizzle maple syrup. These make an absolute mouth melting, delicious, satisfying and wonderful dessert breakfast!! 

Labels: Breakfast, Churros, Dessert, Portugal, Pancakes, Spain, Sour Cream, International Cuisine, Eat the World

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Kitchen Frau: Spanish Potato Tortilla (Tortilla de Patatas) 

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