Easy Citrus& Chocolate Pudding Trifle#Improv

In this recipe you can use whatever fruits you want, any flavor leftover cake, this recipe is so adjustable to ingredients you have in your pantry.  

Makes 6 Short Glasses
Ingredients
1 Cup Chocolate Pudding
1 Chickoo - chopped
1 Pear - chopped
1 Orange - cut into segments
Chocolate Cake - as required
Whipped Cream as required

Method

Press a layer of crumbled cake into short glasses

then top it with a layer of chopped fruits, then again chocolate pudding. Pipe the whipped cream on top and garnish with crumbled cake crumbs. 

Chill it and then Enjoy!!

Labels : Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Cake, Leftover series, Glass Verrines, Sweets & Desserts, No Bake Desserts, Party pleasers, Improv Cooking Challenge  

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Improv Cooking Challenge: December 2020

Ingredients: Chocolate and Citrus 

Check out what the other bloggers have made!

Improv Cooking Challenge: December 2020

Ingredients: Chocolate and Citrus

• Chocolate Orange Cake by Making Miracles
• Cranberry Pistachio lime and white chocolate bark by Magical Ingredients
• Almond Orange Brownies by Cookaholic Wife
• Oblaten Lebkuchen by Pandemonium Noshery
• Easy Citrus & Chocolate Pudding Trifle by Sneha’s Recipe 

Veggie Mini Vol-au-Vents

These are excellent party appetizers, try them and your guest will enjoy them. We enjoyed these, could not stop at one, so make more in case, your guest ask for another one.

Ingredients 

15 Mini Vol-au-vents Shells - used ready shells
For the Filling 

¼ Cup Finely Chopped French Beans
¼ Cup Finely Chopped Carrots
¼ Cup Green Peas
1 Cup Bechamel Sauce

¼  Teaspoon Mixed Herbs

¼  Teaspoon Red Chilly Flakes

Salt to taste 

Cheddar Cheese as required
Method

Parboil all the veggies and keep aside.
In a sauce pan heat the Bechamel Sauce, mix well to make it smooth and lump free, add rest of the ingredients except the cheese. Taste for salt and add accordingly. Keep aside to cool.

To Assemble 
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, turning both the elements on ( i.e. grill rod too). 

Take each shell and core it with a spoon carefully so that you do not break right into the bottom ( this is to give a little depth).  Like wise prepare all the shells.  Arrange them in a lined tray.

Place a teaspoon of filling

Grate the cheese on top

Place it in the oven bake  till the cheese melts say about 7 -10 minutes or so.

Serve and Enjoy!!

Labels :  Vol-au-Vents, Vegetarian, Cheddar Cheese, Party pleasers, Baked, Puff Pastry, Bechamel Sauce

Homemade French Onion Soup Bundt Meatloaf With Ham & Sausage#BundtBakers

We always make meatloaf in a loaf pan. Making a meat loaf in a bundt pan is so cute, you get a perfect ring slice of meat loaf to enjoy. The meat loaf also looks fancy when placed on the dinning table. 

For this month's event for Bundt Baker's the theme is Meat Loaf Bundt and  I am the host.

Ingredients250 Grams Beef Mince
2 Ham Slices
3 Cocktail Sausages
1 Small Onion - finely chopped
2 Cloves Garlic - minced 
2 Tablespoons Homemade French Onion Dry Soup Mix 
2 Tablespoons Hot & Sweet Sauce 
1 Slice Small Bread - make into crumbs 
1 Egg 
Salt to taste 
1 Tablespoon Butter

For the Glaze1/3 Cup Ketchup
1 Tablespoon Hot & Sweet Sauce
1 Tablespoon Chipotle Sauce
1/4 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika


Method

Chopperize the mince, sausages, ham, onion and garlic. Take this into a bowl and add rest of the ingredients. Shape into a ring. 

Place this into a greased bundt pan and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes at 180°C  for 20 minutes and 140°C for 10 minutes skewer inserted comes out clean. 

Let it cool. When still warm un mould it on to two layers of aluminium foil.

For the Glaze
Mix all ingredients well. Keep aside.

Brush  the glaze on the meat loaf and bake again for 10 minutes.

 Cool 

slice  

Enjoy.

Lables :  Meat Loaf, Baked, Beef, Ham, Sausages, Bundt, Bundt Bakers, Party pleasers, International Cuisine

June 2020 Meat Loaf Bundt

Homemade French Onion Soup Bundt Meatloaf With Ham & Sausage from Sneha's Recipe
Mini meatloaves with Strawberry Rhubarb Glaze from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Spicy Salmon Shrimp Loaf from Food Lust People Love
Dates, Peanuts Meatloaf Bundt from Patyco Candy Bar
Beef Veal & Pork Meatloaf Bundtlets from Sweet Sensations
Classic Bundt Meatloaf from Making Miracles





#BundtBakers is a group of Bundt loving bakers who get together once a month to bake Bundts with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all of our lovely Bundts by following our Pinterest board. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. Updated links for all of our past events and more information about BundtBakers can be found on our home page.

Crispy Cheese Prawn Pancakes#FishFriday

These Prawns pancakes you will die for, asking for more.
Ingredients
8 Large Cleaned Prawns

For the stuffing
2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons Cheddar cheese
2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Green chilies
2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Coriander leaves
For the batter
1 Large Egg
3 Tablespoons Milk
2 Tablespoons Hot Sriracha sauce
3 Tablespoons Heaped Self Raising Flou
For the Coating
1/2 to 3/4 Cup Self Raising Flour
Panko Bread crumbs as required

Method

Open prawns like butterfly.
Let's make the Stuffing and the Batter

Mix all the ingredients together and make a thick coating batter, keep aside.

Mix all the ingredients for filling together. Keep aside.

To Stuff the Prawns
Take the prawns unto a kitchen towel, pat them dry to remove any excess moisture

Take a  teaspoon of  the filling , place it in the center of the  prawns. 

Dredge them in seasoned flour and then dip it in batter, then again in flour  and in the batter. Then press them in panko bread crumbs. Keep this in the freezer for at least 2 -3 hours cling wrapped in a single layer. 

Shallow  fry in a broad frying pan for 2 -3 minutes on each side.

Serve with sweet chili sauce.

Perfect party pleaser...
Labels :  Seafood/Fish, Party pleasers, Fish Friday, Fried, Starters

Fish Friday Foodies

Copycat Restaurant Recipes

Hosted by Sue Lau

• Rubio's Fish Tacos from Making Miracles
• Wahoo's Grilled Fish Tacos with Citrus Slaw {copycat} from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Chinese Take-Out Combination Seafood Chow Mein from Palatable Pastime
• Shrimp Damian from Food Lust People Love
• Crispy Cheese Prawn Pancakes from Sneha's Recipe
• Mahi Mahi Matecumbe from A Day in the Life on the Farm

Chicken Russian Kebabs

These Chicken Russian Kebabs were made for my family get together. These were a hit! These are great to make for Ramadan Iftar or Sehri. You can make them in advance and keep it in the refrigerator for 3 -4 days. these cannot be frozen. These are Crispy crunchy from outside and soft juicy from within.

Ingredients

Cups Boiled Chicken - choppered
1 Cup Cabbage - finely chopped
1 Cup Carrot - finely chopped
1 Small Capsicum - finely chopped 

½ Cup Parboiled French beans - choppered 

½ Cup  Boiled Sweet Corn - choppered 

15 Curry Leaves - finely chopped 

½ Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
4 Green Chilies - finely chopped
3 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper  powder
1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilies Flakes 

3 -4 Medium Potatoes - boiled, mashed
Bread Crumbs As required
2 Eggs  - whisked
Oil For deep frying

Method

Boil the potatoes and mash them. 

In 2 tablespoons oil add finely chopped curry leaves and  all purpose flour , salt, pepper powder, chilly flakes,  ginger garlic and saute for a minute or two then add all the veggies, and let it cook for 2 minutes on low flame.  Switch off flame add coriander leaves,  the boiled chicken and green chillies give it a good mix , remove this on a plate and let it cool.  When the mixture has cooled down add the mashed potatoes and mix very well.

Form into thick round patties, coat in bread crumbs, dip in egg and deep fry in medium hot oil till golden on both sides.

Remove them on to kitchen towel and enjoy them hot. 

 Enjoy!! 

Labels : Kebabs, Chicken, Party pleasers, Appetizer, Capsicum, Carrot, Cabbage, French Beans, Ramadan

Meat Pan Rolls#FoodieExtravaganza

This meat pan rolls , uses thin pancakes and are shallow fried, a perfect snack or hi tea party pleaser. They are delicious soft and mouth melting, your can't stop at one. 

My mum use to make them so often,  practically every Sunday for our evening tea, parties or get together's. These are most loved by all of us at home and were finished in no time, however how many she made. Brings fond memories of Mum, my brother's and sister's sitting at the dining table, enjoying these with our evening tea, getting nostalgic!

Ingredients
For the Pancake
150 Grams All Purpose Flour
1 Egg

¼ Teaspoon Salt
Oil for brushing the pan as required
1½ to 2 glass water to form a not too thick nor too thin batter (just like pancake batter)
For the Filling 
250 Grams Minced Meat  - mutton/beef
1 Medium Onions – finely chopped
¾ Teaspoon Ginger - Garlic paste
2 Green chilies - finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Meat Masala powder
¾ Teaspoon Chilly Powder
¼ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoons Oil
A pinch of Sugar
2 Tablespoon Coriander leaves – finely chopped
1 - 2 Eggs - beaten
Bread Crumbs as required for coating

Method

First let's make the filling

Mix chili powder, turmeric, meat masala powder and ginger garlic paste with a little water to form a paste.   
Heat oil in a pan, add onions and saute till translucent, add masala paste and saute for 2 minutes then add the mince and saute till the colour changes. Add salt mix well cover and cook till the mince is done. Open and check if the mince is cooked and it is completely dry. Keep aside to cool. Add chopped coriander. 

In the meantime let's make the Pancake BatterMix the flour and salt in a large bowl, make a well in the center add the egg and whisk it with a fork . Add water ½ cup at a time to make a batter. Keep this aside for 15 minutes to 20 minutes.

Heat a non stick small pan, brush it oil and then wipe the pan with a kitchen towel.  Pour a ladle full of batter, test this for thickness, if the pancake is too thick then add water to make a thin pancake.  Cook on one side till it starts to leave the sides on medium low flame.  Lift it and place it on a clean cloth.

Make all the pancakes and place them in a clean cloth covered.  

Take one pancake, place the filling at one edge.  

Fold the sides and the roll it. Keep the seam side down on the plate.

Like wise make rest of the pancakes.

Dip them in beaten egg , then in dry bread crumbs and shallow fry in medium high flame.

Ready to serve.. with Ketchup 

Enjoy!!

Labels : Foodie Extravaganza Party,  Meat, Pan Rolls, Party pleasers, Kids delight, Starters, Savory Snacks

Foodie Extravaganza is where we celebrate obscure food holidays or cook and bake together with the same ingredient or theme each month.

Posting day for #FoodieExtravaganza is always the first Wednesday of each month. If you are a blogger and would like to join our group and blog along with us, come join our Facebook page Foodie Extravaganza. We would love to have you! If you're a spectator looking for delicious tid-bits check out our Foodie Extravaganza Pinterest Board!

This month - September - Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla invited the group to join her in wishing Happy Birthday to Duchess Anna, the Creator Of Afternoon Tea. She wrote, "Let's celebrate with anything Afternoon Tea-related. It can be your favorite tea, something made with tea, or something that you would eat at a tea party."

The #FoodieExtravaganza Tea Party

• Almond Clementine Cake Squares by Food Lust People Love
• Assorted Tea Sandwiches for Afternoon Tea by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Cherry Almond Scones by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Gourmet Fruit and Nut Crisps by Palatable Pastime
• Hawaij Coffee Scones by Caroline's Cooking
• Meat Pan Rolls by Sneha's Recipe
• Prickly Pear Lemon Curd by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Pumpkin Cranberry Scones by Simply Inspired Meals

Kalmi Chicken - Kebab / Starters

The recipe is very easy and simple without too many spices. The most important step here is marinating the chicken, then cooking it and then the final frying.

 This keeps the chicken juicy, soft and moist . 

Ingredients
1 Kg Chicken Drumsticks
1 Tablespoon Heaped Ginger Garlic paste
1 to 1 ½ Teaspoon Salt or to taste
1 Cup Yogurt - beaten
1 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
½ Teaspoon Heaped Black pepper powder
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
¼ Cup Oil
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
Oil for deep frying as required
Onion rings mint leaves and lemon wedges to serve

Method
Wash and clean the chicken drumsticks and pat them dry.

Marinate chicken with salt ginger garlic, salt, black pepper,garam masala powder, lemon juice and yogurt. Rub it well into the drumsticks and keep it overnight covered in the refrigerator.

Heat a pan with ¼ cup oil and add the chicken drumsticks in a single layer along with the marinade and keep covered and cook for 15 mins until chicken tender and cooked only 3/4 done. The chicken should be dry no moisture should be present. Cool it completely.

Heat oil for deep frying in a kadai or deep frying pan.

When cooled coat each piece of chicken in flour and deep fry in hot oil in a single layer in hot oil, when one side is done then turn and fry the other side till chicken slightly brown. 

Garnish with onion rings, lemon wedges and mint leaves.

 Enjoy these kababs which most succulent, juicy and tender.

Labels :  Chicken, Starters, Kebabs, Deep Fried, Party pleasers, Mughlai Cuisine, Chicken Drumsticks, Appetizer

Cracker Fried Prawns#FishFriday

Crispy fried Prawns/Shrimps toss in spicy sauce and served as a appetizer. A spectacular display of shrimp wrapped in wonton skins fried to a perfect golden served for a elegant party appetizer .. your guest will praise you. 

Sending this to Fish Friday Even wherein we were asked to share  recipes entertaining using fish and seafood for our December.  Any type of recipe: appetizers, mains, salads, etc. that would be great for parties or as a special holiday meal by our Host Sue.

Ingredients
250 Grams Cleaned Prawns - keep the tail
2 Tablespoons Lemon juice
1 Teaspoon Garlic paste
1 Tablespoon Red Chilly paste
1 Tablespoon Red Chilly Garlic sauce or Hot Sriracha Sauce
1 Teaspoon Chopped coriander
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Soy sauce
Triangular roll wrappers 15
1 Tablespoons Corn flour - mix with quarter cup water 
Oil as required for deep frying
Method

De-vain prawns and keep the tail.

To get a straightened shrimp / prawns  just score or nick the shrimp two or three time along the inside of the “curve.” This lets you straighten out the shrimp / prawns so you don’t get a short, curly roll.

Marinate with all the given ingredients, let the shrimp / prawns marinate for about half an hour before wrapping them in egg roll wrappers. 

Place one shrimp / prawn in each triangular roll wrapper. Stick all the corners with corn flour paste

Roll tight, so that the  shrimp / prawns do fall out when you put it in the fryer.

Deep fry on medium high flame and when just light golden remove them . 

Serve with sweet chili sauce.
Labels : Seafood/Fish, Appetizer, Party pleasers, Prawns, Shrimps, Fish Friday, Deep Fried, Wontons

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