Homemade Strawberry Balsamic Sauce#SundayFunday

My daughter went for a holiday to Panchgani and came back with loads of organic large sweet strawberries. They were super delicious, most we enjoyed eating and few I, freezed .
The other day while watching television seen this recipe and decided to recreate in my kitchen. Tweaked this recipe to my taste and turned out finger licking. You will love the tartness of the strawberries, lemon zest, balsamic vinegar and sweetness of the sugar.

Fruity, tangy, sweet and bright red color this sauce is finger licking. 
Ingredients
½ Cup (125ML) Balsamic Vinegar
20 Large Frozen Strawberries - roughly diced
3 Tablespoons Level Brown Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Sea Salt
Zest of One Big Lemon 
Method

The frozen strawberries when  thawed, it was mushy and left a lot of juice. In a sauce pan add the juice of the strawberries along with balsamic vinegar and bring it to a rolling boil then, reduce the flame a let it reduce into half. Now add in the strawberries, sugar, salt, and lemon zest. Mix well and bring this again to a rolling boil on medium high flame. 

Then reduce the flame until strawberries have released their juices and softened, let this simmer on very low flame until the sauce thickens. Keep stirring in between a bit. Allow to cool. It will stay in the refrigerator for a week or two. If you freeze this sauce it remains good for a long time, the best thing about freezing this sauce that it does not get ice granules, remains in sauce form only.  

This strawberry balsamic sauce it's finger licking.. ready for a multitude of uses.

Labels: Jams & Sauces, Strawberry, Balsamic Vinegar, Homemade,  Vegan, Gluten free, Sunday Funday 

• Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Easy No Bake Strawberry Ice Box Cheesecake by Our Good Life
• Homemade Strawberry Balsamic Sauce by Sneha's Recipe
• Scallop Crudo with Pixies and Pickled Strawberries by Culinary Cam
• Strawberry and Tomato Salad by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Strawberry Yogurt Sherbet by Mayuri's Jikoni 

Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail#SundayFunday

There is nothing too complicated making this Pink Lemonade Vodka Drink.

This Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail Drink has such a beautiful, girly color, I'm sure you like to try this?  Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail is also it perfect for ladies pajama night, barbecues, parties and baby showers.

Quench your thirst with this gorgeous Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail which is simple to make it just takes 5 minutes if you have all ingredients ready. 
Single Serving
Ingredients 
1  Cup Ice cubes
2 Tablespoons Lemon juice
1 Teaspoon Simple syrup  -  I did not add
1 Tablespoon Strawberry Crush
60 ML Pink Vodka
Club Soda or Sprite  as required
2 Slices of Lemon -  cut in half 
Method

Mix the strawberry crush in 100 ml club soda and mix well, strain this liquid and keep aside.

Fill a tall glass with ice. Add lemon slices.

Add lemon juice, simple syrup or strawberry liquid, Pink Vodka and top with club soda. 

Enjoy! This cocktail makes me want to sit by the swimming pool or a place surrounded by greenery with some delicious appetizers and keep sipping it.

My Notes

I used ice, lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda, you could just use sparkling water or sprite or just plain water. Instead of simple syrup use could use any pink color juice or just strawberry crush, raspberry or cranberry juice.

Make it in a large pitcher or double or triple the quantity and  serve  to a crowd. Just add half of the ice cubes to the pitcher and the remaining ice between individual glasses, when ready to serve.

Labels : Cocktail, Vodka, Valentine, Lemonade, Strawberry, Sunday Funday 

For Sunday Funday we are sharing summer cocktails and mocktails. Check out the recipes below: 

• 2 Ingredient Strawberry Slush from Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Acqua Santa Spritz from Culinary Cam
• Dirty Bloody Mary Martini from Food Lust People Love
• Elderflower Martini from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Meyer Lemondrop Martini from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail from Sneha's Recipe

Homemade Strawberry Crush#SundayFunday

The Strawberry Crush is fresh strawberry cooked in with sugar, to use when strawberries are not in season throughout the year. This can be used in both sweet and savory recipes like milkshakes, ice slush and teas, kulfi, drinks, cocktails, waffles and pancakes. This homemade crush is cheap and easy to make, contains no preservatives or color. It stays good for a year if stored in the freezer, as it does not crystallize / form ice.

Ingredients
400 Grams Strawberries - chopped
1½ Cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
½ Cup Water

Method
Heat water in a deep pan. add the water and sugar, keep stirring till the sugar dissolves completely. Remove scum floating on top with a spoon. Now add the strawberries and cook till they soften and become a thick paste . Take off flame add the lemon juice. mix well and keep it cool completely.

Pour into sun dried, clean, food grade storage bottles and keep it in the freezer. When you want to use it just spoon out the quantity required and use. 

Check the other Strawberry Recipes

Eggless Strawberry Bravarian Dessert 

Chicken Legs With Strawberry Balsamic Glaze & Spicy Potato Wedges 
Overnight Oats With Grapes & Strawberry's Strawberry Sandwich Toaster Cake
Strawberry Jam
Strawberry Cold Soup 
Strawberry Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

Strawberry Bundt Mousse Cake

Avocado Bundt Cake With Strawberry Glaze 
SOP Mocktail 

Keto Strawberry Microwave Muffin 
Nutella Strawberry Bread Roll Ups 

Cantaloupe Strawberry Cooler
Homemade Strawberry Balsamic Sauce 
Pound Cake Grilled Cheese & Strawberry Sandwich 

Vegan Strawberry Dream Cake - No Bake 

Fresh Strawberry Bread 
Fresh Strawberry Heart Cake 
Firecracker Strawberries 
Egg White Crêpe/Tortillas & A Chicken Strawberry Wrap 

Labels: Jams & Sauces, Strawberry, Sugar, Homemade, Sunday Funday

More Strawberries Recipes from The Sunday Funday: 

• Strawberry Breakfast Pastry from Palatable Pastime
• Strawberry Smoothie from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Triple Berry Greek Yogurt Parfait from Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Strawberry Hazelnut Crostini from Mayuri’s Jikoni
• Homemade Strawberry Crush from Sneha's Recipe
• Fresas con Crema from Food Lust People Love
• Strawberry Cheesecake Bars from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding from Cook with Renu  

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

Egg White Crêpe/Tortillas & A Chicken Strawberry Wrap#SundayFunday

This Fresh Egg White wraps are filled with juicy grilled chicken, some fresh veggies, Homemade Keto Pasteurized Egg Mayonnaise and not to forget the strawberries!

In keto sometimes you just crave for a wrap, then this for you made with really fresh ingredients, so its super light and refreshing.

Makes 3
Ingredients
3 Large Egg Whites
1 Tablespoon Gelatin powder

Method

In a bowl add the egg white and sprinkle the gelatin on top let it sit for 10 minutes. Use an immersion blender to get the batter smooth and a bit frothy. 

Heat a non stick pan and spray or brush lightly with the oil/cooking fat of your choice. Pour 1/3 of the batter onto your preheated griddle and spread gently with a spatula until the wrap is 5-6 inches across. Be careful not to leave any thin spots. Allow the wraps to cook for 2 minutes or until the edges start to curl up and the bottom becomes lightly brown. Flip and cook for a minute more.  

Repeat with the rest of the batter.

For The Keto Chicken Strawberry Wrap

Ingredients
Lettuce
Grilled Chicken - shredded
Sliced Tomatoes
Sliced Cucumber
Sliced Strawberries
Homemade Keto Pasteurized Egg Mayonnaise
Salt & Pepper to taste

Method

Take a egg white crepe, place lettuce in the center, top it with sliced tomato, cucumber

Then add the grilled chicken and sliced strawberries

Then add some homemade keto pasteurized egg mayonnaise, a dash of salt and pepper to taste.

Wrap it and enjoy!!

You can also check this recipe Keto Tortillas Zero Crab with Egg White Protein Powder

Labels: Egg White Tortillas, Crepes, International Cuisine, Keto, Wraps, Low Carb, Homemade, Sunday Funday, Strawberry, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Chicken 

• Cherry Clafoutis by Amy's Cooking Adventures 
• Coconut Dried Cherry Overnight Coffee Cake by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
• Egg White Crêpe/Tortillas & A Chicken Strawberry Wrap by Sneha's Recipes 
• Fruit Tartlets by Mayuri's Jikoni 
• Grilled Chicken Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette by A Day In The Life On The Farm 
• Lemon Raspberry Coconut Cake by Cook with Renu
• Real Maraschino Cherries by Culinary Cam
• MINT POSSET WITH STRAWBERRY SAUCE by Pandemonium Noshery

Keto Strawberry Microwave Muffin#Improv

This Keto Strawberry Muffin fits perfectly into that sweet spot for a sweet craving. It makes a perfect muffin for quick breakfast or dessert.
This muffin is moist, top it with whipped cream and you have a delicious dessert.
It’s no dissimilar to a mug cake (it is, in fact, a mug cake) and you can make this in your oven or microwave.

Serves 1
Ingredients
30 grams Almond Flour
½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Egg
15 Grams Butter - melted
2 Teaspoons Keto Sweetener
½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon powder
20 Grams Strawberries -1 Big chopped

Method

In a bowl, add in the melted butter (or microwave for 15 seconds to melt it), add the Keto sweetener, vanilla extract, and the egg and give it all a good mix till well combined.

Now add your dry ingredients to the bowl - the almond flour, baking powder and cinnamon powder and mix well.

Add in the chopped strawberries and gently fold through the mixture.  

Grease an microwave proof ramekin with butter and pour in the batter. Top with a couple of strawberries.  Microwave on high for 90 seconds. If a toothpick poked through the center comes out clean, your muffin is done.

Serve warm or chilled, depending on your preference. 

Nutrition Info (Per serving)
Net Carbs: 3g
Carbs: 6g
Fat: 32g
Protein: 13g
Fiber: 3g
Labels: Single Serving, Keto, Low Carb, Microwave, Muffins, Strawberry, Healthy, Sugar Free, Diabetic Friendly, Almond Flour, Improv Cooking Challenge

Improv March 2023 No Sugar Sweets
• Citrus and Mint Salad with Honey Dressing by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Keto Strawberry Microwave Muffin by Sneha's Recipes  

Nutella Filled Crepes#Improv

This Nutella Crepe is an easy and delicious with a rich chocolate hazelnut spread. Nutella is a rich, smooth, and creamy chocolaty spread, it's so delicious and finger licking.
Makes 7 Crepes - 10"  Non Stick Pan 
Ingredients
¾ Cup All Purpose Flour
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Sugar
½ Cup Milk
¾ Cup + - Water
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
A Pinch Of Salt
For The Filling

Nutella/Chocolate Hazelnut Spread As Required
For Garnishing
Sliced Strawberries
Chocolate Sauce

Method

Add all the ingredients for the crepe in a blender blend till smooth, check the consistency of the batter add water accordingly. Then strain the mixture for a smooth consistency. This will remove any lumps. Rest the batter for a least a 30 minutes to an hour. 

After resting, the batter will thicken up, to ensure a thin consistency, whisk in a little water at a time. Heat a 10-inch nonstick pan over medium flame, grease it with desi ghee and wipe it clean with a kitchen paper towel.  Simply pour ¼ cup of batter into the bottom of the pan, lift, tilt, and quickly swirl to create a circular shape.  

It only takes a minute to set on the stovetop, then lift it with your hand on to lightly greased plate.
Repeat the process with the remaining batter, stack them on top of each other to keep warm.    

Spread 2 tablespoons of Nutella over each crepe.    

Fold the crepe in half, then in fourths, so it resembles a fan/triangle. Likewise make rest of the crepes.  

Then garnish the top with sliced strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate sauce or whipped cream.

Labels: Crepes, Nutella, Strawberry, Chocolate, Improv Cooking Challenge

For Imrpov Cooking Challenge February 2022- Theme is Crepes & Chocolate 

• Chocolate Crepe Cone Dessert from Magical Ingredients
• Chocolate Crepe Cake Roll from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Nutella Filled Crepes from Sneha's Recipe