Atta (whole Wheat) Halwa

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• melt the ghee in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat; cook the cashews and raisins in the melted ghee until the raisins plump and the cashews are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. remove the cashews and raisins from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. add the flour to the pan and roast till brown and nutty, about 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, bring the water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves to make a clear syrup. stir the cardamom into the syrup; slowly pour over the roasted flour, stirring as you pour to avoid lumps. continue cooking until the halwa pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 5 minutes more. transfer to a serving dish and spread into an even layer; sprinkle the cashews and raisins over the halwa to serve.

Chocolate Salami

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (such as hershey's®)
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 (1 pound) package sweetened chestnut puree
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• stir together the sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and chestnut puree in a bowl. fold in the almonds and walnuts until evenly blended. pat the mixture into a log and wrap tightly with wax paper. refrigerate overnight before slicing to serve.

Shahi Tukri (sweet Fried Bread)

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 quart cooking oil
• 5 slices white bread, quartered
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• fry bread pieces in batches till deep golden brown. set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• stir the water and sugar together in a small pan; bring to a boil. stir the cardamom into the water, reduce the heat to low, and simmer another 2 to 3 minutes. dip the fried bread pieces in the liquid for 2 to 3 minutes. arrange the bread in a single layer in a flat-bottomed serving dish.
• drizzle the cream over the bread pieces, and top with the pistachio nuts. chill at least 2 hours before serving.

cranberry parfaits

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 (14 ounce) can low-fat sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 1 cup cold whipping cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the sugar and cook until bubbling, about 1 minute. add the graham cracker crumbs; stir until the color deepens, about 3 minutes. turn out a plate to cool.
• combine the condensed milk and cranberry sauce in a mixing bowl, blend together with a hand mixer until the mixture thickens. place the whipping cream in a separate bowl and beat with an electric mixer until firm peaks form; fold into the cranberry mixture.
• layer 1/4 cup of the cranberry mixture into each of six (8 ounce) goblets or glasses; top each with 1 tablespoon of the crumbs. repeat layering. refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.

sweet blackberry and sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place the blackberries, sugar, and into a saucepan, and place over medium heat. slowly bring to a simmer, and cook until the blackberries have softened, about 10 minutes. dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the simmering berries. continue cooking and stirring until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

Buchi

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 1/2 ounces green mung beans
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 cups glutinous rice flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 quart cooking oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• combine the mung beans and 1 cup water in a pot and bring to a boil; boil over medium heat until the beans are very tender, about 30 minutes. mash the beans thoroughly. stir 1/2 cup sugar into the mashed beans; set aside.
• mix the glutinous rice flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup water together in a large bowl; knead together just enough to form a ball. divide the ball into small pieces and roll into balls. flatten each ball of dough, and spoon 1 tablespoon of the mashed bean mixture into the middle of the dough. wrap the dough around the bean mixture and pinch the edges together to seal. repeat until all the dough and paste is used.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• fry the balls in batches in the hot oil until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes per batch. serve hot.

sweet blackberry and sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place the blackberries, sugar, and into a saucepan, and place over medium heat. slowly bring to a simmer, and cook until the blackberries have softened, about 10 minutes. dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the simmering berries. continue cooking and stirring until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

fried katayef (egyptian dessert)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• make a syrup by stirring the water, sugar, and lemon juice together in a saucepan over medium heat until thick; set aside to cool.
• make a filling by combining the ricotta cheese and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
• make the dough by mixing together the flour and the yeast. stir the water into the flour mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking to remove any lumps, until the mixture reaches a pourable consistency; allow to rest 1 hour.
• heat a skillet over medium heat. ladle 2 to 3 ounces of batter at a time into the center of the skillet into a round shape. each katayef shell is finished when the top is dry and the bottom is slightly browned.
• fill each shell with an equal portion of the cheese mixture. fold one end of the shell over the cheese mixture and seal into a semi-circle shape by pinching along the edges.
• heat the frying oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. fry the katayef in the oil until crispy and lightly browned; immerse in the syrup to coat; serve immediately.

Besan Laddu

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1 1/4 pounds ghee (clarified butter)
• 2 pounds chickpea flour (besan)
• 6 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
• milk, as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat the ghee in a skillet over medium-low heat. stir the chickpea flour into the ghee and cook until golden brown and has a nutty smell. you cannot miss the fragrance of roasted besan. it will perfume the entire house. turn off the heat and let the besan cool till just warm.
• stir the confectioners' sugar and cardamom into the flour mixture. pinch the mixture together with your fingers. it should hold the shape. if not, sprinkle some milk till the mixture is able to bind together. form the mixture into lime-sized balls and roll between your palms till smooth and even. serve.

mocha chiffon cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• 8 egg yolks
• 8 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat an oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• sift the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. make a well in the center of the flour mixture. pour the coffee, oil, and egg yolks into the well; beat well by hand until the batter is smooth with no lumps.
• beat egg whites with the cream of tartar in a large bowl until foamy. gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. fold the batter into the egg whites; pour into a non-stick bundt® fluted tube pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack. loosen the sides with a knife and release the cake a serving platter.

sweet blackberry and sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place the blackberries, sugar, and into a saucepan, and place over medium heat. slowly bring to a simmer, and cook until the blackberries have softened, about 10 minutes. dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the simmering berries. continue cooking and stirring until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

sweet blackberry and sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place the blackberries, sugar, and into a saucepan, and place over medium heat. slowly bring to a simmer, and cook until the blackberries have softened, about 10 minutes. dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the simmering berries. continue cooking and stirring until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

sweet blackberry and sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place the blackberries, sugar, and into a saucepan, and place over medium heat. slowly bring to a simmer, and cook until the blackberries have softened, about 10 minutes. dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the simmering berries. continue cooking and stirring until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

sweet blackberry and sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place the blackberries, sugar, and into a saucepan, and place over medium heat. slowly bring to a simmer, and cook until the blackberries have softened, about 10 minutes. dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the simmering berries. continue cooking and stirring until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

Almond Sticks Or Rings

Ingredients

• Servings: 50
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups almonds, finely ground
• 1 small lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat an oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c), and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• place the confectioners' sugar, egg yolks, and eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer, and mix on medium-low until well combined. stir in the the ground almonds, lemon zest, and enough lemon juice to make a thick, smooth batter.
• place the batter into a cookie press with a 1/4 inch star-shaped tip, and press out a 6 inch lines of batter. cut the batter into 2-inch sticks,or form into rings or letters, and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are crisp and light brown, 6 to 8 minutes. allow the cookies to cool.
• place 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a fine mesh sieve, and lightly dust the cookies before serving.

sweet blackberry and sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place the blackberries, sugar, and into a saucepan, and place over medium heat. slowly bring to a simmer, and cook until the blackberries have softened, about 10 minutes. dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the simmering berries. continue cooking and stirring until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

Frozen Fruit And Soda Cups

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup cubed cantaloupe
• 1/2 cup cubed honeydew
• 2 cups cubed watermelon
• 1/2 cup diced apple
• 1 cup sliced banana
• 1 cup cubed fresh mango
• 3 cups lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage, chilled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• toss together the cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, apple, banana, and mango in a large bowl. divide the fruit into six paper cups. pour 1/2 cup of lemon-lime soda into each cup. place in the freezer for 5 minutes, then serve.

sago plum pudding ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons pearl sago
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon lemon peel, cut into strips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 10 hrs 10 mins


• stir together sago and milk and let rest 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
• in a bowl, combined soaked sago, sugar, baking soda, bread crumbs and butter. stir well. pour into a pudding mold or other heatproof bowl with the lemon peel and seal tightly.
• bring a large pot of water to boil. place the pudding on a rack, submerged in the water, and boil for 2 1/2 hours, topping off the water as necessary. serve hot or cold.

sweet blackberry and sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place the blackberries, sugar, and into a saucepan, and place over medium heat. slowly bring to a simmer, and cook until the blackberries have softened, about 10 minutes. dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the simmering berries. continue cooking and stirring until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

oepfelbroeisi (apple roesti)

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/4 cup butter
• 12 ounces french bread, thinly sliced
• 3 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons raisins
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. lightly brown the bread in the butter. stir apples, sugar, and raisins into pan, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until a light crust forms on the underside, about 10 minutes. flip the roesti a serving plate, cut into wedges, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before serving.

sweet blackberry and sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place the blackberries, sugar, and into a saucepan, and place over medium heat. slowly bring to a simmer, and cook until the blackberries have softened, about 10 minutes. dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the simmering berries. continue cooking and stirring until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

sweet blackberry and sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place the blackberries, sugar, and into a saucepan, and place over medium heat. slowly bring to a simmer, and cook until the blackberries have softened, about 10 minutes. dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the simmering berries. continue cooking and stirring until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.