cottage cheese recipes: August 2013

Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

This cake reminds me of a chocolate chip cookie.

Ingredients include sour cream for an
extra-moist cake.

I get to use my new Nordic Ware Classic Bundt Pan.
I loved how well their Swirl pan worked
on my Lemon Lover's Bundt Cake.
Truly no-stick. A must when bunting!

Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl,

adding the mini chocolate chips last.

Pour into a sprayed bundt pan.

Bake @350 fo about 40 minutes.

Let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes,
then invert. Nothing sticks in this pan.
It releases the cake with ease. Love that.

Dusting with powdered sugar is all it needs.

But you could also drizzle with
Vanilla Butter Glaze.

Mix until creamy and add vanilla.

Scoop into a small baggie and snip off one corner.

Starting on the inside, squeeze on the frosting.

A stripe of glaze with each slice

Loaded with chocolate chips. Enjoy a slice with

your favorite go-with cake beverage; coffee, tea,

or a glass of cold milk.

Bring a slice to your neighbor, friend or someone
you love, like, or just tolerate!

That's my favorite part of baking.....the sharing.

Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

1 box yellow cake mix

1 box instant vanilla pudding

1 C (8 oz) sour cream

1/2 C water

1/2 C oil

3 XL eggs

1 t vanilla

1 C mini chocolate chips

Combine all ingredients except chocolate

chips in a large bow.

Mix to combine on low and then beat

on on medium for 2 minutes. Add the

chocolate chips and mix in on low.

Pour into a sprayed bundt pan.

Bake @350 for 35-45 minutes

Cool on rack for 15 minuted before

inverting onto a cake plate.

Let cool completely before glazing.

Vanilla Butter Glaze

3 T butter, melted

2 C powdered sugar

2 T milk

1 t vanilla

Mix until smooth.

Drizzle on cake, or put into a small

baggie, snip of a small corner

and squeeze on stripes.

Enjoy!

Check out my other bundt cakes:

Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

Oh Baby! Carrot Bundt Cake

Root Beer Bundt Cake

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Confessions Of A Plate Addict,
Jam Hands, A Stroll Thru Life,
Between Naps On The Porch,
Dwellings, Mossberry Cottage,

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Chicken Waikiki Beach

A little retro, vintage recipe today. A tropical dish
with pineapple and green pepper in a

sweet-and-pungent sauce.

Chicken Waikiki Beach is from the McCall's

recipe card collection from 1973.

Does anyone remember collecting these?
I still have mine, though I now keep them

in my antique file drawers.

I had chicken breasts, but you can use any chicken
parts. I skinned them and left them bone-in.

Shake the chicken in a bag with 1/2 C flour.

Drain the pineapple chunks and add enough
water to measure 1-1/4 C.

While you brown the chicken combine the sauce
ingredients in a medium pan.

Bring to a boil, stirring for 2 minutes.

Put the browned chicken in a 9x13 casserole
and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Pour the cooked sauce over the top.
Bake for about 20-30 minutes.

Cut up a large green pepper

I reserve the pepper and pineapple in the
now-empty sauce pan until needed.

Take the chicken out of the oven after 20-30
minutes and add the green pepper and pineapple.

Return to oven and bake another 20-30 minutes.
Until the chicken is done. Total time was about
45 minutes for me. It depends on how big the
chicken pieces are. Breasts take less time.

The sauce gives the chicken a nice glaze.

Serve with rice

and a spoonful of the sauce from the bottom.

Chicken Waikiki Beach

1 Chicken-cut up:

(2 whole legs and 2 breasts, or

4 breasts; or your choice)

1/2 C flour

1/3 C vegetable oil

1 t salt

1/4 t pepper

Skin chicken, wash and pat dry with paper towels.

Coat with flour. Heat oil in a large skillet.

Add the chicken and brown on all sides.

Remove to a 9x13 pan.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Pour sauce over chicken.

Sauce

1 can (20oz) pineapple in juice

1 large green pepper, cubed

3/4 C sugar (up to 1C)

3/4 C cider vinegar

2 T cornstarch

1 T soy sauce

1/4 t ginger

1 chicken bouillon cube

Drain pineapple, pouring juice into 2-cup

measure. Add enough water to make 1-1/4 C.

In a medium saucepan, combine the juice,

sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, soy sauce,

ginger, and bouillon cube; bring to a boil, stirring

constantly. Boil 2 minutes. Pour over chicken.

Bake @350, uncovered, 20-30 minutes. Add

pineapple and green pepper. Bake 20-30 minutes

longer. Serve with fluffy white rice.

Enjoy!

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Banana Cake - Refreshing, Tasty and Healthy

It is a proven fact that the banana cake has as an abundant supply of different types of nutrients such as vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium and the like. The banana cake is also said to have the capability to prevent different types of kidney diseases including kidney cancer to a certain extent. Here are some of the superb banana cake recipes.

Ingredients

Desiccated coconut 2 ½ cupsMashed ripe bananas 750gRice flour 1 ¼ cupsWhite sugar 1 ½ cupsCoconut milk ¾ cup

For serving

Desiccated coconut ½ cup

How to prepare it?

Take a cake pan and properly grease it. Introduce desiccated coconut into a bowl and add cold water into it. Let it stand for 10 minutes. Strain it using a fine sieve and get rid of the excess water, if any. Shift the sieved coconut into a bowl of large size and add the combination of ingredients such as banana, rice flour, sugar and coconut oil. Stir it well so as to make a perfect mixture out of these ingredients. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Cover it well with foil. Introduce the cake pan into a steamer. Carefully set it over a large saucepan containing boiling water. Make sure that the water does not make any contact with the base of the pan. Cover the steamer with a lid. Steam the cake for at least 2 ½ hours or until it is fairly cooked. Take the cake out of the steamer. Keep it cool. Carefully transfer it onto a plate. Spread the toasted coconut over the top. When this is finished, serve it. It would be better if you serve it along with fresh fruits.

Upside down banana cake

Ingredients

Melted butter 6 tablespoonsBrown sugar 1 cupRipe bananas 5Yellow cake mix 18 ouncesEggs 3Rum/ milk / water 1/3 cupVegetable oil ¼ cup

Method of preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Take two 9 in round pans and properly grease and flour them. Melt the butter by heating it over low temperature. Split up the melted butter between two pans. Disperse half of the brown sugar into each pan. Take one ripe of banana and cut it into pieces. Then, arrange it on the bottom of the pan. Take another ripe banana and cut into small pieces so as to arrange the bottom of the pan. Make a combination out of the ingredients such as cake mix, eggs, oil and rum. Beat it well using an electric mixer so that all the ingredients are properly mixed for at least 2 minutes until the mixture is fairly moistened. Mash well the leftover bananas and introduce the mashed bananas into the cake mix. Split the mixture into each pan. Keep it in the oven and bake it for 30-35 minutes until the cake tester inside the cake mixture comes to vision clearly. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Transfer it into serving plates. Then you can serve it.

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Why Red Chilli Powder is the secret ingredient?

ave you ever wondered, why red chilli is a favorite in your mother's or grandmother's recipe? We'll tell you things you may not know about chilli powder.

Chilli Powder, a widely used spice, is a secret and essential ingredient of every grandmother's recipe. Despite being tart, why is it still used in our food? The answer is simple. Its benefits are several. Let's discuss some of the benefits of chilli Powder.

Vitamin A: A tablespoon of chilli contains 2,224 IU of vitamin A. This amounts to 44.5% of the total quantity needed by the body. Vitamin A is used by the body to maintain eyesight and checking over the health of teeth, skin, and bones by the supplying sufficient vitamins to grow strong.

Vitamin C: A tablespoon of chilli powder accounts to about 4.8mg, which is 8% of total Vitamin C intake your body needs. Your body uses antioxidants to fight internal injury from free essentials, which are unbalanced molecules shaped during the energy formation method that can augment your danger of developing injurious health conditions like cancer and heart disease.

Did you know: - Why are chilies tart? Chillis are tart because of the alkaloid compounds: Capsanthin, Capsaicin, and Capsorubin.

Below is the measure of vitamins and minerals in 100g of Chilli.

230% of Vitamin-C
37% of Vitamin B-6
30% of Vitamin A,
12% of Iron,
11% of Copper,
6% of Potassium

Red Chilli Powder is a mixture of dried chilies, cumin, garlic, and oregano. In some cases, use of coriander, cloves or pepper may even be included. In dried red chilies lie nutritional and medicinal benefits, which have scientific evidences. Some of the benefits are as follows:

Cookery benefits: Just a pinch of red chilli can leave ecstatic flavor in your food. Some of the Indian recipes are incomplete without red chilies. It is slowly and deliciously taking its place in the U.S. Barbeque Sauces, Chili and Mexican Moles make use of red chilies these days.

Geographical Data: It is a well known fact that whole red chilli is the most commonly used spice in India. Ancient India boasts of red chilli as a cure to upset stomach, menstrual cramps, malaria, and motion sickness.

Nutrition rich: They contain vitamins and minerals like Vitamin -C, Vitamin- B, Vitamin- A, Iron, Copper, and Potassium etc. The beta carotene, a form of Vitamin- A, has the same amount of nutritional value as in different vegetables and fruits.

Medicinal benefits: An alkaloid compound, capsaicin, found in red chilli is known to decrease the intensity of pain. It has to be applied directly on the skin.

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PRS Spices is a leading spice & herbs supplier that offers range of good quality spices seasonings, Chilli Powder, cumin powder, curry powder, chat masala, Red Chilli Powder etc. We offer valued spices to meet all cookery needs globally.

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The Best Way To Purchase Gluten Free Cookies In Your Cookie Jar (Caren Billy)

Something most of us have been hearing more and more about on the news, from doctors, and from family and friends, is the need for a gluten-free lifestyle. Gluten, a protein complex present in wheat, barley, and rye, is found to be the main cause of sickness for those diagnosed with Celiac disease. Eating gluten free takes a little effort on anyone's part, but it's a crucial part of life for different reasons for different people. Regardless how any of us change our diets, we all want the capability to eat foods that we find comforting, and that primarily holds true when it comes to sweets. High quality gluten free cookies can be hard to locate and often, online retailers are a great way to save time and money.

Going the gluten free way most likely is not done by choice, or it may be a vital, life changing decision. The symptoms of gluten intolerance, attributable to an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine, have been found to be relieved only when gluten is removed from the diet. Lately, the number of people with Celiac disease is growing larger, and these people have been told that keeping gluten out of their food and their home will help.

Finding gluten free foods in most local grocery stores is challenging. White and brown rice, potatoes and tapioca are just some of the many grains and vegetables that can be utilized as a substitute for wheat flour. Every type of flour has different tastes, characteristics, uses and nutritional content, and successful gluten free foods will often use a variety of flours to create a great tasting well-textured product.

Many people love baked goods, and some people will find that baking gluten free goods that taste good will take some trial and error. Gluten is a protein that can help baked goods to hold their shape. When selecting gluten free cookies and other baked goods, it's important to find a product that doesn't crumble and has a really good, smooth texture.

It can be hard for most people to find a variety of, or even any gluten free foods in their local supermarket. There's a lot of online websites where these items can be found in abundance and at low prices. You can find merchants that can be found online that supply many varieties of cakes, cookies, breads and much more that are gluten free.

Finding pleasurable, gluten free foods can be a difficult and even depressing venture, especially for someone with a number of dietary restrictions. Finding baked goods that aren't just gluten free, but also dairy and nut free is often a challenging, but well rewarding feat. Companies that offer foods for those with multiple needs can oftentimes be highly trusted to avoid cross-contamination. If you've got an illness that makes it necessary that you forgo any gluten, you can trust that a company that specializes in selling gluten free products is knowledgeable with the foods they sell.

Baking gluten free cookies, muffins and other delicious goods is a difficult skill to master and cannot be done by just anyone. Finding a retailer who knows about the wide array of gluten free flours available and how each one affects foods differently can make a huge difference on the quality of their products. Finding a wide variety of gluten free foods can be difficult, unless you've found a good seller, local or online.

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A Handy Guide to Buena Park Restaurants

Buena Park offers amazing and unique restaurants that are sure to delight anyone in your dining group, including adults, young adults and children of all ages.

Usually when visiting a new place, diners prefer new experiences when choosing a restaurant. In Buena Park, the options are endless. Buena Park restaurants range from romantic, to entertaining, casual, sport-themed, and also are offered in several different cuisines. Here is a listing of some of the best rated restaurants that are a must-experience if you are visiting the Buena Park, California area.

Portillos

Located on La Palma Ave., Portillos Hot Dogs offers traditional American cuisine, with one star on the menu that visitors continue to rave about. That star is the Italian Beef Sandwich. The rest of the menu is reminiscent of true Italian fast food, and originates in Chicago. Other popular items are the beef pie, hot dogs, and homemade shakes that are served up by an extra friendly staff.

Medieval Times

Kids of all ages, including the adult variety will love Medieval Times, where your food is served up by a staff dressed in period clothing, and you can eat with your fingers while watching a joust put on by the King himself. Like taking a step back in time, Medieval Times will be a lasting memory your friends and family will cherish forever. The food is delicious too!

Sagan Korean and Japanese Restaurant

For a unique experience try Sagan. The food is 100% authentic, and the restaurant is quite popular with the locals, which is the first clue this place is worth the visit. Not only do visitors rave about the sushi and Korean BBQ, they also enjoy the atmosphere, food presentation, and friendly service. Sagan is one of the main Buena Park restaurants that attract a large number of tourists.

Neel Kamal Fine Indian Cuisine

If looking for something different, Neel Kamal is the place to visit. Though it is a smaller restaurant, the curry is amazing and there are several vegetarian dishes to choose from as well. It is a nice break from the typical fast foods in the area. The atmosphere is also very relaxing. They also offer delivery in a pinch, but visiting them is a nice experience.

Hof's Hut Restaurant

Hof's Hut is a great place for the whole family, and kids eat free on Wednesday nights. They carry a large menu of traditional American fare, including beef, chicken and fish. They also have a large patio which is nice for enjoying the California weather. If you are just looking for a sweet treat, many locals say Hof's has the best desserts in Buena Park.

Being the food enthusiast, the author of this article has visited all the famous Buena Park restaurants . He has written many articles that can be accessed online for in-depth information.

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Why That Bottle of Spicy Mustard Sauce Deserves a Spot in your Pantry. (Jeric James)

Mention the word mustard and the image of a deli-hotdog sandwich immediately pops up into mind. It wasn't exactly a favorite condiment in the house, no thanks to its pungent and tangy taste. But as you learn things along the way, it came to my attention that mustard seeds are known to be very healthy for the human body. Hence, the oils or sauces made from these seeds may have several therapeutic health benefits.

Gourmet mustards, as they are famously marketed, are made from the seeds of a mustard plant which is a vegetable related to broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. While there are approximately forty different varieties of mustard plants, there are three principal types commonly used for culinary purposes namely:

* Black Mustard (brassica nigra) - a round hard seed, smaller and much more pungent.
* White Mustard (brassica alba) - milder than their black counterpart, usually yellow in color, and are the ones used to make American yellow mustard.
* Brown Mustard (brassica juncea) - dark yellow in color, has a pungent acrid taste and is the type used to make Dijon mustard.

This incredible condiment can be used in its whole seed form, as a ground powder or grinding it into a smooth paste. To make flavors interesting, people came up with spices to add into its paste such as pepper, garlic, and paprika, along with a dash of salt. Research has it that there is no part of the mustard plant that cannot be utilized. Although less preferred than its most popular counterparts like ketchup, mayo and butter, the mustard has proven to be versatile in the kitchen.

Many supermarket shelves now carry lines of prepared mustard ranging from the mild yellow variety (favorite for hotdogs) to Dijon and Bordeaux mustards which derive their distinct flavors from the French wines they are made with. There are also hot mustards which are peppery and brown such as English, Dusseldorf, German and Bahamian. American horseradish mustard is also particularly spicy.

I've gathered several good reasons worth looking into why that bottled spicy mustard sauce, or any gourmet mustard for that matter, deserves a spot in your pantry for future culinary endeavors:

1. It is an excellent source of magnesium, which helps lower blood pressure and migraine attacks.
2. Its seeds contain phytonutrients that help prevent the risk of developing gastrointestinal cancer. It is also good for the overall health of the digestive tract.
3. It has the capacity to increase the body's metabolic rate that is not only beneficial for the body, but also eases the process of digestion. A good choice for condiment for weight watchers.
4. Some studies have shown that the anti-inflammatory compounds in yellow mustard are able to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
5. It is also a great source of calcium, phosphorous, manganese and iron. As such, it is a valuable source of several nutrients that are essential for a well-functioning body.

Whether it's easy healthy recipes for dinner or any meal of the day that you're preparing, including this particular ingredient should be a breeze. You can rub bottled mustard on meats before roasting, or bake some chicken breast marinated in it with white wine for some added flavor. It can also double as a dip for your favorite snacks, including vegetables and whole grain pretzels. Mustard seeds, on the other hand, are sprinkled over salads and can even be roasted on a dry skillet for nuttier texture. With a growing market for gourmet mustard these days, it's still best to exercise caution and avoid those with high preservatives and sodium content. Use it in moderation according to your taste. After all, they are meant to enhance and not overpower the flavor of your food.

Jeric James is an IT consultant in the US who loves to experiment with recipes in his kitchen during his free time. For more choices on the best bottled condiments that suit your taste buds, check out Easy Healthy Recipes for Dinner, a family-owned corporation based in Oregon.

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Order Feta Cheese Online To Make The Best Recipes (rajiv tiwari)

Any kind of cheese is delicious is own true right. Different cheese calls for a dish with different flavour, a different kind of occasion and, often, a different kind of cuisine. Feta cheese is one such kind of cheese.

Now you can buy feta cheese online and avoid all the hassles involved in finding the perfect one for the dinner recipe you're just itching to try out. Buying feta cheese online opens up a lot of avenues in terms of cooking, allowing you to prepare any dish you want in your own kitchen without any delay. Just log in to your favourite grocery store's website and order your feta cheese online, having it delivered to your very doorstep.

There are a lot of benefits to ordering feta cheese online. You can get the brand that you want at one shot without leaving your home, and travelling from store to store trying to find it. This variety of cheese differs greatly depending on the company that makes it and you can choose the one with your favourite flavour when you buy feta cheese online. Having specific needs for certain recipes means that you'll often have to be very particular about the saltiness and flavour; when your order feta cheese online you have the freedom to be picky and choose the one that works the best.

Another advantage of feta cheese online is the sheer convenience. Only a few stores sell the best feta cheese. Instead of trying to find your cheese in every gourmet store in the city, why not just order the feta cheese online. Once you do that, it's delivered to your home just waiting to be added to some delicious salad or lamb roast. However, always remember that when you order feta cheese online you should only order as much as you need for a short period of time. Cheese should be consumed very fast as its shelf life is very short. Buy feta cheese online fresh and new, and finish it within a few days.

When you order feta cheese online you have the liberty to make whichever recipe you want without delay or worry. No more worrying about ingredients or trying to replace it with some kind of substitute. Buying feta cheese online ensures that you make no compromises on your cooking recipes and go ahead making the best. Surprise everyone with the best quality cheese and ingredients by using the online medium. Use the internet to access gourmet stores that deliver right to your doorstep and benefit from the comfort and convenience.

Order feta cheese online and pay using a medium that's most comfortable to you. Go ahead and try the delicious cheese type. Enjoyed in so many dishes, when you buy feta cheese online you know that you're going to have the best meal. Experiment with your recipes, try different flavours and seasoning, play with the sauces that you're going to make, but never compromise on the quality of your cheese. Buy feta cheese online and relish the taste.

Rajiv Tiwari is an out and out gourmet whose love for food has made him travel to all top food destinations. In this bouquet of articles Rajiv discusses some Feta cheese, gourmet stores and online food buying experiences.

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Stir Fry Sauce

Stir fry sauce is generally that ingredient simply responsible for flavor to your stir fry. Most often, stir fry are made of Oriental ready to use sauces like the soy sauce, the hoisin flavor, the fish flavor, the teriyaki flavor, the chili oil flavor, the oyster sauce and more. These specially prepared them to solely to provide a type of flavor that brings saltiness, sour or bitterness and sweetness to your dish. If one desires for a little heat on the dish, the chili oil of red chili flakes comes in handy.

For you to get started with here are a few concoctions that may help you begin creating a perfect stir fry at home.

1. THE ALL PURPOSE STIR FRY SAUCE:
INGREDIENTS:
1 ¼ cup of soy sauce
one cup of oyster flavor
One cup of maple syrup (Not the maple flavored only syrup, or simply use brown sugar instead)
½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup Dijon mustard, to taste.
These flavors are found on Oriental stores near you.

THE PROCEDURE:
Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl until they are smooth. Then you can store them in a sealed bottled on your refrigerators and can last for a week. Shake the bottle before using the flavor in your frying. Can be good for beef, pork, shrimps, scallops and even squid fries. Enjoy them at home.

2. THE KUNG PAO ASIAN SAUCE:
THE INGREDIENTS:
Soy sauce
Sherry wine
Water
Garlic
Red chili peppers, rice vinegar
Ginger
This is a ready-made stir fry flavor available in the supermarkets and they are great with beef, shrimps, squids, and pork. Just use 2 to 3 tablespoons of this concoction and you are on your way to a perfect stir fry serving 2 to 3 persons. But if you want added flavor, you can use additional tablespoons of this sauce plus grated ginger and sliced onions.

3. THE OERIENT EXPRESS STIR FRY SAUCE: This takes 10 minutes to prepare and makes four servings.
INGREDIENTS:
2/12 cup of chicken broth, fat free or low sodium type
1/2 cup corn starch
½ cup soy sauce, lite and low sodium type
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup dry sherry
¼ cup cider vinegar
Two cloves of garlic, minced
Two teaspoon of grated fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon of ground red pepper or hot pepper flavor

THE PROCEDURE:
In a 1 ½ quart jar with tight fitting lid, combine the chicken broth, the cornstarch, the soy sauce, the corn syrup, the sherry, the vinegar, the garlic, the ginger and the red pepper. Shake them well. Can be refrigerated up to three weeks. But shake them well again before using in a stir fry. This recipe makes about four cups. In stir frying you can add the flavor according to the recipe of your stir fry. If you are only cooking for four servings, then you only need one half cup of the sauce or even less if you don't want it bubbling with the sauce.

Enjoy these stir fry sauce at home for any occasions.

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Cream Cheese Wonders And Its Delicious Uses (rajiv tiwari)

Cream cheese could have very easily been one of the seven deadly sins. With its absolutely yummy consistency and taste, there are a horde of recipes that you can make with cream cheese.

Now that one can even buy the cream cheese online, possibilities are endless. Using the internet to buy dairy products may seem unconventional, but technology has ensured that everything can be delivered to our own home. When we can call up our local grocer and ask him to deliver our daily groceries, why should we stop ourselves from ordering exotic things like cream cheese online? Cream cheese can be an ingredient that one can experiment with wholeheartedly. Once you find out the extent of recipes you can use cream cheese in, it will fast become one of your favourite cheese varieties.

Cream cheese can be used for the most glamorous of recipes as well as our day to day meals. You can even use cream cheese to spread on your toast for breakfast. Delicious with a glass of juice or a bowl of cereal, your breakfast will be light and sustain you till the next meal. Another cream cheese delicacy are cheese balls. Extremely easy to make and apt for any kind of occasion, cream cheese balls are something enjoyed by one and all.

When we talk about cream cheese, the one thing we can't forget is cheesecake. Cheesecake is often the most appreciated dessert of them all. From mango cheesecake to raspberry cheesecake, everyone can enjoy this sweet without any qualms. Besides just this dessert, cream cheese is used for a lot of other kinds of pastries as well. Often, people prefer to use cream cheese for their cake icings etc., as it adds a delicious flavour to the final result.

You don't have to worry about the weight effects that cream cheese is going to have on you either. Nowadays you can even order low-fat cream cheese online. With the kind of variety that's available, you can buy a different kind of cheese for every situation, meal and occasion. Remember that cooking with cream cheese is extremely easy. You can either put it in the microwave, if you want it softened, for around 15 seconds or just leave out around 45 minutes before you plan to cook with it. Either way, the cream cheese becomes considerably more pliable and is much easier to use.

Now, with gourmet stores and supermarket embracing the internet, it's much easier to order whatever you need for your recipe. When you buy cream cheese online you are assured that it's delivered to you in hardly any time, in the best quality and condition. You no longer have to worry about hunting down those hard to find ingredients or making do without them. Use online supermarkets to the fullest and benefit from the services they provide you. Whether you want to make a large cheesecake or a small amount of dip, you can order cream cheese online in whatever quantity you want. Enjoy the culinary pleasures that come with cream cheese, buy it online.

Rajiv Tiwari is an out and out gourmet whose love for food has made him travel to all top food destinations. In this bouquet of articles Rajiv discusses some cream cheese, cream cheese online and online food buying experiences.

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Pancakes - Beyond any Comparison (Jim Doyle)

Gluten-free buttermilk pancakes
Ingredients
Gluten-free flour blend as per the need
Cane sugar 2 tsp
Gluten-free baking powder 1 tsp
Baking soda 1 tsp
Salt ? tsp
Buttermilk 1 ? cup
Or Milk 1 cup
White vinegar 1 tbsp
Olive oil 2 tbsps
Large egg 1
Vanilla extract
? tsp
Method of preparation

First, take a mixing bowl and mix up all the dry ingredients. Whip it properly. Take another mixing bowl and coalesce the ingredients such as olive oil, egg and vanilla in that bowl. Whip it nicely so that all the ingredients are properly incorporated. Then, pour the milk into a bowl if you are preparing the buttermilk on your own. Introduce white vinegar into this. Allow it to stay for at least 5 minutes. Then, include the ingredients like olive oil, egg and vanilla extract into the milk mixture. Whip it well. Mix the milk mixture with the dry mixture and whip it until you get a smoth mixture. Add 1-2 teaspoons of milk, if the mixture seems to be exceedingly thick. Take a skillet and heat it over moderate temperature. Slightly rub the skillet with the olive oil. Pour ? cup of the batter onto the skillet if the skillet is of medium size. If the skillet is fairly large, then, pour 1/ 3 cup of the mixture onto the skillet. Cook the mixture until the bottom turns brown in colour and bubbles start coming up on the surface. Then, flip the side and cook the other side as well so that both sides are ready. Take the rest of the batter and repeat the process. When it is cooked well, turn the heat off and let it cool. Wrap the pancakes and place them in a plastic freezer bag. Serve them when they are thoroughly cooled and set.

Pumpkin pancakes

Major ingredients
Flour 1 ? cups
Baking powder ? tsp
Sugar 1 ? tbsps
Salt ? tsp
Baking soda ? tsp
Vegetable oil 1/8 cup
Egg 1
Buttermilk 1 ? cups
Pureed pumpkin 1/3 cup
Pumpkin pie spice 1 ? tsps
Vanilla 1 tsp

Method of preparation

Take a bowl of medium size and mix up the ingredients such as flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Whip it nicely so that all the ingredients are properly incorporated. Then, introduce the combination of the beaten egg, vegetable oil and 1 ? cups of buttermilk and stir it well so as to get a perfect mixture out of it. When these ingredients are properly combined, include the ingredients like pumpkin, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice and stir it well until you get an even mixture. Take a frying pan and heat it over average temperature. If you are using griddle, then heat it over 350 degrees F. Rub the pan or griddle slightly with vegetable oil and pour ? cup of the mixture out into the pan.
Cook the side until it becomes golden brown in colour. Flip the side and cook the other side as well. Spray the pancake turner with a non stick spray so that you can flip the sides. Repeat the process using the remaining batter.

If you are looking for new and tasty ways to prepare the breakfast for you family then you should definitely try Femina pancakes - or as they call them pandekager. Read more cooking tips and trick here.

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Why That Bottle of Spicy Mustard Sauce Deserves a Spot in your Pantry. (Jeric James)

I've gathered several good reasons worth looking into why that bottled spicy mustard sauce, or any gourmet mustard for that matter, deserves a spot in your pantry for future culinary endeavors:

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Healthy and Yummy Starters (India Network)

Spinach (palak) is one of the high nutritional leafy vegetable. It has in it Vitamin A - 52%, Folate (Vit B9) - 49%, Vit C - 47%, Vit E - 13%,Vitamin K - 460%,Calcium - 10%,Iron - 22% . Spinach is very healthy vegetable but children like him less. To convince your children you can always show them video of a famous character "Popeye, the sailor" In the serial, to regain the energy the character Popeye used to have the raw Spinach (palak) which would be very difficult for your kid to have it alone. Here we give you the recipe of one of the Spinach dish that is "HARA BHAR KABAB"

Please don't go on the name it is a pure vegetarian item which can be cook fast as well as healthy, tasty and yummy starters or snack for your child.

This recipe could be easily cooked in few minutes and ready to be served instantly.
Ingredients required for cooking:

1)Boiled Spinach leaves (Palak) leaves (2 cups)
2)Boiled potatoes (5-6 piece)
3)Bread Slice (7-8)
4)Oil
5)Paste of Green Chilly & Ginger
6)Coriander leaves
7)Salt as per the taste
8)? tsp Garam Masala,
9)? tsp Amchur powder or Lemon (on availability)
10)? tsp Sugar

Method

1)Boil Spinach (palak)and remove all the water and make the paste.
2)Boil potatoes and smash it
3)Grind the bread in mixture
4)In one bowl, mix Spinach, palak, potatoes then
5)Then add all the masala, like paste of green chilly & ginger, salt , gram Masala, Amchur powder & sugar.
6)Mix all the items slowly and properly.
7) Roll each kabab into small balls or the shape you want.
8)Take a deep fry pan, heat the Oil and deep fry the kabab till it become golden brown.

Healthy and yummy food is ready to serve. Do serve it with the tomato sauce,red or green chutney or with schezwan sauce to make your starter Hara Bhara Kabab more delicious.

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