Sunday, February 23, 2014
Does it simply Christmas recipes
Because my husband and I have family seen in the Christmas season, we spend time with his family in our House on Christmas Eve and my family in their home on Christmas day. As my mom always makes large beautiful dinner and we have so much going on the time, Im typically a snack buffet table for the celebration of Christmas Eve in our House.
It is very easy and helps my stress level hold down. I can it make all ahead of time and only set up the table later. I understand fancy with the table decoration, but include a pretty poinsettia tablecloth and beautiful vacation paper plate and napkins. It is now a tradition, which all forward looks, because it is easy and delicious snacks all day long offers. The best part is that with paper plate, there is no food or pots and pans, wash! The only clean up involved is removed all remains, i.e. If any!
Here are a few tips, plan own snack buffet. If you have time, take a piece of paper and start writing down some of the ways. Note all recipes mind come read the following as you:
~ Bowls filled with things to diving is always popular. I like a dish with Ranch to delete Veggie dip (I use to make the dip the package Uncle of dans found in the grocery store) and a selection of crackers with my popular recipe clam dip.
~ A tray with sandwich stuff. I invite a tray with deli meat and cheese and other sandwich stuff such as onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, mayonnaise and mustard. You can try a club sandwich or Reuben sandwich makings tray stuff. You can experiment with different kinds of bread such as party rye or sourdough.
~ Cookies and sweets. Every year I make two or three of our family favorite recipes contained below. What is your family favorite cookie and candy recipes?
~ Drinks. The Irish cream recipe below served over ice is wonderful, and a special treatment. We buy also pop and beer and this seems, all make happy. You need maybe a favorite punch, eggnog, or hot butter rum recipe that you want to use.
~ Crunchy things. I have made getting the Chex mix.
Dont forget that you can help family members or other guests! This gives more variety and less work! You just tell them to bring a snack type item.
Recipes
Clam dip
1 (8-Ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (6-Ounce) can save minced clams, juice
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1 / 2 Teaspoon lemon juice
1 / 4 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt to taste
Combine cream cheese and shells. Stir just enough clam juice, a beautiful consistency for dive to make. Add remaining ingredients and combine thoroughly. Purposes or ceilings and chill. Serve with crackers or chips.
Toffee treats
1 / 4 Box Saltine cracker
1 Cup sugar
1 Cup butter or margarine
1 big bag of chocolate chips
Chopped walnuts-opt.
Oven to 350 degrees. A large cookie sheet with aluminum foil cover. Grease with butter. Cover with Saltine cracker. 1 Cup sugar and 1 cup butter bring to the boil and cook for 2 1/2 minutes. Pour over you crackers & spread rapidly. Bake 5-7 minutes. Distribute a large bag of chocolate chips, such as icing on the cake. Top with chopped walnuts, if desired.
Irish cream
1 Cup heavy whipping cream
1 14-Oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 2/3 c. whiskey
1 TEASPOON instant coffee
2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 Teaspoon vanilla
Set enter all ingredients in a blender and mix on high for 30 seconds. Store in the refrigerator. Well before serving shake over ice. Should keep at least 2 months.
Peanut butter of bon bons
1-1 Lb box powdered sugar
2 Cubes margarine (1 cup)
1 Cup peanut butter
Chocolate chips or chocolate almond bark
Mix all ingredients except chocolate. Form balls in round. Chill but. Insert toothpicks & diving in melted chocolate. Chill until set.
I know that are not for the health-conscious recipes, but it is only once in the year. Here is to hoping you have a easy does it Christmas party this year.
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
Simply Delicious Potato Wedges
This picture was used in the post Potatoes in Tambram cooking even though it had no relation to it whatsoever, just because I thought these crunchy golden wedges looked so beautiful. And there was the promise for the recipe soon...which I was reminded non stop by my reader turned good friend Subashree. I sent her the recipe per email, but then when Anita poked me on this today, it was time to post it on the blog :)I have always loved the wedges as against the fries, because they are chunky, the skins turn delicious and crispy and theres no frying involved. Last week, when we were in KL, we ordered a portion of wedges (for want of any other vegetarian options) at the premium coffee house cum diner, Dome and I havent had them any worse. They were batter fried and cold which made me miss these home-made beauties. Also check here.
These are perfect when you and your spouse want to sack out watching the latest season of Simpsons or Ugly Betty. The day it poured cats and dogs in Bombay, we enjoyed this, with lots of ketchup, even if we had to suffer hot-potato-speech.
Well 2-3 big sized potatoes for two greedy people. Wash well scrubbing with a brush, because we plan to retain the skins. Bring 2-3 L of water to boil in a large vessel. Once water boils, drop in the whole potatoes and boil for 5-7 minutes, till they are half cooked (thats why not pressure cooking them). Remove and cool. Cut into half length wise and then into thick wedges.
Preheat oven at 200 C.
In a large dish, mix together 2 tbsp sesame seeds, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder / flakes, pinch of turmeric powder for extra golden colour, 1/2 tsp salt, crushed pepper and 2 tbsp olive oil / cooking oil. Transfer the potato wedges onto the dish and coat them evenly with spices.
Cover a baking sheet with foil / parchment paper, place the potato wedges on their bottoms (skin side down), sprinkle a pinch of coarse salt over the wedges. Bake for 15 minutes, until they are golden and crispy on the outside.
Eat as hot as your mouth can take :)
Health note
Oven baking these wedges makes them infinitely healthier than fries. They are chunkier hence more filling than the skinny fries. Keeping the skins on increases the fiber quotient, which is a great nutritional plus point.