2 liters milk 1 tsp. cardamom powder 1/4 cup rice(mahatma or basmati) 1 tbs. chopped almonds 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 can sweet condensed milk In a big pot boil the milk for 10 minutes. Wash the rice and add to the boiling milk and keep stirring at short intervals. Boil for 40-45 minutes until […]
Category: Desserts
Rice Crispy Treats
admin September 14, 2013 No Comments Adventures in the Kitchen, Desserts
1.25 cups brown rice syrup 3/4 cup almond butter 2 T coconut oil 2 t vanilla 1/2 t almond extract 6 cups crispy rice cereal Line baking pan with parchment paper, extending up the long sides. Heat brown rice syrup until it bubbles; remove from heat and add almond butter, coconut oil, and extracts. Stir […]
Macaroons
admin September 14, 2013 No Comments Adventures in the Kitchen, Desserts, N's Diet (high-protein, low-carb)
3 c shredded coconut 1.5 c cacao powder 1/3 c melted coconut oil 1 c agave nectar 1 T vanilla 1 t fine sea salt 1 T maca powder, optional Mix everything together. Form balls (~1 oz); dehydrate @ 115 for 24 hours or bake, low, for 2-3. Let sit out until crisp before bagging/eating.
Peppermint hot fudge sauce
admin August 5, 2012 No Comments Adventures in the Kitchen, Desserts, Holiday
From The Naptime Chef. This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law who got it from her friend, Rhoda Janis, almost 30 years ago. As you all know, I love a good hand-me-down recipe, and this one has really stood the test of time. I think this hot fudge sauce is better than any […]
Spiced Pumpkin Squares
admin December 18, 2011 No Comments Adventures in the Kitchen, Desserts, Favorites
Moist and chewy, these brownies are a lovely autumn dessert, either served plain or adorned with your favorite topping. The recipe is perfect for making with children — easy to prepare, easy to eat, and yummy, too. These just might be T’s favorite baked good, and if not then darned close. Tops nicely with powdered […]
Carrot Cake
admin April 24, 2011 No Comments Adventures in the Kitchen, Desserts, Favorites
from seriouseats; everybody really liked it when Mom made it for Peter’s birthday. The pineapple gives a wonderful extra moistness… Serious Eats: Recipes Carrot Sheet Cake Posted by Carrie Vasios, April 14, 2011 serves 15, active time 35 minutes, total time 1 hour, 20 minutes Ingredients For Cake: * 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour […]
Russian Apple Cake (Sharlotka)
admin March 8, 2011 No Comments Adventures in the Kitchen, Desserts, Favorites
From Francis Lam, at salon.com. This was really, really good. Fast to make, and quite tasty, and it went *fast* when we took it to a party. Yum! Russian apple cake (Sharlotka) Makes a 10-inch round cake, serves 8 3 large Granny Smith or other sweet-tart baking apples Juice from ½ lemon 3 eggs 1 […]
Easy Chocolate Fudge
admin February 14, 2009 No Comments Adventures in the Kitchen, Desserts
I need to remember this the next time I have to make something for a violin recital and we don’t have enough power to bake. From Dozen Flours. Easy Chocolate Fudge 6 tablespoons, 2 3/4oz, or 75 grams of unsalted butter, cut into even-size pieces 1 12oz package + 3/4 cup, 1 pound 2 ounces, […]
Pecan Pie
admin December 2, 2006 No Comments Adventures in the Kitchen, Desserts, Favorites
Because organic corn syrup is FINALLY available, woohoo. 🙂 It’s so much easier than I thought, especially if you use a “boughten” crust. Big hit at Thanksgiving. From AllRecipes. “The proportions of sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, and pecans are perfectly balanced. This is the quintessential pecan pie, made even more wonderful with a dollop […]
Chocolate Raspberry Sauce
admin November 15, 2006 No Comments Adventures in the Kitchen, Desserts
From the Food Network Chocolate Raspberry Sauce Recipe courtesy of Gourmet Magazine 1 cup heavy cream 5 tablespoons raspberry jam 4 1/2 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped fine 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine 1 to 2 tablespoons cassis, or to taste In a heavy saucepan bring the cream to a simmer with […]