Coconut Milk Fudge Log
This uncooked confection is quick to assemble and power-packed with nutrition. Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 15 minutes Ingredients • Honey, rice or maple syrup – ½ cup (120 g) • Almond, cashew or peanut butter – ½ cup (120 g) • Finely, chopped dates – ½ cup (80 g) • Low-fat or whole milk...
Cauliflower and farina Uppma with Fenugreek Seeds
Farina is a granular meal made from hard, but not durum, wheat, cream of wheat brand sells three types: instant, quick-cooking and regular, while Malt-O-Meal and farina brands are only sold in the quick-cooking form. Malt-O-Meal is a pre-roasted grain, so it saves you the roasting time necessary to bring out a nutty flavor in the grain and helps make the finished dish light and fluffy. Preparation and cooking time (after...
Nut Medley
Hot peanuts, cashews, pistachios, Brazil nuts, almonds and hazelnuts are mouth watering when properly fried. They require a controlled heat source and must be well drained before salting. If you are going to serve an assortment of fried nuts, contrast sizes and colors. Preparation and cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients • Sunflower or vegetable oil for frying • Whole peanuts, with skins, half...
White Radish with Chopped Radish Greens
This typically North Indian radish dish is predominantly seasoned with whole cumin, coriander and ajwain seeds, with a splash of lime juice and sweetener. In Kashmir the likely oil would be mustard; in the Punjabi, peanut oil. The distinct appeal of the dish depends on the type of radish you use, as the varieties grown range enormously in pungency, color and size. Radishes, like beets, are at their best pulled fresh from the garden,...
Stuffed Desert Grapes
Large black grapes and cheese are made for each other, both for taste and appearance. In this version, pepper and saffron bring warmth to the cheese. While living in South Cornwall with acres of garden and orchard at my disposal, I sweetened the cheese with fresh mashed figs, crushed and drained raspberries and wild dewberries. In New York, I love to use strawberry farmers cheese from Ben’s Cheese Shop. As finger foods for...