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Triple Chocolate Mousse Milk, dark and white chocolates melted, mixed with gelatin and whipped cream to make this fantastic mousse. Cooking Time:  10-15 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Dark chocolate,grated 200 grams • Milk chocolate,grated 200 grams • White chocolate,grated 200 grams • Powdered sugar 1 tablespoon • Gelatin,Dissolved in water 1 1/2 teaspoons • Whipped cream 2 cups Method Place the three chocolates in three different bowls and melt in the microwave oven for a minute. Mix them in one bowl and heat again in the microwave oven for about a minute. Remove the bowl from the microwave and add powdered sugar and whisk well. Add gelatine and mix. Add whipped cream and mix well. Transfer into small serving bowls and chill in the refrigerator for an hour. Serve cold. - 

Almond Biscotti with Cappuccino The name biscotti is derived from 'bis' meaning twice in Italian and 'cotto' meaning baked or cooked. Our recipe is a quick version of the traditional one where the sticky dough is first shaped into a 12 inch (30 cm) log and baked until firm. After a short cooling period, the log is sliced into diagonal slices and baked again to draw out the moisture thus producing crisp, dry textured cookies that have a long shelf life. Serve the biscotti with a hot cup of cappuccino for a deliciously simple finish to the Italian fare. Ingredients 1 cup   plain flour (maida) 1/4 cup   almond (badam) slivers 1/2 tsp   baking soda 1 tsp   vanilla essence 1/4 cup   castor sugar or powdered sugar 1 tsp   lemon rind 1/4 cup   softened butter 1 1/2 tbsp  cold  milk Method Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add the vanilla essence, castor sugar and lemon rind. Rub the butter into the flour m...

Chocolate Walnut Tart (the Complete Italian Cookbook) A luscious chocolaty dessert! the chocolate walnut tart features a good blend of flavours and textures, with the walnuts balancing the sweetness of condensed milk very well and the jam providing a fruity twist to a chocolate-dominated recipe. Indeed, this is a memorable treat that everyone will love and remember; and it is best made the traditional italian way – no shortcuts will do! Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  5 mins Baking Time:  20 to 22 minutes. Baking Temperature:  200 °C (400 °F) Makes 8 tarts Ingredients For The Tart Dough 1/2 cup   plain flour (maida) 1/4 cup   soft butter 1 tbsp   powdered sugar a pinch of  salt For The Filling 1/4 cup   condensed milk 1 tbsp   jam 1 tbsp   milk 1 cup  chocolate  cake crumbs 1/2 cup   chopped walnuts (akhrot) 1/4 tsp   cinnamon (dalchini) powder Method   For the tart dough Sieve t...

Pear, Apple and Date Salad with Orange Dressing Pregnancy Recipe This salad is a good source of iron, vitamin c, calcium and carbohydrate which is the source of instant energy. It will perk you up almost instantly. It makes a great snack that can be assembled quickly at any time using all your favourite fruits. Preparation Time:  10 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup   pear cubes 1 cup   apple cubes  (unpeeled) 1/4 cup   chopped dates (khajur) 1/2 cup   banana cubes 1/2 cup   orange segments to be mixed into an  orange  dressing 5 tbsp  thick fresh  curds (dahi) 4 tsp   orange juice 1/2 tsp   mustard (rai / sarson) powder 1 tsp   powdered sugar salt  and  freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder  to taste Method Combine all the ingredients in the bowl and mix well. Just before serving, add the orange dressing and toss well.

Brownie Parfait Delicious dessert of interlaced layers of chocolate brownie, whipped cream and peaches. Preparation Time:  25 mins Cooking Time:  35 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients For The Chocolate Brownie 1 cup   plain flour (maida) 1/4 cup   cocoa powder 3/4 cup   powdered sugar 1/2 tsp   baking soda 1/2 tsp   baking powder 6 tbsp   curds (dahi) 5 tbsp   milk 5 tbsp   melted butter 1/2 cup   chopped walnuts (akhrot) 1/2 tsp   vanilla essence Other Ingredients 2   unbeaten whipped cream  , chilled 4 tbsp   powdered sugar 1/4 tsp   vanilla essence 8  canned  peach halves For The Garnish 4  cocktail  cherries Method   For the chocolate brownie Preheat the oven to 180 degree c (350 degree f). Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl using a wooden spoon. Make sure there are no lumps. Pour this mixture into a greased and dusted 200 mm. X 200 mm. (8" ...

Brownie and Whipped Cream Sundae Freshly-baked, gooey brownies are placed in between layers of fresh vanilla cream, and topped up with peach halves, and cocktail cherries. A delicious, yummy-looking dessert that kids will definitely love, and probably eat it up before dinner! Preparation Time:  25 mins Cooking Time:  35 mins Baking Time:  25 to 30 mins. Baking Tempearature:  180°C (360°F). Makes 8 glases Ingredients For The Chocolate Brownie 1 cup   plain flour (maida) 1/4 cup   cocoa powder 3/4 cup   powdered sugar 1/2 tsp   baking soda 1/2 tsp   baking powder 6 tbsp   curds (dahi) 5 tbsp   milk 5 tbsp   melted butter 1/2 cup   chopped walnuts (akhrot)   1/2 tsp   vanilla essence Other Ingredients 2 cups   unbeaten whipped cream  , chilled 4 tbsp   powdered sugar 1/4 tsp   vanilla essence 8  canned  peach halves Method   For the chocolate brownie ...

Sicilian Orange Almond Cake All sicilians love desserts and cakes. Citrus fruits and almonds are widely grown and of course largely consumed in sicily, which is an island in the mediterranean region. I actually ate up a large chunk of this cake the first time i made it. So if you are the one who loves hot freshly baked cakes, you will love this delicious tea-time cake flavoured with orange and almonds. The use of orange squash gives a concentrated orange flavour to the cake. It is not totally essential but very helpful if you use it. Preparation Time:  15 mins Baking Time:  45 minutes. Baking Time:  15 minutes. Baking Temperature:  200°C (400°F) Baking Temperature:  180°C (360°F) Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/4 cups   plain flour (maida) 1 tsp  levelled ,  baking powder 1/2 cup   powdered almonds (badam) 1 cup   powdered sugar 1/3 cup   melted butter 1/3 cup   curds (dahi)  , beaten 1/3 cup ...

Almond Biscotti with Cappuccino The name biscotti is derived from 'bis' meaning twice in Italian and 'cotto' meaning baked or cooked. Our recipe is a quick version of the traditional one where the sticky dough is first shaped into a 12 inch (30 cm) log and baked until firm. After a short cooling period, the log is sliced into diagonal slices and baked again to draw out the moisture thus producing crisp, dry textured cookies that have a long shelf life. Serve the biscotti with a hot cup of cappuccino for a deliciously simple finish to the Italian fare. Ingredients 1 cup   plain flour (maida) 1/4 cup   almond (badam) slivers 1/2 tsp   baking soda 1 tsp   vanilla essence 1/4 cup   castor sugar or powdered sugar 1 tsp   lemon rind 1/4 cup   softened butter 1 1/2 tbsp  cold  milk Method Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add the vanilla essence, castor sugar and lemon rind. Rub the butter into the flour mixtu...