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This Sassy Melon Sherbet is a light, refreshing frozen treat that's perfect for kids & adults. Especially during the hot days. Ingredients: => 3 cups of Seedless Watermelon Cubes (cut in 1 inch size & frozen solid) => 1/2 cups of Vanilla Yogurt Preparation: = Take half of the Watermelon Cubes and place them in a food processor. Process until it breaks down and is grainy in texture. = Stop the processor and put in half of the Yogurt. Continue the process until the mix becomes buttery smooth. = Scoop out the sherbet to a separate container and repeat the processing with the rest of the ingredients. = If you prefer a "Froyo or Ice Cream consistency", then Serve Immediately. If you prefer it to be  "firmer", freeze for around 2 hrs then serve.  = Leftover sherbet might be frozen and difficult to scoop. So place the container in the refrigerator to thaw a couple of hours before serving.

Everybody loves ab Apple Pie, from it's delicious crust to it's decadent filling. It's a home-made delight. Ingredients: => Double-Crust Pastry => 1/3 to 1/2 cups of Sugar => 1/4 cup of All-Purpose Flour => 1/2 tsp of Ground Cinnemon => 1/2 tsp of Ground Nutmeg => 1/8 tsp of Salt => 8 cups of Tart Apples (thinly sliced & peeled) => 2 tbsp of Butter Preparation: = Preheat oven to 180*C. Prepare the Double-Crust Pastry = Mix up the Sugar, Flour, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Salt in a large bowl. Stir them in Apples. Turn them in a pastry-lined pie plate. = Dot with Butter and trim overhanging edge of pasty 1/2 inch from rim of the plate. Roll other round of pastry. Fold into fourths & make sure to cut slits into it so steam can escape. = Unfold the top pastry over filling; trim overhanging edge 1 inch from rim of the plate. Fold & roll top edge under lower edge, putting pressure on the on rim to seal; flute as desired. = Cover the edges with a 3 in...

Everybody loves a little dessert! Whip this up for the family as a delicious after dinner treat. You family will love it! Ingredients: => 3 middle sized mature Mangoes (fresh mango cubes 450 g) => 2 packs unflavored Gelatin Sheets => 160 ml of Milk => 60 ml of Heavy Cream (chilled) => 1/2 cups of Granulated Sugar (or more if needed) Preparation: = Place the Gelatin Sheets in cold water until they turn soft. = Heat half of the Milk in a small pot. Pour in the Sugar and soaked Gelatin. Cook over a slow fire, Stir until sugar and gelatin are completely dissolved. Set aside to cool down. = Slice the fresh Mangoes in half and the cup up the flesh in cubes. Place the mango cubes in blender and then add the remaining half of the Milk. Blend until it become very smooth. = Mix the blended mango with the milk. Add the Heavy Cream. Stir until everything is combined evenly. Now strain the mixture. If needed, use a spatula to help the mixture go through the strainer. = Pour the mixtu...

This delicious tropical drink is a great healthy way to kick-start the day! Ingredients: => 1 Ripe Guava (medium size) => 2 tbsp of Lemon Juice => 3 tbsp of Sugar => 2 cups of Water * Preparation: = Cut the Guavas into small pieces with the skin on. = Put the guava pieces including Sugar & Lemon Juice to a blender. Blend until the mixture is mushy. = Add 2 cups of Water & blend again until everything is smooth. = Serve fresh! ------------- * You can use cold / ice-water if you want the drink to be cold & more refreshing!

This is another one of the most popular cuisine of Chinese & Malaysian peoples. As Crab is famous in all sea-food lovers, so this can be tried on your home too. Ingredients: Crab: =>5 Flower Crabs (cleaned & broken into 3-4 pcs each) => 1 Onion (diced) => 1 tsp of Freshly Grated Ginger => 3 tbsp of Tomato Ketchup / Tomato Paste =>3 tbsp of Sweet Chili Sauce => 1 tsp of Soy Sauce => 1/2 tsp of Dark Soy Sauce (optional * ) => 1.5 cups of Water => 1/2 tsp of Tapioca Starch / Corn Starch => Salt to taste => Chopped Spring Onions (for garnish) Chili Spice Paste (Makes 4 tbsp): => 6 nos of Fresh Red Chilies => 2 cloves of Garlic => 1 tbsp of Bean Paste Preparation: Crab: = Wash the Crabs thoroughly with water. = Pull off the top shell = Flip the crab upside down and cut away the flap in the middle. = Crack open the body & claws with a pestle or crab hammer. Break the crabs into half. = Rinse crabs again with the water. Crabs are now rea...

This another delicious treat is of Chinese special (originally chinese)  which is included with Prawns and mostly served in nearby of Malaysia and Thailand. In big and high rated hotels, you'll be able to find this cuisine to serve if you plan to visit in Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan etc. Ingredients: Fish: => 500 g of Grey Prawns (with shell) => 10 cloves of Shallots (chopped ) => 5 cloves of Garlic (chopped) => 2 tbsp of Dried Shrimps (soaked in 150 ml hot water & then drained * ) => 2 nos of Large Stalks Curry Leaves => 2 nos of Chili Padi (chopped) => 2 tbsp of Olive Oil Sauce: => 3 tbsp of Oyster Sauce => 2 tbsp of Light Soy Sauce => 2 tbsp of Curry Powder => 1/2 tsp of Dark Soy Sauce => 1 tsp of Sugar Preparation: = Cut off whiskers, clean the Prawns and devein. Set aside. = Heat up the Olive Oil in a wok & fry the Shallots, dried Shrimp and Garlic for 3-4 mins. or until fragrant. Add Chili Padi & Curry Leaves and fry for anothe...

These delicious treats are famously served around bars in Malaysia as finger food. Home chefs also serve these as Appetizers or as a Side Dish at home. These Anchovies should be Crispy, slightly Salty, Sour, Spicy, and the Onions are lightly softened without the raw taste. A great way to stimulate the appetite. Ingredients: => 50 g of Fried Crispy Anchovies => 1 small Red Onion  (halved & sliced) => 1 Red Chili  (seeded & thinly sliced) => 2 nos Bird's Eye Chilies  (chopped = optional) => 4-6 nos Kalamansi Lime  (juiced) => 2 tbsp of Peanut Oil Preparation: = Heat oil in a pan over high heat. Add the Onions and the Chilies. = Stir fry until the Onions become lightly softened. Toss in the Crispy Anchovies. = Mix it up, toss well and pour into a bowl. = Squeeze some Kalamansi Lime over the dish. Mix well. = Serve Immediately.

Most people balk at the very mention of Broccoli, but I think that's just because they've never had Broccoli that's cooked well. Whip this up for a broccoli hater, and watch the experience flavors that'll turn that frown upside down! Ingredients: => 1 tbsp of Butter => 1 large head Broccoli  (cut into florets) => 1/2 cup of Heavy Cream => 1/2 cup of Shredded Gruyere Cheese => Red Pepper Flakes => 1 tbsp of Olive Oil => 2 cloves of Garlic  (mined) => 1/2 cup of Shredded Mozarella => 1/4 cup of Grated Parmesan => Salt to taste => Chopped Parsley (for garnish) Preparation: = Preheat oven to 190*C. = Melt Butter with Olive Oil in an oven proof pan over medium heat. Add the Broccoli and Season with Salt & Pepper. = Sauté until bright green in color and crisp or about 5 mins. Now pour in the Garlic. Stir and cook for about a min. = Pour in Heavy Cream, Mozzarella, Gruyere, Parmesan and Red Pepper Flakes over the Broccoli. Take them in the...

This eggplant cuisine is full of cheese and the combination of other regular vegetables that you like. It's healthy and delicious at a same time. Ingredients: => 1 Eggplant  (sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds) => 3 Tomatoes  (sliced) =>1 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil => 1 tsp of Oregano => 1/3 cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese => Salt to taste => Ground Black Pepper to taste Preparation: = Set your oven to 200*C. = Place Tomato slices and Eggplants into a non-stick baking dish. Drizzle with Olive Oil and season with Salt, Pepper & Oregano. Sprinkle some Cheese. = Bake until the cheese begins to brown or about 30 mins. Set oven broiler to high then continue baking for 5 mins. or until cheese turns completely brown. = Garnish & sprinkle with some chopped Parsley. = Serve hot.  

Mashed Potatoes are actually quite simple to make! Follow the instructions and you'll be able to have a delicious bowl for the family. Ingredients: => 8 Potatoes  (peeled & quartered) = > 1/2 cup of Milk => 1/4 cup of Butter => 2 cloves of Garlic  (minced) => Salt to taste => 1 pinch of Ground White Pepper => 2 tbsp of Sesame Seeds Preparation: = Boil water in a large pot. Add Potatoes & boil them for 25 mins or until they become soft. Drain the water and place in a bowl. = Mix the Potatoes with Pepper, Salt, Butter, Milk & Garlic. Use an Electric Mixer or Masher to get the consistency you desire. = Sprinkle with some Sesame Seeds. It's ready to serve.

This Onion Ring Delight cuisine is one of the popular cuisines of Malaysia. It's best suitable to have in Snacks and also can be served as Accompaniment of any of your favorite main course dishes you like. This is also best for making any occasion enjoyable! Ingredients: => Large Onions  (cu into rings) = > 1 cup & 2 tbsp of All Purpose Flour => 1 cup of Milk => 1 Egg => 2 tbsp of Vegetable Oil => 1 tsp of Salt => Vegetable Oil  (for deep frying) Preparation: = Place the Onion Rings in a bowl of ice water and let soak for 1 hr. Drain the water & dry with paper towels. = Pour the Flour in a bowl. Add Milk, Egg, 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil & salt and whisk until smooth. = Heat oil in a large sauce-pan. Dip the Rings in the batter until they're all evenly coated. Arrange them on a plate. = Fry the battered Rings in batches for about 5 mins. or until they become brown in color. Transfer the Rings to a paper plate lines with towels using a spoon. = Sp...

The only thing you need to cook for this cuisine is the Pasta. Everything else will be made fresh, and sered as is. Make sure you use fresh Spaghetti Ingredients: => 200 g of Spaghetti or Limguine => 1 Red Chili  (de-seeded and finely chopped) => 2 Shallots  (fnely chopped) => 1 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil => 1 Lemon Zest => 1 tbsp of Balsamic Vinegar => 2 tbsp of Caster Sugar => 300 g of Tomatoes (diced) => 125 g of Ball Mozzarella / Burrata  (torn into pieces) => Handful of Basil Leaves (torn, to serve) => Black Pepper to taste => Sea Salt to taste Preparation: = Cook the Pasta according to the pack. = While Pasta is cooking, place the Chili, Shallots, Oil, Lemon Zest, Vinegar, Sugar and Tomatoes in a mortar. Throw in a dish of Sea Salt & freshly ground Black Pepper and start mashing everything with a pestle. = Drain out the water and combine with the Pasta with the Tomato mixture. Toss well with Mozzarella. = Garnish with some Basil Leaves ...

This is another Devil style Potato curry which has been cooked as Extra Spicy Curry with the addition of Chili Flakes and other usual spices. This is Perfect for those who likes having foods which is Extra Spicy. Ingredients: => 1 cup of Potatoes (cut in Stripes) => 1/4 cup of Onions (chopped) => 5 cloves of Garlic (chopped) => 2 tsp of Chili Flakes => 1 tsp of Red Chili Powder => 1/2 tsp of Turmeric Powder => 1 tsp of Ginger-Garlic Paste => Salt to taste => 1/3 tsp of Cumin Powder => 1/4 tsp of Coriander Powder => 50 g of Butter (optional) Preparation: = Melt butter to a frying pan  (if you choose to use butter) ,  (add) 1 tbsp of oil. Add the Onions and fry them without color. Add the Garlics and fry for a while. = Add the Potatoes and keep stirring. Now add he Ginger-Garlic Paste and cook for a min. = Add hot water* then start adding the spices one-by-one  (without the Chili Flakes)  & Sal...

If you crave more eggplant with your eggplant Parmesan, look no further than these savory, saucy boats. Ingredients: => 2 medium eggplants => 1 bunch thyme, divided => 10 cloves garlic, 2 finely diced, 8 whole => 1/2 cup plus 4 tablespoons olive oil => 1 tablespoon salt => 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper => 1 medium onion, small dice => 1 can crushed tomatoes => 8 sprigs fresh oregano => 24 cherry tomatoes => 1 1/2 cups coarse breadcrumbs => 6 small, fresh mozzarella/burrata => 1/2 cup grated Parmesan => 2 tablespoons basil Preparation: = Preheat oven to 400 degrees. = Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise, and spoon out flesh, leaving 1/2-inch border around each. Chop eggplant and reserve for the tomato sauce. = Divide eggplant rinds, thyme sprigs, whole garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup oil between 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Turn eggplants to coat with oil; season with salt and pepper and place cut side down. = Cover baking sheets tightly w...

Lunch or Dinner. If you're in Bengali Zone and if you have wishes to taste the Bengali Cuisines and their tastes whichever they like, this Devil Curry can be one of those favorite Bengali Cuisines. Just difference on this is, Capsicums has been used on this to bring something difference in this cuisine; extra spicy and looks exactly like Traditional Bengali Cuisine. Ingredients: => 4 nos of Eggs  (mixed in a pot) => 2 Yellow Capsicum  (you can use various colors to bring variety or to look colorful) =>  1.5 cups of Onions  (chopped) => 5 cloves of Garlic (chopped) => 1 tsp of Red Chili Powder => 1 tsp of Turmeric Powder => Salt to taste => 4-5 tbsp of Oil => 1 tsp of Cumin Powder => 1/2 tsp of Coriander Powder => 1 tsp of Soya Sauce => 1/4 tsp of Black Pepper Powder Preparation: = Heat oil to a pan. Add onions and fry without color. Add the Garlic and fry for a while. = Add the mixed Eggs and keep mixing them until they becomes per...

Devil's Food is one of our favorite desserts so we did what all normal people do and turned it into a cheesecake! These thick chocolate layers and smooth ganache top make this the ultimate dish! Ingredients : => 300 g digestive biscuits => 35 g cocoa powder => 125 g butter, melted => 300 g milk chocolate, coarsely chopped => 300 g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped => 60 ml boiling water => 3 tsp gelatin powder => 750 g cream cheese, softened => 100 g caster sugar => 300 ml whipping cream => 115 g dark chocolate, chopped => 125 ml whole milk => 2 tbsp cane sugar Preparation: = Grease and line the base and side of a 23cm springform pan. = Place the biscuits and cocoa powder in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely crushed. Add the butter and process until well combined. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Use a straight-sided glass to spread and press mixture firmly over the base and side of the pan. Place in the fridge for 30 m...

Fusion cuisine is one that combines elements of different culinary traditions. Cuisines of this type are not categorized according to any one particular cuisine style and have played a part in a number of innovations. Ingredients: => Avocado cut into thin slices ½ medium => Bread slices ciabatta 12 => Mayonnaise 1 tablespoon => Mustard paste 1 teaspoon => Honey 1 teaspoon => Tomato cut into roundels 1 medium => Cucumber cut into roundels 1 medium => Salt to taste => Crushed black peppercorns to taste => Cream cheese to serve => Onion cut into roundels 1 medium => Banana chips to serve => Tomato ketchup to serve Preparation: = To prepare spread, take mayonnaise in a bowl. Add mustard paste and honey and mix well. = Apply some prepared spread on 1 bread slice. Place tomato roundel, cucumber roundels and sprinkle some salt and crushed peppercorns on top. = Apply some spread on another bread slice and place it spread side down over the cucumber rounde...

This is one of the most popular Drinks for keeping yourself safe and relaxed in the bite of Summer. This is not only refreshing drink, but also favorable to you as it has the Chocolate Biscuits which comes from  Sunfeast .  Ingredients: => Icy Milk --------------------------------- 500 ml => Sugar ----------------------------------- 3 tbsp => Sunfeast Bounce Choco Biscuit --- 2/3 pcs => Chocolate Syrup ---------------------- 1.5 tbsp Preparation: = Take all the ingredients into a Blender Jug. Them Blend all until all elements get mixed properly. = Take them to glasses. Spread some Choco Syrup over the Smoothie as per your design. = Serve cold using Straws.

If you like to maintain your diet, you can prefer to have this Quinoa which is full of Protein and Fiber and also have lots of Vegetables which can helpyou to maintain your weight also can give you proper nutrition to your body. (To know about Quinoa , please refer to this Link: https://goo.gl/Bww6y3 ) Ingredients: => 2 cups of Quinoa => 1 cup of Broccoli => 1 cup of Cauliflower => 1 cup of Cabbage (chopped) => 1/2 cup of Carrots => 1/3 cup of Onions (chopped) => 1 tsp of Garlic (chopped) => Salt to taste => 2 nos of Green Chili (chopped) Preparation: = Take the Quinoa to Rice Cooker OR Pot with 4 cups of water and required amount of salt and cook them well, which will take approximately 15-20 mins. = Cut the vegetables and wash properly in water. Drain the water properly. = Take oil in a Sauté pan, add Onions and Garlic and fry until light brown. Add the chopped vegetables and salt* . = When the vegetables become slight tender, add the cooked Quinoa and the...