INGREDIENTS: Nonstick vegetable oil spray ¼ cup sliced almonds 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate (must be at least 60% cacao in order for the fudge to set properly), broken or chopped into small pieces if needed ½ ripe avocado ⅓ cup pure maple syrup ⅓ cup almond butter 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed ¾ tsp. […]
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fruit-sweetened dark cocoa smoothie
INGREDIENTS: ½ cup organic fat-free milk 4 or 5 California prunes 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 2 or 3 large ice cubes DIRECTIONS: Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender. (Hint: The plumper and juicier the prunes, the better.) Puree on high speed for at least 2 minutes. Pour into a chilled […]
Tarta de Santiago Recipe (Spanish Almond Cake)
Ingredients: I used a 9-inch glass pie dish for this recipe– but in Spain, we improvise! Adjust bake time for a smaller dish. Crust 1 egg ⅔ cup sugar 1¼ heaping cups of flour (you may need more) Filling 4 eggs 1¼ cups of sugar Grated zest from one lemon 2 cups of finely ground […]
RED VELVET CAKE IN A JAR
INGREDIENTS: FOR THE RED VELVET CAKE: 5 2/3 oz all-purpose flour (1 1/4 cups) 5 1/4 oz granulated sugar (3/4 cup) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 4 fl oz vegetable oil (1/2 cup) 6 fl oz buttermilk (3/4 cup) 1 egg 1 tbsp red gel food coloring 1/2 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract FOR THE STRAWBERRY ROSE CREAM CHEESE: 3/4 oz freeze-dried strawberries (1 1/2 cups) 24 oz cream cheese at room temperature (do not use light […]
Vanilla Ice Cream for Lemon Curd-Pistachio Sundaes
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and pod reserved 6 large egg yolks Directions : Step 1Combine cream, milk, and salt in a saucepan. Add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar. Add vanilla bean seeds and pod. […]
Peach Smoothie Bowls
INGREDIENTS : 2/3 c. frozen peaches 1/2 c. chopped summer squash 1/4 c. coconut water Cara Cara orange pieces, pepitas, and toasted coconut chips, for serving DIRECTIONS: In a blender, puree peaches, squash, and coconut water until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and top with oranges, pepitas, and coconut if desired. . Image Source:*womansday.com Source:womansday.com
Tandoori ananas
Ingredients : GRILLED PINEAPPLE: 1/2 pineapple, cut into 2 inch chunks 1 star anise, broken into smaller pieces 1/4 tsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp of honey 1 pinch of chilli powder 1/4 tsp chaat masala ROSE ICE CREAM: 500ml of double cream 50g of caster sugar 3 egg yolks 1 tbsp of rose syrup Method : 1To make the rose ice […]
Raw Double Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
Ingredients: Crust 1 ¾ cups raw walnuts or almonds ½ cup raw cacao nibs 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan crystal salt ¾ teaspoon cherry extract 1 tablespoon raw chocolate powder ¾ cup raisins Filling 3 cups raw cashews (soak them 1-2 hours, and then strain) 1/3 cup raw agave nectar 6 dates, pitted ½ cup fresh lemon juice […]
Cake in a mug
Ingredients: 4 tbs self-raising flour 2 tbs sugar 2 tbs cocoa 1 egg 3 tbs milk 3 tbs vegetable oil 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbs milk chocolate chips Method: In a large mug, place all the dry ingredients and mix well with a spoon. Use the spoon to grind all of the cocoa against […]
EASY DESSERT IDEA: BANANA COMPOTE
Ingredients: 6 very ripe bananas 1 cup sugar 2 cinnamon sticks Instructions: Cut the bananas into round slices. Place the banana slices in a pot, cover with sugar and submerge the cinnamon sticks into the bananas. Cook on the stovetop on low heat (with the lid on) for around one hour. . Image Source:*expatliving.hk Source:expatliving.hk