Sunday, May 27, 2012

I View Carrot Cake Ice Cream As A Kind Of Summer Reward


carrot cake ice cream
Carrot Cake Ice Cream Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 to 2 cups carrot cake crumbles, plus another cup for garnishing

1/4 cup golden raisins

Instructions

Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat your cream until stiff.

Fold in your sweetened condensed milk.

Add in remaining ingredients.

Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 6 hours.

I’ve made healthier versions such as Elana’s carrot cake with almond flour several times before, subbing honey for the agave and coconut oil for the grapeseed with delicious results! It’s been awhile since I made a cake (which I need to put on my list “to make soon”) but when I was recently craving my beloved carrot cake, I went with a cooler treat during the summer heat. Plus, it’s egg-free, dairy-free, sugar free and still creamy and delicious!

I put my ice cream maker to work and made a creamy, frozen dessert that didn’t include cake itself but incorporated the flavors that I love so much. A carrot and cinnamon-spiced ice cream base of dairy-free coconut milk is sweetened with medjool dates (reminiscent of raisins) and speckled with chopped pecans for a bit of crunch. I topped the ice cream off with unsweetened shredded coconut and more chopped nuts but rum-soaked raisins and/or crushed or dried pineapple would also be yummy!

While the cream mixture is cooling, combine the brown sugar and butter in small pot over medium heat. When the sugar and butter are melted, stir in the carrots and raisins. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Fold this mixture into the cream mix with a rubber spatula.

When everything is sufficiently cold, give the mix a good stir to distribute all the bits evenly and add to an ice cream maker. Churn the mix according to the manufacturers directions.

Serve alone or with a bit of caramel sauce. Enjoy!

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Do You Want To Have The Bacon And Banana Burger Below

Bacon And Banana Burger
Ever tried a Bacon and Banana Burger? Tastes Great!

1lb/500g ground beef (how to grind your own meat)

A little pepper, fresh ground is better

A little salt, none if the bacon is salty

1 hand fresh bread crumbs

1 egg lightly beaten

1 quarter beef bouillon/stock cube dissolved in 2 to 3 tablespoons water

To cover the Patty

8 strips or enough bacon to enclose 4 patties

Some toothpicks

For the Rolls:

4 rolls

2 bananas

A little butter

Mix all the patty ingredients thoroughly, leaving the bacon for later. (how to season meat).

Make sure the mixture is cool. Divide mixture into 4 equal balls and mold into patties (how to mold patties).

Wrap the bacon around the patties entirely covering it in as thin a layer as possible and secure by either tucking the edges under or by using toothpicks.

Peel the 2 bananas and split each in half by cutting down the full length from top to bottom. You now have 4 long 'half' bananas. Cut these diagonally in half and you have 8 shorter pieces. Heat a pan and fry the bananas in a little butter over low to medium heat for a minute or two, turning, until heated through and softish in texture. Set aside.

Cook the bacon wrapped patties on medium heat under the grill, on the barbecue or in a pan (how to regulate cooking temperature) until the patty is cooked to your preferred degree of doneness or the internal temp reaches 160F/70C (when is my patty cooked?).

Split the rolls and toast the cut surfaces lightly (under grill, on barbecue or in pan) just before the patties are done. Place 2 pieces of banana on each of the bottom halves. Remove the toothpicks and put the patties on top of the bananas and cover with the top halves of the rolls. I hope that you will enjoy this somewhat different bacon and banana burger.

If you have already visited my Burger Making Tips page, are experienced in burger making or are a regular visitor to Hamburger Recipes please ignore the (links) below.For best results you should get your hamburger meat from a local butcher and avoid prepackaged patties at all costs! Prepackaged hamburger patties are uneven in flavor and taste. Use a meat which has about 15% fat for a nice balance between flavor, health, and price.

Good luck and let me know how it works out for you!

Cooking the Hamburgers:

Medium heat works best for cooking hamburgers as it allows for nice grill marks and color, but provides enough time to cook the inside without drying it out. Prepare your grill (or your pan) by allowing it to reach medium heat. Place your hamburger patties on the grill (or in the pan) and resist the urge to press them with a spatula or move them around too much; either of these practices will dry out the burgers and can also cause Lela’s Famous Hamburgers to crumble.

Flip your patties after 3 minutes of steady cooking and allow them to cook for 3 more minutes. You may need to flip once or twice more depending on the heat of your grill (or stove). USDA says that the inside of your hamburgers should be 160 degrees before eating. Some of you might like your hamburgers medium, or medium rare. Under cook hamburger patties at your own risk.

Now top those bad boys with some of the freshest tomatoes and lettuce you can get your hands on! You can now enjoy the tastiest hamburgers I’ve ever eaten!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Roti Prata Is Originally A Traditional South Indian Food


Roti Prata
Roti Prata, a popular breakfast dish in Singapore, is originially a traditional South Indian food. It is somehow comparable to a fried pancake that you cook over a level grill. More often than not, Singaporeans eat Roti Prata with banana, chocolate, cheese, egg, mushroom, onion, vegetables, or meat-based curry, amongst many others.

Furthermore, Roti Prata is a traditional dish in the countries of India, Malaysia, and Singapore. For instance, the Singaporean dish is known as Parantha or Prata in India, and Roti Canai in Malaysia. Each country has a distinct version of the dish, and its way of cooking Roti Prata has been influenced by its taste and food history.

For instance, in Singapore, the dough of the dish is principally composed of egg, fat, flour, and water, and is commonly served with curry. Despite the fact that Roti Prata is a favorite dish among Singaporeans, there is still a level of mystery about the dish, since its procedure of cooking may seem difficult for one to do at home, particularly the flipping of the dough.

However, if you will try to learn how to cook the dish, you will realize that it is easier than you think, and that you can do it anytime at your own place. In order for you to make a six inch-wide Roti Prata, you will need the following ingredients - 100 grams of sugar, 100 grams of melted margarine, 500 grams of sifted plain flour, 2 tablespoons of milk, water, oil, and rolling pin.

You could try the taste of some Indian cuisine too. Indian roti prata is hugely popular here, served with a curry for dipping. The prata contains egg or cheese, but it can be oily at times.

At Indian restaurants you could find a mix range of cuisines. Indian dishes could be rasam or sambar along with rice, and also murtabak. Murtabak is an Indian version of the pizza; it contains a filling of meat (chicken, mutton) some vegetables and spices all rolled into a prata.

Firstly, you need to combine and mix the flour and sugar in a bowl. You need to make a well in the middle of the bowl, and put the margarine and milk afterward. Subsequently, massage the combined ingredients, and add water until you form soft dough. It is advisable that you leave the dough at rest for a minimum of 2 hours, though you should evenly lubricate its surface with oil in order to prevent it from drying off.

After 2 hours, split the dough into six balls, and massage each piece as necessary. In order to level and compress the balls, use a rolling pin, and use your hands in extending the dough as thin as possible. Consequently, crease the rims of the dough inward, and create a square-shaped pie from it.

Lastly, cook the dough on an oiled grill or a frying pan until it turns into golden brown on both sides. Know that you may eat the dish in any way that you prefer - be it adding egg, fruits, ice cream, or sugar.

Singapore offers one of the most savory breakfast cuisines in the world. Roti Prata, which is a dough-based flat pancake, is a popular breakfast dish and snack in the Lion City. The dish had its origins in India, and it has a number of variations in several neighboring Asian countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. Typically, the dish is served with curry, sprinkled with sugar, or consumed plainly by visitors and locals alike. Furthermore, there are a number of ingredients that you can add in the dish, and it includes fruits, vegetables, sweeteners, and so on.

Indian food in Singapore can be found with both Southern and Northern Indian styles. Southern India style typically is spicier than Northern Indian style, and typically vegetarian options are in abundance with both types of Indian foods. Furthermore they also have a localized twist using various South East Asian ingredients. Must try Indian foods include roti prata (a flat type of pan fried pancake served with curry), chicken briyani (chicken curry rice served with fragrant rice), and fish head curry.

When traveling to Singapore, be sure to sample a little bit of cuisines from each of the above major ethnic backgrounds to get the most complete experience of Singapore. You will be definitely spoilt for choice by enjoying the great selection of food in Singapore.