If you like coconut, you will love this sweet. It’s made most often for occasions such as Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights) and Christmas. Boys will especially like making barfi! Ingredients: * 3 cups of fresh or desiccated coconut (fresh gives the best results) * 1 ½ cans (400gms each) sweetened condensed milk * ½ cup sugar * 1 tbsp. cardamom powder * 5 tbsp. ghee * 1 cup almonds blanched and sliced into slivers Preparation: 1. Heat heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and … [Read more...]

* 6 tbsp. powdered milk * 2 ½ cups water * 4 tbsp. condensed milk (optional) * 2 ripe mangoes (chopped into small pieces) * 2 scoops mango ice cream * 1 tbsp. sugar * 1 tbsp. nuts (optional) 1. Dissolve powdered milk in cold water, then heat mixture. 2. Using a blender or mixer, blend powdered milk mixture, condensed milk, mangoes, ice cream, sugar and nuts until thoroughly blended. 3. Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Ingredients * 2 hot house cucumbers - peeled, seeded and thinly sliced * 2 cups Greek yogurt * 3 tbsps. lemon juice * 2 tbsps. chopped fresh mint * ½ tsp. white sugar * ¼ tsp. kosher salt Directions Stir together cucumbers, yogurt, lemon juice, mint, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Chapati is an unleavened flatbread made with whole wheat flour. It’s toasted on a grill or griddle until golden brown spots form, then brushed with melted butter. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 28 minutes Ingredients: * 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour * ½ cup all-purpose flour * 1 tsp. salt * 1 tbsp. olive oil * ½ to ¾ cup warm water Preparation: 1. In medium bowl, combine flours, salt, olive oil, and enough water to form soft dough. Knead dough ten … [Read more...]

A crispy, crunchy savory snack to enjoy with a hot cup of tea, cheeslings are often made for special occasions. Ingredients: * 500 g (5 cups) plain flour * 500 g (5 cups) mild cheddar grated * 100 g (½ cup) unsalted margarine * ¼ tsp. baking powder * Salt to taste * Vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil to deep fry Preparation: 1. Sift flour and baking powder together, mix well. 2. Mix margarine, a little at a time, with flour to form crumbly mixture. 3. Add cheese, mix … [Read more...]