Thursday, April 18, 2013

Fondant: The Best Way to Decorate Your Cake; Part One

      Hello readers! Spring has come, but the temperatures are not cooperating in the area where I live. Spring comes bringing bright colors with it. However, in the area where I live, there are hardly any colors- everything is so dull. That's why I chose today's topic to be fondant. There are may things to do with fondant and you will explore some of them in the upcoming three posts. For now, however, we are going how to learn how to make fondant. Let's get started!
      You will need:
  • Bag of mini marshmallows
  • Powdered sugar
  • Extract
  • Gum Paste Mix (optional)
  • Any color you want to color your fondant
  • Water
Steps

  1. Take your water and pour it on top of the marshmallows. Put the marshmallows in the microwave until the mix is completely melted.
  2. Add a few drops of extract to your marshmallows and stir it thoroughly until it reaches a smooth consistency.
  3. Add the gum paste mix to the powdered sugar. (This step is optional).
  4. Pour the marshmallows into the powdered sugar and stir thoroughly.
  5. Knead your fondant to get rid of air pockets (much like you would do with clay).
  6. Add the coloring to it and then knead the fondant again to blend the color in.
  7. Store the fondant in an airtight bag or container. DO NOT KEEP IT IN THE FRIDGE.
  8. Enjoy!





        I hope everyone enjoyed this recipe. Remember, the comments section is always open for advice, suggestions, or questions. Bye and keep coming for more mouth watering recipes!
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 video from: http://www.youtube.com





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Thursday, April 11, 2013

French Chocolate Mousse

        Hello readers! As you probably know from my previous posts, I have been trying to present a dish from a separate part of the world each time. So this time, I chose France.Today's dish is Chocolate Mousse. Before we get started however, I would like to say (write) a few things. In the right (right as in opposite of left, not right as in being correct) section of my blog, there is a big blue button that says join this site. If you follow the instructions from there, you can become an official chef! Let's get started!


     You will need:

  • One and a half cup of heavy cream
  • Six eggs (separated)
  • One half cup strong coffee or espresso
  • One third cup sugar
  • One forth cup orange liqueur
  • 18 oz. bittersweet chocolate chopped
Steps
  1. Take a saucepan and fill it with about an inch of water. Turn on the heat and let it simmer.
  2. Pour your chocolate, coffee/espresso, and sugar into a bowl. Stir thoroughly.
  3. Place your bowl on top of your pan. Stir frequently and take off heat when the chocolate has completely melted.
  4. Pour your egg whites into a bowl or mug and mix it with a hand mixer until stiff peaks begin to form.
  5. Take your hand mixer once more and stir the cream until it has a ribbon like look.
  6. Pour your egg yolks and liqueur into the chocolate. Stir the mixture thoroughly until it reaches a smooth consistency.
  7. Put in your egg whites and stir again. Be careful: by the time it takes to get a smooth consistency, the egg whites will start making life difficult for you.
  8. Pour in the whipped cream and stir again. Remember: it is very important to get everything to a smooth consistency.
  9. Put your mousse into the refrigerator for about two to three hours. You can even leave it in the fridge for one hour depending on your taste of firmness. 
  10. Serve!

 I hope everyone enjoyed this recipe. Remember, the comments section is always open for advice, suggestions, or questions. Bye and keep coming for more mouth watering recipes!(the video is a little bit old)

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 video from: http://www.youtube.com


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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Spring Delights

     Hello readers! Spring is here! Spring means parties, birthdays, and lots of cooking! But don't worry, I am here to your rescue! In this post I will be posting the top five spring recipes. Sweets are the one thing in this world that almost everyone likes. So here are some fantastic ideas on spring desserts. 



Top Five Spring Desserts:
  1. Cupcakes (bright colors)
  2. Icecream  (strawberry or multi color)
  3. Pie(most likely based on fruits)
  4. Mousse (great for formal occasions)
  5. Cake (any flavor)

Spring Delights
This was just a quick post informing you about the top five spring desserts. These are excellent to make in the spring and please adults as well as kids. Spring is a time for color, so keep everything bright! Bright colors look better against dull colors in the spring. Dull colors such as brown or dark purple look better in the winter. That's all for now, bye!


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Italian Cheesecake

         Hello readers! As you might have read from the post title, today recipe is Italian cheesecake. Personally, I am a big fan of cheesecake and so are most of the people I know. I thought it would be a good idea to try out Italian cheesecake rather than the normal one. I am trying to do recipes from different parts of the world, so if you have any suggestions for the place I do next, please leave a comment. Let's get started!


         You will need:
  • 16 oz. ricotta cheese
  • 3 tbsp. flour
  • Graham cracker crust
  • Half cup butter
  • 16 oz. cream cheese
  •  1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • Four eggs
  • One and a half cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp. corn starch
  • 16 oz. sour cream





Steps
  1. Combine the ricotta and the cream cheese in a bowl. Blend it until it is smooth.
  2. Use the same bowl and pour in all the other ingredients other than sour cream and graham cracker crust. Blend until smooth.
  3. Now, put in the sour cream and blend the mixture together.
  4. Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust. Make sure it is even on all sides.
  5. Put the dish into the oven for an hour.
  6. After the hour is up, turn off the heat. Keep the dish in the oven.
  7. Put the cheesecake into the fridge for an hour and a half.
  8. Serve!
I hope everyone enjoyed this recipe. Remember, the comments section is always open for advice, suggestions, or questions. Bye and keep coming for more mouth watering recipes!

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 video from: http://www.youtube.com

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