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Nectarine Crumble

01 | 09 | 2014
By Soni Sinha

Crumble or Crisp using seasonal fruits are a family favorite and my kids love them to bits.There’s plenty of Nectarine available these days and although I’ve made crumble using apples and berries on numerous occasions,this one was on the cards for sometime.I finally tried it last week and the kids loved it.Needless to say,it disappeared in no time.One of the easiest desserts that literally requires no effort,it’s also my favorite for a crowd.

Nectarine Crumble

This is an eggless dessert that’s also nutritious with the addition of Rolled oats and brown sugar.It requires no fancy presentation or garnish.Its full of pure flavors from the fruits inside and the rich crumbly buttery topping that makes its such a satisfying treat all year round.You can use any fruit of your choice including Apples,peaches, berries or plums.

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The combination of brown sugar and cinnamon is enough to tempt any dessert lover.And we love our warm desserts here.A scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream is all you need to taste the magic.Not to mention the amazing aroma that fills your house.Mmm seriously good stuff.

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Nectarine Crumble

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Ingredients
  

Filling

  • Nectarine-4-5 cored and sliced
  • Cinnamon-1/2 tsp
  • juice of one lemon
  • Brown Sugar-1/4 cup
  • All purpose flour-2 tbsp

Topping

  • All purpose flour-1 cup
  • Rolled Oats-1 cup
  • Ground Cinnamon-1 tsp
  • Brown sugar-1/2 cup
  • Chilled unsalted butter-1 stick or 8 tbsp

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a baking dish mix all the filling ingredients.
  • Mix the topping ingredients in a food processor or by hand until they resemble bread crumbs.
  • Cover the fruit mixture with the topping and bake in the oven for about 40-45 minutes until the top is slightly golden.
  • Serve with vanilla ice-cream or whipped cream.

 

 

 

Easy Plum Cake

26 | 07 | 2014
By Soni Sinha

Bright sunny days
gleaming sunshine
on my face,
invigorating,
rejuvenating,
joy of summer
a season,so awaited
for all it brings,
folks elated

Easy Plum Cake

summer foods and fruits
in abundance,
cherries,berries and plums
Ah plums,
that’s what I need
to revel in,
a dessert indeed

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a cake
a delight,
with juicy plums,
all in sight,
a bite is all you need,
to make you crave
this indulgent treat,
on a summer day so fine
in all its beauty,
so divine

Easy Plum Cake

Easy Plum Cake

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Ingredients
  

  • Unsalted Butter-1 1/2 sticks room temperature
  • All Purpose Flour-1 1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp
  • Baking Soda-1/2 tsp
  • Salt-1/4 tsp
  • Packed Light brown sugar-1/2 cup
  • granulated sugar-1/2 cup
  • Large eggs-3
  • Pure Vanilla Extract-1 tsp
  • Sour Cream-1/4 cup
  • Plums-4 halved pitted and cut into eighths
  • Confectioner's sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease a 9 inch cake pan or baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Using an electric mixer beat butter and sugars until light andf fluffy.
  • In a large bowl mix the flour,baking soda and salt.
  • With mixer on low,beat in eggs one at a time until incorporated.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Add in 1/2 of the flour mixture,then sour cream followed by the rest of the flour mixture.Mix until just combined.
  • Spread batter into pan and smooth the top with a knife.
  • Arrange the plums at the top.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Dust with confectioner's sugar once cooled.

Recipe Source-Martha Stewart

 

 

 

Top 10 Vegan Recipes from Soni’s Food

29 | 05 | 2014
By Soni Sinha

Vegan recipes are always a huge hit with my readers and are very well received all across the web.My emphasis has always been to make foods healthier and flavorful since food has to be enjoyed, not just eaten.Every bite has to be delicious and devourable in texture,taste and looks.With Vegan foods people think that their choices are very limited, but I want to show them otherwise.My Vegan recipes would give any meat recipe a run for its money and I’ve even seen people skip the meats for my Vegan recipes, would you believe!

So for all the Vegan and Non Vegan people out there, there’s no limit to creating exciting fun recipes using the ingredients that work for you.Cooking is an art and you just have to be creative and not scared to try out different combinations and expand your horizon .I just wanted to give you an insight into My Top 10 Vegan Recipes in order of their popularity.Get some ideas and get cooking!Enjoy.

Top 10 Vegan Recipes from Soni's Food1. Brussels Sprouts Koftas

Brussles Sprouts Kofta

2. Indian Spiced Roasted Eggplant 

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3. Indian Spiced Sweet Potato Patties 

Indian Spiced Sweet Potato Patties

4. Curry Roasted Broccoli

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5. Quinoa Potato Cakes (Quinoa Aloo Tikki)

quinoa tikkis/patties

6. Tofu Asparagus Jalfrezi (Indian Tofu Asparagus Stir fry)

Tofu Asparagus Jalfrezi

7. Coconut Milk Bread Pudding

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8. Indian Tofu Vegetable Patties

Indian Tofu Vegetable Patties 2

9. Indian Smashed Potatoes

Indian Smashed Potatoes 2

10. Pumpkin Masala

Indian Spiced Masala Pumpkin

 

 

 

 

 

Chocolate Chip Challah Bread Pudding

08 | 05 | 2014
By Soni Sinha

As promised I’m sharing with you this amazing Bread Pudding using the leftover Challah bread that I’d baked in my previous post.For those of you who haven’t entered my Tribes-A-Dozen Challah Bread mixes Giveaway there’s still time to enter!!

Challah Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding has to be the most amazing dessert ever.Period.Its absolutely effortless and in my opinion the best dessert for a crowd.I had guests over during the kids’ spring break and I made this for them.Needless to say, they went for seconds and thirds.I also have to add here that using Challah made this dessert richer and delicious.

Chocolate Chip Challah Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bourbon Sauce

The layers of delicious custard all soaked up into the bread is the most comforting end to any meal and I just cannot get enough of it!The chocolate chips added some chocolate magic into the dish.To go along with it I made an instant Vanilla Bourbon Sauce that took this dessert to even greater heights.Enjoy.

Chocolate Chip Challah Bread Pudding

Ingredients:

Challah Bread-5 cups cut into 1 inch cubes
Melted Butter-2 tbsp
3 eggs
Vanilla-1 tbsp
Milk-2 Cups
Sugar-3/4 cup
Semi sweet Chocolate Chips-1/3 cup

Process:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Beat together eggs,butter,vanilla and milk.
Add sugar and mix until dissolved.
Arrange bread cubes tightly into a 9 inch baking dish.
Pour liquid over the bread.Press the bread down gently all over.
Sprinkle chocolate chips all over.
Leave for 30 minutes.
Bake for about 30-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Enjoy.

Instant Vanilla Bourbon Sauce

Ingredients:
Instant Vanilla pudding-3 tbsp
Milk-1/2 cup
Bourbon-2 tbsp

In a microwave safe bowl mix the pudding mix and milk.Stir and cook for about a minute or two until thickened.Add some more milk if too thick.Add the bourbon and mix well.Drizzle all over the bread pudding.

Recipe adapted from Pioneer Woman.

Baked Custard Cups #SundaySupper

27 | 04 | 2014
By Soni Sinha

Who doesn’t like recipes that use fewer ingredients?In our busy world sometimes less is more and when it comes to cooking/baking we’re always drawn to recipes that are easy and the shorter the list of ingredients the better.Our Sunday Supper team is doing just that today and we’ve got for you tempting recipes using 5 ingredients or less!

I chose an easy dessert that’s decadent and elegant at the same time.That’s not all.Its made using just 4 ingredients.Thankyou!We love puddings over here and anything that calls for eggs with milk and vanilla,warm, baked in the oven is a sure shot hit in our family.

Baked Custard Cups

These custard cups are taken out of the oven just barely set and have a jiggly centre.The texture that defines decadence to me.The simple sweet flavors are the perfect ending to your favorite meal and with just 4 ingredients that you always have on hand its one of those things that you just have to try.

Baked Custard Cups

Ingredients:
Milk-1 1/2 cups
Eggs-2
Vanilla Extract-1/4 tsp
Sugar-3/4 cup

Process:
In a mixing bowl beat eggs and sugar until creamy.
Add milk and vanilla and whisk until well incorporated.
Pour the mixture into 4 individual ramekins and place the ramekins on to a baking dish.
Fill the dish with water until halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes.
Serve it warm or chilled.
Enjoy!

My friend Alice from Hip Foodie Mom is hosting this exciting event and wait till you see how many mouth watering recipes we have for you using 5 ingredients or less!

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