Yummy Desserts

Though gluten free products are commonly found everywhere, they are just a waste of money. You should know that gluten free products have a worldwide market of $2.5 billion. Gluten is nothing but one of those components in the protein mixture in rye, barley flour and wheat. It is harmful only for those people with celiac disease. So, those people should consume only gluten free food throughout their life. And, not many people have this disease. Dr. Alessio Fasano says that all gluten free diets have become trendy and fashionable. And, all those diets are too expensive when compared with gluten-containing diets. And, there is a misconception that all gluten-free foods are diet-friendly and healthier. Many people take in gluten free foods thinking that they could diagnose themselves with celiac disease. But the truth is that, celiac disease cannot be diagnosed is a person who has gone gluten free. Continue reading “Too spent money on gluten free food a wastage” »

It is now a well known fact that the digestive system contains three kinds of bacteria. These bacteria are known to be good bacteria or helpful ones that maintain the well being of the digestive system and thereby the overall wellbeing of human body. These good or friendly bacteria maintain the pH balance of the intestinal tract and thereby thwart the pathogenic or harmful bacteria. These probiotics also help battle a variety of medical conditions. They can help fight irritable bowel syndrome, high blood pressure, diarrhoea and even colon cancer. They also help build and have a good immune system as well.

Probiotic supplements are gaining popularity, with members of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium groups among the major friendly bacteria. But these probiotic supplements might fall short of the required bacterial content. Here is a list of some common foods that might help in increasing the good and friendly bacteria in our digestive system without the help of probiotic supplements. Continue reading “Gut friendly diet: 5 Good bacterial foods you must have” »

Food is a vital component of our life as it provides us with necessary vitamins and minerals. The need for choosing the best of food is imperative as the core of life depends on what we eat. Home cooked food is perhaps the best thing that can offer us true solace.

Below are listed some distinct benefits and advantages of having home cooked food.

Benefits of home cooked food

Quality check

By going in for home cooked food, one can keep the quality in check. Not only you can realize the true worth of fresh ingredients but can ensure a proper hygienic preparation that is vital for maintaining a healthy outlook.

Avoidance of harmful substances

Cooking at home comes with a distinct advantage. You can not only get fresh ingredients from the market but can always keep away from cheap and artificial colored food material that is usually used for cooking in commercial establishments as hotels and restaurants. Continue reading “Benefits and Advantages of Home Cooked Foods” »

Glutton free hummingbird cake is a delicious and lip-smacking cake. This delectable cake is both easy to make and serves its purpose for people suffering with Coeliac or those who simply love glutton free food. This cake is quite dense and full of flavor. It is lighter than carrot cake and very similar to carrot cake but without any actual carrots in it. It is crumbly yet moist and gives a banana flavor that is not overpowering but distinct. It has a perfect balance of different flavors. The look of the entire cake is very earthy and rustic.

Ingredients of the glutton free hummingbird cake:       

· 3 cups gluten free flour

· 2 cups white sugar

· 5 eggs

· 1 cup chopped pecans

· 1 and 1/2 cups mashed bananas

· 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

· 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

· 1 and 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum

· 1 teaspoon salt

· 1 teaspoon baking soda

· 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil

· 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Continue reading “How tasty gluten free hummingbird cake” »

Mexican foods are of authentic flavors and it genuinely reminds of gradual evolution in food experiment. If someone is completely new in this field then there is nothing to worry about. It is because there are plenty of Mexican cuisine those are staples with corn, beans and spices. Expert chefs have already admitted its innovative approach and simplicity in the quality of each preparation. Beginners can make a perfect try through following healthy recipes and indexed instructions.

Continue reading “Tips for beginners about Traditional Mexican Recipes” »

I know all of you love cookies, doesn’t matter what your age is and if they’re low cal, they add an extra zing to your taste and health too. The ingredients are supplements for calorie, which may include whole wheat, regular sugar replaced by low cal sugar. So if you feel like to feast, gobble these cookies. Raisins and fruits can be used to garnish. The main ingredients include, whole wheat, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, softened butter, low cal sugar, salt, egg whites, molasses, water and flaxseeds. Ingredients 3 cups sifted whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp ginger 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 cup low cal sugar 2 egg whites 1/3 cup molasses 3 tbsp water 2 tbsp flaxseeds Toppings with sprinkles, raisins, cherries etc Cookie cutter Method Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a bowl, blend flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, take cream butter and low cal sugar, mix egg white with butter mixture. Add molasses, water and flaxseeds. Stir them, to the flour add them and stir until blended. Sprinkle flour on rolling paper; roll out dough with rolling pin. Use cookie cutter, cut out desired shapes. Spread cookies over cookie pan. Bake for eight to twelve minutes or until brown. Before giving shapes, try to create your own personalities with different shapes and sizes. It’s up to you, how you plan to show your creativity. Via: Cookrecipes

In Japan on the New Year’s Eve, everyone was gobbling the new invention, ‘Kaki (oyster) soft’, Ice creams with oysters. You might it hard to digest, but it’s true, simply take your favorite soft ice cream and garnished it with oyster, combo of two oysters, one on left and the other on right. We can call it as a treat of softy, ice cream that melts in your mouth as gulped. To add more flavors, you can garnish oysters with soya sauce. Via: 3Yen

Unusual, unbelievable cake gadget. This cake is a combination of a cell phone and cake batter, along with some dressings of the iced cream. It’s exciting a gadget that is edible. The keys of the phone are functional and can be gobbled. How can the keys of a gadget be edible? A person, who is well trained in electronic circuits, knows how to cook and bake will be successful in achieving the goal to make this astonishing cake. You need a cardboard, silver foil, elastic rubber, wires, RAM, ROM capacitors resistors software to code the functions of the buttons to respond. The LCD screen is used to display your messages. The LCD screen is connected to the computer and keyboard motherboard layout is used to plan the drawings and circuits for the cake. Make sure to wrap your circuit with a silver foil, to prevent any short circuiting or leakage of the current. En-gadget: a functional 1:6 scale TREO 650, featuring: 10 vanilla cakes 4 lbs of icing 13 inch LCD Display 2 functional buttons also made of cake (minus thecontacts/wire/cardboard/elastics/tape…) 1 demonstration program 4.1 Surround sound This cake can detect the addition and deletion of the cookie and responds as an audio signal. Apart form two functional keys, the rest of it is edible. The maker used VB.Net to code and program the functionality, you can choose your own programming to give it the desired geeky touch. After paper work is done, prepare the batter for cake to garnish your mobile phone. Prepare batter: Take flour, mix it with vanilla essence, eggs, butter, and brown sugar beat until mixed. Bake your batter, cut it into small pieces as per the requirement of the mobile phone. For icing use iced cream in cone. The buttons which are functional are connected to the PC. For these you have to be little careful while cutting and giving shapes to be embedded in your cake. Via: Treocake

When it’s hailing out and you crave for desserts; sweet potato custard is the best alternative for your craving hunger. I would like to introduce sweet and salty custard recipe for your children. It can be served on special occasions and you can prepare it at your place as main ingredients are generally available at your hand. Ingredients 1 � cups whole milk 3 large eggs 1 cup pureed sweet potato 1/3 cup granulated sugar Dash salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash ground nutmeg Dash ground cloves Dash ground ginger 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup mashed banana Freshly ground nutmeg or ground cinnamon for topping Preparation 1. Heat oven to 350 degree 2. Butter 6 ounce custard cups 3. Set these cups in large baking or roasting pan 4. Heat milk until very hot, set it aside. 5. In a bowl beat the eggs. Add sweet potato, banana, sugar, salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and dashes of nutmeg, cloves, raisins and ginger. 6. Whisk the material in milk and beat until well blended. 7. Pour into the prepared custard cups. 8. Heat about 5-6 cups of water until nearly simmering 9. Place the pan with cups in the hot oven then fill the outer pan with the very hot water until the water is about halfway up the side of the custard cups. 10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until edges are firm. Allow a little more time if you’re using larger custard cups, and check early if using very small or shallow cups. Cups will jiggle when heated with water. 11. Remove cups from water immediately and place on a wire rack to cool. 12. Cover the cooled custard with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. The custards may be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Via: Southernfood

Banana cream pie is creamy and yummy. A recipe at your hand, it’s easy to prepare and serves as dessert and an appetizer. You cannot crave your hunger just with single piece of it. The preparation and ingredients are so simple that you can prepare one for yourself. Ingredients 12 Graham cracker squares (6 full sheets) 2 tbsp softened butter 11/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 3 tbsp boiling water 1/3 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3 tbsp all purpose flour 2 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups low fat (skimmed) milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups of sliced banana � cup of whipped cream 1/2 teaspoon sugar Preparation 1. Preheat your oven o 350 degrees F 2. Spray the graham cracker over the pie plate. 3. In a food processor process graham crackers until fine ground. 4. Add butter and a single teaspoon of water and process it until the crumb clumps together. 5. Press crumbed mixture into the pie plate. 6. Bake in oven for 10 minutes and let it cool. 7. In the meantime, make the filling. Put the gelatin in a small bowl; add 3 tablespoons of boiling water and stir until gelatin is dissolved. 8. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/3 cup of sugar and the flour. 9. In a medium bowl lightly beat the milk and eggs together. Add the egg and milk mixture to the saucepan and whisk so the flour and sugar dissolve. 10. Cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes, until mixture comes to a boil and has thickened. Stir in the vanilla extract and gelatin. Set aside to cool slightly. 11. Pour pudding on top of the sliced bananas placed on graham cracker crust. Let it cool and refrigerate your pudding until it sets (at-least for 3 hours). 12. Whip the cream and add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar till you get a smooth mixture. Put the whipped cream in a plastic bag and garnish your pudding (you can use raisins and sliced almonds) for decoration. Via: FoodNetwork