…rs and colors that you love. If you are looking for something to bake with children, especially to keep them busy and occupied during vacations or on weekends then you should definitely put these on your to-do list. It is also a wonderful activity to consider if you are looking forward to bond as family or even engage in creativity with friends. These are ‘not too sweet’ but delicious slice and bake shortbread refrigerator cookies. Homemade and fr…
…t sweet, ripe chikoos and do include them in fruit salads but my hubby and children prefer milkshake and ice cream. If given an option to choose, I like to reach for fresh, seasonal fruits and prefer to eat them in their natural form. We have an abundance of chikoos flooding the markets of Pune. To be healthy,it is always better to include fruits of the season in your regular diet. We relish milkshakes, ice creams and fruit salads, fruit pies, tar…
…/clarified butter helps digestion but one can skip it if you so prefer. My children are not very fond of it but my hubby and I love this simple and nutritious food. For us, khichdi means soft and mushy. Each time I cook it differently but try to always retain the consistency and texture. On days the consistency & texture of the khichdi does not turn out the way we like it, then unfortunately there are left overs which I am not very happy about…
…it as a vegetable and prepare soups. Many may not like spinach; especially children are not very fond of it. An interesting way of including spinach in your regular diet is by making cream of spinach soup. I prepared this delicious and nutritious spinach soup which is packed with vitamins. Since the monsoons have begun in our part of the world, this soup is ideal in this weather to maintain good health. Easy and quick, cream of spinach soup requir…
…ed ones… It is important to keep our traditions alive & gift it to our children, grand children & future generations… Enjoy the festive season with these traditional goodies. 😀 For the Filling: 1 cup fresh Coconut (grated) 1 cake Goa Pyramid Jaggery or to taste (scraped with a knife) 1 tbsp. White Poppy Seeds (Khuskhus) ¼ cup broken unsalted Cashewnuts (roughly chopped) ¼ cup Raisins 5 pods Green Cardamom (powdered) A pinch of Salt To prep…
…attractive to serve as a dessert at all celebratory occasions… especially children’s parties. In fact, it will definitely be a novelty if you consider baking it as a Birthday Cake! Just look at the Crème Caramel Rainbow Cake … isn’t it a beauty? Well, now you may say the procedure is elaborate but it is a breeze if you organize well. This sumptuous & delectable cake is just for you my dear friends & visitors. Thank you for your love &…
…it for a long time before you eat it! It is also a great fun activity for children during their vacations & a perfect festive treat too. It is a great dessert not only to serve at a child’s party but a very light dessert to be served & relished at any party or enjoy after your meal. You can select flavors & colors to represent a theme. This jelly is loved by kids as well as adults. You can even create jelly shots for adult parties. I…
…ontinue to love, support, motivate & encourage me in my quest for new recipes & sharing all my favorite, precious, tested & loved recipes! I will continue my culinary journey of bringing to you all the delectable & delicious food so that you can try out & enjoy with your loved ones.. Thank you once again & continue following “Hilda’s Touch of Spice.” Bon Appetit! J Ingredients : 500 gms Carrots 150 gms Sugar 100 ml Mi…
…p inspires and motivates me to bring to you my old favorites and share new recipes which I develop and re-create in my kitchen. I am so glad that you are the reason to the renewed energy and reviving long lost and forgotten Goan and Portuguese Cuisine. Blogging is now an integral part of my life and I think I am addicted to it. I value each one of you and all of you are so very dear to me. I am privileged to have a supportive family who love what…
…a sieve to strain the excess syrup in another bowl and store to be used in recipes which call for citrus syrup. Spread the peels on a baking tray lined with foil or cling film or leave to on a drying rack for 5 hours or overnight depending on the weather conditions. Roll in granulated or castor sugar or store as it is in an airtight container. Store refrigerated. Use your Homemade Candied Citrus Peels in your Rich Christmas Fruit Cakes or Citrus C…