Friday, June 25, 2010

Chocolate Mousse















The Chocolate Mousse is very silky, smooth and rich with all its Chocolate goodness. This dessert is super delicious as well as super easy to make. Chocolate has many great qualities; aside from being an antioxidant, it boosts energy and increases neurotransmitters like Serotonin which are experienced as feelings of happiness. A study has found that eating Chocolate may add an extra year to your life. :)

Ingredients
1.5 cup of Semi sweet Chocolate chips
1 lb Silken Tofu

Directions
1. Blend the Tofu in the blender till it is like a silky paste.
2. Melt the Chocolate chips by placing them in the Microwave for 40 seconds. Stir with the spoon to see if chips are melted, if not place them in the Microwave again for 20 seconds.
3. Place the melted Chocolate chips in the blender and blend Tofu and chips together. Add some water if needed and stir.
4. Refrigerate for 1hour and then serve.
5. You may add fruits and nuts if you wish.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Rose Ras Malai


Rose Ras Malai is another delectable dessert dish that you can enjoy. The Rose essence becomes a treat for the senses as it not only smells good, but tastes great as well. In the picture I have not poured in the soy milk in the bowl so you can view the 'malai' piece, but it is intended to be served with soy milk.









Ingredients
Roohafza Rose syrup (available at Indian stores)
2 Cups Soy Milk
1/2 cup Sugar
4 ounces of Tofu (firm if you are using this recipe, silken tofu if you want to blend the tofu, sugar and syrup together and form balls and pour sweetened soy milk with Rose syrup on top).

Directions
1. Boil the 2 cups of Soy milk, sugar, and the Rose syrup for 12 minutes.
2. Cut the Tofu horizontally to make 1/2 inch thick Tofu slices. Use the cookie cutter to cut out the shape of your choice.
3. Place the cut Tofu in the boiling milk and boil for another 1o minutes.
4. Let it cool and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
5. Serve cold. :)

Angel hair Pasta with Avocado Pesto

Avocado are not only incredibly tasty, but are also great for health as well! Avocados are loaded with Vitamin E, antioxidants, are great for the eyes, heart and lower Cholesterol. The Cashews are also another source of antioxidants and Magnesium. Beyond being healthy, the taste of Cashew cream is just heavenly.













Ingredients
1 pound Angel Hair Pasta
2 medium Avocados cut and seeded
1 cup Cashews
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
5 cloves of Garlic
7 Basil leaves
1 Jalopeno
1/2 lime
2 teaspoon salt or according to taste.

Directions
1. Boil water and place the pasta and salt into the boiling water and cook until well done. 15-20 minutes. Remove excess water as well.
2. Place the Cashews in the blender and pour in enough water to dip all the Cashews in water.
3. Blend the Cashews until nice and creamy.
4. Blend in the Avocado, salt, lime Jalopeno pepper, Basil, and Garlic cloves with the Cashews.
5. Stir in the oil with the mixture.
6. Add the Avocado mixture to the pasta and stir well. Turn on the stove and cook for 7 minutes.
7. Angel hair pasta with Avocado Pesto is now ready to serve and eat! Yay!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Hawaiian Mango-Coconut Bread
















The glorious Hawaiian Mango-Coconut Bread is a specialty at the Luaus in Hawaii! Mangos are so yummilicious and healthy. So are Coconuts and Cashews that will be added to this recipe. Life is about celebration, and how about adding a little Mango sweet bread to add to the celebration.
Ingredients
3 cups of sweet Mangoes sliced and peeled.
2 cups of all purpose flour
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups white Sugar
1/2 cup Cashews
1/2 cup shredded Coconut
1/2 cup Raisins
3 teaspoons baking soda mixed with 3 Tablespoons of Vinegar
1 cup Oil

Directions
1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Grease the pan and add the mixture of all the ingredients.
3. Place it in 2 bread pans for 50 minutes.

Say Aloha! to your Hawaiian Mango-Coconut bread. :)
This bread was soo good, OMG!