Cheddar Cheese Bars

My kids wanted to try something savory and I decided to try these out.

Ingredients :

Milk - 2/3 Cup
Egg - 1
Bread Flour - 2 Cups
Shredded Cheddar, Swiss or Monterey Jack Cheese - 1 Cup
Sugar - 1 Tbsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Active Dry Yeast - 1 tsp
Milk - as needed
Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese - 1/4 Cup

Procedure :
1) Add the first 7 ingredients to Bread Machine according to your manufacturer's instructions
2) Select Dough Cycle
3) When Cycle is complete (about 2.5 hours in my machine), remove dough. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
4) On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into half. Roll each half into a 12x8 inch rectangle.
5) cut into strips.
6) On lightly greased baking sheets, shape each strip into a bar
7) Cover and let rise in a warm place till nearly double in size (20 to 30 minutes)
8) Brush them with additional milk and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.
9) Bake in a 375 degree oven for 12 minutes or till golden.
10) Cool on wire racks and store.

Carrot Kheer

As a part of the Alphabet game, when it came to C, I made Carrot Kheer. Oh yeah, I know my alphabets...there is a "B" in between. But, I made Bhel puri with B which is not a dessert in any sense. Carrot kheer is simple, yummy and nutritious. The bunny idea is my kids'.

Ingredients:

Grated Carrots - 3 cups
Sugar - 1 Cup (or less)
Condensed Milk - 1 tin
Milk - 2 Cups
Cashew nuts - garnishing

Procedure
1) Grated carrots can be boiled in milk either in a pressure pan or microwave. I prefer pressure pan as it is healthier.
2) Add the condensed milk and Sugar and bring to a boil in a sauce pan.
3) Decorate with cashew nuts.
4) Chill and serve.

Sugar Buns

Mmmmmm....they are crunchy, sugary and taste like Heaven.

Ingredients :
All purpose Flour - 3 Cups
Powdered Sugar - 2 Cups
Yogurt - 3/4 Cup
Egg, well beaten - 1
Baking powder - 1 Tsp
Baking Soda - 1/2 Tsp


Procedure:
1) Mix all the above ingredients to make a dough.
2) Let rest for 1/2 hour.
3) Make the dough into small balls.
4) On a floured surface, roll the balls with a rolling pin to make them flat but make sure they are thick.
5) They can be made into desired shapes with a cookie cutter, I kept them round.
6) Deep fry them in oil, and spread them on a kitchen towel for the oil to be absorbed.
7) Roll them in sugar powder while they are still hot and enjoy.

Bread Pudding

This warm pudding will sure lift your spirits up on a cold winter night!

Ingredients:

Milk - 2 Cups
Butter - 1/4 Cup
Sugar (white or brown, depending on taste preference) - 1/2 Cup
Eggs - 3
Cinnamon - 2 Tsp
Ground nutmeg - 1/4 Tsp
Vanilla extract - 1 Tsp
Bread, torn into small pieces (french bread works best) - 3 Cups
Raisins (optional) - 1/2 Cup

Directions:

1. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, heat milk just until film forms over top. Combine butter and milk, stirring until butter is melted. Cool to lukewarm.

2. Combine sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 1 minute. Slowly add milk mixture.

3. Place bread in a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole.

4. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Pour batter on top of bread.

5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until set.

Bread Pudding Sauce

Ingredients:

Whole milk - 1 Cup
Butter - 1 Tbsp
Granulated white sugar - 1/2 Cup
Vanilla - 1 Tsp
Flour - 1 Tbsp
dash of salt

Directions:

Mix everything together and bring to a boil for 3 - 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Set aside for 5 minutes, then pour on warm bread pudding.

White cake and milk Pudding

I made this for the New Year Eve Party. It is pretty simple but very very yummy.

Ingredients:
White Cake Mix - 1
Condensed Milk - 2
Evaporated Milk - 2

Procedure:
1) Make White Cake according to the directions.
2) Mix the 2 tins of Condensed Milk and 2 tins of Evaporated Milk.
3) Once the cake is cool, prick with a fork.
4) Pour the milk mixture over and around the cake.
5) Keep in the refrigerator. Check after some time to see if the milk has been absorbed, add more.
6) Enjoy!!!

Traffic Lights

The name is so cute and they look and taste yummy. My kids love them and once upon a time they thought they were actually eating the traffic lights on the road.

Ingredients:
Condensed Milk - 1 tin
Butter melted - 3/4 cup
Cocoa Powder - 6 tbsp
Crushed Biscuits - 1 1/2 cups
Red, Green and Yellow smarties (Gems as in India) - as required

Procedure :
1) Mix the condensed milk, cocoa powder and butter and pour the mixture into a pan.
2) Heat on medium taking care to stir regularly.
3) When the mixture starts bubbling, reduce flame and cook for 8-10 minutes on low.
4) Mix in the coarsely broken biscuits and remove from flame.
5) Spread mixture onto a greased plate and allow to cool.
6) Cut into 2.5" to 3" bars and decorate with the red, yellow and green smarties