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Chocolate & Mixed Spices Cake






This is my all time favourite cake. It is really easy and fast to make. I found it perfect for Autumn and Winter :).








One cup is around 250 ml.



Ingredients:





3 large eggs
3 cups plain flour
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 teaspoons cinnamon or mixed spice mixture ( for example Lebkuchen) or Polish "Przyprawa do pierników"
2 tablespoon soda
1 cup milk
1 cup oil
1 cup sugar
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The Best Way To Purchase Gluten Free Cookies In Your Cookie Jar (Caren Billy)

Something most of us have been hearing more and more about on the news, from doctors, and from family and friends, is the need for a gluten-free lifestyle. Gluten, a protein complex present in wheat, barley, and rye, is found to be the main cause of sickness for those diagnosed with Celiac disease. Eating gluten free takes a little effort on anyone's part, but it's a crucial part of life for different reasons for different people. Regardless how any of us change our diets, we all want the capability to eat foods that we find comforting, and that primarily holds true when it comes to sweets. High quality gluten free cookies can be hard to locate and often, online retailers are a great way to save time and money.

Going the gluten free way most likely is not done by choice, or it may be a vital, life changing decision. The symptoms of gluten intolerance, attributable to an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine, have been found to be relieved only when gluten is removed from the diet. Lately, the number of people with Celiac disease is growing larger, and these people have been told that keeping gluten out of their food and their home will help.

Finding gluten free foods in most local grocery stores is challenging. White and brown rice, potatoes and tapioca are just some of the many grains and vegetables that can be utilized as a substitute for wheat flour. Every type of flour has different tastes, characteristics, uses and nutritional content, and successful gluten free foods will often use a variety of flours to create a great tasting well-textured product.

Many people love baked goods, and some people will find that baking gluten free goods that taste good will take some trial and error. Gluten is a protein that can help baked goods to hold their shape. When selecting gluten free cookies and other baked goods, it's important to find a product that doesn't crumble and has a really good, smooth texture.


It can be hard for most people to find a variety of, or even any gluten free foods in their local supermarket. There's a lot of online websites where these items can be found in abundance and at low prices. You can find merchants that can be found online that supply many varieties of cakes, cookies, breads and much more that are gluten free.

Finding pleasurable, gluten free foods can be a difficult and even depressing venture, especially for someone with a number of dietary restrictions. Finding baked goods that aren't just gluten free, but also dairy and nut free is often a challenging, but well rewarding feat. Companies that offer foods for those with multiple needs can oftentimes be highly trusted to avoid cross-contamination. If you've got an illness that makes it necessary that you forgo any gluten, you can trust that a company that specializes in selling gluten free products is knowledgeable with the foods they sell.

Baking gluten free cookies, muffins and other delicious goods is a difficult skill to master and cannot be done by just anyone. Finding a retailer who knows about the wide array of gluten free flours available and how each one affects foods differently can make a huge difference on the quality of their products. Finding a wide variety of gluten free foods can be difficult, unless you've found a good seller, local or online.

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Why That Bottle of Spicy Mustard Sauce Deserves a Spot in your Pantry. (Jeric James)

Mention the word mustard and the image of a deli-hotdog sandwich immediately pops up into mind. It wasn't exactly a favorite condiment in the house, no thanks to its pungent and tangy taste. But as you learn things along the way, it came to my attention that mustard seeds are known to be very healthy for the human body. Hence, the oils or sauces made from these seeds may have several therapeutic health benefits.

Gourmet mustards, as they are famously marketed, are made from the seeds of a mustard plant which is a vegetable related to broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. While there are approximately forty different varieties of mustard plants, there are three principal types commonly used for culinary purposes namely:

* Black Mustard (brassica nigra) - a round hard seed, smaller and much more pungent.
* White Mustard (brassica alba) - milder than their black counterpart, usually yellow in color, and are the ones used to make American yellow mustard.
* Brown Mustard (brassica juncea) - dark yellow in color, has a pungent acrid taste and is the type used to make Dijon mustard.

This incredible condiment can be used in its whole seed form, as a ground powder or grinding it into a smooth paste. To make flavors interesting, people came up with spices to add into its paste such as pepper, garlic, and paprika, along with a dash of salt. Research has it that there is no part of the mustard plant that cannot be utilized. Although less preferred than its most popular counterparts like ketchup, mayo and butter, the mustard has proven to be versatile in the kitchen.

Many supermarket shelves now carry lines of prepared mustard ranging from the mild yellow variety (favorite for hotdogs) to Dijon and Bordeaux mustards which derive their distinct flavors from the French wines they are made with. There are also hot mustards which are peppery and brown such as English, Dusseldorf, German and Bahamian. American horseradish mustard is also particularly spicy.


I've gathered several good reasons worth looking into why that bottled spicy mustard sauce, or any gourmet mustard for that matter, deserves a spot in your pantry for future culinary endeavors:

1. It is an excellent source of magnesium, which helps lower blood pressure and migraine attacks.
2. Its seeds contain phytonutrients that help prevent the risk of developing gastrointestinal cancer. It is also good for the overall health of the digestive tract.
3. It has the capacity to increase the body's metabolic rate that is not only beneficial for the body, but also eases the process of digestion. A good choice for condiment for weight watchers.
4. Some studies have shown that the anti-inflammatory compounds in yellow mustard are able to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
5. It is also a great source of calcium, phosphorous, manganese and iron. As such, it is a valuable source of several nutrients that are essential for a well-functioning body.

Whether it's easy healthy recipes for dinner or any meal of the day that you're preparing, including this particular ingredient should be a breeze. You can rub bottled mustard on meats before roasting, or bake some chicken breast marinated in it with white wine for some added flavor. It can also double as a dip for your favorite snacks, including vegetables and whole grain pretzels. Mustard seeds, on the other hand, are sprinkled over salads and can even be roasted on a dry skillet for nuttier texture. With a growing market for gourmet mustard these days, it's still best to exercise caution and avoid those with high preservatives and sodium content. Use it in moderation according to your taste. After all, they are meant to enhance and not overpower the flavor of your food.

Jeric James is an IT consultant in the US who loves to experiment with recipes in his kitchen during his free time. For more choices on the best bottled condiments that suit your taste buds, check out Easy Healthy Recipes for Dinner, a family-owned corporation based in Oregon.
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Pancakes - Beyond any Comparison (Jim Doyle)

Gluten-free buttermilk pancakes
Ingredients
Gluten-free flour blend as per the need
Cane sugar 2 tsp
Gluten-free baking powder 1 tsp
Baking soda 1 tsp
Salt ? tsp
Buttermilk 1 ? cup
Or Milk 1 cup
White vinegar 1 tbsp
Olive oil 2 tbsps
Large egg 1
Vanilla extract
? tsp
Method of preparation

First, take a mixing bowl and mix up all the dry ingredients. Whip it properly. Take another mixing bowl and coalesce the ingredients such as olive oil, egg and vanilla in that bowl. Whip it nicely so that all the ingredients are properly incorporated. Then, pour the milk into a bowl if you are preparing the buttermilk on your own. Introduce white vinegar into this. Allow it to stay for at least 5 minutes. Then, include the ingredients like olive oil, egg and vanilla extract into the milk mixture. Whip it well. Mix the milk mixture with the dry mixture and whip it until you get a smoth mixture. Add 1-2 teaspoons of milk, if the mixture seems to be exceedingly thick. Take a skillet and heat it over moderate temperature. Slightly rub the skillet with the olive oil. Pour ? cup of the batter onto the skillet if the skillet is of medium size. If the skillet is fairly large, then, pour 1/ 3 cup of the mixture onto the skillet. Cook the mixture until the bottom turns brown in colour and bubbles start coming up on the surface. Then, flip the side and cook the other side as well so that both sides are ready. Take the rest of the batter and repeat the process. When it is cooked well, turn the heat off and let it cool. Wrap the pancakes and place them in a plastic freezer bag. Serve them when they are thoroughly cooled and set.


Pumpkin pancakes

Major ingredients
Flour 1 ? cups
Baking powder ? tsp
Sugar 1 ? tbsps
Salt ? tsp
Baking soda ? tsp
Vegetable oil 1/8 cup
Egg 1
Buttermilk 1 ? cups
Pureed pumpkin 1/3 cup
Pumpkin pie spice 1 ? tsps
Vanilla 1 tsp

Method of preparation

Take a bowl of medium size and mix up the ingredients such as flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Whip it nicely so that all the ingredients are properly incorporated. Then, introduce the combination of the beaten egg, vegetable oil and 1 ? cups of buttermilk and stir it well so as to get a perfect mixture out of it. When these ingredients are properly combined, include the ingredients like pumpkin, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice and stir it well until you get an even mixture. Take a frying pan and heat it over average temperature. If you are using griddle, then heat it over 350 degrees F. Rub the pan or griddle slightly with vegetable oil and pour ? cup of the mixture out into the pan.
Cook the side until it becomes golden brown in colour. Flip the side and cook the other side as well. Spray the pancake turner with a non stick spray so that you can flip the sides. Repeat the process using the remaining batter.

If you are looking for new and tasty ways to prepare the breakfast for you family then you should definitely try Femina pancakes - or as they call them pandekager. Read more cooking tips and trick here.
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The Best Way To Purchase Gluten Free Cookies In Your Cookie Jar (Caren Billy)


Something most of us have been hearing more and more about on the news, from doctors, and from family and friends, is the need for a gluten-free lifestyle. Gluten, a protein complex present in wheat, barley, and rye, is found to be the main cause of sickness for those diagnosed with Celiac disease. Eating gluten free takes a little effort on anyone's part, but it's a crucial part of life for different reasons for different people. Regardless how any of us change our diets, we all want the capability to eat foods that we find comforting, and that primarily holds true when it comes to sweets. High quality gluten free cookies can be hard to locate and often, online retailers are a great way to save time and money.

Going the gluten free way most likely is not done by choice, or it may be a vital, life changing decision. The symptoms of gluten intolerance, attributable to an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine, have been found to be relieved only when gluten is removed from the diet. Lately, the number of people with Celiac disease is growing larger, and these people have been told that keeping gluten out of their food and their home will help.

Finding gluten free foods in most local grocery stores is challenging. White and brown rice, potatoes and tapioca are just some of the many grains and vegetables that can be utilized as a substitute for wheat flour. Every type of flour has different tastes, characteristics, uses and nutritional content, and successful gluten free foods will often use a variety of flours to create a great tasting well-textured product.
Many people love baked goods, and some people will find that baking gluten free goods that taste good will take some trial and error. Gluten is a protein that can help baked goods to hold their shape. When selecting gluten free cookies and other baked goods, it's important to find a product that doesn't crumble and has a really good, smooth texture.

It can be hard for most people to find a variety of, or even any gluten free foods in their local supermarket. There's a lot of online websites where these items can be found in abundance and at low prices. You can find merchants that can be found online that supply many varieties of cakes, cookies, breads and much more that are gluten free.

Finding pleasurable, gluten free foods can be a difficult and even depressing venture, especially for someone with a number of dietary restrictions. Finding baked goods that aren't just gluten free, but also dairy and nut free is often a challenging, but well rewarding feat. Companies that offer foods for those with multiple needs can oftentimes be highly trusted to avoid cross-contamination. If you've got an illness that makes it necessary that you forgo any gluten, you can trust that a company that specializes in selling gluten free products is knowledgeable with the foods they sell.

Baking gluten free cookies, muffins and other delicious goods is a difficult skill to master and cannot be done by just anyone. Finding a retailer who knows about the wide array of gluten free flours available and how each one affects foods differently can make a huge difference on the quality of their products. Finding a wide variety of gluten free foods can be difficult, unless you've found a good seller, local or online.



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Why Red Chilli Powder is the secret ingredient? (shivi roy)

Have you ever wondered, why red chilli is a favorite in your mother's or grandmother's recipe? We'll tell you things you may not know about chilli powder.

Chilli Powder, a widely used spice, is a secret and essential ingredient of every grandmother's recipe. Despite being tart, why is it still used in our food? The answer is simple. Its benefits are several. Let's discuss some of the benefits of chilli Powder.

Vitamin A: A tablespoon of chilli contains 2,224 IU of vitamin A. This amounts to 44.5% of the total quantity needed by the body. Vitamin A is used by the body to maintain eyesight and checking over the health of teeth, skin, and bones by the supplying sufficient vitamins to grow strong.

Vitamin C: A tablespoon of chilli powder accounts to about 4.8mg, which is 8% of total Vitamin C intake your body needs. Your body uses antioxidants to fight internal injury from free essentials, which are unbalanced molecules shaped during the energy formation method that can augment your danger of developing injurious health conditions like cancer and heart disease.

Did you know: - Why are chilies tart? Chillis are tart because of the alkaloid compounds: Capsanthin, Capsaicin, and Capsorubin.

Below is the measure of vitamins and minerals in 100g of Chilli.

230% of Vitamin-C
37% of Vitamin B-6
30% of Vitamin A,
12% of Iron,
11% of Copper,
6% of Potassium

Red Chilli Powder is a mixture of dried chilies, cumin, garlic, and oregano. In some cases, use of coriander, cloves or pepper may even be included. In dried red chilies lie nutritional and medicinal benefits, which have scientific evidences. Some of the benefits are as follows:


Cookery benefits: Just a pinch of red chilli can leave ecstatic flavor in your food. Some of the Indian recipes are incomplete without red chilies. It is slowly and deliciously taking its place in the U.S. Barbeque Sauces, Chili and Mexican Moles make use of red chilies these days.

Geographical Data: It is a well known fact that whole red chilli is the most commonly used spice in India. Ancient India boasts of red chilli as a cure to upset stomach, menstrual cramps, malaria, and motion sickness.

Nutrition rich: They contain vitamins and minerals like Vitamin -C, Vitamin- B, Vitamin- A, Iron, Copper, and Potassium etc. The beta carotene, a form of Vitamin- A, has the same amount of nutritional value as in different vegetables and fruits.

Medicinal benefits: An alkaloid compound, capsaicin, found in red chilli is known to decrease the intensity of pain. It has to be applied directly on the skin.

Sterling Groceries Pvt Limited is a corporation that manufactures spices and is situated in New Delhi. The superiority of spices they manufacture have got them a position with WAL-MART, Carrefour, METRO, SPAR, and Reliance, in recognized as well as modified segments.

PRS Spices is a leading spice & herbs supplier that offers range of good quality spices seasonings, Chilli Powder,  cumin powder, curry powder, chat masala, Red Chilli Powder etc. We offer valued spices to meet all cookery needs globally.
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Baklava Twist Cookies






(Przepis po polsku)



I found Levant's sweets unique and really delicious. Lovely mix of pistachio and rose guarantee explosion of endorphins. Baklava twist cookies are not as sweet as baklava but tastes really similar.









Adapted from Good Cooks. I have changed recipe to my preferences but look of cookies is the same.



Ingredients for the topping:





3/4 cup pistachios,
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