Notes & Info

Ginger Syrup

This is an invert sugar syrup using fresh ginger. The syrup can be used in place of molasses for light-colored ginger snaps; also as a drink flavoring. By weight: 1 part fresh ginger, chopped fine 2 parts sugar 4 parts water pinch of salt For example, starting with 3 ounces of ginger, 3/4 cups sugar, […]

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

For one serving: 1 tbsp each butter and olive oil 1 tsp garlic 6-7 prawns, peeled and deveined Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1-2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp water Fresh chopped parsley, to garnish 2-3 ounces pasta, cooked Have all ingredients ready. Boil water for pasta and start it cooking. Heat […]

Banana Chocolate Mini Muffins

6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (250 grams), about 2 large bananas 1 cup flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder
 (try less?) 1 tsp baking soda
 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup chocolate chips or […]

Hot Fudge Pudding

1 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup sugar 1/8 to 1/4 cup cocoa powder Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts ——— 1/2 cup milk, more as needed 2 tbsp oil or melted butter ——— 1/3 cup brown sugar 4 tsp cocoa powder Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips […]

Yellow Lentil Tomato Soup

1 cup yellow split peas 7-8 cups water ———————- 4 large plum tomatoes, finely chopped ———————- 1 1/2 inch piece finely chopped ginger 2-3 finely chopped green chilis 2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp chili powder (or kashmiri) chili powder 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tbsp brown sugar generous handful dried curry […]