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Cookie Cutter Fun

Creative Ways of Using Cookie Cutters Jello Fun For the jello recipe and  how to do instruction check out my previous post "Jello Fun". Pancake Fun:  Pour pancake batter into cookie cutters and serve different shapes of pancakes. Make sure to cook them in a non-stick pan on a really low flame. Sandwich fun :   Cut out shapes out of sandwiches to make your fairy bread sandwiches  fun and interesting. You could try making traffic-light sandwiches by cutting out three little circles! Felt Fun : You could use cookie cutters to cut out fun shapes for your arts and crafts projects: Here are some other creative and interesting you might like to test your cookie cutters. Tart Fun : cut out shapes out of pastry sheets and use them to top your tarts. Vegetables/fruit Fun : cut out shapes out of fruits and vegetables and pop them in your kids' lunch boxes! Cheese fun : Cut out different shapes out of cookie cutters and make your cheese

Buns with spicy filling

Savoury Buns Dough : Ingredients 1/2 cup Milk 1/2cup water 3 tbsp  unsalted butter 4 cups flour 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast 3 tbsp sugar 3 eggs beaten 2 tsp salt (1 egg  beaten with 2 tbsps water, for egg wash) sesame seeds(optional) Instructions Prepare a warm water mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the milk, water, and butter. Warm over medium heat until butter is melted. Cool for about 5 minutes, or until the temperature is 120-130 degrees F. In a large bowl combine 2 cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar and salt. Add the warm water mixture , followed by the beaten eggs, ( mixing on low speed if using an electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook which makes the job pretty easier! ).  Add the remaining flour 2 tablespoons at a time (while mixing on medium-low speed until dough almost clears the bowl) and is only a slightly sticky to the touch (It's okay if some dough sticks to your fingers). You may not need all of the remaining

Mackerel Fish Balls

Sri Lankan Fish Balls   These fish balls are a really  popular Sri Lankan finger  food widely known as Fish Cutlets back in Sri Lanka. Great  served as a starter or a side dish for any occasion!  Ingredients: 425g can mackerel/ Tuna 1 large brown onion peeled and  finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic finely grated  1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper/ red chilli powder 1 tsp cumin 1-1/2 tsp  black pepper 5 medium sized potatoes boiled and mashed 1 large green chilli(deseeded and finely chopped) 1 tbsp Soy sauce 1tbsp Tomato sauce 2 tsp Lime or Lemon juice Salt to taste. Batter: 2 eggs lightly beaten 2 tbsp milk 1/2 cup plain flour 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs Oil for frying Method 1. Boil potatoes until tender and  mash. Allow to cool. 2. Drain the mackerel and remove  bones.  3. Add 2 tbsp of oil in to a frying pan, saute the onions until translucent . Add the garlic. 4.Then add the turmeric powder, cayenne pepper and cumin powder. 5.

Rolls

 Sri Lankan Rolls These most delicious pancake rolls are a specialty of Sri Lankan finger food..  they may be made ahead and frozen, then deep fried before serving. Here's the recipe, Ingredients 12 tbsp oil 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 10 curry leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon corriander powder 500g minced beef or (cooked beef) 1

Caterpillar Bread

Here is a great bun recipe to feed your family this winter!Your kids are going to love this caterpillar like bun rolls.   You could add variety for your regular bun rolls by using this method to roll your buns. The filling can be anything your family likes . Recipe adapted from: www.fauziaskitchenfun.com Ingredients for Dough 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup warm milk 2 tsp. instant yeast pinch of baking powder 1 tsp.sugar 1 1/2 tsp.salt 1egg, lightly beaten 2 tbsp.melted butter 3 tbsp.oil 2 tbsp.milk powder (Sesame seeds and tomato Ketchup for decoration purpose) + 1 extra egg Sieve the flour, then add milk powder, baking powder, sugar, yeast and salt.  Then add the oil, butter and  the egg  and mix together.   Now add the milk gradually whilst kneading.  You might not need it all, so add it sparingly until your dough is nice and s

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pie

Chicken And Mushroom Pie Make these hearty simple,easy and delicious pies with a few ingredients! 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium brown onion, halved, thinly sliced 150g button mushrooms, thinly sliced 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (salt ,black pepper and stock powder for seasoning) 100 ml thickened cream 3 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, partially thawed 1 tablespoon milk Season raw chicken breasts with salt, pepper and stock powder and steam until done. Shred the cooked chicken and set aside. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened.  Add mushroom. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until lightly browned and tender. Add chicken. Season with pepper.Add

Flat Bread Pizza

Flat Bread Pizza  Here is a quick and easy pizza you could serve any time of the day...try it you are gonna love it.. Quick And Easy Pizza!- Ingredients Pita bread/flat bread Tomato paste/pasta sauce Salami Olives Pizza cheese Black pepper Egg Chilli flakes (optional)   Use flat bread as the base of the pizza and top it up with tomato paste or pasta sauce.  Add some shredded salami, or  cooked sausage meat (In small pan cook sausage, breaking it into small pieces, until browned add some Worcestershire Sauce for extra flavor, and use as topping) .    Spread cheese and olives.   Spread a slightly beaten egg on top and season with salt and black pepper. and place it under the grill for 2-3 minutes.  Serve immediately with chilli flakes. Yum...  Thanks For Stopping By.....

Savoury Party Nibble!

  Roll Ups! Looking for an easy  savory dish to add to your next party?These roll ups are easy and cheap to make. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp milk powder warm water for kneading, 1slightly beaten egg 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp oil 4 tbsp melted butter 2   1/2 tsp instant yeast 1 tsp salt 1 extra egg for glazing.  8 cocktail frankfurts(mini) Tomato sauce finely chopped parsley  Sieve the flour, then add milk powder, sugar, yeast and salt. Then add the oil and butter and the egg, and mix together.   Start kneading together by   gradually adding the warm water a little at a time.   Knead really well until your dough is nice and soft. Knead for a good 8-10 minutes. The more you knead it the softer the buns will be. Touch a bit of oil with your fingertips and apply all over the ball of dough.   Cover(use cling wrap)  and let it rest for an hour until it doubles in size.   Preparing the frakf