Del.ish.cious

Cupcakes with Royal Icing

2007-04-14T00:21:00.000-07:00

Okay so today I tried to bake cupcakes, with tried being the operative word. It didn't work out as nice as I had hoped it would but daring tasters said it was nice. I saw the recipe first on Nigella Feasts, which I religiously watched during the term 2 holidays. It looked so good on the show! Well mine turned out okay I guess and omg cupcakes are so much more fulfilling than muffins! I felt sick after I ate just one cupcake... I don't know what I did wrong actually, though I didn't use a food processor instead I used a mixer... Hmm... Well anyhoo here are some pictures

hot from the oven

royal icing

pastel green decorative icing

Until my next culinary misadventure -

Amirah

Country Pasta with Mozzarella

2007-03-27T03:39:00.000-07:00

Everyone loves pasta-at least some people do, so here's a simple recipe =)

INGREDIENTS

* 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
* 8 slices bacon(can be substituted), cut into 1 inch pieces
* 2 cups broccoli florets
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook rigatoni according to package directions and drain.
2. In a 10 inch skillet cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is browned. Add the broccoli and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is slightly tender (about 4 to 5 minutes).
3. Stir in the cooked rigatoni, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the fresh chopped parsley.

original recipe by jennifer

Dill Dip

2007-03-20T23:17:00.000-07:00

I'm tired of eating plain salty chips! So i was looking around the kitchen and stuff and found a recipe for a simple dip. It's nothing special, just something u can whip up really quickly and enjoy the simple taste.

Note: "This dip is definitely better if you make it one day ahead. It can be easily halved, because it makes so much!"

INGREDIENTS

* 2 cups mayonnaise
* 2 cups sour cream
* 1 tablespoon dried parsley
* 3 tablespoons grated onion
* 3 tablespoons dried dill weed
* 1 1/2 tablespoons seasoning salt

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, onion, dill weed, and salt. Mix all together, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Original recipe by Darby

Absolutely Sinful Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

2007-03-18T21:17:00.000-07:00

"A wonderful soft cookie that is incredibly chocolaty."

Sounds good huh? The taste is simply HEAVEN! Reluctantly, i shall share this recipe with the world! It's a little cakey though, so if u like crispy crunchy cookies, then u might want to wait for another recipe.*

INGREDIENTS

* 2 1/2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
* 1/2 cup butter
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/4 cups white sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2/3 cup sour cream
* 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Making it

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt unsweetened chocolate and butter together, stirring occasionally until smooth. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, beat sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light. Mix in the chocolate mixture until well blended. Stir in the sifted ingredients alternately with sour cream, then mix in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

*I do not claim that this is my recipe. It was an original recipe by Marsha

Everyone's favourite candy....(well...one of mine at least!)

2007-03-18T05:38:00.000-07:00

MENTOS!

It comes in mixed fruit, strawberry, Peach, Pink Grapefruit, Grape, Sours, Black Licorice, Cinnamon, Mint, Spearmint...and oh so much more!

I'm addicted on the Mentos 'Cool Chews' flavours, Orange Mint and Lime Mint. I can finish a whole box in a day...Yummy Yummy! It's tangy and minty taste is to die for. I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT!

Sorry...on sugar high. As I said, I've just finished two whole boxes in one day. =)

Jewel delights

2007-03-16T19:22:00.001-07:00

Pearls, Diamonds, Gold…what are they good for? All they do is make you look pretty…Or do they?

Not so recently, May discovered these jewel delights. So all you ladies our there, you might want to try these interesting creative pieces:

APHRODISIAC PEARL LOLLIPOP

- MADE FROM GROUND GENUINE PEARLS
- CONSIDERED TO BE AN APHRODISIAC
- BEST SHARED BETWEEN LOVERS!

The Pearl Lollipops are made from raw cane sugar, wild Madagascan vanilla essence, and ground natural pearls. Apparently, it is” best shared between lovers or given to an admired one!”

HISTORY
In ancient China and Japan, the foods were often decorated with small pearls and were eaten to to guarantee a successful pregnancy.

A WARNING FROM THE PRODUCER
*WARNING CONSUMPTION OF NATURAL PEARLS MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION IN PERSONS WITH ALLERGIES TO SHELLFISH!

24 KARAT GOLD LOLLIPOP
- CHAMPAGNE FLAVOURED LOLLIPOP
- CONTAINS FLAKES OF 24K REAL GOLD
- ULTIMATE DECADENCE!

This Lollipop is actually manufactured by hand with 24 Karat Californian Gold Flakes. It is said that Gold contains some anti-bacterial properties when consumed.

“This Lollipop is the ultimate extravagance, for those who have everything.”

So…Can’t imagine yourself eating your jewellery can you? But the lollipops are said to be Aphrodisiac(s). This means it stimulates a certain desire in us ~~(the urge to go towards the opposite sex)~~and also improves our performance, hence, it’s “best shared between lovers”

Here are the labels:

2007-03-13T21:34:00.000-07:00

Just a sample post, sorry. Authors, try to stick to these labels =)