It is the season of joy, fun and food. As the temperatures drop, friends, family and hot baked foods add warmth to our lives. From soft sponge cakes to delicious tarts, it is the season to pamper your sweet tooth! Here are five hand-picked winter-themed recipes that are quick, easy and winter special.
The marking of the New Year calls for a sweet beginning. For all the non-chocolate cake lovers, Pineapple Orange is a must-try recipe! Within just 40 minutes, serve about 15 people. The cake requires just four basic ingredients: a pack of yellow cake mix, a can of oranges and pineapple, four large white eggs and half a cup of unsweetened applesauce. Mix all the four in a baking dish coated with cooking spray, for 2 minutes. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let it cool. All the health-conscious people can try a simple topping with sugar-free vanilla and sprinkle some On1y Nutmeg Powder! Refrigerate for an hour for the best taste! Ta-da – an easy winter cake!
What’s a holiday season without some good ol’ cookies? The classic double chocolate brownie is a must bake for Christmas and is quite popular among all age groups. Whisk two eggs and 2/3 cup of granulated sugar on a mixer for about 10 minutes, melt the dark chocolate and chocolate chips, whisk a teaspoon of vanilla, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and ½ a cup of flour. Then fold the egg mixture and flour mixture, softly, until smooth. Lastly, scoop them into small drops of cookie heaven and bake for about 10 mins. Sprinkle some On1y Cardamom Powder to amplify to taste.
Nothing soothes the craving for something sweet during cold days like warm winter bread puddings. Moms make the best Apple breading pudding. Top it with caramel sauce and bring your childhood alive with this recipe: Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees with a greased baking pan. In a large bowl whisk 250 ml cream, 500 ml full cream milk, 200 ml sugar, a pinch of salt and cinnamon and 9 egg yolks and keep it aside. Put four soft and mushy apples, 60 grams of nuts and a loaf of torn bread into the mixture and combine. Pour some custard over. Ensure that the custard is submerged in the bread and leave for 10 minutes. Bake for 45 minutes until the centre is set, let it cool for 5-10 minutes and top it with caramel sauce! Want to add a savoury twist to your gooey dessert? Sprinkle a touch of On1y Rosemary and enjoy your favourite Christmas pudding!
Guests coming over at a short notice? Fret not! Try this simple Oreo tart that can be prepared within a few minutes! Crush 2-3 packs of Oreos in a food processor till fine and add melted butter to it, process till it combines. Transfer it to a tray and freeze till firm! Top it up with some vanilla or cookies and cream ice cream and add bits of crushed oreo, caramel sauce and On1y Cinnamon Powder for a flavourful dish in a jiffy! Try this winter savory tart and gain instant popularity!
Macaroons – filled jams or cherries or coated with chocolate, are every season’s delight. Here’s a quick route to some simple winter fruit macaroons this holiday season: Add 100 grams each of icing sugar and ground almonds, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees, and whisk the egg whites till they become creamy and add about 50 grams of fine white sugar. Mix the two pastes and transfer into a piping bag. Place small-sized Macaroons on a baking tray, top it with some butter and strawberry and bake it. Refrigerate and eat them chilled! For the final touch, season with On1y Basil and treat yourself this holiday!
Merry Christmas and Happy holidays!
