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Tomato Yogurt Drink

Tomato Yogurt Drink by Cooking Rookie

- A great, light, sourish, refreshing drink in 2 minutes. - If you want to take it one step further, add lemon, avocado (and maybe cilantro) and you have a guacamole drink.

1 vote
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Pistachio Mousse with Rose Scented Strawberries

Pistachio Mousse with Rose Scented Strawberries by Cooking Rookie

Taste 5 (out of 5)Difficulty 2 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Lightly whip the double cream and keep in the fridge.2. Whiz the pistachios in a food processor until very fine, add the confectioners’ sugar and blend in. Add the milk to the pistachio paste, mix well, and bring to the boil in a small saucepan.3. In a bowl, whisk the…

3 votes
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Peach Mousse

Peach Mousse by Cooking Rookie

... with cottage cheese - 125 calories apiece. Can also be made into ice cream.SourceImprovisedTaste 5 (out of 5)Difficulty 1 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. In a food processor blend the cottage cheese with the canned peaches until completely smooth.2. Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup of lukewarm water and let stand for about…

3 votes
889 views
Guacamole Bread

Guacamole Bread by Cooking Rookie

Avocado, tomato and garlic - for a guacamole bread.SourceTaste 3 (out of 5)Difficulty 1 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Mince the roasted garlic. Wash and puree the tomato, do not discard seeds and peel. Pit, peel and mash the avocado.2. In a large container that has a lid, using a wooden spoon mix all the ingredients until all…

3 votes
675 views
Grapefruit Salad with Water Chestnuts

Grapefruit Salad with Water Chestnuts by Cooking Rookie

SourceImprovisedTaste 4 (out of 5)Difficulty 1 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Thinly slice the tomato and the water chestnut. Cut the lettuce. Arrange all the ingredients in the grapefruit bowls.2. Mix all the dressing ingredients and drizzle on top.AfterthoughtsA lovely salad if you like citrus fruits.

2 votes
582 views
Apple Buns

Apple Buns by Cooking Rookie

A mild apple aroma will be with you from the moment you mix the dough until you finish your last bite of this absolutely delicious bun. And it’s only 160 calories. A perfect treat for a weekend brunch.SourceInspired by the Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day.Taste 5 (out of 5)Difficulty 1 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Wash the…

2 votes
634 views
Rose Petal Yogurt Mousse Chocolate Cups

Rose Petal Yogurt Mousse Chocolate Cups by Cooking Rookie

Temper chocolate and make a light yogurt mousse for this delicious, elegant dessert – yes you can!SourceThe mousse adapted from eCurrey blogTaste 5 (out of 5)Difficulty 5 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Drain the yogurt. Line a medium sized sieve with a paper towel, place the sieve over a small bowl, scoop the yogurt into the…

2 votes
897 views
Coffee Mousse Cake

Coffee Mousse Cake by Cooking Rookie

SourceMousse inspired by the Add a Little Love blog; cake, syrup and ganache adapted from “Baking” by James PetersonTaste 5 (out of 5)Difficulty 5 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructionsFor the cake1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter a 9-inch cake pan.2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk together.3. Cream…

2 votes
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Fish Cakes

Fish Cakes by Cooking Rookie

SourceAdapted from “Sauces and Salsas” by Christine FranceTaste 3 (out of 5)Difficulty 3 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with milk and season to taste.2. Puree the fish together with the lemon juice and the mustard in a food…

2 votes
878 views
Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread by Cooking Rookie

This Z is not for Zorro, it’s for the moist and crunchy Zucchini Bread ;-)SourceInspired by the Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a DayTaste 4 (out of 5)Difficulty 1 (out of 5)IngredientsInstructions1. Mince the roasted garlic. Wash and roughly grate the zucchini, do not peel. Squeeze the juice from the grated zucchini and pour into a…

2 votes
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