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Date: 27 Oct 2024

How to make exotic Canistel Egg Fruit Custard - Recipe

How to make exotic Canistel Egg Fruit Custard - Recipe

😍 How to make exotic Canistel Egg Fruit Custard - Recipe



Want to surprise your guests with an exotic tropical treat at your holiday dinner? Try this Canistel Egg Fruit Custard - a creamy dessert infused with the sweet richness of canistel, a dash of lime, and a hint of cinnamon!

  • 📌 Ingredients:


3/4 cup ripe Canistel, mashed
3 eggs
2 1/4 cups milk (scalded)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
  1. Tbsp. lime juice
    1 tsp. cinnamon


📌 Directions:



1. Beat eggs lightly. Stir in sugar, fruit & lime, salt & cinnamon.
2. Add hot milk slowly, while stirring. Pour into buttered custard cups.
3. Set in pan of hot water about 1 inch deep.
4. Bake at 350F about 30-40 minutes, until custard is done.
And at last but not least, Canistel is a sweet treat: Canistel Custard!

📚 Learn more about Canistel Egg Fruit
10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit
Pouteria campechiana - Canistel, the curious heart-shaped Egg Super-Fruit

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Date: 28 Oct 2024

What is Curry made of?

Murraya koenigii - Curry Leaf

❓ What is Curry made of? 🍛

  • 🌿 Murraya koenigii - Curry Leaf - is the Flavor Powerhouse!
  • 🌿 Curry leaf, also known as curry patta, is a beloved ingredient in Indian kitchens, prized for its aromatic, oil-rich leaves.
  • 🌿 These tiny green leaves bring a burst of flavor to dishes, often used fresh or quickly fried in butter or oil to unlock their full potential. In some recipes, they are toasted or oven-dried just before use for an extra punch.
  • 🌿 Traditionally, curry leaves are enjoyed by diabetics in southern India for their health benefits.
  • 🌿 The plant also graces you with small, fragrant white flowers, followed by showy purple fruit - making it as delightful to the nose as it is to the taste buds!


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Date: 5 Dec 2024

How to make a simple and delicious mango smoothie

How to make a simple and delicious mango smoothie

🥭 How to make a simple and delicious mango smoothie


  • ✅ Ingredients:


  • · 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped
  • · 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • · ½ cup plain yogurt (optional for creaminess)
  • · 1-2 tablespoons honey or sugar (optional, to taste)
  • · 1 cup ice cubes (adjust for desired thickness)


✅ Instructions:


  • · Add mango chunks, milk, yogurt, honey (if using), and ice cubes to a blender.
  • · Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • · Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  • · Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

For a tropical twist, you can add a splash of orange juice, a banana, or a pinch of cardamom. Enjoy! 🥭

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Date: 12 Dec 2024

What to do when you have too many bananas: make Grilled Banana Boats recipe

What to do when you have too many bananas: make Grilled Banana Boats recipe

🍌 What to do when you have too many bananas: make Grilled Banana Boats recipe 🚣‍♂️



😘 Ingredients:


  • · 2 ripe bananas
  • · 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
  • · 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
  • · 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or almonds)
  • · Aluminum foil


🏄‍♂️ Instructions:


  • · Slice each banana lengthwise down the middle, but don’t cut all the way through - leave the peel intact to form a "boat."
  • · Gently open the banana and stuff with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and nuts.
  • · Wrap each banana in aluminum foil.
  • · Grill over medium heat (or bake in the oven at 375°F) for 10–12 minutes, until the banana is soft and the chocolate is melted.
  • · Carefully unwrap and serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


👌 This fun dessert is easy to make and highlights banana's natural sweetness!

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Date: 21 Dec 2024

How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe

How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe

How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe



Ingredients:


  • · 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • · 1 cup coconut milk (or any plant-based milk)
  • · 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • · 1/2 banana
  • · 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
  • · 1/2 cup ice cubes


Instructions:


  • · Combine all the ingredients in a blender.
  • · Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • · Taste and adjust sweetness with honey or agave if needed.
  • · Pour into a glass and serve immediately.


🐸 This smoothie is rich, creamy, and packed with tropical vibes - a refreshing and healthy treat!

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