Ingredients Of Strawberry Almonds Fold Overs

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup butter
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla essence
• 4 tbsp. strawberry jam
• 2 egg whites, beaten
• 4 tbsp. flaked almonds
• 2 tsp. sugar

Method Of Strawberry Almonds Fold Overs

• In a bowl beat together 2 cups flour, 1 cup butter, 8 ounce cream cheese and 1/2 tsp. essence with electric beater with medium speed until crumbly, press dough into ball flattened wrap in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
• Pre heat oven on 190 degree C , divide dough in half on lightly floured surface, roll half dough, 1/4 inch thick cut into 2 1/2 inches rounds, place rounds on  a baking tray, place 1/2 tsp. of the jam on each round, fold in half over jam press edges firmly with fingers, seal edges with fork, brush top with 2 beaten egg whites.
• Sprinkle with 4 tbsp.. almonds and 2 tsp. granulated sugar, bake for 15 min until light brown, cool completely.

Strawberry Almonds Fold Over’s Recipe (By Shireen Anwar) is a post from: Neel's Corner

As we all know that almonds are good for heath. 20-25 almonds contain as much calcium as 1/4 cup of milk, a valuable tool in preventing osteoporosis. Almonds are the best whole food source of vitamin E, in the form of alpha-tocopherol, which may help prevent cancer. If you’re pregnant, almonds are a great source of the folic acid you need! Almonds contain more magnesium than oatmeal or even spinach. Build strong bones and teeth with the phosphorus in almonds.

Ingredients Of Almond Milk

• 1/2 liter milk
• 2-3 small cardamom
• 7-8 almonds
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp. ghee

Method Of Almond Milk

• Put almonds and cardamom into a blender and make a paste out of it.
• Then take a pan and heat ghee and add almonds paste in it, and then fry for few seconds.
• After that add milk and sugar and cook the milk until the milk is ready, and then serve hot in a drinking glass. Garnish it with chopped almonds.

Almond (Badam) Milk Recipe (By Chef Gulzar) is a post from: Neel's Corner

Ingredients Of Almond Heart Biscuits

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup ground almonds
• 2 1/2 ounce butter
• 1 tbsp. rice flour
• 2 tbsp. icing sugar
• 4 tbsp. flaked almonds toasted
• Ingredients For Icing
• 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 1/2 egg white beaten
• 1/2 tsp. flour
• 2 drops pink color (optional)

Method Of Almond Heart Biscuits

• Beat 2 1/2 ounce butter and 2 tbsp. icing sugar till fluffy.
• Add in 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup ground almond and 1 tbsp. rice flour, knead lightly until smooth, roll, cut into heart shape with cutter.
• Place the biscuits on lightly greased tray, bake on 150 degree for 12 minutes, remove from oven, spread with icing sugar on each biscuit, sprinkle with 4 tbsp. toasted almond.

Method For Icing

• Beat half of egg white lightly with fork, mix in 1/2 cup sifted icing sugar and 1/2 tsp. flour, add drops of pink food color, use as required.

Almond Hearts Biscuits Recipe (By Shireen Anwar) is a post from: Neel's Corner

Ingredients Of Almond Cake

• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup almonds, crushed
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder

Method Of Almond Cake

• Take flour add crushed almonds and baking powder and mix it well and put it aside.
• Take eggs and beat it, when its fluffy add sugar, melted butter in it and mix well.
• Now add flour almonds and baking powder mixture in it and fold it.
• Take a baking pan oil it and pour all batter in it. If you want to add almond on top so put some on it for garnishing.
• Bake it on 180c for 30 to 40 minutes. Your Almond Cake is ready.

Almond Cake( By Chef Asad): Recipe is a post from: Neel's Corner

Palmiers are made from puff pastry dough that is folded and rolled and then cut into thin stripes. In this recipe you can also use ready made olive paste, which is easily available in different varieties at super markets. Palmiers can be cooked up to 6 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container.

Ingredients Of Olive And Almond Palmiers

• 1/2 cup chopped black olives
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1/4 cup milk

Method Of Olive And Almond Palmiers

• Preheat the oven at 200 degrees. Line 2 baking trays with non stick baking paper.
• In a food processor, process the olives, almonds, cheese, basil, oil, salt and pepper until they form a paste.
• Spread out one sheet of pastry and cover evenly with half the olive and almond paste. Fold two opposite ends into the center to meet.
• Fold the same way again. Brush pastry with milk. Repeat the process with remaining pastry and filling.
• Cut into 1.5cm thick slices. Shape the slices into a V shape, with the two sides curving out slightly. Place the shapes on baking sheets and bake it for 15-20 minutes or until they are puffed and golden. Serve warm with any sauce of your choice.

Olive And Almond Palmiers: Recipe is a post from: Neel's Corner

This pulao looks great with all nuts and colors. My kids love this pulao because its not too spicy.

Ingredients Of Kashmiri Pulao

• 1kg chicken or mutton
• 1kg rice, washed and soaked for half an hour
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp garlic ginger paste
• 3 medium onion, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp whole all spices
• 2 cup yogurt, beaten
• 1/2 cup almonds, soaked and peeled
• 1/2 cup pistachios
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup ghee

Method Of Kashmiri Pulao

• Heat the ghee in a pan and fry the whole all spices for 1 minute and then add onions and fry them till they are golden brown.
• Add garlic ginger paste and chicken and cook it on low flame till chicken is cooked.
• Now add 1 cup yogurt, salt and cumin seeds. Add almonds, pistachios and raisins, mix it well.
• Add water according to your rice and cook it. When water dries then add 1 cup yogurt and put it on dum.
• Serve it with salad and raita.

Kashmiri Pulao: Recipe is a post from: Neel's Corner

As we all know that almonds are good for heath. 20-25 almonds contain as much calcium as 1/4 cup of milk, a valuable tool in preventing osteoporosis. Almonds are the best whole food source of vitamin E, in the form of alpha-tocopherol, which may help prevent cancer. If you’re pregnant, almonds are a great source of the folic acid you need! Almonds contain more magnesium than oatmeal or even spinach. Build strong bones and teeth with the phosphorus in almonds.

Ingredients Of Badam Ka Halwa

• 3 cups of almonds
• 6 tbsp milk
• 4 tbsp ghee
• Little saffron
• 1/4 tsp yellow food color
• 3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cardamom powder

Method Of Badam Ka Halwa

• Soak the almonds in warm water for 1 hour. Remove the skin.
• Put almonds in blender with a milk. Blend them in a rough paste.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan. Add almond mixture in it and sugar. Stir continually on low flame. Don’t even stop for minute, otherwise it will burn.
• Add saffron, cardamom powder and yellow color in it.
• When it starts boiling then add 2tbsp more ghee. Cook for at least 25-30 minutes. Remove from heat when halwa is not sticking with pan anymore.
• Garnish it with almonds.

Almond Sweet (Badam Ka Halwa): Recipe is a post from: Neel's Corner

Almonds

Vitamin E in almonds work together to cut cholesterol. Almonds are also a great source of vegetable protein and fiber.

Eating Tip: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of almonds over low-fat unsweetened yogurt and berries for an energizing morning meal.

Avocados

Avocados, a great source of heart health. Contain more of the cholesterol  smashing beta-sitosteral than any other fruit.

Eating Tip: Mash a 1/4 cup hass avocado with lime juice, salt and pepper and serve with baked chips and raw vegetables.

Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Chocolate or more specifically, cocoa powder made from ground, defatted cocoa beans, contains compounds that have the potential to protect against heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes.

Eating Tip:Melt 1/4 cup of dark or semi-sweet chocolate. Drizzle over fresh strawberries for belly flattening dessert.

Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed oil is the best plant source of omega-3 fatty acids and helps reduce systemic inflammation, which researchers believe may lead to heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

Eating Tip: Stir 1 tbsp into a smoothie as a healthy afternoon snack.

Macadamia Nuts

Adding nuts and seed to your diet can yield heart health benefits. Macadamia nuts also contain fiber that help with digestion.

Eating Tip: Crush 2 tbsp macadamia nuts. Dip one 3 ounce portion of chicken breast or 4 ounce piece of fish in low fat milk, then press nuts to adhere. Bake at 350 F for 10-20 minutes on until done.

Natural Peanut Butter

A serving of peanut butter contains the antioxidants vitamin E, bone building magnesium, muscle friendly potassium, and immunity boosting vitamin B6.

Eating Tip: Toss a half cut of whole grain noodles with 3 oz cooked shrimp, minced scallions and 1/4 cup sliced red bell pepper. Dress with a mixture of tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp warm water and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is the best all around for cooking and salads because it contains mostly MUFA, which lowers bad LDL cholesterol without affecting good HDL cholesterol. The greener the oil, the more antioxidants, so go for extra-virgin.

Eating Tip: Basil pesto and sundried tomato paste are also good sources of olive oil.

Pistachios

Pistachios contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that help protect against age related macular degeneration.

Eating Tip: Stir 2 tbsp toasted pistachios into 1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese with 2 tsp honey and 2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips for a sweet snack.

Walnuts

Like seafood and flaxseed, walnut contain omega 3 fatty acids, which help protect your heart and preserve brain health.

Eating Tip: Snack: Mix 1/2 cup canned pineapple into 1/2 cup cottage cheese. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp of walnuts for only 35 calories.

Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are packed with vitamin B, which play an important role in protecting against inflammation and they are an excellent source of vitamin E. Sunflower seeds are also great for curbing hunger.

Eating Tip: Sprinkle 2 tbsp of toasted sunflower seeds in your salad.

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Its very traditional sweet dish and very healthy and tasty. In Pakistan mostly in winters people like to eat this halwa.

Ingredients Of Chana Dal Halwa

• 1/2 kg chana dal, washed and soaked (gram lentil)
• 1 cup ghee
• 1tsp grinded cardamom
• 250 gm khoya
• Sugar according to taste
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 100 gm Almonds
• 100 gm Pistachios
• 50 gm Crushed coconut
• 1 tsp saffron strands, dissolved in 3tbsp water

Method Of Chana Dal Halwa

• Boil the chana dal till it is soft and done.Grind the chana dal in chopper with 5 cardamoms till it forms a paste.
• Heat ghee in pan and add grinded cardamom in it. Put grinded dal in it and cook it on low flame for half an hour or more. Stir continually otherwise it will burn.
• Now add sugar and stir it. Add nutmeg and saffron in it.
• Add khoya and almonds, pistachios and crushed coconut in it. Settle it in tray and when it cool down cut it into diamond or square pieces. Or you can serve it as it is. You can store this halwa foe many days.
• Garnish it with nuts and serve hot or cold.

Tip: Use non-stick pan to make this halwa.

Chana Dal Halwa ( by chef Rahat): Recipe is a post from: Neel's Corner

Sardaee is a traditional drink of Punjab which has cool effect on your body. In this summer you can beat the heat with the cool glass of sardaee or thandai. Plan a day earlier as you need to dip separately poppy seeds and almonds in water overnight.

Ingredients Of Sardaee

• 20 pieces almonds, soaked overnight
• 20 gm poppy seeds, soaked overnight
• 1 cup milk
• 5 pieces pistachios, chopped
• 8tbsp sugar
• 2 pieces cardamom

Method Of Sardaee

• Peel almonds and crush them in blender till a fine paste is formed. Add 2 cups of water so that paste is not so thick and strain it through a fine cloth (mul-mul).Pour the strained water into blender jug.
• Add one cup of milk to the jug and few ice cubes. Crush poppy seeds to make a liquefied paste and strain through fine cloth. Pour that into jug too. While putting poppy seeds into blender make sure not to use the residue because they are not pure.
• Add sugar and cardamoms. Mix them well. Add more water if desired.
• Garnish with pistachios. Serve chilled.

Sardai or Thandai: Recipe is a post from: Neel's Corner