Fresh Peach Smoothie

When you hear the word "fresh", you'd probably think of the word "farm" or "cows". At least, I do. But when it comes to peaches, "fresh" means it came from my refrigerator. Not a farm. Well, not for the last 3 weeks . And somehow we're going to have to deal with that. And an amazing smoothie. <3




                                                             Hopefully.

                               

         Cut them peaches after washing them for 30 seconds. Also throw in the blueberries, milk, ice, and everything else.

                                                                                                                               

                     
                      This is what the...... mixture (?) looks like after 10 seconds into blending.
                     

                        

                                                      The view after 30 seconds.

I decided to rebel and add in some extra h-honey

And mix the honey in.

                                                         And you're all done! :)

You will need:

1 large peach - cut into slices

2/3 cup of milk

1 banana

A handful of washed blueberries 

1 1/2 tablespoon of honey ( adjust to your needs)

1-3 cups of ice ( again, adjust to your needs)

How to do it:

1. Mix all the ingredients to together- (after peeling the banana, slicing the peaches,etc)

2.Mix the ingredients together, on high, for 1-2 minutes depending of your blender or until it is smooth and creamy.

 (By the way, I use Vitamix)

3. Enjoy!

xoxo,

~ Raida Khan

Raita Recipe

Raita is a Indian-Pakistani-Bangladeshi sauce that literally goes with anything. You can make it in countless variations and can eat it with almost everything! 

Today, we had BBQ for dinner and instead of using steak sauce, I decided to use Raita. And it was delicious. It gave the crispy and juicy lamb a unique sweetness that will make your mouth water for more and more. :)

You can change the recipe if it doesn't suit you because Raita is one of those things that everyone has a different taste to.

   

You'll need: 

A pinch of Cumin 

A pinch of Ground Ginger 

A tablespoon of ground pepper

A 1/2 tablespoon- 1 tablespoon salt

A pinch og Ground Garlic

A pinch of Black Salt

1-3 Cups of Plain Yogurt

1/2  Cup of Milk or Water (If you want it to be thinner)

How to do it:

Ah, the beautiful simplicity of plain yogurt. <3

                                         
                           Mix the Cumin, Garlic, Ginger, Pepper, and the other ingredients. :)

Wait...... except Black Salt.

                          Now add in the Black Salt, so the flavor of the salt intensifies the taste of the                                                                        other ingredients.

All done, just add in some milk or water as desired. 

Enjoy!

xoxo,

Raida Khan

Orange Heaven Milkshake

This is a match-made in heaven for the folks who love oranges. Or milkshakes. I know that I'm not particularly a fan of orange milkshakes, but trust me, this is really good and strong!

 1 1/8 Cup  Milk

1/4  Cup Ice Water

1 12 oz can of frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed) or 3 cups of orange juice

8-10 pieces of ice

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup of honey

1 banana (ripe works just fine)

How you do it:

*Makes three servings.*

Simply put all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into three-four 12 oz. glasses

Tip: If you want it to be milkier and a bit thinner, add more milk. If you want it to be frothy and frosty, add slightly less milk

The ingredients:)

Mix em' all together. Here I'm using my Vitamix Blender to do the magic.

After mixing for about a  minute and a  half, it turned bubbly and frothy.  Just perfect.

Yummy  <3

Strawberry Buttercream

 Yes, Buttercream doesn't always turn out perfect.. Sometimes it could be the slightest bit curdled or maybe it turned out a bit light. It doesnt have to be pretty, it just has to be yummy! :)  Anyways I got this recipe from Addapinch.com, but I added a slight variation to it. And it turned really good!

Ingredients:

1 cup of butter (unsalted)

4 cups of powdered sugar (sifted)

4-8 tablespoons of strawberry preserves

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons whole milk 

Instructions:

1. Cream the butter with the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time.  After each cup, add 1 tablespoon of the preserves.After that add the vanilla extract and beat on high for 45 seconds.
2 After that, slowly add in the whole milk and beat until consistency is to its peak. Add a pinch of salt and beat for 10 seconds. Cover with plastic wrap and store for up to 3 days Enjoy!

Traditional Sweets of Bangladesh

As many know, Bangladesh is a small country with a enormous heart filled to the brim with culture. And their desserts  prove it in every way :) Anyways, I was recently at a Bangladeshi " festival" and there was a table filled with all kinds of desserts from Bangladesh. 

This a dessert very common in Bangladesh,  but honestly, the name of this slipped from my mind. This is made from bread and is coated in powdered sugar. Inside it is soft and doughy. Its sugary flavor is definitely on the tongue's list of favorite. You must try this- you will be happy you did. :)

This is Shemai (Shei-my). It is made from sweet vermicelli noodles and is soaked in milk, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients. This is super simple and takes only a couple of minutes to make.

Now this, is the best thing I've ever tasted.  It is simply fabulous. Its called Boondheeya (Boond- eeya). It made of tiny balls of colorful dough soaked in a special syrup. It is juicy, flavorful, and a must-have.

This you guys, is classic. Just classic. This is called Fini. Its made of mainly milk (again) with some butter, sugar, etc. Its super duper simple and will be ready in no time!

Oh! I almost forgot. This here is by FAR, the most common dessert in all of South Asia. I'm probably gonna spell it wrong, but her it is: Roshagolla (Raw-sha-gowl-la). It is fantastic and everybody adores it. <3

Sweets<3

The Substitute teacher for... Baking Powder!!!

       This is what will come in handy when you live in the middle of Siberia ( I don't). ;)

Recipes:

Ok, so there are two out of four that I tried and that worked. I'm going to put those two up on this post. :)

#1

Add 3/4 teaspoon of Baking Soda with one tablespoon of white vinegar. ( You can use any type, but White works the best)

#2

Mix 3/4 teaspoon of Baking Soda with 3/4 cup of completely sour milk

The Ultimate Chocolate-Lovers Cupcake

Okay, this is probably heaven for those Chocolate Lovers out there. I admit, I am one of them.... and trust me, these cupcakes did not last long. :)

Recipe:

1 1/3 Flour (All-purpose)
1/4 Teaspoon baking soda
2 Teaspoons baking powder
3/4 unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoon softened butter
1 1/2 cup sugar ( white )
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

Firstly, Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line your muffin pan with cupcake liners or spray the sides of the muffin pan with cooking spray.. In the meantime, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and the salt. Trust me, sifting the dry goods will help unbelievably. Otherwise, clumps of flour and cocoa powder will remain in the batter. #badexperience

A bowl of sifted flour patiently awaits mixing :)

Cream the butter and sugar together until soft and fluffy. Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well. Slowly, add in the flour mixture and milk. Stir until it turns into a smooth and silky batter :)

Fill the liners 3/4 full. Cook for 16-18 minutes or until a fork or toothpick comes out clean. Frost and then ENJOY! :D

Of course, there was more chocolate involved. Just use one of your favorite chocolate frosting recipes to add to the magical goodness.