Month: March 2014
Announcing Event
Announcing event Taste of Tropics ~Dates
This month citrusspiceuk is excited to be guest hosting the wonderful and on going event Taste of Tropics by Chef Mireille of East West Realm. For this event I have chosen dates. I love dates they are really versatile as sweeteners in sweet dishes and desserts and also make a lovely addition to savoury dishes too. Dates are […]
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Greek Cuisine
Snacks
Greek Feta and Potato Balls.
Crispy crunchy coating with delicious cheesy potato inner makes these Feta cheese and potato balls simply delectable. Ingredients: 240 g Kataifi Pastry (shredded Greek Pastry) 4 medium boiled potatoes 60 g feta cheese 1 tablespoon plain flour mixed with 3 tablespoons water ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon white pepper ¾ teaspoon salt 1 small carrot […]
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Cakes
Eggless
Eggless Strawberry Cupcakes
I am not a fan of rich butter cream frosting on my cakes and I always prefer to have a simple plain cake with my cup of tea. These eggless cupcakes are really easy to make and not too rich and sweet. They make the perfect guilt free teatime treat. Simple easy and simply decadent eggless strawberry cupcakes […]
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5-2 Diet
Soup
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato soup~5-2 diet
Delicious roasted red pepper and tomato soup with a garlicky smoky flavour. Ingredients: 1 red capsicum 8 medium ripe tomatoes 2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder 1 teaspoon olive oil Method: 1. Brush a roasting pan with the olive oil and keep aside 2. Preheat the […]
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Indo Chinese Cuisine
Hakka Noodles- Indo Chinese
Crunchy vegetables stirfried with noodles and lots of vegetables in a spicy sauce. Ingredients: 240g dried egg noodles 1 red capsicum deseeded and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 yellow capsicum deseeded and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 green capsicum deseeded and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 carrot peeled and cut into thin […]
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5-2 Diet
Curries
Courgette and Cherry Tomato Curry ~ 5-2 diet
Seasonal courgettes cooked with tangy cherry tomatoes makes this curry perfect as a side dish to rice or chapattis. Ingredients: 2 medium tender courgettes 1 small onion 1 clove garlic finely chopped 12 cherry tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 […]
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Dips
Home made Tomato Sauce
Fresh tomato sauce tangy, sweet and sour with a spicy kick. Ingredients: 8 ripe medium tomatoes 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder or chilli flakes 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon jaggery or brown sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar Method: 1.Wash the tomatoes and chop them […]
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Food Props
A collection of assorted spoons~ another addition to my prop collection
When I started citrusspice I promised that together with foodie posts I would bring you stories of how I fuel my obsession for collecting foodie props. Its been awhile since I have been out for retail therapy, in fact I haven’t really been out for almost 6 weeks apart from the quick visit to the […]
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Breakfast
Eggless
Pancakes
Strawberry and Chocolate Chip Pancakes~ Eggless
Soft spongy pancakes that are delicious with luscious strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate and strawberry sauce. Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes Makes 6 mini pancakes Ingredients: 100 g ground oats 45 g rice flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 handful chocolate chips Enough milk […]
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Event Roundup
In my VEG BOX
Event Round Up- In my VEG BOX ~POTATOES
In my VEG BOX ~POTATOES was guest hosted by Mina from Give me some spice. Thankyou Mina for guest hosting this event for citrusspice.The event had some mouthwatering recipes sent and here is the wonderful roundup. document.write(”);
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