A lot of people enjoy making apple strudels. It’s very easy and simple to put together. Apple strudels are a treat to some and you can hardly go wrong with these. Here are a few apple strudels recipes which you can try at home especially if you are hosting a house party.
1.Phyllo Apple Strudel
Ingredients
6 cups apples, tart, sliced
¾ cup raisins
1 lemon, rind of, grated
¾ cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
¾ cup almonds, ground
8 ounces phyllo pastry, ½ box, thawed
1 ¾ cups butter, melted
1 cup breadcrumbs, finely crushed
Method
In a bowl, add the apples, raisins, lemon rind, cinnamon, almonds and mix well.Spread a phyllo sheet, and grease it with melted butter. Place another phyllo sheet, and repeat the process for 5 more sheets. You should have used up a good ½ cup of butter. Take ¼ cup of butter and cook the bread crumbs till you see them turn a light shade of brown. Sprinkle ¾ cup of the crumbs on the greased phyllo sheets. Make a 3-inch strip of the filling, using only half on the phyllo sheet. Ensure to keep a 2-inch border. Lift the towel, use it to roll the leaves over the apples, in a jelly roll fashion. Grease the top of the strudel with butter and sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of the crumbs. Bake it at 400F for a good 25 minutes, until you notice them to be brown.
Quick and Easy Apple Strudel
Ingredients
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons raisins
½ of a 17.3-ounce package Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar (optional)
Method
Pre-heat the oven at 375F. Whisk the egg and add granulated sugar to it along with one tablespoon of flour and cinnamon. Coat the apple and raisins in the mixture. Arrange the pastry sheet in a manner so as to create 16×12 inch rectangle. Fill the rare end of the pastry sheet with the apple mixture. Roll it like a jelly roll. Fold the ends gently and seal. Grease the pastry with the egg mixture. Cut 4 deep slits on the top of the pastry. Bake if for about 35 minutes, until you notice it to be golden brown. Garnish it with confectioners if it would suit you. Do it once the pastry is cool.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.