Jello is everybody’s favorite. Be it for kids or adults, it can used to make fun and tasty desserts. Below are a few recipes you must make for a party.
1. Berry and jello parfait
Ingredients
1 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
1 package red Jell-O (strawberry or raspberry)
400 grams heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
200 grams blueberries
200 grams blackberries
Method
Take 6-7 small serving cups and divide the strawberry slices equally into them. Prepare the Jello according to the instructions provided on the box and let it cool slightly. Pour the Jello equally over the strawberries and let it set overnight.
When you are ready to serve the dessert, whip the heavy cream In a separate bowl until it forms soft peaks. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and fold it in evenly. Pour this mixture evenly over the Jello in all the cups. Smoothen out the surface of the whipped cream. Garnish with fresh berries and serve. Enjoy.
2. Creamsicle jello
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Ice Cream Jello
3 packets unflavored gelatin
2cups vanilla ice cream
½ cup cold water
1cup boiling water
¼ cup sugar
For the Orange Jello
2 packets unflavored gelatin
2cups freshly squeezed orange juice
½ cup sugar
½ cup cold water
1/2 cup boiling water
Method
Add the gelatin to cold water and wait for it to absorb before adding boiling water to it. Stir the gelatin till it dissolves completely. Add in the orange juice and sugar and stir well till it dissolves. Pour into a dish and place it in the refrigerator to set.
Keep the vanilla ice cream on room temperature until it completely melts. Add the gelatin to the cold water and let it sit till the gelatin is absorbed. Pour boiling water over this and stir till all the gelatin dissolves. Add in the sugar and melted ice cream and stir till everything dissolves. Set aside till the mixture cools down to room temperature.
Once the Jello has set completely, cut it into small squares and place them in a serving dish. Pour vanilla ice cream mix over the set Jello cubes and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled.
3. Gatorade Jello Cubes
Ingredients
2 ½ cups Gatorade of your choice
3 packets Jello Flavor of your choice
Method
Heat the Gatorade until it reaches boiling point and take it off the stove. Add the Jello to the hot Gatorade, stirring continuously till the Jello dissolves. Pour the mix into a separate dish and refrigerate till it sets. Cut the set Gatorade Jello into cubes and enjoy.
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.