Mouth-watering Recipes Which You Can Prepare On New Year 2012

By Author: Vishal Shetty
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New year is one of the grand events that is celebrated by people all over the world with lots of joy and verve. People from various caste, age and creed enjoy this even with lots of enthusiasm, merriment and splendour. On this special occasion, every individual wants to be with his or her close ones. However, if you are unable to be with your loved ones on New Year 2011 then you can make the event more jovial and cheerful by sending warm gifts to India.

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Apart from exchanging gifts, feasting is a core essence of this festival. People enjoy this grand occasion by organizing parties and feast. So, if you are willing to cook something special for your loved ones then you can prepare recipes such as Vegetarian wild mushroom & port brioche, Chocolate îles flotantes,Vegetarian mushroom & tarragon pâté and many more. However, amongst all these recipes, the special dish that you can cook on New Year is Peppered plums with almond ice.

Ingredients Required For the Almond Ice

300ml full-fat milk
50gms ground almonds
50gms caster sugar
397gms can condensed milk
Almond extract can be optional
Toasted flaked almonds , which is optional

Ingredients Required For the Plums

9 plums, halved and stoned
1 generous tsp crushed black peppercorns
2 generous tsp Demerara sugar
about 5 tbsp maple syrup , for drizzling

Methods Required in making Peppered plums with almond ice

For the almond ice, pour the milk in a pan with the sugar and ground almonds. Boil the mixture. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, after that pour the mixture into a bowl and keep it cool. Strain through a fine sieve, squeeze out every last drop of milk and flavour from the almonds with the back of a spoon. Mix the almond milk with the condensed milk, and also add few drops of almond extract to the mixture. Churn in an ice cream machine for 15-20 minutes and then freeze.

Cut the sides of Plums and arrange them on a deep baking tray. Mix together the crushed peppercorns and demerara sugar and sprinkle it over the plums. After it pour little the maple syrup on top. Put the plums under a preheated grill for 6-10 minutes and keep them, until the plums turn soft and tender.

Grill the plums and scoop out the almond ice into the chilled bowl with spoon. Place the plums on a plate and pour the syrup. Serve warm with almond ice and flaked almonds.

Your dear ones can have this delicious dish on New Year. Thus make this grand occasion cheerful and memorable by cooking as well as sending gifts to India from US.

About The Author:

The author writes for GiftstoIndia24x7.com which enables the global Indians to send gifts to India.The site aims to connect the global NRIs by enabling them to send gifts to India on all occasions or festivals. Send a gift to India through us and experience the difference.