Easy Cucumber Sandwich

Easy Cucumber Sandwich.

Quick and easy cucumber sandwich.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2 to 4

Ingredients:

1. Cream cheese - 1/2Cup
2. Garlic,minced- 1/8 tsp
3. Fresh dill, chopped-  1 tbsp 
4. Whole wheat bread- 8 to 10 slices
5. Butter- as required
6. Cucumber,sliced-1/2 of a large
7. Black pepper powder- to taste
8. Salt- to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl combine together cream cheese,garlic,dill and salt to taste.Mix well until smooth.

Spread a thin layer of butter onto each slice.( this will keep the bread from getting soggy).

Spread the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly on each piece of the bread.

Evenly distribute the cucumber slices on 4 (or 5) slices of bread and sprinkle pepper powder on top.Press the other bread slices,cream cheese mixture side down on top of the cucumber slices.

Trim the crusts from the sandwiches,if desired.Cut into half and serve.

NOTES

• You can use cilantro instead of dill.or use 1 fat pinch of dried rosemary /dill/tarragon or Italian seasoning mix.
  

Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks | Gluten Free - Cauliflower Breadsticks

Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

Gluten Free ,Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 8
Recipe source: JoCooks ,you can find the original recipe here.
Ingredients:

1. Cauliflower, minced - 4 cups( one large head of cauliflower)
2. Eggs - 4 large medium
3. Mozzarella cheese,grated- 2 cups
4. Dried oregano - 3 tsp
5. Garlic,minced- 4 cloves
6. Salt  - to taste
7. Black pepper powder  - to taste
8. Mozzarella cheese,grated - 1 to 2 cups( for topping)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 180 Deg C.Line a baking tray with parchment paper.Keep aside.

(To prepare minced /riced cauliflower,place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and process until it resembles rice.)Steam the riced cauliflower for 5 to 7 minutes.( or you can microwave it for 10 minutes).Allow it to cool slightly and squeeze out excess moisture ,if required.

In a bowl combine together cauliflower,eggs,2 cups Mozzarella cheese,dried oregano,garlic,salt and pepper to taste.Mix well until combined.

Place this onto the prepared baking tray and shape it into a large rectangle.

Bake this for about 25 minutes or until it turns golden.Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for about 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Slice and serve.

NOTES

• You can steam the cauliflower  florets first and then process it until evenly chopped,if desired.
• I actually scaled down the recipe to 1/4,as you can see in the pics.
  
  

Oreo Cookies and Cream No-Bake Cheesecake

Oreo cookies and cream No-Bake cheesecake

Quick and easy No- bake cookies and cream cheesecake.
Recipe source: countrycleaver.com, you can find the original recipe here.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook time: - minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
For cookie base:

1. Oreo cookies- 10 to 12
2. Melted butter - 2 tbsp

For crust:

1. Heavy cream- 3/4 cup
2. Cream cheese - 1 cup
3. Lemon juice- 1 tsp
4. Vanilla extract- 3/4 tsp
5. Sugar- 3 to 4 tbsp( or according to taste)
6. Crushed Oreos-1/4 cup

Instructions:

To prepare cookie base: Crush  Oreo cookies in a blender to form fine crumbs.Add melted butter and mix well.Divide the crumbs between 4 or 5 serving cups and gently press the crumbs into the bottom of  each serving cup.Refrigerate until required.

To prepare filling:In a bowl,beat heavy cream until medium peaks form.Keep aside.

In another bowl,mix together cream cheese,lemon juice,vanilla extract and sugar until smooth.Now fold in the whipped cream.

Gently fold in the crushed Oreo cookies.

Spoon or pipe this cheesecake mixture into each serving cup.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.Top with crushed Oreos ,if desired.

NOTES

• Check the recipe for homemade cream cheese here.

Potato Cheese Balls

Potato Cheese Balls

Quick and easy potato cheese balls,ready in less than 30 minutes.
Recipe source: Yummytummy,you can find the original recipe here.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 3 to 4 
Ingredients:

1. Potato,boiled and mashed- 3 large
2. Spring onion,chopped- 1 tbsp
3. Frozen green peas-1/4 to 1/2 cup( optional)
4. Tomato ketchup- 1 tbsp
5. Black pepper powder- to taste
6. Cornflour- 2 tbsp
7. Water- as required
8. Breadcrumbs- 1 cup
9. Mozzarella cheese,cut into small cubes- as required
10. Oil- for deep frying
11. Salt- to taste

Instructions:

Heat  1 tsp oil in a pan,add spring onion and frozen green peas( if using) and saute for a minute. 

Add tomato ketchup ,salt and black pepper powder to taste.Add mashed potatoes and mix well.Allow this to cool slightly and divide into equal portions( about 15 to 20).

Take one portion of the potato mixture and place a  cheese cube in the center and cover from all  sides.Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Dip the potato balls in cornflour batter and evenly coat it with breadcrumbs.

Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the potato balls until it turns golden  brown on all the sides.

Serve with tomato ketchup.

Grilled Cheese Rolls | Quick Snack Recipe

Grilled Cheese Rolls

Quick and easy grilled cheese rolls ,ready in less than 10 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2 to 3 people
Ingredients:

1. Sandwich bread- 8 slices
2. Cheese slices- 8
3. Butter-2 tbsp

Instructions:

Using a rolling pin,roll out each slice of bread and make it as thin as possible.Remove the crusts ,if desired.

Place the cheese slice on the bread and roll up tightly,press it down firmly to seal the edge.

Heat butter in a pan,place the rolls seam-side down.Cook on all sides,until the bread is toasted and cheese is melted.Serve with ketchup.