Friday 9 December 2011

Sugar Free Candy

There's no craving like a candy craving and die hard candy aficionados will scoff at the suggestion that sugar free is a viable alternative to the hard stuff. And the toughest critics are kids. Parents know that kids are hard to please and even harder to compromise with. Finally, there is a solution that will please everyone. Sugar free candy in nostalgic varieties like gummy bears, gummy worms, malt balls, sweet strawberry licorice, and colorful gumballs is a surefire crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. In addition, it is great for kids (and grown up candy lovers) with conditions that demand special dietary needs, like hypoglycemia or diabetes. Browse this mouthwatering collection of delicious free bulk options and keep some on hand for curbing cravings and preventing spoiled appetites.

Gummy Bears - Sugar Free

Keep a box of these in the pantry at all times for candy emergencies and anytime indulgence with none of the guilt-and no debilitating sugar crash later in the day. Adorable, sweet, fruity and just as chewable and satisfying as you remember. Sugar free gummy bears are a yummy, gummy way to zap that craving where it stands. Available to order, complete with a variety of fun custom packaging options and sizes.

Chocolate Covered Raisins - Sugar Free

Including the decadence of juicy raisins and chocolate together is a tantalizing combination that will not ruin your diet or your day. Plump raisins enrobed in pure milk chocolate is a nourishing snack-great for school lunches, movies, snacks on the go and a quick energy boost when you or the kids really need it. Throw a handful into the trail mix and make it extra delicious. Nutritious, delicious chocolate covered raisins are super shareable and beloved by every chocolate fiend the world over.

Chocolate Covered Peanuts - Sugar Free

A delicious chocolate snack enjoyed solo or paired with sugarless chocolate covered raisins. Great for after sports practices, munching on in the movies, school lunches, and all purpose chocolate attacks. So creamy and satisfying you may forget that they are one hundred percent. Nibble to your heart's content and make sure not to be stingy when sharing.

Gumballs - Sugar Free

Fruity, colorful gumballs are simply unmatched when it comes to indulging in sweet nostalgia. Purchase in bulk and introduce a bubble blowing competition at children's birthday parties. Order a generous supply in bulk and customize packaging. Makes a fantastic party favor or gift. Order whimsical packaging concepts like mini paint cans and adorable, recyclable tiny bins.

Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, Assorted - Sugar Free

Delicious high quality gourmet jelly beans in exciting flavors like Buttered Popcorn, Cream Soda and Pomegranate and Very Cherry are surprisingly like life. The jelly beans have been a tried and true staple to candy lovers for over 20 years. Now available in a variety, they make the perfect gift for absolutely anyone with a discriminating sweet tooth. Get creative by pairing flavored beans in different combinations to produce intriguing bouquets and explosions of flavor on the tongue. Gift a peck of delicious Jelly Belly jelly beans in custom packaging for fun and even themed looks to match the occasion. Kids and adults alike will enjoy satisfying jelly bean cravings, absolutely sugar free.

Door to door delivery makes ordering a snap. Design a custom gift pack loaded with tempting candies in every color and variety and surprise your nearest and dearest. Parents, kids, dieters, diabetics, and health enthusiasts with sweet teeth will be thrilled to nibble and nosh to their heart's content. If you live in an area with a warm climate, or simply want extra insurance that your sugar free treats will make the journey in perfect shape, you can even take advantage of warm weather shipping options to keep delicate meltables and chocolates for turning to soup in transit.

Choose from playful gift pack containers like the mini scoop candy bin, which has been designed to imitate the plastic candy bins in candy stores all over the world. Miniature scoop included for playing candy store. Once the candy has all been eaten, your kids will love loading the candy bin with cereal and other mini munchables and playing with their food. You can also order a fun mini-paint can-a great recyclable for storing craft supplies and other goodies.

Sugar free candies pack all the quality, flavor and nostalgia value of a decadent dessert into one nutritious, snack friendly package, so anyone with unique dietary needs can enjoy the pleasure of candy unrestrained. Go ahead; let the kids have a treat. You will find that they're much happier with a little freedom than with a strict "no candy at all" policy that will only serve to sharpen those intense cravings.

Easy Dessert Recipes

It doesn't take forever to whip up something sweet and delicious. The recipes in this article will help you satisfy your sweet tooth without spending a lot of time in the kitchen! So all you busy people who love sweets, check out this article! From candy to cookies, try these delicious recipes.

GINGERED CHOCOLATE FUDGE


1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 can (5-oz) evaporated milk
2 tbsp butter
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 tsp wasabi paste*
1 2/3 cups bittersweet chocolate chips**
1 tsp vanilla
3 tbsp minced crystalized ginger

Line a lightly greased 8-inch square pan with nonstick aluminum foil; set aside.

In a medium-size heavy-duty saucepan combine the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling; boil 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove pan from the heat. Add the miniature marshmallows, wasabi paste - if using, chocolate chips, and vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, beat by hand until melted and smooth. Spread the fudge into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crystalized ginger over the top of the fudge and press down lightly into the fudge. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares.

Yield: 1 1/2 lbs

*The Wasabi paste is optional but will lend an Asian influence to the fudge, if used.
**Best if you use 60% cacao chocolate

QUICK AND EASY FRUIT FILLED SUGAR COOKIES

1 pkg (20-oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/4 cup your favorite jam or jelly

Preheat oven to 350 degree.

Slice 24 (1/8-inch each) cookies from the dough. Refrigerate remaining dough. Place the slices on ungreased cookie sheets. Spread each of the slices with a half teaspoon of the jam or jelly. Spread to within 1/4-inch of the edge.

Slice the remaining cookie dough into 24 (1/4-inch) slices. Cut a design out of the center of each slice. Place these slices atop the jam or jelly covered cookies. Press edges together to seal each cookie so jam won't escape.

Bake filled cookies at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Allow to cool on cookie sheets for a minute. Using a thin spatula, remove the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield: 2 dozen filled cookies

Note: You can bake the designs from the centers until lightly browned, if desired. Sprinkle baked mini cookies with powdered sugar.

Enjoy!

Tips For Making Cupcakes

Cupcakes are a great treat for many occasions. At first, cupcakes were served only for certain occasions like kids' birthday. Today, many couples even serve cupcakes on their wedding party instead of the traditional wedding cakes. These facts make people want to learn how to make cupcakes; you may also want to do the same thing. The good news is that cupcakes are very easy to make. You only need some simple ingredients and appliances to make tasty cupcakes for the special occasions.

Here are 9 easy steps you can do to make cupcakes:

1. Read the recipe and baking methods carefully. Baking method is one of the most important aspects you should know well about making cupcakes.

2. Make sure that you prepare the cake pans and paper cupcake liners before starting. Cake mixture usually rises quickly and you should put them into the oven immediately right after mixing.

3. Beat the butter first before the sugar. You can beat the butter using an electric mixer. Then, beat the sugar in some batches and beat each batch for two minutes. For a successful baking result, your mixture should be fluffy and light. In addition, your butter shouldn't cold and hard. If you find that your butter is cold, warm it into the microwave for 5 seconds.

4. Add the eggs one by one into the mixture. Beat them well if you expect to obtain a light and fluffy mixture. Make sure that you use eggs at room temperature and choose the large ones (67-70 grams).

5. Sift the dry ingredients together. Next, mix the dry ingredients and the wet ones alternately until they are mixed well. Beat the mixture sufficiently to avoid a dense heavy cupcake.

6. After mixing the dry and wet ingredients, add berries, chocolate or nuts carefully to the mixture.

7. Fill the cupcake paper liners with the mixture until ¾ full. The amount of cupcakes that you can obtain from the mixture depends of the cupcake liners size that you choose.

8. Bake your cakes according to the specific time and oven temperature on the recipe. To know if the cakes are done well, insert a skewer into the middle of the cakes. Pull out the skewer and if it comes out clean, it means that your cakes are done well.

9. Remove your cakes from the oven and put them on the rack. Let the cakes become cool and then you can decorate them. If you decorate the cakes when they are still hot, your icing will melt.

Monday 5 December 2011

Mouth Watering Dessert - Ras Malai

Ingredients:
• 1 can Rasgullas 
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder 
• A few Saffron strands (soaked in 1/4 cup warm milk) 
• 4 cups Milk 
• 1/4 cup Sugar 

Method:

• In a non stick pan, boil milk, stirring continuously.
• Next, add sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron.
• Remove from heat and let it cool.
• Now, squeeze rasgullas from the can gently and put them in the milk mixture.
• Check sweetness of the milk
• Add sweet syrup from the can, if required.
• Garnish with finely chopped nuts and raisins of your choice.
• Serve chilled.