To Beloved's Heart...A Culinary Way!

Valentines Day is right around the corner!!! Being a true romantic, I am always on cloud nine when my husband showers me with all the love and attention. I guess that holds true for both men and women. But you know what’s more romantic??? When the love of your life knows to whip up some exotic dishes to tantalize your taste buds. 

Being a foodie, my partner in crime broadened my horizon with amazing food experiences around the world. Sharing 3 such simple yet classic Italian recipes with you all. Give it a try to impress your partner this Valentines Day!! As someone said, “THE WAY TO A MAN’S (WOMAN’S) HEART IS THROUGH HIS (HER) STOMACH”. 

GRILLED PANEER PESTO

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Serves: 2...Two is "company" after all!!

INGREDIENTS:

Fresh Malai Paneer   : 250 gms

Extra Virgin Olive Oil : 2 tablespoons

Pesto Sauce:

Basil                       : 100 gms

Pine nuts                 : handful

Parmesan Cheese     : 50 gms

Garlic                      : 4 cloves

Extra Virgin Olive Oil : 2 tablespoon

Squeeze of half a lemon

Salt and pepper to taste.

METHOD:

Check out the video for making "Grilled Paneer Pesto" in a jiffy...

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https://youtu.be/3upjT-F-r_Q

PASTA AGLIO  OLIO: (PASTA IN GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL)

Its a classic Italian Pasta with just 5 magic ingredients.

Cooking Time:  30 mins

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS:

Spaghetti Pasta          : 250 gms

Parmesan Cheese     : 1 cup grated

Extra Virgin Olive oil : ½ cup

Fresh Parsley            : ½ cup finely chopped

Garlic                       : 10 – 15 cloves. Thinly sliced.

Salt, pepper and chilli flakes (optional) to taste.

METHOD:

See it to believe it...

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CLASSIC MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CREAM

Last and most important...the desert course! So here is a no hassel cake recipe.

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Serves: 6 people

INGREDIENTS:

For the cake.

Dry Ingredients:

Refined Flour or Wheat Flour : 1 and ¾ cups

Cocoa Powder                      : ¾ cup

Baking Powder                     : 1 and ½ teaspoon

Baking Soda                         : 1 and ½ teaspoon

Salt:                                    : 1 teaspoon

Walnuts                                : ½ cup roasted and chopped

Wet ingredients:

Milk                    : 1 cup:

Vegetable oil       : ½ cup

Sugar                 : 1 and ½ cup

Over ripe banana : 1 or Egg: 2

Vanilla essence    : 1 and ½ teaspoon

Hazelnut Cream:

Chilled Fresh cream : 200 gms

Nutella:                : 250 gms

Here is a the step by step guide...a video...

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https://youtu.be/V-ostDFae00

Good food is good mood! So with the good food on the platter, let us know how did you enjoy your Valentine's Sizziling Date....