Nouvelle Gastronomy

Low-Calorie Coffee Ice Cream

Ingredients: 2 cups of Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat) 1 cup of almond milk (unsweetened) 1/3 cup of strong brewed coffee, cooled 1/3 cup of granulated sweetener (like erythritol or stevia) 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract Pinch of salt Instructions: Brew Coffee: Brew a strong cup of coffee and let it cool to room temperature. Mix…

Low-calorie healthy brownies

Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small baking…

Salmon with Warm Arugula and Roasted Vegetable Salad

Salmon Marinade: Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon chili powder or 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust according to your spice preference) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a small bowl, whisk…

Gateau Apero- Savory Cake

Serves 8 INGREDIENTS:3 eggs1/2 cup of milk1/2 cup oil (Grapeseed, or Vegetable)1 1/3 cup flour1 tsp salt2 tsp baking powder1/3 goat cheese crumbled2 Tbsp Fresh dill, minced METHOD:Preheat oven to 375F (185C). Grease a loaf pan with baking spray and set it aside. I used a pan that was 22cmL x 10cmH x 7cmD so…

Smoked Salmon with Citrus Marinade

Serves 8 INGREDIENTS:24 oz Smoked Salmon2 Ruby Red Grapefruit2 Navel Orange1 Lemon1 Tablespoon Olive OilFreshly Cracked Pepper2 Tablespoon Fresh Dill2 Teaspoon Pink Peppercorns METHOD:Drape the smoked salmon, by the slice, on a platter or across 2 platters. Drizzle the salmon with Olive Oil. Squeeze half a grapefruit over the salmon, reserving the other whole grapefruit…

Roasted Beet Salad

Serves 8 INGREDIENTS:8-10 roasted beets (to roast cover in aluminum foil and roast at 425F until tender, about 40-50 mins)1Tbsp tsp Dijon Mustard1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegarjuice of 1 ruby red grapefruit6-8 Tbsp Grapeseed oil1 shallot, minced1/4 cup fresh mint, choppedCrumbled blue cheese (optional) METHOD:Remove skin from beets, and cut into small chunks. Keep refrigerated…

Christmas Fruit Cake

A classic Christmas fruit cake, made with dried fruits soaked in alcohol for weeks. It is soft, sweet and spicy, the perfect cake for Christmas time. Step 1: Soak dried fruits and nuts in alcohol for a month in a glass jar.Ingredients:RaisinsJumbo Raisins (Black)CranberryCandied Orange peelCandied GingerNuts of your Choice (Cashews, pistachios, walnuts, etc.)Rum –…

Chocolate Cake(Eggless/Optionally Vegan)

This is a super moist, decadent, and easy eggless/vegan chocolate cake recipe that can be used for cupcakes as well! Image below is place holder.(not mine) Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural, not dutch processed)2 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1/2 cup grapeseed oil…

Kerala Beet leaves and lentil stew

Regional cuisines are so underrated, just like this recipe shared by a friend recently. It is so delicious and soothing I feel everyone should know more about it 🙂 Will update steps and measurements later. Instructions:Get a big bunch of beet leaves (usually comes with 3-4 beetroots). Separate the leaves from the stems. Wash each…

Vanilla Cupcakes(Eggless/Optionally Vegan)

This is my basic recipe for eggless vanilla cake/cupcakes. Will update more details later. Image below is place holder.(not mine) Ingredients:1 cup milk1 tsp apple cider vinegar1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (1 cup=120 gm APF, so 120+30 =150gm)2 tbsp cornstarch3/4 tsp baking powder(3gm)1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1/3 cup canola oil(72gm) 3/4 cup sugar(150 gm)1…