Blueberry and lemon traybake

This fruity traybake is so good, you won't be able to stop at one piece!

Ingredients

• 125g/4½oz butter, softened
• 225g/8oz caster sugar
• 2 free-range eggs
• 250g/9oz soured cream
• 1 unwaxed lemon, zest and juice
• 300g/10½oz self-raising flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 150g/5½oz blueberries

For the cream cheese topping

• 50g/2oz butter, softened
• 300g/10½oz icing sugar, sieved, plus extra for dusting
• 200g/7oz cream cheese
• 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
• 50g/2oz blueberries

Preparation method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease and line a rectangular baking tin (approximately 26cm x 20cm/10½in x 8in).
2. Beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the soured cream, lemon juice and zest, flour and baking powder until well combined, then carefully fold in the blueberries.
3. Spoon the mixture into the cake tin and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven, and set aside until completely cool.
4. Meanwhile for the cream cheese topping, beat the butter and icing sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the cream cheese and lemon juice, then spread over the top of the cake. Sprinkle over the blueberries and dust with icing sugar.

Different Ways To Bake Tilapia

Baked Tilapia

Tilapia is a very versatile fish because it has a mild flavor and firm texture. There are many ways to bake tilapia in an oven. Since it absorbs various flavors, it is simple to create a tasty dish that is healthy and low in calories. Here are three different ways to bake tilapia.

Each of the following recipes involves baking tilapia. A person will need four tilapia fillets, two tablespoons of lemon juice, one tablespoon of melted butter, and one half teaspoon of black pepper. Optional ingredients include one quarter cup Parmesan cheese and two sliced plum tomatoes.

Baking Tilapia On A Baking Sheet

To begin, the oven is preheated to 375 degrees. A shallow baking pan is lined with parchment paper. The fillets are rinsed wit cool water and patted dry with clean paper towels. They must be completely dry before cooking. Meanwhile, a person mixes lemon juice and melted butter. It is important to use butter instead of margarine to help the fish brown. When ready, the fillets are placed in a single layer on the baking sheet and seasoned. After each fillet is coated, black pepper can be sprinkled on top. The fish is placed in the oven for 30 minutes. It is possible to add the cheese during the last few minutes of cooking. When done, the fish should be white completely through and will easily flake.

Baking Tilapia Under The Broiler

Broiling is another easy way to prepare tilapia. The broiling pan is coated with nonstick spray and the broiler is heated to high temperature. It is necessary to spray the pan because tilapia is low in fat and does not produce its own melted fat. This may lead to sticking. Once again, the tilapia is rinsed and patted completely dry. In a smaller dish, the lemon juice, pepper, and butter are mixed together. This solution is brushed onto the fish. The tilapia is placed in the broiler pan and cooked for four to six minutes. It will be necessary to flip halfway through to ensure even cooking. It is best to use a spatula instead of tongs in order to avoid breakage. After four minutes, the fish is sprinkled with grated cheese and broiled for another two minutes. After completely white, the fish is ready to serve.

Baking Tilapia In Foil Packs

For this baking method, it will be necessary to have four large squares of nonstick aluminum foil to wrap the fish. The fish is rubbed with melted butter to prevent sticking. In this recipe, it is possible to substitute olive oil, since no browning will occur. Lemon juice and pepper are sprinkled over the fish. A few slices of tomato are also placed on each fillet. It is also possible to add diced onion or bell pepper for desired flavor as well. Each packet is loosely wrapped and placed on a baking sheet. It is important to leave a small gap in the foil for the steam to escape. The tilapia is baked for 20 minutes. Cheese can be sprinkled on top before serving.

Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

•2 pounds ground beef
•2 quarts water
•1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
•1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
•2 cups cooked long grain rice
•2 cups chopped green peppers
•1/4 cup packed brown sugar
•2 teaspoons salt
•2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
•1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

•In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until peppers are tender. Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Nama Chocolates

Do ROYCE nama chocolates make you go weak in the knees, like mine? This afternoon, I had an insane craving for these chocolates and a wild thought crossed my mind to attempt to make these chocs right in my kitchen – so I surfed a couple of sites, and I found one recipe that looked easy enough and it worked so well, I thought I’ll share it with you girls! Enjoy

ngredients:

• 400 gram (14 oz) good quality dark chocolate (70% cacao), but you can also use semisweet for less bitter taste.
• 8 oz heavy whipping cream
• Liqueur of your choice (optional)
• Cocoa powder to coat the chocolate                                                                                                         
  

( I used 4 this chocolate)

Directions:

 

1. Cut the chocolate into smaller pieces using a knife so that they will melt faster and more evenly.
2. Lay parchment paper (baking sheet) on baking pan or any square tray (about 8” x8”). Choosing the right size tray is important as the height of chocolate is decided depending on how much you pour.
3. Put cream in a saucepan and heat it up until it almost reaches a boil. Turn off the heat.
4. Add the chocolate and stir till the chocolate and cream are completely combined. Add liqueur of your choice – I chose Moet but really, it’s up to you!
5. Pour the mixture into the tray. Smooth the surface and refrigerate until firm.
6. Remove the chocolate from baking tray and chop them into cubes using a warm knife. Make sure to warm the knife after each cutting to prevent splintering. You can use hot running water but wipe it off completely before cutting.
7. Sprinkle the cocoa powder and serve it chilled. You can keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days but I doubt you could resist putting away for that long