Healthy Chocolate Snowballs

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I made these on request of my 5 year old who said to me that he hasn’t had these little treats in a very long time!

I altered my recipe a little and removed the sunflower oil therefore there is no added fat in this recipe.

https://shivaaydelights.wordpress.com/2014/02/28/chocolate-snowballs/

Have a go! They taste good and the children love ’em!

Healthy Chocolate Snowballs

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I made these on request of my 5 year old who said to me that he hasn’t had these little treats in a very long time!

I altered my recipe a little and removed the sunflower oil therefore there is no added fat in this recipe.

Chocolate Snowballs

Have a go! They taste good and the children love ’em!

Some Birthday Cake?

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I’ve been wanting to make Lamingtons, for quite some time now but when my son said he wanted a chocolate cake with coconut for MY BIRTHDAY…then that worked for me!  I’m just really happy we like the same sweet things lol!

A massive chunky, glossy ganache covered chocolate fudge cake topped off with naturally crunchy sweet coconut! Ummmm loved it! We all did!

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I had to share some cake with you all…I hope you enjoy it, as much as we did!  Have a beautiful day friends! See you soon! Much love, D x

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Click on the blue link below for the recipe…

My favourite chocolate fudge cake recipe…just top with extra coconut!

A Spicy Masala Sandwich To End 2014

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This toasted tasty Chaat and Chutney masala sandwich we devoured for brunch on Christmas day.  Also my love of cheese came into play, with a twin serving of pan fried halloumi and mature cheddar cheese within the spicy hot double decked sandwich!  A creation only my husband could come up with.  He is not afraid of experimenting with strong flavours and spices.  He produces winning dishes all the time…Yes! I know…before you say it…I’m a lucky girl! 😉

You could really add anything to this sandwich as long as you incorporate the chutney and chaat masala.  The green, extremely spicy chutney came from my Mum’s kitchen and the masala is shop bought.  It really adds an Indian touch to the whole dish!

Wishing all a fantastic New Year!..2014 has been brilliant…we’re eagerly awaiting you 2015!!!

The INGREDIENTS we used

Mum’s Spicy Coriander Chutney
Chaat masala to taste
Pan fried slices of halloumi
Grated mature cheddar cheese
Slices of tomatoes
Wholewheat bread
Butter

METHOD

Place a buttered slice of bread in a panini maker.  Layer the tomato, sprinkle the mature cheddar cheese

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Place another slice of bread and spread the green chutney and shake on the chaat masala

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Take the pan fried halloumi and some extra tomato and layer onto the chutney base

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Finally top with the last slice of bread and toast for 5-10 minutes in the panini maker, until the bread takes on a golden brown colour

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Merry Christmas From Shivaay Delights

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This whole week is packed full of festivities with friends, family and loved ones! Yesterday we went out to London to a Winter Wonderland especially designed for children and it was definitely a memorable evening!

Here are some pictures, so you too can share these moments with us my friends!

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HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES…

Much love, D x

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Looks Like Carrot?….

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My husband is off now for the Christmas holidays and time for me to get creative in the kitchen!!!  It’s been a long time, since I’ve been able to take time out and just cook! especially with day to day chores and taking the boys to school.

Mr Shivaay Delights!! Aka Mr Makani! said he wanted a starter type of dish and something Indian!  So I decided to fuse ingredients together to make a funky new dish!

I grated everything in my food processor and stir fried away in my frying pan, I came up with this….

Sweet potato onion and coriander filling with the warmth of garam masala running through it.  I served it up on some wholewheat buttered toast with a light sprinkling of mature Cheddar cheese to give a bit of a salty edge to compliment the sweet and spice.

Simple, tasty and comforting..Hope you enjoy this recipe! and I shall see you soon! Much love, D x

INGREDIENTS

1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated
1 white onion grated
Handful of roughly chopped coriander
1-2 tbsp sunflower oil
Salt to taste
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground coriander & cumin powder
Mature Cheddar cheese

METHOD

Heat the oil in a non stick frying pan on a medium heat, sauté the sweet potato, onion and coriander along with all the spices and seasoning

Reduce the heat, throw a little water to add moisture and cook through until the sweet potato is soft and the water has been absorbed

Serve on some buttered toast and don’t forget the cheese! Enjoy!!!

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The Christmas Bake Off…Final 5!

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The Christmas bake off competition for winning the Tefal Optigrill is closed! It is now up to YOU to help choose the WINNER!!!

The final five entries have been chosen.  You will be able to vote over @ Sharing Food With Shivaay Delights

Come on over and like the picture of the bake you wish to win!

I’m so excited…Results will be announced in 24 hours!  Good luck to all our entrants!
And thank you to all that participated!

Let’s vote friends x

See you there!…love D x

The Christmas Baking Competition @ ShivaayDelights

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The Christmas Competition on Shivaay Delights starts Today..Inconjuction with Tefal UK who are kindly awarding the winner a new sleek black Tefal Optigrill!

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http://www.tefal.co.uk/Cooking-appliances/Grills/OPTIGRILL-Black/p/7211001633

The COMPETITION is to BAKE CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS. You choose whether you’ll be baking cakes or cookies but it has to be Christmas based. The competition is open to UK residents only…sorry friends abroad!

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How to enter…

Please send your own entry pictures to ShivaayDelights@gmail.com. The competition will be running from Monday 1st December to Monday 8th December 2014

Follow me @ Shivaay Delights Twitter

We will be choosing the top 5 entries, that will then, go to an open vote for all Shivaay Delights friends @ The Facebook Group “Sharing Food With Shivaay Delights” who will choose the final winner and this lucky person will be announced on 11th December 2014

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Rules & Regulations

The competition is open to residents of the UK aged 18 years or over, excluding employees and their immediate families (defined as parents, siblings, children & spouse regardless of where they live) of Tefal, its affiliated companies, their agents or anyone professionally connected with this promotion.    

There will be no cash or other alternative to stated prize. The prize is non-transferable and non-refundable. Only one prize per winner per household.

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I can’t wait to see what all of you bake. Please feel free to send me pictures even if you’re not in the UK as I will showcase all on the blog here!

Let’s start Baking!!! Happy festivities all!!!