For most people, the best part of a three course meal is the
dessert - and with good reason - they just taste too good! Even the most
disciplined adult can crumble at the sight of a cake display or dessert
menu describing creamy crème brûlées, pavlovas, profiteroles and
gateaux.
Children get particularly excited when it comes to dessert time and the following ultimatum is often heard at restaurant tables: "No dessert for you, unless you eat your dinner!" The simple fact is that kids love cakes and getting their hands messy. Facing many weeks off school over the summer, this is an ideal time to get in the kitchen and create some marvellous masterpieces with them that your children will be proud of and enjoy to the fullest.
Whatever you decide to make, even if it is a cold dessert; NEVER leave children unattended in the kitchen. There are far too many dangers; children are curious creatures by nature and accidents only take a split second to happen. They love to help with measuring, reading recipes, mixing and especially licking the bowl. You will tend to find however, that they are more reluctant to help with the washing up.
Traditional puddings are although not particularly healthy, are a real warming indulgence; so it could be argued that they are good for nurturing the soul.
Most restaurants serve a variety of puddings including treacle pudding, bread pudding, rice pudding, jam roly-poly and the all-time classic, spotted dick. These puddings are served warm and covered in custard.
Many of these puddings are quite easy to make at home; particularly bread and butter pudding. Historically, people have used bread that is going stale; this uses up the bread and prevents waste, a very important factor for budget-conscious families.
Bread Pudding is similar to bread and butter pudding and is popular across both Europe and the US. However, there is no set recipe and is typically created using a combination of ingredients such as egg, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, milk and dried fruit. The bread is soaked in the liquid mixture before baking. It can be served with jam and custard, whiskey sauce, or simply sprinkled with sugar and enjoyed in squares.
Rice pudding is perhaps the easiest pudding to perfect and is a favourite in many households. It is ideal when you need to serve up a treat but are low on ingredients or cash. Mix 4 tbsp. of short grain rice with 2 tbsp. of sugar and stir in 1 litre of fresh milk before placing it in the oven on a low heat. After 30 minutes, remove from the oven and stir gently. Sprinkle the top with some ground nutmeg (this will infuse a lovely taste and provide the delicious brown skin on top) and return the oven for a further 90 minutes.
If you are having guests over for a more formal evening then there are thousands of recipes that you can choose from that are very simple to prepare but at the same time incredibly impressive. Try stunning your guests with desserts like homemade ice-cream, cheesecakes or pears in red wine. Before you serve dinner, as always, remember to establish if your guests have any particular special dietary requirements for health or personal reasons or food allergies. Anaphylactic shock after a slice of pecan pie will not make for an enjoyable evening. Nor, will your guest be likely to visit again.
The main thing to remember when preparing puddings is to have fun and don't be afraid to experiment. There are no hard and fast rules so just enjoy yourself!
Children get particularly excited when it comes to dessert time and the following ultimatum is often heard at restaurant tables: "No dessert for you, unless you eat your dinner!" The simple fact is that kids love cakes and getting their hands messy. Facing many weeks off school over the summer, this is an ideal time to get in the kitchen and create some marvellous masterpieces with them that your children will be proud of and enjoy to the fullest.
Whatever you decide to make, even if it is a cold dessert; NEVER leave children unattended in the kitchen. There are far too many dangers; children are curious creatures by nature and accidents only take a split second to happen. They love to help with measuring, reading recipes, mixing and especially licking the bowl. You will tend to find however, that they are more reluctant to help with the washing up.
Traditional puddings are although not particularly healthy, are a real warming indulgence; so it could be argued that they are good for nurturing the soul.
Most restaurants serve a variety of puddings including treacle pudding, bread pudding, rice pudding, jam roly-poly and the all-time classic, spotted dick. These puddings are served warm and covered in custard.
Many of these puddings are quite easy to make at home; particularly bread and butter pudding. Historically, people have used bread that is going stale; this uses up the bread and prevents waste, a very important factor for budget-conscious families.
Bread Pudding is similar to bread and butter pudding and is popular across both Europe and the US. However, there is no set recipe and is typically created using a combination of ingredients such as egg, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, milk and dried fruit. The bread is soaked in the liquid mixture before baking. It can be served with jam and custard, whiskey sauce, or simply sprinkled with sugar and enjoyed in squares.
Rice pudding is perhaps the easiest pudding to perfect and is a favourite in many households. It is ideal when you need to serve up a treat but are low on ingredients or cash. Mix 4 tbsp. of short grain rice with 2 tbsp. of sugar and stir in 1 litre of fresh milk before placing it in the oven on a low heat. After 30 minutes, remove from the oven and stir gently. Sprinkle the top with some ground nutmeg (this will infuse a lovely taste and provide the delicious brown skin on top) and return the oven for a further 90 minutes.
If you are having guests over for a more formal evening then there are thousands of recipes that you can choose from that are very simple to prepare but at the same time incredibly impressive. Try stunning your guests with desserts like homemade ice-cream, cheesecakes or pears in red wine. Before you serve dinner, as always, remember to establish if your guests have any particular special dietary requirements for health or personal reasons or food allergies. Anaphylactic shock after a slice of pecan pie will not make for an enjoyable evening. Nor, will your guest be likely to visit again.
The main thing to remember when preparing puddings is to have fun and don't be afraid to experiment. There are no hard and fast rules so just enjoy yourself!
Lisa Barnes is a certified nutritionist and holistic therapy practitioner. For more information, help and support visit: http://www.eatingforahealthymind.com
For information about Lisa. visit: http://www.lsb-editing.com
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