Littlemafias Watermelon Ice Food

WATERMELON ICE CUBES

Steps:

• In a blender, puree the watermelon with the Simple Syrup and lime juice. Pour into a silicone ice cube tray and freeze about 8 hours.

WATERMELON ICE CUBES

Steps:

• Cut watermelon into workable pieces. Remove the seeds and the rind. Puree the watermelon in a blender or food processor. Pour the puree into ice cube trays and freeze.

FROSTY WATERMELON ICE

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 40 seconds. Stir and let stand until gelatin is completely dissolved, 1-2 minutes. , Place lime juice, honey and gelatin mixture in a blender. Add 1 cup watermelon; cover and process until blended. Add remaining watermelon, 1 cup at a time, processing until smooth after each addition., Transfer to a shallow dish; freeze until almost firm. In a chilled bowl, beat with an electric mixer until mixture is bright pink. Divide among 4 serving dishes; freeze, covered, until firm. Remove from freezer 15-20 minutes before serving.

EASY MELON ICE

Steps:

• Carefully cut watermelon away from rind; cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. On Large Grooved Cutting Board, finely chop melon using Food Chopper. Place melon and any juice in Classic Batter Bowl.Juice lemon to measure 3 tablespoons (45 mL) juice. Add lemon juice and sugar to watermelon; mix well.Divide fruit mixture evenly among 3 Ice Shaver Tubs; freeze until firm. Remove frozen mixture from tubs; shave using Ice Shaver. Garnish with edible flowers, if desired.

WATERMELON ICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan simmer water with sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Transfer syrup to a bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and stir syrup until cold.
• Discard rind from watermelon and cut fruit into 1-inch chunks. In a blender purée watermelon, syrup, and lemon juice and pour through a fine sieve into a 9-inch square metal baking pan, pressing hard on solids. Freeze mixture, covered, until frozen, 6 to 8 hours, and up to 2 days. Just before serving, scrape watermelon ice with a fork to lighten texture and break up ice crystals. Makes about 5 cups, serving 6.

WHITEFISH WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the radicchio and saute until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and broth, and cook until the beans are heated through, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Season the radicchio mixture, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a 14-inch (or 2 smaller) nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper. Dredge the fillets in flour to coat completely. Shake of the excess flour and fry 3 fillets in each pan until they are golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
• Spoon the radicchio mixture over the center of the plates. Top with the fillets. Drizzle the vinaigrette over and serve immediately.
• Blend the lemon juice, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper.

LITTLEMAFIA'S ROMANIAN SOUR SOUP(CIORBA)

Steps:

• Cut all the vegetables in cubes.
• Sautee the onion, add the rest of veggies.
• Add the water and the stock.When it's almost done add the tomato paste, chopped parsley. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice according to your taste. Add little by little so it's not too sour.

LITTLEMAFIA'S ASIAN SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Add sugar and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
• Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, tossing gently to coat.
• Spread the mixture onto a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 200° for 45 minutes.
• Cool completely before serving.

LITTLEMAFIA'S CHILI DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except scallions in a blender and mix until smooth. Pour in individual dipping bowls and garnish with scallions.

LITTLEMAFIA'S CREAMY CARROTS

Steps:

• Cut carrots into sticks or rings.
• Cook till just tender.
• Melt butter, add sugar and cook 1 minute.
• Pour in cream and bring to the boil.
• Reduce heat and put the carrots into the pan.
• Toss and serve sprinkled with herbs.

LITTLEMAFIA'S THAI SPICY SAUCE

Steps:

• Chop the seedless chilies and garlic, and pound in a mortar.
• Add all the other ingredients and pound just to mix them.

LITTLEMAFIA'S WATERMELON ICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat watermelon juice, lemon juice and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Do not boil!
• Cool, then pour mixture into plastic tub.
• Put into freezer; stir mixture every 20 minutes until frozen, about two hours. Cover. Store in freezer.
• Spoon the ice into individual serving bowls.