BUTTERY CALABASH

Bibi Ayesha, an admin on our Watalotwegot group, Shares with us this rather simple dish.  But don't be fooled, as this simple fuss-free dish, makes for a wonderful side dish.  So Why not add it to your dinner table soon, would be perfect with grilled meats, fish or even all on it's own for a "Meat-Free" day. 

What is Calabash...for those that do not know, it is better known as "Bottle Gourd" or "White-Flowered Gourd". Next time you pass this in the Vegetable Aisle of your supermarket, grab one, so you too can give this recipe a try.

Sunnyside Classics
By Bibi Ayesha Kadwa
Buttery Plain Calabash

~ 1 large or 2 small/medium calabash
Peeled and cut into chunks

~ Put into a pot
~ Add salt..not too much 'cos the butter has salt too..rather add less and adjust later
~ Quarter teaspoon pepper
~ 4 to 5 tablespoon butter..or more if you dare..lol
~ Add quarter cup of water
~ Cook on low till calash is soft
~ Do not let all the water burn out
~ Leave some of the buttery juices
Enjoy as a side dish

Coffee Chiffon Cake

This Coffee Chiffon Cake looks so delicious, makes me want to have a Tea-Time / Coffee Time Break More Often😜.  Thanks to Sheila M, for sharing on this recipe.  Save this one, it will make a perfect baked treat for your family, over the holiday season soon😉

Coffee and Cremora Chiffon Cake 

4 eggs separated
¾ cup boiling water
3 Tablespoon Coffee
2 Tablespoon cremora (Coffee Creamer)
¾ cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla essence 
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flour sifted

~ Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Reserve. 
~ Dissolve the coffee and the cremora in the boiling water. Reserve until cool.
~ Beat sugar, egg yolks, vanilla until light and fluffy. 
~ Add the oil. Beat. 
~ Alternate the sifted flour with the coffee mixture to the batter, mix well. 
~ Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff. 
~ Add baking powder to the batter and fold in the egg whites. 
~ Pour into a pan and bake in a moderate oven (180deg) for 30 to 45 minutes or until done. ~ Let it cool. 

Meanwhile prepare the syrup:
~ Make a caramel with 1 cup sugar. 
~ When done, add 2 tablespoon butter, 6 tablespoon milk in which you dissolved 2 teaspoon coffee, 6 tablespoon fresh cream, vanilla essence.
~ stir all well.
~ when the cake cools, unmould and pour the syrup over. 
~ Decorate with nuts
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