Top 5 Popular Recipes of January, February and March 2014

The ‘Top 5 Popular Recipes’ for the month of September is now ready finally (phew!). These 5 recipes which are selected on the basis of popularity published in the months of January, February and March, 2014; Plus, one of my personal favorite recipes from the very same period. I know many of you are too busy to follow a blog on regular basis; many of you don’t get time to cook daily. So it is for you guys. Now you don’t need to go through the entire blog for a single recipe. Just click ‘Specials’ tab from the menu and then ’Top Recipes’ from sub-menu (‘specials’ >> ‘top recipes’) where you will get a summary of every month/quarter. Thanks to you all for being here with me and supporting me constantly.

Here are the most popular 5 recipes from this blog which were posted in the months of January, February and March, 2014.

Skinny Strawberry Mousse (Vegan)

Skinny Strawberry Mousse is vegan instant mousse. It needs fresh strawberry, vegan whipping cream and icing sugar or any regular sugar. This mousse needs so gelatin/agar agar or egg whites to set it.
It will keep your dessert craving low by adding 55 calorie/serving only.

Serving & Storage:

Always serve this Skinny Strawberry Mousse (Vegan) as chilled. Remove the bowls from refrigerator just before serving. Top with dollop of whipped cream & fresh strawberries and serve. You can also add strawberry jam/candies or wafers/strawberry cigar or whatever you fancy. Play with your imagination!

Recipe: http://www.scratchingcanvas.com/2014/02/skinny-strawberry-mousse-vegan.html

Broccoli Pesto Stuffed Braided Bread (Yeast Free)

Yeast Free Braided Bread (Broccoli Pesto Stuffed)

Broccoli Pesto stuffed Braided Bread is yeast-free bread for a healthy breakfast or simply a party appetizer. It is ideal start for the weight watchers and yeast/gluten allergic people. This bread is stuffed with Homemade Broccoli Pesto.
This bread is worth 244 calorie/100g.

Serving & Storage:

Once the bread is a bit cool but still warm, cut into 1” to 1.5” slices and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. I found Homemade Vegan Mayonnaise worked very well for me

Recipe: http://www.scratchingcanvas.com/2014/01/broccoli-pesto-stuffed-braided-bread.html

Skinny Triple Chocolate Mousse (Vegan)

Skinny Triple Chocolate Mousse is a vegan low calorie mousse dessert which will need Low Calorie Dairy Free Whipping Cream and Chocolate. Three types of (dark, vegan milk & white) chocolates are the key ingredients for this recipe.
It is low in calorie, 156 calorie per serving only. It is ideal dessert for weight watchers, diabetic and lactose intolerant people.

Serving & Storage:

It tastes better when served chilled. Remove the glasses/bowls from refrigerator just before serving; top with dollop of whipped cream and serve. You can also add chocolate curls/candies/glazed or fresh cherries or chocolate cigar or whatever is in your imagination but make sure you enjoy this true divine till the core!

Recipe: http://www.scratchingcanvas.com/2014/02/skinny-triple-chocolate-mousse-vegan.html

Fricassee De Roulet a L’Aancienne | Old Fashioned Chicken Fricassee in Julia Child’s style

Fricassee De Roulet a L’Aancienne or Old Fashioned Chicken Fricassee is a classic French recipe of the legend chef Julia Child. It includes cutting the meat, sautéing and braising in traditional rich white sauce.
Energy value for this delicious delicacy is 253 calorie/serving (279g).

Serving & Storage:

Transfer to the serving bowls; topped with 1-2 tsp parsley and 1 tbsp butter. Serve hot with steaming hot rice and lemon slices. The best company would be a glass of chilled white wine.

This Fricassee De Roulet a L’Aancienne or Old Fashioned Chicken Fricassee can be stored upto two days in any air tight glass container. But it tastes best when served fresh. To get the best taste, reheat just before serving; add 1 tbsp butter on the top and serve immediately.

Recipe: http://www.scratchingcanvas.com/2014/02/fricassee-de-roulet-laancienne-old.html

D.I.Y. Skinny Vegan Mayonnaise in One minute!

D.I.Y. Vegan Mayonnaise will be ready in One minute only. It is an instant Eggless mayonnaise. Any sauce/flavors can be added to this skinny mayo like mustard, Sriracha, simple roasted garlic or simple ketchup.
Energy value for this versatile mayonnaise is 34 calorie/serving (13g) only.

Serving & Storage:

Spread it on your bread/ tortilla/sandwiches as spread or mix with your salad or any other way you like to have your favorite Mayonnaise.

Store the Skinny Vegan Mayonnaise in a clean and dry airtight glass jar. Any glass bowls with tightly fitted lid will also work fine. This mayonnaise can be stored in refrigerator up to 8-10 days. I couldn’t save more than that as it was swiped off already.

Recipe: http://www.scratchingcanvas.com/2014/02/diy-skinny-vegan-mayonnaise-in-one.html

Bonus Recipe:

Hilsa Fish in Mustard Sauce

Hilsa in simple Mustard Sauce or Ilish Shorshe is the simplest recipe of Hilsa and mustard paste. This duo can create half a dozen different awesome recipes also. This recipe needs 15 mins and handful of ingredients only. This recipe will be good with salmon also.

Serving & Storage:

Transfer your Hilsa in Mustard Sauce or Ilish Shorshe to the serving bowls; topped with 1-2 tsp coriander and 1 tsp mustard oil, if you like. Serve immediately with steaming hot rice, lemon slices and of course some fresh green chilies.

It can be stored upto two days in any air tight glass container. But it tastes best when served fresh. To get the best taste, reheat just before serving; add 1 tsp mustard oil on the top and serve immediately.

Recipe: http://www.scratchingcanvas.com/2014/02/ilish-shorshe-hilsa-in-mustard-sauce.html

Thanks for visiting,

Rimli