http://www.cookingmela.com Pakistani and Indian Cooking Recipes, Pakistani Recipes, Indian Recipes, Chines Recipe, Thai Recipes, Soup Recipes, Beryani Recipe, BBQ Recipe, Cooking Videos Tue, 01 May 2012 11:59:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.cookingmela.com/sugar-free-apple-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/sugar-free-apple-pie/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:34:25 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=24764 Ingredients 2 (9 inch) pie shell 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 (12 fluid ounce) can unsweetened apple juice concentrate, thawed 6 cups sliced green apples Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch, cinnamon, and 1/3 cup of the apple juice concentrate. Set [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/sugar-free-apple-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/gingersnap-pie-crust/ http://www.cookingmela.com/gingersnap-pie-crust/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:35:25 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=19048   This simple pie crust is really good with pumpkin pie or any ice cream filling. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs 3 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 6 Tbsp. melted butter Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Press into greased [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/gingersnap-pie-crust/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/peach-crumb-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/peach-crumb-pie/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:35:16 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18911 6 to 8 c. cut up peaches 1/2 c. sugar 4 tbsp. flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. brown sugar 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. chopped nuts 1 unbaked pie crust   Toss in bowl first 4 ingredients. Put in pie crust, dot with butter. For topping, combine 1/2 c. flour, brown [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/peach-crumb-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/sweet-potato-souffle-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/sweet-potato-souffle-pie/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:35:16 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18786 Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, pierced with the tines of a fork 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs, separated 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 1 cup whole milk 1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced 1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus 1/2 cup melted, plus more [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/sweet-potato-souffle-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/impossible-pumpkin-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/impossible-pumpkin-pie/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:35:33 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18743 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. Bisquick baking mix 2 tbsp. butter 13 oz. can evaporated milk 2 eggs 16 oz. can pumpkin 2 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 2 tsp. vanilla   The pie that does the impossible, by making it’s own crust.Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease pie plate, 9 x 1 1/4 or [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/impossible-pumpkin-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/key-lime-cheesecake-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/key-lime-cheesecake-pie/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:35:17 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18566 1-1/4 cups finely crushed coconut bar cookies 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted 3 Tbsp. sugar 2 pkg.  (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 1/2 tsp. lime zest 1/3 cup lime juice make it   HEAT oven to 350°F. Mix crumbs, butter and sugar; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 min.; cool. [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/key-lime-cheesecake-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/nancys-easy-chicken-pot-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/nancys-easy-chicken-pot-pie/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:35:17 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=17728 INGREDIENTS small can of green beans small can of corn 1 deli-roasted chicken 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 3 chicken bouillon cubes (crushed) 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder Pepper to taste 3 cups milk 3 oz cream cheese 1 can crescent roll topper DIRECTIONS 1 Remove all meat from chicken- discard [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/nancys-easy-chicken-pot-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/frito-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/frito-pie/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:56:22 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=16954   3 cups Fritos corn chips 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 2-1/2 cups chili (your favorite — homemade, canned, whatever) Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread 2 cups of Fritos in a baking dish (an 8-inch dish works great). Sprinkle half the onion and half the cheese over the Fritos. Pour the [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/frito-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/colorado-peach-cream-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/colorado-peach-cream-pie/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:02:25 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=16688   INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS: 1/2 c. butter 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 c. flour TOPPING: 1/3 c. sugar 1/4 c. butter 1/3 c. flour 1 tsp. cinnamon FILLING: 4 c. fresh diced peaches 1 c. sugar, divided 2 tbsp. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 egg 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 c. sour cream Cut butter into [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/colorado-peach-cream-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/cathies-pumpkin-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/cathies-pumpkin-pie/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:37:39 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=16644 INGREDIENTS: 1 can (28oz – 796ml) E D. Smith pure pumpkin 4 eggs, slightly beaten 2 c. packed light brown sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla 1 170 ml can (approx 3/4 c.) Carnation thick cream (25% m.f.)* + enough evaporated milk [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/cathies-pumpkin-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/vanilla-scented-quince-and-pear-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/vanilla-scented-quince-and-pear-pie/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:56:34 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=16607 INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST 1 tsp salt 3 cups plus 2 tbsp. flour, (either all-purpose or half pastry and half all-purpose flour) 1 cup plus 5 tbsp. butter FOR THE FILLING Zest of 1 lemon, in large strips 1 star anise pod 1 stick canela or ½ stick cinnamon 1 vanilla bean, seeds and husks [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/vanilla-scented-quince-and-pear-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/grammas-pie-crust/ http://www.cookingmela.com/grammas-pie-crust/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:35:13 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=16547 Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups shortening 3 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 egg 1/2 cup water Directions In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly. In a small bowl, mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/grammas-pie-crust/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/strawberry-pie-with-meringue-crust/ http://www.cookingmela.com/strawberry-pie-with-meringue-crust/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:35:14 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=16483 Ingredients 2 egg whites 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar 1/4 c. sugar 1 pkg. Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Vanilla  Pudding 1 c. nonfat milk 1.5 cups Cool Whip Free 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries Directions Meringue Crust: Heat oven to 275°. Spray pie plate with non-stick cooking spray. Beat egg whites and cream of [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/strawberry-pie-with-meringue-crust/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-pie/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:35:21 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=15827 Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup butter 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 (8 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts 2 cups milk 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and peanut butter. Heat in the microwave until soft; [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/pecan-cheese-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/pecan-cheese-pie/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:35:25 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=15792 1/2 (15-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 4 large eggs, divided 3/4 cup sugar, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans 1 cup light corn syrup Preparation 1. Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions. Fold edges under, and crimp. [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/pecan-cheese-pie/feed/ 0