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Taramosalata (Fish roe salad - meze)

  Photo taken from Athinorama Umami Taramosalata There are also the Greek classics, think something like a dip but instead of using nachos or vegetables to eat them we use bread. Taramosalata is one of those dishes.   It is roe fish blended into a creamy pink dip of pureed potatoes with parsley, lemon juice, and finely chopped onion (optional).   In meze, this is one of the first dishes that it is served.   In taverns, they always bring it along with salad, tzatziki, and tahini.   We will talk about the last two later.   Well, let’s see our recipe…   Ingredients 2 kg tarama (fish roe). 1 large potato or two small ones 450gr of Greek bread 1 tsp of shredded and dried onion 1 cup olive oil The juice of one lemon (medium size) Tarama is the hardest ingredient to find, so it is a good idea to look at groceries that import Mediterranean food. It is usually sold in larger jars, but you can store the remainder in the freezer for months. Peel the potatoes and cut t

Biscuit Flower Pots filled with Chocolate Cream (Video included)

One of my kids loves truffles or “troufes” as we call them in Greek. The ingredients that I normally use to make those truffles are the same as the Flower Pots Ingredients in this recipe.

Few days ago my son wanted me to make troufes for him, so I thought that I could experiment with a new dessert, and both my son and I could be happy with the results (if everything went fine, that is…).

The end result is what you can see in this post. Not only my son, but all the family was pleased with the Biscuit Flower Pots. You can try making these pots with your kids. It is an easy process that will make them creative and happy at the same time.

Good luck with your attempt…
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Biscuit Flower Pots filled with Chocolate Cream
Makes 16 Flower Pots

Flower Pots Ingredients
300gr Morning Coffee biscuits (or Petit Beurre biscuits)
100gr raw almonds
100gr powder sugar
100gr Cadbury Cocoa Powder
½ cup of fresh milk
25gr unsalted butter
1 tablespoon brandy
16 small silicone cups

Flower Pots Preparation Method
1) In a food processor, process biscuits until fine; then repeat the same process with the almonds.
2) Add butter to the milk and heat it in the microwave until the butter is completely melted. Allow to cool and add the brandy.
3) In a big bowl combine all ingredients and mix until well blended. (It will be a sticky mixture.)
4) With the help of a teaspoon cover the interior sides of the silicone cups.
5) Refrigerate for at least an hour. Then remove the mixture from the silicone cups and lay the biscuit cups onto a tray. Return them to the refrigerator until the chocolate cream will be ready.

Chocolate Cream Ingredients
120gr Candy Minis (or any other milk chocolate)
50gr dark cooking chocolate
½ cup fresh cream
1 cup fresh milk
1 tablespoon corn flour

Chocolate Cream Preparation Method
1) Cut the candy minis and dark chocolate into small pieces; add the fresh cream.
2) Melt them in the microwave at high temperature for 1 minute. Stir with a spatula until well combined.
3) In a casserole put the fresh milk and dissolve in it the corn flour; add the chocolate mixture and cook in medium heat until the chocolate cream starts to bubble. Do not forget to stir constantly.
4) Cover the cream with clean film and allow to cool completely.
5) Refrigerate for 1 hour; with the help of a hand whisk beat the cream until it forms a smooth texture.



Flower Pot Final Preparation
You will need:
- 2 teaspoons, or
- a Wilton decorating bag with Wilton tip No. 195
- Wilton Sprinkles

With the help of two teaspoons or the decorating bag, fill the biscuit pots with the chocolate cream and then decorate them with the sprinkles.

You can serve them immediately or refrigerate them for later. Since there is no egg in the recipe they last for at least a week.

Comments

  1. O M G !!!
    You are sooooooooo talented. Your hands are blessed.

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  2. This looks a fabulous recipe and so creative in the presentation, too!

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  3. So pretty with the little pots! Very creative idea, might have to give it a try soon!

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  4. Those biscuit flower pots look so cheerful :) Perfect for a picnic!

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  5. Gosh! These flower pots look so cute and pretty :) Great for party too!

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  6. Lovely and creative as usual! I will definitely have to put on my crafty hat and have a go at making these-delicious. Thanks for sharing-buzz.

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  7. wow !!!!
    they look great!!!!
    you are the best foodie blooger!!!
    i love visiting your space every day :)
    Happy Blogging!!!!
    Food Blog News Daily
    Good Food Recipes

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  8. You do beautiful work...just added myself as a FOLLOWER!!! :)

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  9. What a treat! So pretty and delicious too.

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  10. Wow - those are beautiful...

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  11. This is my first time visiting. I can appreciate your enormous talent. I love baking too - just a different kind for special diets. :)

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  12. Oh how really clever and creative!!!! : )

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  13. Gorgeous summer treat! And I really like the photo-composition :)

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  14. wowoowow, gorgeous , the step by step photos helps a lot , kudos to you for having the patience to take all those snaps , good one :)

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  15. Wow! you're so creative, those flower pot are so cute and pretty.

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  16. Wow, those are adorable. And so creative!

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  17. Those are VERY cool! Nicely done :-)

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  18. I love the photo collage! How beautiful and what a great way to display the process. These are just adorable! I can see why your son loves them so much!

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  19. the truth is I love those troufes :-) Haven't forgotten you just had to concentrate on some exams. I think I would be tempted to eat the flower pots first, love the mix.

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  20. I love that you included the raw almonds! Looks and sounds delicious!

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  21. Who doesn't love a chocolate truffle? sounds and looks delicious. Thanks for stopping by my site :)
    Cheers,
    Suzanne

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  22. Wow! that is so cute and your gum paste flowers are just amazing, you are very talented. Happy to follow your beautiful looking blog :)

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  23. I'm so so impressed. Very cute, creative & delicious!

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  24. Wow, I want to try! They look amazing.

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  25. This sounds so yummy and your pictures are beautiful.

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  26. you make it look so easy, the photo's really help, chapeau

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  27. The flower pots are adorable, and I enjoyed the video. Like watching the recipe step by step.

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  28. How Cute. A vegan girl always brings flour pot desserts to events. Filled with tofu chocolate pudding, and LOTS of sugar!!

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  29. I love the fact you set your plate on the grass. I've done that too! LOL!

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  30. The chocolate cream sounds delicious, and I love that the pots holding it are edible too. What a fun dessert idea.

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