Kaster's Chat and Chew

"We talk a lot, we eat a lot, we even drink and belch a lot....we're a crazy pair, yah, we're cousins" (-theme song to The Patty Duke Show_....Ok, that isn't how the song goes but then again, we have never marched to the beat of the same drummer. Anyway, here are some of our latest or favorite dishes. Eat up!

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Harry Potter recipe's

I borrowed these from Danielle's site. I thought it was a really cute idea.

Harry Potter recipes

Butterbeer! It warms you up AND tastes great. Now in take-away form from The Three Broomsticks. (Many thanks to Melissa for this recipe!)Ingredients:
1 cup (8 oz) club soda or cream soda
½ cup (4 oz) butterscotch syrup (ice cream topping)
½ tablespoon butter Directions:Step 1: Measure butterscotch and butter into a 2 cup (16 oz) glass. Microwave on high for 1 to 1½ minutes, or until syrup is bubbly and butter is completely incorporated.Step 2: Stir and cool for 30 seconds, then slowly mix in club soda. Mixture will fizz quite a bit.Step 3: Serve in two coffee mugs or small glasses; a perfectly warm Hogwarts treat for two!Step 4: Tell us how this recipe is on the feedback form.


Ton-Tongue toffee just for you, though we promise it's been anti-jinxed to keep your tongues small! (Many thanks to Rachel for this recipe!)Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
8 tablespoons of butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or imitation)
1½ cups water
Additionally, a candy thermometer is required Directions:Step 1: In a medium saucepan, mix all ingredients and melt over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved.Step 2: Without furter stirring, boil until mixture reaches 290°F on your candy thermometer.Step 3: Pour mixture into a greased or buttered 9"x12" pan and let cool until almost firm to the touch.Step 4: Score surface into 2" squares with a sharp knife, but do not cut completely.Step 5: When cool, break into pieces (this should be easier if toffee was properly scored).Step 6: Enjoy! Makes 1¼ pounds of toffee.

Treacle Fudge is a sweet treat from Mrs. Weasley or a tooth-breaker from Hagrid. Be sure yours doesn't get too hard! (Many thanks to Aurora for this recipe)Ingredients:
½ cup light cream or evaporated milk
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoos unsalted butter
1/3 cup molasses Directions:Step 1: In a large bowl, mix cream, brown sugar and salt together.Step 2: In a saucepan, melt the chocolate and butter together. Remove from heat and add molasses.Step 3: Add the chocolate mixtures and cream mixtures together. Pour mixture into a pan and let cool.Step 4: Cut into squares after cooled and serve. Enjoy!


Pumpkin Juice, a favorite for feasts at Hogwarts that you can now take home with you!Ingredients:
2 cups of pumpkin, chopped up into chunks
2 cups of apple juice
½ cup of pineapple juice
1 teaspoon of honey (more or less to your liking
Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg and/or Allspice (all ground, to taste) Directions:Step 1: Juice the pumpkin pieces by squeezing through a cheesecloth or using a juicer if you have one.Step 2: Pour the pumpkin juice, apple juice and pineapple juice into a blender.Step 3: Add the honey (we recommend you start with 1 teaspoon, as you can add some later!) to the juices and blend thoroughly.Step 4: Add your spices (to taste). This might take some experimentation to get right.Step 5: Chill your pumpkin juice or serve iced and enjoy!

1 Comments:

At Sunday, May 14, 2006 3:20:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kewl Site!

 

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