HEALTHY TALK

An Apricot is juicy, bright colored flesh and is rich in the antioxidant beta-carotene also in iron and potassium.
Pineapple is healthy and should be eaten often.
Pineapples are a source of vitamin C and potassium.
Pineapples may also have anti-inflammatory effects.

Eggplant, or Aubergine

Eggplant, or aubergine as it is called in France, is a vegetable.
Eggplants belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, which also includes tomatoes, sweet peppers and potatoes.
The Eggplant, Aubergine, Melongene, Brinjal or Guinea Squash (Solanum melongena) is a plant of the family Solanaceae (also known as the nightshades) and genus Solanum.
Important term:
Nightshades are a diverse group of ...foods, herbs, shrubs, and trees that have fascinated scientists, doctors, and nutritionists for centuries.
"Nightshade" is actually the common name used to describe over 2,800 species of plants, many with very different properties and constituents. All of the plants, however, belong to a scientific order called Polemoniales, and to a scientific family called Solanaceae.
The ancient ancestors of eggplant grew wild in India and were first cultivated in China in the 5th century B.C.
Choose eggplants that are firm and heavy for their size.
These are in different sizes, shapes and colors, though typically purple. There are even orange varieties.
The mineral that is most abundant in eggplant is manganese.
Other minerals present in eggplant are copper, potassium and magnesium. Small amounts of calcium, iron, phosphorus and
zinc can also be found in eggplant.

Besan Ka Chila

Besan Ka Chila
Ingredients
1 Cup Besan / Bengal gram flour,
2 Tbsp Paneer grated,
2 Tbsp Tomato cut finely,
Salt, Turmeric powder and Red Chilly powder
... to taste.
Grind coarsely
3 Tbsp Leftover Cooked Rice,
3 Tbsp Sweet Corn,
1/2 Onion.

METHOD
Mix all well, use water to make a thick batter.
Put a non stick tava to heat.
Put a spoonful of batter and spread to make
small size pancake.
Sprinkle drops of oil and after few seconds, flip
the side.
Again spread some oil, allow to cook golden
color.
Serve with bread butter and tomato sauce, along
with green chutney.

8 Must Eat foods for a healthy diet:

8 Must Eat foods for a healthy diet:
1. Nuts: Eaten in moderation can reduce bad cholesterol
2. Oily fish: Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines & Trout boost vitamins
3. Beetroot: Improves stamina
4. Dark, leafy greens: Their nutrients give your health a boost
5. Onions: Help lower blood pressure
6. Tomatoes: Helps strengthen the immune system
7. Berries: Their antioxidants help in cleansing the body
8. Oats: Reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes, lowers    cholesterol, reduces blood pressure and helps in digestion.

EAT ORGANIC PLEASE .. .

EAT ORGANIC PLEASE .. .
Organic foods are foods that are produced using methods that do not involve modern synthetic inputs such as synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Organic foods are not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents, or chemical food additives.
In 1939, Lord Northbourne coined the term organic farming in
his book Look to the Land (1940).
Those consumers interested in organic food would look for non-chemically treated, non-use of unapproved pesticides, fresh or minimally processed food.
They mostly had to buy directly from growers: "Know your farmer, know your food".
Even if washing and peeling the produce you buy, there still may be unsafe levels of toxic pesticides present.
Today there is no limit to organic farm sizes and many large corporate farms currently have come up.
These Organic farms do not consume or release synthetic pesticides into the environment.
They also meaning the organic farms use less energy and produce less waste. Preserve the soil. Also Protect the water.
WHY GO ' ORGANIC '?
Organic products have been grown and handled according to strict procedures without persistent toxic chemical inputs.
The produce are strong, healthy plants that become nourishing food for people and animals.
The best reason 4 going organic could be ...
Organic agriculture is one way to prevent any more of these chemicals from getting into the air, earth and water that sustain us.
The organic food may also help you fight off diseases.
Protect the health of children. Children are exposed to four times the level of pesticides in food than adults.
Always remember u have 2 ' Look after your own health.'
It's healthy on average, organic food contains higher levels of vitamin C and essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and chromium as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants.
Many people prefer organic food because they say it tastes better.
Switching to organic is tough for many who don’t want to pay higher prices but the decision is yours . . .
Make it today.

READ FEW HEALTHY TIPS

Try as much as possible not to eat stale food even if it has been preserved properly in the refrigerator, as it may contain germs.
Try having smaller meals at regular intervals rather than larger meals.
Start by eating salads before your main course and
avoid overeating as much as possible.

Instant Spaghetti

Instant Spaghetti
INGREDIENTS:
2 Cups Boiled Spaghetti Pasta,
2 Tomatoes blanched and pureed,
1 Onion chopped,
1 Tbsp Ginger| Garlic paste,
2 Tbsp Capsicum,
1 Tbsp White Sauce,
2 Tbsp cheese grated,
2 Tbsp Tomato Sauce,
1 Tbsp Chilly Sauce,
1 Tbsp Oil,
1\4 Tsp Chilly Flakes,
1\4 Tsp Oregano,
1\2 Tsp Sugar,
Salt and pepper powder to taste.
METHOD:
Boil the pasta in lots of water with oil and some 
salt added to it.
Drain and wash in running water to stop the 
cooking process.
Put a pan to heat add the oil, onion, ginger 
garlic paste and the cut capsicum.
Blanch the tomatoes.
Grind in a mixer the blanched tomatoes.
Now add the tomato puree, chilly sauce, tomato
sauce, white sauce, chilly flakes, oregano, sugar, 
salt, pepper pd, also add the pastas.
Mix well, check the salt and add the cheese .
Serve hot with some chilly flakes .

Best Quotes n Proverbs Ever..

All happiness depends upon a leisurely breakfast.
A smiling face is half the meal.
Latvian Proverb
Shipping is a terrible thing to do to vegetables.
They probably get jet-lagged, just like people. ~Elizabeth Berry
The belly rules the mind.
~Spanish Proverb
Great eaters and great sleepers are incapable of anything else that is great.
~Henry IV of France
Worries go down better with soup.
~Jewish Proverb
An empty belly is the best cook.
~Estonian Proverb
Condensed milk is wonderful. I don't see how they can get a cow to sit down on those little cans.
~Fred Allen

One 2 four tips ..

tip 1
AVOID PEELING THE FRUITS AND VEGGIES 
AS THE NUTRIENTS ARE IN THE SKIN..
tip2
BEFORE STARTING THE PROCESS OF FRYING, SPRINKLE SOME SALT. THIS WILL HELP AS THE
FOOD WILL NOT STICK TO THE BASE AND WILL ABSORB LESS OIL..
tip3
MAKE THE BEST CAKES BY WEIGHING THE EXACT QUANTITY OF INGREDIENTS.
tip4
KEEP GHEE FRESH FOR A LONGER TIME BY PUTTING IN IT A SMALL PIECE OF JAGGERY ..

Pizza Toast

Pizza Toast
Ingredients
10 - 12 Bread slices,
Few spoons butter on one side,
1 Capsicum cut into small pieces,
1 Tomato cut into small pieces,
1 Onion cut into small pieces,
5 Tbsp Cheese cut into small pieces,
[ 2 processed, cooking cheese cubes ]
1 Tsp Tabasco sauce,
1 Tsp Chilly Flakes,
1 Tsp Oregano,
1 Tbsp Tomato sauce,
Salt and Pepper powder to taste.
Mix all ingredients except bread and butter.
Apply butter on one side.
Heat a sandwich toaster.
Put the stuffing and close with another bread slice.
Put in the sandwich toaster with buttered side as
the outer one.
Let it turn golden brown, cut and serve with some
tomato sauce.

Tips 2 Choose & Eat .

Tips 2 Choose & Eat . . .
Almonds are a gr8 source of Vit E, Magnesium
and also good in fiber.
It has protein, copper, phosphorous and Riboflavin.
Spinach is high in protein and iron, also a good source
of calcium and a powerful antioxidant.
Rock salt has natural minerals needed by the body.
Bananas are high in antioxidants. They have natural sugar and loaded with potassium.
Pumpkin is high in fiber and good antioxidant, low in calories.

A FRUITY NOTE

Fruit Juice means a drink produced by squeezing or crushing fruit. Juice prepared by mechanically squeezing or macerating fruit or vegetable flesh without the application of heat or solvents.
A Fruit Pulp means the soft, juicy, edible part of a fruit.
Fruit Punch (drink) is the term for a wide assortment of drinks, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic,
generally containing fruit or fruit juice. Punch is typically served at parties in large, wide bowls, known
as punch bowls.
A Fruit Squash (also called cordial) is a non-alcoholic concentrated syrup that is usually fruit-flavored and usually made from fruit juice, water, and sugar or a sugar substitute. Modern squashes may also contain food coloring and additional flavoring. Some traditional squashes contain herbal extracts, most notably elderflower and ginger.
Fruit syrup as a food ingredient is a concentrated juice made from a less expensive fruit (such as apples, pears, or pineapples) and used to sweeten more expensive fruits or products and to extend their quantity. A typical use would be for an "all-fruit" strawberry spread that contains apple juice as well as strawberries.
A Mocktail or a Virgin cocktail,  is a beverage which does not contain any intoxicating alcohol.
A non alcoholic drink, or mocktail, is made of one or more kinds of beverages such as fruit juices or mixers.
It is usually shaken or stirred before serving.
A Fruit based Smoothie is a blended and sometimes sweetened beverage made from fresh fruit
(fruit smoothie) and in special cases can contain chocolate or peanut butter. In addition to fruit,
many smoothies include crushed ice, frozen fruit, honey or contain syrup and ice ingredients.

TIPS 4 THE DAY :
TIP 1
In the basic kadhi add boiled n cut pieces of potato after
a quick saute in a pan with a sprinkle of little salt n red 
chilly powder.
TIP 2
Another healthy option try adding to the kadhi
boiled moong green sprouts.
TIP 3
Saute sliced onion with a sprinkle of salt n red 
chilly powder. Add to the ' kadhi '.

TIPS TO MAKE BEST KOTAS

TIPS TO MAKE BEST KOTAS
TRY USING READY MADE GULAB JAMUN 
MIX TO GET SOFT KOFTAS . . .
Tip:
Always add the koftas, when to serve or else they will crumble and absorb all the kadhi or the gravy.

DO U WANT SOME MORE QUOTES

SOME MORE QUOTES
Soup is just a way of screwing you out of a meal.
~Jay Leno
No man is lonely eating spaghetti; it requires so much attention.
~Christopher Morley
Fish, to taste right, must swim three times - in water, in butter, and in wine.
~Polish Proverb
Lettuce is like conversation; it must be fresh and crisp, so sparkling that you scarcely notice the bitter in it.
~Charles Dudley Warner
Food for thought is no substitute for the real thing. 
 ~Walt Kelly

DO U KNOW WHAT ' Comfort food ' MEANS?

Comfort food is food prepared traditionally, that may have
a nostalgic or sentimental appeal, or
simply provide an easy-to-eat, easy-to-digest meal rich in calories, nutrients, or both.
Many comfort foods are flavorful and easily eaten, having 
soft consistencies.
The term was first used, according to Webster's Dictionary,
in 1977.
It also means food that is simply prepared and gives a sense 
of wellbeing; typically food with a high sugar or carbohydrate content that is associated with childhood or with home cooking.
It is foods that soothe the psyche.
Comfort food identifications into four categories like nostalgic foods, indulgence foods, convenience foods, and physical comfort foods.
The identification of particular items as comfort food may be idiosyncratic patterns.
In one study of American preferences, "males preferred warm, hearty, meal-related comfort foods
(such as steak, casseroles, and soup), while females instead preferred comfort foods that were more snack related (such 
as chocolate and ice cream).
In addition, younger people preferred more snack-related comfort foods compared to those over 55 years of age."
The study also revealed strong connections between consumption of comfort foods and feelings of guilt.
Food is the gift we give ourselves. Comfort food feels good.
When there is cravings for comfort foods. "We go to those foods that we really enjoy."

Some more quotes

Studies find top 3 most stressful moments in people's lives: death, divorce, and properly pronouncing "Worcestershire sauce."
~Tony Hsieh
Whatsoever was the father of a disease, an ill diet was the mother.
~George Herbert
Life goes faster on protein.
~Martin H. Fischer
Life is an onion and one cries while peeling it. ~French Proverb
Did you ever stop to taste a carrot? Not just eat it, but taste it?
You can't taste the beauty and energy of the earth in a Twinkie.
~Terri Guillemets
Soup is liquid comfort.
~Author Unknown
"Cookery is not chemistry. It is an art. It requires instinct and taste rather than exact measurements."
~ Marcel Boulestin
"Happy and successful cooking doesn't rely only on know-how;
it comes from the heart, makes great demands on the palate and needs enthusiasm and a deep love
of food to bring it to life."
~ Georges Blanc
"Cuisine is only about making foods taste
the way they are supposed to taste."
~ Chef Charlie Trotter

JACKET POTATO IS . . .

JACKET POTATO IS . . .
A baked potato served with the jacket on.
Baked potato is that has been cooked by baking it in an oven.
Potatoes in their jackets (means potato with its skin) are unique by themselves.
For making ' potatoes in their jackets ':
Take a good size potato. Wash, wipe and prick the potato.
Rub oil and salt all over the potato.
Wrap the potato in aluminum foil, bake until soft.
Cooking jacket potatoes also means you keep all the vitamin C which is stored just below their skins. This essential vitamin is
lost in peeling.

Chickoo milk shake

Make a healthy Chickoo milk shake which all will love it.
INGREDIENTS
1 Chickoo, cut into pieces,
1 cup Chilled Milk,
1 Scoop Vanilla Ice cream,
4-5 Ice cubes,
1 tsp Sugar.
METHOD
Put all the ingredients in a mixer jar, 
churn for some time.
Serve chilled.

TIPS 4 USING THE OVEN

TIPS 4 USING THE OVEN
1 Best baking tips to use the oven are always follow
the temperature and time from the original recipe, as
a guideline and always checking when ' 3/4 ' done.
Check and prevent burning of the food.
When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go by your
own taste.
2 Always preheat of the oven is the most important, when 
 using the oven.
3 All cooking times are based on a preheated oven unless  otherwise stated in the recipe.
4 Place food in the center of the oven for even baking. 
 Baking is usually done in the middle of the oven.
TWO USEFUL TIPS . . .
In one tablespoon there are 3 teaspoons.
In one dessert spoon there are 2 teaspoons.

TASTY GARLIC BREAD

TASTY GARLIC BREAD
INGREDIENTS:
TOASTED BREAD SLICES.
MIX IN BUTTER OREGANO, CHILLY FLAKES,
GRATED GARLIC, PEPPER POWDER.
MIX WELL.
APPLY ON HOT TOASTED BREAD SLICES…

A VERY IMPORTANT BAKING TIPS.. CUPCAKES

A VERY IMPORTANT BAKING TIPS.. CUPCAKES
A regular cake recipe will give many many mini cupcakes.
Try to use the paper liners, which come in various colors and
designs.
Always fill liners 2/3 full of batter, give space 2 rise while baking..
Cupcakes are best eaten the same day they are made.

Mithai 4 the weekend

MITHAI ROLL
INGREDIENTS :
2 Tbsp Breadcrumbs,
2 Tbsp Tutti Frutti,
1\2 Tbsp Butter,
1 1\2 Tbsp Condensed Milk,
4 Tbsp Cookies| Biscuits Crush,
3 Tbsp Dessicated Coconut,
Aluminium Foil.
METHOD :
Mix all together except the dessicated coconut,
give a roll shape and on a aluminium foil spread the coconut and place the roll, gently wrap it and put in fridge.
Cut and serve.

TIPS & Healthy tips

TIP: 1
EAT GREEN VEGETABLES IN MEALS AS THEY HAVE DISEASE REDUCING BENEFITS.
TIP: 2
HAVE SOUPS AND SALADS AS THEY ARE HEALTHY 
AND FILLING.
USE LEFTOVER ' KHICHIDI '
Do not throw away leftover KHICHIDI
Use it to make dough using atta, salt, chilly powder and khichidi, using water.
Healthy tips
1 Eggs, which are full of protein, will help you feel fuller longer.
2 Eat Grapefruit as it has phytochemicals that reduce insulin levels, that may force your body to convert calories into energy rather than flab.
3 Pears are a good source of vitamin C and copper. 
Both of these nutrients are antioxidants.
Pear's fiber helps prevent constipation.

TIPS TIPS TIPS TIPS TIPS

TIPS TIPS TIPS TIPS TIPS
1 When cooking any green vegetables add few drops of lemon juice to its retain green color.
2 When making Samosa or Kachori and wish a crisp covering, remember to add few drops of vinegar in Maida, when making the dough.
3 When making a cake batter and wish to avoid the smell of eggs then add little honey. . .
4 Keep Paneer fresh in a bowl of water and in the fridge.
Also keep fresh coconut in a bowl of water in the
fridge and change the water daily.

Fafda is a Gujarati and Rajasthani snack

Fafda
Fafda is a Gujarati and Rajasthani snack that is had at tea time. The chickpea based dish is long strips of dough that has been deep fried.
This dish is very popular during the Indian festival of Dhussera and Fafda is a very popular as a snack in Gujarat.
These may be served with spicy papaya chutney and sometimes also called as ' fafda gathia', served with fried green chilies and coriander chutney.
These ' fafda gathiya ' are served with delicious dips like chutney recipes. The other recipes uses gram flour as main ingredient and involves sauteing, also curd, green chilli and various other spices are added. 
Generally a ' Papaya chutney ' is known as papaya sambharo served as accompaniment with gathiya and snacks.
Papaya chutney is so popular thus served with Khaman, papdi or fafda. Which can be freshly made at home.

FAFDA WITH A CABBAGE MASALA

FAFDA WITH A CABBAGE MASALA
Ingredients
1\2 Cabbage cut in long pieces,
2-3 Tbsp Oil,
1\8 Tsp Mustard seeds,
4-5 Green Chillies cut in long pieces,
4 Tbsp Bengal gram flour | Besan,
1-2 Tbsp Sugar,
Salt and Turmeric powder to taste.
Method
Cut the cabbage in slightly thick and long pieces.
Wash them.
Also cut the green Chillies in long pieces.
Put a pan to heat add oil and add the mustard
seeds.
Now add the cabbage, stir well. Also add salt and
turmeric powder.
Sprinkle some water, cover and cook for 5 minutes
on low heat.
Check, if soft, add the green chillies and cook for
few seconds.
Now add the besan and sugar.
Serve hot with the fafdas.

DID U START YOUR DAY ON A HEALTHY & HAPPY NOTE. . .

DID U START YOUR DAY ON A HEALTHY & HAPPY NOTE. . .
Be thankful and count your blessings with a smile, first thing
in the
mornings.. Happiness is a choice we make each morning....
Try to wake up and think of one nice thing you can do for yourself that day.
If you start your day right, your day will be more fruitful 
and fulfilling, just try.
It’s important that you get at least seven hours of sleep every night so you’ll always wake up feeling fresh.
Try 2 mentally prepare yourself for your morning routine and the day ahead.
Stretching your muscles before getting up will help wake up your body and mind.
If you start your day with a positive outlook, you will be more productive.
Many people enjoy waking up in the morning and going for a morning walk and their daily exercise routine.
Your body needs water as well as food after 6-8 hours of sleep.
Prepare a healthy breakfast. Breakfast is no wonder the most important meal of the day.
Breakfast fuels our bodies for our entire day.
While getting dressed, or preparing your breakfast, you can relax your mind by listening to music.
Don’t forget to kiss each and every member of your family, including your pets, before you or they leave the house. 
This is a good as well as a positive habit that will never fail
to start your day right.
Always remember of the good things you have in your life.
A HEALTHY TIP
A single apple can provide as much energy as a cup of coffee.

How 2 Get Rid of Bad Smells in Your Fridge.

Get Rid of Bad Smells in Your Fridge.
If any bad smell in your refrigerator that you can't seem
to get rid of, then try then try some of these tips..
Try to clean the fridge with soap and water,
Clean all the shelves and drawers with soap and water.
Try 2 Keep a cup of coffee in freezer, and baking soda after
the coffee.
Also try keeping a couple of drops of vanilla essence would work.
So no harm if you try this out. You can soak a cotton ball in vanilla and place it on a plate in the fridge until the bad odor
is gone.
Household tips. . .
A sewer odor coming from the drain means it is produced by the sewer gas.
Use cut lemons, oranges in the kitchen sinks, bathrooms to get rid of the smell.
If any garbage odor in your home, then wash
your garbage cans on a regular basis.
Keep them outdoors in the sun.
Get rid the air of the smell of burned food in the oven, sprinkle cinnamon in a baking dish and place
it in the oven while it’s still warm.
Pouring vinegar down the drain is an effective means of eliminating odors.

Ice Creams that can be easily made at home..

A Varieties of  Ice Creams that can be easily made at home..
TIP : USE READY MADE ' VANILLA' OR 'STRAWBERRY' OR 'BUTTERSCOTCH' ICE CREAM TO CREATE YOUR OWN FLAVORS..
TIP 2
Always bring the ready made ice cream to room temperature before starting to mix.
CHOCO CHOCO ICE CREAM

Ingredients

half liter Vanilla ice cream,
1 Five star bar,
1 Mars bar,
1 tsp Chocolate powder,
1 tsp Cocoa powder,
1 tsp Sugar,
Few spoons milk.
Mix the softened ice cream with melted Chocolate bars, like  one five star and one mars bar.
Melt both also add one tea spoon chocolate powder, cocoa powder, one tea spoon sugar, milk and added to the ready made vanilla ice cream and put to set in a air tight container ...
Add some nut if you wish.
TRY THESE OPTIONS ALSO..
1 In the vanilla ice cream add crushed chikki
( praline crushed) and also add some chocolate sauce, put to 
set in a air tight container in the freezer section of the fridge.
2 In the ready made vanilla ice cream add the tutti frooti and some cut pieces of sugar coated jelly.
Also add home made jelly(before it sets), mix and set in the freezer.
3 Don’t be afraid to add your favorite fruits or nuts in the basic vanilla ice cream like strawberries Puree, strawberry jam n strawberry crush done in a mixer grinder. Now mix this strawberry puree to vanilla ice cream, cover n put in freezer section to set.
4 In the vanilla ice cream add soaked fig paste and cut pieces also. Also use raisins with cashew nuts.
Go ahead add crushed pieces of cookies and crumbled brownie in the vanilla ice cream.
5 Sandwich ice cream is when ice cream is applied between two biscuits or cookies, topped with chocolate sauce and fruits..

A Piping bag or a pastry bag

A Piping bag or a pastry bag is an often cone or triangular shaped, hand-held bag made from cloth, paper, or plastic that
is used to pipe semi-solid foods by pressing them through a narrow opening at one end, for many purposes including cake decoration.
A conical bag with an opening for a nozzle, made of cloth and lined with plastic used for cream decoration or making pastries.
There are many differently shaped nozzles commonly used to produce star, leaf, and flower-petal shapes.
Also besides icing, pastry bags are commonly used to shape meringue and whipped cream, and to fill doughnuts with jelly or custard. They are used to form cream puffs, eclairs, and ladyfingers.
These could be re-usable bags, disposable ones, or one you can make from parchment.
Piping bags can be one time use. Which are made by cutting the corner of a plastic bag to fit a tip or a nozzle, or if you do not have nozzle. Then cut a small hole in the corner and will be able design your cake.

The marshmallow

The marshmallow . . .

The marshmallow is a confection that, in its modern form, typically consists of sugar, corn syrup, water, gelatin that has been softened in hot water, dextrose, vanilla flavorings, and sometimes coloring, whipped to a spongy consistency. 

Some marshmallow recipes call for eggs.
Marshmallows are a confection a candy. They've been around in the form we know them since the mid-1800s.
Marshmallows have a history that reaches back
to ancient civilizations and are still a big part of American tradition and pop culture today.
They are called "marshmallows" because part of the early recipe called for sap from the root of the marshmallow plant.
The use of marshmallow to make a sweet dates back to ancient Egypt, where the recipe called for extracting sap from the plant and mixing it with nuts and honey.
DID U KNOW THIS .. . .
1 Chocolate-coated marshmallow treats are produced in different variations around the world, with several countries claiming to have invented it or hailing it as their "national confection."
The first chocolate-coated marshmallow treat was created about 200 years ago in Denmark.
2 Marshmallow creme is an American food item.
It is a very sweet, spreadable, marshmallow-like confection. Marshmallow creme and peanut butter are used to create a Fluffernutter sandwich.
3 Marshmallow dip is a sweet, dessert-like mixture that can be made from various types of marshmallow combined with other ingredients to make a treat used as a dip for fruits, crackers or cakes.
The marshmallows can be combined with melted chocolate, chocolate syrup, vanilla, jams or preserves, pieces of diced fruit or even crushed graham crackers.
4 Marshmallow squares are a dessert whose primary ingredient is marshmallows, but can also come in one of two types, one is crispy and the other are non-crispy.
There are usually only a few ingredients used.
5 Marshmallow brownies are made from chocolate, marshmallow, and often butterscotch to create a gooey twist to a classic brownie treat.
6 Sugar-free marshmallows contain artificial sweeteners in place of sugar, so they are low-calorie alternatives to the regular spongy confections that many people enjoy.
7 Marshmallow Fudge has a variety of different ingredients may be added to the fudge base to make different flavors.

One of the most common variations is marshmallow fudge, which usually adds chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted nuts

to the fudge base.
8 Marshmallow syrup has two definitions. The first, and possibly most familiar, is a thick, sugary syrup made from marshmallow fluff. It may be eaten on cakes and confections, breakfast pastries, and even ice cream. The second kind of marshmallow syrup is an herbal syrup usually consumed for medicinal purposes. This second kind of marshmallow syrup is also sweet, but should generally be taken under the supervision of a doctor or trained herbalist.
9 Marshmallow pie refers to any type of pie that has marshmallows as a main ingredient.
Marshmallows are sweet confections that easily adapt to dessert items.
10 A kosher marshmallow is a type of soft, spongy dessert created with gelatin made from fish or other animals that are designated as kosher.
11 Vegan Marshmallows are marshmallows made in accordance with the dietary restrictions to by those living a vegan lifestyle.
Such restrictions mean that vegan foods do not contain eggs, butter, milk, or other ingredients produced by animals. Vegan marshmallows are, therefore, produced without such products and utilize other ingredients to replace them.
12 Marshmallows Fondant, or sugar paste, is a type of icing that may serve as a topping or filling for desserts. Two main varieties of fondant exist: poured fondant and rolled fondant.
The primary components of fondant are sugar, water, and corn syrup.
13 Marshmallow tea is made from the marshmallow plant, which grows perennial throughout North America, Western Europe and Asia. The root contains a gel-like substance that is commonly known as mucilage, which is the primary source of the tea’s benefits. Marshmallow tea has been used by several cultures for its medicinal benefits for over 2,000 years.
14 Marshmallow root is an herbal remedy used for multiple ailments, marshmallow root is the base of the marshmallow plant. Medicinally, the root may be used for anything from chapped skin to the common cold. Marshmallow root may also be used as a cosmetic ingredient.
15 Cereal marshmallows are pieces of crunchy marshmallows that are sometimes included in sweet breakfast cereals.
16 A marshmallow roaster is a long, fork-like device used to hold marshmallows as a person browns them over a flame.
Marshmallow has primarily been used as a traditional herbal soothing agent for conditions of the respiratory and digestive tracts.