Jingle Bell Yummy Tummy: The Bristol, Gurugram brings you delicious and mouthwatering Christmas Recipes

Red Velvet Pancake 

Ingredients Quantity

10 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 Cup [Chopped]

Sugar 1-1/4 Cups

Baking Cocoa 2/3 Cups

Baking Soda 6 tsp

Baking Powder 4 tsp

Salt 5 tsp

Additional Ingredients (for each batch)

Buttermilk 2 cups

Eggs 2

Red food coloring 2 tsp

Butter and maple syrup

Method

· In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking soda and salt all together.

· Place 2 cups in each of five resalable plastic bags or containers.

· Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months

To prepare pancakes

· Pour the mixed ingredients into a large bowl.

· In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs and food coloring.

· Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

· Pour batter by 1/4 cupful’s onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top.

· Cook until the second side is golden brown.

· Serve with butter and syrup.

Mocha Cashew Butter

Ingredients Quantity

Salted Cashews 3 cups

Softened Butter 1/2 cup

Semisweet Chocolate Chips 1/2 cup

Instant Coffee Granules 2 tsp

Water 2 tsp

Salted Cashews (optional)

Method

· Place cashews in a food processor.

· Cover and process until finely ground.

· Add half of the butter; process until smooth.

· Transfer to a small bowl.

· In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, coffee granules, water along with remaining butter.

· Cook and stir over low heat until smooth.

· Stir into cashew mixture.

· Top with additional cashews if desired.

· Store in the refrigerator.

Mother Christmas Cake

Ingredients Quantity

Chopped Peeled Tart Apples (about 2 large) 3 cups

Sugar 2 cups

Apple Juice 1/2 cup

Eggs 3

Vegetable Oil 3/4 cup

Vanilla Extracts 1 tsp

All-purpose Flour 3 cups

Apple Pie Spice (Cinnamon) 2 tsp

Salt 1 tsp

Coarsely Chopped Pecans 2 cups

Candied Red Cherries, halved 1/2 pound

Candied Green Cherries, halved 1/2 pound

Diced Candied Pineapple 1/2 pound

Salted Cashews (optional)

Method

· Line three 8×4-inch loaf pans with waxed paper

· Grease the paper and set aside.

· In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar and apple juice; let stand for 15 minutes.

· In a bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla.

· Add to apple mixture; mix well.

· Combine the flour, apple pie spice, baking soda and salt; add to apple mixture and mix well.

· Fold in pecans, cherries and pineapple.

· Pour into prepared pans.

· Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

· Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

· Remove waxed paper.

· Cool completely.

    Executive Chef Anil Dahiya The Bristol Hotel, Gurugram Born to a royal Jaat           family where men were not commonly allowed into the kitchen, Executive Chef Anil Dahiya broke the rule and entered the culinary world with great enthusiasm. He started his hospitality journey in 1996, when he got his Diploma in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management , New Delhi. He began his career under their kitchen management scheme from the Oberoi hotels. He spent several years with the Oberoi hotels, followed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), ITC and Lemon Tree Hotels. He is currently the Executive Chef of The Bristol Hotel, Gurugram. Chef Dahiya has amassed a great deal of knowledge and developed numerous culinary skills, having worked with many renowned chefs such as Chef Vincent Joseph, Chef Michael Beechey, Chef Marshal and Chef Sadhu Rohilla. He takes pride in creating and experimenting with new techniques and ingredients. Chef Dahiya loves to cook food in numerous ways, utilizing different unique techniques. He has

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