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Simply Fried Plantains

The Refined Chef

The Refined Chef

11 Jan 2012 | 9:45 pm

Plantains are a great food source because they are so versatile. They ripen in different stages and for green plantains, simply frying them is a great way to go. I put this dish together as appetizer or snack and like the addition of chives for the subtle onion flavor. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2-3 green plantains Olive Oil Freshly diced chives (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Servings- 4 Preparation Time- 5 minutes Cooking Time- 6-8 minutes Directions: Slice ends off each plantain Slice just through the outer skin lengthwise down each plantain Under cold running…
Fantastic Filipino Rice Flour Bread Recipe

Bread Recipe Secrets

Amanda Millen

27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

When I was visiting some friends in the Philippine Islands, several years ago, I was amazed at the amount of rice being consumed by the people. Of course, far be it for me to impose on my most gracious hosts to be served outlandish Bread Recipe when they are known for being rice producers; and rice is such a staple food. Moreover, I was pleasantly surprised that Rice Flour Bread Recipe were not as popular there as one would expect. Albeit, they do have this tasty rice batter that turns into small rice cupcakes, but not bread. So I went ahead and shared this light, high-fiber snack but which…
Homemade Nutella recipe – 107 calories

Diet Recipes under 200 calories

On a Diet

5 Jan 2012 | 10:18 am

Ever since I was a kid, I loved Nutella cream. Eating a slice of bread spread with Nutella was always a treat for me. I still have this fondness for the delicious chocolate cream, so today I would like to share with you this easy to prepare homemade Nutella recipe. Homemade Nutella recipe – 107 calories Ingredients: 125 g hazelnuts, finely ground and reduced to powder 2 tablespoons cocoa 120 g butter 120 g honey Preparation: 1. Ground the hazelnuts as finely as possible. 2. Melt the butter. 3. Combine the powdered hazelnuts, melted butter, honey and cocoa; mix. 4. Place in a container…
lighter than normal lemon pound cake

Kate in the Kitchen

Kate

27 Jan 2012 | 7:32 am

January is drawing to a close and we’ve only just now received the first good snowfall to completely cover the landscape. And with only one brief cold snap, where temperatures dropped below zero for a day or two, it really just hasn’t felt much like winter at all. Still, the calendar doesn’t lie, the light still falls off before the dinner hour -although it gets later and later every day!!- and the hum of an oven, concealing something aromatic and delicious is still welcomed in any Minnesota home. Lemon is everywhere right now. Those bright yellow orbs are certainly popular…
Okra Salad

Recipes, Food Photos & Discussion at Open Source Food

22 Jan 2012 | 1:22 am

Clean and cut okras in half.Boil okras in water for 5 minutes.Rinse okras in cold water.Cut tofu into bit size.Place okra and tofu in plate.Top with cilantro and katsuobushi.Drizzle soy pasta and sriracha on top.

Recipes, Food Photos & Discussion at Open Source Food
Okra Salad

22 Jan 2012 | 1:22 am

Clean and cut okras in half.Boil okras in water for 5 minutes.Rinse okras in cold water.Cut tofu into bit size.Place okra and tofu in plate.Top with cilantro and katsuobushi.Drizzle soy pasta and sriracha on top.
Chocolate Mousse

10 Jan 2012 | 4:46 am

Cut the chocolate into pieces Place chocolate chips in a large bowl Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan just until boiling Remove from heat and keep you. Cut the butter into small pieces. Separate the eggs Beat the egg whites very stiff with salt and sugar. In the…
Bento for busy people #1

18 Dec 2011 | 4:44 am

Hi! Thanks for looking - here are three quick recipes for your lunch box. First I should say I firmly believe that the heart and soul of anything sauteed and savory is garlic and shallot so I always prep these first and have them ready to go before cooking. Secondly,…
Vanilla Cupcakes

12 Dec 2011 | 10:30 pm

In un mixer unite il burro, la farina, lo zucchero e le uova ed impastate. Aggiungete lentamente il latte, il lievito e la vanillina. Mescolate fino a quando non ottenete un composto omogeneo. Riscaldate il forno in funzione pasticceria a 170 gradi. Versate il composto nei pirottini di carta da…
Zucchini Spaghetti

2 May 2011 | 4:42 am

We're trying to eat more healthily in our house, and one of those steps involves getting more vegetables. But you get bored with grilled, steamed, sauteed, roasted. Sometimes you need to shake things up a little bit.As a clarification: There is NO PASTA in this dish. The zucchini…

The Dogs Eat the Crumbs
Dorie's Lemon Pound Cake

24 Jan 2012 | 4:53 pm

The actual name of recipe is Perfection Pound Cake, from Dorie Greenspan's Baking From My Home to Yours, and it was baked by the Tuesdays With Dorie baking group four years ago this week. I wasn't a member of the TWD group then, and now that the group has finished baking through the book I am catching up on the ones I missed by baking the recipes chosen early in the group's history."Perfection" in the title of the recipe sets a mighty high bar. Going into my baking session I was dubious. Not because I don't trust Dorie's recipes; I do. If I were to bet that…
Spice Bars with Pecans and Raisins

15 Jan 2012 | 8:47 pm

At this point you might be "fussed-out" from rolling, cutting, decorating, and eating fancy cookies during the December baking season. These Raisin Pecan Spice Bars are a perfect January treat: they are simple to throw together and their warm spices, nuts, and dried fruit make them very welcome if you're caught in deep winter's chilly grip.n.o.e.'s notes:- The recipe from The Modern Baker by Nick Malgieri. Since I am a (very lax) member of the The Modern Baker Challenge, and the group has agreed to not post the recipes baked from the book, I'm not including the…
Galette des Rois for Epiphany

9 Jan 2012 | 11:32 pm

January 6, the twelfth day after Christmas, is the feast day of the Epiphany, which in Western Christian tradition commemorates the visit of the Three Kings to the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. I have always loved celebrating Epiphany. When my girls were small, we would all dress up in finery for our Epiphany dinner and I decorated the table with scattered glittering "jewels" and candles in golden crown-shaped holders. Based on some holiday books, I baked a cake or cupcakes with one piece of colorful candy tucked inside; the person lucky enough to find that candy would be crowned with a fancy…
Brown Sugar Pecan Shortbread Cookies (in three sizes)

3 Jan 2012 | 9:48 pm

As we saw in last week's post, the Tuesdays With Dorie group is officially finished with Dorie Greenspan's Baking; From My Home to Yours, having selected every recipe in the book over a 4 year period of weekly baking assignments. I wasn't a member in the first several months of the group's history, so I'm going back now and catching up on what I missed by baking the recipes that were selected early on. I am following the order that the recipes were originally selected in 2008 in Tuesday of the corresponding week here in 2012.Here's the way it will work: The group (although I think it was just…
My 500th post: the final recipe of TWD {Peanut Butter & Jam Thumbprint Cookies}

27 Dec 2011 | 10:59 pm

Although I baked these cookies three weeks ago, I'm hurrying to write this post in the remaining few minutes of Tuesday. Hurrying, that is, after I have procrastinated and found countless excuses to postpone sitting down at the keyboard. The reason for my hesitation? This post is all about milestones and their accompanying transitions.The first milestone: My 500th post! This is the 500th time that I've filled a blank white box on the computer screen with words and images and shared it electronically under the banner of The Dogs Eat the Crumbs. 500 is a big round number so it's a good reason…

Cooking Light: Editor's Picks
25 Chicken Soup Recipes

27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am

Where there's chicken, there's chicken soup. Find 25 healthier takes on the ultimate comfort food.
Quick Pork Dinners

27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am

Quick-cooking and easy to work with, lean pork stars in these healthful meals.
Monkey Bread Lightened

27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am

This pull-apart brunch favorite undergoes a slimming transformation.
15 Best Chili Recipes

27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am

Nothing warms the body and soul like a hearty bowl of chili. Reviewers rated these recipes tops.
Superfast Spicy Tortilla Soup

27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am

Top Superfast tortilla soup with shrimp and creamy avocado for a quick and spicy main-dish soup.

Cooking Light: Food
25 Chicken Dinners

12 Jan 2012 | 3:10 pm

We revisit America's favorite weeknight staple: 25 fresh new ways to deliciously moist and tasty chicken breast.
Pork Tenderloin 25 Ways

11 Jan 2012 | 3:30 pm

We’ve dived into 5 easy techniques that will help you achieve 25 easy, healthy dinners.
Chicken Breasts 25 Ways

11 Jan 2012 | 12:24 pm

We've pulled together more than two dozen ways to bring new life to a weeknight staple.
101 Healthy Soups

9 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am

Soups, stews, gazpachos, and purees—there is bound to be something for everyone on our list.
Winter Squash Recipes

6 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am

Impressive on the table. Sweet and rich on the palate. Behold the squash. Then cook it.

Cooking Light: Entertaining
Pairing Wines and Pasta

26 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pm

Find our favorite bottles for 4 pasta classics.
Classic Cocktails

26 Jan 2012 | 1:44 pm

Here's what you should have on-hand to mix three classic cocktails.
Healthy Party Dips

18 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm

A great dip will help get your party off to a cheery start.
Super Bowl Food Makeovers

18 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm

With these simple makeovers, you won't have to find new foods to serve on Super Bowl Sunday.
Cocktail Bitters

3 Jan 2012 | 10:13 am

These trendy drinks are not for the lite-beer hearted.

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101 Cookbooks
Miso Sesame Winter Squash

Heidi Swanson

24 Jan 2012 | 11:35 pm

In the last week I've done a bunch of things. I returned to a vintage shop, just up the street, to buy a pair of old metal kitchen stools (painted a muted shade of robin's egg blue). Someone beat me to it. I baked a granola pound cake (a bit of a miss), brewed two batches of California common, and bought a sack of stinging nettles at the Farmers market to work into the cottage cheese pancakes I can't seem to get enough of. There were three loads of laundry, two runs of the dishwasher, and lots of friends who've stopped by. And I made this Miso Sesame Winter Squash for lunch yesterday. It's a…
Citrus Salt

Heidi Swanson

18 Jan 2012 | 8:30 pm

I'm not kidding when I tell you it looks like a citrus orchard shook out its limbs in my kitchen. There are sweet limes and Meyer lemons on the counter near the sink, wild limes in the corners of window sills, oblong mandarinquats and petite kalamansi oranges scattered across other flat surfaces. And then, the prize of all prizes, a massive, electric-yellow Buddha's hand (direct from a very special Southern California garden) putting off more fragrance than the rest combined. So, I set to work making a spectrum of citrus salts. They're pretty, and provide a pop of surprise, and your friends…
Black Bread

Heidi Swanson

12 Jan 2012 | 10:46 pm

As promised, black bread. It's what I crave when I think of winter-time baking, and I've been making consecutive loaves over the past few weeks. Caraway-crusted, flecked with dashes of grated carrot, it's dark and hearty, and perfect when toasted then topped with a fat smear of dill butter. This is a hodgepodge of a recipe that isn't shy with the rye flour, and stems from a version of black bread in Dan Lepard's Short & Sweet. I use Dan's ingredient list and the method of bread-making I learned as a kid. Pretty much - mix, rise, punch, rise, bake. What you end up with here is a rustic,…
Favorites List (January 2012)

Heidi Swanson

9 Jan 2012 | 10:32 pm

Hi everyone, how about a favorites list? I feel like I have enough good stuff to roll it out a bit early this month. Not to mention, it'll give me a chance to focus on jotting down a recipe for the bread I've been baking every few days for the past couple of weeks. This bread is dark and hearty, yeast-leavened, and perfect for soup-dunking. Or crouton making. Or tartine broiling. I think you'll like, or at least I hope you will. In the meantime, - A Polaroid a day for 18 years. - Sequin photobooths. - Fantasy real estate listing. - Joan Didion's packing list. - On the list to cook: this, and…
Oregano Brussels Sprouts

Heidi Swanson

3 Jan 2012 | 9:50 pm

2011 was the best kind of chaotic year. There's no other way to say it. I flew to London, Portland, Palm Springs, and West Virginia. I rode rails to Paris, drove to Marfa, and walked my way through the soles of three pairs of shoes. I moved. Not far, it took the moving truck just under four minutes to drive from house A to house B. But how we filled that beast of a truck with our stuff, I'll never understand. What else? I took a lot of photos. There was a five-alarm fire scary close. I turned my kitchen / basement into a brewery. I spent time, in person, with people I'd previously admired…

A Year of Slow Cooking
Italian Beef Sandwiches, and other Super Bowl- Type Food

27 Jan 2012 | 7:08 pm

I must admit that I don't watch very much football. I grew up in a 49er household, and that's pretty much the only football I'll watch, and even then I kind of daze in and out unless it's a rather exciting game. I did watch last week's game, and followed along until the bitter end. when we lost. That said, I'm a sucker for parties, and for hearty comfort food. We aren't hosting a super bowl party this year because 1) it snuck up on me, and 2) I'm not even sure exactly who is playing. Those East Coast teams all look/sound the same to me. (~~ ducking~~) BUT! You should TOTALLY have a party. And…
Honey Beans and Spinach Slow Cooker Dinner

8 Jan 2012 | 9:24 pm

HELLO THERE! I'm sorry for shouting. I just wanted to prove that I was still here, alive and kicking. I sort of took an extended vacation for the holidays. I was planning on one week, and then all of a sudden it was m u c h longer. but I'm back! and it's 2012, and that means I've been writing on the Internet for 4 years, which in cyberspace time is an ETERNITY (there I go again with the yelling). I'm a slow cooking dinosaur. Was your New Year's Resolution to cook more? Save money? Eat lighter/healthier fare? mine too. I wanted to make a vegetarian dinner that we would all enjoy,…
Not Your Mother's Meatballs -- slow cooker recipe

17 Dec 2011 | 11:39 am

Oh they're just so pretty! I've got a meatball recipe for you today that will become a new family favorite. I'm not going to lie -- you're going to have to dirty up your hands a bit, but you won't have to wash a frying pan. Those beautiful meatballs pictured up above? They held their form and browned beautifully all on their own in the crockpot --- no pre-browning required. score! The Ingredients.makes 24 golfball-sized meatballs 1/4 cup chopped Italian Parsley1.5 pounds lean ground beef4 slices smoked bacon, diced (raw; don't cook it)1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup…
mercury in food, a last-minute gift giveaway, and the best ham(s) ever

13 Dec 2011 | 7:03 am

this is a compensated post. I was asked by BlogHer to help spread the word about Mom's Clean Air Force. I stopped eating tuna fish about 11 years ago, when I first became pregnant. I took my baby-prep research seriously, and followed all the "rules" the "experts" told me I should and shouldn't do. After my first was born, I remember quizzing the pediatrician, "I can eat tuna again, right?" I will never, ever forget her non-answer: "I don't think anyone should ever eat tuna. It's just not worth the risk since we don't know enough about it." She was talking about mercury…
21-Ingredient Chili Slow Cooker Recipe

9 Dec 2011 | 11:35 am

quite possibly the world's best chili This is not an ordinary chili recipe. I received an email from Jennifer D., at the beginning of October. Her email read: I'm not a chili fan after having endured my mom's "chili" (really ground beef, a can of kidney beans, a can of stewed tomatoes), but I love this recipe. Like would eat it every day kind of love. It's a lot of ingredients, but it's well worth it. And gluten-free. I made Jennifer's chili over the weekend and while I balanced the cans and spice bottles for the "before" photo, Adam walked into the kitchen. I believe…

80 Breakfasts
Roasted Eggplant with Garlic Cumin Yogurt

26 Jan 2012 | 8:53 am

When I was working in Amsterdam, many, many years ago,one of my favorite things to do was visit museums. One of the perks of working in a mediacompany, you see, was a press pass that gained me free entrance to most museums. And I love museums. Now, I want to say at this point, that in nostretch of the imagination do I know anything about art, or history, oranything else that goes into museums. I can’ttell a million-dollar masterpiece from a back-alley watercolor. Nor am I an expert in world artifacts. This has its disadvantages, that much iscertain, but…
Asian Mushroom Stir-fry

19 Jan 2012 | 11:08 am

I’m always excited to come across new local purveyor andartisans, those brave souls who forge steadfastly ahead on paths seldom taken. Farmers who faithfully bring their organic vegetablesto city markets so lazy-bones like me can enjoy them. Those who valiantly grow new and interestingthings and do their best to educate the rest of us about them. People making local cheeses and jams using antibiotic-free dairy and native fruits in season. And let's not forget the altruistic and enthusiastic entrepreneurs who help far-flungfarmers and other such producers,…
Sambal Chicken Sandwich Spread

13 Jan 2012 | 9:49 pm

Hot on the enthusiastic heels of my last post, I havealready decided to make short work of those goals I mentioned. When it comes to that blessed event called“starting” there is no time like right now right? So that’s what we are doing for 2012 folks, weare starting. Starting, doing,moving. Starting what exactly? Oh, many things I’m sure: Starting on that list of resolutions. Starting to live a healthier life (ok, forme, that would be semi-healthier – sorry, but pork, butter, sugar, and caffeine are here tostay). Starting to attack…
Breakfast #53: Choco Coco Oatmeal

7 Jan 2012 | 1:22 am

There is no better way for me to start a new year thanwith that which I start each and every day – a good breakfast. That is how I started last year, and,fingers-crossed, how I hope to start the years to come as well. What better way to start anything than withsomething delicious to fortify you for whatever is to come right?But first, before we get to what’s to come, allow me totake a look back at what was. I made alist of humble (blog and food related) goals last year and, I am happy to report, was able to achieve,or at least make decent headway, on most:Post more often…
Sambal Roasted Chicken

30 Dec 2011 | 11:18 pm

It’s the last day for 2011! What are you doing? How are you spending it? Over here it is much of the same, nothingfancy in the works, although lots of little and big joys are realized andenjoyed. C is out biking up somemountain, as he has so happily been doing these holiday mornings. I have gloriously slept in, as I haven’t in avery long time. I am breakfasting on a simplecheddar cheese toastie slathered with my favorite guava jam, coffee everpresent of course. Little C is playingwith her stuffed carabao (water buffalo) – a sighting of a live…

Cooking the Books with Kelly-Jane
One Sweet Cookie – Review and Recipe

27 Jan 2012 | 8:57 am

This book has an author who is new to me, One Sweet Cookie Celebrated Chefs Share Their Favourite Recipes by Tracey Zabar published by Rizzoli in 2011. With thanks to Lucy and Rizzoli for my copy.I should start off by staying that I had this one on my wishlist for ages before it was published, I buy a good number of books but my wishlist is always full to bursting! Anyhow, when I was offered the chance to review it - I grabbed it! JIt’s a clean and fresh book, lots of white and many tempting pictures to help you on your way to the kitchen and get baking. Chapters are *Brownies, Bars and…
Tiramisu Cake - Cake Slice Bakers January 2012

25 Jan 2012 | 12:32 pm

Well, I didn’t mean to skip two Cake slice bakers cakes, but that was the way life went in November and December last year. I’m back this month, even though I just missed the main post date of the 20th of the month. Short and sweet this month, but better late than never! This month’s cake is from The Cake Book by Tish Boyle published by John Wiley and Sons 2006. A Tiramisu Cake, a nice ‘pick me up’ (what tiramisu means) cake for the New Year. I’ve changed it and simplified the recipe a little.Sweet coffee syrup soaked sponge, layered with a mascarpone and rum cream.The cream was…
Stilton, Bacon and Dried Cranberry Salad

11 Jan 2012 | 2:53 am

Happy New Year to you all! It seems like a long time since I last posted, although in actual fact not soooo very long ago. Time always seems to go by too quickly in December, and last year was no exception. Christmas came and went, and I hope it was a good one for one and all.The New Year has also been and gone and here we are in January, fairly chilly and in need of comfort food. Thoughts of a healthy eating regime is in my mind, I’m only willing to downscale a bit. Perhaps in the long run that will work better, no severe cutting back, so no big binge on sweet stuff when I fall off my…
How to Be a Domestic Goddess, Review and one copy to give away

16 Dec 2011 | 10:23 am

Now for a post about a book that is dear to my heart. How to Be a Domestic Goddess Baking and the art of Comfort Cooking by Nigella Lawson first published in 2000 by Chatto and Windus. This was Nigella’s second cookbook (after How to Eat). I was asked a little while ago if I’d like to review this book, which of course I would! I have a copy from when it first came out, so I asked WH Smith if they would be ok if I gave away the copy I was sent to a reader on here, and they said yes, so thanks to WH Smith for the paperback copy to give away. Just leave a comment to be entered for the draw,…
Monday Morning Cooking Club, Review

4 Dec 2011 | 7:50 am

Ever since I read the information about this book I was itching to get my hands on it! Monday Morning Cooking Club by Merelyn Frank Chalmers, Natanya Eskin, Lauren Fink, Lisa Goldberg, Paula Horwitz and Jacqui Israel, published in 2011 by Hardie Grant Publishers. With thanks to Caroline and Hardie Grant for my copy.It was worth the wait too. I would have to start off by saying that I’m not Jewish, but for some time now I’ve been buying and looking at books searching for ‘the’ book on Jewish food. I don’t know exactly what I was looking for only that I had not managed to find it, but…

Cookie Madness
Mary’s Rye Quick Bread

Anna

27 Jan 2012 | 4:49 pm

This has been one of those crazy, insane weeks where I barely have time to brush my teeth let alone post a cookie. Given the circumstances, I reached out to my friend Mary at Chew The Fat (creator of awesome breakfast cereal personality tests) and asked if she’d like to share a recipe here on Cookie [...]
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies with Kelapo Coconut Oil

Anna

25 Jan 2012 | 8:13 am

It’s safe to say coconut oil is my new favorite baking product. It won’t replace the flavor of butter, but I love how coconut oil makes pie crusts flakey, gives cookies crispy edges, and adds a dense, soft, moist quality to quick breads. And wouldn’t it be nice if its purported health benefits were true? [...]
Pink Lemonade Biscotti

Anna

23 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pm

It seems like forever since I last posted an actual cookie, so here’s one from this morning. I needed something pink and cheery and these fit the bill. They’re fairly lemony with the tablespoon of lemon zest, but if you want to try adding something like a bit of pink lemonade powder or lemon extract, [...]

Notes from the Vegan Feast Kitchen/ 21st Century Table
A VEGAN ROBBIE BURNS' DAY SUPPER

Bryanna Clark Grogan

24 Jan 2012 | 11:35 pm

I've attended only one formal Burns' Supper, in honor of the immortal Scots bard, oh, about 40 years ago (I remember because I was pregnant with my youngest daughter, Justine). My late husband, Wayne Clark, was working with a bunch of "Geordies" from northern England and they invited us to the dinner. These folks were so much fun, kept me in stitches all night. I wasn't drinking (can't handle hard liquor anyway, even when NOT pregnant!) but, boy, could they drink! It was a really enjoyable evening, despite the elderly band .(I was all of about 23, but they were really pretty…
MY FIRST PIZZA FROM "ARTISAN PIZZA AND FLATBREAD IN FIVE MINUTES A DAY"

Bryanna Clark Grogan

16 Jan 2012 | 10:57 pm

I have the first two "5 Minute" bread books ("Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day" and "Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day") by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois in my growing collection of no-knead bread books, but I've been looking forward to getting my hands on their newest, "Artisan Pizza and Flatbreads in Five Minutes a Day". I'm always on the lookout for a new, fabulous pizza dough recipe, and I hadn't had much success so far with my own experiments in making a no-knead pizza dough. Note: The books are not vegan, or even vegetarian, but most of the dough recipes are or…
STILL WORKING ON THE "VEGAN BUTTER" RECIPE; MUSHROOM-TEMPEH BURGERS

Bryanna Clark Grogan

12 Jan 2012 | 7:43 pm

Today's trials I'm still toiling away on the palm-oil-free vegan "butter" recipe (and have invented a "shortening" as well, as you can see). I'm waiting for some more supplies to arrive before I can finish up some refinements and share it with you! So, for now, here's one of the few tempeh recipes that my husband actually enjoys! BRYANNA'S MUSHROOM-TEMPEH BURGERS Makes 9 burgers DH ordinarily dislikes tempeh, but he loves these. They are moist and tasty. I usually double this recipe and freeze leftovers. I use a food processor and/or mini-chopper to mince everything…
A NEW, IMPORTANT EXPERIMENT, AND CHOCOLATE/COCOA NIB SCONES

Bryanna Clark Grogan

5 Jan 2012 | 10:51 pm

Happy New Year, everyone! I'm feeling pretty energized and ready for some new projects (three lined up for myself so far) to get me through the winter. I'd like to tell you a little about one of them in this first post of 2012, and post a successful recipe utilizing an experiment on that project. Several people whom I really respect have been reminding me about the problems with palm oil. We generally eat pretty low-fat and don't eat alot of packaged foods or use solid shortening, so I was, I admit, pushing it to the back of my mind. But the elephant in the room, so to…
ANTIDOTE FOR TOO MUCH HOLIDAY FOOD? A QUICK, LIGHT SPICY THAI TOFU DISH!

Bryanna Clark Grogan

29 Dec 2011 | 7:03 pm

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Ours was fun, hectic, and full of family! We had too much good, Christmasy food and still have lots of leftovers remaining, even though I sent some home with guests. After several days of this, I'm craving rice, pasta, soup, tomato-y dishes, spicy food! So, when it's just us after the festivities, this is the sort of thing that does the trick...a really quick, nutritious and delicious dish, a simplified, veganized version of a Thai dish called "Praram", which is often made with chicken. (A birthday and the…

Jane Spice
Grilled Shrimp with Mint Sauce

24 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm

Today is Australia Day. To celebrate: I’ve created this amazing dish that’s synonymous with Australia as kangaroos, koala bears, the great outback and our amazing beaches are. Paul Hogan made famous the slogan “throw a shrimp on the barbie” back in the 80’s. When people find out I’m Australian this line is always quoted which is hilarious since most Australians never dream of saying it. Today, most families are celebrating with a bbq. Here I’ve made a simple mint sauce as a marinade to compliment the juicy giant size prawns/shrimp. These prawns are…
Salt and Pepper Calamari

25 Dec 2011 | 6:00 pm

Surprisingly, salt and pepper calamari is a much loved appetizer here in Australia. Adults and kids alike order the golden brown calamari. It’s a featured item on most menus in Australia. To me, its a classic melting pot dish. East meets West. I made this recipe as part of our seafood Christmas lunch extravaganza. My three nephews love this dish, even though its on the spicy side. Here I combine fish sauce, with lemon juice, and three different spices: crushed coriander seeds, white peppercorns, and chilli flakes. The coriander adds an earthiness and fragrance to the calamari, while the…
Sweet Potato Soup with a touch of Garam Masala

6 Dec 2011 | 6:00 pm

Last night was our annual crab fest gathering with a few of my special friends. We plan our crab dinner within the first week of crab season in San Francisco. I love crab, and crab to me is a big deal. But last night, it was this sweet potato soup that stole the show. We forgot about the crab, and instead couldn’t stop singing the virtues of this simple sweet potato soup. Sweet potato is the key ingredient in this soup recipe, and is enriched with the addition of cashews and tomato sauce. The soup is soft, silky, lightly sweet, and heart warming. A touch of garam masala spice –…
My Radio Appearance ~ The Spice of Life: Benefits and Uses of Spices and Herbs

8 Sep 2011 | 7:00 pm

A couple of weeks ago I recorded my first radio talk show with the guys from An Organic Conversation the anchor show for Clear Channel’s Green Morning. The topic was on “The Spice of Life: Benefits and Uses of Spices and Herbs”. Preparing for the show was really fun. I met Helge the show’s host, and we came up with a list of spice questions that readers wanted to learn more about. We recorded in San Francisco, live to air, so there was no room for error. I was incredibly nervous, but really enjoyed having the big headset on with the live button pulsing in the…
What spice can I substitute if I don’t have the correct spice on hand?

27 Aug 2011 | 7:00 pm

Cooking with spices is fabulous, that is, until you don’t have the spice you want or need. If you’re mid-way through a recipe and realize you’re missing a key spice, you can often substitute other spices in its place and get a similar flavor. Here’s a list of common spices and the substitutions that will replicate their flavor. No more abandoned recipes or groveling to your neighbor about needing a ½ teaspoon of a seldom-used spice. For a comprehensive list of popular spice questions posed by readers check out our resources section. Spice Substitution Allspice…

Simply Recipes
Glazed Oxtails

26 Jan 2012 | 3:31 pm

"Now this is how oxtails should taste," my father declared after taking a bite of these glazed oxtails. I couldn't agree more. We have a thing for oxtails in our family. Oxtail stew was a favorite winter dish my mom prepared when we were growing up. If you are unfamiliar with oxtails, they are tails of steers, typically sold cut into segments. Most of what you buy is bone, and the meat is well exercised and fatty, so oxtail preparations lend themselves to slow cooking. Much like short-ribs, but in my opinion, even better. Think of the best pulled pork imaginable, but with beef. In this recipe…
Blanched Cabbage with Butter and Caraway

23 Jan 2012 | 4:40 pm

Gobsmacked. I thought I was pretty well versed in what one could do with cabbage, addicted to the stuff as I am. Whether it's braised, in stewed, stuffed, boiled, or made into coleslaw, we eat cabbage in every which way around here. But this my friends, this has to be the easiest way to prepare cabbage and still have it taste great. (Boiled cabbage is probably the easiest, but then what you have is just boiled cabbage.) My mother made something like this the other day with curly cabbage. You just simply blanch the torn or roughly cut cabbage leaves in boiling salted water, drain them, and…
Veal Goulash with Sauerkraut

20 Jan 2012 | 2:10 pm

Years ago in Manhattan, there was a rather famous German restaurant by the name of Luchow's. It was established in 1882 and operated continuously for a hundred years, finally shutting down in 1984. In its heyday Luchow's was well known as a hang out for musicians and entertainers such as Steinway, Dvorak, and later, Oscar Hammerstein. It even had a room named after Diamond Jim Brady, a regular. I don't recall how it happened, but my father came across a used copy of Luchow's German Cookbook, a compilation of recipes from that now long gone restaurant. He quickly zeroed in on the recipe for an…
Garlic Knots

18 Jan 2012 | 5:06 pm

"Got knots?" Simply Recipes contributor Hank Shaw does, and boy are they good. Enjoy! ~Elise When I was a kid growing up in New Jersey, one of my absolute favorite after-school treats would be to walk over to Ferraro's, dig through my pockets for loose change and buy some garlic knots — garlicky, buttery rolls made from stray bits of pizza dough. At 25 cents apiece, I could buy a lotta knots with a little change. Garlic knots are a pizzeria favorite, and in New Jersey, their presence was a sign that the pizza joint you just walked into was legit. Making knots is a thrifty way to use scraps…
Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Savory Apple Gravy

16 Jan 2012 | 1:52 pm

Updated. First posted in 2005. Now here's a good one for a cold winter day. Talk about melt-in-your-mouth delicious! A hefty pork shoulder is slathered with a rub of fennel seeds, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and garlic and set to marinate for a day or two in the fridge. It is then nestled in a bed of sliced apples and onions, first browned on high heat in the oven, and then covered and allowed to cook low and slow, until it is almost falling apart. You don't need a knife to eat this slow-roasted pork shoulder. Just a big appetite. Continue reading "Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Savory Apple…

Kalyn's Kitchen
Crockpot Recipe for Hungarian Pot Roast with Sour Cream and Paprika Gravy

Kalyn

27 Jan 2012 | 5:47 pm

This fantastic pot roast made in the crockpot tastes great for Phase One. (We're nearing the end of the Month of Daily Phase One recipes, and I'm trying to make sure I've shared as many of my long-time Phase One favorites as I can mix in with the new recipes. This Crockpot Recipe for Hungarian Pot Roast with Sour Cream and Paprika Gravy is something I used to make on the weekend when I was teaching school, and then I'd take it for my lunch all week. I'd never get tired of eating this delicious pot roast!) A few weeks ago I made this Hungrian Style Pot Roast with…
Chicken Breasts with Cilantro and Red Thai Curry Peanut Sauce

Kalyn

26 Jan 2012 | 6:39 pm

This is one of my favorite Phase One recipes with chicken! (Next up for our Month of Daily Phase One recipes, this amazing and simple recipe with sauteed chicken breasts topped with a sauce flavored with cilantro, ginger, garlic, peanut butter, coconut milk, and red Thai curry paste. This is one of my all-time favorite ways to cook chicken breasts, first posted in 2007. The recipe has been needing new photos for a long time so it makes me very happy to be able to give it an update!) When I featured Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk for Kalyn's Kitchen Picks, along with my recipe for Thai…
Recipe for Easy Pan-Fried Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce

Kalyn

25 Jan 2012 | 8:13 pm

Pork Tenderloin is lean, inexpensive, and quick for a Phase One dinner! How about a new ultra-easy pork recipe for our Month of Daily Phase One recipes? Lately I'm loving pork tenderloins, a lean cut that's usually sold in packs of two with a total weight of about two pounds. As long as you're careful not to overcook the meat, pork tenderloin is incredibly easy to cook well, and Jake and I both loved this pork tenderloin with mustard sauce. If you have an instant-read meat thermometer, I'd pull it out of the drawer for this recipe. The USDA now recommends pork be…
Recipe for Canned Tuna and Tomato Salad with Sunflower Seeds

Kalyn

24 Jan 2012 | 8:37 pm

This salad is a great Phase One lunch with a lot of my favorite flavors! Since we're working our way through a Month of Daily Phase One recipes, it seemed like a good time for me to update this favorite lunch salad of mine, which was lounging around in the recipe archives without a single photo clear ever since 2005. I've made it plenty of times since then, even improving on the original recipe a bit, and finally got around to snapping a few pictures! As I made this I thought about the name of the salad, realizing that when it comes out of a can I used to call it "tuna…
Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Spinach, Leeks, Cottage Cheese, and Goat Cheese

Kalyn

23 Jan 2012 | 7:43 pm

This Breakfast Casserole with Spinach, Leeks, Cottage Cheese, and Goat Cheese is a fabulous breakfast for Phase One! (We're almost in the final week of the Month of Daily Phase One recipes and I didn't want to miss this breakfast casserole from January 2010, which is one of my favorite breakfast casserole combinations. It does have ingredients which some people might not have on hand, but trust me, this is worth putting a few items on your shopping list!) I can tell there are a lot of you who are either getting started on the South Beach diet or going back to Phase One for a diet…

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Rebecca

27 Jan 2012 | 6:11 pm

This Buffalo Chicken Dip? Pure man-bait.Walk into a room with it, and guys will look at you like you just took your top off.It’s just the thing to take to a Super Bowl party.But I’ve seen ladies who wouldn’t touch a Buffalo wing attack this stuff like starving lions chasing an antelope on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.I totally understand.Continue reading: Buffalo Chicken Dip© 2011 Rebecca Crump. All rights reserved.
Peanut Butter Bars

Rebecca

24 Jan 2012 | 12:08 pm

I had no idea it was National Peanut Butter Day, but it is! And that’s mighty fine timing, because my sister, Jennifer, is back with her recipe for Peanut Butter Bars. Did I eat that entire plate of them for breakfast one morning? Why, yes. Yes, I did. By Jennifer Rather.I am not a nagging wife. If I started nagging my husband about his To-Do list, then he would have free reign to point out the state of my kitchen, closets and laundry room.That ain’t happening.There are certain Saturdays, however, when the “Man Bug” bites him, and he rises at 8 a.m. to spend the next…
Meatless Monday: Grandma Pizza

Rebecca

23 Jan 2012 | 1:32 pm

I’ve never been to New York. My sister lived there for a while, but back then, I was too broke to visit, and she was too broke to rent an apartment big enough to do a jumping jack in. So, I have yet to experience the miracle of a real-deal New York pizza.That’s why, when I saw this recipe for Grandma Pizza in “Cook’s Country,” I had to try it.Grandma Pizza is a Long Island specialty. A local secret. A square, thin-crust pizza topped with a little mozzarella, crushed canned tomatoes and fresh basil. According to an article by Erica Marcus, it was something simple…
Pork Egg Rolls

Rebecca

22 Jan 2012 | 10:18 pm

The Year of the Dragon starts at midnight.I’m not sure exactly sure what that means, but it sounds like things are about to get awesome.Jeff and I intensely prepared for our Chinese New Year celebration by Googling traditions and latching on to only the fun ones.Sweeping away last year’s bad luck? Gimme that broom.Lighting firecrackers to scare away evil spirits? They’re in the junk drawer.New red undies? Always good luck.But my favorite part of the day was making a huge platter of Pork Egg Rolls for our Chinese New Year feast. Even though it took me a few practice runs to…
Meatless Monday: Cacio e Pepe (Pasta with Cheese and Pepper)

Rebecca

16 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pm

Cacio e Pepe.It sounds like a cartoon about a constipated elephant and a horny skunk, but literally, it’s Italian for “cheese and pepper.”Cacio e Pepe is a classic Roman pasta dish made with Pecorino Romano and freshly cracked black pepper. Some say it should be made with just those three elements (and a little pasta water). Others make it with a little butter or extra-virgin olive oil.The nice thing is, it’s so simple that no matter how you make it, you’ll never need the recipe again.Continue reading: Meatless Monday: Cacio e Pepe (Pasta with Cheese and…

Simply Recipes: Vegetarian
Blanched Cabbage with Butter and Caraway

23 Jan 2012 | 4:40 pm

Gobsmacked. I thought I was pretty well versed in what one could do with cabbage, addicted to the stuff as I am. Whether it's braised, in stewed, stuffed, boiled, or made into coleslaw, we eat cabbage in every which way around here. But this my friends, this has to be the easiest way to prepare cabbage and still have it taste great. (Boiled cabbage is probably the easiest, but then what you have is just boiled cabbage.) My mother made something like this the other day with curly cabbage. You just simply blanch the torn or roughly cut cabbage leaves in boiling salted water, drain them, and…
Bread Soup (Panade) with Onions, Chard, and Mushrooms

12 Jan 2012 | 1:40 pm

Although at first glance it may not look like it, with our Northern California sunny skies and green lawns, winter truly is here. The leaves have all fallen. The fish in the pond are half asleep. Several of the lettuces in the garden have succumbed to frost, while the chard and parsley thankfully are thriving. It's still, quiet, and chilly most days. Perfect weather for a hearty soup. Even though this bread soup is meatless (if you use veggie stock), it is thick and filling. In fact, it's really more of a stew than a soup. The bread absorbs much of the liquid. It's called a panade, or panada,…
Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi

10 Jan 2012 | 3:22 pm

Hank Shaw is back, tempting us with pumpkin ricotta gnocchi. It's crazy good, and actually not as hard as you would think to make. Enjoy! ~Elise Pumpkin ravioli with brown butter and sage is a classic for a reason: The color, the texture and the flavors of winter squash, fried sage and browned butter are a match made in heaven. But making ravioli requires a fair bit of skill. Gnocchi, however, are easy to make once you get the hang of it. The key to making any dumplings is to make them as light as possible. We've all had leaden lumps of unhappiness before; they're memorable, and not in a good…
How to Make Vegetable Stock

9 Jan 2012 | 3:20 pm

Homemade stock almost always tastes better than boxed or canned, and this is never more true than with vegetable stock. In the case of chicken or beef stock, the stock comes from cooking bones in water on low heat, for several hours. With vegetable stock, there are no bones to cook, so the richness of the stock comes from the variety of vegetables you use. It helps to brown the veggies first, so the stock gets infused with some of the flavors from caramelization. Unlike chicken or beef stock, which needs time to extract all the goodness from the bones, with vegetable stock, you cook the stock…
Edamame Dip

8 Jan 2012 | 5:45 am

Edamame (eh-dah-MAH-may) are nothing more than fresh soy beans. Typically cooked in heavily salted water, they are usually found in the shell served at Japanese restaurants. Having first encountered them in bars when I lived in Japan, I've always thought of them as the Japanese version of a beer nut—they're salty and go great with beer. They've recently become more popular in the states and you can usually easily find them frozen, both shelled and shell-on. They are rather tasty beans, so I thought we would make a simple bean dip with them. So good! This dip includes cilantro, lime juice,…

Real Simple Daily Recipe
Peanut Butter Cookies

Dawn Perry

18 Jan 2012 | 2:31 pm

These easy, timeless cookies require minimal ingredients and take just 30 minutes from start to finish.

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buttermilk roast chicken

deb

24 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pm

Without a doubt, the very best part of fried chicken is the battered, seasoned, gold-tinged and impossibly crisp exterior. But, as far as I’m concerned, the tender chicken within is no distant second. The best fried chicken recipes have you soak the uncooked chicken in a salty/sweet brine of buttermilk and seasonings for at least day, resulting in meat that’s decadent long before it hits the fryer. Wouldn’t it be great if the insides could garner the same gushing their pretty skins do? This is what I was thinking of when I stumbled on an old Nigella recipe for buttermilk…
buckwheat baby with salted caramel syrup

deb

18 Jan 2012 | 12:20 pm

Yesterday morning, at last, I handed in my cookbook’s edits. And I know, you’re thinking, “but I thought you already handed your book in?” and I had. Copyedits, which come back six weeks later, are like closing costs (or so I understand) when you buy a house. You think you’re all done and just have some papers to sign/designs to approve and then wham! Comparatively, writing a book is a cinch. Writing is like splashing bright paint all over a giant white canvas — look at all of those lovely words all lined up! Aren’t they darling? Copyedits are like…
apple sharlotka

deb

6 Jan 2012 | 2:05 pm

At last, I have a new recipe for you in the heavily neglected category of Russian food. How could this have happened, you ask? Are you not married to a Russian? Does your son not respond to the question “Would you like to go to the library?” with “Da!”? Are you not still in love with all of the Russian food you’ve encountered in your (holy wow) 8 1/2 years of courtship? And the answer is very simple: I needn’t cook Russian food because my mother-in-law does it so well. Weekly, she brings us deliveries of stuffed cabbage or Salad Olivier (which is one of my…
carrot soup with miso and sesame

deb

3 Jan 2012 | 9:41 am

I hadn’t meant for this soup to be so quintessentially early January — that would be, virtually fat free, dairy free, gluten free (miso dependent), vegan and the very picture of healthful do-gooding. It’s about one cube of tofu away from earning a halo or at least being surrounded by singing cherubs. In fact, if you advertised a soup to me with all of those qualities, I’d probably run in the other direction because I am a dietary heathen, and I love butter, even if overdoing it in December now requires it in moderation. For the rest of time. In fact, the reason why I…
scallion meatballs with soy-ginger glaze

deb

30 Dec 2011 | 8:43 pm

It’s a fairly accurate indication of how charmed my life is these days that I considered the act of having to choose what I would make to bring to a New Years Party tomorrow difficult. If makes you wonder what I’d consider easy — which spa gift certificate I should use first to get a manicure before the party? Whether I should wear the earrings from this year’s or last year’s little blue box to the party? Which jet to take there? It’s all in a day of the glamorous life of a food blogger. Ahem. In the last year, I’ve made a lot of jabs, mostly in my own…

Simply Recipes: Low Carb
Glazed Oxtails

26 Jan 2012 | 3:31 pm

"Now this is how oxtails should taste," my father declared after taking a bite of these glazed oxtails. I couldn't agree more. We have a thing for oxtails in our family. Oxtail stew was a favorite winter dish my mom prepared when we were growing up. If you are unfamiliar with oxtails, they are tails of steers, typically sold cut into segments. Most of what you buy is bone, and the meat is well exercised and fatty, so oxtail preparations lend themselves to slow cooking. Much like short-ribs, but in my opinion, even better. Think of the best pulled pork imaginable, but with beef. In this recipe…
Blanched Cabbage with Butter and Caraway

23 Jan 2012 | 4:40 pm

Gobsmacked. I thought I was pretty well versed in what one could do with cabbage, addicted to the stuff as I am. Whether it's braised, in stewed, stuffed, boiled, or made into coleslaw, we eat cabbage in every which way around here. But this my friends, this has to be the easiest way to prepare cabbage and still have it taste great. (Boiled cabbage is probably the easiest, but then what you have is just boiled cabbage.) My mother made something like this the other day with curly cabbage. You just simply blanch the torn or roughly cut cabbage leaves in boiling salted water, drain them, and…
Veal Goulash with Sauerkraut

20 Jan 2012 | 2:10 pm

Years ago in Manhattan, there was a rather famous German restaurant by the name of Luchow's. It was established in 1882 and operated continuously for a hundred years, finally shutting down in 1984. In its heyday Luchow's was well known as a hang out for musicians and entertainers such as Steinway, Dvorak, and later, Oscar Hammerstein. It even had a room named after Diamond Jim Brady, a regular. I don't recall how it happened, but my father came across a used copy of Luchow's German Cookbook, a compilation of recipes from that now long gone restaurant. He quickly zeroed in on the recipe for an…
Beef Roast Braised in Zinfandel

13 Dec 2011 | 5:59 am

Updated from the recipe archive. First posted 2006. Enjoy! "This isn't your everyday pot roast," my father declared as we sat down for dinner to enjoy the roast that he had been cooking all afternoon. No, indeed it isn't. The sauce includes an entire bottle of bold red Zinfandel wine. The vegetables in the sauce are cooked until every ounce of flavor is extracted from them, and then the sauce is pressed through a sieve and reduced even further. The beef, braised for hours is fork tender. Enjoy. Continue reading "Beef Roast Braised in Zinfandel" »
Sautéed Kale with Tahini Sauce

10 Nov 2011 | 3:59 pm

Oh my, this is a good one. I never would have thought to pair kale with tahini (thank you to my friend Peg for the suggestion), but it's great. Sort of reminiscent of a popular Japanese dish with spinach and sesame gomasio. The slightly bitter green kale does a happy dance with the acidic lemon and salty richness of the tahini sauce. Very easy to pull together. Would make an excellent addition to a Thanksgiving or holiday spread. Enjoy. (And as my dad says, eat your greens!) Continue reading "Sautéed Kale with Tahini Sauce" »

Epicurious.com: New Recipes
Pork and Chive Dumplings with Dried Shrimp

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25 Jan 2012 | 11:01 pm

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Cleansing Ginger-Chicken Soup

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24 Jan 2012 | 11:01 pm

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Steamed Fish with Lime and Chile

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Buddha's Delight

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Food.com: Newest recipes
Vegan Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Kale Stew

28 Jan 2012 | 1:44 am

Vegan, gluten free and added-sugar free - this recipe is appropriate for the 21 day Quantum Wellness Cleanse. I borrowed this delicious dish from the Savvy Vegetarian. -- posted by Ex-Pat Mama
Creamy Roquefort Salad Dressing

28 Jan 2012 | 12:15 am

This is different from most of the Roquefort Dressings I found here. No vinegar, and very thick. A creamy dressing! I prefer this over an iceburg wedge, with tomato garnish. -- posted by breezermom
Mom T's Deluxe Pumpkin Custard

27 Jan 2012 | 10:39 pm

My mom made this dessert during the winter months, for us as long as I can remember. Usually around Halloween we could count on seeing it. A great way to get another vegetable into your kids diet. -- posted by Kerena
Mom T's Refrigerator Bran Muffins

27 Jan 2012 | 10:29 pm

There are other recipes for these muffins but none of them are the same as this one. I hate most bran muffins but these are wonderful! Who knew eating healthy could be so yummy! This batter can be kept in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks so you can bake fresh batches when you want them. I usually make 6 at a time. -- posted by Kerena
Avocado and White Bean Dip

27 Jan 2012 | 10:13 pm

Cannelini beans give this a creamy texture. Servings are a guess. -- posted by *Parsley*

Betty Crocker Recipe of the Day
Snowman Face Cake

22 Jan 2012 | 4:41 pm

Winter party? Make a bunch of frosted cakes, and invite kids or kids-at-heart to decorate.

Betty Crocker Cookie of the Day
Chocolate-Marshmallow Pillows

26 Jan 2012 | 3:41 pm

Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Indulge in chocolate-frosted cookies with a marshmallow center made easier with a cookie mix.

Betty Crocker Healthy Recipe of the Day
Southwest Tamale Tart

20 Jan 2012 | 10:41 pm

Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! The zesty flavors of the Southwest are showcased with black beans, cheese and tomatoes in a flavorful main-dish.

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Molasses Cookies from Milk, Los Angeles

ChefTom

27 Jan 2012 | 12:57 pm

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Save Time By Cooking Delicious Crock Pot Recipes Cooking a yummy meal every night is easy when you can Set It & Forget It. Your family will love the dishes you make with these fool proof crock pot recipes: Click For Details =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Hope you are doing well. Today I have a great 5 star secret recipe from Milk in Los Angeles, California. Milk is known for their amazing bake shop. One of their popular items is the molasses cookies. These thin cookies are so rich, you will definitely need a tall glass of cold milk to go with them. I…
The Melting Pot Traditional Swiss Fondue

ChefTom

25 Jan 2012 | 10:47 am

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Reduce Your Waistline In Just 28 Days! Follow this simple nutrition plan with only 20 minutes of exercise daily for amazing results: Click For Details =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Hope you’re having a great week. Today I have a secret recipe for a popular fondue recipe from The Melting Pot. Fondues are great for parties and always a nice touch for a romantic dinner. This recipe calls for Kirschwasser, which is a German clear brandy distilled from cherry juice and pits. If you can’t find Kirschwasser, then either…
Beef with Spicy Black Bean Sauce

ChefTom

23 Jan 2012 | 6:40 pm

Hope you had a nice weekend. We had our first snow fall of the winter this weekend, but fortunately it wasn’t bad at all. It was quite cold though, so we spent most of the weekend indoors. I’m not complaining, it gave me time to try out my new wok. I made today’s secret recipe in my wok and everyone loved it! Beef stir fry with black bean sauce is one of my favorite dishes, and this was my first time making it at home. This recipe is only one of the great authentic Chinese recipes featured in the “Real andHealthy Chinese Food Recipes” cookbook. In this…
Lido Restaurant Winter Vegetable Soup

ChefTom

20 Jan 2012 | 10:54 am

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Quickly & Naturally End Your Sugar And Food Cravings Reduce your weight and begin living a healthier, more energized lifestyle when you follow this 7-day “knock-out” program designed to get your body started on the road to recovery and balance: Click For Details =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= So glad it is Friday! Today’s 5 star secret recipe is for a winter root vegetable soup that comes from Chef Evan Treadwell of Lido Restaurant in Shell Beach, California. At the restaurant, they garnish the soup with whipped crème fraîche and black…
Panera Bread Grilled Banana Sandwiches

ChefTom

18 Jan 2012 | 2:46 pm

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Fresh Tomato Salsa

admin

16 Jan 2012 | 6:11 pm

This is one of the many great recipes featured in the new “Recipes From South Of The Border” cookbook. With “Recipes From South Of The Border” you will find the finest examples of culinary creativity from this intriguing and vibrant country. 3 medium Tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup Green Onions w/tops — Sliced 1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper — Chopped 2 tablespoons Lime Juice 2 tablespoons Cilantro; Fresh chopped 1 tablespoon Jalapeno pepper — Finely Chopped 1 teaspoon Garlic — Finely Chopped 1/2 teaspoon Salt Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate…
Spicy Green Bean Stir-Fry

admin

13 Jan 2012 | 9:11 am

2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 lb. thin green beans, cut in half 2 dried red chiles, roughly chopped 2 fresh green chiles, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons honey 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Heat the oil in a preheated wok or large skillet. Add the green beans and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the chiles and garlic and stir fry for another 30-60 seconds. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey and sesame oil. Stir the mixture into the wok and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately. Serves 4 Related Posts:Green Bean Stir-FryHot &…
Avocado & Lime Soup

admin

12 Jan 2012 | 7:44 pm

2 ripe avocados 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 cups vegetable stock 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce salt & black pepper, to taste Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh and place into a blender. Add in the onion, garlic, cilantro, mint, lime juice and 1 1/2 cups of the stock. Process until smooth. Add the rice vinegar, soy sauce and the remaining stock. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Process again to…
Spicy Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce

admin

9 Jan 2012 | 11:30 am

1/4 cup onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 cups Jack Daniels 15 peppercorns 1 tablespoon mustard powder 2 teaspoons Cholula Hot Sauce (or your favorite hot sauce) 6 oz. Coca Cola 1 bottle Sweet Baby Rays barbecue sauce olive oil In a saucepan, saute the onions and garlic in a little olive oil. Once they begin to sweat, add the cola and bring to a boil. Once it begins to boil, add the Jack Daniels. Bring back to a boil and let the alcohol burn off, about 3-5 minutes. Add the peppercorns, hot sauce and dry mustard. Reduce the mixture by 2/3. Turn the heat to low and add the…
Creamed Brussels Sprouts

admin

3 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

2 pints Brussels sprouts, cleaned and cut in quarters 1 gallon salted water boiling 1 gallon salted ice water ½ cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup graded parmigiano-reggiano cheese Salt & black pepper to taste Chopped parsley to taste Place cleaned sprouts in boiling water for about 5 minutes or until tender, pull out and put directly in ice water, strain and set aside. Pre heat medium sized sauté pan, add a drizzle of olive oil, add garlic and cook 15 seconds then add your sprouts and cook 3 minutes, then add heavy cream, butter and half of the…

Diet Recipes under 200 calories
Vietnamese Chicken Soup recipe – 163 calories

On a Diet

17 Jan 2012 | 4:14 am

What a wonderful chicken soup recipe! It’s so quick and easy to put together, and the balance of flavors is just fantastic. If you love spicy Asian food you MUST try this recipe! Vietnamese Chicken Soup recipe – 163 calories Ingredients: 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 ounce cellophane noodles 1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons fish sauce 28 ounces chicken broth 2 tablespoons chopped green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil Preparation: 1.
Easy Vanilla Cupcakes recipe – 182 calories

On a Diet

14 Jan 2012 | 5:48 am

I like the simplicity of this vanilla cupcakes recipe. Almond extract can be used in place of the vanilla if desired. Easy Vanilla Cupcakes recipe – 182 calories Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar (or 3/4 cup Splenda) 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk (or half and half cream) 1/2 cup shortening 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla (or 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract) Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar with the flour, salt and baking powder until combined. 3. Add in the milk or shortening…
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe – 153 calories

On a Diet

12 Jan 2012 | 6:45 am

This beef and broccoli recipe easily rivals any Chinese restaurant beef and broccoli. It’s delicious and it doesn’t require any unusual ingredients. Serve over hot rice. Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe – 153 calories Ingredients: 1 lb boneless round steak or 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips 4 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided 2 tablespoons water, divided 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 small onion, cut into wedges 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons brown sugar…
Mushrooms and Green Beans recipe – 176 calories

On a Diet

10 Jan 2012 | 11:04 am

Whenever you’re in a hurry, you can fix this quick side dish recipe. It has an awesome flavor as it is, but for an even more superb taste you can add a little garlic and balsamic vinegar. Enjoy! Mushrooms and Green Beans recipe – 176 calories Ingredients: 3 lbs fresh green beans, rinsed and ends trimmed 1 lb fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 2 bunches green onions, sliced 1/2 cup butter salt, to taste Preparation: 1. Melt the butter and saute the onions and mushrooms in a large skillet. 2. Add the green beans and cook until tender. 3. Season with salt to taste and serve.
Homemade Nutella recipe – 107 calories

On a Diet

5 Jan 2012 | 10:18 am

Ever since I was a kid, I loved Nutella cream. Eating a slice of bread spread with Nutella was always a treat for me. I still have this fondness for the delicious chocolate cream, so today I would like to share with you this easy to prepare homemade Nutella recipe. Homemade Nutella recipe – 107 calories Ingredients: 125 g hazelnuts, finely ground and reduced to powder 2 tablespoons cocoa 120 g butter 120 g honey Preparation: 1. Ground the hazelnuts as finely as possible. 2. Melt the butter. 3. Combine the powdered hazelnuts, melted butter, honey and cocoa; mix. 4. Place in a container…

Food Wishes Video Recipes
Balsamic Beurre Noir – A Black Butter Sauce Any Femme Fatale Would Love

27 Jan 2012 | 3:24 pm

It’s too bad I didn’t go to film school. If I had, I could have done a clever play on the film noir genre for this balsamic beurre noir recipe. Of course, it would have been done in black and white, and featured a chain-smoking, fishnet stocking-clad femme fatale who would eventually double-cross me after a few extended close-ups of spinning ceiling fans. But, I didn’t, so all you get is this plain old video for an incredibly easy and delicious, garlic-spiked, balsamic butter sauce. The name is going to confuse a few culinary students out there. Technically, a “beurre…
Next Up: Balsamic Beurre Noir

26 Jan 2012 | 2:16 pm
Sloppy Toms – This Sandwich Has a Great Personality

25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am

I was so excited I’d been able to make such a fine Sloppy Joe with ground turkey instead of the usual beef, that I didn’t even consider its unsightly appearance as I ate. It wasn’t until later, as I edited the footage and photos that I realized this was not an attractive dish. Even the best looking Sloppy Joe is a homely plate of food, but this was made even more so by the pale turkey meat. As I mentioned in the video, I believe a more thorough browning of the onions would have helped the color, and I will test that theory the next time I make this. In fairness, it did look a little…
Next Up: Sloppy Toms

24 Jan 2012 | 11:19 am

Tomorrow, I'm posting a very delicious, albeit aesthetically challenged, version of Sloppy Joes made with turkey. Stay tuned!
A Buffalo Wing Sauce-Stained Spoiler: Giants to Win Super Bowl XLVI

24 Jan 2012 | 2:22 am

As promised, here’s my official Super Bowl XLVI prediction, using Buffalo chicken wing bones! The game will feature the heroic New York Giants vs. the despised New England Patriots, and while I’m sure you would have enjoyed the game anyway, just think how much more fun you’re going to have winning all this easy money too. The best thing about using bones to predict the winner is not having to waste time gathering information, analyzing game plans, and considering any actual facts. No, all the talking haircuts on TV can do that, I’m sticking with this time-tested,…

Day Recipe
Twtter

postlink

4 Jan 2012 | 5:35 am

Twtter is the biggest all in one Twitter application directory. People here can subscribe to whole lots of apps and get benefits- of all the applications free of cost. Twitter is not just a place where you Tweet, it is more than that where people can share and help each other out. So, twtter has [...]
Lemon Lust Cake

Natalie Notthing

27 Dec 2011 | 12:35 am

Ingredients Lemon Cake 3 cups cake flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter , softened 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1/4 cup strained fresh lemon juice 2/3 cup whole milk Lemon Cream Cheese Filling 3/4 cup heavy cream 4 ounces cream [...]
How to Make and Roll Sushi

Natalie Notthing

25 Dec 2011 | 9:10 pm

Ingredients 1 nori , sheet 1 cup rice , sushi, prepared vegetables, your choice fish, your choice (raw or tempura) spicy mayonnaise (or any other sauce you like with your sushi) smelt , roe (Masago) (optional) toasted sesame seeds (optional) soy sauce (optional) wasabi (optional) pickled ginger (optional) eel , sauce (Sweet Eel Sauce [...]
Banana Cream Pie With Caramel Drizzles and Chocolate Sauce

Natalie Notthing

20 Dec 2011 | 11:03 pm

Ingredients Graham Cracker Crust 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted Pie 4 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar , plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean , split in half lengthwise and seeds scraped 3 large egg yolks [...]
Easy Apple Mini-Pies (Apple Pie)

Natalie Notthing

19 Dec 2011 | 9:22 pm

Ingredients 8 large apples , Granny Smith 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup granulated sugar , divided 4 teaspoons cinnamon , divided 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice , divided 10refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (1 can buttermilk biscuits) 1egg white 2 tablespoons warm water cooking spray 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 large lemon 2 quarts cold water [...]

Dirty Kitchen Secrets
Banana, Rum and Macadamia Cake

Bethany

24 Jan 2012 | 10:43 am

A wonderful banana, rum and macadamia cake inspired from a recent holiday to the Caribbean.
Mad About Chickpeas- Hummus B’ Tahini Video

Bethany

18 Jan 2012 | 7:33 pm

Easy & authentic hummus recipe with video and step by step directions.
I Put A Seashell To My Ear & It All Comes Back…

Bethany

12 Jan 2012 | 4:18 pm

Paradise Found.
Warm Freekeh Salad with Fig, Feta & Caramelised Onions

Bethany

5 Dec 2011 | 10:40 am

A warm salad of freekeh, fig, feta & caramelised onions with a verjus dressing. It's a great dish to serve during the upcoming holiday season whether as a canape, a side dish or a filling mid-week main.
Green Bean Stew for Thanksgiving! Loubyeh B’Zeit Video Recipe

Bethany

16 Nov 2011 | 10:08 am

A lovely alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving green bean casserole or stew, loubyeh b' zeit is a healthy Middle Eastern vegetarian dish that is simple to make and utterly delicious.

Recipes of the day: 28/1/2012 - Saveurs du monde
Caesar Salad

28 Jan 2012 | 4:44 am
Gourmet Platter with Blue Cheese Dip

28 Jan 2012 | 4:44 am
Maple Dip

28 Jan 2012 | 4:44 am
Kettle chips with parmesan and herbs

28 Jan 2012 | 4:44 am
Gluten-free chocolate almond bark

28 Jan 2012 | 4:44 am

Italian Chef Blog
Pan Seared Tuna with Rosemary Oil

Phil Torre

11 Jan 2012 | 7:28 pm

In 2005 Sandy and I took a two week trip to Italy. We started in Venice and worked our way down through Tuscany, Rome and The Amalfi Coast to Sicily. We were married less than two years at the time and didn’t have children yet, so it was the perfect time in our lives for that type of trip. It goes without saying that there were many memorable meals along the way. One such meal was at Osteria da Fiore in Venice. The best stories about eating while travelling are usually the ones where you just stumbled upon a humble little hidden gem after asking a local in the street. This is not one of…
Red Snapper Livornese

Phil Torre

13 Dec 2011 | 4:38 am

I started The Italian Chef website in 1999 and Red Snapper Livornese was one of the first recipes I posted. Occasionally, I like to revisit some of the older recipes from the archives, and since this wonderfully pungent dish from Livorno on the coast of Tuscany is the main course for my Christmas Eve fish dinner every year, this is the perfect time to bring it front and center. We spend Christmas Eve with my wife, Sandy’s family. They are Portuguese and their tradition is to have octopus, something I can’t eat due to allergies. So, my first Christmas Eve dinner at my mother…
Porchetta

Phil Torre

29 Nov 2011 | 9:33 pm

In Italy, Porchetta is a deboned pig, stuffed and rolled, and there are many versions depending on the region. I wanted to make Porchetta, but was not quite up to deboning and stuffing a pig, so I decided to do what you might consider “Porchetta Lite”. After doing some searching through recipe books and on the interwebs to see what other people have done, I saw a few variations. Some used pork loin, some pork shoulder, some pork belly. I even came across a few that used pork loin wrapped in pork belly! Again, that seemed like a bit of overkill to me. I figured Pork belly suffed…
Bucatini all’Amatriciana

Phil Torre

25 Oct 2011 | 7:41 pm

This typically Roman pasta dish was traditionally made with guanciale, but since that ingredient used to be very hard to find outside of Italy, and the Lazio region in particular, pancetta has became a common substitute. This is changing and guanciale can now be found at certain specialty food stores here in America. While you can still make a great Amatriciana with pancetta, if you are able to find guanciale, you should try using it at least once. Made from cured pork jowl, guanciale is softer and has a higher ratio of fat than pancetta, resulting in a richer sauce. That being said, with…
Pasta with Summer Squash

Phil Torre

3 Aug 2011 | 7:46 am

I feel like I have been beating the simplicity theme into the ground the past few weeks, but the fact of the matter is, this is how I cook in the summer. There are so many great seasonal ingredients that I look forward to all year, and I want to put them front and center in the dishes I eat. Plus, it’s too hot to cook anything too complicated or involved. Zucchini and yellow squash are two of these ingredients that I look forward to so much. Sure you can get them all year round in the supermarket, but they are so much better when they are from your own garden or a local farm. This…

Savory Sweet Life - Easy Recipes from an Everyday Home Cook
Buttermilk Pancakes

alice

10 Jan 2012 | 1:22 pm

Three words. Homemade buttermilk pancakes. As a recovering boxed pancake mix addict, I’ll be quite honest. I think boxed pancake mixes have a more consistent flavor and texture than many homemade pancake recipes I’ve tried and tested from magazines, cookbooks, and the internet. Time and time again I would experience such disappointment with these recipes [...]
Creamy Pesto Dressing

alice

5 Jan 2012 | 1:46 am

In my early twenties I used to wait tables at the Old Spaghetti Factory across the street from Pier 70 in downtown Seattle. It’s the type of family friendly restaurant where the energy is always high, flipping tables is a must, and the smell of spaghetti never washes out of your clothes. Most of the [...]
Red Curry, Coconut, and Ginger Infused Steamed Clams

alice

3 Jan 2012 | 3:15 am

I have no shame in admitting that I am often very motivated by what’s on sale in the butcher/seafood case when deciding what I’m going to be cooking for dinner. Finding little Manilla clams at the store today was a nice unexpected surprise because I’m burned out on roasts, hams, turkeys, mashed potatoes, any all [...]

Elana's Pantry
Gluten Free Tu B’shevat

elana

26 Jan 2012 | 11:58 am

photo by tess_marie on flickr.com What is Tu B'shevat you ask? Why it is the holiday of trees established by the Talmudic rabbis sometime between the 3rd to 5th century --the early part of the Middle Ages. As the daughter of liberal Jewish activists (my parents met at a civil rights meeting in the 1960's) [...] Click on the title to be taken to the full post at www.elanaspantry.com. Please note: This email was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming email. Please do not reply to this message.
Roasted Cauliflower Soup

elana

19 Jan 2012 | 3:45 pm

Creamy dairy free soup made with superfood cauliflower to warm you up on a cold night. Soup is good food. Especially healthy soup made with a mere five ingredients. This quick and easy Roasted Cauliflower soup recipe is one that I found in a recent issue of Bon Appetit. Except their recipe had butter and [...] Click on the title to be taken to the full post at www.elanaspantry.com. Please note: This email was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming email. Please do not reply to this message.
Coconut Bars

elana

12 Jan 2012 | 1:48 am

Lightly sweetened gluten free, grain free Coconut Bars contain good fats from heart healthy coconut oil. These rich and moist coconut bars are made of not one, but three different forms of scrumptiously healthy coconut, including shredded coconut, coconut oil and coconut milk in their ingredients list. I have Shirley at Gluten Free Easily to [...] Click on the title to be taken to the full post at www.elanaspantry.com. Please note: This email was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming email. Please do not reply to this message.
Weekly Paleo Meal Plan

elana

3 Jan 2012 | 2:50 pm

This Paleo Plan is for my friend Leslie Dietrich. Our children play baseball together and Leslie and I had the pleasure of thrift shopping our way through Waco, Texas last summer when their team was in the Regional Little League World Series Playoffs. Like me, Leslie has a host of auto-immune disorders. Unlike me, she [...] Click on the title to be taken to the full post at www.elanaspantry.com. Please note: This email was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming email. Please do not reply to this message.
Mocha Mousse

elana

30 Dec 2011 | 3:59 am

Dairy free Mocha Mousse dessert recipe served in individual cups is elegant, yet is easy to make. You can whip up this primal-friendly chocolate Mocha Mousse in just a few minutes. All you need is a and the gluten free, dairy free ingredients below. I plan on serving this Mocha Mousse in little ramekins to [...] Click on the title to be taken to the full post at www.elanaspantry.com. Please note: This email was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming email. Please do not reply to this message.

ColorMePink!
Steelhead Trout with Lemon Butter Sauce with Capers and Garlic

Christine

26 Jan 2012 | 7:24 pm

In our effort to get more fish into our diets, we have obviously needed to broaden our horizons as far as types of fish that I cook. We’ll eat anything, but I don’t know how to cook it best… yet. So today when I went to our local fish market – I saw what I thought was salmon and decided to get some. I was quickly informed that the fish in question was not salmon at all, but steelhead trout, which I had never heard of. If you have a good fish monger (which I do), they’ll be happy to tell you about the fish, what to expect, how to cook it – and I rely on…
I Could Show You My Favorite Obsession

Christine

21 Jan 2012 | 7:24 pm

So back in the beginning of January, I talked a bit about the things I was looking to change, create, or get rid, of in my post about my resolutions. One of the first things I did was go see the doctor and I’m mostly on track with that – I may have had a bad day yesterday, but mostly on track and I’m happy with my progress on that front. The second thing I’ve been working on is creativity – I talked in the first post about figuring out what makes my heart sing and taking pictures does that. I don’t know that I’d want to be a pro, but I love…
Eggs with Cheese, Chorizo, Peppers, Onion and Spinach

Christine

16 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

This is the kind of thing that I imagine eating around a campfire, cooked in an iron skillet with a bunch of cowboys after a particularly grueling round up. You don’t? Just me then? Well, ok. I have mentioned before that we love a good Breakfast for Dinner every once in a while and this one was so good, and so stick to your ribs, with lots of great flavors and some serious nutrients in there. Vitamin C, Iron, Protein, Omega 3s, and Pork. Oh wait. Pork isn’t a nutrient… But it’s so good. Here’s how we got our pig on with breakfast for dinner: 3 onions sliced…
My Doctor Visit and Our Vitamin Deficiency Issues

Christine

14 Jan 2012 | 2:39 pm

All the New Year’s resolutions made, I’m following up on most and I’m pretty happy with my follow through so far. Although we’re not even two weeks into the new year, so I’m not going to strain too hard to pat myself on the back. This week, I followed through with my blood work at the doctor’s office. This is a new doctor and it’s only my second time seeing him. I’ve had the worst luck with doctors for the past couple of years, so I’m being very cautious. The last time I went, he ordered more panels than I have ever had and when I…
Sautéed Squashes with Baby Carrots, Steak and Salad

Christine

12 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am

In our effort to be healthier this year, not only are we limiting our carb intake, but we’re also trying to eat less meat and more vegetables with each meal. I have found that the easiest way to do this, is to fill a plate with all kinds of interesting tastes alongside the protein. This gives your body the protein it needs, but the opportunity to enjoy a more stimulating plate, therefore making you more satiated eating a meal with a little less fat and a lot more fiber. Flat iron steaks are an often overlooked piece of beef. They’re not ridiculously expensive, but cooked…

Skinnytaste
Asian Flank Steak Skewers

25 Jan 2012 | 11:38 am

Thin strips of grilled flank steak marinated with lime juice, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce. These skewers disappear quickly at every gathering, so you may want to make a lot! With the Superbowl just around the corner I thought these would be a great appetizer for the steak lovers in your home. I myself love beef and enjoy these as an appetizer, but I also make them for dinner served with rice and roasted broccoli on the side. You can make this on an indoor grill, a cast iron grill pan or make them outside on the grill. Always cut the meat across the grain at a slight angle with a…
Skinny Green Monster Smoothie

24 Jan 2012 | 1:05 pm

A vitamin packed smoothie, perfect for breakfast or lunch on the go! Ok, so I'll admit, first time trying a green monster smoothie... and quite honestly I was not prepared to like it! I mean, spinach in a smoothie?? Even though green may be my favorite color, it sounded way too healthy even for my taste! But it's January, a month of new beginnings, resolutions and cleaning our bodies so I was willing to take a chance. So, after someone recently sent me their recipe I took a chance and tried it for myself. What's the worst that could happen? If I don't like it, I'll just…
Five Spice Roasted Chicken Legs

23 Jan 2012 | 3:32 pm

Oven roasted chicken legs take on exotic Asian flavors by the addition of a little Chinese five-spice. An easy weeknight dish, the chicken is marinated in soy sauce, ginger, shallots, garlic and Chinese five-spice then roasted in the oven. Serve this with jasmine rice or brown fried rice and a vegetable for a complete meal. I chose to use whole legs with thighs and drumsticks attached as opposed to using a whole chicken, because I find it easier to serve and I love dark meat, but you can make this with a whole chicken, thighs, legs, breasts... whatever you prefer! The sodium is hard to…
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

22 Jan 2012 | 8:26 pm

Sautéed ground chicken thighs, shiitake mushrooms and water chestnuts seasoned with Asian spices are served in a crispy cold lettuce leaf with a spicy hoisin dipping sauce. I can't think of a more playful appetizer to celebrate the Year of The Dragon! Some of you probably know how much I love using lettuce leaves as a wrap for everything from Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps to BLT Lettuce wraps. They are the perfect low-carb solution and don't interfere with the flavors of the filling. This recipe is no exception, you can taste all the Asian goodness... pure delight in every bite! This…
Skinny Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Broccoli

19 Jan 2012 | 12:06 pm

A classic, kid-friendly comfort dish made into a soup. A great way to sneak some veggies into those picky tummies while enjoying a tasty warm bowl of soup. I was a picky kid growing up, I remember the first time I liked broccoli it was smothered with melted cheese. Not really a bad thing because I got my serving of dairy and it was the start of my adoration for broccoli. Using the same principal, this soup will please those picky palates while still serving plenty of vegetables such as carrots, celery and broccoli. You can cook the broccoli to your family's liking. Adults tend to like…

In Erika's Kitchen
Postcard from Oregon: Truffle cooking class with chef Rocky Maselli

Erika Kerekes

27 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pm

Chef Rocky Maselli's polpettone (Italian meatloaf) with black Oregon truffles. The chef mixed ground veal, ground pork, diced mortadella and diced black Oregon truffles, then wrapped the mixture around soft-boiled eggs. The whole thing was wrapped in parchment paper, baked, then sliced so each piece had egg in the center. Shaved white Oregon truffles finished off each serving. The cooking
Superfoods Month: Veggie cilantro mint quinoa pilaf from Yumkid

Erika Kerekes

26 Jan 2012 | 12:28 am

Today's Superfood: Quinoa Protein, iron, manganese, magnesium, folate, phosphorus Erika says: I can't wait to make this delicious quinoa pilaf from Rashmi Nigam. Rashmi started Yumkid.com to chronicle her experiences feeding her children healthy, flavorful meals. "How are you doing on rice? How often are you eating it now?” are questions my doctor always asks. After hearing my response she
Superfoods Month: Smoky roasted kale chip-tomato quinoa salad from Cooking on the Weekends

Erika Kerekes

24 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am

Today's Superfood: Kale Vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, fiber Erika says: Say hi to a lovely guest post and recipe from certified chef and food writer Valentina Kenney Wein. Valentina spends her weekends in her "kitchen retreat," creating delicious, hearty, comforting food to nourish her family and share with her readers. Her blog is named, appropriately enough, Cooking on the
Superfoods Month: Paula Deen and creamy kale soup

Erika Kerekes

22 Jan 2012 | 12:34 pm

Today's Superfood: Kale Vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, fiber There's been a lot of talk about Paula Deen's announcement that she's had type II diabetes for three years. Three years during which she's peddled butter, cream, cheese, sugar, fried foods and other health-conscious no-no's to the American public in shocking amounts and with remarkable consistency. Why did she do it?
Superfoods Month: Spinach fried rice with furikake by Emery

Erika Kerekes

21 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am

Today's Superfood: Spinach Vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium Erika says: Today's guest post comes from a wonderful cook whom I adore - my 13-year-old son Emery. Furikake is a dry Asian condiment containing seaweed, sugar, salt and sesame seeds, meant to be sprinkled on rice. So it all started one day when I was reading The

Kate in the Kitchen
lighter than normal lemon pound cake

Kate

27 Jan 2012 | 7:32 am

January is drawing to a close and we’ve only just now received the first good snowfall to completely cover the landscape. And with only one brief cold snap, where temperatures dropped below zero for a day or two, it really just hasn’t felt much like winter at all. Still, the calendar doesn’t lie, the light still falls off before the dinner hour -although it gets later and later every day!!- and the hum of an oven, concealing something aromatic and delicious is still welcomed in any Minnesota home. Lemon is everywhere right now. Those bright yellow orbs are certainly popular…
call of the wild

Kate

24 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am

January 23rd, yesterday, I strapped on my cross-country skis for the first time this winter. This Winter, waiting for snow cover deep enough to kick through has nearly killed me in anticipation, especially given that last year I was out almost every week between late November to well through March. Every snowfall that came our way found me holding my breath, anxiously awaiting the perfect amount that never came. Certain activities are just part of who I am. Cooking, for one. But this, the strapping on of tiny thin skis, grasping the little poles and facing an open path of fresh snow, wind in…
wild rice & mushroom soup

Kate

18 Jan 2012 | 4:24 pm

I did not grow up loving mushrooms. I didn’t even like them, not one little bit. But I surely can’t blame myself, for my only exposure to them as a child of the ’70′s was from a can. And I can’t imagine anything more disgusting than canned mushrooms to a kid. No wonder I was never a fan of the fungus. As I got older, I allowed a bit of mushroom to pass my lips; I loved them sauteed on a burger, or with a grilled steak. Provided I could have something in my mouth with them, they became only slightly more palatable to me, but I still struggled with texture, and…
change and focus

Kate

17 Jan 2012 | 2:34 pm

See anything new??? A new year is a good time for change. And a good time for a re-design, whether with your life, or with your blog. I’ve been swerving back and forth over the past year on what the focus of this blog really is, and it’s pretty clear that it’s been changing a lot. It’s gone from strictly recipe focused to opening the door, just a glimpse, in to what goes on in my head, my heart and my life. So it’s really not a food blog any longer. But yet, it still is. My on-line friend Lisa posted something today that blew me backwards a bit. And when I…
dhal makhani

Kate

14 Jan 2012 | 6:47 am

The cuisine of India is one of my favorites, almost hands down. I love the vibrant flavors and colors, the spice and aroma and the endless variations. I love the lentils, the vegetables, the breads and condiments. All of it. I’m not alone in my love for this aromatic and delicious foods, and recently a group of my closest friends and I decided to get together one evening for Curry Night. We’d spent a talkative morning over coffee chatting endlessly about food and hit upon the topic of Indian food, each sighing in joy, rolling our eyes and declaring it’s lofty place in our…

Lite Bite
Strawberry Scones for Breakfast – A Scrumptious Way to Start Your Day

sanjeeta kk

27 Jan 2012 | 12:34 am

Strawberry is a fruit which brings smile to my face and saliva in my mouth ever time I see a pack in my supermarket. I just love the sight of these vibrant looking, dimpled chin Strawberries wearing curly green caps. As soon as I get my hands on them I start visualizing what will I be making with them…(if there remains some). When I saw Scones on the Daring Baker challenge of this month by Audax, I knew exactly what I will be using my little babies for. And what a wonderful treat these Strawberry scones are to have it on my breakfast table! Audax Artifex was our January 2012 Daring…
Farm Fresh Fenugreek leaves with Bottle Gourd – When Simplicity Wins

sanjeeta kk

26 Jan 2012 | 5:25 am

‘With a few flowers in my garden, half a dozen pictures and some books, I live without envy’ ~ Lope De Vega. And now with my garden not in good shape I no longer live without envying my friend who has a sprawling garden to boast. She inquired about some garden supplies for her farm house which she could purchase on line without much fuss. After a few days of Google search I found out OLX which is a free online platform for classifieds. She was able to access the site from her mobile and could find out what she was looking for in her city with ease. She procured some rare…
A Comforting One Pot Meal – Wholegrain, Millet and veggie Khichdi

sanjeeta kk

24 Jan 2012 | 6:25 am

Do you have a family dish which you prefer at times when you feel lazy to cook but do not wish to compromise on comfort and health quotient? Its Khichdi for my family. A hotch potch medley of wholegrain, millet, lentils and vegetables, Khichdi is an easy & filling one pot meal and has all the necessary ingredients of a balanced diet which could be cooked quickly without much fuss. Carbohydrates from rice (or any grain), fiber from millet, protein form lentils and vitamins & minerals from veggies make this recipe a complete meal in itself. Khichdi is the first solid food I was fed by…
Millet and Its Health Benefits – An Easy Millet Breakfast Porridge Recipe

sanjeeta kk

24 Jan 2012 | 6:24 am

Millet – these tiny pearls of wholegrain reminds me of the colorful Love birds we used to keep at home. I and my brother were assigned the job of feeding the birds with a handful of Bajra (a millet variety) before leaving to school. The same Bajra was also hulled in a stone mortal and pestle by mom to remove the husks and use the grains for making Khichdi and other recipes. But I am sure mom did not know that these tiny grains are a powerhouse of nutrients and one of the best gluten free foods. I wish she could read all the info regarding Millets and feel proud of introducing millets…
Harissa Marinated Tofu Skewers – AFBHLS post by Soma of eCurry

sanjeeta kk

19 Jan 2012 | 5:31 am

~’The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not’. ~ Mark Twain And if you thought this is the only way out to lead a healthy-lifestyle, hold back for a few moments and read what these wondrous AFBHLS guests have to say. Yes, most of them cook lavish spreads and indulge in exotic foods yet manage to stay fit. If moderation is the key for some of the AFBHLS guests than recreational activities such as gardening, cycling and yoga does wonders for others. AFBHLS 2012 series is starting with…

the earthfood experiment
What the heck is this Earthfood Experiment thing?

Chandra Nicole

1 Feb 2012 | 7:28 am

I’m a true believer that in order to live a full, healthy, happy life we have to do 3 things: 1. Treat our bodies with respect, love them, and nourish them well. 2. Be just as careful about what goes into our minds as what goes into our bodies… they are not separate entities as we oftentimes think, and I am convinced that one does in fact affect the other. 3. Recognize our passions and desires, believe in them, and give them the space in our lives that they deserve. They…
5 minute Cajun Black Bean Burrito

Chandra Nicole

26 Jan 2012 | 8:51 am

This Earthfood stuff is E-A-S-Y.... Check out this super quick burrito I threw together yesterday for lunch. Can you tell I like black beans? These are just a few of the concoctions I've come up with lately... Mango Black Bean TacosBlack Bean Sweet Potato & Guinness ChiliStacked Black Bean & Tofu Enchiladas WOW. I just realized I really need to get out of my beanbox. (Not to be confused with beanbag) I'm supposed to be experimenting here. I need to diversify! I will do better from now on. Promise. My Bean Oath: I solemnly swear that from this day…
Seeing as how I'm a philanthropic quote whore...

Chandra Nicole

25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

I put out (quotes) wherever I go. For free. I was feeling that it might be time to share with you one of my most favorite, and also one of the most simple (and true!) life concepts I know of. Here it be: source If you are feeling lost, or confused, or just plain blah… here is my suggestion: Find the thing in this very moment that lights you up, inspires you, sparks passion and desire... then follow it. Even if cognitively it seems illogical. Passion, desire, inspiration, light... those are your breadcrumbs. You don't have to know the exact trail down which they will lead you,…
Earthfood Pizza with Rustic Roasted Tomato Sauce. Oh, and football.

Chandra Nicole

25 Jan 2012 | 9:35 am

I tried a whack at Earthfood Pizza this weekend.To eat while I viewed my football. Viewing football = staring blankly at the TV screen in an fuzzy trance, some interval snoozing accompanied by a little drooling, followed with a jolt to consciousness by Steven Tyler's rendition of the star mangled banner, god bless'm. Source So here we sit with two very important subject matters to discuss... Cheese-less Pizza and Football. #1 Football. I've learned that open & clear that communication is the key to relationships... Dear Football, I so wish I could…
Oatmeal cookies for 2 & 1/2 people. Or 1... if you're me.

Chandra Nicole

24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm

It appears as if these cookies had a rowdy party and didn't invite us... I'm pissed. It also kinda looks like one really tall cookie in this picture, but there's 5. Trust. That's how many cookies this recipe makes. I like that a lot. So, I have this oatmeal raisin cookie recipe that I acquired from a lady I worked with 12 years ago. It has, for all of these years, consistently been my favorite. The original form of this cookie was so tender, and so spiced, and so perfect... but made a couple dozen cookies (who needs that many?) and was also loaded with a cup of…

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Baked Caramelized Banana and Raspberry Oatmeal

mally

20 Jan 2012 | 7:15 am

Tweet I seriously do not know how I would get through life without oatmeal. It’s one of my absolute favorite foods, and my favorite way to start off my day (alongside some nice freshly-brewed coffee, of course). I had a phase when I would eat it mixed with nutella and dried cranberries every day- then moved away from nutella to more of an applesauce-mixed-in kinda deal- and now, with my newfound love of bananas, am on a new kick of oatmeal, sliced bananas, granola, and craisins. However you like it- I defy you to find a better breakfast option. Full of fiber, low on calories (depending…
Devin’s Cannellini Bean and Cherry Tomato Sauce

mally

7 Jan 2012 | 7:48 am

Tweet One of my absolute favorite culinary partners in crime is one of my best friends in general: the awesome Devin Barletta. This girl loves experimenting with food just as much (if not more) as me. She was the friend who would come over during high school and ask my mom if she could help cook instead of hang out with me… the friend who would totally understand how excited I can get about a new spatula… and the friend who loves to make messes with me out of just about anything in the kitchen (seriously… chocolate, hummus, tomato sauce… you name it, we’ve had to…
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

mally

2 Jan 2012 | 8:42 am

Tweet Happy 2012, everybody! I hope your New Year’s was great, wherever you celebrated it. Mine was very low-key, but really nice. My man and I stayed here in NJ and went out for an awesome steak dinner before heading home to watch Kathy Griffin and Anderson Cooper on CNN to ring in the New Year. Have you seen those two on camera together? It was a hysterical sight, for sure- Kathy ended up taking her clothes off at one point and continued making questionably appropriate jokes, while Anderson just kept on giggling nervously, which is reason #402 why I love him. Anyway, I wanted to start…
Homemade Veggie Burgers

mally

30 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am

Tweet There’s not much of a better way to start off your New Year than with a goal of a healthy diet. I know that’s definitely going to be a goal of mine- in particular, I really want to start eating less meat. I have been reading Mark Bittman’s book, Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating, lately, and its an eye-opening look at how the meat we eat affects our bodies, our environment, and of course the animals we consume. That said, I’m definitely not going to be cutting out meat from my diet completely anytime soon- and I’m not sure a drastic removal of that…
Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

mally

27 Dec 2011 | 8:04 am

Tweet Hi everybody! How was your holiday? We had a wonderful few days at my family’s house, celebrating Christmas and being together again, even for a short time. And oh man, did we eat well! My dad made an insanely delicious Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Loin with Roasted Apples for supper. OMG- the crispiness of the salty prosciutto, the delicious stuffing of mushrooms and apples, the perfectly roasted pork loin, and the tart, creamy roasted apples… it was a perfect combination and a meal I won’t be forgetting soon. For Christmas this year, I made everyone in my family a (very)…

T's Tasty Bits, An Ecuadorian Cuisine Blog
Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Pork Meatballs, Kale and Brown Butter Sauce

Tamara

17 Jan 2012 | 10:04 am

So last time, we stopped here: It is time we finish what we started. And when we’re done, we’ll have this: As I had mentioned in my previous post, this dish was inspired by the butternut squash gnocchi I had for dinner at Parish Foods and Goods. Since we have our butternut squash gnocchi ready, now we can start on the next part of our dish: the pork meatballs and the brown butter sauce. Along with the meatballs, this dish had shreds of kale. For garnish, we will use the seeds we scooped from the squashes – toasted and seasoned with some heat. For the toasted…
How to Make Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Tamara

13 Jan 2012 | 5:19 pm

One of the things I love doing, which inevitably involves eating, is recreating a meal that knocked my socks off at a restaurant. My most recent foray happened after visiting Parish Foods and Goods in Atlanta. That night, I decided to go for the butternut squash gnocchi. I love butternut squash, but I never had it in the form of gnocchi. The butternut squash gnocchi was served with pork meatballs, kale and brown butter sauce, garnished with toasted butternut squash seeds. What was not to like about that whole combination?! The last time I made gnocchi, I was 10 and I made potato…
Historic Savannah in Pictures

Tamara

10 Jan 2012 | 5:13 pm

One of the first things I wanted to do when we got to Georgia was visit Historic Savannah. It doesn’t get more southern than Savannah, y’all. We did a quick two-day trip at the end of December and enjoyed strolling around Historic Savannah, admiring the architecture and eating some really good food! We stayed at the Avia Hotel, a Hyatt property, conveniently located between the riverfront and the rest of the town. The bar and its offerings were great; wonderful way to wind down the day. Right outside our doorsteps was City Market, which has some little quaint stores and a…
Tigrillo: Ecuadorian Green Plantain Mash

Tamara

5 Jan 2012 | 7:48 am

While moving is always exciting, it is also hectic. Finding a bit of comfort in an easy breakfast that reminds me of home was key in keeping the sanity. Wine also helped. But not for breakfast. This mash allows me to unleash my love for green plantains in full force. Plantains never cease to amaze me. What is not to love about empanadas de verde, sango de verde, bolón de verde, and caldo de albóndigas de verde? And now we have tigrillo. So, our Dominican Republic friends call it mangú; we call it tigrillo. What is tigrillo? This is a tigrillo (source): Why do Ecuadorians…
My Ecuadorian Christmas and My Mom’s Cheeseball

Tamara

21 Dec 2011 | 3:57 pm

I love Christmas! As a kid, I looked forward to it every year, mainly because of the toys. Can you blame me? Look at us! My sister and I were practically swimming in toys. Christmas meant dressing up to the nines to celebrate. Mom and nana Gloria would begin cooking the meal two days in advance, as we prepared for our tribe to come over. What was our Christmas dinner? Mom’s delicious relleno (AKA stuffing), cookies, fruitcake (blech), gallina (hen), some ponche (punch – virgin for us kids, and spiked with rum for the grownups), and other accoutrements. Of course,…

International Recipe Syndicate
Book Review: Lobster for Leos, Cookies for Capricorns by Sabra Ricci

27 Jan 2012 | 4:34 am

"You should never judge a book by its cover." After reading the book, Lobster for Leos, Cookies for Capricorns by Sabra Ricci, I was reminded once again of the wisdom behind this age old advice. This book looks more like a paperback novel than a cookbook by a celebrity chef. And who combines astrology with cooking anyway? Sabra Ricci has done just that by drawing upon her life long interests in astrology and the culinary arts.In this book, she has selected 8 super foods per astrological sign to support the health of the part of the body ruled by that sign. For example, the heart is ruled by…
Oregon Chocolate Stout Cake Recipe

25 Jan 2012 | 6:03 am

If you're like me, there is a special place in your heart for a tall pint of Oregon stout on a winter's night. This chocolate stout cake may be the next best thing. The chocolatey flavor of stout goes naturally with the cocoa to make an outstanding cake. It tastes great with either a dusting of powdered sugar or with the vanilla - cognac icing. The choice of stout is up to you. We prefer either Obsidian Stout from the Deschutes Brewery orChocolate Stout from Rogue Brewery. Regardless of the brand that you choose, you won't be disappointed.Recommended Equipment:8 inch round non-stick cake…
Chocolate-Rum Pot de Créme

22 Jan 2012 | 7:03 am

From Lobster for Leos, Cookies for Capricorns by Sabra Ricci .......Living in the Tropics for almost twenty years, I have become a big fan of dark rum. This is a combination of two of my favorites.Ingredients:4 oz. bittersweet chocolate3 cups heavy cream1/4 cup dark rum6 large egg yolks3/4 cup granulated sugar1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped1 cup heavy cream1/4 cup brown sugar1/2 tspn pure vanilla extract2 oz. shaved chocolatePreparation:Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.Put the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Mix the cream, rum, vanilla seeds, and the vanilla pod in a…
Açai Ice Cream Recipe

19 Jan 2012 | 11:32 pm

The first time that my wife and I tried a frozen yogurt made with Açai berries was during our honeymoon in a small town north of Rio de Janeiro called Parati. These berries are harvested in the Amazon region and taste great with yogurt, ice cream, or in juices. Like blueberries, they provide many health benefits are packed with anti-oxidants.When we returned home, Açai berries were virtually unknown in the United States. As time passed however, Açai juice has become easier to find in markets. So we decided to try to make Açai ice cream. It turned out even better than the yogurt version…
Easy Artisan Bread Recipe

18 Jan 2012 | 7:05 am

If you're looking for a recipe for fresh baked bread like you get at Panera, give this recipe a try. It works best on the weekend since the dough takes considerable time to rest. Mix the dough Friday night, rest it overnight, then bake at 3 pm on Saturday and you have a fresh loaf of artisan bread to serve with dinner. The only thing easier than this recipe is using a bread maker but the end result doesn't look anything like this. We made this last weekend and used a couple of toasted slices to make the mole in the pork tenderloin in chipotle mole recipe. We also used the warm Dutch oven with…

Smoothie Recipes : Fruit Smoothies Recipe: Healthy Smoothies
POM Morning Protein Shake

Blender Man

19 Jan 2012 | 10:48 pm

I love pomegranate and POM is a wonderful way to get the great taste of pomegranate and the wonderful health benefits it provides. Pour POM into a smoothie, add some protein powder and a handful of almond slivers and you have a POWerful POM breakfast smoothie to get your day going right. POM Smoothie Ingredients: [...]
Help Me Study Smoothie

Blender Man

31 Dec 2011 | 10:43 am

This smoothie will help you retain what you read and give you a quick pick-me-up. This smoothie is NOT for losing weight, it is for memory retention and cognitive support and is calorie heavy so don’t drink this every day. Think about blending this up with you have a study session or test the next [...]
Ginger Jolt Smoothie

Blender Man

27 Dec 2011 | 9:47 pm

Adding to our newest category, Healing Smoothies, this smoothie helps relieve pain due to stomach ache, nausea or queasy feelings in your tummy. The ginger is the key ingredient so don’t skip it and drink it slowly so your stomach ache doesn’t get worse from drinking too fast. Ginger Smoothie Ingredients: 1 apple, cored, peeled and sliced [...]

Eating in Bed
Sunny Spot | Venice, CA

eatinginbed.com

27 Jan 2012 | 4:50 pm

I've eaten some incredible food in Los Angeles, but Sunny Spot is in my top 3. It was the perfect meal of the time, as I'd been craving some tropical flavors!
Red Snapper Coconut Curry

eatinginbed.com

15 Jan 2012 | 11:23 pm

Snapper is perfect for this curry because it doesn't have a prominent fish flavor, allowing it to marry with the other ingredients in the dish, instead of overwhelming them.
Roasted Pasilla Peppers Stuffed w/ Red Snapper Pico De Gallo

eatinginbed.com

19 Dec 2011 | 9:05 am

These make a great light appetizer if you can find small pasilla or poblano peppers and would be great in jalapeno peppers if you're not afraid of the heat!
Cafe Livre | Culver City, CA

eatinginbed.com

15 Dec 2011 | 12:22 am

When I think about the food at Cafe Livre, my mouth waters. I've been spreading the word to anyone that will listen, and now I'm turning to you!
Hamazake Sushi & Izakaya | Venice, CA

eatinginbed.com

8 Dec 2011 | 12:08 pm

We stepped into Hamakaze and our surroundings disappeared due to the amazing flavors of the sushi. I loved everything I ate there, and you should too if Chef Nick is working!

Healthy. Delicious.
Clementine-Soy Chicken Thighs

Lauren

22 Jan 2012 | 7:35 pm

Happy (Chinese) New Year! For some reason, we always celebrated Chinese New Year when I was a kid. I don’t know why, but I always looked forward to it. It was so fun, and we didn’t eat Chinese nearly as often back then as we do now. Mom would take out the electric wok and cook dinner right on the table – usually a chicken stir fry. The next night, we’d wrap the leftovers in tortillas and eat them as fajitas. Yum. I made this clementine-soy glazed chicken a few weeks ago and thought it would be the perfect Chinese New Year post. But then I started researching and…
Fettuccini with Cauliflower, Prosciutto and Peas

Lauren

12 Jan 2012 | 7:07 am

Can we talk about cauliflower for a second? It’s a great vegetable with a really unique flavor. I love it and, if you haven’t tried it lately, you really should give it a second chance. But there’s a right way to do cauliflower and a wrong way. The cauliflower “steaks” that food editors seem to have decided should be all the rage this winter? NOT the right way. In fact, it’s a pretty decent way to confirm any suspicion that you may have had that cauliflower is gross. This pasta, on the other hand, with the some of the cauliflower caramelized in the oven…
Crab and Blackberry Guacamole

Lauren

8 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine. Me: Hey Shawn, remember when we went to the Taste of Hartford two years ago and we ate that guacamole with fruit and lobster in it? Shawn: How the hell do you remember these things? Me: Because it was awesome. That guacamole was awesome, but the real reason that I remembered about it was because I’ve been meaning to recreate it at home. I was just waiting for an appropriate opportunity. Like, say, the Avocados from Mexico Guac Off Recipe Contest? In preparation for the Big Game,…
New England Clam Chowder

Lauren

5 Jan 2012 | 6:27 pm

Like a lot of people, I re-committed myself* to eating healthier and losing a few pounds in the New Year. Unlike a lot of people, I won’t attempt to live off of cold salads and clear broths. It’s winter, people! I want comfort food – and lots of it. This milky chowder filled with meaty bites of bacon and the subtle spice of Old Bay and peppery parsnips is what I consider the ultimate winter meal. The combination of smoke and cream reminds me of curling up in front of a fireplace while fat snowflakes fall outside. Close your eyes when you eat it and you can almost hear the bells…
Simply Dressed Giveaway!

Lauren

3 Jan 2012 | 5:47 pm

NOTE: This giveaway has ended. The holidays may be over, but the gifts keep on coming! Over the past month, I’ve had a lot of fun playing around with the new Marzetti Simply Dressed salad dressings line. I used the Ginger-Sesame to make an Asian-inspired chicken wrap that was full of fresh flavor. The Greek Feta made quick work of turning some couscous and zucchini into a healthy side dish. Leftover orange-soy glazed chicken thighs and sautéed bok choy got new life when I served them over romaine dressed with more of the Sesame-Ginger. And I’ve eaten more than my share of baby greens…

Authentic Greek Recipes
Greek Pitta Bread

22 Jan 2012 | 11:50 am

How to make your own pitta bread. Pitta Bread can be found in shops all over the world, but it's so much nicer (and cheaper) to make your own! Try this recipe and use the Pitta bread with whatever you want - at the bottom you can see a picture of Greek Souvlaki with pitta bread, just follow the link to go to the recipe. This recipe is for 10 pittas. Any that you want to keep for later can easily be wrapped in cling film and kept in the fridge for around a week. You can also keep them in the same way in your freezer. Ingredients ½ kg plain white flour suitable for bread 40g fresh yeast…
Greek Bouyourdi

8 Jan 2012 | 3:54 am

This is a tasty appetiser or side dish - very easy to prepare! The recipe is for 4 people and if you want to serve it in one ceramic dish, it should be about 20 - 25 cm diameter and 5 cm high. Alternatively you can split it into 2 bowls, like the one in the photo, or even serve it in small individual ceramic bowls. Ingredients 6 medium size ripe tomatoes 300g feta cheese 1 tbsp finely chopped red chilli 4 tbsp olive oil Salt Preparation Cut the tomatoes into 1cm slices. Put 1 tbsp olive oil in the ceramic bowl(s). Put a layer of tomatoes on top of the oil. Sprinkle a little salt, but…
Greek Chicken Lemonato

4 Jan 2012 | 9:57 am

This is a simple and traditional Greek recipe for preparing chicken. It's very popular and is also a favourite with the kids! This recipe serves 4. Ingredients For the chicken 2 chicken legs 2 chicken breasts 60ml olive oil Juice from 1 large lemon 4 large garlic cloves sliced 1 full tbsp flour 1 level tbsp oregano 120ml warm water Salt and pepper to taste For the rice 1 cup (approx 250g) pilau rice 2 cups water 50g butter Preparation Chicken Put the oil in a shallow pan and heat. Add the 4 chicken portions and fry for 5 minutes on each side. Add the garlic and fry for another 1 minute,…
Greek New Year Cake (Vassilopita)

31 Dec 2011 | 7:15 am

Well, we've just made our New Year Cake - Vassilopita - and you can see it in the photo. We've previously posted the recipe to make the cake and you can see it here. It's a tradition here to smash a pomegranate for luck at New Year and we've made the 2012 on the top of the cake with pomegranate seeds, which you may be able to see from the photo. Hopefully, it will bring some luck! Anyway, we'd like to wish you all a wonderful 2012! Again, check out the recipe here. ca-pub-5932202259726035
Top 10 Greek Recipes 2011

28 Dec 2011 | 9:41 am

We're coming up to the end of the year and we would like to thank all of you for visiting our blog and looking at the recipes. We decided to have a look and see which were the most popular this year - in other words, which were viewed the most often by you, the readers. Below is the list with the Top 10 for 2011 with the number of times they've been viewed this year. Just click on the link to go to the recipes. 1 LAMB KLEFTIKO - 57,321 Views 2 PASTICHIO - 19,357 Views 3 CHEESE PIE (TIROPITA) - 18,069 Views 4 VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA - 17,338 Views 5 TZATZIKI - 13,412 Views 6 DOLMADES…

Food Me Over
Black and White Muffin

B.Wak

27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am

I know what you’re going to say: isn’t it a bit dark? Well, I personally love using the black colour in cooking; it gives a chic twist to my recipes.In savoury dishes, the unbeatable colouring is of course squid ink, but using it in desserts would be pushing it a bit I guess. And there is no way I use artificial colouring. Our food is stuffed with it enough as it is. I only go for the real stuff, because I’m worth it.Then one day, I was roaming the shelves at a Japanese grocery store when I found the Holy Grail: black sesame paste. Just what I needed! Unfortunately, the jar I bought…
St. John Bread and Wine

B.Wak

23 Jan 2012 | 3:22 am

I wanted to write about this restaurant for a long time because it is in my top 3 list of London eats.If you want to indulge in fine British Cuisine, go to St John Bread and Wine and you won’t be disappointed.The food is lovely and the place and there is some charm in the old fashioned dining room, with its white high ceilings, copper piping and bare wooden furniture. It reminds me of those pictures of 1930’s school mess halls. This is simple yet cosy and comfortable. The staff are top-notch, very professional and knowledgeable.The menu is ideally set up for sharing, not exactly a tapas…
Far away… in Brittany

B.Wak

16 Jan 2012 | 3:04 am

One day I will move to the country and live among hens and goats and I will grow my own vegetables.I will break free from the city, its frenzy, the afterwork burnout, stress – and my annual inevitable cough (which I finally got rid of at last).January is not my favourite month, with its cold snap that just takes away all you energy. Although I must admit it brought us some great blue skies those past few days.So if you are in need of some comforting and heart-warming food to keep you going this month, I can recommend this indulgent Breton cake by Marlène.(Marlene has a huge garden, kiwis…
Mini Scallop Burger

B.Wak

3 Jan 2012 | 2:15 pm

I know, I have let down my non French-speaking readers lately and I’m sorry... I could try to put this down in my New Year’s resolution list but as always they are said but never made. I can only promise I will try to publish the English post at the same time as the original article - so everybody can read at the same time.Disclaimer: it’s not always easy to convey into a foreign language the pun and quirkiness, this je-ne-sais-quoi that I like to use in my french posts - so I will keep it simple.What comes after the festive season? D-E-T-O-X of course!And apparently scallops fit the…
Cardamom and Pomegranate Panna cotta

B.Wak

19 Nov 2011 | 8:15 am

Peeling off the pomegranate, taking the seeds out of the cardamom pod, shelling the pistachios… If only it could be easier and faster…because everything has to be fast in this crazy world doesn’t mean one can’t kick back and take the time every once in a while. I’m learning patience, because the more time you put into something, the greater the sense of achievement. Well, another time maybe, I am quite busy these days, so I will simply crush the pomegranate with bare hands. Quite messy, but for this one we only need its juice… I know you didn’t get over the Cherimoya Panacotta…

Food Jaunts
Lola’s Noodles

Food Jaunts

26 Jan 2012 | 4:11 pm

I’m going to call this dish Lola’s Noodles. Now my Lola (grandmother) never made me anything like this – that I remember anyway – and it’s probably a good thing since I would have continuously bugged her to make it over and over again. There’s just something about this dish that just yells grandma comfort food for me, I mean it’s seriously delicious. I wonder if one day my kids or grandkids will be harassing me to make this for them? I’ll preface this by saying that I didn’t have a lot of high hopes for this one. It just looked too simple. I mean when you’re just…
3 C Soup: Chorizo, Chickpea and Collard Greens

Food Jaunts

23 Jan 2012 | 5:34 pm

I’ve been on a soup kick lately (surprise, surprise) and I’ve got a ton of soups to post soon. I also just realized that in almost every soup I’ve made, I’ve included either collard greens or kale but eh. Greens are super delicious and perfect in soup/stew applications plus they’re super healthy and nutritious. But anyway, let’s get back to the point. We’re huge fans of chorizo – both Spanish and Mexican. Spanish chorizo is a dried sausage that comes in both mild and hot versions. Mexican chorizo is a fresh pork sausage. When I buy a link of Spanish chorizo I can…
Cincinnati Style Chili

Food Jaunts

20 Jan 2012 | 4:40 pm

When you grow up in Cincinnati, you’re always grabbing a coney or three way for lunch, dinner, after a night of drinking and sometimes even for breakfast (depending on what time you get up). I mean, the stuff is delicious. I’ve had friends who moved away who literally craved it and always made a point to stop and get some any time they came back in town. Heck when I went to college in Columbus (mind you, that’s only a 1 ½ hour drive) I would purposely drive 20 minutes from my dorm just to get my fix. In Cincinnati, we’ve got two big home grown chains: Skyline and Gold Star, along…
Onion Soup

Food Jaunts

16 Jan 2012 | 6:40 pm

I’m pretty sure onions are at the heart of every recipe I make. My standard is a sweet onion, but if I’m making a recipe that doesn’t use just the regular onions then I’m usually using leeks, green onions, shallots or chives. This recipe is fantastic because I used every version of onion I could get my grubby little hands on (and remembered to buy). On that note, I think that onion soup doesn’t get as much play as it should. There’s just something about onions cooked until they’re soft and brown and then turned into a soup that equals tasty goodness. This isn’t a…
Slow Cooker North Carolina Style Pulled Pork

Food Jaunts

12 Jan 2012 | 2:25 pm

I’m not sure if I’ve ever fully expressed my love for North Carolina Barbecue. I’m a bit of a purist with it too – I like it almost straight up vinegar with no tomato, ketchup or mustard to muss it up. A simple mix of cider vinegar and some seasonings and I am in heaven. There’s just something about pork covered with vinegar that goes together so well. I’m not sure why it works, I just know that I love it. Now obviously this isn’t true barbecue, there’s no smoke, no fire to make it truly a thing of glory. But when it’s the middle of the Winter and you don’t even have…

Chattering Kitchen
Guest Post Series Part 4: Oven Poached Salmon Stuffed with Kale, Radicchio & Mushrooms with Lemon Cream Sauce by Jill Mant

chatteringkitchen

23 Jan 2012 | 6:55 am

The fourth blog in the Guest Post Series by Jill Mant I love salmon! Give me salmon sashimi, lox and bagels, salmon filet, salmon steaks or salmon mousse and I am in fish heaven. I love the color, the texture … Continue reading →
Guest Post Series Part 3: Enter the Dragon – Food to Celebrate Chinese New Year by Alice Young

chatteringkitchen

19 Jan 2012 | 6:50 am

January 23, 2012 will mark the dawn of the Year of the Dragon according to the new Chinese lunar calendar. Chinese communities around the world will celebrate Chinese New Year which is also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar … Continue reading →
Guest Post Series Part 2: Tribulations & Hesitations in the Kitchen – Spicy Saltine Crackers by Meta West

chatteringkitchen

16 Jan 2012 | 7:13 am

The second in the Guest Post Series by Meta West Isn’t it funny how we (or at least me) sometimes don’t hesitate to tackle insurmountable tasks and then get overcome by those that are simple? What could be so hard … Continue reading →
Guest Post Series Part 1: Nutella and Peanut Butter Cheesecake by Neha Deepak Shah

chatteringkitchen

12 Jan 2012 | 5:36 am

The first in the Guest Post Series by Neha Deepak Shah Whenever you get a chance to read my posts, they would all be Lacto – vegetarian. I was raised being a lacto – vegetarian and thereby it has been … Continue reading →
Guest Post Series on ChatteringKitchen.Com

chatteringkitchen

12 Jan 2012 | 4:39 am

It has been 8 months since I began my journey of blogging about my passion; food. In a short span of time the social media community at large has played a huge roll in skyrocketing the popularity of my blog. … Continue reading →

Pots and Frills
Fancy Red Cabbage Salad--For Health Reasons

Pots and Frills

19 Jan 2012 | 8:13 pm

I did not look for a reason to post this recipe but I was almost provoked to do it when I talked to my cousin living in Germany. She is a very good cook, although her cuisine is more of a traditional, country style, often German or Polish. She generally favors fish, lamb, and salads. In addition to being a good cook she is totally obsessed with healthy food. All she eats has to be organic and ecological and, most importantly, healthy. Just to give you a few examples, she buys only organic food in Germany, brings gallons of organic oil from the Balkans, imports organic apples and jars of…
Plesniak--Polish Moldy Cake

Pots and Frills

16 Jan 2012 | 4:24 pm

When I was a very young girl I made this cake pretty often, but I have not done it for more than twenty years. Somehow, I have never been a big fan of it and I forgot about it readily when I learned to make more complicated desserts. However, I have learned recently that there are Polish people somewhere in America who miss it a lot and, from all that Polish cuisine has to offer, this cake is what they crave most. So I decided to post this recipe, which somehow over the years has become another Polish classic. Plesniak or plesniawiec, as this cake is sometimes called, is a funny name, because…
Raclette Party--All About Melting Cheese

Pots and Frills

13 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm

Last year by this time I hosted at least three raclette dinners. The weather was quite "wintery" and the idea of eating warm melting cheese with a glass of wine seemed very appealing. This year, weather is unusually warm and it took me a long time to do my first raclette. I use that opportunity to introduce those who never tried raclette to that easy, no-haste and a very social party idea. When I lived in Geneva, every Friday, starting late at fall, we met at our friends place for either a fondue or a raclette dinner. At that time, I preferred fondue, as it seemed more tricky to make. Today,…
Beans and Capers Salad--Fast and Healthy

Pots and Frills

9 Jan 2012 | 5:33 pm

Sometimes there are days like yesterday. It is winter but feels more like spring. This unusual warmth does not cheer us up, but disappoints our kids dreaming about true winter, snow, and skiing. And the bright sunny skies too early in the season make us rather tired than energetic. There is so much to do, but no mood to do anything. And this is that kind of day day when I do not feel inspired to cook. Instead, I opened a can and made a simple nutritious salad. I think this salad comes from the Greek cuisine tradition: it calls for capers, olive oil, and lemon. It can be the whole lunch with…
Leek Tart on Walnut Crust--Instead of Leek Soup

Pots and Frills

5 Jan 2012 | 9:07 pm

One would think that since I love to cook and share so peristently my culinary experience on this blog, my kids must be open-minded or even adventurous when it comes to food. Ironically, it is almost the opposite. They favor the typical American kids' diet based on pasta, pizza, and chicken nuggets. They do not like traditional Polish dishes except for borshch and pierogi, which for them fall rather under pasta category together with ravioli and tortellini. My younger son, Philip, is particularly difficult when it comes to trying any thing new. Luckily, sometimes he bows to the authority of…

Got Chocolate - Celebrating All Things Chocolate
Chocolate Covered Cheez-Its

Laura Rucker

23 Jan 2012 | 10:01 pm

I made Chocolate Covered Cheez-Its! Yup, you read it right – Chocolate Covered Cheez-Its! I know, I’m weird! Haha! But hey, who says Chocolate and Cheez-Its don’t go together anyway? Trust me, they do! And they’re so quick and easy to make too! LOVE that! Simply melt chocolate. You can use chocolate chips or a chocolate bar, it doesn’t matter. Hint: I use dark chocolate when dipping items. It’s healthier because it has less cocoa butter (fat) and because of this it doesn’t melt in your hands as quickly as milk or white chocolate…
RECIPE: Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles

Laura Rucker

16 Jan 2012 | 10:42 pm

I’ve got another truffle recipe for you – Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles! Peanut butter, pretzels and chocolate, I say? Yup! I know, who would think to put pretzels in truffles, right? Well, the people over at eatingwell.com did! So let’s make some! These are SO easy! Mix together peanut butter and finely chopped pretzels. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or so. Roll into teaspoon-sized dough balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Freeze for one hour or until completely firm. One at a time, roll each peanut butter pretzel ball into…
RECIPE: Peanut Butter Honey Chocolate Chip Bites

Laura Rucker

13 Jan 2012 | 12:11 am

Peanut butter, honey and chocolate chips. Mix them together, and what do you get? Peanut Butter Honey Chocolates Chip Bites. These are so quick and easy to make it’s ridiculous! Best of all, they’re healthy!!! Yes! OK, don’t blink now, because I told you, these are super quick and easy to make. Just mix two parts peanut butter, one part honey and a handful of chocolate chips in a food chopper. Blend until mixed well. Blend a little longer and the chocolate chips turn the dough darker. It’s your choice! Spoon into a non-greased ice cube tray. Place in the…
RECIPE: Chocolate & Almond Butter Bites

Laura Rucker

3 Jan 2012 | 11:06 pm

I’ve found the perfect healthy Chocolate snack – Chocolate & Almond Butter Bites! I had no idea how good almond butter was and when I paired it with these dark Chocolate squares, my eyes literally bugged out from my taste buds doing a happy dance. I’m not kidding when I say this recipe is quick, easy, super delicious and oh so healthy for you. The ingredients are simple – almonds (or pistachios or cashews, if you prefer), honey and Chocolate. That is it! Yay! All you do is chop up your nuts of choice until they are finely ground. Add honey. Blend. Done!
Double Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Laura Rucker

17 Dec 2011 | 12:50 am

Chocolate and peppermint are a fabulous combination! So when I saw a recipe for Double Chocolate Peppermint Bark in my bon appetit desserts cookbook, I had to make it! The recipe is simple. Melt half of the white Chocolate in this recipe and pour it onto a lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Chill in the refrigerator until set – approx. 10-15 min. Melt semi-sweet Chocolate chips with heavy whipping cream and mix well. Pour over the white chocolate and crushed peppermints. Chill until set. Next, pour the remaining white chocolate as the final layer and…

Passionate About Baking
Baking| Sweet & Savoury Scones: Pistachio & Cranberry; Cheddar & Garlic Greens… back to the basics with the DBs

Deeba @ PAB

27 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pm

Light as feather scones two way … sweet and savoury. Both good and great options for tea. {eggless/vegetarian}. The recipe is infinitely adaptable to individual tastes too.
Baking| Strawberry & Kiwi Bavarian Cake with Razzle Dazzle Macarons … Vanilla Bavarian Mousse with Strawberries & Basil

Deeba @ PAB

24 Jan 2012 | 11:11 am

A marriage of flavours and textures, 2 desserts, one basic mousse. Add in some fresh seasonal fruit, top with macarons and you have ... Strawberry & Kiwi Bavarian Cake with Razzle Dazzle Macarons, & Vanilla Bavarian Mousse with Strawberries & Basil
Baking| Anzac Biscuits … the perfect bite! ‘#comfortfood {eggless}

Deeba @ PAB

20 Jan 2012 | 8:49 am

"We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails." German Proverb Nom Nom Nom … these Anzac Biscuits have to be the best cookies I’ve made in a while, a hurried first nibble when they were yet warm, and it was love at first bite. I didn’t care if the kids rejected them; [...]
Culinary Event |Recipe … The Singapore TakeOut {SPICE} & Recipe for Lacy Pancakes!

Deeba @ PAB

18 Jan 2012 | 8:37 am

"1 mobile kitchen, 9 cities, 10 chefs and 15 food brands on a 365-day gastronomic journey." A unique culinary experience where New Delhi marked the seventh stop for the Singapore Takeout on its nine-city world tour. It has already delighted diners in London, Paris, Moscow, New York, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. An event covered deliciously, a celebrity chef who teams up with top Indian chefs ... and a recipe for lacy pancakes! Bon Apetit!!
Baking | Giveaway| Book Review … Fred Harveys French Apple Pie with Nutmeg Sauce … & a Shabby Apron Giveaway!

Deeba @ PAB

15 Jan 2012 | 6:10 am

A chic Shabby Apple apron giveaway and a recipe for comfort food redefined. Takes you back to the good old days … a simple, comforting apple pie served with an even simpler nutmeg sauce. This classic eating house comfort food dish was tarted up by the head Fred Harvey baker at the Los Angeles Union Station way back in the 1920′s!

Quick Free Recipes
Normandy Pork Casserole with Apple Brandy Recipe

flowercarole

11 Jan 2012 | 6:05 am

Normandy Pork Casserole with Apple Brandy Recipe (serves 6) Preparation time: 10-15 minutes Cooking time: 3 hours Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 175g (6oz) smoked bacon cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon butter 1 bay leaf 250g (9oz) small shallots peeled 1 ¼ kg (2lb 12oz) pork shoulder (trim the skin) 3cm (1 ¼ inch) diced 750ml (3 cups) pork or vegetable stock 60ml (¼ cup) calvados (apple brandy) 2 sticks of celery diced 2 crisp, sharp eating apples peeled and diced (granny smith, bramley or similar) 2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh…
Cheese and Onion Pitta Bread Recipe

flowercarole

7 Dec 2011 | 2:20 am

Photo Credit : Jeffrey WW Cheese and Onion Pitta Bread Recipe Print Recipe type: Side Author: Carole W Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients 10 tablespoons grated cheese of your choice 2 white or wholemeal pitta breads 2 spring onions (finely chopped) cracked black pepper Instructions Preheat your grill to a medium heat. Split each pitta bread so that one half is open. Place the grated cheese equally in each pitta bread, sprinkle with the spring onion, add a little cracked black pepper. Press the pitta bread pocket lightly (just so it closes together).
Rosie’s Sausage House Hash Recipe

flowercarole

29 Nov 2011 | 3:00 pm

Rosie’s Sausage House Hash Recipe (serves 3) Ingredients 1 1/4lbs potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped 1 large onion 1 pack (about 1lb) Cumberland / Lincolnshire sausages 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 – 2 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon paprika 8oz mushrooms (optional) 3/4 pint beef or onion gravy salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Firstly preheat your oven to 190C / Gas Mark 5. 2. Peel your potatoes and cut them into bite sized pieces. Place them in cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. 3. Slice your onions. 4. Crush your garlic.
5 Quick and Easy Lunches to Make for Work

flowercarole

21 Nov 2011 | 4:33 pm

The majority of Americans do not have time to prepare a lunch for their work and instead, opt to eat out. Fast food restaurants are very popular for a quick lunch and result in the lunch meal being anything other than nutritious or healthy. Preparing your own lunch is the best decision you can make for yourself for your lunch choice because you will know exactly what is in your meal and you can make it healthier than it would be if you were eating out. The biggest reason Americans do not make their own lunch is simply because they do not have the time, so read on to find out about five quick…
John Lewis Stainless Steel Cookware Special Buys

admin

5 Nov 2011 | 4:35 am

John Lewis is currently offering a range of special buys on selected stainless steel cookware. The collection of pans is made from 18/10 stainless steel and are suitable for all hob types. The sleek and contemporary designs make the collection beautiful to look at and pleasant to use. The items in the collection range from £16 to £65. They are special buy items so the current prices will not last very long. John Lewis Stainless Steel Cookware John Lewis Stainless Steel Non-Stick 14cm Milkpan£16 John Lewis Stainless Steel Non-Stick 26cm Frypan£22 John Lewis Stainless Steel Non-Stick 26cm…

MODERN MRS. CLEAVER
Peanut Butter Crumble Pie

Modern Mrs. Cleaver

26 Jan 2012 | 4:47 pm

In honor of “National Peanut Butter” day, I decided to play around with an old family favorite… The peanut butter pie! I am really starting to wish that I hadn’t found the list of National Food Day’s, however this one … Continue reading →
Fried Pickle Chips & Chipotle Mayo Dip

Modern Mrs. Cleaver

18 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

Just let that sink in a moment……………. If you’ve never had fried pickles, put it on a to do list….At the top and underlined, surrounded by little stars! Before ya make these little beauties, send a memo to all family … Continue reading →
Cleaver Contest #9 and Giveaway

Modern Mrs. Cleaver

11 Jan 2012 | 11:53 am

This contest is all about your local food items….we all have different ingredients at our disposal so let’s put em’ in the spotlight for a second shall we? Tell me a little about your FAVORITE local ingredient and what you love to … Continue reading →
Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Modern Mrs. Cleaver

8 Jan 2012 | 5:02 pm

A friend of mine recently asked me if I had a recipe for Hungarian Mushroom Soup….I love it when this happens, especially when my answer is no! It gets me motivated to create something new After combining a little of … Continue reading →
Hot Buttered Rum

Modern Mrs. Cleaver

5 Jan 2012 | 6:48 pm

It’s cold……So I really had no choice but to make a hot drink! That’s my story and I’m stuck to it Hot buttered rum is not fancy, foo fooey, or difficult to make. It’s not decorated perty or fluffed up….. … Continue reading →

Whats4Eats
Carpetbag Steak

chefbrad

13 Jan 2012 | 12:40 pm

(Australian, New Zealander oyster-stuffed steak) For over-the-top taste and low-effort luxe, nothing can beat carpetbag steak, a dish popular in Australia and New Zealand in the mid 20th century. Prime-cut steak is stuffed with fresh oysters for a luscious melding of flavors. Make carpetbag steak as a special meal to impress family, friends or a new romantic interest. Whats4Eats International Market Shop our Amazon Store for international cookbooks, foods and hard-to-find kitchen products. read more
Boston Brown Bread

chefbrad

3 Jan 2012 | 10:31 am

(American steamed wholegrain molasses bread) What goes best with Boston baked beans? Why, Boston brown bread, of course! Lightly sweet, with a deep, rich color, brown bread is a scrumptious, whole-grain treat made from a batter that is steamed, sliced and spread with butter. Most New Englanders are familiar with a version that is sold in cans, but it's so easy to throw together, there's no reason not to make your own. Whats4Eats International Market Shop our Amazon Store for international cookbooks, foods and hard-to-find kitchen products. read more
Cornish Pasties

chefbrad

29 Dec 2011 | 11:19 am

(English beef and vegetable pies) Pasties — handheld pies with a savory filling — have been enjoyed in Europe since the Middle Ages. But the Cornish pasty, from the English County of Cornwall, is the most famous of all. This meal-in-one classic was a favorite of Cornish coal miners of old, and it now enjoys protected status by the European Commission. To qualify, a Cornish pasty may contain only beef, potatoes, rutabaga and onion. No carrots please! Whats4Eats International Market Shop our Amazon Store for international cookbooks, foods and hard-to-find kitchen products. read more
Bibingka Especial

chefbrad

23 Dec 2011 | 6:22 pm

(Filipino sweet coconut and rice flour cake) Bibingka is a lightly sweet, moist cake made with rice or cassava flour and traditionally cooked over charcoal in a banana-leaf-lined clay pot. A simpler version can be made in a cake pan in the oven. Bibingka especial, with tasty toppings, is popular in the Philippines during the Christmas holiday season and is eaten after Midnight Mass on Christmas Day. Whats4Eats International Market Shop our Amazon Store for international cookbooks, foods and hard-to-find kitchen products. read more
Apple Fritters

chefbrad

22 Dec 2011 | 11:26 am

(Jewish batter-fried apple rings) Apples are a popular treat at Hanukkah, whether served as an applesauce topping for latkes or fried in a tasty batter for apple fritters, a tradition that supposedly originated among Greek Jews. Whats4Eats International Market Shop our Amazon Store for international cookbooks, foods and hard-to-find kitchen products. read more

A Cornish Food Blog | Jam and Clotted Cream
Fish is the Dish Challenge 4: Haddock Curry

Beth Sachs

27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm

When I mentioned Haddock Curry on Twitter I got a few 'urghs' from people....but what you have to think here is kedgeree. Curry and white fish really do work amazingly well together- try this you will be convinced I promise! So, in this latest Fish is the Dish pack we received some lovely North Sea haddock fillets from Delish Fish based in Scotland. The fillets come individually vacuum packed which really helps with quantity control! I used the curry recipe that was provided to us in the pack, but changed the method slightly to make it quicker and easier to put together. Because the…
Spicy Carrot, Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

Beth Sachs

25 Jan 2012 | 4:17 am

I didn't expect much from this soup but it really packed a punch and I've been enjoying it for lunch this week as per the weekly meal plan. Baking the sweet potatoes in the oven before adding the soft flesh to the soup really helped with both the flavour and texture but it was the coconut milk that made it lovely and silky. The green chili (which I didn't de-seed before using) gave it a heady kick, but if you don't like a lot of heat you can just leave it out, or use half a de-seeded chili instead. Spicy Carrot, Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup Ingredients: to make 4 large bowls 4 Sweet…
Giveaway: Traditional Scottish Cheeseboard

Beth Sachs

23 Jan 2012 | 6:30 pm

We'll be enjoying a traditional Scottish cheeseboard with out Burns Night Supper on Wednesday and Mull of Kintyre are kindly providing another cheeseboard to giveaway to one Jam and Clotted Cream reader. The prize includes: A slate engraved cheeseboard not available in the shops (not shown in photo) Mull of Kintyre Scottish Mature Cheddar Mull of Kintyre Scottish Extra Mature Cheddar Scottish Oatcakes Traditional Chutney To enter: To win the cheeseboard all you need to do is; 1. Complete the Rafflecopter widget below to verify your entries 2. Entries can be via blog comment, Twitter, Facebook…
Creme Brulée

Beth Sachs

23 Jan 2012 | 5:20 am

I received lots of lovely foodie related gifts for my birthday last week but the cooks blow torch and 4 Portmerion creme brulée dishes from my in-laws were my favourite presents. I'd never attempted creme brulee's before, partly because I lacked the necessary blow torch (you wouldn't get the same effect under a grill) and partly because I 'thought' it was complicated. As it turns out it really wasn't. On Saturday I set about making the creme brulée's and what I ended up with (thankfully) was one of the most wonderful creamy creme brulée's I had ever tasted, delicately flavoured with…
Burns Night Supper

Beth Sachs

23 Jan 2012 | 1:00 am

I thought you might like to have a sneaky look at my Burns Night Supper Menu for Wednesday (25th January) - the night when Scots celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns. Now, as you may have gathered I'm not Scottish, nor have I ever lived in Scotland but you will know I don't need much encouragement for a feast (I can call this an 'educational feast' can't I.... for the kids), especially when enticed by some lovely Scottish products such as Mull of Kintyre Scottish Cheddar that I was sent to sample. Unfortunately I've had to give the Haggis a miss as the Hubby wont eat it. So,…

The Daily Dish
Peruvian Pisco Sour

Kristina Vanni

26 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

Right about now, I just might be drinking one of these. Except I will be sipping from the Southern Hemisphere! Any guesses where I am? Here’s a hit: The signature spirit of this place is “Pisco,” a grape brandy produced in the winemaking regions of South America. Have you figured it out yet? Right now I am in Peru!!! This is such a thrill because I have never been to South America and have dreamed of traveling to Peru for as long as I can remember. I will be traveling on an Adventures by Disney itinerary. In fact, you can follow the entire itinerary here. …
The Ultimate Super Bowl Dip

Kristina Vanni

25 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

When it comes to the Super Bowl, I like to pull out all the stops for game day snacks. The more ooey-gooey, cheesy, and indulgent the better. The problem is, there are so many amazing and delicious dips out there, it is hard to choose just one to serve! That’s why I love this “Ultimate Super Bowl Dip.” It combines all my favorite flavors from a variety of different dips. Not only do you have two different kinds of cheese, there is spinach, Italian sausage and peppers. Red peppers for color and rings of sweet banana peppers for flavor. Take this dip to a whole new…
Warm Drinks and Lounging by the Fire at Sundance

Kristina Vanni

24 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

Earlier this week, I told you a little bit about my experience in Park City, Utah for the Sundance Film Festival. One of the many reasons I have come to love this beautiful state, is that people don’t complain about a cold winter storm, they complain about a lack of snow! A ski town like this is filled with folks ready to hit the slopes at a moments notice. The first few days at Sundance were a positively balmy 38 degrees, but then old man winter decided to rear his head. Fluffy flakes fell on the streets and in a matter of hours all of Park City was blanketed in snow. What is…
Blog Giveaway – Coffee Maker Prize Package

Kristina Vanni

23 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

Do you have a case of “The Monday’s?” Finding it hard to keep your eyes open at work? No worries! I have just the kick you need to jump start your week… From now through Sunday night you have the opportunity to win this “Coffee Maker Prize Package.” Perfect for that caffeine boost to get your morning started! The giveaway includes: Bunn My Cafe Single Serving Pod Brewer – This unique coffee maker brews one cup at a time for a fresh cup every time! Coffee-themed red and white apron Coffee-themed red and white oven mitts Here is all you have to…
Mixed Drinks and Meal Soups – Eat and Drink Like a Celebrity at the Sundance Lounge

Kristina Vanni

22 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

Oh my goodness, I just wrapped up a whirlwind weekend at the Sundance Film Festival! I have so many great stories from Park City, Utah, I am not sure where to start! So let’s start from the beginning…the opening night party! There I am, feeling all fancy at the arrivals! Really, this weekend was about two things. Hollywood glam and delicious warm soup. Let me explain.. I came to the festival with Bertolli in order to help promote their line new of Frozen Meal Soups inside their “Chalet” here at the festival. It was a place where Hollywood elite could warm up…

Free Indian Recipes
Spicy Mutton Curry

Arpita Chatterjee

22 Jan 2012 | 6:15 am

Spicy Mutton CurryIndian cuisine includes a plethora of curries. Mutton curry is one of the favorite curry among the non vegetarians in India. Mainly lamb or goat meat is used to make this curry.There are hundreds of recipes of mutton curry and different region have their own specialty.Today we are sharing one of the easiest ways of making spicy mutton curry.Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 50 to 60 minutes Serves: 4 to 6IngredientsSpicy Mutton Curry Ingredients750gms of lamb/goat meat2 tomatoes chopped2 tbsp of grated green papaya2 chopped green chilly2 big onion chopped2 tbsp…
Soya Nuggets With Chili

Arpita Chatterjee

20 Jan 2012 | 3:02 pm

Soya Nuggets With ChiliSoya chunk or texturized vegetable protein (TVP), also known as soy protein (TSP), soy meat or soya meat is a defatted soy flour product; a byproduct of extracting soybean oil. It is many times used as a meat extender.Soya nuggets are quick to cook and protein contain equal to that of the meat. This can be a very good animal protein substitute especially good for those who are on vegan diet.Soya nuggets can be cooked in various ways but today I am sharing an Indian style and super easy and extremely delicious nuggets recipe.Red chili nuggets may sounds like the one…
Paneer Bhapa

Arpita Chatterjee

19 Jan 2012 | 6:28 am

Paneer BhapaPaneer is fresh cheese common in South Asian cuisine, mainly this originated in India. It is completely lacto- vegetarian and providing one of the sources of protein for vegetarians in India. It is generally unsalted. The use of paneer is more common in Nepal, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh due to prominence of milk in their cuisine. It is popular when wrapped in dough and deep fried or served with spinach as palak paneer or with peas as matar paneer.In Oriya, Assamese and Bengali cuisine it is mostly restricted to sweets, but with sweets there are many spicy paneer dishes which…
Malai Patishapta

Arpita Chatterjee

14 Jan 2012 | 4:51 am

Malai PatishaptaPatishapta are sweet pancakes filled with coconut and jaggery is a very well known scrumptious Bengali dish.In Bengal we celebrate Poush Parbon the harvesting festival during winter. This festival is also celebrated as Pithe Parbon in Bengal, pithey in Bengali means sweet dishes made from rice flour, wheat flour, semolina or suji and fresh new jaggery known as nolen gur.There are various kind of pithe preapred during this time like gokul pithe, ashkey pithe, shajher pithe, puli pithe, chusi pithe etc.For patishapta maida, semolina batter is spread like pancakes, then stuffed…
Lehsuni Matar

Neha Wadhwa

12 Jan 2012 | 4:19 pm

Lehsuni MatarLehsuni Matar is an exotic side dish which is great to relish during winter when you get fresh young vibrant color green peas in the farmers market.The taste of this is far better than the frozen peas. For those who will not get fresh peas you can go with the frozen peas the taste will differ a bit but it will still be delicious. This dish is healthy too, peas are rich in protein, and they also hold a high nutritional value in form of vitamins A, Riboflavin, Niacin. Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper and good source of dietary fiber and minerals too.This food is…

Cooks&Books&Recipes
I Love Meatballs!

Editors, Cooks&Books&Recipes

26 Jan 2012 | 11:26 pm

With over 50 recipes ranging from comfortingly traditional to cutting-edge modern, Rick Rodgers expands the role of the beloved meatball inside I Love Meatballs! Dishes–inspired by a variety of ethnicities including Italian, Thai, Chinese, Greek, Vietnamese, Swedish, Moroccan, and Indian–are made from a full range of meats including beef, veal, pork, lamb, poultry, and even seafood. Divided into six hunger-inducing categories, I Love Meatballs! shows meatballs as appetizers and dinner entrees, inside soups and breads, and (of course) with pasta, as well as meatballs sizzling off…
Today’s Recipe: French Beignets

Editors, Cooks&Books&Recipes

24 Jan 2012 | 11:27 pm

Cookbook: Basic to Brilliant, Y’all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company, by Virginia Willis Yes, beignets — just like the ones served at Café Du Monde in the French Market in New Orleans. You can dust them with powdered sugar or drizzle them with honey. Heck, you can drizzle, then dust. For another taste from this Southern-accented cookbook, here’s a two-way recipe for Kale Omelet / Baked in a Sourdough Boule. While you’re there, be sure to note: we’re giving away a copy of this “brilliant” cookbook! Find the…
Quick-Fix Vegan: Healthy, Homestyle Meals in 30 Minutes or Less

Editors, Cooks&Books&Recipes

17 Jan 2012 | 10:20 pm

Following on the success of Quick-Fix Vegetarian, Robin Robertson’s Quick-Fix Vegan provides 150 brand-new, never-before-published vegan recipes ranging from starters, snacks, salads, sauces, and sandwiches to stovetop suppers, pastas, soups, and desserts that can all be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Quick-Fix Vegan also features “Make-Ahead Bakes,” convenient recipes that are assembled ahead of time (in less than 30 minutes) and then baked before serving. Quick-Fix Vegan draws upon a myriad of ethnic influences including French, Mexican, Moroccan, Mediterranean, Greek,…
Basic to Brilliant, Y’all: 150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company

Editors, Cooks&Books&Recipes

11 Jan 2012 | 12:52 am

Virginia Willis’s legion of fans love her knack for giving classic French dishes a down-home Southern feel and reimagining homey Southern favorites en Française. In Basic to Brilliant, Y’all, Virginia builds on her signature style, offering 150 soul-satisfying recipes and accompanying each with a new preparation technique, fresh presentation style, or creative recipe variation that transforms an already wonderful dish into an all-out show-stopper. In Virginia’s hands, a cozy Kale Omelet becomes sophisticated brunch fare when it’s baked in a sourdough boule; rich Gruyere Flans elevate…
Cookies: At Home with the Culinary Institute of America

Editors, Cooks&Books&Recipes

6 Jan 2012 | 9:04 pm

From quick and easy Chocolate Chip Cookies and Fudge Brownies to delightful Lemon Meringues and French Macaroons, this delicious cookie compendium includes nearly 100 recipes of every type and stripe. Cookies at Home covers basic cookie-baking techniques and offers helpful tips on equipment, ingredients, and decorating—all beautifully illustrated with drawings and full-color photography throughout. Chapters include: Cookie Baking Equipment; Basic Baking Ingredients and Methods; Décor and Packaging; Drop Cookies; Bar Cookies; Rolled, Cut-Out, and Sliced Cookies; Molded, Stenciled, and…

Tastydays
Giant Recalls Frozen Pancakes For Soy Allergy

brent

27 Jan 2012 | 11:05 pm

Two supermarkets are issuing a voluntary recall of several breakfast food products.Two supermarkets are issuing a voluntary recall of several breakfast food products.nOfficials from Giant food stores and Martin’s Food Markets say they’re concerned about an undeclared allegern in Aunt Jemima Frozen pancakes.nIt’s affecting six varieties of pancakes.nOfficials say the pancakes have been cross-contaminated with soy products.nThey warn this could be harmful to a person with a soy allergy.nNo illnesses have been reported. Check out Giant Recalls Frozen Pancakes For Soy Allergy on…
Super Bowl Party Appetizers – Texas Roadhouse 1-27

brent

27 Jan 2012 | 3:05 pm

We’ll give you some delicious party recipes for your Super Bowl Party! Check out Super Bowl Party Appetizers – Texas Roadhouse 1-27 on Tastydays which has thousands of cooking videos, food blogs, recipes, chicken recipes as well as featuring an extensive food dictionary. Also visit FoodFeed, the largest Food Tweeting website by Food Advertising firm, Gourmet Ads.
Manna Says Goodbye To Longtime Director Allebach

brent

27 Jan 2012 | 3:05 pm

Employees and board members of Manna on Main Street, Lansdale’s nonprofit food pantry, say their farewells to Tom Allebach on his last day after twelve years as Executive Director. Check out Manna Says Goodbye To Longtime Director Allebach on Tastydays which has thousands of cooking videos, food blogs, recipes, chicken recipes as well as featuring an extensive food dictionary. Also visit FoodFeed, the largest Food Tweeting website by Food Advertising firm, Gourmet Ads.
Quality Locally-made Donuts And Coffee At Donut Mart

brent

27 Jan 2012 | 1:05 pm

Tahir and Haroon Gauba, owners of Donut Mart, talk about why their donuts are so popular with customers. Check out Quality Locally-made Donuts And Coffee At Donut Mart on Tastydays which has thousands of cooking videos, food blogs, recipes, chicken recipes as well as featuring an extensive food dictionary. Also visit FoodFeed, the largest Food Tweeting website by Food Advertising firm, Gourmet Ads.
INSTY – Marco’s Pizza

brent

27 Jan 2012 | 1:05 pm

Which day of the year is the biggest day for Pizza?watching for the big game. speaking of which, all access pass. there is andi howser. is that a ghostbuster behind you? >> no! no. he has a rocket pack on. >> that is cool. you know, what they are doing down here, they are putting.the finishing touches. finishing every up. making sure everything is clean and ready to go. this will be an entertainment hub. also, a great place to get warm. i think that we have video i want to show you guys. everything that will be in this area. we are talking, indoor entertainment. dining, shopping, now the…

Simply Trini Cooking
Coconut Chicken

Felix

21 Jan 2012 | 4:22 pm

Coconut has been a staple of the Trini diet from the time the Amerindians first came to this island. In fact,with the different races arriving on the island it was used even more as we became a "callaloo society" ( or is it a "chow mein society" ?) over the years. Now, with the health benefits gained from using coconut oil I believe that there has been a resurgence of it's use after many years
Exclusive Recipe: Vegetarian Pastelles

Felix

6 Jan 2012 | 9:53 am

This is a special pastelle recipe that I'm posting for you all for the NewYear. This is a veggie pastelle, and I believe this pastelle rivals all other veggie pastelle. I say this because this pastelle has a surprising mild sweet and tangy flavor along with the many flavourful seasonings we use in the filling for pastelles. It's a taste that has to be experienced. Experience comes when we
Simply Trini Cooking Calendar 2012

Felix

3 Jan 2012 | 12:57 pm

Simply Trini Cooking is pleased to present it's 2012 calendar. As before: print, email, give away, share with your friends. It's my way of saying have a bright and prosperous New Year and thank you for your continued support. Please note that that calendar is only available for free through out newsletter Compere. It is free to join just sign up. Happy New Year to one and all. Sign up
That's a Wrap: Take Four!

Felix

31 Dec 2011 | 1:46 pm

The time has truly flown by and another flavourful, delicious, mouthwatering, hunger inducing, eye candy, picturesque year has passed. Simply Trini Cooking has turned four ....Boy are we growing up now! ... and the journey has been a good one. Growth and progress was inevitable and more people have come to know the name Simply Trini Cooking in the blog verse. This year as I reflect on the
Christmas Cake

Felix

31 Dec 2011 | 2:01 am

There is always a cake on the table during the Christmas season, especially a fruit cake. In Trinidad the traditional black cake is usually crumbly-moist or sticky-wet and black; its moisture resulting from the excessive use of alcohol. Some people also like icing on their black cake, thus making the cake decadent. But I tend to stay away from cakes with icing - enough of all that sweetness

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Rapid Infusion Using a Whipped Cream Dispenser

Creamright

24 Jan 2012 | 4:11 pm

High Pressure Rapid Infusion A new technique that has recently starting gaining a little more popularity, with many chefs and bartenders is rapid infusion. Not only is it simple and inexpensive but it is also fast. Using this technique with a whipped cream dispenser captures the fresh raw compounds of solid ingredients and it doesn’t require any heat. Using what we traditionally called a Whipped Cream Dispenser, isn’t just for whipped cream anymore! The basic process is pretty simple, for example, if you are infusing a cocktail, maybe vodka for instance, or maybe you just…
Alcohol Infused Whipped Cream Recipes

Creamright

29 Dec 2011 | 1:02 pm

Making homemade Alcohol infused whipped cream is easy, fun and simple! Start with a basic whipped cream recipe and then add your favorite liqueur! If you have a 1/2 pint dispenser just cut recipe in half. Basic Whipped Cream Ingredients 1 pint regular whipping cream ½ teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup powdered sugar. Now, let’s add some alcohol! To flavor your whipped cream with your favorite liqueur, add 1-½ tablespoons to the mixture before adding a N20 cartridge. Try any of the following: Grand Marnier Frangelico Bailey’s Irish Cream Chambord Kahlua Amaretto Godiva Chocolate…
Happy Holidays!

Creamright

22 Dec 2011 | 12:59 pm

From your friends at Creamright! We have a had a lot of fun this year bringing you recipes of all types, expanding your knowledge of whipped cream dispensers and bringing you new and interesting recipes from all over the world and many different sources, to your kitchen. We hope that you have tried a few and if not, take a look back through the archives to find recipes that you might want to try this year! We have a lot of interesting recipes to come in 2012 including our newly tested home made pop rocks( just like when you were a kid!) recipe using a whipped cream dispenser!
Homemade Eggnog

Creamright

2 Dec 2011 | 12:02 pm

By now you have most probably eaten all the turkey you can possibly handle until next year, or you just couldn’t handle the thought of eating another post thanksgiving meal. Nonetheless, out with the old and in with the new! Eggnog! It’s the second day of December and now it’s time to kick off the season. I wanted to share a homemade eggnog recipe that is sure to bring the seasonal taste buds into swing! The flavor is incomparable to store bought and it will be sure to add something special to your holiday season. HOMEMADE EGGNOG Ingredients for 1 pint whip…
Creamright Thanksgiving Giveaway

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The Refined Chef
Pulled Pork with Tomato Sauce over Polenta

The Refined Chef

11 Jan 2012 | 10:04 pm

This is a hearty dish and perfect for a cold winter night. Also, since this is made in a crock-pot it is a great option for a mid week meal. Enjoy! Ingredients: 3-4 lb. pork shoulder or butt 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 medium onion - chopped 2 chopped carrots 2 chopped celery stalks 2 serrano peppers - seeds removed and chopped 1 poblano pepper - seeds removed and chopped 2 tbsp. garlic powder Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) 1 cup water 1 cup instant polenta Salt and pepper to taste Servings- 6-8 Preparation Time- 10 minutes Cooking Time- 8 hours in a slow cooker on low heat…
Simply Fried Plantains

The Refined Chef

11 Jan 2012 | 9:45 pm

Plantains are a great food source because they are so versatile. They ripen in different stages and for green plantains, simply frying them is a great way to go. I put this dish together as appetizer or snack and like the addition of chives for the subtle onion flavor. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2-3 green plantains Olive Oil Freshly diced chives (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Servings- 4 Preparation Time- 5 minutes Cooking Time- 6-8 minutes Directions: Slice ends off each plantain Slice just through the outer skin lengthwise down each plantain Under cold running…
Apple Cider Brined Chicken with Butternut Squash Puree

The Refined Chef

6 Jan 2012 | 12:13 am

I put this together a few months ago and really enjoyed how it came out. The sweetness of the butternut squash pairs nicely with the acidity of the apple cider brined chicken. Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash 1/4 cup milk (I use whole milk) 1 tablespoon butter Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 4 chicken breasts Apple Cider Brine 1 cup apple cider vinegar 2 cup water 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1 bay leaf Servings- 4 Preparation Time- Overnight to brine Cooking Time- 45-60 minutes Directions: In a saucepan add apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar, bay…
Stuffed Acorn Squash

The Refined Chef

6 Jan 2012 | 12:02 am

I put this dish together during the fall and liked how it came out. If you come across any remaining acorn squash in the store, here is one recipe you can use to prepare them. Ingredients: 2 acorn squash 1 lbs ground turkey 2 cups chopped mixture of mushrooms - Baby Portobello, Crimini and Shitake 1 medium shallot - diced 1/4 cup plain bread crumb 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup red wine 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Servings- 4 Preparation Time- 20 minutes Cooking Time- 40 minutes Directions: Preheat oven to…
Sunny Side Up Scallops

The Refined Chef

4 Jan 2012 | 7:17 pm

I put this dish together a few months ago and was really happy with how it turned out. I think the creaminess of the polenta works well with the seared diver scallop. The addition of the slightly tart and crisp micro greens and sunny side up quail egg complimented everything nicely. Try it out and let me know what you think. Ingredients: 4 large diver scallops 4 quail eggs Small bunch of micro greens - I used buckwheat sprouts which have a mild citrus flavor 1/2 cup dried polenta - I used instant 2 cups water 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter Extra virgin…

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China Blue

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27 Jan 2012 | 6:43 pm

Citrus and lychee flavours burst through in this vodka cocktail recipe. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 1 Ingredients 25ml/1fl oz citrus vodka 25ml/1fl oz blue curacao (available from online retailers) 25ml/1fl oz golden grapefruit juice 25ml/1fl oz lychee juice To serve orange slice lychee, peeled Preparation method Place all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake hard. Strain into a tall glass over ice and garnish with an orange slice and lychee.
Between the Sheets Veg

admin

27 Jan 2012 | 6:42 am

Seduce the taste buds with a 1940 twist on a classic sidecar recipe. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 1 Ingredients 25ml/1fl oz cognac 25ml/1fl oz white rum 25ml/1fl oz orange liqueur 25ml/1fl oz fresh lemon 1 tsp sugar syrup Preparation method Place all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake hard. Strain into a martini glass and serve.
Gin and IT Veg

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26 Jan 2012 | 6:41 pm

Roll back to the 1940s and make a proper martini with this gin cocktail recipe. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 1 Ingredients 50ml/2fl oz gin 25ml/1fl oz sweet vermouth dash bitters To serve orange slice, twisted Preparation method Place all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and stir. Strain the cocktail into a coupette glass and garnish with the orange.
Café Foam

admin

26 Jan 2012 | 6:47 am

Swap your after-dinner coffee for this potent coffee cocktail topped with a liqueur foam. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 1 Ingredients 25ml/1fl oz vodka 25ml/1fl oz Galliano ristretto, or other coffee liqueur 3 squirts Bols cacao white foam Preparation method Place the vodka and Galliano into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake hard. Strain into a small cocktail glass and top with the foam.
Affini Tea Veg

admin

25 Jan 2012 | 6:46 pm

Try infusing your cocktails with tea for a sophisticated tipple. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 1 Ingredients 50ml/2fl oz Scotch whisky 1 Lady Grey tea bag 1 tsp peach syrup 2 dashes angostura bitters twist lemon peel, to garnish Preparation method Pour the Scotch into a mixing jug with a handful of ice. Dip the teabag in for about 20 seconds to infuse, remove and add the remaining ingredients. Stir until well combined, then strain the cocktail into a tumbler filled with ice. Garnish with the lemon twist.

Kitchen Konfidence
Bittersweet Blood Orange Salad

Brandon Matzek

26 Jan 2012 | 12:47 pm

Comprised of various contrasting flavors and textures, this Bittersweet Blood Orange Salad will have you smiling with each harmonious bite. The bitter crunch of radicchio is offset by sweet segments of blood orange and creamy, fresh ricotta cheese. Tiny toasted pine nuts provide satisfying pops of sweet nuttiness while colorful pomegranate seeds offer a tart juiciness. The entire salad is finished with just a kiss of syrup made of blood orange juice, maple syrup and fragrant orange-flower water. This salad is truly an experience. To make this salad more Valentine’s Day…
Red Velvet Pancakes

Brandon Matzek

24 Jan 2012 | 1:01 pm

I spent this past weekend testing out some new recipes for Valentine’s Day. Last year, I don’t recall focusing so much on this holiday; however, this year I have a great reason to. I have a very special Valentine So first up are these scrumptsh Red Velvet Pancakes. Radiating the most vibrant hue of red, these pancakes are flavored with unsweetened cocoa powder and tangy buttermilk. Finished with toasted pecans, warm maple syrup and a cream cheese frosting adornment, Red Velvet Pancakes are the perfect breakfast in bed treat for Valentine’s Day morning. To speed…
Seasonal Recipes: Meyer Lemon

Brandon Matzek

21 Jan 2012 | 3:26 pm

I mention seasonal recipes and cooking quite often here on Kitchen Konfidence. Cooking seasonally means you utilize ingredients in your dish that are currently in season in your area. Some examples include berries in summer, pumpkins in fall, citrus in winter and asparagus in spring. Ingredients can often be cheaper and more flavorful when in season. This year, I am going to give you some insight on my favorite seasonal ingredients and a list of recipes that will help you get inspired in the kitchen. First up: the Meyer lemon. Native to China, Meyer lemons are a cross between a…
Buddha’s Hand Citron Infused Vodka

Brandon Matzek

19 Jan 2012 | 12:09 pm

The Buddha’s Hand Citron is one of the most gnarly, visually intriguing fruit I have ever seen. A small mass of vibrant yellow tentacles extending in every which way from a core of solid white pith. Unlike a regular lemon, the Buddha’s Hand Citron does not have juice inside. The fruit consists of pith, skin and the most wonderfully scented oil. Seriously. It’s amazing. The fruit gives off a sweet, lemony fragrance that is sure to induce pure citrus euphoria. This vodka can be enjoyed on the rocks with a splash of soda water or mixed into a cocktail. It’s…
Blood Orange Gin Sparkler plus My First TV Appearance

Brandon Matzek

18 Jan 2012 | 11:36 am

I have some very exciting news to share with all of you! On Monday, the wonderful folks over at Channel 6 San Diego asked me to a do a segment on the San Diego Living show! I decided to feature two recipes that would help home cooks build some Konfidence in the kitchen using an ingredient they might be unfamiliar with, the blood orange. Exploring unfamiliar ingredients is definitely one way to learn and grow in the kitchen. Several years ago my recipe repertoire consisted of baked chicken, brown rice, tomato sauce and spaghetti, pizza and chili. For reals. I distinctly remember the…

Recipe Bahaar
Mixed Vegetable Soup Recipe

Chef JAP

8 Jan 2012 | 5:50 am

Ingredient Part 1 cabbage (1 cup) carrot (1 cup) carrot (1 cup) beans corns 10 – 12 black pepper corns 1 – 2 bay leaves 1″ inch piece cinnamon 1 big cardamom (broken) 1″ inch piece ginger 2 tomatoes 1 onion ½ tbsp masoor dhuli daal Part 2 Butter 2 tbsp Corn flour 2 tbsp Salt to taste Lemon juice to taste Cream (optional) ½ cup shredded boiled vegetables ½ tbsp mint leaves (chopped) Method To Prepare Mixed Vegetable Soup Pressure cooks the ingredients of Part 1 with 3 – 4 whistles with 4 – 5 cups of water. Cool it, churn and strain. In a pan melt butter,…
Peshawari Mutton Kebab Recipe

Chef JAP

8 Jan 2012 | 5:42 am

Ingredients 400 – 500 g mutton pieces (boneless) 2 tsp ginger paste 1/2 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp kachari (ground) (can substitute it with raw papaya) For Seasoning 1 tsp cumin seeds (roasted and grounded) 8 – 10 black pepper corns (crushed) 1/4 tsp ajwain (crushed) 1/2 tsp amchur 1 tsp vinegar 1/4 tsp black salt 1/2 tsp red chili powder 2 whole red chilies 1/2 tsp methi leaves (powder) 1/2 tsp mint leaves (powder) 2 lemons 1/4 cup curd little oil orange color Method To Cook Peshawari Mutton Kebab Beat curd and add all masalas and everything except leaves. Rub on mutton pieces and…
Murgh Musallam Recipe

Chef JAP

8 Jan 2012 | 4:34 am

Ingredients Part 1 1 medium sized broiler onion slices 125 g (1 big) 1″ inch piece ginger 3 – 4 flakes of garlic 1 – 2 whole red chilies salt to taste 1/4 tsp turmeric powder Part 2 1 tsp cumin seeds 2″ inch piece cinnamon 3 – 4 cloves 2 big cardamoms 1 tsp coriander seeds 8 – 9 tomatoes (puree) 2 tbsp oil 1 – 2 green cardamoms (powdered) Method For Cooking Murgh Musallam Marinate the broiler with ingredients of Part 1 for 1 – 2 hours. Now put the chicken in pan and fry it till it becomes pink and tender. Now roast and grind the spices in Part…
Green Chili Sauce Recipe

Chef JAP

6 Jan 2012 | 9:36 am

Ingredients 5 – 6 green chilies 5 tbsp vinegar 3 tsp Soya sauce ¼ tsp each of salt, sugar and ajinomoto Method To Prepare Green Chili Sauce Chop chilies, mix vinegar, Soya sauce, salt, sugar, ajinomoto. Leave for half an hour before serving.
Recipe To Make Bhatura – Fried Indian Bread

Chef JAP

6 Jan 2012 | 9:11 am

Ingredients 2 cups Maidawhite flour ½ tsp baking powder Salt to taste or ½ tsp Curd ¾ cup Water according to need Method To Cook Bhatura – Fried Indian Bread Mix and sift Maidawhite flour (white flour), baking powder and salt. To this add curd and make the dough using water. Leave it for at least ½ an hour. While making bhaturas, make balls and leave for 5 – 10 minutes. Cover them with damp cloth and oil them (The balls will become silky smooth). Now roll them into 5- 6 inches disc and deep fry them.

Within the Kitchen
Daring Bakers Challenge

27 Jan 2012 | 11:48 am

Audax Artifex was our January 2012 Daring Bakers’ host. Aud worked tirelessly to master light and fluffy scones (a/k/a biscuits) to help us create delicious and perfect batches in our own kitchens! Baking powder biscuits require few ingredients and not much time but many home cooks say they are hard to perfect. Tough biscuits, biscuits that don't rise properly, not flaky enough, not tender enough...oh the problems can be endless with these little gems. But this month's Daring Baker's Challenge explained the science behind the baking powder biscuit. Taking to heart even a few of the tips…
Spicy Miso Grilled Chicken

23 Jan 2012 | 9:22 pm

I love spicy foods, especially dishes that have more than just that hot, make you sweat kind of heat. The really great spicy dishes have a depth of flavour and heat levels that change as you enjoy them. I think this miso grilled chicken qualifies. This marinade would also be amazing with pork. Adapted from a Men's Health recipeIngredients8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs2 chicken breasts3 tbsp sirachi sauce (hot sauce)2 tbsp vegetable oil1/2 c white grape juice (apple juice works too)1 tbsp honey1 tbsp red miso1 tbsp grated fresh ginger4 cloves of garlic, chopped1 tsp salt1 c…
Baby Shower Cupcakes & Chocolate Sour Cream Ganache Recipe

16 Jan 2012 | 4:12 pm

I made these for a friend's baby shower many moons ago...I found the instructions here on Wilton's website. I think they turned out well....and they were fun to make. Of course, if I had to make 40 of them, I wouldn't think so...they definitely take time and really who could eat that much fondant??!! Instead, I made plain cupcakes and placed a baby themed candy on each one.To be honest I don't remember what recipe I used for the cupcakes but I do remember the incredibly easy chocolate ganache frosting recipe.Chocolate Sour Cream Ganachefrom The Cake Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum(Make about…
Tuna Salad in an Avocado Ring Recipe

11 Jan 2012 | 10:36 am

Have you ever used a ring mold? I hadn't as it seemed too complicated and time consuming...I was wrong! I was reading other blogs one day when I came across a blog called Apples and Butter. Among many great posts she had one for a gazpacho garnish that was increbibly cute. Although I hate gazpacho, I loved the avocado ring idea. I used it as part of my tuna salad dinner that night. Luckily, I had bought a couple ring molds a few months ago but had never opened the package!I placed the ring on top of a bed of spinach and placed the avocado slices around the ring. Then, I filled it…
Halibut and Spinach Curry

6 Jan 2012 | 11:16 am

NB: I had planned on posting this in September! Not sure what happened....life I guess! Luckily, this recipe is still perfect for wintery nights. It also is a great dish for those of us with healthy eating resolutions! Enjoy.....I know summer is barely over but my mind has already turned to crisp fall days and leaves of many colours. And for me, when fall arrives so do big, warm bowls of chowders, soups and currys. Pair these with crispy, buttery garlic bread and you have an easy, yet satisfying meal for yourself and guests.This is a hearty curry meal that can also be…

Cake Recipe Secrets
Your Baby’s First Birthday Cake Recipes

Sophie Betts

26 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

A child’s first birthday is a cause for celebration for all parents and guardians as they have survived the first year of parenthood unscathed. It’s quite a personal affair so you need to choose the right chocolate cake recipe for this. More importantly, you need to choose the right theme or motif to decorate your cake with. I highly recommend this First Birthday Cake Recipes that will surely please both adults and children. It’s very easy to make plus the decorations can either be store-bought or home-crafted according to your taste and budget. Have a happy birthday party!
Delicious Red Velvet Bundt Cake Recipe

Anukriti Parsai

24 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

The red velvet Bundt cake recipe has been very popular since the 1950s. The design of the Bundt pan is such that the cake is hollow in the center and has a ring shape. Not only the design of the cake is different, it is also easy to cook as the center of the cake cooks evenly. Here is a delicious red velvet cake recipe that you can make at home. Ingredients: - 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil - 1 cup buttermilk - 2 eggs - 2 tablespoons red food coloring - 1 teaspoon white vinegar - 1 teaspoon vanilla essence - 2 1/2 cups flour - 1 3/4 cups sugar - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 3/4 teaspoon salt - 1…
Moist and Delicious Sugar Free Carrot Cake Recipe

Anukriti Parsai

22 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

Carrot cake recipe is very tasty and nutritious. It is denser than normal cake and when you remove the sugar from the ingredients it becomes even more healthy. Here is a perfect sugar free carrot cake recipe that is moist and delicious, and is very suitable for diabetics too. Ingredients: - 4 egg whites - 2 whole eggs - 1/3 cup canola oil - 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce (you can skip the applesauce and use more apple juice if you wish) - 1 cup apple juice concentrate - 1/4 cup water (skip the water if you are not using the applesauce) - 3 cups whole grain flour - 1 tablespoon baking powder -…
1st Birthday Cake Recipes – Monkey Face Cake

Anukriti Parsai

20 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

Birthdays are always important whether you are celebrating for a child or an adult. But when it comes to your child’s 1st birthday cake recipes, adding your own personal touch will make it even more special and make you feel good inside. Here is a ‘monkey face’ 1st birthday chocolate cake recipe, which is guaranteed to put a smile on your young one’s face. To create this masterpiece you will require a basic 9-inch sponge cake. Ingredients: 1/3 cup corn flour 1/3 cup plain flour 1/3 cup self-raising flour 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 4 eggs at room…
Perfect Homemade Banana Coffee Cake Recipe

Anukriti Parsai

18 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

Banana cakes are a healthy variation of the normal cake. Banana cake recipe goes very well with coffee and are, therefore, considered perfect for coffee evenings. However, when you combine the coffee and bananas in the cake itself it tantalizes your taste buds in a very special way that makes you want to reach for more. Given below is a simple banana coffee cake recipe with banana frosting. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cake flour 1 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 bananas (peeled and mashed) 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup butter at room temperature 1 cup…

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Fantastic Filipino Rice Flour Bread Recipe

Amanda Millen

27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

When I was visiting some friends in the Philippine Islands, several years ago, I was amazed at the amount of rice being consumed by the people. Of course, far be it for me to impose on my most gracious hosts to be served outlandish Bread Recipe when they are known for being rice producers; and rice is such a staple food. Moreover, I was pleasantly surprised that Rice Flour Bread Recipe were not as popular there as one would expect. Albeit, they do have this tasty rice batter that turns into small rice cupcakes, but not bread. So I went ahead and shared this light, high-fiber snack but which…
Flavorsome Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe

Sebastian Manning

25 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

Here is one of my favorite bread recipes. I remember the days when I was struggling and money was very tight (actually, nothing has changed!) but my insatiable taste for really good food simply overwhelmed all reason; hence this Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe. The following concoction is actually just one awesome way to transform a simple French hard roll or baguette from an ordinary fare to an extraordinary crafted treat. The ingredients are very versatile and flexible. This is a wondrous combination of tangy spices and creamy luxury to forget you’re in your doldrums; the crunchy and soft…
Coffee Banana Bread Muffin Recipe with Icing

Anukriti Parsai

23 Jan 2012 | 6:07 pm

Waking up to the warm smell of freshly baked muffins in the air is every child’s dream. As adults also we love the smell of yummy muffins in the air and it tantalizes our taste buds like nothing else does. You can always try some banana bread recipe like this delicious muffins at home in no time at all by following this coffee banana bread muffin recipe. Ingredients: (This recipe will make 12 muffins.) - 3 to 4 ripe and mashed bananas (more bananas make the muffins more moist) - 1/3 cup melted butter - 3/4 cup sugar - 1 egg - 1 teaspoon vanilla essence - 1 tablespoon espresso - 1 1/2…
Best Healthy Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Anukriti Parsai

23 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

Waking up to the smell of warm healthy pumpkin bread on a Sunday morning is one of the best treats you can give your children. The best part of making pumpkin bread is that it does not require any special ingredients and you don’t have to run to the market every time you get a craving for some delicious pumpkin bread recipe. Here is a simple and healthy pumpkin bread recipe for you. Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar 2 egg whites 1 cup fresh mashed pumpkin (if you don’t have fresh pumpkin you can used canned pumpkin too) 1/4 cup canola oil 1/3 cup yogurt 1 teaspoon…
Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe Easy and Simple

Anukriti Parsai

21 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

Warm and simple bread pudding recipe brings back childhood memories for most of us. It is not only a simple dessert to make but also a very delicious one. You can prepare it in no time and leave it to cook while you serve and eat your dinner, and by the time you finish it will be ready to serve and eat. Given below is a bread and butter pudding recipe easy and simple to make. Ingredients: 1 cup raisins and currants mixed 1 cup whole milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence Zest of 1/2 lemon 1/3 cup butter 8 slices day-old bread (white, brown or fruit bread) 3 eggs 2 tablespoons castor…

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Watercress and pear soup

johan

26 Jan 2012 | 1:27 pm

Watercress and pear soup For extra flavor, serve this velvety soup with shredded Parmesan cheese. 2 tbsp butter 1 onion, finely chopped 6oz (175g) watercress 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped 1qt (liter) chicken stock salt and freshly ground black pepper 3⁄4 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice olive oil, to drizzle Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes, or until tender. Meanwhile, trim the watercress and pluck off the leaves. Add the watercress stems to the pot with the…
Chili tofu stir-fry

johan

26 Jan 2012 | 1:23 pm

Chili tofu stir-fry This quick and easy dish takes advantage of tofu’s ability to take on other flavors. 2 tbsp vegetable oil 3⁄4 cup unsalted cashews 10oz (300g) firm tofu, cut into 1in (2.5cm) cubes 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 4 cremini mushrooms, sliced 6oz (175g) bean sprouts 3⁄4 cup vegetable or chicken stock 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp Asian chili-garlic sauce 1 tsp cornstarch Heat the oil in a wok over high heat. Add the cashews and stir-fry for about 30 seconds or until lightly browned. Using a…
Spaghetti mare e monti

johan

26 Jan 2012 | 1:19 pm

Spaghetti mare e monti This pasta dish combines ingredients from the sea (mare) and from the mountains (monti). 1⁄2oz (15g) dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed 2⁄3 cup boiling water 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 6oz (175g) white mushrooms 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 6 ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped 2⁄3 cup dry white wine 8oz (225g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined salt and freshly ground black pepper 1lb (450g) dried spaghetti Combine the porcini and boiling water in a bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes. Remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon and chop them. Strain…
Kasha with vegetables

johan

26 Jan 2012 | 1:18 pm

Kasha with vegetables Kasha, also called buckwheat groats, is a healthy and delicious whole grain cereal that can be prepared in a manner similar to risotto to make a hearty vegetarian main course. 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 2 portabella mushrooms, sliced 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1⁄3 cup kasha (buckwheat groats) 1⁄2 cup dry white wine about 41⁄4 cups hot vegetable stock or water 1 beet, cooked until tender, chopped 2oz (55g) rindless goat cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp chopped parsley Heat the oil in a large saucepan over…
Osso bucco

johan

26 Jan 2012 | 1:15 pm

Osso bucco Veal shanks have a richness unlike any other cut of meat and turn this stew into an extraordinary meal. four 11⁄2in (4cm) thick veal shanks salt and freshly ground black pepper 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1⁄2 cup beef stock or water, as needed 1⁄4 cup tomato paste 3 tbsp chopped parsley 2 anchovy fillets in oil, minced grated zest of 1 lemon Season the veal with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour and shake off any excess. Melt the butter with the oil in the casserole over medium-high heat. Add…

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Gobi ka Paratha

Ram

27 Jan 2012 | 7:50 pm

Gobi ka Paratha Gobi Ka paratha is Indian style bread stuffed with grated cauliflower and special Indian spices. It one of the Punjabi recipe and goes well with plain yogurt (curd) or with mango pickle. During winter season, it will be the best breakfast recipe. As its already stuffed with vegetables, it makes soft to slice the bread into slices and can simple be eaten with yogurt. Ingredients for gobi ka paratha: Plain flour – 2 cups Water for kneading – 1 tsp. Salt – 1 tsp. For Filling Cauliflower (grated) – 2 cups Green chillies (finely chopped) – 3 Coriander…
Fish Curry

Ram

25 Jan 2012 | 7:56 pm

Fish Curry Fish curry recipe is made from boneless fish fillets. It is cooked with a blend of coastal spices and coconut milk. It is a typical Indian curry which tastes delicious. Ingredients for fish curry: Boneless fish – 12 fillets Mustard seeds – 1 tsp. Garlic (chopped) – 8 cloves Ginger (finely chopped lengthwise) – 1 one inch size Green chilies – 6 Onions (grated) – 150 gms. Curry leaves – half bunch Tomatoes, pureed & strained 3 nos. Turmeric powder – ½ tsp. Coconut milk – 2 cups Vinegar – 1 tsp. Coriander leaves – 1 tsp. Oil…
Spinach Soup

Ram

18 Jan 2012 | 8:03 pm

Spinach Soup Spinach soup recipe is one of the light and healthy vegetable soups for the people who love green vegetables. Palak soup recipe is a perfect healthy soup for pregnant ladies. It supplements required iron content for the body. Ingredients: Spinach (chopped) – 3 cups Cucumber (chopped) – 1 cup Butter – 1 tsp. Ginger paste – 1/2 tsp. Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp. Water 3 ½ – cups Lemon juice – 2 tsp. Black pepper powder – 1/2 tsp. Salt to taste Method: Peel the cucumber, on other hand clean spinach. Put both of them into a saucepan…
Lemon Rice

Ram

14 Jan 2012 | 8:16 pm

Lemon Rice Lemon Rice is one of the simple recipes. You can have it as breakfast or for lunch. It is often prepared on special occasions and as-well as on festival days. During Vinayaka chavithi and pongal festivals we find this mouth tingling recipe. Ingredients for lemon rice: Basmati rice – 2 cups Lemon juice 5 – tsp. Mustard Seeds – 2 tsp. Urad Daal – 2 tsp. Chana Daal – 2 tsp. Dried Red chillies – 3 Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp. Asafoetida – A pinch Roasted Peanuts – 1/2 cup Curry leaves – 11 Grated coconut – 1 tbsp. Salt…
Mutton Chilly Fry

Ram

11 Jan 2012 | 10:06 am

Mutton Chilly Fry Mutton chilly fry is a dry recipe which is prepared using red chili powder. This is a spicy evening snack. It goes well with Tandoori roti or butter nan. Mutton chilly fry recipe is yet another spicy Indian mutton recipe. Ingredients for Mutton chilly fry: Mutton – 1 ½ kg. Cloves garlic – 20 nos. Cloves – 6 Coriander seeds – 3 tsp. Dry red chilies – 20 nos. Cinnamon – 2 sticks Onions – 4 Sour curd – 1 cup Cardamoms – 6 Ginger – 4 inch piece Turmeric powder – 1 tsp. Coriander leaves – 1…

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