Thursday, December 17, 2015

Cut out Sugar Cookies - Christmas

Cut out Sugar Cookies - Christmas



INGREDIENTS 


  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 1⁄2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 



DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, to chill dough before rolling.
  • Roll dough thickly. (about 1/4"). If you roll them too thin, they are hard to work with.
  • Cut shapes, and put on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes.
  • Cool on rack.
  • Frost with your favorite frosting, icing, or glaze.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

chinese spareribs


Chinese Spareribs
chinese spareribs



Ingredients for  Chinese Spareribs



  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  •  1 tablespoon honey 
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  •  1 tablespoon sake 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  •  1 teaspoon lemon juice 
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
  •  1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 
  • 1 pound pork spareribs


Direction


  • In  a shallow glass dish, mix together the hoisin sauce, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, sake, rice vinegar, lemon juice, ginger, garlic and five-spice powder. Place the ribs in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or as long as overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fill a broiler tray with enough water to cover the bottom. Place the grate or rack over the tray. Arrange the ribs on the grate.
  • Place the broiler rack in the center of the oven. Cook for 40 minutes, turning and brushing with the marinade every 10 minutes. Let the marinade cook on for the final 10 minutes to make a glaze. Finish under the broiler if desired. Discard any remaining marinade.

Friday, November 13, 2015

knodel


Knodel
knodel

Ingredients for knodel
  • 1 onion, chopped 
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  •  2 teaspoons butter
  • 1/2 (1 pound) loaf white bread, toasted and cut into cubes 
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  •  1 cup milk 
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  • Butter one 9x11 inch baking dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, parsley and butter. Cook until onions begin to brown. Pour over bread cubes and toss well.
  • Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over the bread and onion mixture; mix well and allow to stand for 1 hour.
  • Firmly press mixture into baking dish; tightly cover with aluminum foil.
  • Place baking dish on a rack in a larger pot with 3 inches of water. Cover pot and steam for 1 hour. Remove from pot and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with melted butter before serving.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Thai Chicken Breasts







thai chicken breasts 


Ingredients for Thai Chicken Breasts
  • 2 1⁄2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot 
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin 
  • 1⁄2 cup flour 
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce 
  • 1⁄2 cup brown sugar 
  • 1⁄2 cup white wine vinegar 
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional) 
  • 1 cup sugar snap pea (mangetout)


DIRECTIONS
  • combine the gingerroot, garlic and red pepper flakes in a cup and set aside.
  • Mix flour with salt and pepper to taste and dredge chicken pieces in this. 
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. 
  • Saute the chicken until browned on both sides and cooked through. 
  • Remove the chicken and put in a warm dish, set aside in low oven to keep warm. 
  • Add the ginger-garlic mixture to the skillet and saute until lightly browned. 
  • Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and fish sauce (if using). 
  • Bring the mixture to a boil. 
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce reduces and thickens. 
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken pieces in the warm serving dish and keep warm until ready to serve. 
  • Trim and shred the sugar snap peas diagonally. 
  • Just prior to serving sprinkle the top of the chicken with the shredded snap peas.

Friday, October 23, 2015

Austrian Jam Cookies


Austrian Jam Cookies

Austrian Jam Cookies



Ingredients for  Austrian Jam Cookies


  • 1/2 cup butter 
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  •  1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 1 egg yolk
  •  1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 
  • 2/3 cup chopped almonds
  •  1 cup raspberry jam


Directions

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla and egg yolk; mix until fluffy. Stir in the flour, and refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F ( 150 degrees C ). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Measure out the dough by teaspoonfuls, and roll into balls. Dip the balls into chopped almonds and set on the prepared cookie sheet 1 inch apart. With a finger, make an indention in each cookie, fill the indention up with jam using a teaspoon or a pastry bag. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, cookies should be golden brown. Remove from pan after baking to cool on a wire rack.

Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie
 Chocolate Chip Cookie


Ingredients for  Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  •  1/2 teaspoon salt 
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  •  1/2 cup white sugar
  •  1 tablespoon vanilla extract 
  • 1 egg 
  • 1 egg yolk
  •  2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Prep 10 m
Cook 15 m
Ready In 40 m

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended. Beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. Mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Friday, October 16, 2015

Tom and Jerry










Tom and Jerry
tom and jerry recipes







 Ingredients for Tom and Jerry


  • 12 ounces pasteurized refrigerated egg product
  • 3/4 cup confectioners’ (powdered) sugar - divided use
  • About 1 cup brandy
  • 3 quarts whole milk
  • Ground nutmeg or peppermint candy, crushed for garnish


Cooking Directions:


  • In a large bowl, beat egg product on high speed 3 minutes or until frothy. Add confectioners’ sugar and 4 tablespoons of the brandy; beat 2 minutes longer. Refrigerate.
  • In a large pot, bring milk to a simmer over low heat. Keep hot until ready to serve.
  • To serve: Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of egg mixture into a mug or glass. Add 1 ounce brandy, then 1 cup hot milk. Stir, then add another tablespoon of egg mixture on top. Sprinkle with the nutmeg or peppermint candy.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Boneless Buffalo Wings


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Boneless Buffalo Wings

Boneless Buffalo Wings

Ingredients for   Boneless Buffalo Wings

  • oil for deep frying 
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 
  • 2 teaspoons salt 
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  •  1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  •  1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika 
  • 1 egg 
  • 1 cup milk
  •  3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon butter .
Directions


  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, and then roll in the flour blend. Repeat so that each piece of chicken is double coated. Refrigerate breaded chicken for 20 minutes.
  • Fry chicken in the hot oil, in batches. Cook until the exterior is nicely browned, and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes a batch.
  • Combine hot sauce and butter in a small bowl. Microwave sauce on High until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Pour sauce over the cooked chicken; mix to coat.

Sunday, October 11, 2015

chicken korma













Chicken Korma II
chicken korma




Ingredients for Chicken Korma



  • 1/4 cup cashew halves
  • 1/4 cup boiling water 
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  •  1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped 
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 2 bay leaves, crumbled 
  • 1 large onion, minced 
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander 
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  •  1 teaspoon ground cumin
  •  1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  •  1 teaspoon chili powder 
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced.
  •  1/4 cup tomato sauce

  •  1 cup chicken broth 
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream 
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt 
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with equal parts water.

Directions

  • Place cashews in a small bowl, and pour the boiling water over nuts. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes. Place garlic and ginger in food processor and blend until smooth; set aside.
  • Heat oil in wok over medium heat. Cook the bay leaves in hot oil for 30 seconds. Stir in onion, and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in garlic/ginger paste, and season with coriander, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Stir in chicken, and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, place the cashews, along with the water in which they were soaked, and the cream and yogurt into food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Stir the cashew mixture into the chicken and onions. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cornstarch mixture, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken


Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

 Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken


Ingredients for  
Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken



  •  2 tablespoons olive oil
  •  1 clove garlic, minced 
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  •  2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 


  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves


Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, blend the olive oil and garlic. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast in the oil mixture, then in the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Holiday Celebration Punch

Holiday Celebration Punch

Holiday Celebration Punch

Holiday Celebration Punch


Ingredients for Holiday Celebration Punch

  • This spirited punch is a great choice for fall and winter holiday parties 
  • 1/2 cup Ocean Spray® Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice Drink, chilled
  • 2 cups Ocean Spray® Cran•Raspberry® Raspberry Cranberry Juice Drink, chilled
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 1/4 cup spiced rum
  • 1/2 cup green or red grapes, sliced in half
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 lime, sliced
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1 apple, sliced
  • 1 cup sparkling water or club soda

Directions:

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a punch bowl. Add fruit.
  2. Add the sparkling water just before serving.

Blini (Russian Pancakes)

Blini (Russian Pancakes)
  Blini (Russian Pancakes)


Ingredients for  
Blini (Russian Pancakes)


  •  4 1/4 cups milk
  •  5 eggs 
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  •  2 tablespoons white sugar 
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1/8 teaspoon citric acid powder 
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  •  3 tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 1 cup boiling water 
  • 2/3 cup butter, divided 



Directions


  • Beat together the milk and the eggs. Stir in the salt and the sugar and mix well. Add the baking soda and citric acid.
  • Blend in the flour. Add the vegetable oil and pour in the boiling water, stirring constantly. The batter should be very thin, almost watery. Set the bowl aside and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  • Melt a tablespoon of butter in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Pick the pan up off the heat. Pour in a ladleful of batter while you rotate your wrist, tilting the pan so the batter makes a circle and coats the bottom. The blini should be very thin.
  • Return the pan to the heat. Cook the blini for 90 seconds. Carefully lift up an edge of the blini to see if it's fully cooked: the edges will be golden and it should have brown spots on the surface. Flip the blini over and cook the other side for 1 minute.
  • Transfer the blini to a plate lined with a clean kitchen towel. Continue cooking the blini, adding an additional tablespoon of butter to the pan after each 4 blini. Stack them on top of each other and cover with the kitchen towel to keep warm.
  • Spread your favorite filling in the center of the blini, and fold three times to make a triangle shape. You can also fold up all 4 sides, like a small burrito.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Beef Goulash with Dumplings Recipe


Beef Goulash with Dumplings
 Beef Goulash with Dumplings Recipe





    Ingredients for Beef Goulash with Dumplings 

    • 2 Tbsp olive oil
    • 2 large onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups sliced onions)
    • 1 Tbsp sugar
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 Tbsp)
    • 1 Tbsp caraway seeds, toasted and ground
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
    • 1 teaspoon spicy Hungarian paprika
    • 2 Tbsp minced fresh marjoram or oregano (or 1 Tbsp of dried)
    • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
    • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
    • 4 cups chicken stock
    • 2 1/2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes (trimmed of excess fat)
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Dumplings

    • 2 cups cake flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3/4 cup milk
    • 2 Tbsp melted butter

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    Method

    Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 2 hours, 15 minutesYield: Serves 4 to 6


    •  Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium high heat. Add the onions, sprinkle with sugar, and cook, stirring often, until the onions are browned and caramelized, about 20 minutes. If the onions at any point look like they are drying out in the pan, lower the heat. Add the minced garlic and ground toasted caraway seeds and cook a minute more.
    • Sprinkle with the sweet and spicy paprikas and toss to coat. Stir in the marjoram, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for another minute, until fragrant.

    •  Stir in the tomato paste. Add the vinegar and stock and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the cubed beef and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring the whole mixture to a boil on high heat, then lower the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook until the beef is falling apart tender, about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
    •  To prepare the dumplings, sift together the cake flour, baking powder and salt. Combine with the milk and melted butter, mixing lightly. After the stew has cooked until tender in step 3, drop the dumpling batter by (heaping) teaspoonfuls into the simmering stew.
    •  Cover and cook for 15 minutes.Once you have covered the pan, do not uncover while the dumplings are cooking!In order for them to be light and fluffy, they must steam. If you uncover the pan, the steam will escape and the dumplings will boil instead. 
    • After 15 minutes, test the dumplings with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, the dumplings are done.

    Carrot and Orange Juice












    Carrot and Orange Juice
     Carrot and Orange Juice








    Ingredients for  Carrot and Orange Juice

    • 2 pounds organic carrots, trimmed and scrubbed 8 organic oranges, peeled
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    directions
    • Press carrots and oranges through a juicer and into a large glass

    Apple Frappé - Spirited Version

    Apple Frappé
    Apple Frappé - Spirited Version





    Apple FrappéThis rich and creamy spirited apple drink simply smacks of the traditional flavors of fall and winter. If desired, serve in hollowed-out "apple cups" for a festive presentation!


    Ingredients for Apple Frappé - Spirited Version



    • 3 Golden Delicious apples (or any variety of your choice)
    • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
    • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • 3 ounces rum, brandy, hard cider (or use regular apple cider or juice for nonalcoholic version)
    • Vanilla ice cream, as needed
    • Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
    • Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
    • Optional Apple Cups:
    • 4 large apples


     Directions:
    • Wash, peel, core and cut the apples into quarters.
    • Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend with enough ice cream for desired thickness.
    • Pour into Apple Cups (or regular cups) and garnish with maraschino cherries and mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.
    • For Apple Cups: Cut the tops off of apples. Hollow out the inside, leaving a 1/2 inch thick shell. 
    • Brush the inside with lemon juice to prevent browning. Fill with the frappé and serve immediately.

    Italian Meatballs
















    italian meatballs
    Ingredients for Italian Meatballs


    • 3 pounds lean ground beef
    •  5 tablespoons ground oregano 
    • 5 tablespoons dried parsley, crushed 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix 2 cups Italian-style dry bread crumbs 3 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

    Directions

    • Prep 1 h 15 m  Cook 4 h Ready In 5 h 15 m
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jelly-roll pan.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, oregano, parsley and garlic. Mix in onion soup mix and seasoned bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly.
    • Using a 1 ounce scoop, scoop and shape the meat mixture into balls. Place in the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour or until meatballs are browned and cooked through.
    • In a large pot over high heat, bring the spaghetti sauce to a boil and add cooked meatballs. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 hours.

    Friday, September 25, 2015

    CHINESE BUFFET STYLE DONUTS








    CHINESE BUFFET STYLE DONUTS








    INGREDIENTS FOR CHINESE BUFFET STYLE DONUTS
    • 1 (10 count) can refrigerated biscuits
    • 1⁄3 cup sugar
    • oil, to deep fry in

    DIRECTIONS
    • Use either a deep fryer, or a large deep skillet.
    • Be sure to add enough of oil to line the bottom of the pan a couple of inches deep.
    • Heat oil to 350 degrees.
    • Remove biscuits from can and fry a few at a time in the fryer.
    • When browned on one side, turn over.
    • When golden brown on both sides remove from oil, and drain on paper towels.
    • Pour sugar into a small container, and once the doughnuts have cooled slightly toss the doughnut into the sugar, and coat on both sides.
    • Be sure to fry only a couple at a time.

    Bourbon Chicken Recipe



    Bourbon Chicken Recipe
    Ingredients for Bourbon Chicken Recipe


    • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
    • 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove, crushed
    • 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger
    • 3⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1⁄4 cup apple juice
    • 1⁄3 cup light brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
    • 1⁄2 cup water
    • 1⁄3 cup soy sauce


    DIRECTIONS


    • Heat oil in a large skillet.
    • Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
    • Remove chicken.
    • Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.
    • Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
    • Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

    Chinese Fried Rice

    Chinese Fried rice


    Ingredients for chinese fried rice


    • 3⁄4 cup finely chopped onion
    • 2 1⁄2 tablespoon oil
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten (or more eggs if you like)
    • 3 drops soy sauce
    • 3 drops sesame oil
    • 8 ounces cooked lean boneless pork or 8 ounces chicken, chopped
    • 1⁄2 cup finely chopped carrot (very small)
    • 1⁄2 cup frozen peas, thawed
    • 4 cups cold cooked rice, grains separated (preferably medium grain
    • 4 green onions, chopped
    • 2 cups bean sprouts
    • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (add more if you like



    Directions
    • Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add chopped onions and stir-fry until onions turn a nice brown color, about 8-10 minutes; remove from wok.
    • Allow wok to cool slightly.
    • Mix egg with 3 drops of soy and 3 drops of sesame oil; set aside.
    • Add 1/2 tbsp oil to wok, swirling to coat surfaces; add egg mixture; working quickly, swirl egg until egg sets against wok; when egg puffs, flip egg and cook other side briefly; remove from wok, and chop into small pieces.
    • Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add selected meat to wok, along with carrots, peas, and cooked onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
    • Add rice, green onions, and bean sprouts, tossing to mix well; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
    • Add 2 tbsp of light soy sauce and chopped egg to rice mixture and fold in; stir-fry for 1 minute more; serve.
    • Set out additional soy sauce on the table, if desired.

    Thursday, September 24, 2015

    Crock Pot Roast




    Crock Pot Roast
     

    INGREDIENTS for cooking Crock Pot Roast

    • 1(4 -5 lb)beef roast any kind 
    • 1(1 1/4 ounce) package brown gravy mix, dry 
    • 1(1 1/4 ounce) package dried Italian salad dressing mix 
    • 1(1 1/4 ounce) package ranch dressing mix, dry 
    • 1⁄2cup water

    DIRECTIONS

    • Place beef roast in crock pot.
    • Mix the dried mixes together in a bowl and sprinkle over the roast.
    • Pour the water around the roast.
    • Cook on low for 7-9 hours.

    Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)


    Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)


    INGREDIENTS for Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)
    • 2tablespoons oil
    • 1 1⁄4cups lentils
    • 3cups boiling water (or stock)
    • 1teaspoon salt
    • 1dash pepper
    • 1 1⁄2cups rice
    • 1cup boiling water (or stock)
      Sauce
    1. 3⁄4cup tomato paste
    2. 3cups tomato juice (or tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes)
    3. green pepper, chopped
    4. 1⁄2cup celery leaves, chopped
    5. 1tablespoon sugar
    6. 1⁄2teaspoon salt
    7. 1teaspoon cumin
    8. Browned Onions
    9. 2tablespoons oil
    10. 3onions, sliced
    11. 4garlic cloves, minced

    DIRECTIONS
    • In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, brown lentils in 2 Tbsp oil, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
    • Add the 3 cups boiling stock and the salt and pepper.
    • Cook uncovered 10 minutes over medium heat.
    • Stir in the rice and 1 cup stock.
    • Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes without stirring.
    • Meanwhile make sauce: Heat all the sauce ingredients together in a medium saucepan.
    • Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.
    • To make browned onions, heat oil in a small skillet.
    • Saute onions and garlic over medium heat till browned.
    • To serve, put rice lentil mixture on a platter, pour tomato sauce over and top with browned onions.

    Egyptian Red Lentil Soup



    Egyptian Red Lentil Soup

    INGREDIENTS for Egyptian Red Lentil Soup
    • 5cups vegetable broth or 5 cups water
    • 1cup dried red lentils
    • 2cups chopped onions
    • 2cups chopped potatoes
    • 8garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
    • 1tablespoon canola oil
    • 2teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1⁄2teaspoon turmeric
    • 1teaspoon salt
    • 1⁄3cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 3tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • salt and pepper
    DIRECTIONS

    • Add the first 5 ingredients to a large pot; cover and bring to a boil.
    • Lower the heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until the lentils and veggies are tender.
    • Take pot from stove burner and set aside.
    • In a small saucepan, add the oil; warm over low heat until the oil is hot but not smoking.
    • Add in the cumin, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir constantly for for 2-3 minutes or until the cumin has released its fragrance (be careful not to scorch the spices).
    • Set spice mixture aside for 1 minute to cool.
    • Stir spice mixture into the lentil mixture; add cilantro, stir to combine.
    • You can puree the soup, in batches, in a blender OR you can use an immersion blender and blend to desired texture (I like to leave it a little chunky).
    • Add in lemon juice; stir to combine.
    • Rewarm soup in soup pot; season if needed with salt/pepper.

    Spicy Watermelon Tomato Salad






    Spicy Watermelon Tomato Salad
    Ingredients for Spicy Watermelon Tomato Salad


    • 2 cups cubed, seeded watermelon
    • 1 large yellow tomato, cut into cubes
    • 1 large red tomato, cut into cubes
    • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemon basil, or to taste
    • salt and ground black pepper to taste

    Directions

    • Spread watermelon, yellow tomato, and red tomato onto paper towels to drain some of the moisture; transfer to a large bowl.
    • Whisk vinegar, olive oil, chile-garlic sauce, and honey together in a small bowl until the olive oil and vinegar have combined; pour over the watermelon mixture. Season with lemon basil, salt, and black pepper; toss gently to coat.


    Easy Fish Cakes




    Easy Fish Cakes

    Easy Fish Cakes

    Ingredients 

    • 2 large potatoes, peeled and halved
    • 500g trevally fillets, cubed (or any fish)
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon grated onion
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
    • 1 egg
    • 3 tablespoons oil for frying

    Directions

    • Preparation:15min  ›  Cook:30min  ›  Ready in:45min 
    • Place the potatoes in a large pot of water, bring the water to a boil. Let the potatoes cook until they are almost tender.
    • Add the fish to the pot and let the fish and potatoes cook until they are both soft. Drain well and transfer the potatoes and fish to a large mixing bowl.
    • Add butter, onion, parsley, and egg to the bowl; mash the mixture together. Shape the mixture into patties.
    • Heat oil in a large frypan over a medium-high heat. Fry the patties on both sides until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.
    • Leftover or Tinned Fish


    Sweet Chilli Fish Cakes




    Sweet Chilli Fish Cakes
    Ingredients  for Sweet Chilli Fish Cakes

    • 450g boneless fish fillets, cubed
    • 1/2 cup plain flour
    • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
    • 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
    • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup chopped coriander
    • 4 spring onions, sliced
    • 1 egg
    • extra flour for dusting
    • 1/2-1 cup oil for frying

    Directions

    Preparation:45min › Cook:15min › Ready in:1hour 

    • Combine fish, 1/2 cup flour, oyster sauce, sweet chilli sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, coriander, spring onions and egg in a food processor. Process until well combined. Place in a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • Shape mixture into patties and dust with flour.
    • Pour enough oil into a wok or frying pan to about 1cm depth. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
    • Fry fish cakes for 8 minutes, turning once, or until golden brown.

    Fish Curry







    Fish curry

    Ingredients  for Fish Curry
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
    • 1 medium onion, diced 
    • 1 clove garlic, minced 
    • 2cm root ginger, grated 
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin 
    • 2 teaspoons ground coriander 
    • 1 teaspoon cardamom 
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt 
    • 2 fresh green chillies, seeded and diced 
    • handful chopped fresh coriander 
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
    • 2 (400g) tins diced tomatoes 
    • 500g firm white fish fillets (e.g. cod), cut into chunks 

    Directions
    • Preparation:15min › Cook:55min › Ready in:1hour10min 
    • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place onion in the frying pan. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, 15 minutes or until soft and brown. 
    • Mix the garlic and ginger into the frying pan. Cook 1 minute. Mix in cumin, coriander, cardamom, turmeric and salt. Stir in the green chillies, fresh coriander, lemon juice and tomatoes with juice, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the frying pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low then cover and simmer 20 minutes. If you like, the sauce may be set aside for a few hours at this point to allow the flavours to blend. 
    • Return the sauce to a boil and place the fish in the frying pan. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

    Pecan Crusted Baked Salmon


     




    Pecan Crusted Baked Salmon
    Ingredients for Pecan Crusted Baked Salmon
    • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 
    • 3 tablespoons butter, melted 
    • 5 teaspoons honey 
    • 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 
    • 1/2 cup finely diced pecans 
    • 3 teaspoons diced fresh parsley 
    • 6 (125g) fillets salmon 
    • salt and pepper, to taste 
    • 6 lemon wedges 
    Directions
    Preparation:20min › Cook:10min › Ready in:30min
    • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. 
    • In a small bowl mix together the mustard, butter and honey. 
    • In another bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, pecans and parsley. 
    • Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Place on a lightly greased baking tray. Brush with mustard-honey mixture. Cover the top of each fillet with breadcrumb mixture. 
    • Bake for 5 minutes per centimetre of thickness measured at thickest part or until salmon just flakes when tested with a fork. 
    • Serve garnished with lemon wedges.

    Breaded Parmesan chicken


    Breaded Parmesan chicken




    Ingredients  for  Breaded Parmesan chicken

    • 50g (2 oz) dried breadcrumbs
    • 75g (3 oz) grated Parmesan
    • 1 dessertspoon Italian seasoning, such as Schwartz
    • 1 egg, beaten
    • 5 skinless, boneless chicken breast fillet

    Method
    Prep:5min  ›  Cook:30min  ›  Ready in:35min 

    1. Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4.
    2. In a medium bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Dip chicken breasts in egg, then in breadcrumb mixture to coat. Place coated chicken on a baking tray or dish.
    3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning chicken over after 15 minutes.

    Chicken Pasta in Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Cream













    Chicken Pasta in Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Cream


     Ingredients for  Chicken Pasta in Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Cream


    • 1 tablespoon butter2 cloves garlic, minced25g sun-dried tomatoes, chopped250ml chicken stock, divided250ml double cream
    • 450g skinless chicken breast filletssalt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
    • 225g fettuccine pasta
    InstructionPrep:10min › Cook:20min › Ready in:30min

    • In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 
    • Add the tomatoes and 175ml of the chicken stock; increase to medium heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender. 
    • Add the cream and bring to the boil; stirring. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm oil and saute chicken.
    • Press on chicken occasionally with a slotted spatula. Cook for about 4 minutes per side or until the meat feels springy and is no longer pink inside. 
    • Transfer to a board; cover and keep warm. 
    • Discard the fat from the frying pan.In the same frying pan, over medium heat, bring remaining chicken stock to the boil; stirring the pan juices. Reduce slightly and add to the cream sauce; stir in basil and adjust seasonings to taste.
    • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, transfer to a bowl and toss with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the sauce.
    • Cut each chicken breast into 2 to 3 diagonal slices. Reheat the sauce gently if needed. Transfer the pasta to serving plates; top with chicken and coat with the cream sauce; serve.

    Basil chicken with vermicelli

    Basil chicken with vermicelli




    Ingredients for Basil chicken with vermicelli


    • 250g (8 oz) vermicelli pasta 
    • 1 dessertspoon olive oil 
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped 
    • 1 clove garlic, chopped 
    • 2 (400g) tins chopped tomatoes 
    • 4 boneless chicken breasts fillets - cooked and cubed 
    • 1 small bunch fresh basil, chopped 
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt 
    • 1/2 dried crushed red chillies (optional) 
    • 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 
    MethodPrep:10min › Cook:25min › Ready in:35min
    • Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, and set aside. 
    • In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions and garlic. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, basil, salt and chillies. Reduce heat to medium, and cover frying pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. 
    • Toss sauce with pasta to coat and heat through. Serve with Parmesan.

    Chicken cacciatore casserole





    Chicken cacciatore casserole
    Ingredients  for Chicken cacciatore casserole

    • 4 tablespoons olive oil 
    • 1 onion, diced 
    • 8 chicken thighs 
    • 4 tablespoons plain flour for coating 
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt 
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
    • 120ml white wine 
    • 2 (400g) tin chopped tomatoes 
    • 2 teaspoons tomato puree 
    • 1/4 teaspoon sugar 
    • 120ml chicken stock 
    • 1 or 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley 
    • Fresh basil leaves, torn 
    • 100g green or black olives, pitted 
    • salt and pepper to taste 






    Method
    Prep:15min › Cook:1hr › Ready in:1hr15min
    • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in frying pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes or so, stirring often, until softened. Transfer to a casserole pot. 
    • Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat in the seasoned flour. 
    • Heat 2 more tablespoons oil in frying pan over medium heat. Fry floured chicken thighs for 5 minutes on one side without turning - this will allow them to develop a golden colour. Turn and cook on the other side for another few minutes. Transfer to the casserole pot. Pour white wine into the frying pan and bring to the boil. Stir to catch all the bits of chicken and flavours in the pan; add to casserole. 
    • Add tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, salt, pepper and sugar. Pour over as much chicken stock as needed to cover the chicken. Cover casserole pot and simmer over medium low heat, for 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through, stirring every so often. 
    • Just before serving, add fresh parsley, basil and olives. Stir to heat through. Check seasoning, adding more salt, pepper or sugar, as needed.

    Greek Style Garlic Chicken Breast








    Greek Style Garlic Chicken Breast
    Ingredients  for Greek Style Garlic Chicken Breast
    • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 

    • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 
    • 1 lemon, juiced 
    • 2 teaspoons crushed garlic 
    • 1 teaspoon salt 
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 
    • 1/3 teaspoon paprika 
    • Add all ingredients to list 

    Directions


    • Cut 3 slits in each chicken breast to allow marinade to penetrate. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika for about 30 seconds. Place chicken in a large bowl, and pour marinade over. Using your hands, work marinade into chicken. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. 
    • Preheat grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate. 
    • Cook chicken on grill until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear.

    Caesar Salad Supreme


    Caesar Salad Supreme



    Ingredients for Caesar Salad Supreme
    • 6 cloves garlic, peeled 
    • 3/4 cup mayonnaise 
    • 5 anchovy fillets, minced 
    • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided 
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
    • salt to taste 
    • ground black pepper to taste 
    • 1/4 cup olive oil 
    • 4 cups day-old bread, cubed 
    • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 
    • Add all ingredients to list 

    Directions



    • Mince 3 cloves of garlic, and combine in a small bowl with mayonnaise, anchovies, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. 
    • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cut the remaining 3 cloves of garlic into quarters, and add to hot oil. Cook and stir until brown, and then remove garlic from pan. Add bread cubes to the hot oil. Cook, turning frequently, until lightly browned. Remove bread cubes from oil, and season with salt and pepper. 
    • Place lettuce in a large bowl. Toss with dressing, remaining Parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread cubes.

    Balsamic-Glazed Salmon Fillets

    Balsamic-Glazed Salmon Fillets





    Ingredients for Balsamic-Glazed Salmon Fillets

    • 6 (5 ounce) salmon fillets 
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced 
    • 1 tablespoon white wine 
    • 1 tablespoon honey 
    • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 
    • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 
    • salt and pepper to taste 
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 

    Instruction
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with non-stick cooking spray. 
    • Coat a small saucepan with non-stick cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook and stir garlic until soft, about 3 minutes. Mix in white wine, honey, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for about 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened. 
    • Arrange salmon fillets on foil-lined baking sheet. Brush fillets with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with oregano. 
    • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 14 minutes, or until flesh flakes easily with a fork. Brush fillets with remaining glaze, and season with salt and pepper. Use a spatula to transfer fillets to serving platter, leaving the skin behind on the foil.
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