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Lima Bean Hummus Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:12:00 +0000

This is a great, low fat, hummus snack. The lima beans are an excellent source of Tyrosine and will stabilize your blood sugar levels.

Ingredients :

1 can of lima beans
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 to 2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup finely minced parsley leaves
1 tablespoon paprika
Salt

Method:

Just take all the above ingredients except the parsley and blend until pureed. Then take out of the blender and mix in the parsley leaves, and leave in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Lastly, add the paprika as a garnish and serve with chopped vegetables like carrots or celery.

Avocado salad with ginger dressing recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:34:00 +0000

Ingredients:

1) 150g sugar snap peas - trimmed
2) 2 avocados - halved, stones removed, peeled, sliced
3) 100g mixed green salad leaves

Ginger dressing

1) 1 ½ tbsp mirin
2) 1 ½ tbsp Japanese rice vinegar
3) 1cm piece ginger- peeled, finely grated
4) 1 tsp caster sugar
5) 1 tbsp olive oil
6) 1 tsp sesame oil
7) 1 tbsp sesame seeds - toasted

Preparation:

Ginger dressing:

Place all dressing ingredients except sesame seeds in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Set aside for about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil over high heat. Add sugar snap peas and cook until bright green and tender. Drain and refresh under cold water. Pat dry with paper towel.

Place sugar snap peas, avocado and salad leaves in a large bowl. Pour over dressing and toss gently to combine.

Cinnamon Holly Biscuits Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:24:00 +0000

Prep: 45 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Makes: 30

Ingredients:
2 cups self-raising flour
90g butter, at room temperature
2 tsp cinnamon powder
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup golden syrup
1 egg, lightly beaten
Candied mint leaves
Red sugar-coated chocolate rounds

For Icing:
2 ½ cups icing sugar
100 ml lemon juice

Cooking methods:

1) Place flour, butter and cinnamon in a food processor. Process until combined. Add sugar, syrup and egg until mixture comes together. Turn dough onto a clean board or table that has been sprinkled with a little flour. Knead dough until smooth. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.

2) Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line four baking trays.

3) Roll dough out in two portions between two 5heets of baking paper until 5mm thick. Using a 6cm round fluted cutter, cut rounds from dough. Place rounds onto prepared trays. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until firm. Cool on trays. Repeat with remaining dough until all dough is used.

4) Meanwhile, prepare icing. Combine sugar and juice in a bowl until a thick paste forms. Spread over cooled biscuits.

5 Arrange candied leaves and red chocolate rounds onto wet icing to form pattern of holly. When set, store in an air-tight container, layering between baking paper.

Freezer Shortbread Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:51:00 +0000

Preparation: 25 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Makes: about 28

Ingredients:

1) 2 cups plain flour
2) 2/3 cup icing sugar
3) 1 tbsp rice flour
4) 250g butter, cubed
5) 1 tbsp sugar

Cooking methods:

Sift flour, icing sugar and rice flour together into a bowl. Rub in butter, using fingertips, until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Press mixture together to form dough.

Halve and roll each piece of dough into a 4 x 15cm log. Wrap tightly in plastic or baking paper, twisting ends to secure. Freeze until ready to use.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 160°C. Line two baking trays with baking paper.

Cut each log into 14 x 1cm slices. Arrange on prepared trays.

Prick slices with a fork. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.
Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
Store in an air-tight container.

For variety, add ½ cup chopped almonds or pecans to the dough or top each log with half a cherry or nut.

Potato & Sardine Croquettes Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:31:00 +0000

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion - peeled & chopped
200g canned sardines
3 potatoes - boiled, peeled & mash
Salt and pepper to taste
1.5 tbsp sweet relish
2 limes - juice
1 egg
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 cup cooking oil

Cooking methods:

Heat olive oil in a pan. When hot, stir-fry onion until soft, and then add in
sardines.

Add in mash potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

Add in sweet relish and lime juice. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes.

To make croquettes, shape the mixture into oval.

Place breadcrumbs on a plate.

Lightly beat egg in a bowl. Dip each croquettes into the egg to coat completely, and then roll lightly over crumbs. Place on a tray and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Heat cooking oil in a pan. Deep fry croquettes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Serve with mayonnaise or thousand island sauce.

Heavenly Hash Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:26:00 +0000

Yields: 20-24 pieces

Ingredients:

12 oz. milk chocolate
2-3 c. mini marshmallows
1 c. nuts, toasted and chopped

Preparation:

Lay a sheet of wax paper out on the counter.
Melt the chocolate. Use your favorite method; double boiler, microwave, bowl over simmering water, heating pad.. etc. You may also want to consider tempering.
Stir in marshmallows and the nuts. Add more marshmallows as you see fit.
Using two spoons, drop dollops of the mixture onto wax paper. Allow the chocolate to set.

Chicken Pie Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:50:00 +0000

Ingredients:

- For the chicken
1.5kg free-range chicken
1 Carrot, diced
2 sticks Celery, chopped
1 Onion, chopped
6 Black peppercorns
bunch mixed herbs

- For the pastry
340g plain flour
170g Butter

- For the filling

2 Carrots, sliced into thick discs
2 stalks Celery, chopped
2 Leeks, white party only
2 Onions, quartered

-For the béchamel sauce
55g unsalted Butter
55g Flour
150ml full-cream Milk
150ml chicken stock
150ml double cream
2 sprigs tarragon, chopped
small bunch flat leaf Parsley, chopped
black pepper
1 Egg, beaten to glaze

Cooking method:
1. Put the chicken in a saucepan with the vegetables, peppercorns and herbs. Cover with water, cover the pan and slowly bring to the boil. Cook for 50-60 minutes, until tender. Turn the chicken over half way through the cooking time.

2. To make the pastry, combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

3. Stir in enough iced water to bring the mixture together into a smooth dough. Roll half of the pastry out to line a 23cm pie dish or plate and chill for 30 minutes, or until required.

4. Place the carrots into a steamer and steam for 5 minutes.

5. Add the celery and steam for 2 minutes more.

6. Slice the leeks and add them to the steamer with the onions. Cook for a further 5 minutes.

7. Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4. Place a baking sheet on the middle shelf of the oven to heat up.

8. When the chicken has cooled down sufficiently to handle, remove the flesh from the bones, peeling off the skin as you go. Tear the flesh along the grain, pulling it into long bite-sized pieces.

9. To make the sauce, heat the butter and flour together in a saucepan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously.

10. Whisk in the milk and chicken stock, until the sauce is thickened and smooth.

11. Stir in the cream. Remove from the heat, season and add the chopped fresh herbs.

12. Stir in the chicken and vegetables and leave to cool.

13. Spoon the filling over the pastry. Roll the remaining pastry out to make a lid and lay it carefully over the chicken mixture. Crimp the edges together with the tines of a fork dipped in cold water.

14. Brush the top with beaten egg. Cut a cross in the middle of the pie right through the pastry to allow the steam to escape as the pie cooks.

15. Bake for about one hour, until golden. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into slices and serving with vegetables of your choice.

Thanksgiving recipes - Candied Sweet Potatoes/Yams

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:22:00 +0000

Ingredients:

2 cups of water
2 cups of granulated sugar
4 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
8 small yams or sweet potatoes

Directions:

1) Peel the sweet potatoes or yams and then slice them into ½ to ¾ inch circles. Rinse them in cold water and set aside.

2) Bring the water and sugar to a rolling boil in a medium size pot. Add butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and potatoes.

3) Bring to a boil again, cover pot and reduce heat to a simmer.

4) Continue cooking for 45 more minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Stir the pot occasionally.

5) Pour into a large serving dish and serve.

Easy Thanksgiving recipes - Pumpkin Spice Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:25:00 +0000

Ingredients:

1 box of Betty Crocker spice cake mix,
1 3/4 cups canned Libbys pumpkin,
1 cup Miracle Whip Dressing,
3 eggs

Frosting Ingredients:
1 package Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened
¼ cup real butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla (or vanilla bean)
4 cups confectionery sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease 13x9 inch baking pan; set aside.

Beat cake mix, pumpkin, dressing and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake 32 to 35 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.

Beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition until well blended.

Spread over cooled cake. Cut into pieces to serve. Store any leftover bars in refrigerator.

Easy Thanksgiving recipes - Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:23:00 +0000

Ingredients:

A:
3 ½ Cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
½ teaspoon salt
1/3 stick margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 lightly beaten eggs
½ Cup milk

B
1 Cup brown sugar
½ Cup self rising flour
½ stick melted butter or margarine
½ Cup chopped pecans
½ Cup fresh coconut flakes

DIRECTIONS:

Blend A ingredients. Place this mixture into an 8 X 9 X 2" casserole dish.

Combine B ingredients. Spread over potato mixture. Bake at 350º F until topping is brown.

Easy Thanksgiving recipes - Herb Roasted Turkey

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:01:00 +0000

Ingredients:

1 whole turkey 12 to 14 lbs, thawed
3/4 cup of olive oil
2 tbsp of garlic powder
2 tsp of dried basil
1 tsp of ground sage
1 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of black pepper
1 whole lemon
1 whole apple
1 whole onion
2 cups of water

Directions:

First of all, preheat your oven to 325 degrees. While you are waiting for the oven to heat, you can clean the turkey. When it is cleaned, place the turkey into a roasting pan.

In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and pepper. When the mixture is well combined, use a basting brush to apply the mixture to the exterior of the uncooked turkey.

Now cut the onion, apple, and lemon in to thin slices. Place the slice pieces inside the turkey. Pour the water into the bottom of the roasting pan and cover the turkey before you place it in the oven. You will need to cook the turkey for 3 to 4 hours, until the internal temperature is at 180 degrees.

When you remove the turkey from the oven, make sure to let it stand for 20 to 30 minutes before you begin carving.

Easy Thanksgiving recipes - Stuffing

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:13:00 +0000

Easy Thanksgiving recipes - Stuffing

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups chicken stock
¼ cup of wild rice
4 tbsp of butter
1 cup of fresh sliced mushrooms
1 cup of diced celery
1 cup of chopped onion
4 cups of corn bread stuffing mix
1 tbsp of poultry seasoning

Directions

You will need a medium sized saucepan where you will combine the chicken stock and the wild rice. Bring the ingredients to a roiling boil before you reduce the heat to let it simmer. Leave it there until the rice is tender to the touch. While you are waiting, melt the butter in a large skillet. Once it is melted, add the mushrooms, celery, and onion, cooking them on medium-low until they are soft. Next you will need to mix the corn bread stuffing and the poultry seasoning thoroughly before mixing in the vegetable and rice mixtures. It is best to use this stuffing inside the turkey or you can bake it in the oven based on the stuffing mix cooking requirements. You try this easy Thanksgiving recipe once and you will find yourself going back for more.

Cinnamon Tea Biscuits Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:21:00 +0000

Ingredient:

1 cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
¼ tsp each baking soda and cream of tartar
¼ cup plus 2 tsp granulated sugar, divided
2 tbsp reduced-calorie-margarine (tub)
1 tbsp sweet whipped butter
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Method:

Preheat oven to 375 ºF. Sift together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar on sheet of wax paper or a paper plate, set aside.

Using electric mixer on high speed, in large mixing bowl cream 1/4 cup sugar, the margarine, and butter; add egg and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy for about 1 minute.

Gradually beat in flour mixture using an electric mixer on low speed.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Using half of dough, divide dough into 9 equal portions and using hands, shape each portion into a ball.

On sheet of wax paper combing remaining 2 teaspoons sugar and the cinnamon; lightly roll dough balls in half of the sugar mixture, reserving remaining mixture.

Arrange balls on cookie sheet, leaving a space of about 1 inch between each. Bake until biscuits are lightly browned and firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes.

Transfer to wire rack and let cool. Repeat procedure with remaining dough and sugar mixture, making 9 more biscuits.

Note:
To be assured of potent dried spices and herbs, label containers with the date purchased, store them in cool dark place, and keep no longer than 6 months.

Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:51:00 +0000

Ingredients:

- 400g carrot
- 400g self raising flour
- 350 g sugar
- 5 whole eggs
- 300 g condensed milk
- Half cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Almond essence
- 250 g butter
- Half teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 or 3 small cinnamon sticks

Preparation Method:

- Preheat the oven to 150 degree
- Grate the carrot finely
- Process the sugar into fine powder
- Mix the powdered sugar with the flour
- Add the sugar and flour to the grated carrot
- Beat the eggs with the cardamom and cinnamon in a processor for 10 seconds
- Separate the cinnamon sticks and add the egg into carrot, sugar and flour mixture
- Add condensed milk, lemon and almond essence
- Mix well to get rid of any lumps
- Line a 20cm x 20cm baking tray with baking paper.
- Pour the cake mixture into it.
- Bake at 150 degree for one hour and 15 minutes.

The best way to check if the cake is done is to put a skewer into the cake. If it comes out clean the cake is ready to be taken out. Otherwise put it back in the oven to for another 10 to 15 minutes. Note - Do not open the oven for the first 45 minutes as this will cause the surface of the cake to crack.

Meatloaf Recipe for Vegetarian

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:02:00 +0000

Ingredients:

4 potatoes cut into thick chunks
2 tbsp sunflower or groundnut (peanut) oil
3 spring onions (scallions), sliced
1 large chili, seeded and sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
400 gram canned red kidney beans, drained
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tbsp sesame seeds, to sprinkle
Chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) or parsley, to garnish

Cooking instructions:

Put the potatoes in a pan, add cold water to cover and bring to the boil. Cover and cook until they are just tender but still firm for about 15 minutes. Take care not to overcook them. Drain well and set aside.

Heat the oil in a wok or large, heavy frying pan. Add the spring onions and chili and stir-fry over a medium heat for about a minute, then add the garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds longer.

Rinse and drain the kidney beans, then add them to the pan with the potatoes, stirring well. Finally, stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.

Add salt and pepper to season and cook the vegetables until they are well heated through. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve immediately, garnished with the chopped fresh coriander or parsley.

Easy Thanksgiving recipes - Pumpkin Creme Pie

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:01:00 +0000

Ingredients:

2 cups of cold milk
2 small packages of instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup of canned pumpkin
1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice
1 cup of thawed whipped topping
1 baked 9 in pie crust

Directions:

First, combine the milk, pie filling, pumpkin, spices and whipped topping into a bowl. Using an electric mixer, you will need to use top lowest speed to whip the mixture. Pour the mixture into the cooled pie crust. The dessert will need to chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours before it is ready to be served.

Tuna Steaks with Pineapple and Tomato Salsa

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:47:00 +0000

Ingredients:

1 medium tomato, chopped
8-oz pineapple chunks in own juice, drained & chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp minced red onion
1/2 tsp grated lime zest
2 tsp lime juice
1 lb (4 steaks) tuna steaks
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tsp olive oil

Cooking Methods:

To make salsa, combine the tomato, pineapple, jalapeno, cilantro, onion, lime zest, and lime juice in a medium bowl.

Sprinkle the tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare or cooked longer to your desired degree of doneness. Serve with the salsa.

7 Easy Low Fat Cheese Dips Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:44:00 +0000

One great way of creating a healthy low fat snack packed with complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and proteins is to combine potatoes with a cheesy dip. Simply cook jacket potatoes or bake potatoes in foil in the oven and serve them with one of the following low fat recipes.

7 amazing cheese dips to make a simple potato a delicious healthy snack:

Use 1 cup of low fat cottage cheese as a base for the following recipes and simply mix in the ingredients listed below. Serve 1 potato topped with 2 tbsp. of cheese dip as one snack.

Basic dip

Add any or a combination of the following spices, according to your taste:

* freshly ground black pepper
* cayenne pepper or curry
* oregano, thyme
* rosemary
* paprika powder

Curry dip

* ¼ chopped onion
* 1 tsp. yellow curry

Onion garlic dip

* ¼ chopped onion, red or white
* 1 crushed clove of garlic
* freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt

Cucumber garlic dip

* a piece of cucumber (finely chopped or grated)
* 1 crushed clove of garlic
* freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt

Pepper dip

* ¼ finely chopped red or yellow pepper
* freshly ground black pepper, thyme or cayenne pepper to taste

Italian dip

* 2 tsp. of tomato paste
* oregano, freshly ground pepper and a pinch of salt

Mexican dip

* 1/8 red and 1/8 green pepper, finely chopped
* 4 tbsp. canned sweet corn
* 1 tbsp. red onion, chopped
* ½ tsp. of crushed chili or cayenne pepper

Besides as a snack, you can also use these recipes to create a light supper. Add a salad, or some raw veggies like sliced cucumber and red pepper. Another great option is to add legumes, for example a simple salad of baked beans. You can also prepare a salsa.

Pan Cooked Salmon with Beans and Spinach Sauté

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:39:00 +0000

Ingredients:

¾ cup chopped onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp sage
2 tsp canola oil
1 can (cannellini beans, rinsed and drained)
½ cup chicken broth
¼ tsp salt, optional
3 cups baby spinach
4 (approximately 3-oz each) skinless salmon fillets
red pepper flakes, optional

Cooking methods:

In a deep wide skillet, heat half the canola oil. Add the onion, garlic, and 1 ½ teaspoons of the sage. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring often, for approximately 5 minutes until the onion starts to soften. Add the beans, broth, and salt,if using. Simmer mixture approximately 10 minutes. Stir the spinach into the beans mixture and cook another 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from heat.
Rub the salmon with the remaining ½ teaspoon sage. Heat the remaining half of the oil in a skillet. Place salmon fillets in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn the salmon and cook another minute. Remove to serving plates and spoon the spinach-bean mixture evenly over each fillet. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired.
Enjoy!

Old Fashion Nutmeg Doughnuts Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:30:00 +0000

2 cups sweet milk*
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tbsp butter or lard, melted
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
1 1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 cups flour, more if needed

Sift the flour, adding all of the "dry" ingredients. Make a nest of the flour mixture in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until stiff. Adding more flour if needed. Roll dough out on well floured surface and cut. Drop into hot grease, enough so the doughnuts float. Fry until golden brown. Drain well.

How to Make the Most Delicious Salmon

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:21:00 +0000

You know it's healthy, low in calories, and full of good fats, but did you know that in less than twenty minutes, you can make the most delicious salmon? It's easy, nutrient-rich, and so exciting that it will blow your company away!

Start with two salmon fillets that are about two inches wide and an inch or an inch and a half thick. I usually buy the kind that still have skin on the bottom, but that's not important.

Besides, you will need two regular cans of petite diced tomatoes, 2 cans of artichoke hearts in water, a jar of capers, a half cup of Greek olives, a bag of baby spinach, crumbled feta cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Use a large pan with a lid, over medium heat. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and 4 cloves of garlic. After peeling the garlic cloves, slice them or mash them. Do not let them brown or they will turn bitter. After a couple of minutes, add the canned tomatoes, including the juice. Drain the artichoke hearts and cut into quarters. Add to the tomatoes.

While the tomatoes and artichokes are hanging out, slice the Greek olives in half, lengthwise. Drain and measure out a quarter cup of capers. Amounts don't have to be exact, so don't stress over this.

Once the mixture is slowly bubbling, add the salmon fillets on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and continue cooking on medium heat for ten minutes. While the salmon is cooking, steam or boil the spinach in a small amount of water. It only takes a couple of minutes and it will wilt down to a tiny amount. Use two bags if you desire more.

In ten minutes, the salmon will be ready. To serve, spread some drained, cooked spinach on a dinner plate and place the salmon on top. Cover with the tomato-artichoke sauce. Sprinkle some feta cheese on top if desired.

At this point, stand back and watch as you amaze yourself and your guests. In less than twenty minutes, you have prepared the most delicious salmon.

Mango Avocado Bruschetta Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:22:00 +0000

Ingredients:

1 mango, peeled and chopped
1 avocado, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, and stir thoroughly. Be careful not to mash the avocado, but rather keep it in small cubes. Let refrigerate for about 10 minutes. Then take your loaf of bread (preferably French bread) and cut into slices. Broil the slices in the oven for about 2 minutes on each side. Then top them with a scoop of the mango avocado mixture.

Bruschetta with Mango Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:05:00 +0000

Ingredients:

1 loaf Italian bread (or French bread)
1 mango, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon fresh basil, finely chopped
1 cup Romano cheese, grated

Cooking instructions:

Start by slicing up your loaf of bread on a diagonal. In a medium bowl, combine your mango and basil, and refrigerate the mixture for about 10 minutes. Broil your slices of bread in the oven for about two minutes on each side. Scoop some of the mango mixture onto the toasted slices. Sprinkle some Romano cheese on top. Then stick the mango bruschetta in the oven for another minute or so. Serve warm.

If you're game, you can also add garlic, onions and chopped Roma tomatoes to the above recipe.

How to Make a Crispy Tilapia Meal in Minutes

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:36:00 +0000

CRISPY TILAPIA IN MINUTES

1 ½ lb tilapia fillets
3 tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 cup milk
1 cup purchased pico de gallo
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 firm ripe avocado

On a sheet of waxed paper, mix together the cornmeal, chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt. Place milk in a pie plate. Dip the tilapia fillets into the milk then dredge through the cornmeal mixture. In a large nonstick skillet, over medium heat, heat the oil. When oil is hot, add the tilapia fillets and cook two to three minutes per side. Top with the avocado mixture for serving.

To make the avocado mixture, coarsely chop the avocado. Stir in into a small bowl with the pico do gallo and the chopped cilantro.

QUICK AND EASY SPANISH RICE

2 tbsp olive or canola oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 can (4-oz) chopped mild green chilies, drained
1 cup minute rice
2 cups canned tomatoes
2 tbsp white vinegar
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
dash of chili powder

Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, green chilies, and rice. Saute until rice is browned and vegetables are tender; about 5 minutes. Add the undrained tomatoes and the vinegar to the skillet; stir to mix well. Cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper; mix well.

The Art of Cake Decorating

noreply@blogger.com (Wan) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:06:00 +0000

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