My Complicated Kitchen

Spaghetti with Pinot Grigio and Seafood

2009-09-01T11:33:00.000-07:00

Photo Credit: foodnetwork.comTreviaPinot Grigio is a clone of Pinot gris grown in Italy. Pinot gris is a white wine grape variety of the species Vitis Vinifera. The word "pinot" means "pinecone" in French, and it could have been given to the said grape fruit because the grapes grow in a small pinecone-shaped

Lamb Korma and Masoor Dahl Recipe

2009-06-08T08:40:00.000-07:00

Image Credit: icookFood.comKorma is a dish originating in Southeast Asia, in India specifically. It's main ingredients are yoghurt, cream and coconut milk. Nut and seed paste are also introduced. If you like curry recipes, you will surely love this one, Korma is considered a type of curry.Masoor Dahl, on the other hand, is actually a type of legumes. In this recipe, we'll gonna be using red

Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

2009-02-02T08:59:00.000-08:00

Deep Dish Pizza Trivia(source: J.J. Schnebel)Chicago. That's the first thing you are going to think of with regard to Deep Dish Pizza, and you are right. There seems to be no argument about that. It's Chicago where it was first created and it's Chicago where it's most popular. In fact, in Chicago, Deep Dish Pizza is literally and figuratively, numero uno.There's a wonderful story about the

Strawberry and White Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

2009-01-28T13:32:00.000-08:00

Crust: 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Filling: 3 cups strawberries, washed and stemmed 2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 4 large eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons heavy whipping

TwoFatAl's Chocolate Babka Bread

2009-01-27T13:53:00.000-08:00

Image Credit: Two Fat AlsBabka, or Bobka, also known as baba, is a sweet pastry yeast cake.Babka TriviaContrary to what most believe, the names babka (Russian: бабка) and baba (Russian: баба) mean "grandmother". They do not have anything in connection to the cake, they literally mean grandmother, as in your mothers mother. Slovaks, Czechs and Polish call their grandmother Babka with no reference

Halibut Steamed with Fresh Ginger

2009-01-06T12:06:00.000-08:00

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry or Shaoxing rice wine 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 pound halibut fillets, or another meaty fish such as cod or snapper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons shredded fresh ginger 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion Cantonese cuisine focuses on fresh ingredients with a particular

Banana Sour Cream Bread

2008-12-23T10:16:00.000-08:00

It is the sour cream that made this banana bread all so different. Try this one and let the bread melts in your mouth! This banana is perfect for giveaways so we'll try to create a recipe for 32 servings! Of course you can always tweak the ingredients below to suit your taste.Ingredients 1/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground

Crunchy Pear & Celery Salad - Low Carb and Diabetes Appropriate

2008-12-18T13:08:00.000-08:00

Bartlett or Anjou pears are used in this salad for their crisp texture. The nut and cheese combination sets the tone of the dish—white Cheddar and pecans is decidedly American. For an Italian twist, try a good Parmesan with some toasted walnuts. Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION:

Why You Should Love Cinnamon

2008-12-17T07:33:00.000-08:00

Cinnamon is a small evergreen tree well-known of its distinct odor and aroma. But do you know that cinnamon is very very good for you too? I mean, cinnamon is healthy! You'll love cinnamon after reading this. Note this, studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol!The results of a study from 2003 in Pakistan (Nutrient Requirements and Functions

Black Bean Soup and Delicious Guacamole Treat!

2008-12-15T12:10:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:4 carrots, chopped2 onions, chopped1 garlic clove, chopped2 tbsp olive oil2 16-oz. cans black beans1/4 cup dry sherry1 tbsp ground cumin1/4 tsp cayenne1 tsp ground corriander4 cups beef broth1/2 cup long grain rice Instructions:In a pot, cook the carrots, onions and garlic in the oil over moderate heat until softened. Stir in cumin, cayenne and corriander and cook for one minute. Add

Mushroom, Sausage and Spinach Lasagna

2008-12-10T07:19:00.000-08:00

You'll need 1 and a half hours of your time to prepare a 10 servings of this healthy lasagna. Whole-wheat lasagna noodles are higher in fiber than white noodles. They can be found in health-food stores and some large supermarkets. Variation: For vegetarians, use a sausage-style soy product, such as Gimme Lean, or simply omit the sausage altogether.Ingredients8 ounces lasagna noodles, preferably

Pistachio Cream Cheese Fingers

2008-12-09T06:14:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How Green Is Your Fryer?

2008-12-02T10:52:00.000-08:00

A lot of people today are becoming health-conscious, manifested by the success of some well-known diet programs and other exercise techniques. The government are also becoming aware of health issues such as trans-fat effects on humans and other health-related news. In fact, California made a step last July 25, 2008 towards a "greener" state by banning restaurants from using oils, margarines and

The Healthier Roasted Turkey

2008-11-26T05:51:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving is normally a time of voracious eating for others, but there are a lot of us (including myself) who want as much as possible to slim down a bit the calories and fats we take during this festivity. Anyway, don't forget that Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and grateful, very much great if you're eating without a guilt, right?Turkey Meat FactsTurkey meat is moderate in calories

The Lancastrian's Culinary Dish : Lancashire Hotpot

2008-11-25T05:01:00.000-08:00

Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county in the North West of England. There's a culinary dish that always pops up in mind mentioning this small county. Lancashire Hotpot! Lancashire hotpot consists mainly of meat, onion and potatoes which are baked all day long in a heavy pot and low heat. Juicy lamb meat just strucks into my mind right now! One of the reason why this hotpot dish is so familiar

Spinach and Cheese Crostini : Healthy Choice

2008-11-21T07:54:00.000-08:00

The IngredientsIn Italian, crostini means "little toast". It's a thin slice (mostly less than half inch) of bread, usually baguette loaf or ciabata. It is usually served toasted or sometimes grilled with assorted of toppings such as the one we're up to right now. Crostini can be added to soups too, very much like croutons.1 baguette loaf, cut into 1/2″ slicesAnd the healthy part - Spinach.

A one hell of a STOMACH-TURNING TURKEY BRUTALITY

2008-11-21T05:31:00.000-08:00

Jesus Christ! I can't believe this news! I was just browsing about turkeys (since Thanksgiving is approaching) then I stumbled upon this very disturbing video from PETA about their latest undercover investigative document about a factory farm in West Virginia named Aviagen Turkeys, Inc. Some of the employees in the said company intentionally tortured, mutilated, and maliciously killed turkeys,

Garlicky Mushroom Masala Omelet

2008-11-17T09:29:00.000-08:00

I love mushroom very much! Here's a good recipe of mushroom from epicurian.com.Ingredients:5 large eggsSalt as neededFreshly ground black pepper1/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seeds1 large clove garlic, peeled and very finely chopped4 large or 6 medium-sized mushrooms, sliced lengthwise3 scallions (green onions), cut into very fine rounds (the white as well as the green

What Is A Hoecake?

2008-11-17T06:20:00.000-08:00

For those of you who are not familiar with hoecakes, don't react yet. It's not what you're thinkin of or it's not something like a "whorecake" (is there an "edible" whorecake really?). Well, hoecake is a type of bread (corn bread actually) made up of cornmeal, salt and water. Hoecakes are usually baked on a griddle. So now ya'll know that it is indeed a food, although it just have a whory sound,

Cast-Iron can be older than your grandma if you do this...

2008-11-14T05:55:00.000-08:00

Yeah, you've read that right! You might be familiar cooking with a cast-iron skillet but cleaning and seasoning this type of cookware needs to have additional care, that is, if you want to last it for years or even pass it to your children. So, let's start..1. Wash you skillet with hot soapy water and dry it thoroughly with a cloth or a nice rag. Remember, you'll only use soap when seasoning

Welcome to my new weblog!

2008-11-13T10:19:00.000-08:00

Hello! My name is Lisa. I post in this food blog all my fascinations about food, cooking, restaurant and equipment reviews, and everything about culinary in general. I'm gonna be posting also my daily ramblings of the various things around that affects me. So cool, right? Come on in and join my ride!:)Lis