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soba noodles with broccoli and chicken

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:52:00 +0100

cook soba noodles according to package
Meanwhile, blanch broccoli
Sautee onion and garlic in a little oil and add chicken and broccoli. Cook until chicken is cooked through.
Whisk together the stock, soy sauce, and cornstarch and add to pan. cook until sauce begins to thicken.
add noodles to sauce

Slow-roasted Eye Fillet, Truffle Jus, Potato Rosti

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:42:59 +0100

Sorry about the pics. I lost my camera the day I made this. So these were taken from my iPhone, which has the lamest camera ever.

Anyway, here we go:

You need to source a good quality butcher who is able to freshly cut an eye…

blackberry nectarine crisp

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:47:02 +0100

For more pics and info see - http://www.cooking4carnivores.com/2009/07/blackberry-nectarine-crisp.html

To make the topping, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, lemon peel and salt in a bowl. Add in the melted butter and vanilla. Stir until moist and crumbly. Set aside. For the filling whisk the eggs. Add in…

Potato Soup

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:47:59 +0100

This is a bare bones, yet hearty recipe for a simple potato soup. Tweak it how you like. Some of my friends for example like to garnish with shredded cheese. Use your imagination.

Peel and dice the potatoes; boil until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
Melt the butter over…

Sarawak Mee Belacan -Vermicelli

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:07:45 +0100

1. Saute the chopped ingredients in 4 tbsp oil till aroma. Add water .
2. Peel the prawns and throw the shells into the water and let boil for 1/2 hour. Add tamarind, fish sauce, sugar and the rest of ingredients except squids. Let it boil for 10 mins. Strain …

Chocolate banana muffins

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:31:30 +0100

1. Make a well in mixture A and pour B and mix well.
2. Spoon into cup cake tin line with paper cup. Place slices of banana on top.
3. Bake in preheated oven at 200 C for 30 to 35 mins. Or test with a toothpick to see…

Spaghetti Carbonara

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:11:46 +0100

1. Add spaghetti noodles to salted boiling water, bring water back to a boil.
2. Cook spaghetti until Al Dent (barely tender) about 6-8 minutes (Tasting is the only way to test doneness. Never overcook pasta)
3. Add oil during the last 2 minutes. To keep spaghetti from sticking together…

Turkish Salad

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:37:43 +0100

mix all the ingredients together for a great companion to grilled meat. it's also good served with pita bread.

serves 2.

cool as a cucumber sandwich

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:51:39 +0100

for more info and pics see - http://www.cooking4carnivores.com/2009/07/cool-as-cucumber.html

I start by putting the whipped cream cheese, which is just easier to work with and has less calories that the regular stuff, in a bowl. I add in the dill a little at a time until it is…

Hot and Sour Prwn Soup

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:32:16 +0100

1. Bring broth to boil; add ginger, tanglad leaves, and chilies.
2. Simmer about 15 minutes then discard ginger and tanglad.
3. Add in the rest of the ingredients and simmer until shrimps change color.
4. Stir in MAGGI Sinigang sa Sampalok Mix and bring to boil. Remove from…

Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:49:42 +0100

In a large skillet, cook the bacon and onion over low heat for 15 minutes. Drain drippings. Add milk, celery salt, pepper and Tabasco. Heat to boiling, gradually add macaroni so that milk continues to boil. Simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring often. Add cheese and pimiento, stir until…

Watermelon granita

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:47:13 +0100

puree watermelon in blender
stir in sugar and lime juice to puree and stir about 2 minutes to make sure the sugar is dissolved.
pour in a shallow baking dish and freeze. afer 30 minutes, scrape sides with a fork, and put back in freezer. repeat every 30 minutes for about 4…

Spicy Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:47:40 +0100

I am an avid meat eater but have recently been sort of disgusted at how my every meal is meat centric. It was HARD for me not to add ground beef or pork to this recipe but I didn't and I don't regret it. Anyway, here's how I did it.

Quinoa Salad with Black Beans

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:51:53 +0100

1.) Prepare your quinoa to the package directions. Rinse before cooking. Once cooked, drain and set aside to cool.

2.) Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

3.) Stir in the roasted red peppers, ancho chili powder and cumin and salt.

4.) Remove…

New Mexican Red & Green Chili

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:16:24 +0100

This a family favorite, though my daughter prefers it completely green.

heat pot over medium-high heat
add oil, onion, garlic and bell pepper - cook 2 min
add ground turkey (beef, pork or chicken work as well)
cook until browned lightly and meat cooked, aprox 5-7 minutes
add beans, salsas, green chilies, and seasonings
simmer for…

Raw Shiitake Kale Salad

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:52:31 +0100

In a large bowl, combine kale and olive oil
Massage the kale for a couple of minutes until it looks slightly wilted
Add mushrooms, vinegar and sesame oil
Sprinkle with salt and sesame seeds
Serve

Serves 4

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Fruit Salad

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:27:28 +0100

Methods:
Combine bananas, apples and lemon juice in large mixing bowl.
Toss until evenly coated.
Add pineapple, strawberries, grapes and pecans.
In small mixing bowl, combine pudding mix, water and pineapple juice with a wire whisk until smooth.
Add pudding mixture to fruit.
Mix gently until throughly coated.
Refrigerate until…

Turkey Potstickers

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:03:58 +0100

This recipe is fun to make and a healthful version of what you find at restaurants.

mix together everything except wonton wrapper and oil for cooking and water
I used a small cookie dough scoop to place 1 to 2 t of filling in the center of each wrapper
use finger to…

Strawberry Kiwi Ice Cream Sundae

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:49:23 +0100

Place 1 scoop strawberry ice cream in bottom of a sundae glass. Top with a few slices strawberry and kiwi and 1 tablespoon fudge topping. Add second scoop ice cream and remaining fruit and topping. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with a fresh whole strawberry and a slice of…

Tampopo Special Ramen

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:11:13 +0100

This is ramen inspired by the fantastic movie Tampopo (タンポポ）, a classic of both food and Japanese cinema.
I made it for my family in recognition of my big move to Japan next month. Here is a clip from the film which I think you might enjoy.