Celebrities Favorite Foods

Celebrities celebrate 420 Day

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:45:00 +0000

Happy 420 day america ! There are a many well know celebrity pot smokers these beauties include; Cameron Diaz, Paris Hilton, Megan Fox, Kristen Dunst, Matthew McConaughey, Johnny Depp, and Orlando Bloom to name a few, enjoy an occasional toke. 420 Day originated San Rafael High School, in 1971, among a group of pot-smokers who called themselves the Waldos. The term was shorthand for the time of day the group would meet, at the campus statue of Louis Pasteur, to smoke pot.They made 420 code for a time to get high, and its use spread among members of an entire generation.

To celebrate 420 day here is a healthy hemp recipe that is suitable for maintaining a healthy and beautiful celebrity body. It contains Hemp seeds of course and apples and Wheat flour. Apples are low in calories and rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber which helps prevent absorption of dietary LDL cholesterol. Apples are also rich in antioxidant phyto-nutrients flavonoids and polyphenols. Whole wheat flour is more nutritious than refined white flour and it is a good source of iron, calcium, and fiber.

Apple Hemp Muffins:
- by Manitoba Harvest

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 rounded tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup plus 2 tbsp frozen, thawed apple juice concentrate
2/3 cup buttermilk (or soy milk)
2 tbsp oat bran
2 small Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1/3 cup shelled hemp seeds

Preheat oven to 350C. Grease 12 standard size muffin-pan cups.
Mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg and salt. Mix together eggs, apple juice and milk. Stir flour mixture and oat bran into egg mixture until dry ingredients are just moistened. Do not overmix. Gently stir in chopped apples and Shelled Hemp Seed. Spoon batter into prepared pan, filling cups 2/3 full. Garnish each muffin with an apple slice,sprinkle with Shelled Hemp Seed.
Bake muffins until lightly golden and tops spring back when pressed, 25 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool slightly. Turn muffins out onto rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Beautiful Middle-Aged 35-Year Old, No more 20 something boy toys

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:06:00 +0000

Eva Langoria's divorce from 20 something Spurs point guard, Tony Parker became official this past January. Eva is best known as Gabrielle Solis on the television series "Desperate Housewives", and she was known as the #14 sexiest woman in 2008.

Eva maintains an age defying diet and workout regimen. Eva is keeps up her youthful appearance by running and strength training and to keep her energy up after the gym, Eva has a hearty, protein-packed breakfast, like eggs whites or cottage cheese. Eva was raised on a ranch in Corpus Christi, Texas, so she loves to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Her quick and healthy snack is cucumber slices with fresh lemon juice squeezed on top, no ranch dressing here.

Here is a Rachel Ray cucumber salad recipe that Eva Langoria would probably enjoy. Its fast and easy to make, but nutritious. All important factors in an age defying diet. It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare this tasty salad recipe. Use vine ripe tomatoes for a more flavorful taste.

Cucumbers are low in calories because they are composed of mostly water, but they are rich in vitamins and minerals , like Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium, and Silica. Silica helps to strengthen bones, which will help keep you running. Raw tomatoes contain Vitamin A, B, C, K, beta-carotene. Vitamin K can help to strengthen and repair connective tissue, this can help keep you in the gym for longer periods.

Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe -by Rachel Ray:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 English cucumber, sliced

• 2 Tomatoes, diced

• Handful of parsley, chopped

• 1/2 Red onion, chopped

• 2T Extra-virgin olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Toss all the ingredients in a bowl and garnish with vinegar, oil and salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 4 servings.

Portia de Rossi- Vegetarian style

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:39:00 +0000

Beautiful Australian actress Portia de Rossi, named one of the sexiest, and beautiful woman in 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2007, is a vegetarian.

To maintain her sexy figure for her lover, show host-comedian Ellen DeGeneres, Portia enjoys horse back riding and practicing yoga.

Portia de Rossi is also known for her inner beauty. She is an avid animal lover, and she contributes to many charities that support children, animals, and Aids.

This is a Martha Stewart recipe Portia de Rossi, and vegetarians might enjoy. If you are a strict vegetarian, then minus the sour cream, these pastries are just as tasty without it. It's a quick and easy recipe made with boxed Puff pastry you can find in your grocer's freezer.

Mushroom Turnover Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 T olive oil

• 1 Large onion, chopped

• 4 (5 oz. packages) mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced

• Coarse salt and ground pepper

• 1 sheet of Puff Pastry (17.3 oz box), thawed

• 1/2 C Light sour cream

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out folded dough to 20 by 10 rectangles, use pizza cutter or sharp knife, trim edges straight; cut dough into 10-by 5-inch rectangles. Dividing evenly, mound

mushroom mixture on one half of each rectangle, leaving a 1/2-inch border on three sides. Lightly brush with water; fold other half of pastry over filling, and press edges firmly to seal. With

a floured fork, crimp edges.

Using a wide metal spatula, transfer turnover to a large baking sheet. With a paring knife, cut 3 to 4 small slits in the top of each turnover. Bake until golden and puffed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with sour cream. Recipe serves 4.

Fit and Healthy Renée Zellweger

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:16:00 +0000

Actress Renée Zellweger was born a Taurus April 25, in Katy, Texas. Taurus are said to be warmhearted, reliable and determined. Maybe that's how she maintains such a statuesque figure.

Renée follows a healthy diet that consists of vegetables and lean protein. She especially like to munch on spinach and egg whites. Egg whites are high and protein, which help fuel her body for her running. It's not all will power for this actress Renée sips on coffee to curb her appetite. In spirit of the fall season a Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe Zellweger might enjoy. Pumpkin is rich in antioxidants like lutein and carotenoids. Carotenoids neutralizing free radicals. Pumpkin is also rich in iron, zinc, and fiber. Enjoy in good health!

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Ingredients:
• 2 cups milk
• 2 T pumpkin, canned or 1 t Torani Pumpkin Spice Syrup - Sugar-Free
• 2 T Truvia@ or Splenda@
• 2 T Vanilla extract
• 1/2 t Pumpkin pie spice (Find this spice at Trader Joe's for a great price)
• 1/4 C Espresso or 1/2 cup of Espresso Roast brewed coffee

Preparation:

In a medium saucepan combine milk, pumpkin and sweetener , cook on medium heat, stirring, until steaming.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and spice.
Place mixture in a blender until foamy.
Pour into two mugs.
Pour Espresso on top.
Top with whipped cream and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice.

Veg out with Leonardo DiCaprio

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:11:00 +0000

Leonardo DiCaprio was born the on November 11, he is a Scorpio, the seducer of the Zodiac. Water sign Scorpio's are said to be strong willed and magnetic. Leonardo DiCaprio definitely seems to fit such qualities. The gorgeous DiCaprio is not only a great actor, he is also a practicing environmentalist and humanitarian. DiCaprio flies commercial flights, uses solar power, and drives a hybrid too. DiCaprio also donates and volunteers for children's causes. All these qualities make me love Leonardo DiCaprio even more. I suspect Leonardo DiCaprio will have a lifelong successful acting career like the great actor Jack Nicholson. Be sure to catch DiCaprio's next great movie "Inception", a sci-fi thriller
in theaters now.

Being that Leonardo is an environmentalist he usually eats environmentally friendly - healthy food. Quinoa burgers are all those things and vegetarian too. This is an easy healthy Quinoa Burger recipe to follow and serves a party of 4.

Ingredients:
• 1/2 Cup Quinoa, rinsed
• 1 carrot, diced
• 6 scallions, sliced thin
• 15 oz. can Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 Cup breadcrumbs
• 1 Large egg, beaten
• 1 T cumin
• 1 t ground salt
1/4 t ground pepper
• 2 T olive oil
• 1/2 Cup Greek yogurt, plain
• 1 T Lemon juice
• 4 Pita breads
• English cucumber, sliced thin

Preparation:
Boil 3/4 cup of water in a saucepan, add quinoa cover and reduce heat and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until the water is absorbed, then set aside.
Pulse carrots until finely chopped in a food processor. Then add quinoa, half of the scallions, breadcrumbs, beans, egg, spices, pulse until all the ingredients are well combined, but still chunky.
Form quinoa mixture into 3/4 inch patties.
Cook burgers for 8 to 10 minutes until browned in a heated and oiled skillet,
Mix greek yogurt, lemon juice, and the rest of your scallions, a pinch of salt and pepper for the yogurt sauce.
Top quinoa burgers with yogurt sauce and sliced cucumbers, now enjoy!

Sexy Bradley Cooper Eats for A-Team

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:19:00 +0000

A-Team star Bradley Cooper follows a grueling workouts and the strict dieting to keep his great physique. For Bradley's role in A-Team he actually had to gain some weight by eating junk food. It's good to know that I am not the only who gains weight when indulging in junk food, sexy Bradley Copper is human! He quickly transformed his physique after going back on his diet and exercise regimen techniques.

Aside from a healthy lifestyle that Bradley Cooper leads, he also enjoys traveling the world. I had the pleasure of watching one of his documentaries on a learning channel, where he visited Machu Picchu, in Peru. Bradley Cooper was in no makeup for the film, and still looking hot. He had great physical stamina to endure the elevation effects in Machu Picchu, Peru. Healthy diet and daily exercise can prepare you for your next "Survivor" like adventure, just like it did for Bradley.

I bet Bradley will be enjoying a protein rich and low-fat breakfast this morning. If I had Bradley over for Breakfast I would make him "Bell Pepper Egg-In-A-Hole". This is recipe from "Everyday Food." It's a healthy, low-carb, fast and easy recipe. It also looks creative. Quickly whip this up to serve 4.

Ingredients:

• 2 t olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into four thick rings
• 4 large eggs
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 2 t grated Parmesan

Preparation:

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add bell pepper, crack 1 egg into the middle of each pepper ring. Season with salt and pepper and cook until egg whites are almost set , but yolks are still runny. This will take about 2 to 3 minutes. Gently flip and cook 1 minute more for over easy. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

Matt Damon- Down to earth like meat and potatoes

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:57:00 +0000

Wow, Actor Matt Damon is so gorgeous! He just gets better looking as he gets older. Matt Damon is so down to earth, he married a non-celebrity, and he likes to eat meat and potatoes. Matt Damon was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on October 8, 1970. He is a Libra. Libra's are said to be harmonious and enjoy the luxuries of life. Astrologically Libra's favorite foods are elegant foods, which may be true, since Matt also enjoys eating lobster.

Beef and potato's have received a bad rap, but they do have many health benefits when consumed in moderation. Aside from being high in protein beef is rich in Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium. Beef is also an excellent source of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6 Niacin and Riboflavin. Beef is good for your teeth and bones. Look at Matt's smile, he has gorgeous teeth and physique, that's genetics too!

Potatoes are surprisingly full of nutrients. Potatoes are a rich source of Vitamin B, folate and minerals like iron, magnesium, and potassium.

Here is a recipe Matt Damon would enjoy, and you might too, if you are a meat lover!

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Green pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 Small onion, thinly sliced
• 6 oz. Lean Roast Beef, shaved
• 2 Whole-wheat buns
• 1/4 C cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray. Then Spray a frying pan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, saute the peppers and onions until they are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the roast beef, saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Place 1/2 of the roast beef mixture on each bun. Place in the prepared baking dish. Top each bun with 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted, 2 to 4 minutes. Serves 2.

Jillian Michaels practices what she preaches

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:06:00 +0000

Beautiful Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels definitely follows her own advice when it comes to fitness and health, with her six pack abs, chiseled arms, and firm thighs her hard work shows. Jillian Michaels trains herself as hard as she trains the contestants on Biggest Loser. You can get some great training and diet tips on her website, www.jillianmichaels.com.

Some people have the weakness of eating healthy, but cannot find the time or energy to exercise. Others have the weakness of working out hard, but slipping in their daily diet. Jillian conquered both weaknesses, she works out hard, and respects her hard work, and acknowledges it by feeding her body only healthy foods. Maybe, if we think about those two words, respect and acknowledge we can do the same. I will try it and let you know how it goes.

Jillian Michaels favorite food are fish and vegetables, and she eats organic whenever possible. Jillian fuels her morning with good quality carbs, and for lunch and dinner low carb meals, like fish and vegetables.
Salmon and tuna are rich in omega-3 fats, and vitamin D which are essential for healthy cells. Studies have shown that these omega-3 rich fish can help relieve joint and muscle pains, because of omega-3's anti-inflammatory action. This is a great benefit for you if you lift weights, or run.

White fish like Halibut, and Tilapia are low in calories and fat, but not high in omega-3 fats. It is loaded with A,B, D and E vitamins. White fish is a good choice if you have high cholesterol. Whatever fish you choose they are all rich in protein. Always choose wild and organic whenever possible. If you cannot find these qualities in fresh fish, frozen is an excellent choice.

Grilled Salmon recipe
This is a tasty fish recipe, but if you are restricting your carb intake omit the sourdough bread. Salmon is so flavorful, you don't need a side dish.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets or steaks, 4 ounces each
• 2 1/2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 Cup Low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 8 slices sourdough bread
• 1 Tomato, thinly sliced
• 4 butter lettuce leaves

Preparation:

Prepare charcoal grill, or gas grill. Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.

Sprinkle the salmon fillets with Italian seasoning. Place the fillets on the grill rack or broiler pan and grill or broil until the fish is opaque. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and basil. Spread on each slice of the sourdough bread. Place salmon on a slice of bread and top with tomato and lettuce and another slice of bread. Serves 4.

Crazy for Robert Downey Juniors Meatballs

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:06:00 +0000

I'm crazy for Robert Downey Jr., the sexy actor of Iron Man 2, which can bee seen in theaters May 7th.

One of Robert Downey Junior's favorite meals is fillet mignon meatballs. Filet mignon, French for "cute fillet" is a cut of beef taken from the tenderloin. The fillet is the most tender cut of beef, and is the most expensive. With all of Robert Downey Jr.'s blockbuster movies, he can indulge in the best of food.

Fillet mignon is a good source of Protein, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus and Zinc, and Niacin and Selenium. It is high in Cholesterol, so eat it moderation. That's how Robert Downey Jr. keeps his strong, sexy build.

Italian Meatball Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 L.b. ground Fillet mignon, Veal, and Pork blend
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 C milk
• 1/2 C plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 C Parmigiano Cheese, grated

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients listed in a large bowl.
Form meat into balls. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
Garnish with your favorite homemade tomato sauce. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

For more beef recipes checkout this Chilean recipe - Beef Empanadas

Ingredients:

Empanda dough:

• 3 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Teaspooon Baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 Cup Lard or shortening
• Milk, water or broth 1/2 to 3/4 cup, as needed

Filling:

• 2-3 Tablespoons of oil
• I minced onion
• 2-3 clove minced garlic
• 1 Pound of ground beef
• 1 Tablespoon of Paprika
• 1 Teaspoon of Cumin seed
• 1 Teaspoon of Oregano
• 1 cup of water, or vegetable stock
• 1 Tablespoon of Flour
• 1/2 Cup raisins
• 1/4 Cup Black or Green pitted Olives, chopped

Preparation:

Mix flour, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl. Rub the lard or shortening into the flour with your fingers to break it up into small pieces. If oil, stir it in.
Stir in just enough milk, water or broth to form a kneadable ball. Remove it to a floured board and knead for about 5-10 minutes until it is silky smooth. Add a little flourto make less sticky. Cover it with a towel or bowl and let it rest at least 30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium flame. Saute the onions until they turn translucent. Add the garlic, paprika, cumin and oregano and sautÈ 1-2 minutes more. Add the ground beef, salt and pepper and saute, breaking up the beef until it is cooked through.
Stir in the water or stock, raisins and olives and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle flour over all and stir in well. Simmer for another 5-8 minutes till thickened. Adjust seasoning, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Preheat your oven to 375∞F. Cut the dough into 12 equal portions. Lightly flour a work surface and roll each portion into a 6- to 8-inch round. Add about 1/4 cup of filling to the center of the pastry round, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Wet the edges with a finger dipped in water, fold over into a half moon and seal the edges with the tines of a fork or by rolling them up into a scalloped edge. Lay out on a baking sheet.
Brush tops with an beaten egg whites. Bake for 30-40 minutes till browned on top.

Johnny Depp and the "Other White Meat"

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:34:00 +0000

Sexy Golden Globe winner Johnny Depp, who is also a French winemaker and restaurateur. Enjoys pork dishes. Johhny Depp has a sexy physique, so I am sure he enjoys it in moderation.

In moderation, pork is good for mental performance, and is energy packed. That is how Johnny Depp gets all his energy to film movies like , "Alice and Wonderland." I can't wait to see this movie! Pork is rich in minerals like, Phosphorus, Selenium, Sodium, Zinc, Potassium and Copper. It is also rich in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Niacin, and Riboflavin.

This is an asian Sweet and Spicy Spareribs recipe you and Johnny Depp might enjoy. Barbecue some and don't forget to go see Johnny Depp in "Alice in Wonderland" in theaters today.

Chinese Sweet & Spicy Spareribs are a tasty alternative to American spareribs. Spareribs are a variety of pork ribs, cooked and eaten in various cuisines around the world. In Chinese cuisine, spare ribs are generally first cut into 3-4 inch sections, then may be fried, steamed, or braised. In the Cantonese cuisine of southern China, spare ribs are generally red in color and roasted with a sweet and savory sauce. This variety of spare ribs, called "char siu", is grouped as one of the most common items of "siu mei", or Cantonese roasted meat dishes.

This recipe is full of beneficial herbs which include garlic, rosemary, and garlic. Garlic may help reduce your blood pressure, Rosemary may reduce inflammation in the body, and Oregano has anti-bacterial properties, as well as is rich in antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 2 Cloves garlic, pressed and chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Dry mustard
• 1/2 Teaspoon Rosemary
• 1 Cup Tomato sauce
• 3 1/2 lbs Spareribs
• 1 Teaspoon jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
• 3 Teaspoons Honey
• Orange Juice, from 2 oranges
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Preheat barbecue grill on low. Place the first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan and cook for 15 minutes over very low heat.

Blanch ribs in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain ribs and baste with the warm sauce mixture. Place ribs on hot grill and
partly cover.

Cook 30 minutes, depending on size. Turn ribs often, and baste occasionally and season well. Makes 4 servings.

Justin Timberlake's Memphis Style Barbecue

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:41:00 +0000

Singer, actor, cutie Justin Timberlake's favorite snack is fried pickles, which they serve at his New York restaurant, "Southern Hospitality BBQ". Justin Timberlake was born in Memphis, Tennessee, no wonder he loves Memphis barbecue. Justin's restaurant features Memphis style BBQ. They serve three kinds of ribs (baby backs, spare ribs and a beef short rib), beef brisket, pulled pork, barbecued chicken and pulled chicken. All of their dishes come with cole slaw, baked beans and a biscuit. Their Appetizers include just about anything fried, like fried pickles, chicken fingers, and fried green tomatoes. All is good in moderation, which is what Justin practices. He maintains a great physique though his dance routines.

How about a side of slaw, for those of us who don't have that metabolism to burn off fried foods. Try this easy coleslaw recipe.
Apple Slaw is also a kid-friendly easy low-fat recipe. This recipe is a take-off on cole slaw with the added natural sweetness of apples. A large apple provides almost a quarter of the daily fiber requirements, and the cabbage is rich in the Vitamin A, B, C, E, with only 15 calories per cup.

Ingredients:

• 4 Cups pre-packaged coleslaw mix
• 1 Cup apple, chopped
• 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise, non-fat
• 1 Teaspoon Cider vinegar
• Hot sauce, to taste

Preparation:

Combine coleslaw mix, chopped apple, nonfat mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and hot sauce, chill and serve.

Sandra Bullock's Healthy Sweet Tooth

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:29:00 +0000

Beautiful, funny actress Sandra Bullock keeps in great shape and enjoys a healthy diet regimen. She attributes her success by taking one day to eat whatever goodies she likes.

Sandra Bullock loves sweets. One of her favorites, besides chocolate is Viennese pastry. When Sunday comes Sandy is back to eating a healthy diet that might include brown rice and steamed vegetables.

Allowing yourself one day to treat yourself might help you keep on track of a healthy diet without annoying cravings and maintain a star body like Sandra Bullock. In moderation, your treat indulgence can be a healthy habit to keep.
During the week you can stay on track with this health low-fat recipe that combines lean protein and vegetables.

Beef and Vegetable Kebabs Recipe

Viennese Pastry Recipe:

Ingredients:

Pastry:

• 1 C Unsalted butter
• 1/3 C Sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 Egg
• 2 1/2 C Flour, sifted

Filling:

• 5 Egg whites
• 9 oz. Sliced almonds
• 1 1/2 C sugar
• 3 T Flour
• 1 T Light corn syrup
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. Almond extract
• 1/4 tsp. Baking powder

Preparation:

Combine all of the ingredients listed, except Almond extract and baking powder in a 2.5 quart saucepan. Put on very low heat and stir constantly until mixture reaches 200 degrees. Remove from heat and stir in extract and baking powder. Pour over crust, spreading evenly. Preheat oven at 350 degrees , and bake until golden brown. Cool in pan on a rack.

Cut cooled pastry into 1 1/2 inch squares, then cut each diagonally. Dip edges of each triangle into Chocolate.

Chocolate Filling:

• 2 tbsp. solid vegetable shortening
• 4 Oz. semi-sweet chocolate

Kate Hudson loves to eat salads and healthy protein

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:40:00 +0000

Actress Kate Hudson stays lean and beautiful by following a healthy organic diet and exercise. Kate enjoys running, pilates, and yoga, and it shows. Miss Hudson also likes to eat salads, sushi, and healthy carbs instead of white carbs. Need a salad and fruit fix, this salad recipe will satisfy you, and Kate Hudson would probably enjoy this Pineapple Chicken salad too! Just as much as I enjoy watching all the romantic comedies that she stars in.

For this recipe you will need chicken breasts, which is a lean protein that will help keep you full and lean like this star body. The pineapple in this recipe will supply your body with vitamin A and C. It also contains a enzyme called Bromelain, which helps in the digestion of protein. Another benefit of pineapple is it is rich in the trace mineral manganese, which helps to build healthy bones and connective tissues. This will keep you running on the trail longer, with the ease to your knees. Another plus it pineapple will satisfy a sweet tooth, without saturated fat.

Pineapple Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless 4 oz. chicken breasts
• 1 T Olive oil
• 1 - 8 oz. can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained, except for 2T of juice
• 2 C Broccoli florets
• 4 C Fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 Red onions, sliced thinly

Vinaigrette Dressing:

• 1/4 C Olive oil
• 2 T Balsamic vinegar
• 2 t Sugar
• 1/4 t Ground cinnamon

Preparation:

Cut chicken breast into cubes. In a nonstick frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, pineapple, broccoli, baby spinach and onions.

Whisk olive oil, vinegar, 2T pineapple juice, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour over the salad, and toss. Serves 8.

Love is in the air for Kristen Bell- Chocolate Mousse on Valentine's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:13:00 +0000

Actress Kristen Bell, beautiful star of the romantic comedy 'When in Rome"is engaged to be married to her boyfriend Dax Shepard, who also costars in the movie.

Kristen Bell also appears on the February cover of "Health" magazine. Kristen maintains a healthy lifestyle with a vegetarian diet and exercise, but Dax Shepard and her will probably be sharing a chocolate dessert, like most couples in love. This is an easy chocolate dessert recipe you can easily make for the sweetheart in your life, thanks to Hershey's chocolate.

Hershey's Chocolate Mousse

A delicious dessert by Hershey's. It's perfect for Valentine's Day or any occasion that calls for a chocolate dessert.
Chocolate and cocoa contain a high level of flavonoids, which may have beneficial cardiovascular effects on health. Prolonged intake of flavonol-rich cocoa has been linked to cardiovascular health benefits. Foods rich in cocoa also have been shown to reduce blood pressure, another good reason to eat chocolate.

Ingredients:

1 Teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 Tablespoon cold water
2 Tablespoons boiling water
1/2 Cup sugar
1/4 Cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1 Cup (1/2 pt.) cold whipping cream
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin in small bowl of cold water; let stand for 1 minute to soften. Add boiling water; stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved and clear. Cool slightly.

2. Stir together sugar and cocoa in medium bowl; add whipped cream and vanilla. Beat on medium speed, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally, until the mixture is stiff. Pour in gelatin mixture; beat until well blended. Spoon into serving dishes.

3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with Raspberries. Cover and Refrigerate

Makes four 1/2 cup servings.

Cameron Diaz lives "Green" and enjoys a "Green Curry Chicken"

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:51:00 +0000

Actress Cameron Diaz is a beautiful native Californian, who is part owner of the Asian restaurant, "Bambú" in Miami Beach. When Cameron visits "Bambú" she orders her favorite food, green curry chicken. This is green curry chicken recipe you can make and enjoy at home. You can find most of the ingredients at an Asian market, or the Asian department of your local grocery store. For this recipe you will need turmeric, a member of the ginger family, which may slow the growth of fat. Maybe, this is how Cameron Diaz maintains her slim figure.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 C coconut milk
1 T green curry paste
1 Lemongrass stalk, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 C Reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 T Fish sauce
3 T Sugar
1/2 t Turmeric
2 Kaffir lime leaves, cut into slivers
1 1/2 Lbs. Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, sliced into strips
2 C bamboo shoots, boiled in fresh water for 5 minutes and drained
1/2 C Frozen peas
2 Tomatoes, cut into wedges
15-20 Fresh basil leaves, chopped

Preparation:

Heat 1/2 cup of coconut milk in a pan (large enough for stir fry) over medium-heat until bubbling. Add curry paste and lemon grass, and stir for 1 minute, then add the chicken broth, fush sauce, sugar, turmeric, and lime leaves. Bring to a boil.

Now add chicken and cook 2-3 minute, reduce heat to low. Then add the rest of coconut milk, bamboo shoots, peas, and tomatoes. Simmer for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in basil leaves. Serve with jasmine rice. This recipe makes about 6 servings.

If you like this green curry chicken recipe you may also enjoy this Peruvian Chicken Recipe:

Aji de Gallina

This South American recipe's main ingredient is chicken ("gallina" means chicken.) This is a popular Peruvian creamy chicken stew recipe. The base of the stew is a a velvety, spicy cheese sauce. The flavors are spicy with the chilies and nutty with the walnuts. Serve with a side dish of boiled potatoes and white rice. Aji de Gallina is a national dish of Peru as Lomo Saltado. The yellow of the sauce of the Aji de Gallina makes a beautiful presentation for your spring dinner party.

Ingredients:

• 4 slices white bread, remove crusts
• 1 1/2 Cups milk
• 4 Pounds chicken
• 1 onion, chopped
• water
• 1/2 Cup vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 hot yellow chilies, pureed
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1/2 Pound walnuts, finely chopped
• 4 Ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
• 12 Ounce can evaporated milk
• 6 red potatoes, boiled, halved
• hard boiled eggs, sliced
• black olives, chopped

Preparation:

Place bread (without crust) in a dish and soak in the milk. Boil chicken in salted water with the onion.

Strain, reserve broth, discard onion. Remove bones from the chicken chicken and cut into bite size pieces.

Heat oil in a saucepan. Sauté onion with garlic and chili peppers until lightly browned. Season onion mixture with salt and pepper. Add bread mixture. Cook over low heat about 10 minutes. Add the nuts, grated cheese, and chopped chicken.
Pour in evaporated milk and cook until heated through. Place on a serving platter. Garnish with potato halves, hard-boiled eggs, and olives. Enjoy!

Aaron Eckhart favorites-Tacos Dorados- Crispy Tacos

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:24:00 +0000

Movie star, Aaron Eckhart is a native Californian hottie, who loves surfing,and tacos. This "Tacos Dorados" recipe is a meatless recipe, but Aaron Eckhart is no vegetarian. He loves meat, and especially enjoys fish tacos. He keeps his great physique by following his healthy lifestyle.

This is a unique Mexican taco recipe, not your ordinary meat or chicken taco. It's a delicious vegetarian hard taco recipe.

Ingredients:

• 3 Tablespoons margarine
• 6 potatoes
• Lettuce
• Sour cream
• Parmesan cheese, grated
• 10-12 corn tortillas
• Extra light olive oil (optional)
• Salt and Pepper

Salsa:
• 2 Jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 3-4 Tomatoes, diced
• 1 Clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 of an Onion, chopped
• Cilantro, small bunch, chopped

Preparation:

Peel and cut potatoes in small pieces, steam until soft. Wash all the vegetables. Chop the lettuce. Boil the jalapenos and tomatoes. In a bowl mix potatoes and margarine, with salt and pepper to taste. Mash potatoes and cheese

Place the tortillas in a sandwich bag and microwave for 40 seconds to make them soft. Spread the potato mixture in the tortillas and fold. Heat the olive oil in a large pan, fry the tacos turn when they are golden brown. On a cooling rack or large platter place some napkins to soak up the extra oil from the fried tortillas.

With a fork blend jalapenos, tomatoes, salt and pepper, garlic, onion and cilantro. Serve tacos on a plate, garnish with lettuce, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salsa, and avocados.

Eric Dane's Breakfast Favorite for Health

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:10:00 +0000

Eric Dane, the Californian actor, also known as "Dr. Mc Steamy" in "Grey's Anatomy", is interested in longevity when it comes to exercise and diet. It's not about the 6-pack abs and bulging biceps for Eric Dane. Those are just some of the positives that come from living a healthy lifestyle. Eric believes mornings are very important, and that affects all aspects of your life. He likes to eat a protein rich omelette for breakfast, because it's filling and nutrient rich. This Florentine Omelette recipe is low-fat, dairy-free, yolk-free, and of course high in protein. I'm sure this recipe would get a stamp of approval from "Dr. Mc Steamy".

Florentine Omelette

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 3 Tablespoon water
• 1 Teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
• 1/4 Teaspoon salt
• 8 Ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 Ounces spinach leaves, chopped
• 3/4 Cup shredded soy mozzarella cheese

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 200°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, water, Italian seasoning, and salt. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, pepper, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, for 4 minutes, or until the pepper starts to soften. Add spinach, and cook for a minute, or until the spinach is wilted. Place in a small bowl, and cover.

Wipe the skillet with a paper towel. Coat with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Pour in half of the egg mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the bottom begins to set. With a spatula, lift the edges to allow the uncooked mixture to flow to the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2 minutes longer, or until set. Sprinkle with half of the reserved vegetable mixture and half of the cheese. Cover, and cook for 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts. With spatula, fold the egg mixture in half. Place on the prepared baking sheet, and place in the oven to keep warm.

Coat skillet with cooking spray. Repeat with the remaining egg mixture, vegetable mixture, and cheese to cook another omelette. To serve, cut each omelette in half.

Mexican Chicken recipe-Jennifer Aniston Favorites

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Actress Jennifer Aniston's favorite food is Mexican. She has been known to follow the Atkins diet, so her diet consists of mainly protein and vegetables, and low carbohydrates, so she might omit the white rice of this Mexican chicken recipe. Chicken is an excellent source of protein, and helps to keep her full, which how she fuels her lean body. A high protein diet, running and yoga make this Malibu, Ca body, just gorgeous.

Mole with Chicken recipe:

Red mole is from central Mexico in the Puebla and Oaxaca regions, also know as the Land of Seven Moles. The red mole is a rich, dark, reddish-brown sauce that is usually served with poultry. It is a smooth sauce blended of onion, garlic, several varieties of chilies, ground seeds and a small amount of chocolate.

Ingredients:

• 1 (4 - 5) Pound chicken, cut up in 6 - 8 pieces.
• 4 dried pasilla chilies
• 4 dried mulato chilies
• 6 dried ancho chilies
• 2 Cups boiling chicken stock
• 3/4 Cup blanched almonds
• I Cup onions, chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 Cup lightly packed seedless raisins
• 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
• I tortilla, broken in small pieces
• I Teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground canela cinnamon
• 1/2 Teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 Teaspoon ground coriander seeds
• 1/2 Teaspoon anise seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 Tablespoons lard
• 2 Cups cold chicken stock
• 11/2 squares unsweetened chocolate

Preparation:

Heat 4 tablespoons lard in 12" - heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook until brown on all sides, about 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook until almost cooked through approximately 20 - 25 min. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels. Set aside. Drain any excess lard.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the mole. Prepare the chilies using the method described. In a large bowl, pour 2 cups boiling chicken stock over the prepared chilies and soak

Eco-Friendly Halibut Recipe : Matthew McConaughey

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:29:00 +0000

Matthew McConaughey, well known for his strong sexy physique, has been following an Eco-friendly lifestyle, which includes his diet. An Eco-friendly diet would include organic and safe and sustainable foods, like this Halibut recipe. Halibut is good source of high quality protein, it is rich in nutrients and minerals like selenium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, B vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids provide a cardiovascular benefits, and reduce inflammation. Just two servings a week of fish can help you reap major health benefits. This is an easy Low-Carb, baked recipe that will help you accomplish your weekly goal, and help you support a strong healthy physique, like Matthew.

This recipe includes a Tomato basil sauce, which is rich in Lycopene. Lycopene is an essential nutrient, which has been shown to prevent certain cancers.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tomatoes, diced
• 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 Teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 Teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 Halibut fillets, 4 ounces each

Preparation:

Preheat oven 350 F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the tomato, basil, oregano and garlic. Add the olive oil and blend together. Place the halibut fillets in a baking dish. Spoon the tomato mixture over the fish. Bake until fish is opaque,about 10 to 15 minutes. Serves 4.

Charlie Sheen's Barbecue- Sweet & Spicy Spareribs

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:10:00 +0000

I am not sure if Charlie Sheen was having a barbecue over the Holiday weekend, but things apparently got heated up. Hopefully allegations are not true, but on better days Charlie Sheen enjoys his favorite foods like barbecue. He might enjoy eating these Sweet but Spicy spareribs.

Chinese Sweet & Spicy Spareribs are a tasty alternative to American spareribs. Spareribs are a variety of pork ribs, cooked and eaten in various cuisines around the world. In Chinese cuisine, spare ribs are generally first cut into 3-4 inch sections, then may be fried, steamed, or braised. In the Cantonese cuisine of southern China, spare ribs are generally red in color and roasted with a sweet and savory sauce. This variety of spare ribs, called "char siu", is grouped as one of the most common items of "siu mei", or Cantonese roasted meat dishes.

This recipe is full of beneficial herbs which include garlic, rosemary, and garlic. Garlic may help reduce your blood pressure, Rosemary may reduce inflammation in the body, and Oregano has anti-bacterial properties, as well as is rich in antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 2 Cloves garlic, pressed and chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Dry mustard
• 1/2 Teaspoon Rosemary
• 1 Cup Tomato sauce
• 3 1/2 lbs Spareribs
• 1 Teaspoon jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
• 3 Teaspoons Honey
• Orange Juice, from 2 oranges
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Preheat barbecue grill on low. Place the first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan and cook for 15 minutes over very low heat.

Blanch ribs in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain ribs and baste with the warm sauce mixture. Place ribs on hot grill and
partly cover.

Cook 30 minutes, depending on size. Turn ribs often, and baste occasionally and season well. Makes 4 servings.

Jessica Simpson's Favorite- Chicken Fried Steak- recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:47:00 +0000

Singer-Songwriter Jessica Simpson's, favorite food is reported to be Chicken Fried Steak. It sounds like a dish you would find in her hometown of Dallas, Texas. This recipe does not contain chicken, but skirt steak. Chicken is rich in protein, vitamins B3, B6, niacin and minerals, like selenium. Selenium can protect you from harmful free radicals, and it can help boost your immune system.

Skirt Steak is also rich in protein, vitamins B6, B12, and selenium. It also has phosphorus, which is needed to maintain healthy teeth and bones. Aside from genetics, maybe that's why Jessica Simpson keeps such beautiful teeth.

Ingredients;

• 1 cup beef broth, divided
• 1/2 C all purpose flour
• Skirt Steak, 5 inch" pieces
• 2 T butter
• 1 pork-sausage patty, cooked and chopped finely
• 1/2 C whipping cream
• 1/2 t sage, dried kind
• ground cloves, pinch
• 1/3 C green onion tops, chopped

Preparation:

Pour 1/2 cup broth into a bowl. Place flour in another bowl. Sprinkle steak pieces on both sides with salt and pepper. Dip steaks into flour, then into broth, flour again, coating steak pieces.

Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add steaks. Sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.

Pour the butter from the skillet. Add 1 teaspoon flour. Whisk in the rest of the ingredients: 1/2 cup broth, sausage, cream, sage, and cloves. Boil gravy until thick enough to coat spoon, whisking often, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Mix in green onion tops. Spoon gravy over steaks. Serve with fresh green beans, or mashed potatoes.

Get Tiger Woods a Cheeseburger- CA Style recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:03:00 +0000

One of Professional golfer, Tiger Wood's favorite foods is the Cheeseburger. This is where Tiger gets all his energy from. Lean beef is an excellent source of iron, protein, Zinc, Phosphorous, Iron and B Vitamins. Protein helps build a strong and muscular body, it's no wonder Tiger Wood's is such a strong athlete. Zinc helps heal wounds. Iron helps to carry oxygen in the blood to all cells and muscles to prevent fatigue. This is especially useful to a Professional golfer. Beef fuels this Tiger!
This is a quick and easy recipe that will take about 30 minutes total to make, add your favorite toppings like California avocados.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Lean ground beef
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• 4 slices American Cheese
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 tomato slices
• 8 onion rings
• 4 sesame seed hamburger buns

Preparation:

Heat grill on medium until coals are ash white.

Mix ground beef, salt and pepper in medium bowl; mix lightly. Form into 4 patties.

Place patties onto grill. Grill, turning once, until until meat is no longer pink in center, about 12 minutes. Top each burger with cheese. Place 1 lettuce leaf, 1 slice tomato and 2 sliced onion rings onto each bottom half of bun. Place cooked patties into prepared buns.

Peanutty Noodles- a recipe for Brittany Murphey

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:45:00 +0000

Brittany Murphey, the actress passed away today. She was one of my favorite actresses. If she was in the movie I would go see it. Dealing with food, recently I saw "The Ramen Girl". In real life one of her favorite foods was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Since just about anyone can make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Then here is a Peanut butter noodle recipe. We'll miss you Brittany.

This is a kid friendly Asian pasta recipe made with peanut butter. If you don't have Udon noodles, it also tastes great with spaghetti pasta. Peanut butter is a good source of protein for vegetarians. Peanut butter is also filled with a variety of vitamins like, niacin, vitamin E, and fiber. Peanut butter is filling, and will keep you going all day.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Ginger root, minced
• 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 3 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Honey
• 2 Teaspoons Hot Chile paste
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 8 Oz. Udon noodles
• 1/4 Cup Green Onions, chopped

Preparation:

In a large pot place noodles, add water and boil until done, drain. Set aside.

Combine chicken broth, ginger, soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, chili paste, and garlic cloves in a saucepan. Over medium heat cook until the peanut butter melts and is completely heated.

Add noodles and toss the noodles until they are completely coated. Garnish with onions and serve.

Ingredients

"The Brad Pitt"- Cocktail drink recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:57:00 +0000

"The Brad Pitt" is a Gourmet® drink recipe that was made for him. The inspiration for their recipe was, his environmental awareness and responsibility, and of course his attractiveness, so the drink consists of organic lime, cucumber, mint, and organic vodka, which happens to be green in every way. It's tall and cool, a great recipe for your Christmas or New Year's Eve party!

Ingredients:

• Organic lime, slice into 2 wedges
• 2 Fresh organic cucumber, thinly sliced
• Organic mint, a sprig
• 2 oz (1/4 cup) Crop Organic cucumber vodka
• 3 - 4 oz Seltzer
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

Squeeze juice from lime wedges into a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice cubes. Add squeezed lime wedges, cucumber, mint, vodka, and seltzer to shaker. Stir to combine and pour into a 12-oz highball glass. Makes 1 drink

English Breakfast recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cookin' OC) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:58:00 +0000

Did you know President Obama is not to fond of British food. Well, here is a recipe for all the fatty meat lovers.
The Traditional English breakfast includes grilled bacon, sausages, fried eggs, fried tomatoes, baked beans, fried mushrooms, potatoes, and fried bread. It was traditionally served with tea with milk. This is a fun international recipe to make for a Sunday Brunch when having guests over.

Ingredients

• 2 flat mushrooms
• 2 links sausages
• 2-3 slices canadian bacon
• 1 ripe tomato
• 1 large egg
• sliced bread
• Baked beans
• Cooked potatoes

Directions:

Heat the flat grill plate over a low heat, on top of 2 rings/flames if it fits, and brush sparingly with light olive oil or vegetable oil. Add the sausages to the hot grill plate cook slowly for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden. After 10 minutes, change heat to medium before beginning to cook the other ingredients. I

Snip a few small cuts into the fatty edge of the bacon. Place the bacon straight on to the grill plate and fry for 2-4 minutes each side or until your preferred crispiness is reached. The cooked bacon can be kept hot on a plate in the oven.

Clean mushrooms using a pastry brush and trim the stalk level with the mushroom top. Add salt and pepper and drizzle over a little olive oil. Place stalk-side up on the grill plate and cook for 1-2 minutes before turning and cooking 3-4 minutes more. Don't over stir mushrooms so as to not get soggy.

Cut the tomatoes across in half, and with a small knife remove the green 'eye'. Add a dash of salt and pepper and drizzle with a olive oil. Place cut-side down on the grill plate and cook without moving for 2 minutes. Gently turn over and re-season. Cook 2-3 minutes until tender.

For the fried bread it's best to use bread that is a couple of days old. Heat frying pan to medium heat and cover with oil. Add the bread and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown. For a richer flavor you can add a pat of butter after you turn the slice.

Crack the egg straight into the pan with the fried bread and leave for 30 seconds. Add a pat of butter and lightly splash/baste the egg with the butter after melted. Cook and season, then remove from heat.

Heat the baked beans in a saucepan and serve on top of the fried bread. Serve your English Breakfast immediately on warm plates.