Choosing The Healthiest Food For Your Kids

Being a parent your prime concern is your family. All you want is the safety, good health and prosperity of them. Until your children cross a certain age, you cannot stop worrying about them. As a little one you kid needs more attention from you. You must be there with him or her every time and take care of what he or she is eating or doing. Choosing the healthiest food for your kids is one of the prime duties of yours as a responsible parent. You should be aware about some best healthier food for your child while preparing his or her diet plan.

Here are some steps of doing so;

First of all you should consult a professional nutritionist for this job. A professional and experienced nutritionist can suggest you a complete diet with all the healthiest food for your kids. Most of these foods are easy to prepare at home and are tasty as well. So your kids will definitely like them

You must know what your kids love to eat and what they do not while choosing the best healthiest food for them. Normally kids do not like vegetables, but the fact is vegetables have a lot of protein and other essential elements in them that a kid must have in order to achieve a right growth. So choose the vegetables carefully while planning the diet for your kids.

Try to cook the foods without or with minimum oil. Boil foods are best for kids. Raw vegetables and fruits have more nutrition in comparison to the cooked ones. You can chop the vegetables in small pieces and boil them with slight salt to add taste to them. This can be a great vegetable soup for your kids with great nutrition.

Whole fruits are always better than fruit juice. So try to include different types of whole fruits in the diet plan of your kids instead of giving them fruit juice as a part of your best healthiest food.

Try to include foods that have enough fiber in them. This is good for the digestive system of your kids. So try to choose the foods that are rich in fiber and can help your kids in their digestive system.

Milk is another very important food for all the kids. But some kids may not digest milk easily due to some of their inbuilt metabolism. You need to check whether your kids have such problem or not before giving them a glass of milk. If necessary ask your nutrition for some alternative food for milk.

While choosing healthiest food for your kids you should remember that kids also have taste and just like us they may not like to eat the same food every day. So change their menus and let them have something tasty every day. There are lots of foods that have taste and health both such as, peanuts, tofu, soya milk, chickpeas, hard cheese, and muesli.

Following these easy and simple tips will help you to have the best food plan for your baby.

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First Event of 2013-14 | ‘ONLY’ Food For Pregnancy | Cookbook Giveaway

Hi All!!

This year the events are going to be more health oriented and to start off with is going to be an interesting yet challenging theme..Pregnancy Food.

Pregnancy is a long period of 9months towards motherhood, at the end of which the woman can hold the bundle of joy, her baby, finally in her hands. It is a well-known fact that what a mother eats during pregnancy is important for her health, also  the health and development of her baby. Therefore it is important for every mother to eat right during this period

The three trimesters have different nutritional requirements but the most important nutrients required throughout pregnancy are the Calcium, Iron and the Folic acid. The pregnant woman is advised to have 5 small meals a day rather than 3 big meals.

Keeping all this in mind, create recipes that a pregnant woman can eat in small portions. See that the food is not very spicy and produce heat in the body as it can cause heart burn.

The giveaway cookbook for the winner of the event is sponsored by www.tarladalal.com. It is a book called Nutritious Recipes for Pregnancy.

This book has a wonderful collection of recipes which are innovative and healthy. The book can be won by followers of my blog through g+ and Google Friend Connect. The book gets shipped in India only, so the winner needs to provide an address in India.

Rules For The Event

1. Bloggers & Non bloggers can participate in the event.
2. Any number of new entries can be linked but only two entries from the archives will be accepted.
3. The posts need to be linked to this event announcement.
4. Use of logo is compulsory as it helps spread the word.
5. Only vegetarian recipes will be accepted (eggs are allowed).
6. There will be two link-ups. One for those having an address in India and the other for those who can not provide an address in India.
7. The book is given only to the followers of this blog.
8. In case you have a problem linking and also the non bloggers can send their entries to cookingoodfood@gmail.com.
9. Please link your recipe only once using any one link-up.
10. Failing to follow the rules 2,3,4 & 5, the posts will be deleted from the Link-ups without a notification. So please read rules carefully.

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The Paleo Diet Strategy has been Becoming More Popular from the Past Several Decades

The Paleo Diet strategy has been becoming more popular from the past several decades as this is considered to be the most best and valuable eating strategy available. You must be listening to about paleo everywhere today.

When I talk about it many individuals have an incorrect knowing that contains preventing meals for a long period. This is incorrect.Food strategy can be described as method of way of life mainly for bodyweight reduction where its all about what you eat rather than how much you eat.

Before I give my evaluation on the Paleo Formula Information, let me describe what paleo bodyweight loss all about. In one word Paleo diet can said as genetically designed meals to be absorbed by people, i.e the meals that were absorbed by our forefathers. These are great in nourishment and help us achieve ideal body and great wellness.

Paleo diet also known as prehistoric diet or paleolithic diet does not include taking milk, prepared products or glucose and hence one of the significant reasons the diet strategy is followed by many. The most important meals of paleo meals include foods and vegetables and after that comes fruits and vegetables, almonds, etc. The one drawback of following a paleo bodyweight loss that the number of paleo dishes knows are very little. Even the experienced paleo slimmer would get tired and would often stop. Also there are some recommendations to be followed which many individuals will never know before starting with the diet strategy.

The Paleo Formula Information was created by a very fanatic physical wellness and trainer Sebastien Noel. He experienced from various wellness issues which pressured him to analysis his diet and come up with a solution. Sebastien noticed that going back to the fundamentals was the right decision and then after decades of analysis he came with the popular recipe book.

The book contains more than 370 great healthy paleo dishes which are super simple to get ready. You can obtain it immediately in e-book structure and start with your daily eating strategy right away. To make thing simple you will get 8 weeks time diet strategy as a reward. You will also get the Natural herb and Liven Information as reward which describes how to use your favorite herbs and spices or herbs to create unique tastes daily.

The primary features of the Paleo Formula Information includes:

370+ Paleo recipesFull of recipe images for simple understandingBonus 8 weeks time food planBonus Natural herb and Liven GuideFood preparation books, maps and referrals sheetsFood preparation the most ideal steakAnd much more

In my viewpoint the recipe book is well value the purchase. I have become a fan within a few months after I started using this. My wellness has enhanced considerably and bodyweight I lost while following the diet strategy is an extra in itself. Like me, the Paleo diet might just be the answer for you too. I would suggest this for both newbies and professional people.

HI,everyone,i am liang ,a nutritionist major in food.Read more on Paleo Recipe Book and find out how you can get limited time discount on The Paleo Recipe Book

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Much Awaited Italian Cooking Classes (Ric Cardo)

The magical aroma of Italian cuisines inspires the people across the globe to indulge in Italian cooking classes. Be it pizza or Pasta, it is everyone one's favorite especially children. The rich Italian cuisine is called as one of the most like food in the world. The mama-mia recipes of Italian cuisines in famous with everyone is nowhere limited to the Italy, it has crossed the international borders. The Italian cooking classes is most fantastic way to learn the mouth-watering delicacies. Its reliability on the local ingredients sets apart from other cuisines. So why not utilize the vacations and join Italian cooking classes to please your family with yummy appetizers. Basil and garlic are one of the few ingredients used in this much talked about cuisine.

The love for Italian cuisine makes it possible, whether you are located in London, California, India, China or Japan you can find endless number of Italian cooking classes. Some of them are seasonal open only in vacations and some are open throughout the year. It is hard to find a well authentic cooking class. Most popular are the customized cooking classes, where you can chose the food items and beverages you want to learn. These classes may diverge from a one day class to one whole week class. The customized Italian cooking classes are favorable to both beginners and professionals.

The preparation of your kid's birthday party at home, or a dinner for your friends and family will never be a problem, as these super amazing Italian cooking classes are there to save you from embarrassment. Soups, salads, pasta and pizza everything will be easy and delicious. Preparing Italian food for your loved ones is always treasured and rewarded.

Let's share most commendable dish of Italian cooking classes, Pasta.

Ingredients required are:

3 cups of boiled Pasta

1 large bay leaf

5-6 basil leaves

2 cloves of garlic

1 big onion

6-7 bishop seeds

Salt to taste

1 onion

1 tomato

Capsicum

Olives

Cheese

? cup of Vinegar

Procedure

Cut the top of the tomato and separate the pulp with seeds and tomato.

Add the separated pulp to a mixer grinder. To this add bay leaf, basil leaves, garlic. Onion, bishop seeds, salt and ? cup of vinegar.

Beat the ingredients till a fine paste is prepared.

Chop the other onion in fine size.

Cut the tomato in the cubes.

Dice the cheese in cubes.

Finally a big bowl, add the grinded paste.

To this add the boiled pasta. Later on add the cut vegetables.

Finally add olives.

With a spatula, mix the solid ingredients well with the fine paste.

Add a few cilantro leaves and olives to garnish.

The last step is to refrigerate the prepared dish for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, serve the cold pasta and enjoy the delicacy. This pasta is most favored form of salad. If you like oregano, you add it while preparing the paste.

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Dum Parwal ( Pointed Gourd) & Flax Seed Flat Bread | Lunch Combo |

Hi!!

It was about 3yrs back, I was entering a new territory, a new job with new surroundings, new colleagues, new targets and pressures. I used to feel lost at times and my best friend in that hostile situation used to be the library, where I could spend a decent time reading various books, either work related or even others too.

Apart from the personal time that I used to spend in the library, I had to compulsorily use three quarters of an hour on records in the reference section. The reference section had books of all kinds, from literature and history to modern technology. And amongst all these books were a few cookbooks too which I could not touch during my officially allotted time but on other days, I could use them.

There were books on Cooking as a science and few cookbooks in the reference section. Amongst, all these books related to cooking, my favorite book was Nita Mehta’s Vegetarian Curries. This book has very nice collection of veg curries made using day to day spices. These are regular veggies cooked with a difference but no elaborate steps to follow. I started noting down recipes from the book into my diary and thought that I would try them one by one. But my job became very hectic, the day to day cooking itself had become very difficult for me but I managed somehow..and then one fine day we got our transfer orders and I had to quit my job and move..

Till recently, the recipes and my diary took a back seat for one or the other reason, one can see that from the number of blog posts per month. But about a few weeks back when I was cleaning book shelves, I landed on my old diaries and I started flipping through the pages, that’s when I landed on the recipes I had copied from Nita Mehta’s cookbook.

I was too tempted to try them at once and this particular recipe using the Pointed Gourd (Parwal) had taken preference as it used a pressure cooker for the ‘Dum Cooking’ making it a faster cooking method. Moreover, this particular recipe didn’t ask for any grinding or any exotic methods to try. The only thing required was chopping and thanks to my decent knife skills, I manage that well.

To go with the curry, which I realized might turn out a semi thick curry, I wanted to make a healthy flatbread. Recently, during a discussion on FB, a blogger friend asked what she could do with flax seeds and I had suggested that she could add it in the regular chapatis/ phulka. After mentioning her that I castigated myself as I also had a packet of the flax seeds which I had been postponing to use. I decided to use it immediately and it so happened that I also knew exactly what to cook with it..This was a recipe which had made a mark in my brain with it’s sheer simplicity and health benefits. It’s a recipe that I had read in Madhu Gadia’s The Indian Vegan Kitchen.

I must tell my readers here that the curry is not a vegan preparation but the flatbread is. The combination of the curry and flatbread turned out simply superb. My family enjoyed the lunch and S was simply happy with the preparations and the combo. The flatbread is good with the health benefits of flax seeds. What more do I need, a smile from the family after eating a hearty meal, that’s my bonus, that’s my increment.

Preparation Time: 15mins | Cooking Time: 20mins | Serves: 3-4 | Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients For Dum Parwal ( adapted from Nita Mehta’s cookbook)

5-6 Pointed gourd ( parwal) tippped, lightly peeled and cut into halves

4-5 baby potatoes, peeled or 1 potato, cubed

2tsp freshly made ginger garlic paste

2tomatoes, chopped finely

1large or 2medium onions, sliced

1/2 cup yogurt, smoothened

2tbsp oil + 2tbsp clarified butter (ghee)

1/2tsp cumin seeds

Dry spices:

1mace leaf (javitri) powdered

1tbsp coriander powder

1-1/2tsp chili powder

1/2tsp turmeric powder

1/2tsp garam masala powder

Whole spices

2-3 cloves

1bayleaf

2-3 black cardamom

2-3 small pieces of cinnamon

Method

Heat the oil and ghee together in a pressure pan and fry the pointed gourd and potatoes lightly, to a golden color.

To the remaining oil, which would be around 3table spoons, tip in the cumin seeds. Once the seeds crackle, add the whole spices. Do this process on a medium flame else the hot oil burns the spices.

Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté to remove the raw smell. Add the sliced onions and sauté till golden in color.

Add the tomatoes and salt to taste. Cook till tomatoes are done. Add the dry spices and cook for a minute.

Remove from the fire and add the beaten yogurt and mix. Put back on fire and cook on low heat till the oil separates.

Tip in the garam masala and mace powder.

Add the fried veggies and a cup of water.

Pressure cook up to a whistle.

Let the pressure drop and then check for the consistency of the curry.

Preparation Time: 5mins | Standing Time: 10mins | Cooking Time Per Roti: 1min | Makes:8-10 | Serves: 3-4 | Difficulty Level: Needs Skill

Ingredients For Flax Seed Flat Bread ( adapted from Madhu Gadia’s Cookbook)

1-1/2cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup besan (Bengal gram flour) or Soya Flour
2-3tsp flax seed meal
water to knead
1/4tsp salt
2-3 drops oil
wheat flour for rolling

Method

Make a soft dough using the ingredients, apply oil and let the dough rest for 10mins.
Divide the dough into 8-10 portions. Make balls and flatten them.
Using dry wheat flour, roll the roti into a thin disc.
Cook it like a regular roti on a griddle and puff it directly on the flame.
Apply clarified butter on the flatbread/rotis (optional) else apply oil lightly. This keeps rotis soft for a longer time.
Serve hot as these flatbread/ rotis might become dry after sometime.

Sending it to my event ‘Only’- Cooking From Cookbooks guest hosted by Gauri.

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Kobe Beef Nutrition Facts And Simple Recipes You Should Know

Kobe beef is steak cuts exclusively from the famous Wagyu cattle, which were first raised in Hyogo Prefecture of Kobe, Japan. This beef has been made famous for its high level of marbling and exceptionally fine taste.

The rich flavor and succulent meat taste of Kobe beef is due to the high lean-to-fat ratio, which makes it an absolutely healthy choice. Because of this, the demand of Kobe beef greatly increased despite its high price. Today, Kobe beef is also being produced in the United States, where Wagyu cattle have been cross bred with Angus cattle.

Kobe Beef Nutrition Facts

Kobe and Wagyu steaks are said to be the healthiest meat that has ever been produced because of the higher percentage of monounsaturated fatty acids, which has the ability to increase high density lipoprotein levels while reducing the total cholesterol level. It is also rich in linolenic and linoleic acid that has numerous health benefits including protection against heart disease, depression, Alzheimer's, and prevention against numerous kinds of cancers.

Kobe beef is also a good source of calories, protein, iron, and even fat and sodium. The good thing is that the fat in this steak is more of the healthy fat and humans do need fat to protect the organs and insulate the body. When consumed in moderation, this type of steak fits perfectly into a healthy diet regimen.

Must Try Dishes with Kobe Beef

Kobe beef is known to melt in the mouth and leaves a buttery taste that lingers. Because of this, it has been a favorite main ingredient in most dishes. Examples of most-favored dishes include sashimi, steaks, and shabu-shabu style meals.

There are many recipes for Kobe steaks online that can easily be made at home. Because of this, the demand for this luxurious ingredient grew even more.A traditional recipe of Kobe steaks is to marinade it in some garlic, thyme, rosemary, grape seed oil, red wine vinegar, and chili flakes for several hours and sear it until caramelized. It is best to cook to meat to medium rare.

For sashimi style, chefs usually just put some soy sauce, dashi stock, and spring onions. Shabu-shabu style dishes are cooked briefly in broiling broth.

Whichever of these two recipes you decide to try out will still retain the natural meat's flavors.

No matter which way you prefer to cook Kobe steak, you are sure to end up with a mouth-watering meal.

The rich flavor and succulent meat taste of Kobe beef is due to the high lean-to-fat ratio, which makes it an absolutely healthy choice.There are many recipes for Kobe steaks online that can easily be made at home.No matter which way you prefer to cook Kobe beef, you are sure to end up with a mouth-watering meal.

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Benefits Of Using Avocado Oil In Your Cooking

There is an art to food preparation that keeps many people fixing yummy meals. Using high heat cooking oil is one way to keep meals both delicious and nutritious. Most people use vegetable grease when making meals, but there are alternatives that contain many more health benefits and still taste great. One alternative is avocado oil. This is a great substitute and it is also inexpensive. Today you will learn of the great benefits that this ingredient has to offer. And then you can begin fixing your meals in an improved manner.

1. Healthier Than Other Greases

One of the advantages of using avocado oil is that it has less fat than vegetable grease. Of course less fat means that your food will be easier on the heart. It will contain low cholesterol and you will be able to enjoy it in tons of different recipes. This ingredient is taken right from the flesh of the fruit. That means it is fresh and full of essentials that your body needs. It also contains less trans fat. Also, this type of grease is very rich in vitamins. You can't beat that. Expect the liquid from this fruit to contain important vitamins such as:

Vitamin A- Which supports the cells in your eyes and skin

Vitamin D- Keeps the immune system strong

Vitamin E- Good for red blood cells

With all these advantages, you're bound to live longer by making this simple yet essential change to your diet. The best food contains the best ingredients. It's up to you to make the change. The high smoke point that this item contains will make it easier to avoid trans fat and other unwanted features.

2. So Many Great Recipes Can Be Made From This Ingredient

If you thought this type of oil was only meant for frying, think again. There are a plethora of scrumptious appetizers and entrees that call for this type of grease. You can make salad dressings, dips, chili, chicken dishes, lamb dishes, spaghetti, baked goods, desserts, as well as plenty of other foods. Your options are endless. So go out and make that purchase as soon as possible.

3. Benefits Outweigh the Price

Many people pay top dollar to make their favorite foods taste so darn good. But imagine now being able to do that with several additional health benefits. That's an even better bargain. Ditching the unhealthy emollients filled with fat for a healthier option that is a bit costlier is never a bad option. Ancient super foods have so much more quality than the cuisine you may feast on in your daily life. When it comes to food, the natural way is the best way to go. Eliminate toxins and impurities by only using the best of the best. You can now control what you put into your body. Eating smarter and healthier will also make the weight loss process much simpler. It can also reduce your chances of getting sick. And there is no excuse to not try it. This ingredient can be purchased for under 20 bucks!

There is so much to be discovered in the world of healthy cuisine. Today can be the day that you start eating right. Pick up a bottle today and try this lovely high heat cooking oil.

Are you a big foodie? This is something I think you should know about Avocado oil , its health benefits and much more, especially all those who are health conscious.

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How to Make an Easy And Delicious Spanish Omelette (Candy Mayers)

You might have heard of the Spanish omelette and wondered about the same. It is but a tastier exotic version with the added lusciousness of fried potatoes. The Spanish version makes for a meal in itself and can be had with bread, toast or a green salad. It is a delicious and nutritious omelette which is famous around the world. Most people have heard of it but not eaten one. In reality it is so easy that you will wonder what took you so long to have this scrumptious omelette. Here is the recipe for the Spanish delight made easily with eggs, potatoes, onions and a bit of salt and pepper. It takes only a few minutes to make and makes for an easy, healthy as well as delicious dish in itself. So, amigo, do your omelette in the Spanish way and delight one and all. You can try this easy recipe out to make a yummy Spanish omelette and enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack. You can even make a delicious sandwich by using this variation with two slices of tomato, onions and a bit of mayonnaise. So get to beat the eggs, you are going to make a juicy Spanish omelette.

Ingredients for the delicious Spanish omelette

Extra virgin olive oil?- 3 tablespoon
Thinly sliced?potatoes - 5
Large onion, thinly sliced?- 1
Large eggs?- 5
Blanched, peeled, deseeded and coarsely chopped tomatoes?- 2

Chopped green onions - 2
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste?

Directions for making the delicious Spanish Omelette Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat.
Sprinkle the sliced potatoes with salt and pepper and toss well for the spices to coat the potatoes well.Fry the potato slices in the olive oil till they turn crispy and golden brown in color.
Add the chopped onion and fry till it becomes soft and transparent. Wait till the onion turns brown and crisp, it will give a nice taste to the omelette.Beat the eggs well with salt and pepper according to taste, till fluffy.Once the potatoes and onions are done nice and brown, pour the eggs on top of them. Stir gently to combine with the onions and potatoes and so that they makes a layer on top of them.Turn the heat down as the eggs cook and get browned without being burned at the bottom.Flip the omelette once set using a spatula. Make sure the omelette doesn't get browned.Cook till the omelette is done, transfer it to a serving plate and garnish with the chopped tomatoes and green onions. Serve hot with toast or make a sandwich. The Spanish omelette is quite chunky and can be cut into quarters and served. It makes a meal in itself.Candy Mayers is one of the article writers loving omelette (or omelet as you may find it in Danish restaurants) as a late night dinner dish.

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Fun American Recipes-Learn American Culinary Expertise Online

Websites on the internet are teeming with recipes on popular regional and continental savories and desserts. Not just cultural, but also American food is getting famous around the world for the nutritional value of its cuisines and not to mention the fun American recipes we know popularly as "fast food"; they are the trademark fast and easy recipes of America.

Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, fries and meatballs are just a few from the list of most favored fast food items; however, much is left to be desired with regards to their hygienic and nutritional value when you are ordering them from some fast food restaurant. Their sizzle and aroma is an appetizer in itself when cooked right in one's own kitchen with funAmerican recipes online being your guide.

Fast Food and Much More

If you want to experience more than just the mere fast food side of this nation, then there is much more to it. Having been a colony for a long time, America has a diverse range of cuisines and desserts. Many current American cuisines have origins rooted in English culture; apple pie for instance must be indigenously English, but the American version of the pie is much simpler and has a greater appeal. The same can be said about the other fast and easy recipes that are actually the American versions which are better than the original.

Natural Flavors

So the big deal about American recipes is that the flavors are obtained not from artificial seasoning, rather the natural flavors are enhanced through better cooking and presentation. If a real Italian pizza is too much of a mouthful for you then tuck in its US version which can be made from the same ingredients through fun American recipes that are wholesome yet fast and easy recipes.

Blended and Fused

The menu is as diverse as America itself. The melting pot property of the U.S. has encompassed its cuisine trends from many different cultures. Spanish, Italian, Mediterranean, Asian, French, Chinese and Korean communities brought along with them their local recipes and spices, now just pick up a single American dish and you are sure to be detecting in it the flavors of Arabian or Asian savories. For instance, meatballs have some resemblance to Indian kebabs and traditional American meat patties.

Fruity Juicy Desserts

Now no seasonal fruit will go by without becoming an important constituent of your dishes. Cherries, strawberries or blueberries are juicy and yummy and can be a major part of your pie or cake, given that you know how to use them well with the cheese or fresh cream product you have at home. There is no hassle needed for cooking a smart dish, a simple dish made with funAmerican recipescan be the heart winner against any chef-made recipe.

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Know the Best Way to Get the Best Cupcake Vanilla Recipes

Are you interested in preparing varied types of food items? Do you want to get attractive recipes to prepare food of different tastes? Then, you have several options that will be effective to make your dream true. In these days, though several television channels shows cooking programs on regular basis; still, these programs may not be too much helpful for you. You may miss to watch the program. Therefore, if you are desirous to find out a reliable source, which will be available always before you, then the online source will be the best option in this course. You can get the most suitable way of preparing any of the food items, when you will get the recipe of different food items from the reliable websites. In these days students are dependent on the internet as they are getting information related to their study online. Not only the students, but everyone in these days is highly dependent on the internet as they are getting information from this source.

The internet is a great way of communication too. You can visit the websites of different agencies to find out diverse types of cake recipes. You can be acquainted with the ingredients that are needed to prepare cakes, as well as you can get knowledge on the preparation process. Therefore, if you need to be familiar with the latest cupcake vanilla recipes, then visiting the websites that offer this type of information, will be a great option for you. Nowadays, people are following the guidelines of these websites to prepare not only cakes but also to prepare other food items of the best tastes. Therefore, by following them you also can fulfill your intention. You don't need to buy a book to be familiar with the trendy recipes, when you will search online. You can get not only the recipes online in literature, but you can get it in a video form as well. Therefore, it will be of great significance for you to visit the websites of the agencies that tends to offer information on the recipes of different food items.

Therefore, one thing has become clear here that finding the filled cupcake recipes online will be of great advantage for you, as you can get all types of information regarding preparation of a cake at no cost. In addition, you can get thousands of attractive recipes that will help you to prepare varied types of cakes in your home by following the guidelines, mentioned in the websites of different renowned agencies. Therefore, if you intend to prepare cupcakes or a chocolate cake in your home by following the guidelines of the best online sources, then you will have to be familiar with the websites that provide this type of information at free of cost. However, there are many websites that provide information in exchange of money. Therefore, you can choose an online source as per your choice so that you can get the best cupcake vanilla recipes to prepare this cake in your home.

Andy Samuel writes this article. He is a skilled hotel chef, who has worked for several decades in the top star hotels and here sharing his delightful cupcake recipes and his experience with the cupcakes . Rate this Article

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Coup de gueule d'un de nos lecteurs

Stop la sur-motorisation de la plage !
 Je surfe régulièrement de bonne heure à la plage de l'Horizon (que tout le monde appelle "Petit Train") et je remarque que de plus en plus de 4x4 sillonnent le bord de mer chaque matin (mais aussi dans la journée).
 Je ne doute pas de la nécessité de (plus en plus de) ces "professionnels de l'industrie du tourisme" à recourir à de pareils engins. Cependant, à l'heure où toute la Presqu'Île roule à bicyclette, le balai incessant de ces engins motorisés trouble quelque peu ces incomparables instants de sérénité que goutent de bonne heure à l'océan surfeurs, pratiquants de yoga, pêcheurs, joggers et autres promeneurs matinaux. (et moi, donc..).
 Sans parler du tableau digne de "Mad Max" de tout ce déballage de ferraille laissé à la vue de tous aux "heures de pointes" : tamiseuses abandonnées dans la dune le matin, chariot des jets ski des sauveteurs sur la plage, pick-up de l'entretien, jeeps pourries des personnels des snacks, tout cela offre, en plus des traces sur le sable digne des pistes du Paris-Dakar, un spectacle mécanique pas tout à fait en harmonie avec ce que nous apprécions au Ferret : une Nature préservée dans un environnement paisible.
Se donner les moyens de veiller à la propreté et la sécurité de la Presqu'île, OUI, la transformer en autoroute, NON !
 Chacun semble abuser de son petit privilège en parcourant la plage dans sa longueur, quitte à slalomer entre les serviettes comme ce fut le cas samedi dernier pour ce 4x4 blanc des Eaux et Forêts (qui avait surement une inspection urgente à faire en ce samedi matin 10h30 !).
D'autre trouvent sans doute plus confortable (et agréable) de longer la plage plutôt que de remonter la dune et reprendre la route...
 Pollution sonore, visuelle et écologique, risques réels pour la sécurité (ledit 4X4 blanc suivait "la piste" des traces des précédents véhicules et m'a évité au dernier moment...) et que dire du message que cela renvoie aux estivants sur le "respect" de la Presqu'île ?
 N'est-il pas temps de ramener tout ce petit monde à la raison ?

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Dim Sum Cooking Class - Learn How to Make Dim Sum at Home

Love dim sum but don't know how to make it at home? Well look no further than School of Wok, one of the more unique cookery schools in London specialising in Chinese and South-East Asian cuisine.

Offering a wide range of cookery courses, School of Wok aims to teach you all you need to know about this Chinese delicacy, and will help you become the best chef you can be along the way, whatever your skillset.

Like so many other Chinese specialties, dim sum is something that Britain (especially London) really can't get enough of, yet so many wouldn't even dream of attempting to recreate it in the comfort of their own home. With a few handy tips and tasty recipes from us, you'll be able to bring restaurant-style dining to your kitchen table and impress your friends and family with these delicate little mouthfuls of Chinese elegance.

Literally meaning "to touch your heart" or "a little bit of heart", dim sum was originally invented as just a light snack, served exclusively to accompany tea in ancient China. But the huge increase in demand means that there's now an entire food industry dedicated to it.

Whether it's steamed buns, fried dumplings or spring rolls, dim sum is no longer a mid-morning snack or small appetizer; it's now an exciting, trendy dinner experience that's taking London by storm.

However, to a dim sum newbie, the countless types will likely baffle and intimidate when one is confronted with a seemingly endless menu of confusing words - gao, jiaozi (or potsticker), bau, xiaolongbao, phoenix claw, siu mai, etc etc.

School of Wok understands how daunting and off-putting it can be to delve into a new type of cuisine, so we're doing what we do best and simplifying dim sum, giving you a step-by-guide to make this food more approachable.

As well as offering short dim sum masterclasses, we are now running five-day intensive cookery courses in London focused solely on dim sum, teaching customers all there is to know about dozens of different bite-sized dishes.

Our 'Dim Sum Extravaganza' course begins in May and runs one evening a week for five weeks at our flagship cookery school in Covent Garden, making it flexible for those who lead busy lives in the city!

Join us on a journey through the art of Dim Sum. Five days of non-stop dumplings, pastries, rolling, folding, wrapping...and eating! While Dim Sum can take years to really master, our cookery lessons in London will teach you all the tricks of the trade, showing foodies of all abilities that fine dining needn't be expensive and reserved for special occasions, but can happen every night in your own home!

Schoolofwok, a leading cookery school in London, offers a variety of Dim Sum Cooking Lessons and this recipe site will give you great ideas on becoming a better cook. We also provide thai Cooking Classes and organize team building activities london. If you want to join cooking classes you can directly visit our site: http://www.schoolofwok.co.uk/

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Pasta Dishes For Enjoyable Mealtime

The pasta dishes are some of the easiest dishes to prepare and they are enjoyed by everyone especially the children. You could make your mealtime more enjoyable by serving pasta dishes in different shapes such as letters, stars, wheels etc. and they are the all-time favourite of kids. For young pasta eaters, you could introduce finger-friendly sizes like spirals, radiator and ziti. And, the leftovers can be added to your favourite soups and surely the kids will love eating the soup. If you are using dry pasta, it is advisable to simmer it for extra 5 to 10 minutes till it gets cooked. If you have a special preference for some recipes, you should make them in larger quantity and the leftovers could be saved for later use. This works best for pasta dishes that are baked like lasagne.

Recipes for pasta dishes

Springtime pasta dish

Ingredients required for the pasta dish:

Penne - 400 gramsShredded kale - 200 gramsChopped bacon - 100 gramsFinely sliced red onion - 1, mediumSoft cheese - 100 gramsGrated parmesan for serving

Preparation: In salted water, boil the pasta. In the last 2 minutes, add the kale and then drain it. Reserve a little of the cooking water. Meanwhile, in a non-stick pan, dry fry the bacon till it turns crispy. Take it off from the pan and then drain off the fat. Leave behind about one teaspoon of fat. Fry the onion gently in the fat for 3 minutes till it becomes soft. Into the pan, tip the kale and the cooked pasta. Then, stir in the cheese and the bacon. If the mixture is dry, then add a little bit of the pasta cooking water. Serve the dish in a bowl, scattered with grated parmesan, if you prefer.

Asparagus cream pasta

Ingredients:

Asparagus - 1 bunchDouble cream - 142 millilitrePeeled garlic cloves - 2Half shaved, half grated parmesan - 50 gramsTagliatelle - 250 grams

Preparation: Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus to prepare them. Then you should neatly cut the tips off from the stalks. Keep the stalks and the tips separately. In a saucepan, bring the garlic and cream to z boil. Remove it from the heat and take off the garlic and keep it aside. In the boiling salted water, cook the stalks for 5 minutes till they become tender. Drain them and then add them into the cream along with the grated parmesan. Whisk with a hand blender till it becomes smooth. According to the instructions on the pack, cook the pasta and then add the tips towards the last 2 minutes of the cooking time. Reheat the cream gently. Drain the pasta and then add it into a bowl along with the cream. Toss them till all is mixed well. Divide into pasta bowls. Before serving top it with parmesan.

The Danish word for pasta dishes is pastaretter . If you are interested in getting more recipes, click here.

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Banana Rings | Monsoon Special | Gluten Free | Shravan Special | Tea Time Snacks | Dairy Free | Step Wise Tutorial

 

Hi All!!

It’s been about two years now that I’m off a full time job. At times I do feel that my monetary contribution to the family is very less as compared to my husband, who works really hard to run this family but when I see that I’m able to feed the family with a variety of food, take care of house hold chores, paying all the bills and many more things which are not even noticed, all those negative thoughts are thrown out of the mind. And the most important contribution which  I feel is, that I’m able to connect with the kid, give him time.

My younger kid who has just entered his teens is a lonely kid these days, with no company for him in the society we live… I’m his person. The minute he enters home after the school, he wants to be with me. He has to tell me what happened in the school, which friend did what, what subjects they studied, which movie they watched during break, who ate his lunch box and the comments his friends gave for the lunch box..

 

Apparently the kid’s lunch box is quite popular amongst his friends and they look forward to eat his food. My kid told me that his friends say that ‘your Mom makes excellent food dude’. He feels proud of his Mom and is glad that I cook good food and give him tasty lunch box. All these small compliments that I receive, they keep me going and I thrive to try new varieties and improve my culinary skills.

With the onset of teenage, the kid has his mood swings and is turning to be a fussy eater. Unlike earlier, he is more fond of Pizza, burger, nachos and all kinds of fast food and my attempt is to sneak in nutritive food in the so called junk food.. But I’m glad he is fond of parathas, so end up making a variety of those, these days. In one of his demands he said that you don’t make anything fried these days…Hmm, I agree to that, I thought…So, today it’s been cloudy mostly and it was a  perfect weather to eat fried. Every time it has rained, I’ve been mentioning to S that it’s perfect weather to make fritters. Finally, today I made a fritter, the recipe of which has been adapted from a book called Indian Home style Cooking by Sushma KK. Again, it’s a rarely seen book these days, which again, I had picked at Reliance Time Out, Gurgaon. The pictures are not so great in the book but the recipes are..

This particular recipe is again without any ginger, garlic or onion. Perfect for Chaturmaas. It can be good tea time snack, a good starter for parties and even for lunch box too (sometimes)..

Preparation Time:30mins | Frying Time: 5mins/batch | Makes: 20-24 | Serves: 4-6 | Difficulty Level: Moderate

 

Ingredients

4raw bananas, boiled

1potato, boiled

3-4green chilies, finely chopped

1-1/2tbsp cashew nuts, finely chopped

1/2 cup mini sago, soaked and drained

2-3 bread slices, crushed

1tsp, red chili powder

a few sprigs of chopped coriander

1-2tsp amchoor ( dry mango powder)

1tsp garam masala

Method

Soak the mini sago in water for half an hour and then drain the water completely.

Boil the raw banana and potato. Cool and peel.

Take the soaked sago in a bowl, add the chopped cashew nuts and chopped green chilies.

Add the chopped coriander.

Crush the boiled potato and banana and mix with sago.

Add all the dry spices and salt to taste. Check the consistency of the mix and based on that add crushed bread slices ( I added two).

Take lemon sized mix, flatten it and make a hole in the center. Deep fry on a medium flame, till golden in color. Remove on kitchen towel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serve with tomato sauce, green chutney and salad.

Sending it to my event ‘Only’- Cooking From Cookbooks guest hosted by Gauri.

Tips:

If the bread and garam masala is removed from this preparation it can be turned into a faraali/fasting food.

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Porcini Mushroom Cooking Courses

Do you know how to prepare a mushroom dish? Well, if you don't, you do not have to worry. You can easily sign up with a cooking class near you and learn different mushroom recipes. Different mushrooms are used for different recipes going by their different tastes. Porcini mushrooms make up some of the most sort after mushrooms. You can easily join a cooking class and learn how to prepare the different porcini mushroom recipes either to apply commercially or for personal benefits. Mushroom classes are meant for both experts and novices. Any one interested in learning some few mushroom kitchen tricks can register. There are different types of classes you can sign up for. Discussed below are some of the main classes you can take.

Porcini mushrooms hands on cooking courses

As the course name indicates, this involves individuals directly getting involved in the preparation of the porcini mushroom preparation. The course instructor assigns you a work area from which you prepare your meal as per the given instructions. This also happens under the instructor's observation. These course aids you in getting first hand experience in the preparations of the meal and is the most preferred cooking course by most individuals.

Porcini mushrooms lecture cooking course

This method of learning how to prepare your porcini mushroom meals is directly the opposite of the hands on course. It entirely involves attending a cooking lecture and taking notes. The course instructor does the practical bit of the cooking while you observe and take notes. This is a perfect option for those who love listening. You are expected to use your notes later on your owned to prepare your porcini mushroom meals. This course is not a favorite for most people opting to try other alternatives like the hands on course.

Porcini mushrooms cooking combination course

This course is a mixture of the hands on course and the lecture course. Individuals undertaking this course first take notes before they can apply the knowledge in class under the supervision and instructions of the course instructor. The combination cooking course works amazing for most people and it is therefore the most preferred cooking course be it in mushrooms or any other meals. Most great chefs are a product of this course.

You can easily join any class and learn how to prepare not only porcini mushroom meals, but also any other mushroom meal. Mushrooms are rapidly being accepted as a worldwide delicacy due to their numerous advantages to our bodies in addition to their awesome taste. Some of the cooking classes will also offer you a brief or detailed guide on mushroom identification and other related topics. Mushroom identification is very crucial in case you decide to collect your mushrooms from the wild. Your course instructor should be knowledgeable enough about mushrooms to take you through the identification process. If you are not sure whether your mushrooms are the type you wanted, it is better to just leave them. You can easily mistake you porcini mushrooms or any other mushrooms with other toxic ones. it is therefore recommended that you purchase your mushrooms from a grocery store near you.

Thank you for reading the article, my hobbies are sharing my thoughts after experiencing things, gardening mushrooms and like spending time with family. If you really want to enjoy mushrooms try to grow your own mushrooms at home.

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Gain Admission at Cookery Classes in Gurgaon to Creatively Utilize Your Spare Time

Do you live in Gurgaon? Do you have a lot of spare time every day? Why do not you use the spare time to creatively engage in cookery classes? Of course, you would have to find a suitable course for that. While you search, you might find several cooking classes in Gurgaon. How do you choose the right course from among these? There are certain aspects that the class should fulfill, so that you find it the best place to engage in learning something new in the form of cooking.

Check the ambience

First, you should see the ambience at the cooking place. It should be a sophisticated space with all the modern cooking implements to set up a standard class. The ambience of the space also comprises of the staff at the cooking center. See that the class has helpful staff to assist you through the various stages of cooking unless you learn the dish by heart. The best way to verify this is to visit the class in person before registering. If you like the place, you can go forward with your registration then and there. If you do not like the place, you can always gently excuse yourself and keep on looking for a suitable class.

Discuss with the chef

You can always hold a conversation with the chef or the cooking expert to understand the extent of helpfulness. Also check out other aspects of the setup at the cooking courses in Gurgaon. For instance, you might want to verify whether smoking is allowed at the premises. You might also want to know whether there is a dress code at the premises. After knowing all these, you can definitely reach a conclusion. For example, if you are an after-meal smoker, and you feel it a conflict on your personal liberty when someone asks you otherwise, it is better not to enroll at the class where there is a strict ban on smoking.

Next, you should be enquiring about the nature of the courses at the cookery classes in Gurgaon. Ask what they are going to teach you. Do you want to learn a baking dish or a dish specifically made for children? Enquire whether these are available. Do you have to eat your own preparation at a 'cook and lunch' session? Decide whether you think it feasible to taste your creation with other participants at the class. You should also see whether the class is teaching you dishes that you can easily replicate at home. It is no point in learning a dish that you cannot prepare at home. In this context, you might also want to enquire whether you should take notes during the class. It is definitely better when the class offers you a printed recipe.

You should also see whether the cooking class places importance on the aesthetics of cooking. From preparing a dish with the balanced combination of the right ingredients, to the final garnishing, there should be a hint of aesthetics in all aspects of the course. Considering all these aspects before you register with the baking classes in Gurgaon would help you find a suitable place to learn the art of cooking.

Sttudio 292 is a cooking class of repute based in Gurgaon, Haryana. The address for communication is 5A, Glenbow, Raisina Residency, Sector 59, and Gurgaon. The acclaimed Sttudio 292 recently announced the beginning of registration for cooking classes in Gurgaon. You should definitely make it a point to go through the terms and conditions before consenting to registration or hiring the Sttudio for a corporate event. Visit http://www.sttudio292.com/ for more details.

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Nicer Dicer Australia Based Products - Where Cutting Veggies Made Easy

Are you tired of using kitchen knives and all the hassles included in using them? Have you cried a lot in chopping onions? Well, Nicer Dicer Australia based products is the answer to your entire kitchen dilemma. With the use of this product, cutting veggies has been made easy. Stop imagining yourself cooking four course meals in few minutes and start making them possible today.

This all in one and one for all vegetable cutter slicer includes blades such as:

1 hinged cutting cover and base in which you can just snap on to the container. It also has push button for easy cleaning.2 storage containers with snap on lid included in the package 2 storage containers. It allows you to reposition your dicer to the other to chop more food when needed.1 wedge and quarter blade inserted on it. It can be used to cut potatoes, apples, tomatoes, etc.1 small blade inserted on it to cut food to small and medium sized cubes.1 large blade insert is effective for cutting large cubes. Good for cheese, carrots and other vegetables that needs large cube slices.1 cutting stamp to cut large tomatoes, potatoes, etc.1 blade cover can be used to cover one side of the blade for the safety of the users.1 dual-action swivel peeler helps you save time in peeling off vegetables.1 mandolin slicer set as fruit and vegetable cutter perfectly with good accuracy speed. It keeps your fingers safe from the blades and blades can be covered with it.1 grater attachment perfect in grating cheese directly to its container to avoid mess and comes with a protective sleeve.

The razor blades of this Nicer Dicer Australia based products mentioned above are sharpened using laser and made from stainless steel so it will never turn dull.

If you are longing for chopper food products that can save your time and money, worry no more for this product is so revolutionary that it allows you to enjoy cutting vegetables rather than get frustrated in doing it. Many of us are disgusted when it comes to chopping, cutting and peeling vegetables but with this product, a simple press can cut vegetables to your desired cut. You can now chop onions without having that strong smell in your fingers and tears running down in your eyes. Everything has been made easy.

Don't settle yourself with knives which are not safe to use and cause a messy kitchen after peeling off and cutting those fruits and vegetables. This is the only product wherein you can chop fruits or vegetables into many slices in just one second. This is the fastest and most reliable kitchen companion you can ever have in your house. It is fast and very convenient to use because it was perfectly made for your kitchen need. If you want to make the most out of your kitchen, maybe you should try this, a Nicer Dicer Australia based product in your home and experience its outstanding benefits.

Nicer Dicer Australia can now be purchased online at Starmax.com.au. Check out discounts and good deals available on the website. Rate this Article

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Online Food Ordering System and its Future in Pakistan (Maham Mohsin)

In this era of globalization, where everything is turning digital, e marketing and e commerce has revolutionized the concept of business. The trend of online shopping has made life much easier for shopaholics or specially working class.

I always wonder we have online shopping for shopaholics then why not something for food lovers? While surfing through internet, I was amazed to see that finally we do have online food ordering facility in Pakistan as well especially in Lahore. A web based online food ordering portal has been developed to facilitate the food lovers. The concept of this portal is very simple and unique. The online food ordering company is providing a bridge between food providers and food lovers, they have a list of numerous restaurants registered on their portal which are divided on the basis of their delivery area. Once a user visited their website he registered on the website, log in to place an order online, select his residential area and city to see the list of restaurants delivering in his area. After this one time registration process there are only few simple steps to order food online.

Search restaurant, order food, checkout and get your order delivered at your door step in just few clicks. Isn't it easy and quick? This online food ordering system not only providing a medium to order food online but they are also providing us a platform where we can see multiple restaurants and their complete menus at one place. Choosing food has never been so easy before. You can see detailed menu, food description, serving quantity, food images and what not, this online food ordering website is a complete food guide for food lovers. They not only food for home deliveries but also book their table in advance for their favorite restaurants and always order their take away in advance as well.

In recent times Foodclub.pk has been emerged as a good addition in this online food system, it strengthen its roots in Lahore in past few months , they have more than 50 restaurants from different areas of Lahore delivering food to home or office. Consumers simply visit their website www.foodclub.pk and search their favorite restaurant in their area to order food online in just few clicks.

Some of the significant names of restaurant on their panel include Copper Kettle famous for its steaks, sandwiches, burgers, and continental and sea food variety. Lahore Chatkhara is another versatile addition on their panel offering wide range chatpatay tongue tinglers such dahi bhalay, chat and pani puris. Al Nakhal house of Arabian food is another great option for food lovers, similarly Zakir tikka is a real treat for desi food and B B Q lovers. For fast food lovers Pizza Milano, Domeno Hut, Smart Chicks, AFC, KB Burgers, Fri Chicks, Pizza Wonder, Pizza Place and list goes on. Biryani Express is one of the top priority restaurants for biryani lovers in Lahore, for pasta, thai and Italian food lovers Caf? Costa and Alley Cuisine have no match. In 10 city lounge is another unique addition on Foodclub.pk panel. There are many such restaurants on FoodClub.pk to satisfy the food cravings of every food lover.

In short this online food ordering system is not less than a blessing for food lovers who get a variety of menus, mouthwatering pictures and quick and fastest delivery services at one single and portable medium. We should encourage this trend in Pakistan as our future Is totally dependent of e commerce and digital devices.

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Appetizers That Will Make Them Beg For The Recipes

The Internet is replete with umpteen fashionable appetizer recipes. Not all of them are easy to make. Yet, while throwing a buffet lunch for your friends you cannot but think of easy appetizers: appetizers that will make your guests drool for the main course. In this article let's discuss about certain things that you should keep in mind while planning for your appetizers and we will also share with you some cool appetizer recipes.

Every party has a theme. Your menu becomes truly fashionable when your theme gets reflected into your appetizers. For instance, wouldn't it be trendy if you choose Mexican appetizers for a carnival-type gathering or Caribbean-style appetizers for a tropical party? After you have decided upon your appetizer recipes, you should be ready to experiment a bit. This will add a touch of uniqueness to your easy appetizers. You should not ignore the accompaniments of your appetizers either. For example, in a wine tasting party, you should serve appetizers that compliment your wine. Again, if you have arranged a heavy main course, your appetizers shouldn't be too heavy and shouldn't use ingredients from your main course either. Before I share with you some cool appetizer recipes, let's look at the classifications under which appetizers fall. The first classification is easy appetizers - appetizers that are easy to make and are not much complicated from the standpoint of ingredients.

The second category is healthy appetizers. These appetizers highlight the health factor (mostly comprising of veggie ingredients). The third category is cheap appetizers, appetizers that appeal to people who can't afford to buy costly ingredients.

The last category is choicest appetizers - appetizers that are fashionable, not too difficult to make, yet appeal to guests near and afar. They might be a bit costly to make but the taste is really awesome! Now let us share some cool, fashionable appetizer recipes.

Let's begin with All Natural Tahini Chocolate Shake. This appetizer is rich in protein and energy though without any added sugar.

You will need frozen banana; 2 tbsp (30 mL) good quality tahini; 3/4 cup (175 mL) water; 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla; and 1 tbsp (15 mL) cocoa powder. Now place all these ingredients in blender, blend well, and serve immediately.

Next, let's learn how to make Apple and Swiss Pizza.

You will need: 3 tbsp (45 mL) pizza sauce; 5 tbsp (75 mL) apple sauce; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1-16" pizza crust (40 cm), pre-baked; 1 small red onion, minced; 1/2 lb (225 g) Canadian Swiss cheese, grated; 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh chopped parsley; 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil; 2 tsp (10 mL) cider vinegar; 1 apple, diced; and 2 cups (500 mL) baby spinach cut into strips. First combine pizza sauce with apple sauce and season them. Next, spread out the pizza crust and use the minced onion for garnishing. Mix parsley with cheese and sprinkle the mix over pizza. Bake the pizza on the middle oven rack for about 5-7 minutes until the cheese turns golden. You may serve immediately or let it cool for a while before serving. Cutting into bite-sized pieces is a good idea. You add color and flavor to this appetizer by the following step. Mix olive oil and vinegar. Add apples and spinach, season them and toss well. Spread this yummy paste atop chilled pizza pieces or as a side dish for dipping.

The last of our fashionable appetizer recipes today is Baked Egg Rolls.

You will need 1 lb (454 g) lean ground pork; 3 green onions, minced; 2 minced cloves of garlic; 1 carrot, grated; 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped water chestnuts; 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce; 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch; 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper; 12 large (5 1/2 inch/13 cm) egg roll wrappers; and 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil. In non-sticky cookware, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink for about 5 minutes. Now drain off the fat. Add onions, garlic, carrot and water chestnuts. Cook further over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Take a small bowl and whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, 1 tbsp water, sesame oil, and pepper. Pour the mix into a pan and toss well. Let the mix cool down a bit. Now you need to prepare the rolls. Make 1 roll at a time. Place wrapper, brush it with water, and put the pork-mixture leaving about ½ inch (1 cm) border on all sides. Roll the wrapper and pinch ends to seal. Brush the wrap with oil and bake in oven at a temperature of 375? F (190? C) for 20 minutes until the roll turns golden and crisp. To add extra zing to your rolls, serve them with plum sauce and salad.

These appetizers are something that will truly be memorable. Use these recipes and enjoy them and fee free to come and visit us for more appetizers, or dinner recipes at uFOODz.com

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Bhawanee Singh’s Madhra | Himachal Pradesh Cuisine | Jain Recipe | Gluten Free | Shravan Special

 

Hi All!!

I love watching cookery shows, I can spend hours watching them if I have free time in hand. I love watching Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, Rachael Ray..and the list goes on. Each and every cook has their favorite ingredient, own way of presentation, food styling and I learn a lot from their expertise and knowledge. I pick up so many handy tips. Out of the so many recipes that I must have watched, some get inscribed in my brain and two preparations which had left an impression on me were from NDTV good times, from the state of Himachal Pradesh…The name of the dishes and their location had got imprinted in my brain. I clearly remembered they were was called Madra and  Babroo , both were the preparations from Himachal Pradesh. The Madra/ Madhra is  a recipe famous in Chamba.

If you live in Delhi and you have not visited Ambience mall in Gurgaon, do visit. There’s a Reliance Time Out store there and I loved their collection of books. They even had books which are rarely seen in the market. Other than the  books which are famous world wide, I love reading books which are based on a local cuisine. These books give you an insight to what the cuisine is about and the intricacies and variety of the recipes in the cuisine.

One such book that I loved reading was Bhawanee Singh’s Classic Recipes From Himachal Pradesh, I loved reading the book and the recipes in it. Most of them I had never heard or tasted. For me it was a completely new cuisine and I realized the richness of the recipes while reading them. While turning the pages, my eyes hit on the title which said Madra and immediately the name rang bells in my head. I was now even more curious to read the recipe. I had a faint memory that the dish I had seen on TV had raisins and dry fruits in it but this particular recipe had none, nevertheless, I found the recipe and book interesting but I did not buy the book that time. Finally, just before we left Delhi for good, I bought this book fearing that I won’t get it in the new city and I’m glad that I bought it, as the book is very rarely seen these days..

I decided to try the Madra recipe from the book as the author has lived in Chamba and the recipe is from that region. I read the recipe thoroughly  and soaked the required quantity of Kidney beans overnight, also made yogurt in large quantity. This  is a ginger, garlic and onion free recipe, so even the Jain’s can enjoy and boy..it’s a rich recipe too..laden with clarified butter. The sourness comes from the large quantity of yogurt used in the recipe.

While reading the recipe I also realized that it had no chilies in it, but I could not imagine my curry without the chilies so I did that change and added chili powder. There are recipes which use dry fruits and raisins but I’ve avoided them since this particular recipe didn’t ask for. The madra can be made using the chickpeas/ kidney beans/ black eyed beans but I’ve used kidney beans.

This is a tricky preparation as it needs cooking of the yogurt and if that curdles, the entire dish gets spoilt. So, one needs to be extremely careful while making this dish. When the dish was cooked and I tasted it, I wasn’t too happy as I had not added the chili powder till then and I found it low on salt too. After adding a little more salt to the curry, I liked it to an extent and thought Oh! So much of hard work for not so wow dish, but  I was wrong here, after a few hours when I tasted the curry again, it was great and it tasted awesome the next day. I felt good that the hard work paid off.. The kid loved it so much that he took it in his lunch box too and thought of sharing with his Jain friends in school.

Soaking Time: Overnight | Preparation Time: 10mins | Cooking Time: 1hr30mins | Serves:4-6 | Difficulty Level: Needs Skill

Ingredients

250gms Red kidney beans ( rajmah, I used the small Kashmiri variety)

1tsp turmeric powder

1kg fresh yogurt (this comes to about 750ml milk used to make yogurt), do not use the sour yogurt

1-1/2cups ghee/ clarified butter ( the original recipe asks for 2-1/4 cups)

2sticks dalchini/ cinnamon of 2”each

1/2tsp fenugreek/ methi seeds powdered ( I fried and powdered it)

5-6 green cardamom

4-5 black cardamom

1tsp garam masala

4-5 cloves/ loung

salt to taste

3tsp red chili powder (the original recipe does not use it)

Method

Pressure cook the beans with salt till tender. Drain the water.

Whisk the yogurt till smooth.

Heat a thick bottom pan and melt the ghee, add all whole spices and let them crackle (I read some recipes of Madra online, suggesting use of Mustard Oil).

Remove from flame and add turmeric, followed by addition of smooth yogurt.

Put the pan back on fire, keep on medium flame and continuously stir till the yogurt comes to a boil, this prevents curdling of the yogurt. Even if you feel that the yogurt is curdling, keep stirring, it turns out fine at the end. Else you can add 2tsp rice flour dissolved in water to the yogurt, this prevents curdling ( I did not add any rice flour).

Once the yogurt starts boiling, keep scraping the bottom and sides. One can add a tablespoon of water at intervals to prevent scathing. In about 40mins the yogurt thickens, the color changes to brown and the ghee separates. At this point add salt and chili powder. Mix.

Tip in the kidney beans and mix thoroughly. Also add the fenugreek powder. Pour a little warm water and keep the pan on low heat till the water evaporates.

Before taking the pan off stove, mix in the garam masala and cover with a lid.

Before serving, heat a tablespoon ghee and add a pinch of chili powder and pour immediately on the curry (This was my contribution to the curry).

Serve hot with rice or paratha.

Sending it to my event ‘Only’- Cooking From Cookbooks guest hosted by Gauri.

Tips

1. This recipe needs skill as it’s a yogurt based gravy and needs continuous stirring through the cooking.
2. It is advisable to add salt after the yogurt has boiled without curdling as salt can cause curdling.
3. As it’s a curd based gravy, it needs more salt to taste.
4. Adding rice flour to the curds, prevents curdling and also thickens the curry.
5. This recipe asks for more ghee but I’ve reduced the ghee quantity.
6. Addition of chili powder was my choice which can be completely skipped.

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Making Frothy Milkshakes

The drink is also known as thick shake or frappe. Some of the restaurants make milkshakes in automatic machines that freeze the shake and serve a premade one consisting of a flavored agent, milk and a thickening agent. But some fast food shops still use the traditional method and offer milkshakes that are made by blending soft-serve ice cream with syrups.

Recipes for preparing milkshakes

Jell-O Milkshake

Ingredients:

Milk - c Jell-O - 1 package of any flavour Vanilla ice cream - 1 pint, softened

Preparation: Place the ice cream and milk in a blender. Add jell-o and blend it for 30 seconds. Your mouth watery shake is ready to be served.

Eggnog Shake

Ingredients:

Eggnog - c Vanilla - 1/4 tsp Vanilla ice cream - 1 scoop Nutmeg

Preparation: Combine the first three ingredients in a blender and mix till it turns frothy. Sprinkle some nutmeg over it.

Cheery Chocolate Milkshake

Ingredients:

Frozen yogurt or vanilla ice cream - 4 spoonsCold milk - 3/4 cChocolate syrup - 1/4 cMaraschino cherries - 3, stems removedAdditional cherry and whipped topping

Preparation: In a blender, place chocolate syrup, milk, ice cream and cherries. Blend it till it becomes smooth. Garnish with cherry and whipped topping.

Vanilla Milkshake

Ingredients:

Vanilla ice cream - 3 spoonsMilk - 1 1/2 cVanilla extract - spoonSugar - 2 tsp

Preparation: Combine milk, ice cream, sugar and vanilla in a blender. Blend it till it turns smooth.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Milkshake

Ingredients:

Peanut butter - c Chocolate syrup - 1/4 c Milk - 1/4 c Ice cubes - 12

Preparation: Combine chocolate syrup, peanut butter, ice cubes and milk in a blender and blend it till smooth.

Jelly and Peanut Butter Milkshake

Ingredients:

Peanut butter - spoon Jam or jelly - 2 spoons (strawberry, grape or raspberry) Milk - 1/2 c Vanilla ice cream - c

Preparation: Combine jelly and peanut butter well and place it in blender. Add ice cream and milk. Then blend it till it becomes smooth.

Whoppers Malt Shake

Ingredients:

Frozen yogurt or vanilla ice cream - 3 spoons Cold milk - 1/3 c Chocolate malt syrup - 3 spoons Whipped cream topping

Preparation: In a blender, place milk, ice cream and chocolate malt syrup. Blend it till it turns smooth. Garnish it with cherry and whipped topping.

Chocolate Shake

Ingredients:

Vanilla or chocolate ice cream - c Whole milk - 1/2 c Chocolate syrup - 4 spoons

Preparation: In the canister of blender, put all the ingredients and blend them till it turns smooth.

Chunky Milkshake

Ingredients:

Vanilla ice cream - 3 spoons Chocolate chips - 2 spoons Banana - 1/2 Instant coffee - spoon Chocolate syrup - 2 spoons Milk - c Vanilla - 1 tsp

Preparation: For one minute, blend everything on medium speed.

If you want to learn more interesting recipes, such as those for milkshake , you can visit Femina website and enjoy the great variety.

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SCOT bassin d'Arcachon

Suite à l’approbation du 24 Juin 2013, le SCoT est intégralement consultable à cette adresse: http://www.sybarval.fr/-Le-SCOT-approuve-.html

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Chinese Influence On South-East Asian Cuisine

South East Asia measures nearly two million square miles across, holds a population of over 600 million people and includes 10 different countries. Yet if you look at the noodle soups of Vietnam or the fried rice found in Singapore, there's one thing that these cuisines all share - influences from Chinese culture, something that chefs at School of Wok make it their job to know a lot about.

This influence of Chinese culture in no way means that each country and region does not possess it's own unique traditions and flavors with their own cuisine, but it's undeniable that you can see elements of Chinese flavors and techniques wherever you look.

Woks, which originated from the Canton region of China, are the most common and versatile of the cooking utensils used across SE Asia, in which foods can be stir-fried, steamed, deep-fried, braised or even smoked. In fact, the Chinese are said that have brought their stir-frying methods to the rest of the continent as merchants traveled across the region for thousands of years.

As for the food of SE Asia, rice and noodles, now fundamental ingredients across the region, were originally Chinese foods that later found their way into kitchens further south. These ingredients are now considered to be staples across the whole region, and take their place among national dishes of many SE Asian countries - such as Vietnam (Pho), Thailand (Pad Thai) and Malaysia (Nasi Lemak).

Furthermore, the cuisines of the South East would be completely different without soy sauce, which was invented in China sometime between the third and fifth centuries. The influence of Chinese culture on the rest of SE Asia can be plainly seen through the use of this indispensable condiment with the majority of meals using it in one way or another.

More recently as example of Chinese influence, dim sum, unarguably a Chinese invention, has spread across the continent with steamed buns and boiled dumplings being served across the region, updated with each country's individual twist.

Living in a multicultural city like London more and more the food industry has an obligation to represent cultures from a variety of different influences. School of Wok, a recreational cookery school in Covent Garden, has made it's mission to represent a variety of Asian cuisines and heritage. As well as a number of Chinese cookery courses and Dim Sum courses, School of Wok teaches a host of different cuisines from across South East Asia, highlighting each countries key ingredients and unique flavors. Whether it's Thai cooking classes, tips about Thai food or think Malaysian cooking lessons, School of Wok specializes in a variety of Asian cuisines, cooking techniques and cultures.

Schoolofwok, a leading cookery school in London, offers a variety of Chinese Cookery Courses. We also provide chef Courses and Cookery Classes London. If you want to join cooking classes you can directly visit our site: http://www.schoolofwok.co.uk/

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