Archive for March, 2009
Warm Spinach Salad Recipe
Easy and healthy warm spinach, shallot and baby beetroot salad is a popular dish with vegetarians. Join in with the green gourmets to discover the joys of “rabbit food”. Serves 4 as a main course or 6 as a starter or accompaniment Ready in 1 hour Ingredients 250g shallots 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Bunch [...]
Spicy Wedges With Haddock Recipe
Fish and chips are still Britain’s favourite takeaway, in fact, more than half of us visit the chippy at least once a month. But if you try this healthier version of roasted haddock and wedges you can enjoy this dinner more often. Serves 4 Ready in 45 minutes Ingredients 4 large red-skinned potatoes, such as [...]
Chicken With Mango Salad Recipe
This amazing chicken and mango combo tastes as exotic as it sounds. Serves 4 Ready in 15 minutes Ingredients 6 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 lime 1 Thai red chilli, seeded and chopped Small handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped 2 small ripe mangoes 4 ready-to-eat chargrilled or smoked chicken breasts 150g mixed salad [...]
Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe
Ingredients 2 Small Eggplants; unpeeled cut into 1/4?inch rounds 2 Eggs; lightly beaten 1?1/2 Cup Bread crumbs 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/8 Teaspoon Pepper 1 Garlic cloves peeled and halved 3/4 Cup Olive oil 20 Ounce Tomatoes, canned 1/3 Cup Tomato paste 2 Tablespoon Minced basil 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/8 Teaspoon Pepper 1 Cup Grated Parmesan [...]
Focaccia Versiliese Recipe
Ingredients 2 Teaspoon dried yeast 1 Cup warm water 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon rosemary, chopped 4 sage leaves, torn 3 1/2 Ounce olives, pitted 2 Tablespoon garlic, minced 2 Cup unbleached all?purpose flour 1 Cup corn flour 2 Teaspoon salt 2 Teaspoon olive oil Method: Stir the yeast into a alrge mixing bowl [...]
Calamari Imbottiti Recipe
Ingredients 8 small squid 1 small onion,chopped 2 tablespoons raisins 1?1/2 cups bread crumbs 1 teaspoon minced parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper 1 egg ,well beaten 1 #2 can tomatoes 4 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic Method: Have fish dealer clean squid thoroughly, removing eyes, outside skin and intestines. Cut [...]
Basic Italian Bread Recipe
Ingredients 1/2 Teas. Active Dry Yeast 1 Cup Lukewarm water 2 Cups Unbleached, All?purpose Flour Mix the yeast and water together, and then slowly start adding the flour, mixing well. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for up to 6 hours. Refrigerate overnight. Bread: 2 Cups Warm Water (about 90 degrees [...]
Fettucini Romano Ala Fratelli Recipe
Ingredients 1 Tablespoon Olive oil 3 Cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 Cup White wine 3/4 Cup Half?and?half 1 Cup Romano cheese, grated 1 pound dry spinach fettucini, Cooked Method: Chopped parsley for garnish Add the olive oil to a hot 10″ pan. Add the garlic, and saute over high heat for about 1 minute. Add the [...]
Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
Ingredients 1 Loaf Italian bread, halved lengthwise then cut crosswise diagonally, into 1?in slices 1 Garlic clove; minced 2 Tablespoon Olive oil 2 Large Tomatoes; peeled, seeded, and chopped 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper 1/2 Cup Chopped fresh basil Method: Toast the bread under the broiler until lightly browned. Combine the garlic and olive [...]
Almond Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all?purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup margarine or butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tsp almond essence Method: blanched almonds for decoration beaten egg for glazing 1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Cream the margarine (or butter) and sugar together until light, [...]
Bean Sprout Salad
Ingredients 2 tablespoon Sesame seeds 1 pound Fresh bean sprouts thoroughly washed and drained 3 Garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 md Scallions ?? trimmed & minced 1 ? 1″ cube ginger, peeled and minced 2 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil 1/3 cup Soy sauce 2 tablespoon Cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine) 2 [...]
Mango Lada
INGREDIENTS : 4 ounces pureed fresh mango 5 ounce coconut milk/creme de coconut 5 ounce pineapple juice 1 table spoon condensed milk (optional) METHOD: 1. Blend the pureed fresh mango, coconut milk/creme de coconut & pineapple juice. 2. Add 10 cubes ice & blend again till smooth. 3. Add condensed milk to sweeten if needed [...]
Ginger Beer Recipe
INGREDIENTS : 1 pound ginger 8 tablespoons of brown sugar 2 1/2 quart water METHOD: 1. Puree ginger and water in blender. 2. Let it sit for a day. 3. Add sugar & mix (add more or less sugar based on your taste) Best served with crushed ice. Serves 6-8. courtesy of jamaicans.com Bookmark This [...]
Fortune Cookies Recipe
Ingredients 8 oz. All?purpose flour 2 Tbl. Cornstarch 4 oz. Sugar 1/2 teas. Salt 4 oz. Vegetable oil 4 oz. Egg whites 1 Tbl. Water 2 teas. Vanilla extract. Method: 1. In a deep bowl, mix the following ingredients: 8 oz. Flour, 2 tablespoons corn starch, 4 oz sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, blend in [...]
