recipes

Minggu, 01 Januari 2012

Cranberry cheese cake

Try this decadent baked cheesecake which has cranberries for festive flair.

185g unsalted butter, softened 150g cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons finely-grated lemon rind 1 1/4 cups caster sugar 3 eggs 1 cup self-raising flour 2/3 cup plain flour 1 cup frozen cranberries icing sugar mixture, to serve

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 22cm fluted ring pan. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, cream cheese and lemon rind in a medium bowl until

Chorizo and prawn fideos

Make weeknights even easier with dinners that only need one pan. That means a tasty dinner, almost no washing up and more time to relax.

1 tbs olive oil 16 green prawns, peeled leaving tails intact 1 (about 180g) chorizo sausage, halved lengthways, thickly sliced 1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tsp sweet paprika 350g dried spaghetti pasta, broken into halves or thirds 250ml (1 cup) passata (tomato pasta sauce) 3

Carbonara sauce

A basic creamy carbonara recipe to go with all types of pasta.

2 teaspoons olive oil 200g sliced pancetta, roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 egg yolks (at room temperature) 2 eggs (at room temperature) 1/2 cup thickened cream 75g parmesan cheese, finely grated

Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add pancetta and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until pancetta is crisp. Drain on paper

Thumbprint cookies

180g unsalted butter, softened 220g (1 cup) caster sugar 1 egg 75g (1/2 cup) self-raising flour 1 1/2 cups plain flour Chocolate freckles, to decorate

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.

Place the butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until pale and creamy. Add the egg and beat well.

Stir in the flours and mix to form a dough. Roll 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball and

Sausage scrolls

500g sausage mince 1 large carrot, peeled, coarsely grated 1 brown onion, halved, finely chopped 1 tsp curry powder 6 sheets (25 x 25cm) ready-rolled frozen puff pastry, just thawed Tomato chutney, to serve

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 4 baking trays with non-stick baking paper.

Use your hands to mix together the mince, carrot, onion and curry powder in a bowl. Divide the mince mixture into 6 equal portions. Spoon 1 portion of mince mixture

Pork & Asian greens stir-fry

Cooking in a wok is not only quick and easy - it keeps the washing up to a minimum, too!

1 (about 300g) pork fillet, thinly sliced 1 red onion, cut into thick wedges 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger 1 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice 2 tsp peanut oil 1 bunch broccolini, cut into 5cm pieces diagonally 1 bunch baby choy sum, coarsely chopped 1 bunch baby buk choy, washed, dried, quartered 60ml (1/4 cup) oyster sauce Steamed jasmine

Low-fat crispy chicken wings

1 cup self-raising flour 1 teaspoon onion salt 1 teaspoon chicken salt 2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried mixed herbs 2kg chicken wings olive oil spray oven-baked fries, to serve

Preheat oven to 220°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Combine flour, onion salt, chicken salt, peppers and mixed herbs in a large plastic bag.

Spray chicken wings with oil.

Sabtu, 31 Desember 2011

White chocolate and pistachio rocky road

Your sweet-toothed pal will love every piece of this pretty white, green and pink treat.
350g Turkish delight 75g (1/2 cup) pistachio kernels, coarsely chopped 20g (1/4 cup) desiccated coconut 200g white chocolate, coarsely chopped
Line the base and sides of a 8 x 26cm (base measurement) bar pan with nonstick baking paper. Combine the Turkish delight, pistachio and half the coconut in a bowl. Spoon into the lined pan.
Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan half-filled with

Rabu, 28 Desember 2011

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Best Appetizer. This warm, creamy, cheesy dip appears frequently at staff gatherings. People make it time and again because it's tasty and a snap to prepare. Assemble up to two days ahead, and bake just before serving. --Recipe by Krista Ackerbloom Montgomery (September 2000)

Ingredients :

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 garlic cloves,

Healthy Holiday Cocktails, Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant and is currently under research for its potential to help regulate blood sugar and inhibit tumor growth. Cinnamon has the highest antioxidant capacity of any spice, and is a potent antimicrobial agent. Don’t hesitate to sprinkle extra cinnamon on those holiday dishes (and cocktails) this year.

In Apple-Jack Spiked Hot Cider cinnamon sticks are steeped with butter, brown sugar, black peppercorns, cloves, and allspice for a unique blend of spicy-rich

Healthy Holiday Cocktails, Reinvented

The holiday season is notorious for indulgence. Most of us get so wrapped up in maintaining enough willpower to keep from over-eating, that we forget about the calories we can accumulate by over-drinking. To keep you from stressing over one more thing this season, we’ve lightened some of your favorite holiday cocktails. In addition to being good stress-relievers, you might be surprised to find some added (and tasty!) health benefits from some common ingredients—like pomegranate, cranberry,

Chicken Squash Curry

Juicy chicken and tender squash are made special with a fragrant, homemade curry sauce.

Ingredients :

2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
1 lb (454 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
1 chopped onion
2 hot green chili peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cups (500 mL) cubed seeded peeled butternut squash, (about 1 lb/500 g)
3 tbsp (45 mL) mild Indian curry paste
1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh coriander

Preparation :

In Dutch oven, heat

Selasa, 27 Desember 2011

Asian Spicy Chicken Thighs

This recipe is a dramatic modification of an Asian Grilled Chicken recipe I found on Yahoo Health. It's spicy and delicious. I originally made it with chicken thighs but it also works with chicken breasts. Sid dishes I have had it with are asparagus, grilled brussels sprouts, curry couscous and rice pilaf. 5 minutes to prepare, 30 minutes to marinate. "Mmmm, those are great thighs!"

Servings: 1-2

Ingredients:

2 skinless chicken thighs
1/8 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1

Blueberry Sunrise Smoothie

Makes: 2 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
Start to Finish: 15 mins

Ingredients :

Nonstick cooking spray
1 egg, beaten
1 banana, peeled, cut up, and frozen
1 6 ounce carton plain low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup halved seedless grapes, frozen
1/3 cup frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
Blueberries and halved seedless grapes (optional)

Directions :

Lightly coat a small unheated nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-low

Honeydew-Kiwifruit Smoothie

Makes: 3 servings
Ingredients :

2 cups cubed honeydew
1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut up
1 kiwifruit, peeled and cut up
2 - 3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup ice cubes
Honeydew and/or kiwifruit slices

Directions :

In a blender container, combine honeydew, apple, kiwifruit, sugar, and lime juice. Cover and blend until smooth.
Add ice cubes; cover and blend until cubes are crushed and mixture is slushy. Garnish with additional

Steak Salad with Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette

Total Time: 21 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 6 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Ingredients :

1 pound skirt or flank steak
Salt and pepper
4 cups chopped red leaf lettuce
1 cup watercress leaves
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup diced cucumber
1/3 cup chopped scallions
1 cup peanut sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

Directions :

Season steak with salt and pepper. Place in preheated grill pan that has

Grilled Steak and Papaya Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 35 min
Prep: 15 min
Inactive: 1 hr 10 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Ingredients :

4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Thai bird chile, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Papaya Dressing, recipe follows

Directions :

Place garlic, chile, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and oil in a mini food

The Best Steak Marinade

Prep Time: 5 Min
Ready In: 5 Min

Ingredients :

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Directions :

Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

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Senin, 26 Desember 2011

Festive Honey-Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables With Saffron

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

6 large carrots , peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
6 large parsnips , peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths
6 -12 pink shallots , peeled and halved if very large
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon honey , to taste heated through until runny
3 g powdered saffron or 6 -12 saffron threads , softened in a little warm water
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons celery seeds
chopped lovage (to garnish) or parsley (to garnish)
sea salt
black

Low Fat Crock Pot Mexican Cheesy Chicken With Black Beans

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans , drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn , drained
1 (15 ounce) jar salsa
4 ounces fat free cream cheese
4 ounces nonfat sour cream

Directions:

Place all ingredients except cream cheese and sour cream in crock pot.
Cook on low 6 hours or on high 4 hours.
Last 45 minutes add sour cream and cream cheese.

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