Stir-Fry With Tofu, Green Beans And Tomatoes Recipe

July 15, 2010
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If you want something healthy and flavorful for a meal, then this is the perfect recipe for you. The combination of tofu, green beans and tomatoes with the hint of oyster sauce and spicy Thai chili paste makes this an incredibly delicious dish.

Here’s a recipe from The Gloriously Gluten-Free Cookbook by Vanessa Maltin.

Ingredients: (serves 4)

3 tablespoons vegetables oil

10 ounces tofu, cut into 1 x 1 x 1/2-inch slices

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

8 ounces fresh green beans, ends broken off

1 cup sliced onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 cup vegetable stock

2 tomatoes, diced

1 tablespoon gluten-free chili sauce (such as Thai Kitchen brand)

Procedure:

- Heat a large wok or nonstick skillet over high heat) it is…

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Cheese Flautas With Cilantro Peseto Recipe

May 30, 2010
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I usually don’t like eating Mexican foods. It’s just too bland for my taste buds except maybe for the chili salsa. However, this dish made me think otherwise. The combination of the flautas with the ground beef and cheddar cheese is astronomically the best Mexican food I’ve had in years.

Here’s a recipe from Martha Stewart.

Ingredients: (serves 3)

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, sliced

3/4 cup hulled pumpkin seeds

1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons lime juice

salt and pepper

8 corn tortillas

1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

1/4 cup peanut oil

Salsa

Procedure:

- Place a skillet over medium heat. Soften the tortillas on the skillet for a few second each side. Set aside. Pour 2 tablespoons…

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Braised Chicken With Leeks And Cream Recipe

May 30, 2010
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I have lots of time on my hands now, so I decided to look for a rather complicated recipe that I can prepare for my family tonight. This dish is not exactly what you would call complicated, but it do combine many layers of preparations and cooking, so I think that this would be just right for a hearty meal later on.

This recipe is from Blake Royer who founded The Paupered Chef.

Ingredients: (serves 2)

2 chicken legs and thighs, skin-on and bone-in

Salt and pepper

1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola

1 large leek, dark green part cut off, cut into thin strips

2 cloves garlic

1/4 cup white wine

1 1/2 cups chicken stock or water

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Sopa de Ajo Garlic Soup Recipe

May 30, 2010
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Most comfort foods include chicken pot pie, chicken soup or some chunky chowder; but for me, there’s something about garlic soup that calms me after a grueling day at work.

Here’s a recipe from Mario Batali’s Spain: A Culinary Road Trip.

Ingredients: (serves 3)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 pound stale bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon hot pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika)

Salt

4 cups chicken stock

3 poached eggs

Procedures:

- Pour the olive oil into a pot. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the cubed bread. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the bread is lightly browned. Toss in the garlic, pimentón, and a pinch of salt. Stir well, and…

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David Lebovitz’s Lime Marshmallow Pie Recipe

May 19, 2010
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The first time I saw this recipe, I immediately started closing the book since I decided I can’t possibly have the time and energy to concoct this dessert. And yet, I can’t help but challenge myself with this throwback to a key lime pie dessert.

With perfectly frosted icing on top, this Lime Marshmallow Pie is probably the best dish you can make if you have enough time.

This recipe is from Ready for Dessert by David Lebovitz.

Ingredients: (makes one 9-inch cake that is good for 8 servings)

For the crust

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon salt

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled, plus…

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Strawberry Shake Recipe

May 18, 2010
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It’s summer season in this part of the globe. And as I sweltered under the heat of the sun, I also crave for something so frivolous as a strawberry shake. This recipe is basically like a throwback to the 60’s where you can see your friends hang out in side street cafes sipping fruit shakes instead of a Starbucks coffee.

This recipe is from AllRecipes.com.

Ingredients: (serves one)

4 cups strawberries, hulled

2 cups ice cubes

2 cups milk

4 cups strawberry ice cream

2 teaspoons white sugar

Procedure:

In a blender combine strawberries, ice, milk, ice cream and sugar. Blend until smooth.

I am starting to believe that people of yesteryears have better shot of living a longer and healthier…

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Avocado Guacamole Recipe

May 18, 2010
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Guacamole is an avocado dip that originated in Mexico, and has become popular throughout the rest of the world. Perfect recipes for guacamole begins with good ripe avocados, tomatoes and onions and some salt and pepper to taste. You can also add some salsa, chili, peppers, lime, fresh garlic and cilantro.

Here’s a recipe from GuacamoleRecipe.

Ingredients:

2 medium Ripe Avocados, halved, pitted, and removed from peel

1- 2 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 cup Chunky Medium or Hot Salsa

1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt

Procedure:

* Sprinkle avocado with lemon juice.
* Mash avocado with fork.
* Fold in chunky salsa and sea salt.
* Refrigerate until serving.

This recipe is perfect for small parties and friend’s overnights. You can pair this…

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Get To Know Chinese Chives

May 18, 2010
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Also called the jiu cai, these Chinese Chives are more recognizable than herbs. These chives have a garlicky flavor and juicy, crisp texture that are perfect for stir-fried. You can also add them to dumplings.

There is also one other variety of the Chinese chives—called the Chinese yellow chives. These are chives that grow under cover without exposure to sunlight, which causes the yellow pigment. Then, there are also the flowering chives, which are named for their hollow, light green stems and yellow buds. The stalks are light and crisp though these kinds of chives have considerably less garlicky flavor than the green and yellow varieties.

You can find Chinese chives in…

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Lobster Rolls Recipe

May 17, 2010
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If you want something simple but decadent for lunch or dinner, then this recipe will shock you. The combination of the pricey lobster meat with an ordinary hotdog bun will make you think this is just another sandwich. But remember that lobster meat is the classiest seafood meat out there. The taste is divine. Mixed with homemade mayonnaise, this dish is simply something all your guests would crave long after the party has ended.

This recipe is from Edible: A Celebration of Local Foods by Tracey Ryder.

Ingredients: (serves

4 Maine lobsters (1 1/4 pounds each)

1/2 cup Homemade Mayonnaise, or commercial

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

8 top-sliced, pull-apart hot dog rolls

Procedure:

- Fill a large…

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Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler Recipe

May 17, 2010
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This is one of my most favorite desserts ever (aside from that decadent chocolate mousse at our club house). This dish takes some work, but I swear to you that it is probably the most satisfying desserts you can have after a long day at work.

This recipe is from SimplyRecipes.com.

Ingredients: (serves 6)

Fruit mixture

4 1/2 cups rhubarb stalks cut into 1-inch pieces (Trim outside stringy layer of large rhubarb stalks; make sure to trim away any and discard of the leaves which are poisonous; trim ends.)

1 1/2 cups strawberries, stemmed and sliced

1/2 cup white sugar

2 Tablespoons of quick cooking tapioca

1 teaspoon of grated orange peel

Cobbler crust

2 Tbsp white sugar

1 cup all purpose…

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