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Chicken Curry

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All my calorie counting flew out the window today because of this yummy dish:

Chicken Curry

One serving of this delicious meal is a whopping 614 calories!!! Look at the oil, which is the main culprit why it is so delicious in the first place! Good thing I do not have oily skin, I’d need a natural acne cleanser for this!

Ingredients :

  • 2-3 tbsp. oil
  • 3 potatoes, peeled, quartered and fried
  • 1 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 1 tbsp. patis (fish sauce)
  • 3 tbsp. curry powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into big squares
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into big squares
  • 3 celery stalks, cut into 1-1/2” long
  • 1 cup coconut milk or evaporated milk

Cooking Procedures :

  1. Pan fry potatoes. Set aside.
  2. In the same pan, fry chicken pieces and brown a little.
  3. Add garlic and onion. Sauté for a few minutes until soft.
  4. Pour in patis and season with curry powder, salt and pepper. Stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Add water. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat; add celery, bell peppers and fried potatoes. Simmer for 3 minutes or until half done.
  6. Add milk and stir occasionally. Cook for another 7 minutes (or lesser when using evaporated milk because the liquids will curled).
  7. Remove from heat. Serve hot.

Party Planning

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It is no secret that I do not really cook. Entertaining for me at home involves pizza, pasta, soda and plastic paper plates from Yellow Cab Pizza all the time. Better spend money and enjoy than to cook and have your guests eat burnt food is what I always tell myself.

 

Setting up a party isn’t always easy, especially if you’re the host. To help with this, one good tip that you should probably keep in mind is the checklist, which consists of all of the things that need to be done and when you need to do them. Here are some points you might want to consider.

1. Think through your guest list. Determine the number of guests coming. Make sure people RSVP!
2. Once you’ve a guest list, believe by means of the timing. Make sure you make all the details clear.

3. Pick a theme. People are much more most likely to arrive out if there’s a call to action. Host an ugly sweater party, a potluck or a party for watching the season finale of the favorite show. It doesn’t actually matter what the theme is itself, but having one is likely to motivate your guests by giving them a thing to obtain excited about. Besides, half the fun of party planning really planning anything.

4. Get sufficient refreshments.

5. Take lots of pictures. And make sure you are in them!

After you are done with basics, you must focus on the highlight of the party – FOOD! There are two things that you should always have plenty of supply of: finger foods or appetizers and drinks or refreshments. We don’t control the flow or the length of the party at times and these two will make extended party times easier. Party Food Recipes can always be found online and I suggest you have a list of great appetizers on standby. It also makes a great serving food for guests during impromptu visits.

Some recipes to try:

  • Mexican Cheese Fondue
  • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Chicken and Artichoke Pizza
  • 7 Layer Dip
  • Spicy Pecan Nibbles
  • Watermelon Champagne Punch
  • Jello Shots
  • Grilled Ahi Tuna Sandwiches

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    image Cream Cheese Wonton

    Ingredients:

    • 1 – 8 oz. package of cream cheese softened
    • 16 – Wonton Wrappers
    • Oil for Frying
    • 1 – Jar of Sweet and Sour sauce for dipping

     

    Preparation:

    1. Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer or pour into a deep skillet on high temperature. Vegetable oil or peanut oil works best.
    2. While oil is heating, lay out as many wrappers as you plan to use.
    3. Have a small bowl of water nearby to wet your fingers in.
    4. Put a small dab of cream cheese in one corner of each wrapper, about 1/2” from the edges. Use about 1 tsp.
    5. Using your fingers, wet the two edges nearest the cream cheese, then fold the other half down and seal the edges, making a triangle shape.
    6. Seal the edges tightly, but try to leave small gaps at the corners so the triangles will not expand so much that they burst.
    7. Drop several wontons into oil at a time. Turn over when the edges start to brown and cook for another minute or two.
    8. Set on paper towels to drain, then serve hot with sweet-and-sour sauce.

    Powdered French Toast

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    Here is what I have been eating for breakfast twice a week (I try to control myself). And I try to limit myself to four pieces. I don’t add maple syrup anymore as the toast alone is sinful already (condensed milk + eggs). Then I always complain I don’t lose weight fast enough! I pair this with a tall (really tall) glass of iced coffee and I know I am starting my day right!

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    Easy French Toast

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cooking Time: 15 minutes

    Ingredient List:

    1 cup whipping cream
    1/4 cup confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
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    1 loaf of Texas toast
    4 eggs
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/8 cup milk
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    pure maple syrup

    Kitchen Equipment Needed

    Large frying pan
    2 medium mixing bowls
    Electric mixer

    Instructions:

    Step 1: Chill a medium mixing bowl and beaters for your electric mixer for 10 minutes in the freezer.

    Step 2: Beat 1 cup of whipping cream and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve the French toast.

    Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl, break four eggs and whisk together.

    Step 4: Add milk and cinnamon and whisk into the eggs.

    Step 5: Preheat frying pan or griddle to a medium heat.

    Step 6: Dip a piece of Texas toast into the egg mixtue with a fork and coat both sides of the bread evenly.

    Step 7: Place in heated pan or griddle. Repeat with as many pieces of bread will fit into the pan at once.

    Step 8: Fry until golden brown.

    Serve hot and serve with butter, maple syrup, a spoon of whipped cream and a dusting of confectioners sugar.

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    Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter

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    Tomato Sauce with Butter and Onions

    Adapted from Marcela Hazan’s Essentials of Italian Cooking

    Another thing that blew my mind about this sauce: I, for one, am a grated parmesan junkie. I not only sprinkle it over my bowl of pasta, I like to have additional nearby, to apply a fresh coat to the layers of pasta that follow. So you can imagine my shock to find that I liked this dish even more without the parmesan. The flavor of the sauce is so delicate, fresh and sweet that it needed nothing at all.

    Serves 4 as a main course; makes enough sauce to lightly coat most of a pound of spaghetti

    28 ounces (800 grams) whole peeled tomatoes from a can (San Marzano, if you can find them)*
    5 tablespoons (70 grams) unsalted butter
    1 medium-sized yellow onion, peeled and halved
    Salt to taste

    Put the tomatoes, onion and butter in a heavy saucepan (it fit just right in a 3-quart) over medium heat. Bring the sauce to a simmer then lower the heat to keep the sauce at a slow, steady simmer for about 45 minutes, or until droplets of fat float free of the tomatoes. Stir occasionally, crushing the tomatoes against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat, discard the onion, add salt to taste (you might find, as I did, that your tomatoes came salted and that you didn’t need to add more) and keep warm while you prepare your pasta.

    Serve with spaghetti, with or without grated parmesan cheese to pass.

    * I liked this enough to make us more the next day, but I only had a can of tomato puree. It also worked well, despite having slightly less texture. You will need a little less simmering time as the tomatoes are already broken down.

     

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    I Love Me Some Bananas!

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    I love bananas! I seriously can eat them all day. I was looking for hot tub covers to recommend to a friend when I came across banana recipes that look easy to try.

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    Bananas are rich in Vitamin B and potassium, and these two are necessary in the production of sex hormone. The sugar in bananas is easily digested by the body, thus it is a good source of instant energy boost for those times when you are feeling weak and fatigued. With a good amount of iron, banana also stimulates the production of hemoglobin in the blood.

    I especially like the export quality ones – those are the best ones dipped in chocolate!

    You might want to try these recipes:

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    Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

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    Banana Chocolate Trifle

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    Nutella Banana Panini

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    Strawberry Banana Tarragon Milkshake

    I hope I can make the banana chocolate dip bread soon!

    More Recipes.

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    I am trying to cook more at home and since I really do not know how to cook, it has been hard trying to come up with different recipes everyday, especially if you have kids under 10 as your main eaters. Plus, I only cook chicken these days as I am trying to stay away from pork. It has been proven effective as I do not have breakouts anymore nor need an acne pill.

    I am trying to cook in batches because I do not have time to spend hours everyday in the kitchen when I need to work, clean up the house and look after my kids, so this one might be interesting. My son loves toppings!

     

    Recipe: Kip Saté a La Mina

    Ingredients:

    • chicken breasts or fillet
    • garlic
    • onion or scallions ( I used scallions coz TS doesn’t like onions)
    • soy sauce
    • vinegar
    • ketchup
    • sugar ( I used granulated white)
    • peanut butter

    Procedure:

    1. Chop onions or scallions and cut chicken into cubes.
    2. Heat pan and add cooking oil.  When it is hot enogh, add the chicken and cook it to brown.
    3. Once brown, you can either take the chicken out of the pan or toss them on the side as you make a place to sauté the garlic and then the onions or the white part of your scallions.
    4. Season with soy sauce and stir.  Add a small amount of water to cook the chicken more.
    5. Then add a little bit of vinegar to neutralize the flavor.  Stir.
    6. Squeeze in some ketchup to give a sweet taste.  Stir.
    7. If you’re using scallions, now is the time to add the green leaves of it.
    8. Stir in about two tablespoon or so of peanut butter and remove from heat.  The peanut butter will thicken the sauce and will give the soul of this dish.
    9. Serve with rice and some love!

    You can top it on plain white rice or side it with flavored rice.  I served mine with Cheddar Broccoli Rice and the flavor is overpowering.  I think this dish is best with plain white rice.  It was a knock out!  Try it and see for yourself.  With this recipe, everyone can cook!

    Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

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    A creamy macaroni and cheese recipe, made with Cheddar cheese sauce, cooked macaroni, and seasonings. Top this with buttered bread crumbs, if you wish.

    Ingredients:

    • 5 cups cooked macaroni (8 ounces raw)
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 4 tablespoons flour
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 pepper, or to taste
    • 2 cups milk
    • 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
    • paprika, optional

    Preparation:

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir flour into the butter until smooth and bubbly. Stir in salt. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese and continue to cook and stir until melted. In an 8×10-inch baking dish, alternate layers of macaroni and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
    Serves 6.

    Recipe: Breaded Chicken with Lemon Glaze

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    Breaded Chicken with Lemon Glaze
    I would be doing this for the kids. They always love fried chicken so this would be a welcome variation.

    We are trying to eat less pork and beef so this will perfect.

     

    Spend quality time with your loved one with this crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside lemony-sweet dish.

    Serves     2  Prep Time 10 minutes  Cooking Time 15 minutes

    3 chicken breasts, deboned and cut into strips
    salt and pepper to taste
    1/2 cup flour
    1 large egg, beaten
    1/2 cup Japanese breadcrumbs

    For the lemon glaze
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    1/2 cup water
    3 tablespoons lemon juice
    3 tablespoons honey
    parsley for garnish

    1     Season chicken with salt and pepper. Coat with flour, followed by beaten egg, then with breadcrumbs. Fry chicken in oil until golden.
    Set aside.
    2 Make the glaze: Dissolve cornstarch in water then throw this mixture in, along with all the other ingredients, in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat, until it boils and becomes slightly thick. Drizzle glaze on chicken or serve on the side. Garnish with parsley.

    Yummy tip:     Prefer a stronger tangy flavor? Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon honey to the recipe.

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