1 big bowl of shredded lettuce (1/2 inch wide)
1 onion
1 tomato
1 egg (boiled)
vinegar
salt
sugar
1. Place in a big bowl the shredded lettuce and add the diced onions, tomatoes, and eggs.
2. Mix the salt, sugar, and vinegar according to taste.
3. Pour the vinegar mixture to the lettuce before serving.
Pinoy spaghetti is quite popular among kids in the Philippines. A simple version actually is sold at McDonald’s and Jollibee, called McSpaghetti and Jollibee spaghetti respectively. However, you can make this simple meal at home for your family with little effort. Make sure you have all the right ingredients and follow the steps to the letter, and you will have a satisfying spaghetti in no time. The most time consuming part of making this spaghetti is the time it takes to cook, but it will be well worth it when you finally taste the Pinoy Spaghetti.
This tasty recipe is sweeter and a darker red than the traditional Italian spaghetti. It features some of the Philippine’s local favorites, making it truly amazing. It can be made within an hour, including prep and cooking time. This tastes a bit sweeter compared to food storage spaghetti.
• 2.2 pounds of spaghetti noodles
• 1.65 pounds of ground beef
• 1 cup of minced onion
• 26.5 ounces of spaghetti sauce
• 1.65 pounds of hot dogs
• 1 head of finely minced garlic
• 1 box of quick melt cheese
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 bottle of banana ketchup
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• salt and pepper (optional)
First, cook the spaghetti noodles per the directions. Cut the slightly frozen hot dogs into wedges, by splitting the hot dog in half and doing slanted cuts. Heat up some oil in a pan, and sauté the onions and garlic. Add in the ground meat, and cook it until it is browned. Sprinkle pepper and salt on it to taste. Pour in the water, ketchup, sugar and spaghetti sauce. Mix all of the contents, and let it simmer until it gets thick and red, which should be about 10 minutes. Then, add the hot dogs to the sauce, mix the hot dogs in well and let them rest.
Since you have not cooked the spaghetti in with the sauce, you might want to rinse the noodles off to rid them of the extra starch. Top your noodles with the sauce, sprinkle the melt cheese on it, and voila you have a tasty Filipino spaghetti dish to enjoy. The banana ketchup, which is a popular Filipino sauce, really adds a different flair to this family favorite. You may enjoy this recipe so much that you decide to share it on your Facebook, Twitter or other social media pages, so that your friends and family can make this delicious meal.
The diverse and vast Indian cuisine mesmerizes all with its amazing taste and flavor. One of the most cherished of all, Kashmiri cuisine represents the culinary delights from Kashmir and reflects significant influence of the cuisines from parts of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. Kashmiri cuisine makes use of large amount of yoghurt, mutton and turmeric. The popular dishes like Razmah Goagi, Gaad and Yakhein taste superb.
Kashmiri cuisine which is called Kashur Khyon in Kashmiri has its history dated back to many hundred years and since then this cuisine has been influenced greatly by the cooking styles of various areas. It was the Kashmiri Pandits who influenced this cuisine first and then this cuisine was greatly influenced by Timur, after he invaded this land. Mutton, being the major ingredient in all Kashmiri foods, the notable presence of it is found in more than thirty varieties of items made of mutton. Another popular delicacy of this place is Balti curries that came from Baltistan area of Pakistan. There are some fine restaurants in various parts of the country that serve yummy and delicious Kashmiri food.
When you are in Delhi and looking for exotic Kashmiri and North Indian cuisine, Chor Bizzare is the right place for you serving exclusive Kashmiri specialties, batter fried lotus stems, Goshtaba and Wazwan which is a Kashmiri feast with 36 mouth-watering courses.
In South Delhi one of the popular Kashmiri restaurants is Kashmiri Kitchen. This non-veg restaurant serves a great variety of excellent kebabs. For the special Kashmiri dishes over here you have to place order well-advance.
Having expertise in Kashmiri and Mughlai dishes, Coriander Leaf is also a good place to savor one of the best dishes.
Kashmiri Wazwan is one of the finest restaurants in Delhi serving Kashmiri cuisine with more than 30 delicious Kashmiri dishes. The taste and variety of the dishes will amaze you. The excellent interior and great service will make the foodies overjoyed.
Author Bio: Sandeep Arora is a senior chef who has been working as the Chief Chef in the top hotels of India for twelve years now. He has written many articles on restaurants in Mumbai. In this article he is providing us with some valuable information on Kashmiri cuisine.
Sorbet is the frozen dessert which is extremely popular among calorie conscious people. As it is made from sweetened water or liqueur, it does not contain fat like ice creams. This article will help you to prepare Sorbet easily at your own kitchen.
Sorbet is a widely popular frozen dessert which is made from either sweetened water or liqueur. Calorie conscious people choose Sorbet over ice creams because it offers least calorie unlike those dairy products. No doubt, ice creams and custards have high level of butter fat which is a must no-no for fitness freaks. But it’s not necessary for them to keep all the desserts at bay when sorbet is on the course. There are only few easy steps in sorbet recipe. So you can make them at your own kitchen whenever you wish.
The range of sorbet recipe is wide for sure! Though the base is sweetened water or wine sometimes, the flavor can be of various fruits and syrups. That’s why lactose intolerant or vegan people have no issues with sorbets. The following is a list of some popular sorbets which can also be prepared at home easily.
• Fresh, Creamy Sorbets
• Pineapple Sorbet
• Pink Grapefruit Sorbet
• Key Lime Sorbet with Gingersnaps
• Bitter-sweet Chocolate Sorbet
• Lime Basil Sorbet
• Strawberry-Black Pepper Sorbet
• Lemonade Iced Tea Sorbet
• Bitter-sweet Chocolate-Cherry Sorbet
• Rhubarb Sorbet
• Fresh Orange Sorbet
• Limoncello-Mint Sorbet with Fresh Blackberries
• Buttermilk Sorbet with Strawberries
• French Martini Sorbet
• Spicy Lemon Sorbet
• Mango-Agave Sorbet
From the very name, you can imagine how delicious the sorbets will be. But if you are trying your hand in making sorbet for the first time, it will be easy for you to start with a simpler sorbet recipe. So making pineapple sorbet in three easy steps is here for you.
• 1 small pineapple, peeled and cored
• 1 cup and 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Mint Sprigs (to decor)
1. At first, take a fresh and cleanly peeled pineapple. Then cut it into 2 inch pieces. Place the pieces into a food processor and add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice into it. Let it be processed until a smooth mixture is formed.
2. When the mixture becomes smooth, add 1 cup and 2 tablespoons sugar into it. Process it again for a minute or a bit more until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Now you have to pour the whole mixture into the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer. The time for freezing it depends on the capacity of your freezer. When you find the texture becoming thicker, bring it out. Now pour the thick yellow mixture into a freezer-safe container with spoon. Cover and freeze it for 1 hour or until it gets firm.
One, who does not have an ice-cream freezer, can use a covered metal bowl. For them, the mixture has to be frozen for 3 hours or until it becomes hard on the outside but fluffy in the middle. Then remove it from the freezer, beat it with a whisk until it gets smooth, and place it again in the freezer with a cover. Keep it for at least 4 hours or until it gets firm.
Your Pineapple Sorbet is ready to serve. Serve it in ice cream bowls with mint springs on it.
Every day, people are battling against the adverse effects of stress. This is so true especially now that stress has become an inevitable part of our daily routine. Whether you are working in an office or just staying at home, stress will never seem to leave your side. It will always be there ready to hop on you anytime your health goes down. This is the reason why we need to see to it that we are eating the right foods every day to make us stronger against stress and anxiety. Thus, the need to prepare nutritious dishes becomes highly important. To ensure that you get the most essential nutrients in your daily diet, try Pinoy vegetable salads. These salads are healthy, delicious and yet very easy to prepare. Preparing it does not have to mean additional stress on your part. Some of these sumptuous salads include the following:
Radish-Tomato Salad
Radish is anti-congestive, meaning they relieve the congestion in our respiratory system. Eating radishes will help us clear the congestion when we catch colds, or if we have an allergic flare-up, and infections. On the other hand, tomatoes are also proven to produce lycopene, an antioxidant well-known to fight free radicals that cause cancer. Let us try to incorporate Radish-Tomato Salad in our diet and enjoy the many health benefits it provides.
This salad is so easy to prepare. First, roast the tomatoes then let it cool down. Grate the radishes. If the tomato is cool enough, peel the skin and mix it with some chopped onions. Mix 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, and ¼ cup of calamansi juice. Add the tomato and grated radish. Mix altogether lightly. It is best to serve this cold.
Eggplant Salad
Eggplant is a high-fiber vegetable. Eating this vegetable has been proven to reduce the risk of any cancerous diseases. It is also good for people who are trying to lose some extra weight. And, since this vegetable is watery it will also help you to have a better skin tone. So, if you look haggard due to the stress and anxiety that surrounds you try to eat the Eggplant salad or “Ensaladang Talong” as Filipino people call it.
First, grill the eggplant until it is blackened. Cool it down for a moment then peel the eggplant skin. Mix, chopped tomatoes, medium sized chili, 2 tbsp of soy sauce, vinegar, salt, lemon, black pepper and onions altogether. Lastly, add your skinned eggplant with the mixed ingredients. You can also serve it together with roasted vegetables or grilled fish.
Pinoy Apple Salad
Apple is good for your health. Some studies reveal that eating apple can slowdown the symptoms of aging and can also prevent you from suffering Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. Apple is rich with antioxidants, and is also called as brain food for it contains nutrients that improve cognitive functioning. Thus, your brain becomes more capable of coping with the causes of stress. Now, go ahead and try eating apple with a Pinoy twist.
In preparing Pinoy Apple Salad, the first thing that you are going to do is to mix calamansi juice and evaporated milk together. Add condense milk. Then, cut apples into bite sizes and mix it with celery in a separate tray. Blend the milk mixture together with the apples and celery. Lastly, let it chill before serving your Pinoy apple salad.
Pickled Mangoes
Pickled mangoes are very well-known to Filipinos because mango is Philippine’s National Fruit. It tastes good and can be a very good source of vitamins such as A, B and C. It is also rich in minerals like potassium, iron and calcium. Eating pickled mangoes are good for hypertensive people to replenish their energy after any physical and stressful activities they had. Green Mangoes are also proven to be effective in reducing your cholesterol levels. With all these health benefits, guess you already want to know how to make pickled mangoes, right? Here’s how:
First, cut some green mangoes into strips. Throw away the seeds, then place all the mango strips in a glass jar. Add 1 tbsp of salt and water. Pickled mangoes are ready to be served within 3 or 4 days.
Do not let stress and anxiety ruin your good day. Start and end your day in a healthy way. These healthy recipes are undeniably good for you to win your battle against stress.
About the Author: Ryan Rivera used to suffer from anxiety attacks for seven years. He now advocates healthy living as the best weapon against anxiety and depression. You can read more of his articles at Calm Clinic.
Steak is one of the simplest, most delicious and most impressive meals to serve. Start with a great piece of steak, such as Lone Mountain Wagyu, and treat it right – it won’t let you down! With any method of cooking, you may defrost your steak in the refrigerator, but be sure to bring to room temperature on the counter for the last half hour. For cooking with a meat thermometer: 145°= medium, 170°= well done. Without a thermometer, pierce with a meat fork to judge by pinkness of juices. With that out of the way, let’s review your options:
Searing: When beginning to cook, make sure the whole side begins to cook at the same time. Searing steak seals it, trapping juices inside. Listen for the sizzle and the steak after cooking! (This cannot be stressed enough.) Do not cut into cooked steak for at least 7 – 10 minutes. Juice and tenderness are increased during this resting stage. If you’d prefer to bake, you can also start by searing the meat in a cast-iron skillet on your regular burner. Then simply place the pan in the oven at 350° until done. There are many recipes available for baking steaks; if yours calls for dipping in batter, this should be done before the searing. Let rest before cutting.
Frying: A cast iron skillet is unbeatable for frying steak. Many love a good marinade for the flavor added by garlic and herbs; others feel that a marinade should be used only on tougher cuts of steak. If you decide upon marinade, only lightly oil the pan. A marinade does not have to take long. Pop your thoroughly defrosted steak into a Ziploc bag with olive oil, vinegar, fresh salt and pepper and herbs of your choice for about an hour. Your pan should be on highest heat and truly hot when the steak is dropped in. As soon as it is seared on one side, turn it over. When seared on second side, immediately reduce heat to finish cooking to desired doneness. If you should decide against marinade, use a bit more oil in the pan. Rub fresh salt and pepper into your steak. Add herbs such as garlic if desired, but rub thoroughly into the meat. With your pan at highest heat, drop the steak in so the entire surface is seared. Turn to sear other side and reduce heat to complete cooking. Add sauce items, such as onions or mushrooms. Complete your sauce. Allow dish to rest.
Broiling: Prepare for marinade or non-marinade. You may use a cast iron skillet for this or any service dish certified to withstand broiling. 4” from heat is about right. When seared, turn and reduce heat until cooked. Let rest.
Grilling: Prepare by marinading for a little while or just throw it on the grill. Either way, grill the steak on both sides and immediately remove it to rest. But be aware, this method has been known to get your testosterone flowing!
No matter what method you use, it’s important that the steak looks as good as it will eventually taste. I like my steak medium rare, so this is what it looks like in the end:
So what’s your favorite method? Let me know in the comments so we can all learn from your experiences!
Vegetables and fruits are an important part of any healthy meal and should not be substituted if you are to live a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, it is important to find the best fruits and vegetables when visiting a grocery store to buy them for home use. Most grocery stores have them displayed on shelves, and at first glance they all look fresh and healthy but with further scrutiny it is revealed that some of them are either too ripe or not ripe at all. Since, the vegetables and fruits that are used at home are diverse, it is important to know what to look out for when making a selection so that you always end up with the best.
Some of the general tips that need to be considered when choosing fruits as well as vegetables on a regular basis include:
First, is the smell test which is able to tell you about the quality of the fruit or vegetable that you want to buy? Fruit that is ripe has a fragrant aroma that resembles its taste when it is eaten, while fruit that is unripe has no distinctive smell. To be able to smell the fruits as well as vegetables well, hold them at the place where they were connected to their stem, and while placing them near your nose and take in a deep breath. The ones with the strongest smell are the most ripe, and for fruits can be eaten immediately. However, for some vegetables such as eggplants, the smelling test is not applicable.
Second, those that have the brightest colour are likely to be ripe and healthy as well apart from not having blemishes or any bruises. The skin of the fruit or vegetables should be filled with its natural colour, without having any white sheen or even dull colour that may indicate that it lacks some nutrients or is unripe.
Third, when pressing ripe and healthy vegetables or fruits they should be firm but not necessarily hard. The firmness may usually vary from one type of produce to another and so comparing one or two from one batch will be able to help decide on the best ones. Fruits should be plump as most of them are expected to be juicy as well as moist, while vegetables should have ends that are not easily bent if they are to be chosen.
Fourth, the weight of the fruit or vegetable is also important as the more heavy ones are likely to be much healthier. This may mostly apply to fruits more than vegetables and can be ascertained through the picking of fruits of the same type and gauging their weight, the heaviest is likely to be of good quality.
Lastly, fruits as well as vegetables that are in season are the best as they are generally fresh and can be easily found in most markets because they are available in large amounts. In addition, they are likely to be much cheaper as well.
About the Author: My Food (www.myfood.co.uk) enables people to lead a healthier lifestyle by providing well balanced delivery diets.
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Having a gluten intolerance can make it difficult to add variety to your diet. Your favorite asian dishes are impossible to make without gluten right? Wrong. You can enjoy all of your favorite asian dishes without all the gluten! My favorites are egg rolls. Here is a great recipe I have been using for years, for gluten free egg rolls made with wonton wrappers or rice paper and all gluten free ingredients!
7 tablespoons tamari
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 garlic cloves
12 ounce bag of fresh cabbage
2 large carrots, grated
cornstarch
Moist, gluten-free Wonton Wrappers or rice paper, doubled and cut into squares
Tamari soy sauce to taste
Vegetable oil
Cooking the filling:
1. Brown the ground beef and put it to the side.
2. Combine the apple cider vinegar, tamari, honey, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch together and mix.
3. Separate the sauce this created into two separate bowls.
4. Add the ground beef to one of the bowls and mix together then let it sit at room temperature during the next few steps so the sauce can absorb into the beef more.
5. Fry the garlic in the sesame oil, over medium heat, for 3 minutes.
6. Add the cabbage, carrots, and the bowl of sauce you did not add the ground beef to.
7. Turn the stove to medium-low, cover the skillet and toss occasionally. Cook like this for about 5 minutes.
8. Add the sauce with the beef in it and another tablespoon of cornstarch.
9. Toss and cook another minute or so.
10. Allow it to cool down and then pour the mixture into a strainer to separate the remaining liquid and sauce that was not absorbed. We want the mixture to be dry when we start wrapping the egg rolls.
Wrapping and frying the egg roll:
1. Take the gluten-free wonton wrappers or rice paper square and place some of the filling towards one of the corners.
2. Roll over that corner closest to the filling very tightly around the mixture.
3. Continue to roll until you reach the middle of the square.
4. Fold in both sides tightly and continue to roll until the egg roll is completely sealed.
5. Repeat with each additional gluten-free Wonton Wrappers or rice paper square.
6. Once all egg rolls are wrapped and ready, Fry for 1 minute on each side, in vegetable oil on medium heat.
7. Add Tamari soy sauce (gluten-free) to taste.
I really hope you enjoy the recipe!
Author bio: When Dusty isn’t cooking delicious, gluten-free dishes; he writes about business process automation software and technology trends.
½ Kg chicken (cut according to preference)
3 cups water
1 egg (beaten)
1 cup flour
3 tsps lime juice
2 tsps fish sauce
1/8 tsp pepper
1. Mix the lime juice, fish sauce, and chicken. Have it boil for 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Place the chicken in a big container and add the pepper.
3. Mix the egg and flour. Dip the chicken in this mixture.
4. Deep fry.
5. Serve while still a bit hot.