tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179404769822355742024-03-12T16:14:43.210-07:00Food For Your MoodAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-5657858689002938772015-10-13T06:20:00.000-07:002015-10-13T06:20:17.847-07:00Scary Halloween Cocktails<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Hosting
a frightful Halloween party? It is often said that "All Hallows'
Eve is one of the nights when the veil between the worlds is thin -
and whether you believe in such things or not, those roaming spirits
probably believe in you, or at least acknowledge your existence,
considering that it used to be their own". There is no doubt
that the air feels very different on Halloween, Ho-Ha-Ha-Ha. Scared?
Don’t be scared, enjoy the thrill and exotic Halloween Party Menu.
Hope you loved my last year’s Halloween recipes. <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/smore-halloween-food-ideas/" target="_blank">Halloween<span style="color: black;"> </span>party</a> is
incomplete without creepy cocktails. Serve these cool sips and your
party would be a deadly success. Halloween gives us an opportunity to
be really creative. So show your creativity through these cocktails.
Let’s go for Black Magic Martini and Scary Green Jelly Cocktail.
When it comes to Halloween party, these two cocktails, as bad as
hell, are always ordered among the top drinks.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Black
Magic Martini</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
ounces Vodka,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
ounce Blue Curacao,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
ounce Raspberry Liqueur,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Lemon
twist for garnish (Optional).</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:- </span></b></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1.
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2.
Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve chilled!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Scary
Green Jelly Cocktail</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
quart Hot Water,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
liters Ginger Ale,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
cups White Sugar,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
1/2 cups Cold Water,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
can Pineapple Juice,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
cans Orange Juice Concentrate,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
ounce Green Lime Flavored Jelly Mix.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1.
In a large saucepan dissolve the gelatin in 1 quart of hot water.
Allow to cool.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2.
When gelatin is cool, pour into a large punch bowl, stir in pineapple
juice, orange juice concentrate, sugar and 4 1/2 cups cold water. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3.
Pour in ginger ale just before serving. Serve chilled!</span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Have
a Deadly Halloween. Ho ha ha ha!</span></span></span></span></span></span>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-70118014369147572072015-09-29T19:06:00.000-07:002015-09-29T19:06:39.279-07:00Celebrate Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi with Milk Peda<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Mohandas
Karamchand Gandhi popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was the
preeminent leader of Indian independence movement when Britishers
ruled India. I admire his quote, "Happiness is when what you
think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony". Happiness
has many definitions. For most of us happiness is love, and for me
happiness is “Love for Food”. BTW did you know some of the food
that Mahatma Gandhi relished includes yogurt, brinjal, radish,
beetroot, bottle gourd and fruit juice?</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">DYK
that Mahatma Gandhi was strict vegetarian? Mahatma Gandhi relished
simple Indian food such as daal, rice and chappati. Daal, dhal or dal
is lentils stew or curry. Hope you enjoyed my <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2014/07/07/jagannath-ratha-yatra-with-vegan-recipes/" target="_blank">Indian recipe</a> cooked
with lentils called “Dalma”. Among the desserts, Mahatma Gandhi
relished Peda. Peda is traditional Indian milk fudge sweet. So let's
celebrate Gandhi Jayanti or birthday of the "Father of the
Nation" with delicious Peda. </span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Ingredients:-</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1
pinch of Saffron,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">¾
cup Milk Powder,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">4
Green Cardamoms,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1
pinch of Nutmeg Powder,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">200
grams Condensed Milk,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">½
tablespoon Clarified Butter.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Preparation
Method:-</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1.
Mix condensed milk, milk powder plus clarified butter in a microwave
bowl. Blend well and make sure that no lumps are left out. Crush
cardamoms in to a fine powder. Discard the peels. </span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2.
Microwave the mixture on high for a minute. Add cardamom powder,
nutmeg powder and saffron. Stir this, microwave on high for a minute.
Remove and stir again.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">3.
Microwave for 20 seconds on high, then check. If the mixture looks a
bit liquid, microwave it for next 20 seconds. The mixture will
thicken automatically.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">4.
If the mixture still has moisture and is in liquid form, then
microwave again on high for 20 seconds.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">5.
When the mixture becomes warm, shape it into small balls. If the
mixture is sticky, apply some oil or clarified butter while shaping
into small balls. You can also give them beautiful shape with the
help of cookie mould, creating an impression on the top as I have
done.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">6.
On cooling, store these sweets in an airtight box. Refrigerate. Serve
the milk pedas/milk fudge sweet when required. </span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Enjoy
birthday of Father of the Nation with milk fudge sweet!</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-44425670430280601812015-09-17T04:28:00.001-07:002015-09-17T04:28:50.326-07:00Diabetic Friendly Chocolate Trifle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">It
was my grandma’s birthday and I decided to prepare a sweet treat
for her. She is diabetic but who says not to consume chocolate while
we are watching our sugar intake. She is very fond of desserts just
like me. Last time I prepared <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2013/12/06/diabetic-friendly-chocolate-cheesecake-recipe/" target="_blank">Diabetic-friendly Chocolate Cheesecake</a>
Recipe to cheer her up on this special day. I have something yet
special for her this time. She loves cake recipes. Enjoy making rich
and moist trifle for your loved ones and bring a huge smile on their
face. Whatever ingredients I am using are diabetic friendly.
Chocolate lowers cholesterol level. It prevents memory decline. It
reduces heart disease risk and also prevents stroke. Cherries on the
other hand is booster of Vitamin C and antioxidants. It also helps in
reducing bad cholesterol. So let's bake the cake.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">3/4
cup Water;</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">2
cups fat-free Milk;</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">1
package pitted Cherries;</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">2
drops of Red Food Coloring;</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Sugar-free
Chocolate curls to taste;</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">2
cups thawed Fat-free frozen Whipped Topping;</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">1
package Chocolate Sugar-free, Low-fat Cake Mix;</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">1
package Chocolate Sugar-free, Fat-free Instant Pudding Mix.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Preparation
Method:-</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.13in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">1.
Preheat oven to 375 D.F.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.13in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">2.
Mix cake mix using 3/4 cup water. Bake till cake is done, use knife
to check this. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
</div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.13in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">3.
The cake mixture should not stick to the knife. Let the cake cool in
pan. Remove from pan. Cut into small cubes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.13in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">4.
Prepare pudding mix using 2 cups of fat-free milk. Chill for at
least 40 minutes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.13in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">5.
Thaw cherries reserving 1/4 cup juice. Mix cherries, food coloring
and juice together.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.13in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">6.
Place half of cake cubes in a 3-quart trifle bowl. Spoon half of
cherries over cake. </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">S</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">pread
1 cup pudding over cherries, and top with half of whipped topping. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
</div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.13in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">7.
Repeat layers. You can also serve in glasses as I have in the
same manner </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">with
feasible proportion</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">.
Garnish with chocolate curls. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-weight: normal;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Celebrate
the chocolate treat!</span></span></span></span></span> </span></span>
</div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-10325182168851367562015-09-09T04:00:00.000-07:002015-09-09T04:00:20.153-07:00Vegan Pasta with Pumpkin Sauce and Veggies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Vegetarians
are many, Vegans are few. People are turning towards what we call
"Veganism". Whatever is derived from animals including
dairy, egg, honey and even leather, fur, cosmetics, silk, wool and
soaps are abstained by vegans. Let's talk about veganism today. Ellen
DeGeneres, the great comedian and host switched her diet to vegan in
the year 2008. Her flaunting body has been inspiration for millions.
The celeb has read numerous books on diets without meat and animal
rights that subsequently encouraged her to turn into vegan. Vegan
inculcates in you a total new lifestyle not only relating to the food
you take but also to the clothes and accessories you wear. </span></span></span></span>
</div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">You
can no more use the following:-</span></span></span></span></div>
<ul>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Leather
jackets and shoes</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Leather
purses and wallets</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Fur
coats</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Woolen
cardigans </span></span></span></span>
</div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Feather
earrings</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Medicines
containing animal products</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Cosmetics
like lotions, perfumes etc. containing animal products</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Let’s
munch on an exotic <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2014/06/13/happy-fathers-day-with-vegan-grill-ideas/" target="_blank">Vegan Recipe</a> too. This is Vegan Pasta with Pumpkin
Sauce and Veggies</span></span></span></span></div>
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<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;"></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
cloves Garlic,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
sliced Onion,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Salt
as required,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-variant: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="background: transparent;">⅛
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">teaspoon
Nutmeg,</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
cup Pumpkin Puree,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">8
oz. Buckwheat Pasta, </span></span></span></span>
</div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
cup Vegetable Broth,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Pinch
Cayenne Pepper,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
tablespoon Olive Oil,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">¼
teaspoon Chili Powder,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
tablespoon Vegan Butter,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">100
grams crumbled Tofu, </span></span></span></span>
</div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">100
grams chopped French Beans.</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<ol>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Boil
pasta till done. This takes 7 minutes. Drain in a colander.</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">In
the meantime, prepare the sauce. Take a skillet. Mince two cloves of
garlic. Add to a large skillet along with one tablespoon of vegan
butter. Sautee on medium heat for 2 minutes.</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Add
pumpkin puree plus broth to the skillet. Combine well. Add nutmeg,
chili powder, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Let sauce simmer over
medium-low. Once boiled, turn off the gas. Set aside.</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Take
a small wok and add olive oil. In it add onions. When red, add in
crumbled tofu and green beans. Cook till done. Keep aside. Once when
pasta is done, add two tablespoon of vegan butter to the skillet.
Mix well. </span></span></span></span>
</div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Serve
pasta on plate. Pour pumpkin sauce over it with added salt if
required. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed. Add green beans
and tofu stir-fry over the sauce. Enjoy!</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
</ol>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Relish
your vegan treat!</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span>
<br />
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-79129734529086323562015-09-02T22:28:00.000-07:002015-09-02T22:28:18.854-07:00Cheers with Beer on Oktoberfest<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Oktoberfest,
the 16 days beer fest is celebrated in Germany annually, for the
honor of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig's marriage. The vibrant fest
stretches from September 19 to October 4, 2015. Let’s revive some
facts and yummz.</span></span></span></span></div>
<ul>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">It
must not be surprising if I say around 2 million beer gallons is
consumed by 6 million people at the fest.</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Different
tents offer different kind of beer. </span></span></span></span>
</div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Capacity
a tent can accommodate is 10,000 people. </span></span></span></span>
</div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
traditional stein costs around $13 (33 Ounces). </span></span></span></span>
</div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">People
with hangover can rest on the beds arranged by the Red Cross
society.</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Best
recipes offered on the fest includes:-</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Brezn
(pretzel)</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Wurstl
(sausages)</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Haxn
(pork knuckle)</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Hendl
(roasted chicken)</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Weisswurst
(white sausage)</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Kaasspotzn
(cheese noodles)</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Schweinsbraten
(roasted pork)</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Reiberdatschi
(potato pancakes)</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Steckerlfisch
(grilled fish on stick)</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Knodeln
(potato/bread dumplings)</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Obatzda
(spicy cheese-butter concoction)</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Sauerkraut
or Rotkraut (pickled red cabbage)</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
</ol>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Do
try my <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2014/08/29/celebrate-labor-day-with-american-style-fried-chicken-and-beer-dip/" target="_blank">Fried Chicken</a> recipe with Beer Dip. It would pair very well
with following Cocktails.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">The
Eclipse </span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Ginger
beer,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">6
Blueberries,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
Mint leaves,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
Strawberries,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1½
oz. Sour Mix,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1½
oz. Tequila.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<ol>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Muddle
raspberries, blueberries, and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. </span></span></span></span>
</div>
</li>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Add
tequila and sour mix. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass
filled with ice. Top with beer. Enjoy!</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
</ol>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">El
Ayudacal</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;"></span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-
</span></b></span></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
Lime zest,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
bottle Beer,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1½
oz. Lime Juice,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">½
oz. Agave Nectar,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Lime
wheel for Garnishing.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<ol>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Combine
lime juice, agave nectar, and lime zest in a glass. </span></span></span></span>
</div>
</li>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Add
beer and stir gently. Garnish with a lime wheel. Enjoy!</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
</ol>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Dance
with Beer!</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-52395445754022378272015-08-25T00:47:00.000-07:002015-08-25T00:47:09.540-07:00Paint the World Red with La Tomatina Festival<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
great cultural extravaganza Spanish food fight festival, La Tomatina
is here. Hope you enjoyed my last year’s tomato and meat recipe,
Meatballs with Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce. The fest gets popular from
year to year with the streets of Bunol running blood red with juicy
tomato. The festival is welcomed by singing, dancing, parades,
fireworks etc. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
festival is complete fun but let's adhere to the rules as well. Just
have a look:-</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">-Bring
your goggles to avoid acidic tomato pulp going into the eyes</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">-Squish
tomatoes before throwing on one another such that it does not hurt
anyone</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">-Avoid
bottles and other sharp objects</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">-Girls
must wear bikini underneath clothes</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">-Wear
tight and strong shoes. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Let's
add some more spice to La Tomatina with Spicy Fire Roasted Tomatoes
and Tortellini Soup</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;"></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
Clove Garlic,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Salt
as required,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">6
oz. fresh Tortellini,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
quart Chicken Broth,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">8
leaves chopped Basil, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
chopped Green Chilly,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">10
oz. chopped Spinach, </span></span></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Black
Pepper as required,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
tablespoons Unsalted Butter,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Freshly
grated Parmigiano-Reggiano,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">14
oz. canned diced fire Roasted Tomatoes with liquid.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Melt
butter in a saucepan. Put over medium-high heat. Add garlic,
chillies and saute until fragrant. This takes two minutes. Add
chicken broth and bring to a boil.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Now
add tortellini and cook halfway for two minutes. Add canned tomatoes
and their liquid. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook until the tortellini
is soft.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Stir
fry spinach and basil in butter for five minutes on simmer. Add this
and cheese in soup and cook for 2 minutes. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Serve
hot! I love pairing the soup with cheese and garlic bread. What do
you pair it with?</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;"></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 144%; margin-bottom: 0.24in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;"></span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
</ol>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Enjoy
La Tomatina!</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-1935266386158684252015-08-19T22:37:00.000-07:002015-08-19T22:37:47.570-07:00Munch on Australian Vegemite and Cheese Scrolls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Tea
is incomplete without a tasty snack. Whether you want to enjoy
evening tea with your soul mate alone by the bedroom window or with
crazy bunch of friends, a good coffee/tea with a yet tasty snack is
always welcomed by millions. Let’s enjoy something from the land of
Australia today. Vegemite and cheese scrolls are all delicious and
delight and brings smile even if the budget is tight. Agree or not?
The best part of this snack is that it can be popped into office
lunch boxes or enjoyed over and again with high tea. </span></span></span></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #262626; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; orphans: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Moreover I am very fond of crazy <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2015/05/14/healthy-recipes-for-kids-birthday-party/" target="_blank">snacks recipes</a>. Let's try the following delight.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Australian
Vegemite and Cheese Scrolls</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">250
ml Milk,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Salt
to taste,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Pepper
to taste,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Vegemite
to taste,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">250
grams Self Raising Flour,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">30
grams chopped cold Butter, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">55
grams grated Swiss Cheese.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1.
Preheat the oven to 200 D.C. Grease with butter, a medium sized
baking tray.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2.
Add flour, butter and seasonings in a food processor blend until it
resembles fresh breadcrumbs.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3.
Now add milk. Mix until combined. Tip the dough out on a slightly
floured bench top. Roll into a 30 x 45 cm rectangle.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4.
Spread Vegemite and top with grated cheese generously . Roll into a
log. Cut into 2 cm slices. Place onto a greased oven tray. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">5.
Bake for 18 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or at room
temperature with hot tea or coffee.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-35344286263315308822015-08-13T21:52:00.000-07:002015-08-13T21:52:17.758-07:00Add Colors on Independence day with Chicken Dopiaza<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Hey
pals! How are you doing? Hope you have enjoyed my vegetarian recipe,
Dal Makhni (Black Lentils, Red Kidney Beans and Indian Spices Gravy).
India is not only popular because of it's vegetarian recipes but
non-vegetarian delights equally rule over the heart of millions. I am
preparing Chicken Dopiaza today, wherein Hindi language "Do"
means two and "piaza" means onion. Nevertheless Chicken
Dopiaza is all about the rich chicken gravy with prominent flavors of
onions. Not only this but "Lamb Dopiaza" is one of the most
demanded curries in Indian homes and restaurants. I have used Garam
Masala (Indian Powdered Ready-made Spices) here. It is available on
general stores pretty easily. I also have a remedy for it if it isn’t
available. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Garam
masala is powdered mixture of black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon,
nutmeg and mace, black and green cardamom pods, bay leaf and cumin
seeds. Hence you can prepare it easily at home to enjoy real flavors
of any spicy Indian recipe. I have already kept a bottle at my home,
you don’t require grinding these ingredients each time. Just like
Dal Makhni, this recipe is best paired with Naan (oven baked
flatbread), lacha parantha (multi-layered fried North Indian
flatbread) or steamed rice, if you are a rice eater just like me. I
also like pairing it with Dry Fruit </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2014/01/16/dry-fruit-fried-rice-or-kashmiri-pulao/" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="background: transparent;">Fried Rice</span></i></span></span></span></a><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background: transparent;">
</span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">or
Kashmiri Pulao. You must try this recipe also, rice lovers are gonna
love it, I can bet. Let's add some more colors and spice on the
India’s Independence day with "Chicken Dopiaza". </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
diced Onions,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon Salt,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">8
Chicken Thighs,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
chopped Tomatoes, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
tablespoons Yoghurt, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
chopped Garlic Cloves,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">½
tablespoon Chilli Powder,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon of Mustard Oil,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon ground Turmeric,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">½
tablespoon Garam Masala,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Coriander Seeds, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
1/2 tablespoons grated Ginger, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Cumin Seeds Powder.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Blend
onions, ginger and garlic. Set aside. Take a pan and heat oil. Put
in the sliced onions and fry until golden brown. Remove the onions
and set aside. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Remove
pan from the heat. Add the blended onion paste. Place the pan back
on heat. Keep stirring the paste for 3 minutes, till it turns golden
brown.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Add
coriander, cumin, turmeric plus chilli powder. Stir well. Add in two
tablespoon of yogurt. Mix well. Add chicken. Stir for a minute. Let
chicken be well coated with the spicy mixture in the pan.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Add
in tomatoes and salt. Stir thoroughly. Cover and simmer for 20
minutes. Sprinkle over garam masala and fried onions. Cook till the
chicken is completely cooked.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Serve
with naan, lacha parantha or steamed rice.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Independence Day!</span></span></span></span></span> </span></span>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-65784288397757245522015-08-04T00:09:00.000-07:002015-08-04T00:09:06.597-07:00Celebrate Independence Day with Dal Makhni<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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August plays very important role for Indians. Overthrowing colonial
British rule led to India's tryst with destiny, which was a major
speech delivered by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of
India. Independence day is also celebrated in New York and other
major cities in US. It is observed that more than 50,000 Indians
showcase and enjoy the colors of their cultural extravaganza in New
York City wherein dance performances are among the highlights of the
programme. The atmosphere is nevertheless charged with vibrancy and
festive spirit of Indian culture. If such is the spirit of Indians in
US, imagine the celebration throughout India. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">We
may not be present there but we can definitely taste popular delicacy
of India and cheers for Indians. So let’s prepare Dal Makhni or
Daal Makhni. To add onto this, I am very fond of Indian recipes. Hope
you have tried Traditional Rajasthani red <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2015/02/25/traditional-rajasthani-red-meat-recipe/" target="_blank">meat recipe</a>. Dal Makhni is
a spicy and heavy vegetarian recipe prepared of black lentil, red
kidney beans, butter, heavy cream and lots of Indian spices. It is
best paired with Naan (oven baked flatbread), lacha parantha
(multi-layered fried North Indian flatbread) or plain boiled rice, if
you are a rice eater just like me. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Dal
Makhni (Black Lentils, Red Kidney Beans and Indian Spices Gravy)</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
cups Water,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Salt
as required,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
chopped Onion, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
chopped Tomatoes,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">6
cloves minced Garlic, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Salted Butter,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon Cumin Powder,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">½
teaspoon Turmeric Powder,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">½
teaspoon Red Chili Powder,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
tablespoons Full Fat Cream,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon shredded Ginger,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">½
cup Red Kidney Beans (Rajma),</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
cup Whole Black Gram (Urad dal),</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
tablespoons Clarified butter (Ghee),</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Garam Masala (Indian Powdered Ready-made Spices).</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Soak
whole black lentils and red kidney beans overnight. Take a pressure
cooker. Add all the ingredients with water.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Pressure
cook with 15 whistles. Let the cooker cool. Check if the lentils are
cooked. Check by mashing them up with spoon. They must easily mash.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">If
not cooked thoroughly, again pressure cook for 3 whistles more with
2 cups of water. Now again open the cooker, after cooling. Let the
dal simmer in the cooker for 15 minutes. By this time, you achieve
smooth and creamy consistency.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Add
one tablespoon of cream if desired. Simmer for 5 minutes more. Add
on salted butter while serving.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Serve
with Naan, Lacha Patantha or Steamed Rice.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-78117267766168340852015-07-15T00:22:00.000-07:002015-07-15T00:22:25.352-07:00Enjoy Chicken Korma on Eid-ul-Fitr <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Hey
pals! What's up? Hope you enjoyed my sugar feast, Baklava for
Id-ul-Fitr. Here I come with a special dinner recipe called Chicken
Korma. Korma is a Muglai specialty. DYK it is AKA (also known as)
qorma, kormaa, khorma or kurma. Meat braised in extra spicy sauce and
mixed with yogurt, cream and nuts, makes the family dinner table
really tempting with this exotic treat. The recipe can be best paired
with Naan or <i>Kashmiri Rice</i>. There are many more recipes
related to this special occasion like Mutton Biryani, which is
definitely an ace and the one I have already shared with you. Other
delights include:-</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">-Sevai
Kheer (Dessert)</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">-Haleem
</span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">-Chicken
Tikka</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">-Roasted
Chicken with Cranberries Rice</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">-Lamb
Bhuna (Roasted Lamb Curry)</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">-<a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2013/04/18/dish-of-the-day-treat-your-taste-buds-with-reshmi-kebabs/" target="_blank"><b><i>Reshmi Kebabs</i></b></a></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">So
I guess you have a bundle of meaty and sweet treat which you can
definitely try on this long weekend. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Chicken
Korma</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
Onions,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
Tomatoes,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
Green Chilies,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
teaspoons Salt,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
kg diced Chicken,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">5
Black Peppercorns,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
tablespoons Yogurt,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
tablespoons Cream,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon Lemon Juice,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
teaspoons Garlic Paste,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
Black Cardamom Pods,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
teaspoons Ginger Paste,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon Garam Masala,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
teaspoon Chili Powder,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoons Mustard Oil,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
teaspoons Almond Paste.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<ol>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Heat
oil in a large heavy bottomed pan. The heat must be medium high.
Saute the sliced onions till they turn out to be golden brown.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Add
ginger, garlic, chili, mixed spices, salt, cardamom, and peppercorns
and mix well. Chop the tomatoes and add them to the mixture. Also
add almond paste. You can add tomato paste as well.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Stir
this mixture well for three minutes. Add the chicken and fry on high
heat and coat the chicken mixture with the spices.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Reduce
heat to low and cover. Let the chicken cook for 25 minutes. Add
yogurt, lemon juice and chilies. Let cook on low heat for another 20
minutes.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Serve
with <i>Kashmiri Pulao</i> or Naan!</span></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Eid-ul-Fitr!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">A
much awaited Muslim festival is here. DYK that Eid is known by
different names in different countries? It is known as Ramazan Bayram
which means Ramadan Feast or Seker Bayram meaning Sugar Feast in
Turkey. People chiefly enjoy the dessert called "Baklava",
which is also our recipe for this auspicious occasion. Elder people
are kissed on their right hand denoting special regards and respect
for them. In Philippines, which is basically a Christian
country, Eid is considered as a national holiday and is known as
Wakas ng Ramadan.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In
Indonesia, Eid-ul-Fitr is called Idul Fitri or Lebaran. Muslims pay
visit to the resting place of their dear ones and pray so that their
souls can rest in peace. Muslims in Africa also celebrate Eid with
great pomp and show, feasting throughout Ramazan with their family,
friends and ofcourse delectable food such as <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2014/07/25/celebrate-eid-ul-fitr-with-biryani/" target="_blank">Mutton Biryani</a>. Now I'm
hungry :P . Baklava is a popular dessert of Middle East. It is
basically a sweet and rich pastry made up of layers of filo. It is
stuffed with chopped nuts. It is assembled or held together by honey
or sugar syrup. So without any waste of time, let's start the sugar
feast with a sugar dessert. Here we go!</span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ingredients:-</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">¾
cup Water,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">½
cup Honey,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2
sticks Butter,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1
cup granulated Sugar,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4
cups chopped Walnuts,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">16
oz thawed Phyllo Dough,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2
tablespoons Lemon Juice,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1
teaspoon ground cinnamon.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For
Garnishing:-</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2
tablespoons chopped Walnuts for garnishing,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2
tablespoons chopped Pistachios for garnishing.</span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Preparation
Method:-</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thaw
baklava as per package instructions. This must be done overnight in
the fridge. Place it on the kitchen slab for 1 hour before you start
preparing the recipe.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Trim
phyllo dough for fitting the baking dish. You can trim one stack at
a time. Then cover it with a damp towel to keep it from drying out.
Moist the bottom and sides with melted butter.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Prepare
honey sauce now. In a saucepan, add ½ cup honey, 1 cup sugar, 2
tablespoons lemon juice and ¾ cup water. Bring it to boil over
medium-high heat. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes. Let it cool.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For
preparing Baklava:- Preheat oven to 325 D. F. Grind walnuts in a
food processor till finely chopped. Take a bowl and add 4 cups
walnuts and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Place
10 phyllo sheets in baking pan one by one. Brush each sheet with
butter. Keep phyllo covered with damp towel. Spread ⅕ of walnut
mixture over phyllo dough.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add
5 buttered sheets of phyllo, then layer of nuts. Then add rest 5
sheets. Brush the top with melted butter. Cut pastry into 1½ inches
wide strips in rectangular shape. Bake at 325 D. F for 1 hour and 15
minutes.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Remove
from oven. Immediately add the cooled syrup uniformly over the hot
baklava. Let baklava cool completely. Keep overnight as such so that
syrup is fully absorbed.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Garnish
with walnuts and pistachios. Serve!</span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-78234646066978279212015-07-01T22:57:00.002-07:002015-07-01T22:57:37.086-07:00Cantonese Roast Duck from the Land of China<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background: transparent;">“</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Americans
fell in love with Chinese food not because of its gastronomic
excellence, but because of its affordability and convenience. They
preferred the quick and simple dishes of China while shunning its
haute cuisine.” I was reading this book </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Chop
Suey, USA: The Story of Chinese Food in America</span></span></i></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">and
these lines sum up the </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Chinese</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
food history and its success. Not only here in America, but Chinese
Food has been sprinkling its flavors over many countries with its
variety and scope for something more. Their food is like a painting,
which, though complete and beautiful, gives space to add something
more. This is what people around the world have been doing for many
years. Every country gives its own touch to the already delicious
Chinese food. There are a few factors which give Chinese Food its
uniqueness. The Chinese philosophy of </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">utilizing</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
each and every part of the plant or the animal for cooking gives a
diverse and new list of recipes. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Divided
into many geographical areas, people in China use wheat for noodles
and southern China has more seafood in its menu. No wonder, dishes
like </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="background: transparent;">Cantonese
Roast Duck</span></i></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background: transparent;">
</span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">which
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #191919;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">shining
reddish brown treat, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">is
a an authentic recipe portraying the real county’s taste. This dish
is one of the most popular Chinese dishes. </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Sesame
chicken</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background: transparent;">
</span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">is
another sweet, deep fried chicken dish dressed with vinegar and
cornstarch. Ironically native Chinese will not prefer this dish for
it’s sweetness I guess. If you are into mellow spices then </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;"><a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2014/02/20/sweet-and-sour-pork-with-pineapple/" target="_blank">Sweet and Sour Pork</a> </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">is
your Chinese thing. Pan fried chicken with sauce a mix of fruits and
spices gives it a sweet and sour taste. Even the health conscious
stars in Hollywood devour this. Orange Chicken is again an American
Chinese dish which found its way to other countries via tongue.
Coated with orange flavored sauce is an ecstasy. Today let’s start
with the </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #191919;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">shining
reddish brown </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Cantonese
Roast Duck.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
teaspoons Salt,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
tablespoons Honey,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
kg Oven-ready Duck,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Rice Vinegar,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
teaspoon Red Food Color (Optional).</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">For
the Stuffing:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Oil,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Caster Sugar,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Hoisin Sauce,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
teaspoons Five-spice Powder,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Yellow Bean Sauce,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
tablespoons Chinese Rice Wine,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon chopped Ginger Root,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon chopped Spring Onion.</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1.
Clean the duck. Remove wings and fat inside the vent. Blanch it in
boiling water pot for 10 minutes. Dry and rub duck with salt. Tie the
neck with string.</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">2.
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Now
m</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">ake
the stuffing. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Heat</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
oil in a pan. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">A</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">dd
all the ingredients. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">B</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">ring
to boil. Pour th</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">is</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
mixture into cavity of the duck. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">S</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">ew
it </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">properly.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">3.
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">take
a small bowl and mix</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
in warm water, </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">honey,
vinegar and red food coloring. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">B</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">rush
it all over the duck, </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">giving
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">several
coatings. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">H</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">ang
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">the</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
duck up </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">with
the </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">head
down </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">using</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
an S</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">-</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">shaped
hook. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Keep
as such for 5 hours.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">4.
For cooking,</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
heat the oven to 400 </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">D.F</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">.
Hang the duck head down, on top rack. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Keep</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
a tray of boiling water at the bottom of oven. Reduce the heat to 350
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">D.F</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
after </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">30</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
minutes. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Take
the duck out of oven. Cool for 5 minutes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">5.
Serve hot with additional honey coating!</span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Enjoy
the treat!</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span>
<br />
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-43644196590362676692015-06-26T00:03:00.000-07:002015-06-26T00:03:18.976-07:00Stubborn Food for a Stubborn Lady - Khichri<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Think
of a word for those who don’t leave their house. Most of us or I
should say almost all of us will go for “Lazy”. But, under
different conditions, when a person says “I am not leaving this God
Damn House” then that person is known as a “Holdout”.
Government or private firms try to woo such people by offering them
millions of dollars for their land. That piece of land might not be
large enough but crucial enough for that project. Many go for those
million dollars but a few become “Holdouts”. One such story is of
Deepti Sen living in West Bengal, India. Deepti stayed on rent at our
place as she had her project for 6 months (in the year 2011). She
became a good friend of mine and has an interesting story associated
to her. The girl and her parents were offered huge money for their
house in Bengal. Builders wanted that piece of land for a commercial
project. However, she was least interested in money and said “No”.
This was her 108 year old ancestors farmhouse. She has seen a lot of
in this house. This house must be more living for her than other
things. In the end, what we cling on to are the memories. They may be
good ones or bad ones but once you are over them, they are memories,
beyond good and bad. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;"> </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Deepti
had been to many places, but that farmhouse was always something she
looked forward to. The most living thing among the living ones. She
said that she won’t leave that house until her death. She was
stubborn enough and didn’t leave that house and so is this food for
today’s menu - Khichri. That’s a good recipe I learnt from her.
Khichri has been in South Asian meals, especially India for centuries
and will be there forever. With Eid-ul-Fitar coming ahead also check
my recipe <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2014/07/25/celebrate-eid-ul-fitr-with-biryani/" target="_blank">Mutton Biryani</a>. For today, let’s try vegetable Khichri,
loved by Asians especially Indians. Khichri is served with papad.
Papad is a thin and crisp disc shaped Indian and Pakistani food. It
is based on seasoned dough which is made up of black gram flour (urad
daal flour). It is fried or prepared with heat. Many kinda flours are
used for the same eg. lentils, rice, tapioca, chickpeas, potato etc.
We get prepared papad in markets of India and Pakistan. All we needa
do is fry or heat the discs and serve immediately. It’s chiefly
popular in India. Nevertheless other countries enjoy it too. If you
ask me why South Asian recipe? It’s because my research for Dragon
Boat Race festival showed me a lot of new recipes.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-
</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
Cloves,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
Bay Leaf,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2/3
cup Rice,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
Curry Leaves,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3¼
cups Water,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Salt
as required,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
chopped Onion,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
small Cinnamon Stick,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/3
cup Split Yellow Gram,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/4
teaspoon Cumin Seeds,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
tablespoons Clarified Butter,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
cup chopped Mix Vegetables,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/4
teaspoon Turmeric Powder,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Black
Peppercorns as required,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
teaspoon Red Chilli Powder.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<ol>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Wash
and soak rice plus split yellow gram (Chana daal) in water for 30
minutes. After 30 minutes, drain and keep aside. Dice mix vegetables
(carrots, beans, potatoes). Also use peas.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Heat
clarified butter in a deep pan over medium flame. Add 3¼ cups water
to boil. When clarified butter is hot enough, add cinnamon, black
peppercorn, curry leaves, cumin seeds, cloves and bay leaves. Stir
for 40 seconds.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Add
chopped onion, saute until it turns golden brown. Add mixed
vegetables. Saute for 3 minutes, reducing the heat. Now add soaked
rice, daal, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well
and saute for another 3 minutes.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Add
water and cover it with a lid. Simmer for 20 minutes over low flame.
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Keep the pan after turning of
the flame for 5 minutes to cool a bit. Serve hot.</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">You
can also prepare the recipe in cooker, using 2 whistles such that it
is completely cooked. Cool the cooker for 5 minutes after the second
whistle. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Garnish
with tomato as shown. Serve hot with Papad and Pickle!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;"></span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Enjoy
the treat!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br /><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-51037417764142179762015-06-18T01:34:00.000-07:002015-06-18T01:34:58.257-07:00Dragon’s Zongzi - Food for Health<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Name
a festival celebrated by many but with different stories of its
evolution? There are a lot of them and this goes on to prove that
though we have different stories, we reach the same end or a
beginning, may be. However, in China you call it “Duanwu Festival”
AKA The Dragon Boat Festival. Chinese have this ancient thing with
Dragons - I guess we all do. According to Chinese mythology, Dragons
are evolution ancestor of humans and control Water, Rainfall,
Hurricanes and Floods. They are the symbol of power, strength and
good luck. If we look closely, we realise that every important thing
which can affect our lives is either controlled or represented by
Dragons- they do matter a lot. Stories behind Dragon Boat Race fest
are quite amusing. One story says, “Qu Yuan”, a poet and minister
committed suicide by drowning in river due to a disagreement with the
King. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;"> </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">His
followers searched for him with their boats - hence the Dragon Boat
race- and threw rice dumplings - the food of this blog- so that
fishes won’t eat Yuan and go for rice instead. Other one says a
girl named “Cao E” jumped in river to save her drowning father
but both of them drowned instead. So this day is to remember her
sacrifice. I see Duanwu as a festival to celebrate and respect
sacrifice. On this day people go for the Dragon Boat
race(obviously!), wear perfumed medicine bags, MAKE AN EGG STAND at
Noon and eat ZONGZI with realgar wine. Even you should try to make an
egg stand at noon and get good luck for the next year! All in all
people pray for a healthy and happy life. <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2014/10/01/celebrate-the-the-vegetarian-fest-with-tofu-and-peanut-dip/" target="_blank">Chinese food</a> is my all time favorite. Since this festival is in
June, let’s try Zongzi for a healthier, safer and a ‘Food Full’
year.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-
</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span>
</div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
Strings,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
Mushrooms,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">100
gms Abalone,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
salted Egg Yolks,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
Japanese Conpoy,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">600
gms Green Beans,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">600
gms Glutinous Rice,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
Tablespoons Soy Sauce,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">280
gms chopped Pork Belly, </span></span></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
Tablespoon Five-spice Powder,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
dried round large size Lotus Leaves.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1.
Soak rice and green beans for 5 hours. Then drain. Now soak mushrooms
and Japanese conpoy for 2 hours. Drain well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">2.
Marinate the pork belly with five-spice powder plus soy sauce for 2
hours. Lay down the lotus leaf on table with stem side facing down.
Place rice in the centre of the leaf.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">3.
Add the marinated pork, Japanese conpoy, mushroom, abalone, salted
egg yolk and green beans on top of rice. Add glutinous rice until the
filling is covered.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">4.
Carefully wrap four sides of lotus leaf over the filling in a cone
shape. Tie tightly with help of a string. Place zongzi in boiling
water. Cover and cook for 3 hours. Serve hot!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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the fest!</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-77735794744381061272015-06-02T04:44:00.000-07:002015-06-02T04:44:20.959-07:00Coco Chanel and Soupe A L’Oignon - Never Out of Fashion<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="background: transparent;">“<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Luxury
must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury”. Well, I guess she
was right. She learned about luxury the “difficult way”. Born to
an unmarried mother “Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel” or famously known
as “Coco Chanel” was a smart and a self made woman. Thanks to her
smartness and a penchant for comfort, women around the world were
relieved of those “breathtaking” corset. Her father sent her to a
convent where she learnt this art of sewing and those days at convent
had an impact on her future projects. Though she fell in love with
French, Russian, German and English men - the best of them - her
first and last love remained ‘fashion’. She started with Hats and
then implemented revolutionary ideas in the field of fashion.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Let
it be Chanel No 5 or the Little Black Dress, she sure was upto
something. Her one concept which I love is of Costume Jewellery. Wear
one or two expensive jewels, then add a lot of imitation jewels over
it- cheap thrills for me (tight lipped smile). And yes, one more
thing, she was supposedly a Nazi spy. She had her “dances” and
those who knew her, saw those impeccable moves. Now here is the part
where food enters. She was a French who struggled her way to the top
and and today Chanel is one of the leading fashion brands. There is
one more thing from France which has been on top for quite a long
time now and will stay too - Soupe A L’Oignon. I love <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2014/08/05/enjoy-pig-festival-with-french-style-roasted-pork/" target="_blank">French recipes</a>. This classic French
Onion Soup will sure hit the right spot.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">50
gm Butter,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon Sugar,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
kg sliced Onions, </span></span></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
cups Beef Stock,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
sliced Garlic Cloves, </span></span></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
slices French Bread,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Olive Oil,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">250
ml Dry White Wine,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
tablespoons All-purpose Flour,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">140
gm grated Gruyere Cheese.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1.
Melt butter and oil in a pan. Add onions and fry for 10 minutes until
soft. Sprinkle sugar and cook for 20 minutes. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">2.
Stir till </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">caramelized.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
The onions must be golden and soft. Make sure they don’t stick to
the bottom of the pan.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">3.
Add garlic at final few minutes of the onion's cooking time. Sprinkle
in the flour. Stir well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Increase heat and keep stirring while adding wine, followed by stock.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. For serving turn on the grill and
toast bread. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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Ladle soup into thick bowls. Put a slice on top of bowls of soup.
Pile on the cheese. Grill until completely melted. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Serve hot!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">“</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">The
fundamental precept of Buddhism is Interdependence or the Law of
Cause and Effect. This simply states that everything which an
individual being experiences is derived through action and
experience. From this understanding are derived the Buddhist theories
of consciousness and rebirth”. That’s how the 14th Dalai Lama,
Tenzin Gyatso explains Buddhism in his autobiographical book “Freedom
in Exile”. If I were to simply decipher those lines written above,
it’d be - whatever you do, its consequences will follow you. If you
do good, then you’ll meet good and if you do something bad, then of
course you know what. It’s </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Karma.
</span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Since
this blog is about food - well I should say since I am a foodie -
we’ll diverge slowly towards food. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">The
way he described Tibet and its beauty is exceptional. Though I have
never been to Tibet but I can somehow get a feel of that place -
Mountains, snow, people still living that simple life contrary to
their </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">neighbor.</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">
Though Tibet has changed, thanks to China. I won’t get into
political things. Tibet’s temperature - which is quite cold - gives
it a unique cuisine. It’s mainly meat and butter - you need
calories, a lot of calories and heat. Being Dalai Lama is about being
simple, keeping simple and at times eating </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; orphans: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"></span>simple and <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/healthy-and-spicy-thai-fish-curry/" target="_blank">healthy recipes</a></span>. As a kid, the 14th Dalai
Lama loved the visits from her mother to the Potala Palace. This is a
palace where he was kept separated from his family to become a
spiritual leader in the future. Apart from motherly love, there is
one more reason he loved such visits - Thukpa. Let’s make this
Tibetan noodle soup and try to make it good else </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Karma
</span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">will
haunt us!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">F</span></b></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">or
</span></b></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: #ffffff;">Thukpa:-</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Salt
as required,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Pepper
as required,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Coriander
as required,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">300
gms Rice Noodles,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">100
gms sliced Carrots, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">½
sliced Red Capsicum, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1.5
litres Chicken Stock,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">300
gms diced Chicken,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
pieces Green Onions, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Lemon Juice,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Vegetable Oil.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">F</span></b></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">or
Spice Paste:-</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
chopped green chilli, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
chopped small onion, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
chopped garlic cloves, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon ground cumin,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
pinch asafoetida powder,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon chopped ginger,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">½
teaspoon ground turmeric,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">200
gms chopped tomatoes, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">¼
teaspoon ground timur powder.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Preparation
Method:-</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">First
of all make spice paste. Combine all the ingredients in a blender.
Set aside.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Heat
oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add spice paste and cook, stir
for 7 minutes. Pour in chicken stock. Bring to boil. Simmer for 15
minutes. Add chicken thigh and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from
stock and shred roughly.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">In
the mean time bring 2 litres of water to boil in a large saucepan.
Add rice noodles. Cook for 2 minutes. Place in huge strainer and
pour cold water over it such that noodles don't stick to each other.
Drain water and set noodles aside.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Add
carrot and capsicum to stock. Simmer for 3 minutes until vegetables
are a bit tender. Add lemon juice and season to taste.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Divide
the noodles in bowls. Top with chicken. Ladle stock and vegetables
over the noodles. Serve!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Highlighting
wild lion dances, vibrant parades, funny bun scrambling contest and
showcasing bun towers, here comes the most lively and colorful Hong
Kong Festival, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival. This festival portrays
tradition and folklore of China. The centre of attraction includes
giant bamboo mountains which are covered with homemade buns. These
are set up at Pak Tai Temple, where the main celebration takes place.
Like every other fest, this too has a story related to it. There was
an island which was hit by epidemic ruining many lives. Finally the
local people got in God Pak Tai. He eradicated plague and killed evil
spirits. Hence Pak Tai Temple is considered as the most religious
centre of the island. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
festival's parade includes colorful lions, marching bands, martial
arts activities, flowery floats, loud drums and cymbals. The most
unique and thrilling activities includes adults carrying children on
their shoulders, dressed up like mythological Chinese deities. Their
dressing-up like this symbolizes driving away the evil spirits. Next
is the peculiar Bun Grabbing Contest. A tower of 60 foot is made, all
covered by buns. You have to grab maximum buns in 3 minutes, isn't it
interesting? There are more fun activities to add on to this. During
3 days of the fest, entire island goes for a vegetarian diet. I am
very fond of <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2014/06/05/uber-cup-celebration-with-chinese-food/" target="_blank">Chinese food</a>. So let’s add some vegetarian yummzz from
the land of China.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;"></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Vegan
Mapo Tofu</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
sliced Scallions,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
cup warm Water,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
block diced soft Tofu,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
minced Garlic Cloves, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon minced Ginger,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
tablespoons Vegetable Oil,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">15
dried Shiitake Mushrooms,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
1/2 tablespoon Black Bean Sauce,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Cornstarch with 2 tablespoons Water.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">For
Sauce:-</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
teaspoons Sugar,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
teaspoons Soy Sauce,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
teaspoons Sesame Oil,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
½ tablespoons Chili Bean Paste,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">½
teaspoon ground Sichuan Pepper,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Chinese Rice Wine or Dry Sherry.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Soak
shiitake mushrooms in 1 cup of warm water for 20 minutes. Drain
mushrooms, squeezing excess water. Keep this water. Discard the
stems and chop the mushroom caps. Now let’s prepare the sauce.
Take a small bowl. Add in leftover water and all the ingredients
mentioned under sauce. Keep aside.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Heat
a wok. Add oil. Add the mushrooms, black bean sauce and stir-fry for
2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Add scallion whites, garlic,
ginger and stir-fry until fragrant for 1 minute.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Pour
in the sauce. Now add water. Bring it to boil, then simmer. Gently
add tofu cubes. Allow the sauce to simmer for 4 minutes. Remove from
heat. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">In
a small pan, add in the cornstarch and water mixture. Heat for 1
minute, stirring continuously. Add to the tofu gravy. Allow to
simmer till the gravy thickens. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Garnish
with green scallions. Serve hot with rice!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">When
was the last time you changed a light bulb? Today, yesterday, last
month, a few months back or at most last year. These are the possible
responses for this question. But there is a light bulb, which has
been illuminating various places since 1901. Known as the “Centennial
Light”, this bulb is currently housed in the Fire Department of
Livermore, California. Due to its 114 years of service, this bulb is
now very dim, but is still on. This will lead to food, wait! I’ve
been planning for a trip to Del Valle Regional Park, near Livermore.
I thought a bit of hiking might help lose those ‘thunder thighs’.
However, this trip involves hiking, which eventually will lead to
hard work, hence it’s still a</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background: transparent;">
</span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">plan.
I was reading about Livermore and places to see around. This bulb
topped the list with Wine securing the second position. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Wine
growing is a part of Livermore’s culture having wine tasting tours.
With around 40 wineries, Livermore sure has a long lasting bulb
illuminating its Wine history. Though I’ll be going with Sigalas
Assyrtiko because of its acidic, salty and briny flavors. So now we
have a bulb (which we can’t eat) and Wine (which we can’t eat)
far an upcoming recipe. We need something to eat - Baba Ghanoush.
This simple appetizer full of various seasonings and egg plant should
go with wine. I know, baba ghanoush and wine is a bit eccentric
combination, but then I thought to give it a try. Well I had some
guest yesterday all of a sudden, I juz had eggplants and some chicken
in the fridge. This bulb reminds me of The Smiths song - </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="background: transparent;">There
is a light that never goes out</span></i></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">.
Put it on your iPod, grab your fav wine and crackers, bake the
eggplant, bake the chicken, and voila, you came up with something!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
Eggplants,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/3
cup Tahini,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
cup Lemons Juice,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
tablespoons Olive Oil,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
minced Cloves Garlic, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Kosher
salt as required,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Ground
Black Pepper as required.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1.
Heat the oven to 450 D.F. In the mean time, rub outside of the
eggplants with olive oil. Add in a roasting plan. Roast eggplants
well until the skin has charred (goes blackish brown) and the
interior is tender for 20 minutes. Let the eggplants cool.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2.
When cool, remove the skin and seeds, roughly chop the flesh. Add to
a bowl. Blend in a food processor.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3.
Into the processor bowl add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and
pepper to taste. Also add on a few teaspoons of cold water. Process
the mixture to a coarse paste. Keep adding a bit more water as needed
to allow the mixture to blend well.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4.
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with
crackers, <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2013/12/24/crispy-nutty-chicken-cutlets-recipe-for-christmas/" target="_blank">baked chicken</a> and wine.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-3862558117423846392015-05-14T04:38:00.000-07:002015-05-14T04:38:57.077-07:00Healthy Recipes for Kids Birthday Party<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Angela
is my neighbor and we spend a lot of quality time together,
especially on weekends. Yesterday was her son’s birthday party.
Kids await for their birthday party throughout the year. The joy on
their face for this special day, makes us forget all the pain and
stress in life. Tom turned 11 this year and just as all the
birthdays, Angela wanted to make it special for him and so I. Since
on weekdays we hardly have anytime, we have to go for quick and easy
recipes keeping health into consideration as we all love our
children.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Kids love to pick this Mexican and Tex-Mex food. Whole wheat rolls
with tempting filling such as diced grilled chicken, tomatoes, grated
carrots and greens make an excellent healthy snack loved by people of
all age groups. You can also stir-fry these veggies. Serve it with
your favorite sauce. I usually pair burrito with my fav dip recipe,
Vegan Walnut and Red Pepper Dip. You must give it a try as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Salad with Ice cream</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
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Fruit salad with Ice cream is a good way to make your kids eat
seasonal fruits. The recipe is quite flexible. Add in diced fruits
(seasonal fruits) like watermelon, mango, grapes, bananas, cantaloupe
etc. Take scoops of ice-cream and top on the salad. I usually use
strawberry and butterscotch flavor. Serve in ice-cream bowls as
shown. The bowls will be empty in no time. Kids will go bonkers over
it!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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and sour Meatballs - </span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Ah!
Here it comes. Do not make this recipe too spicy. You can prepare the
meatballs in advance. Prefer baking the balls rather than deep frying
them. Also you can fry the paste a day before birthday party. I
prefer Italian style of preparing the sauce for meatballs. It
consists of onions, carrot, celery, parsley, garlic, tomatoes, basil,
black pepper. Enjoy the yummzz!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Cake</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
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The classic combination of plain vanilla cake, fresh strawberry and
smooth cream never fails. I love bakery products, especially when
they are homemade. The aroma of the bake is simply irresistible.
Nevertheless, cake can be prepared a day before the birthday to save
time, it all depends on our resisting power that we don’t eat it
the moment it is cool. Kids love it.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Rice Noodles</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
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Rice noodles is a good way to treat yourself instead of the refined
flour noodles. It’s an excellent meal for birthday party. It is
<a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2015/04/24/novak-djokovic-and-his-gluten-free-journey/" target="_blank">gluten-free recipe</a> as well. Mix in the seasonal veggies with bit of Vinegar,
soya sauce, sweet chili sauce (kids will avoid chili sauce) and
tomato sauce. The bowl of noodles will be over in no time for sure. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">You
filled my days with rainbow lights,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Fairy
tales and sweet dream nights,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">A
kiss to wipe away my tears,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Gingerbread
to ease my fears. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">You
gave the gift of life to me</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">And
then in love, you set me free.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">I
thank you for your tender care,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">For
deep warm hugs and being there. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">I
hope that when you think of me</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">A
part of you, you'll always see. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Hey
pals, how was your Mother’s day? Mine was really a special one.
Hope you enjoyed the <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2015/05/07/mothers-day-special-and-crunchy-strawberry-cake/" target="_blank">Strawberry Layered Crunchy Cake</a> on Sunday. I and
my sister gifted mom tiny but an elegant pair of diamond earrings and
a red color silk scarf on this auspicious occasion. What did you gift
your mother? Both gifts were adored by her. To make the day even more
special, I prepared her favorite recipe, Stuffed Apple and Cranberry
Pork. The dinner table really looked sumptuous with tangy Pork, mushy
Cake, seasoned Garlic bread and blood Red Wine. Here it goes..</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Stuffed
Apple and Cranberry Pork</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">For
the Pork Loin</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Salt
to taste,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
lbs Pork Loin,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Pepper
to taste,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon Olive Oil,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
minced Garlic Cloves,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Sliced
bacon as required,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon chopped Thyme,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon chopped Rosemary.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">For
the Sauce:-</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
cup Vinegar,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/4
teaspoon salt,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
diced red onions,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">olive
oil as required,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
bottle Lager Beer,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
1/2 cup Brown sugar,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon Cinnamon,</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
cup chopped ginger, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2/3
cup dried cranberries,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon Mustard Seed,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/4
teaspoon ground cloves,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
teaspoon crushed red pepper,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3
lbs peeled and chopped Granny Smith Apples.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Method</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Cut
a pocket through one end of the tenderloin. Place the centrist
downwards. Don’t slice through the other end. Season in and out
properly with salt and pepper. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Mix
rosemary, thyme, garlic and oil in a bowl. Spread the mixture over
pork. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">For
the sauce, heat olive oil in saucepan, add onion and cook until
brown. Add ginger and apples. Cook for 2 minutes. Combine remaining
ingredients and lower heat. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Allow
to cook. Reduce until thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Stuff sauce into tenderloin. Wrap with bacon. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Using
a roasting rack and baking sheet, put pork into 350 D. F oven.
Remove from oven. Don’t remove foil till 10 minutes. Slice and
serve with red wine.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Happy
Mother’s Day!</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Here
is Cake, for a special day,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Just
for you on Mother’s Day.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">I
must have been born beneath a lucky star,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">To
have a mother as nice as you are!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">He
wanted to be an artist but was rejected by the prestigious Art
Schools in Vienna. His mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. He
came back from Vienna for her. In his book “Mein Kampf” he says
that he honored his father but ‘Loved’ his Mother. Yes, yes..you
know who I am talking about - Adolf Hitler. The reason I brought this
incident up is, that no matter what you are for the world, there is
one person who reminds you of how tiny you are when it comes to her
and where you come from - Her Womb. Pardon me for being dramatic. I
have developed this penchant for drama, thanks to what I am watching
these days - Game of Thrones. Sometimes it’s really difficult to
understand Mother, but as we grow up, she becomes the only person we
understand most. She’ll make fun of you, thrash you at times too
which is followed by a flood of love and kisses. That’s what makes
every mother a bit Weird- which is cute. She’ll scold you for a
mistake, but if someone else scolds you- let it be anyone- that
person will have a really bad time from your mother. That’s how
mothers are. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">At
times they prove their capability of doing things which will either
straighten you up or will put in that path, like Toya Graham. She
thrashed her kid in front of the national media as she saw him with a
stone in his hand, at the Baltimore riots this April. Well, it’s
not the sky which is limit for her, may be it’s the outer space or
something beyond. My mother was upset with me as I didn’t tell her
about my first boyfriend in high school. She didn’t scold me, but
this saddened her a bit. Writing of this incident takes me back to
that time where I can feel the aroma of Strawberry Cake. I tried this
cake recipe for her, to see that wavy smile on her face. I was a bit
clumsy back then, she said the cake was fine - mothers are always
fine when someone else cooks for them - but could have been better.
Today let’s try Strawberry Cake and bring a smile on every mother’s
face.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Strawberry
Layered Crunchy Cake</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">For
the Vanilla Cake</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">6
Eggs, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
cup Milk,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
cup Sugar,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
cups All Purpose Flour,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
tablespoons Vanilla essence.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">For
the Corn Crumbs</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
teaspoon Salt, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">3/4
oz. Cornstarch,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
teaspoons Sugar,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">11
tablespoons Butter,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">6
cups Crunch Cereal</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">For
Presentation</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
cup White C</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">h</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">ocolate,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
cup Strawberry Reserve,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
cups sliced fresh Strawberries.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Prepare
a classic vanilla cake. Take a bowl. Assemble all the ingredients
given under cake. Bake at 350 D. F for 20 minutes. Cut into three
layers as shown. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Prepare
corn crumbs. Take a food processor. Grind cereal completely. Combine
cereal, cornstarch, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add melted
butter. Toss well. Squeeze the crumbs with your hands. Make small
clumps. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Bake
until the crumbs turn golden brown for 15 minutes. Cool completely.
Once the crumbs cool, melt the white chocolate.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">For
assembling, take the top most layer and uniformly spread Strawberry
reserve on it as shown. Stuff in between the layers, the corn
crumbs, melted white chocolate and sliced fresh strawberries. Serve!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background: transparent;">“</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Go
for meditation and try your hands at healthy food” said my niece
when I told her about my stressful routine. I guess everybody has
this </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">routine
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is an add on to the already full plate of issues.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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her advice, I started with it. She showed me an app named </span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://apple.co/1Qho4aV" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients Handbook</span></b></span></span></span></span></i></a><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background: transparent;">
</span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">(Available
on both Appstore and Playstore). I suggest you guys must check it
out. It is all about ingredients and their values. I </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">realized</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
that cooking is a</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background: transparent;">
</span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">way
to </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">channelize</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">
my energy. Looking at the hot steam of rice is more meditating to me
than a proper meditation. It is the perfect way to use that </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="background: transparent;">extra
</span></i></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">energy
in cooking rather than acting weird with your family. Cooking doesn’t
mean that you have to use all the spices and cook something great,
it’s about knowing the value of each ingredient you use. Simple
dishes are a therapy for you. You should go for something
healthy like herbs, oil and roots, which are plenty in this app.
I’ll let you all know the ones I have used.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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ingredients in the app have been effectively categorized for the ease
of the user. Lemon balm is one such herb which I use regularly. Chop
the leaves and add them to the salad. These leaves help in reducing
the stress level. Then comes Basil which is a sacred plant in India.
Pasta seasoning with basil will give it a strong and a different
flavor. Rich in antioxidants, basil prevents a lot of diseases. What
if your someone helps you </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="background: transparent;">boost</span></i></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background: transparent;">
</span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">your
blood pressure? Well, parsley can be of help. Rich in a lot of
vitamins parsley can be used in tea or green sauce with nachos. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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addition to this, Nutrient Chart </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">checks
the nutritional values of all Ingredients. </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Sitting
on the chair at work place for long hours can result in digestion
issues like heartburn or upset stomach which will result in
irritation. So don’t pour out your irritation on others and go for
peppermint based mocktails. Getting up early, leaving for work and
then driving back home - when do you work out? Actually you don’t,
even I don’t get time on weekdays. Muscle pain is inevitable under
such circumstances. Rosemary can relieve you with that. You can
either add it to marinated chicken or olive oil. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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and much more relating to 1000 such ingredients. Traveling comes with
pollution. Pollution enhances acne. Thyme oil can help you reduce
this. You can stuff your turkey with thyme leaves and enjoy health.
Losing appetite is one of the reasons why people take stress. Have
something, that might calm you down. Fennel seed soup can help you in
getting hold of your appetite. Must have seen “Olaf” (the snowman
type character in the movie “Frozen”) playing with dandelion
seeds while dreaming of summers. You wouldn’t have imagined how
useful those dandelions could be. Go for sauteed dandelion greens
which will result in a cleansed system and improved digestion. Beat
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">This
is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Neil
Armstrong said this and started jumping around on the moon. Whenever
I watch this video, I feel as if in the end, everybody loves ‘space’
to jump around (pun intended!). Let it be on earth or on the moon.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Astronauts
stay in space for days and sometimes even months. It’s like a home
away from home but just ‘too’ far away. So the question which
always grills my mind is - WHAT DO THEY EAT IN SPACE? Though I knew
that they used to have those toothpaste like tubes to have the food
from times are changing and so is the ‘Interstellar Menu’. To
keep the food edible for longer missions, it is dehydrated and packed
in a solid form. Imagine taking a ‘bite’ of your chicken stew.
All the fluid items like milk, soup etc. are dehydrated too in a
powdered form. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Thanks
to the NASA scientists, who made it possible to hydrate the food by
mixing hot or cold water when in space and make food a ‘bit’
tastier. But no matter what, the mesmerizing aroma of the food drifts
away before it can stimulate an astronaut because of almost zero
gravity. So the exulting sensation of the food felt by the tongue and
the nose is absent. But these men and women, do all this ‘in the
name of science’. I respect these guys because if I would have been
an astronaut, my kitchen would’ve followed me. Since food is
important, astronauts are invited for tasting session where they can
recommend the dishes for future missions. Though these days they have
freeze dried sausage patties and much more but there is one thing
Buzz Aldrin enjoyed in one of the missions - “Shrimp Cocktail”.
From the word cocktail, I remember that I am very fond of preparing
hot or warm </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2015/03/09/enjoy-frozen-dead-guys-day-with-hot-cocktails/" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="background: transparent;">cocktail recipes</span></i></span></span></span></a><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">.
He had something to say about it- “they were chosen one by one to
make sure they would be tiny enough to squeeze out of the food
packet, and they were delicious!” Let’s try this appetizer for
our brave astronauts ‘in the name of science”.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">For
Court Bouillon:</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
lemon, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
bay leaves,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
diced onion, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">5
sprigs thyme,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
diced carrots, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/2
bunch parsley,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">10
cups cold water,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
diced stalks celery, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">5
diced garlic cloves.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">For
Shrimp:</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Cocktail
Sauce, </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Lemon
wedges,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
pound rinsed shrimp, </span></span></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
tablespoon kosher salt.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">For
Cocktail Sauce:</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
cup ketchup</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
juiced lemon, </span></span></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Hot
sauce to taste,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">4
teaspoons prepared horseradish,</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">1/4
teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method for Shrimp Cocktail:</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<ol>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Add
water, onion, garlic, lemon, parsley, carrot, celery, thyme and bay
leaves in a pot. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.</span></span></span></span></div>
</li>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Add
shrimp into the liquid. Turn off the heat. Cook shrimp. Stir
occasionally for 3 minutes. Drain and cool. Peel them. Refrigerate
if you are not serving immediately. If refrigerated, bring shrimps
to room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">To
serve put the cocktail sauce in glasses as shown. Loop the shrimp
over the edge of the glass. Top the glass with sauce. Garnish with
the lemon and serve.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method for Cocktail Sauce:</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<ol>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 138%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Combine
ketchup, lemon zest, juice, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish in
a bowl. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background: transparent;">Add
hot sauce. Mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!</span></span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-75136336610279616992015-04-27T22:32:00.000-07:002015-04-27T22:32:06.336-07:00Sansa Stark and her Love for Lemon Cake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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“<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Do
you like always write on festivals?”</span></div>
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“<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Oops.
Thanks. I’ll make sure that I change my ‘routine’ ASAP”, I
replied with a confused smile. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">She
was my 23 year old neighbor. This conversation happened before my
Jazz Fest and Jambalaya blog. I needed to move on from Festivals.
“I’m going to watch Game of Thrones. Talk later” she said this
and hurried to her home. Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama
television series, loved by millions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Voila!
It helped. I was on a GOT marathon and consequently fell in love with
“Jaqen H'ghar”, mumbling ‘Valar Morghulis’ at almost
everything. This marathon ceased after the 4th season . I called her
up and she was like “This is the year when they air season 5. They
actually started it and two episodes are out”. Immense relief!
There is one character which I noticed has grown up from a sweet
little beautiful girlie girl to a damsel in distress and gradually to
an alert and an astute woman when wisdom and tragedies hit her hard.
Irrespective of all the troubles she has been through (including
Joffrey), she walked through fire with tears and survived. Partly
because of her will to survive and partly because of Lemon Cakes.
When Lady Olenna of House Tyrell offers lemon cake to a ‘sad’
Sansa-</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Olenna
Tyrell: "Shall we have some lemon cakes?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sansa
Stark: "Lemon cakes are my favorite."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Olenna
Tyrell: "So we've been told."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I
was like ok, people know this affair. Even Little finger tries to woo
her by offering Lemon Cakes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">They
are appetizing enough for me to try them in my kitchen. I love <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2015/01/06/homemade-gluten-free-vegan-carrot-cake/" target="_blank">cake recipes</a>. So let us
make these Lemon Cakes for this sweet damsel in distress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Ingredients
for Cake:-</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">6
Eggs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1
teaspoon Salt,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1
cup Sour Cream,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1
cup Unsalted Butter, </span>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1
teaspoon Baking Soda,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">3
cups All-purpose Flour,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1/3
cup Fresh Lemon Juice,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2
tablespoons Lemon Zest, </span>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2
1/2 cups Granulated Sugar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Preparation
Method for Cake:-</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1.
Preheat oven to 350 D.C. Take a pan and butter and flour it. In a
medium bowl, whisk together flour, lemon zest, baking soda and salt.
Set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2.
In a blender, beat butter and granulated sugar for 5 minutes. Add
eggs. Mix in lemon juice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Keep
adding flour mixture and sour cream, until incorporated. Do not
overmix. Add to the bundt cake pan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">3.
Bake until knife inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Bake for
50 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">4.
Turn out onto a rack to cool completely. Poke holes all over the
cooled cake, and brush with lemon icing. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">5.
If the cake does not absorb all the syrup at once, allow to sit for
20 minutes before continuing to brush with any remaining syrup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Ingredients
for Lemon Icing:-</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1/2
cup butter,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2
tablespoons lemon juice,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1/2
teaspoon vanilla extract,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">3
cups confectioners' sugar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Preparation
Method for Lemon Icing:-</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1.
Combine butter, lemon juice, vanilla, and sugar. Beat until light and
fluffy. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2.
Add more sugar or lemon juice. Adjust the consistency as needed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Enjoy
“Game of Thrones” with authentic Lemon Cake!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659570070620957639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517940476982235574.post-18863780724029742042015-04-23T22:30:00.000-07:002015-04-23T22:30:40.026-07:00Novak Djokovic and his Gluten Free Journey<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">These
are hard times for all the health conscious people, including me. I
say hard times because almost everything can be harmful for health,
so what should we go for or not go for? I won’t answer for ‘what
should we go for’ as I’ll end up a mentioning a lot of recipes,
ironically making the whole meal “NOT” so very healthy. As far as
‘what should we NOT go for’ is concerned, a diet containing
Gluten should be avoided. I haven’t implemented this yet but was
simply thinking why not including gluten free diet twice or thrice in
a week (whenever I can), so that even if I or you have to turn on to
a complete gluten free diet, it can be done hassle free. This world
number one tennis player, Novak Djokovic, suffered a lot before going
for a <a href="https://food4yourmood.wordpress.com/2015/01/03/new-year-begins-with-a-healthy-breakfast/" target="_blank">gluten free diet</a>. Gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and
rye was affecting his metabolism. Eventually he was diagnosed as
gluten intolerant and shifted to gluten free diet. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Consider
someone whose parents own a pizza restaurant but son is sensitive to
gluten. Sad! But his hard work and results after going gluten free
are evident enough to make me think twice. I was going through a
book, Serve Serve to Win, wherein Djokovic says - “What amazed me
the most was how simple these changes were to make, and how dramatic
the results were. All I did was eliminate gluten - the protein found
in wheat - for a few days, and my body instantly felt better. I was
lighter, quicker, clearer in mind and spirit. After two weeks, I knew
that my life had changed. I sprang out of bed, ready to tear into the
day ahead. And I realized that I had to share what I’d learned with
others.” I can’t recall when was the last time I sprang out of
bed, but let me try this healthy gluten-free recipe. Anyone, anytime
may require turning to a gluten-free diet. Let’s practice now
onwards. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Gluten-free
Curry Noodles Soup</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Ingredients:-</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
fresh Red Chilli,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">200
ml Coconut Milk,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">3.5
cm sliced Ginger,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon Turmeric,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
litre Chicken Stock,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">150
grams Rice Noodles,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon Brown Sugar,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
tablespoons Lime juice,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
teaspoon Tamarind paste,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
tablespoons Thai Fish Sauce,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">250
grams stir fry mix Vegetables,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">150
grams cooked diced Chicken.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">For
Garnishing:-</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">2
Curry Leaves,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
chopped Red Chilli,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1
piece chopped lemongrass.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Preparation
Method:-</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">1. Take
a pan and heat the chicken stock.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">2. Boil
the noodles in another pan. Drain water and set aside.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">3. Add
the remaining ingredients, except the vegetables, to the pan and
bring to a boil.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">4. When
the chicken is hot, add the vegetables. When they are tender, add the
drained noodles. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">5. Divide
the noodles between bowls. Pour the soup over them.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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sprinkled with curry leaves, red chili and lemongrass.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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