34 because Recipes

everywhere you look , there is a lot of emphasis on cutting the fat out of our daily diets, but who wants to cut out the fat if it means cutting out the flavor when it comes to baking, there is a way to cut down on your fat intake without changing the ingredients in your favorite recipes. if you switch to nonstick silicone bakeware, you can cut down on your fat intake with minimal effort. because the bakeware is nonstick, you never have to use butter, shortening, or grease on your pans or sheets to ensure easy food removal., first silicone items made exclusively for baking were small silicone mats that fit nicely on your cookie sheet and allowed you to bake cookies with out greasing the cookie sheet or worrying about the bottoms getting burned. these little mats were a huge success and stores were hard pressed to keep them in stock., as the popularity of these mats grew , manufacturers decide to explore the idea of making more bakeware from silicone. they began making spoons, spatulas, and whisks that could withstand high heats and could be used with nonstick cookware with no fear of ruining the coating. silicone utensils were the perfect choice for candy making or any other project that required a boiling and sticky liquid to be stirred., kitchen supply manufacturers also introduced silicone potholders and oven gloves. because they can withstand heats up to 500 degrees, they are the perfect insurance that you won tsp get burned when you pull a hot dish from your oven. they don tsp conduct heat the way that a cloth potholder does and they are much sturdier and easy to keep clean than traditional potholders. home canners fell in love with silicone baker s mitts because they could actually reach into a pot of boiling water to remove a hot jar of food once it was done processing. as an added bonus these durable potholders do double duty as lid grippers making opening jars a snap., once silicone hit kitchens in the form of baking mats , utensils, and pot holders, kitchen experts began to see the potential of this material in everyday baking. suddenly almost any type of bakeware that could traditionally be found in stainless steel, aluminum, glass, or stoneware was being offered in brightly colored silicone. stores began selling muffin tins, bread loaf pans, cake pans, and pie pans. the most popular pieces tend to be the specialty designed cake pans that allow you to make cakes shaped like everything from roses to pumpkins. they even have mini cake pans that make individual, fancy shaped cakes., popularity of silicone bakeware skyrocketed as cooks began to see the benefits of using this material in their kitchens. foods pop out of silicone pans with amazing ease. you never need to grease, flour, or even use cooking spray on a silicone pan and that adds up to lots of calories and fat grams saved with each meal. because silicone is very flexible, it is easy to bend and twist it so that cakes and breads pop out easily. you never have to force baked goods out of the pan, so they retain there shape and you don tsp see a lot of split and broken cakes., silicone is a bakers dream when it comes to making evenly cooked delicacies. the material distributes heat evenly, so you never end up with a cake that is burned around the edges and still not cooked in the middle. it also cools down quickly ensuring that your foods will not continue cooking and possibly drying out once you remove them from the oven., because silicone is nonstick , cleanup is a breeze. a little soap and water and any crumb left on your bakeware disappears. it is nonporous, so it never retains any odors from the foods you cook. completely versatile it goes from oven to table to freezer and can even be thrown in the dishwasher. once you are done cleaning it, storage is a snap. with its flexibility, you can twist it, bend it, fold it or mash it up so it can fit in the smallest of drawers or cupboards., if you haven tsp tried silicone bakeware , add a piece or two to your kitchen. you will be surprised at its quality and flexibility.

chuck (i am blessed because were i live the expensive cut, beef fillet is so cheap, so i make all my beef r) or 1 kg rump steak, chopped (i am blessed because were i live the expensive cut, beef fillet is so cheap, so i make all my beef r), peanut oil, brown onion, sliced, garlic cloves, ginger, lemongrass, sliced thinly, red curry paste, beef bouillon granules, concentrate (cube, powder , paste etc..), water, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, coconut cream, sugar, fresh coriander, chopped

chuck steak (i am blessed because were i live the expensive cut, beef fillet is so cheap, so i make all my beef r), brandy, dry red wine, fresh thyme, fresh, bay leaves, garlic cloves, crushed, olive oil, butter, beef stock, tomato paste, brown onions, button mushrooms, quartered, carrots, peeled, chopped, bacon , rashers chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, cornflour, bisto , instant gravy granules (optional)

punchbowl cake, recipe can be adapted to different tastes, replacing the cherries with other pie fillings such as blueberry or strawberry. 1 of the reasons why this cake is so practical for the holidays is because it can feed a big family; this recipe serves between 25 and 30 people. it is literally prepared in a punchbowl and is not sliced but spooned onto a serving dish.

cream cheese (not low fat or non-fat because it needs to be thick), kraft old english cheese spread (sometimes i add an extra jar of this and make it into 2 balls), kraft roka blue spread, garlic powder (or more to taste), worcestershire sauce, chopped pecans

refrigerated pie crust (i like the pillsbury 1 best !), cream of chicken soup (i use the 1 that has the herbs already in it so i don tsp have to add anything else), whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced, water (i would start slow on the liquid. you can always add more to it if you would like to) or 1 (10 1/2 oz) can milk (i would start slow on the liquid. you can always add more to it if you would like to), frozen broccoli, steamed (i use the steamfresh bags because then there is 1 less pot that i have to use, also, you can use a)

olive oil, butter or margarine, boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs ), seasoned salt, garlic pepper, cumin, chili powder, lime wedge, white or yellow onion , cut into thin strips, tub fresh mushrooms , wiped clean and sliced, chicken stock (or water) - just enough to deglaze bottom of pan, cheese sauce, margarine, shredded monetrey jack , queso, or other cheese that melts well, sour cream, green chiles, drained, rice, i use the lipton package of spanish rice , or old elpaso mexican rice in the box. simply because i like them both, and they are easy. if you prefer to cook your own recipe of spanish or mexican rice, that would definately work. rice is just the 1 thing i like in the instant (those two brands, anyway), margarine, i happened to have some fresh cilantro and half a tomato to be used, so i topped the portions with cilantro and chopped tomato, they don tsp do that in the restaurant, but we liked it.

all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla sugar, sugar (very generous), pure vanilla extract, coconut extract, eggs, room temp, heavy cream, havana club dark reserve rum, butter, melted and cooled, generous ) coconut plus an extra little handful of toasted coconut, water, sugar, dark havana club reserve rum, if you re wondering why the measurements are a little funny it s because among the other changes i made to dorie s recipe, i also halved it.)

red bell peppers, shredded carrots, pickled peppers , i used long red zergut brand, garlic-stuffed olives (10-12 olives), toasted wheat germ, whole grain mustard, extra hot prepared horseradish, polar tuna in vegetable oil, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, trader joe s lavash wrap bread, spinach , organic baby of course rinsed washed, prepped & chilled, romano cheese , whole milk fresca style crumbled

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

seasonal fish and vegetables are used in tempura. the ingredients for tempura in the recipe below are only a few of the many, many common ingredients that lend themselves to this treatment. shrimp; squid; small whole fish like perch, smelt, and goby; white-fleshed saltwater fish; eggplant; green beans; onion rings; sweet potato slices; bell pepper strips; mushrooms - the list could go on for several pages. chicken, beef and pork, however, are not usually prepared as tempura because of their relatively heavier, identifiable taste. chicken and pork are deep-fried in other ways, and beef is often given a more highlighted preparation, say, in sukiyaki., http://japanesefood.about.com/od/tempura/a/cookingtempura.htm, basic steps for cooking tempura, prepare the ingredients ., make tempura batter ., heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 340-350f degree., lightly dip ingredients in the batter and immediately fry them until crisp. it takes longer to fry vegetables than to fry seafood., drain tempura on a rack ., serve right away with tentsuyu (tempura dipping sauce) or salt. tempura is best served hot. *grated daikon radish is a common condiment., tempura batter recipe - japanese recipe, http://japanesefood.about.com/od/tempura/r/tempurabatter.htm, egg, ice water, all purpose flour, preparation, beat an egg in a bowl. add ice water in the bowl. be sure to use very cold water., add sifted flour in the bowl and mix lightly. be careful not to overmix the batter., tempura dipping sauce recipe, tempura dipping sauce is called tentsuyu in japanese. serve this sauce with tempura., dashi soup stock, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, preparation, put mirin in a pan and heat. add soy sauce and dashi soup stock in the pan. bring the sauce to a boil., tips for making crispy tempura, by setsuko yoshizuka, tip 1: ice, use ice water for the batter. this is really important to prevent the batter from absorbing too much oil., tip 2: batter (tempura batter recipe), do not make the batter ahead of time. try not to over mix the batter and not to coat ingredients with the batter too much., if you are frying both seafood and vegetables, fry vegetables first. then, fry seafood. fry vegetables at 340f degree and fry seafood at 350f degree., tip 4: oil temperature, check the temperature of frying oil , drop a little batter into the oil. if the batter comes up right away instead of sinking to the bottom of the pan, it s about 360 f degree. if the batter goes halfway to the bottom and comes up, it s about 340f degree. this is said to be the right temperature to fry tempura.

ground beef (this is optional, because it tastes just as good without the meat) (optional), tomato sauce, chili beans (i use joan of arc brand), black beans, hot red enchilada sauce (i use la preferida brand), diced green chilies, chili powder, salt (less if you do not serve it with macaroni), sour cream, chopped yellow onion, grated cheddar cheese, jalapeno

hamburger (i actually will make more than 1 lb, because my husband likes it with extra !), onion, chopped, buttermilk biscuits, tomato sauce, sliced mushrooms, diced tomatoes, diced black olives, shredded cheese

chicken, cubed 2 or you can even uncut up pieces like thighs or breasts. having it on the bone while it cooks gives the curry a nice flavor., vegetable oil- enough to coat the bottom of 12 skillet, new potatoes- scrubbed clean . 2 pieces, garlic, minced, onion, chopped, red bell peppers, seeded and sliced, coconut milk- start with 1 and if not enough to cover chicken add another can., curry powder, red chile flakes - to taste, salt and pepper to taste, peas. thaw under water. (optional) this is my addition to the recipe because of trying to get my kids to eat more veggies.

cellophane noodles (also known as bean thread because they re made with bean flour), cooked prawns, minced chicken, stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced (for more on preparing lemongrass, see below), approx. 1 loose cup of fresh cilantro, approx. 1 loose cup of fresh basil (thai basil is best), spring onions (scallions), sliced, fresh tomato, cut into small wedges, cucumber , cut into matchstick-like pieces, salad dressing, juice of 1 lime (3-4 tbsp), fish sauce, soy sauce, chilli sauce (1=mild, 2=medium, 3+=hot); or substitute 1-3+ fresh red or green chillies. minced, garlic, minced, fresh, chopped cilantro , including stems, sugar (if you prefer salty and sour flavors over sweet, omit the ), serve on a bed of lettuce or chinese cabbage

rice, water, sliced turkey sausage, frozen cooked shrimp (the pink kind ), green beans, drained, okra, drained, cajun seasoning (that s how much i use because i like it spicy , but you can use as little or as much as you want.)

yellow bell pepper (diced ), red bell pepper (diced ), orange bell pepper (diced ), black beans (drained and rinsed ), fresh tomatoes (diced ), ro-tel tomatoes (or mexican stewed, chop these and add the juice), garlic cloves (chopped ), corn (drained ), white shoepeg corn (drained ), fresh cilantro (i chop a good sized handful in the food processor and throw it in), cayenne pepper, garlic salt, to taste (i use about 1/2 tsp), salt and pepper, hot pepper (chopped , i almost never use it because then my kids won tsp eat it, but if you like it hot, go for it!) (optional)

all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, toasted wheat germ, mashed ripe bananas (about 3 - let them get really ripe), milk (or butter ), eggs, oil (i like to use extra virgin olive oil because it s a good for you oil), vanilla extract