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you will need, all purpose flour (i used bread flour), semolina, salt, warm water to make dough or more (i used 1 1/4 cups), oil/melted butter, for frying & spreading, original recipe required 1 cup each oil and butter...i didn tsp use that much maybe, 1/3, mix flour ,semolina & salt., add 1 cup of water( warm to the touch), stir with wooden spoon until moistened., if the dough is a bit dry add about 1 tbsp water at a time until just moistened. mine felt that it needed about 4 tbsp more or about 1/4 cup. cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes., it is at this time that you may want to clean up and get your work space ready. after the 30 minutes resting time, knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth. i used my kitchenaid mixer to do this job., divide the dough into about 9-10 dinner size rolls ., cover with kitchen towel to prevent skin from forming. spread about 2 tbsp oil on your counter top. take a roll of dough and place on oiled surface., spread into thin square sheet. lightly brush with melted butter., then fold like a business letter ( three sides). you should have a long rectangle., lightly brush with melted butter again. fold left third to center and then fold right third to center of rectangle., you should have a layered square....maybe the size of your palm. it is at this point that you may want to let it rest a bit., roll this square into a big square of 9x9 inch square( or thereabouts...doesn tsp have to be exact it could be smaller). the layers might move about on you a bit ...just be gentle and try to make it look like a square. if you let it rest a bit you won tsp have this problem. fry on preheated griddle or in a skillet on medium/low heat. you may add some oil and butter ( about 1 tbsp) in the hot skillet. i usually squirt a bit of oil from my oil dispenser and add a bit of butter to help with the browning. place the layered paratha(bread) and let it cook until the top seems a bit dry.* flip over and add a bit more butter/oil. press on the bread a bit, with a spatula, so that the second side gets brown as well., while it is cooking , i roll out the second dough...using the same method(while keeping an eye out on the skillet. i guess you can make them all ahead and this way you don tsp have to worry about watching the skillet. it might actually be better that you do them all in advance..., this bread is best eaten hot ...maybe right out of the skillet ., variation, i did a few parathas , where i added some chives, in the folding process. in case you would like to try this version, here are a couple of pictures.

sponge cakes (or 6 sponge cake cups), fresh ripe mango, peeled and chopped into small pieces, prepared lemon flavor instant pudding and pie filling, flaked coconut (divided ), fresh kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced very thinly, mandarin orange segments, well drained, pineapple tidbits, well drained, vanilla instant pudding mix (i use jello, type that serves 4 and does not require cooking), milk, cool whip

stewing beef or 1 lb ground beef, head cabbage, carrots, sliced round, onions, chopped, potatoes, peeled and diced, stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, kidney beans, sugar (i use 1/2 that)

zucchini , diced into bite-sized pieces, onion, diced fine, vegetable oil, mayonnaise (you can use reduced fat mayo if you want), eggs, parmesan cheese (i use the kind that comes pre-grated)

red snapper , sea bass or any other firm fish meat, fish depends on your budget. if you like mahi mahi and its inexpense where you live, use that.) (fresh tuna is great in this dish!), sized carrots, shredded, water chestnuts, finely chopped, cilantro or chinese parsley, finely chopped, shitake mushrooms, finely sliced, onion, finely chopped, garlic, peeled and minced, soy sauce, spring roll or lumpia wrappers/dough squares, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, chopped cabbage for decoration on the serving platter)

lean boneless pork loin, well trimmed ,cut into 1/4 inch thick strips, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, minced fresh ginger, cabbage and carrot coleslaw mix (i use the 1 that has carrots & red in it), red bell pepper, sliced, bean sprouts, sake, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, flour tortillas, plum sauce , for spreading on tortillas

batch puff pastry (#451679 or store bought-use 2 sheets ), butter, fruit (be creative, use seasonal), brown sugar (white could be used if better with that fruit), orange zest (lemon or lime good), nuts (wal , pecans, almonds, pistachio, etc), sugar, milk, vanilla extract

italian tomatoes (san marzano tomatoes are the best, a little more expensive, but well worth it), tomato paste, chopped fresh italian parsley (only fresh , please), garlic clove (depending on your love of ), dried oregano (or 2 tbsp fresh ), dried basil (or, if at all possible, 2 tbsp fresh), salt, ground black pepper, sugar, olive oil, minced onion, dry white wine (whatever you have available, but please use a good quality...only 1 that you would drink) or 1/2 cup dry red wine (whatever you have available, but please use a good quality...only 1 that you would drink)

sized yellow onions, beer (that is flat), flour, cornmeal, shortening (for frying , i use crisco 0 trans fat), salt

gone are the days where the bride and groom share a slice of a 3, 4, or 5 tier wedding cake. nowadays some people are opting for a more simple cake solution, yet they still want the elegance that a large tiered cake offers. enter on stage the simple yet elegant cupcake., versatile cupcakes are standing along side and, in some cases, replacing larger cakes these days. below are some helpful hints if you want to use cupcakes for the main cake at your wedding., tip #1 : arrangement, how you arrange your cupcakes is as important if not more important than the taste. everyone wants a breathtaking wedding cake at their reception so arranging your cupcakes to give this appearance is very necessary., my personal favorite way of arranging my cupcakes is to stack 4 or 5 boxes on top of each other to form a tree of sorts. i choose boxes that are approximately 4 to 5 inches high. i like 24 inch square boxes then 18 inches square then 12 inches then 6 inches square. this gives me a cupcake ledge of 3 inches when the boxes are stacked., decorate your boxes as you wish. beautiful paper wrapped around the boxes then a ribbon all the way around is a great decorating combination ., your wedding cake cupcakes can then be placed on the ledges and on top of the boxes for a beautiful arrangement for your wedding., arrangement idea for your wedding cupcakes is to place cupcakes underneath raised cake platters. larger cakes or more cupcakes can be placed on top of the platters., how your cupcakes taste and even how many different flavors you offer are both very important to the overall success of your wedding cupcakes. i think 1 of the best reasons to have wedding cupcakes instead of a large wedding cake would be that you can have many different kinds of cakes. not everyone prefers the same type of cake and frosting so having 2 or 3 different types of cake flavors would be ideal., three of my favorite flavors are vanilla , chocolate, and lemon cupcakes. these are a great combination for any special occasion that you may choose to serve cupcakes. you can either serve all of the different flavors in the same cups with the same decoration or you can use different cups and/or different decorations for each cake flavor you choose., skimp on the ingredients for your wedding cupcakes. fresh cupcakes made from your favorite cupcake recipes are always the best choice. boxed cake mixes just won tsp cut i for special occasion cupcakes. the same goes for frosting. make your frosting instead of buying it prepackaged from a grocery store. if you don tsp feel confident making your own, you could always buy some freshly made frosting from a local bakery., presentation is everything when dealing with weddings. you should make sure your cupcakes are just the right size so they are absolutely gorgeous when presented. the entire purpose of serving cupcakes at a wedding is to give your guests a small taste of a wonderful dessert. small is the key word here. you don tsp want cupcakes that are larger than an actual teacup. if they are, then they should be called mini cakes and not cupcakes., also, it would cost you a fortune to bake mini cakes for each of your guests. the right size cupcake will offer just the right amount of cake for each person attending and will also likely save you money., be careful not to err on the side of your cupcakes being too small. if your cupcakes are too small, you may run out of cupcakes before you guests sweet teeth are satisfied. you also run the risk of having too much frosting on a small cupcake which could ruin the overall taste of your wedding cupcakes., i ve found that the perfect size cupcakes are baked in 1/2 cup wells that i fill approximately 1/2 to 2/3 full of cupcake batter. make sure you carefully measure the cupcake batter each time you fill a well. this will make sure that your cupcakes come out of the oven all the same size., i hope that these tips will help you produce the most beautiful wedding cupcakes that anyone has ever seen! good luck

tuna, drained (2 cans, usually), breadcrumbs (i like the italian style ), pickle relish, chopped parsley (i use fresh , if you are using pre-packaged dry parsely only use 1/2 tablespoon), chopped scallion, chopped white onions, stalk celery, chopped, dijon mustard, garlic clove, finely chopped, salt, pepper, egg substitute or 1 egg, oil (or margarine, dont use butter, it has salt, that mixes with the salt already added to the mix)

cooked rice (cook 1 cup dry rice with 2 cup water for a 2 cup rice yield), salsa, taco seasoning (about 1/2 packet of commercially prepared s, or the whole packet if you want extra tac), sour cream, cheese, shredded, cheese, shredded, diced veggies such as carrot , bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, onions (whatever you add to tacos), beans (red, black , pinto, etc or use salsa that is corn and bean based)

cooked rice (cook 1 cup dry rice with 2 cup water for a 2 cup rice yield), salsa, taco seasoning (about 1/2 packet of commercially prepared s, or the whole packet if you want extra tac), sour cream, cheese, shredded, cheese, shredded, diced veggies such as carrot , bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, onions (whatever you add to tacos), beans (red, black , pinto, etc or use salsa that is corn and bean based)

thai sweet rice (aslo called sticky rice ), water, ripe mango , cur into bite-size pieces (look for mangos that are fragrant and easily bruised, or 1 package frozen mangos can be use), brown sugar, coconut milk (good quality ), salt plus pinch, coconut flavoring, vanilla, cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp. water

spring rolls (refrigerated , or frozen then thawed), do not use the (hard ) kind that have to be soaked, wasabi paste, fresh basil leaves, tuna steak (preferably ) or salmon steak, olive oil (the amount depends on whether you want to fry or saute and turn) i ve been resorting to this method quite frequently :0

very finely chopped cabbage (about the size of rice), shredded carrots, minced onions (i grate mine,mainly just using the juice), sugar, salt, pepper, mayo, milk, buttermilk, tarragon vinegar.(dont worry i never have that stuff ,i use cider vinegar)

butter, granny smith apples, sliced 1/2-inch thick, macintosh apples, sliced 1/2-inch thick, sugar, light brown sugar , packed, lemon, juiced, all-purpose flour, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, salt, pecan pieces, deep-dish pie crusts (frozen section of grocery)., egg, beaten, wisconsin sharp cheddar, grated, scoops vanilla ice cream, not a baker , so i don tsp make my own crust, but you can certainly do so. you can also use the dough that comes in a roll in the refrigerated section of your grocery and roll out your own.)

ground beef or 1 lb lamb, breakfast sausage (i used maple flavor), onion (or more if you like ), garlic cloves (use what you like for taste), butter, brown gravy mix, water, cream of mushroom soup, sliced mushrooms, diced, corn, peas, parsley, oregano, mashed potatoes (recipe that you like)