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Learning About Thermal Cooker :
Published February 5, 2014What is Thermal Cooker?
Have you heard of thermal cooker? We sure did not, that is until a year ago, when we started learning more ways about cooking healthy food in shortest time possible. Let us look at what is thermal cooker and what makes it a special thing in your kitchen and cooking.
Thermal cooker is life savior of us, it is basically economical, healthy and very convenient way to cook. You place your ingredients in inner pot, place the lid and bring to boil on your stove top for about 10 minutes. Take it inner pot off the stove and place it in outer thermal pot. Forget about it, go to work, watch a movie, go for a walk or best take a nap. It is safe enough to leave unattended as there are power cord or electric… Continue reading
Baba Ganoush Recipe: Eggplant Dip
Published May 2, 2012Easy Party Appetizer
If you love cooking or not, making this recipe is fairly easy for any one. Baba Ghanoush can add a great flavor to any party and it’s easy and quick to make. Sometimes I roast eggplant in oven and sometimes when I am in hurry, I use my toaster oven to roast the eggplant in high heat. It cooks up fast. It is vegan recipe so it is great for vegan, vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
You need to add Tahini, Garlic, Olive Oil and Lemon Juice and put in food processor to coarse constancy or fine pureed dip per your taste. Add extra garnishing touch with Cilantro and olive oil and you’re done. It is that simple. You can serve it with pita or bread.
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15 ways to save Money When Eating Out
Published March 18, 2012Saving Money When Eating Out
I love cooking at home in my dutch oven cookware or thermal cooker. I love home cooked meals. But there are some times, when you just want to eat out and not worry about cutting, cooking and doing dishes. I love experimenting and eating out in different ethnic restaurants and trying out new cuisines.
Eating out can be expensive or cheap enough, depending on where you eat, what you order and type of food you choose. The best would be to able to eat out decent meal, without breaking your bank or your budget. Over the years I have learned a few tricks that has helped me and I am sure it will help you.
These tips are not new and used by many already. Some of it you may already know it. Trick is… Continue reading
Worlds Finest 7Ply Steam Control 17pc Surgical Stainless Steel Waterless Cookware Set
Published January 29, 2012Worlds Finest 7Ply Steam Control 17pc Surgical Stainless Steel Waterless Cookware Set
This 17-piece cookware collection makes a nice choice for those setting up a first-time kitchen or for anyone looking to upgrade as it provides many essentials in cookware. This is the highest quality Steam Control Surgical Stainless Steel “Waterless” Cookware Set. Each piece is constructed of extra heavy surgical stainless steel and guaranteed to last a lifetime. Valves can screw on and off for easy cleaning.
What is surgical stainless steel?
There has been surgical stainless steel used in hospital during an operation, which mean that stainless steel has different amount of nickel and much healthier to cook in it. For further reading click here for Surgical Stainless Steel article at Wikipedia.
What is waterless cooking?
“Waterless” cooking allows for quickly cooking food on the stove top at… Continue reading
Learning About Tofu
Published October 22, 2011Many people and chefs nowadays making many wonderful dishes based on tofu. However, tofu seems to be confusing for some, as one of my friend find is bland and gets confused about what type of tofu she should get. I thought, may be many you may have the same issue or wonder about it, so here is little tidbit about tofu to make life easier for all of us;
What is Tofu?
Tofu or bean curd is a food made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks. It is part of East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and others.[5] There are many different varieties of tofu, including fresh tofu and tofu that has been processed in some way. Tofu has a subtle flavor and can be… Continue reading
How To Cut onion without crying
Published July 19, 2011Image source: Onions
I love using onions in my recipes. There are many types of onions that will enhance the flavor of the food you are making. Types of onions;
- Yellow Onions
- White Onions
- Red Onions
- Shallots
- Green Onions and more.
The one of the problem with using onion in recipe is that sometimes tears and burning happens in eyes when we cut it. There are a few ways to avoid it.
One is to cut onions and keep in water, that will reduce the tears.
Second that I like is, I put onion in fridge 20 minutes before cutting or night before and tears does not come.
Here check out other ways to cut onion without crying.
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Published July 8, 2011Image source: here
Gazpacho remains popular with field hands as a way to cool off during the summer and to use available ingredients such as fresh vegetables and stale bread.
There are many modern variations of gazpacho, often in different colors and omitting the tomatoes and bread in favor of avocados, cucumbers, parsley, watermelon, grapes, meat stock, seafood, and other ingredients. Gazpacho has become an almost generic term for chilled vegetable soup.
In summer days if you want to not cook on stove top, this fresh and healthy market gazpacho is perfect! Not only it is fast to make, but it is healthy as well. Just serve it with side of bread roll or sandwich with ice cold lemonade and you’re all set for healthy gourmet meal.
Ingredients
5 large roma (plum) tomatoes, diced 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans,… Continue readingGrilled Veggie Sandwich
Published July 7, 2011
I am vegetarian and I made this Grilled sandwiches for friends one day and it was hit! I hope you’ll like it too. It is much more fancier and healthy compared to just plain old grilled cheese sandwiches. I love Quizno Sandwiches and Subway Sandwiches, here is my version of Grilled Veggie Sandwich. Serve it with fresh potato chips or Gazpacho Soup.
Ingredients
1/4 cup Mustard 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Dressing 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/8 cup olive oil 1 cup sliced red bell peppers 1 small zucchini, sliced 1 red onion, sliced 1 small yellow squash, sliced 2 French bread, sliced in half 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese(For Vegan, take out cheese, or use Vegan feta)
Recipe: 1. In a bowl, mix the mustard, vinegar dressing, minced garlic, and lemon… Continue readingPasta and Pizza Sauce Recipe – with Fresh Vegetarian Ingredients
Published June 30, 2011Image Source: Cookware HQ
Everyone loves Pasta and Pizza, especially kids. My child seems to love Pizza and will not eat anything else. I started making pizza and pasta sauce at home. It is easy and very quick to make. It makes a perfect choice for weeknight dinner, when you are rushed and do not have enough time. You will love this simple and healthy pasta dish with vegetarian ingredients that even meat lovers would love. Check it out.
Pasta sauce recipes with fresh ingredients are a favorite at my house. Simple and uncooked this is a great vegetarian recipe too. Fresh tomato sauce recipes are quick, easy and delicious. In this video, Rita Heikenfeld from AboutEating.com shows you how to use simple ingredients in this “no-cook” sauce. Tomatoes, basil, cheese and green onion give this sauce recipe is… Continue reading
How to Chop an Onion
Published June 24, 2011Chopping an onion was one of the hardest thing I took time to learn. I cried, I cut myself and pieces were not unified. I wished I had seen this video when I was learning to cook. Here it is for all of us again to remind us a better way to chop an onion, without tears, hopefully!
Onions can lend a sweet distinct undertone to many soups, sauces, and stews. For more great videos check out: www.goodhousekeeping.com More from the World of Good Housekeeping: www.goodhousekeeping.com Subscribe to Good Housekeeping: subscribe.hearstmags.com
Note: having a right grip and right knife can do wonder for chopping an onion or any vegetables for that matter. Do you agree?
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