Tuesday, 26 May 2009

Recipe of Broccoli Salad

Recipe of Broccoli Salad
Recipe of Broccoli Salad
Broccoli salad is a very versatile dish that can be made in an endless variety of ways. Below is the Recipe of Broccoli Salad.

Recipe of Broccoli Salad Ingredients :
· Fresh broccoli. 2 heads will do for an average sized salad. Chop the stem off and cut the flowerettes into bite sized pieces
· Add some chopped vegetables. The favorites are onion, celery, carrots and cauliflower. Just add as much as you like until it looks like a good mix
· Some people like to add bacon. Fry up 6-8 strips until crispy, drain grease and set aside. Crumble bacon after it's cooled and add to salad just before serving
· Any type of cheese can be used. It can be cubed, crumbled, shredded, or creamed as part of a dressing
· Fruit is often added to these salads, usually raisins. Also popular are grapes, cranberries, chopped apple, mandarin orange pieces, or any dried fruit
· Adding sunflower seeds or nuts to the mix gives the salad a little extra crunch.

Almonds, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts are good examples. Try not to chop the nuts too small. Keeping the pieces larger helps the flavour of the nut stand out a little. Toasting the nuts with a little seasoning is an option as well.

If you would rather not chop up any fruit or nuts just add some trail mix to the salad instead

Recipe of Broccoli Salad Dressings :
The standard dressing for this salad is a basic mayonnaise/vinegar/sugar mix :
· 1 cup mayonnaise
· 1/4 cup vinegar
· 1/4 cup sugar

Mayonnaise can be mixed with yogurt to lighten it up.
Flavoured vinegar can be used or substituted with lemon or lime juice.
Artificial sweetener can be used instead of sugar.

More Stuff :
Here's a few various items that could be added to make your salad something original:
· Any canned vegetable such as peas, corn or beans(black, kidney, garbanzo, waxed, etc.).
· Fresh vegetables such as mushrooms, chives, bean sprouts, green beans, cucumber and bell peppers.
· Seafood can make it interesting: shrimp, scallops, salmon, and calamari are good additions.

Recipe of Broccoli Salad Methods :
· Add broccoli flowerettes and any other ingredients you are using to your salad bowl
· If you are using crumbled bacon or bacon bits add them just before serving
· Add your dressing, mix and refrigerate 2-4 hours or overnight
· Stir salad again before serving

Sunday, 24 May 2009

Recipe of Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe of Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Here's an easy recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies :

Recipe of Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients :
· 1 package butter pecan, chocolate chip, chocolate fudge, devil's food, German, chocolate or yellow cake mix
· 1 teaspoon vanilla
· 1/2 cup chopped nuts
· 1/2 cup butter or margarine – softened
· 2 eggs
· 1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

Recipe of Chocolate Chip Cookies Methods :
· Heat oven to 350ยบ. Combine half of the dry cake mix , butter, vanilla and eggs in large bowl and mix until smooth
· Stir in remaining cake mix, nuts and chocolate chips
· Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet
· Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are set (centers will be soft). Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack

Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Recipe of Coconut Beer Batter Fried Shrimp

Recipe of Coconut Beer Batter Fried Shrimp
Recipe of Coconut Beer Batter Fried Shrimp
If you love coconut shrimp, here are very good coconut shrimp recipes to try. Below is Coconut Beer Batter Fried Shrimp Recipes :

Recipe of Coconut Beer Batter Fried Shrimp Ingredients :
· 2 eggs
· 3/4 cup beer
· 1 tablespoon baking powder
· 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
· 3 cups grated coconut
· coconut oil
· 2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe of Coconut Beer Batter Fried Shrimp Seasoning mix :
· 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
· 1-1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
· 1-1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
· 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
· 2-1/4 teaspoons salt
· 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
· 1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper
· 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Recipe of Coconut Beer Batter Fried Shrimp Methods :
Thoroughly combine the ingredients for the seasoning mix in a small bowl and set aside.
· Mix 1-1/4 cups of the flour, 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix, baking powder, eggs, and beer together in a bowl, breaking up all lumps until it is smooth
· Combine the remaining flour with 1-1/2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix and set aside
· Place the coconut in a separate bowl
· Sprinkle both sides of the shrimps with the remaining seasoning mix
· Then hold each shrimp by the tail, dredge in the flour mixture, shake off excess, dip in batter and allow excess to drip off
· Coat each shrimp with the coconut and place on a baking sheet
· Heat deep fryer to 350°F. Drop each shrimp into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, approximately 1/2 to 1 minute on each side
· Do not crowd the fryer. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately
· Lay shrimp on large lettuce leaves and serve with Pineapple Salsa dip
· Garnish with lemon, orange, or lime wedges

Tuesday, 19 May 2009

Recipe of Chocolate Cheesecake

Recipe of Chocolate Cheesecake
Recipe of Chocolate Cheesecake
Who did not know chocolate? It’s become favorite food or drink. Below is Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes you should try :

Recipe of Chocolate Cheesecake Ingredients :
· 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
· 2 tablespoons sugar
· 3 tablespoons butter or margarine melted
· 2 pounds cream cheese
· 1 cup sugar
· 1/4 cup cocoa
· 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
· 2 eggs
· 1 cup flour
· 8 ounces sour cream

Recipe of Chocolate Cheesecake Methods :
· In a 5 quart mixing bowl place 2 pounds of cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar and mix on low speed until cream cheese is softened and smooth, place in bowl 8 ounces sour cream and continue mixing until well blended, at this time add 2 eggs, mix for 2 minutes then add 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, and 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, mix on second speed until smooth and creamy
· At this time your cheesecake mixture should be fluffy like ice cream as it comes out of the ice cream machine. Prepare your 10 inch x 2 inches spring form pan, in a large bowl place your graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar, and your melted butter or margarine, then with a wire whisk, whisk them together until well combined, brush onto the sides of your spring form pan a little softened butter so the crumbs have something to hold to, place the crumbs on the sides and bottom of the pan. Now you add slowly to the pan your cheesecake mix as not to disturb the crumbs too much, now you should have a full pan
· Preheat your oven to 275 degrease and not more, when your oven is hot place the cake in it and bake for 55 minutes then shut off the oven and let it in there for 3 hours, at the end of this time you should have the most beautiful cheesecake you ever seen, let the cake on the table for 1 1/2 hours then place it in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours. Now remove it from the pan and enjoy.

You can put a coconut pecan topping on it if you like

Sunday, 17 May 2009

Recipe of Cherry Smoothie

Recipe of Cherry Smoothie
Cherry Smoothie
Recipe of Cherry Smoothie, besides the great taste, cherries are also low in calories and contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol. However, they pack in some great nutrients, including vitamin C, fiber and potassium. This beautiful fruit is a crowd pleaser. Delicious in a recipe or by the handful, for dessert or a midday snack, you can enjoy cherries all season long and beyond. There are so many ways to add cherries to your favorite recipes, like in cherry-stuffed grilled chicken, cherry and hazelnut salad, cherry clafouti and this cherry smoothie.

Recipe of Cherry Smoothie Ingredients :
· Cherry Smoothie
· 1 cup light vanilla yogurt
· 3/4 cup pitted fresh or frozen sweet cherries
· 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
· 1/2 cup drained canned mandarin orange sections (canned in juice, no sugar added)
· 4 ice cubes

Recipe of Cherry Smoothie Methods :
· Combine all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth
· Pour into a tall glass; serve immediately

Thursday, 14 May 2009

Recipe of Brownie Cupcake

Recipe of Brownie Cupcake
Recipe of Brownie Cupcake
Brownie cupcakes make a deliciously dense cake, especially tasty with a sweet addition of natural raisins. The recipe comes together quickly in a single pot on the stovetop, a great option for quick cleanups. Top the cupcakes with a sprinkling of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze, excellent for lunchboxes. For the full cupcake effect, traditional buttercream frosting dresses up the brownie cupcakes for a party.

Recipe of Brownie Cupcake Ingredients :
· 3 oz. (3 squares) unsweetened chocolate
· 1/2 cup butter or margarine
· 3 eggs
· 11/2 cups sugar
· 1 cup all-purpose flour
· 1 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins
· 11/2 teaspoons vanilla
· 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe of Brownie Cupcake Buttercream Frosting :
· 1 stick (8-oz.) butter, softened
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
· 1 box (16-oz.) powdered sugar
· 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
· Dash of salt

Recipe of Brownie Cupcake Methods :
· Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or line 12 (23/4-inch) muffin cups with paper baking cups
· In large saucepan, over very low heat, combine chocolate and butter; heat just until melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar; blend well
· Blend in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, walnuts and raisins. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling almost full
· Bake at 350°F. for 30 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or frost as desired. Makes 12 cupcakes

Recipe of Brownie Cupcake Frosting :
· In small mixing bowl, combine first four ingredients and 2 tablespoons of milk. With electric mixer, combine on low until blended
· Continue to beat on high until fluffy, adding additional milk as needed for spreading consistency

Wednesday, 13 May 2009

Recipe of Cabbage Soup

Recipe Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup Recipe
Cabbage soup recipe, try this . You will not regret it. There aren't a lot of tatsy and healthy foods as the cabbage soup.

Cabbage Soup Recipe Ingredients :
· 6 large green onions
· 1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole)
· 3 Carrots
· 2 green peppers
· 1 bunch of celery
· 1 Container (10 oz. or so) Mushrooms
· Half a head of cabbage
· 1 package Lipton soup mix
· 1 48oz can V8 juice (optional)
· 1 or 2 cubes of bouillon (optional)
· Season to taste with salt, pepper, parsley, curry, garlic powder, etc.

Cabbage Soup Recipe Methods :
· Slice green onions, put in a pot and start cooking
· Cut green pepper stem end off and cut in half, take the seeds and membrane out
· Cut the green-pepper into bite size pieces and add to pot
· Take the outer leafs layers off the cabbage, cut into bite size pieces, add to pot
· Clean carrots, cut into bite size pieces, and add to pot
· Slice mushrooms into thick slices, add to pot
· If you would like a spicy soup, and add a small amount of curry or cayenne pepper now
· You can use beef or chicken bouillon cubes for seasonings

These have all the salt and flavors you will need. Use about 12 cups of water, cover and put heat on low. Let soup cook for a long time - two hours works well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Broccoli Salad Basic Recipes

Broccoli Salad Basic Recipes
Broccoli Salad Basic Recipes
Broccoli salad is a very versatile dish that can be made in an endless variety of ways. Here is a breakdown of the Broccoli Salad Basic Recipes.

Broccoli Salad Ingredients :
· Fresh broccoli. 2 heads will do for an average sized salad. Chop the stem off and cut the flowerettes into bite sized pieces
· Add some chopped vegetables. The favorites are onion, celery, carrots and cauliflower. Just add as much as you like until it looks like a good mix
· Some people like to add bacon. Fry up 6-8 strips until crispy, drain grease and set aside. Crumble bacon after it's cooled and add to salad just before serving
· Any type of cheese can be used. It can be cubed, crumbled, shredded, or creamed as part of a dressing
· Fruit is often added to these salads, usually raisins. Also popular are grapes, cranberries, chopped apple, mandarin orange pieces, or any dried fruit
· Adding sunflower seeds or nuts to the mix gives the salad a little extra crunch. Almonds, walnuts, cashews and hazelnuts are good examples. Try not to chop the nuts too small. Keeping the pieces larger helps the flavour of the nut stand out a little. Toasting the nuts with a little seasoning is an option as well

If you would rather not chop up any fruit or nuts just add some trail mix to the salad instead

Broccoli Salad Dressings :
The standard dressing for this salad is a basic mayonnaise/vinegar/sugar mix :
· 1 cup mayonnaise
· 1/4 cup vinegar
· 1/4 cup sugar
Mayonnaise can be mixed with yogurt to lighten it up.
Flavoured vinegar can be used or substituted with lemon or lime juice.
Artificial sweetener can be used instead of sugar.

An oil/vinegar dressing can also be used :
· 1/2 cup salad oil
· 1/4 cup vinegar
· 1/4 cup sugar(optional)
· 1/2 tsp. Salt
Flavoured cider or wine vinegar is recommended.
Spices such as celery seed, onion powder, basil, and oregano can be added.

Your favorite bottled dressing can be used as well. Any creamy or italian style dressing will work fine on a broccoli salad . A good one to try is 3-cheese ranch.

More Stuff :
Here's a few various items that could be added to make your salad something original:
· Any canned vegetable such as peas, corn or beans(black, kidney, garbanzo, waxed, etc.).
· Fresh vegetables such as mushrooms, chives, bean sprouts, green beans, cucumber and bell peppers.
· Seafood can make it interesting: shrimp, scallops, salmon, and calamari are good additions.

Broccoli Salad Methods :
· Add broccoli flowerettes and any other ingredients you are using to your salad bowl
· If you are using crumbled bacon or bacon bits add them just before serving
· Add your dressing, mix and refrigerate 2-4 hours or overnight
· Stir salad again before serving