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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Spaghetti with Cheese and Pepper [Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe]




This simple pasta dish of Italian kitchen.  It is simple and fast to make


 Ingredients: 

1/4 cup olive oil.
1 pound dried spaghetti.
1-1/2 cups freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
1 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper.
Salt (optional).

Method
Cook spaghetti in well-salted water to your al dente tastes in a large, wide-bottomed pot. Drain spaghetti; do not drain the pasta water, reserving 1 1/2 cups of pasta cooking water.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet with the olive oil.  Add the cracked pepper and gently saute for a couple of minutes. 
Remove the boiled pasta and place right into the skillet Swirl to coat with the olive oil and pepper. Add the cheese and continue swirling the pasta to coat with the cheese. Add a tablespoon or two of the hot pasta water and continue to coat the pasta
Serve immediately, sprinkling with reserved cheese and an extra grind or two of black pepper.


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   bon appétit :) 

Monday, May 13, 2013

how to make yummy < Oven-Fried Chicken>

I have found this recipe in food network and i like it ,sharing it with you and hoping you enjoy it .

Corn cereal crumbs and crushed crackers create a delicious coating. The yogurt tenderizes the chicken. A light spray of olive oil before baking guarantees lightly crispy results.

Ingredients

1/2 sleeve (about 20) whole-grain salted crackers, pulsed in a food processor until fine (about 1/2 cup)
2 1/2 cups corn cereal flakes, pulsed in a food processor to fine crumbs (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 egg whites
1 cup low fat, plain yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Olive oil cooking spray
4 medium sized skinless chicken breasts and 4 skinless chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry (about 3 1/2 pounds chicken)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil.

Combine the crackers and corn cereal crumbs, sesame seeds, cayenne, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Reserve.

In a large bowl, combine egg whites, yogurt, Dijon mustard, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat thoroughly with the yogurt mixture.

One at a time, dip the chicken pieces in the cracker mixture, packing crumbs onto chicken. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife.

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   bon appétit :) 

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Galaxy chocolate milkshake with ice cream topping



Ingredients

Chocolate Galaxy Pad
3 tablespoons Galaxy or Nesquik chocolate powder
1 cup of vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup of cold milk
2 Ice cubes


Method

Cut Galaxy chocolate into small pieces.
Then put them in a blender with the remaining ingredients.
Pour into glass.
You can make a topping of ice- cream and put small pieces of chocolate or chocolate powder if desired, and serve immediately

  Enjoy it

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   Bon appétit :) 


Sunday, May 5, 2013

Pineapple Juice



Pineapple juice is a delicious and healthy drink. When you make juice yourself, your juice will be free of preservatives, but most importantly, the juice will be fresh and nutritious.


Benefits of Pineapple Juice
  • This juice is an excellent source of essential minerals such as: calcium, iron, manganese, potassium etc…
  • Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapples that plays a major role in alkalizing the body, thus helping to promote a healthy immune system. And aids digestion
  • Pineapples are also a great source of Vitamin C, which helps the body to recover from a cold more quickly, and just overall promotes a healthy immune system.
  • Pineapples are also chuck full of B vitamins. These vitamins are responsible for helping the body convert carbohydrates into energy.

Pineapple juice (Blender Method)

Ingredients:

·         A large pineapple.
·         Sugar, 2 teaspoons (optional, to offset the slight tartness of the pineapple).
·         Water, 2 to 3 cups
·         Crushed ice

Method :


·         Cut the head of the pineapple, then trim the skin from the sides.
·         Cut the pineapple into small pieces, discarding the core. Dice to approximately the size of sugar cubes.
·         Put the small pieces of pineapple into the blender/juicer
·         Add the sugar. You can also use honey instead of sugar.
·         Blend together for about 1-3 minutes. The amount of time spent blending depends on how chunky you want it to be.

·         Pour the blended pineapple juice in the glass. Stop filling the glass before it overflows.
·         Add ice for smoother and cooler texture.      
·         Serve it with a slice of pineapple and enjoy.


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   bon appétit :)