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Asparagus Risotto

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:55:22 +0100

Cook the asparagus in a pan of salted, boling water for 10 minutes until tender, then drain and cut off and reserve the tips
Chop the stem and set aside
Bring the stock to boil
Meanwhile, melt 15g butter in a frying pan, add asparagus tips and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally…

Almond Biscotti

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:44:45 +0100

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Toast almonds for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool and then chop coarsely. Set aside.
Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and line a baking…

Chicken in Oyster Sauce

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:01:18 +0100

Utensils: a knife, a large saucepan

Turn on high heat, heat oil in a saucepan, add garlic and fry till golden
Add chicken and fry until they turn golden
Add mushroom, onion, oyster sauce, sugar and fry for a couple minutes
then add water and chili pepper, wait till boiled, add corn…

Spaghetti Carbonara

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:47:27 +0100

Utensils: a bowl, a large saucepan, a knife

Melt butter in a pan, add pancetta and cook until they are almost crisped
Add garlic and cook until it turns brown
Remove from heat, drain liquid and discard garlic
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of salted, boiling water until al…

Carrots with Rosemary

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:36:22 +0100

Utensils: Saucepan, lid

Put the carrots and stock into a saucepan, bring to boil over a medium heat, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes
Remove the lid and season with salt and pepper to taste
If the mixture is too runny, continue cooking until it has reduced to the…

Roast Loin of Pork

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:32:19 +0100

Utensils: Saucepan, Oval roasting tin

Preheat the oven to 180 c
Heat the butter, oil and rosemary in a saucepan
Add the pork and cook, turning frequently, for 5 - 10 minutes until browned all over
Add the wine and cook until it has evaporated, then season with salt and pepper
Transfer to an oval…

Roast Pork with Orange

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:42:11 +0100

Utensils: Roasting tin, small saucepan

Preheat the oven to 180 c
Melt the butter in a pan, add orange juice, grated orange rind, garlic, chilli powder and oregano, season with salt and pepper and mix well
Rub the meat with salt and pepper and place in a roasting tin
Pour in the…

Roast Pork in Grape Juice

Sat, 30 May 2009 12:55:24 +0100

Utensils: Deep pan, Kitchen string

Tie the meat neatly with kitchen string and brush with some of the olive oil
Put the remaining oil in a deep pan, add the pork and cook over high heat, turning frequently, until browned all over
Add the grape juice, lower the heat, cover and…

Fettuccine Carbonara

Mon, 25 May 2009 06:41:48 +0100

Utensils: small frying pan, large saucepan

Cook bacon in heated small frying pan, stirring, until crisp, drain
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water, uncovered until just tender, drain, turn the heat off
Combine hot pasta in large saucepan with egg yolks, cream, cheese and bacon, sprinkle with parsely…

Chicken in Beer

Mon, 25 May 2009 06:34:08 +0100

Utensils: Large pan

Season the chicken cavity with salt and pepper and place in a large pan
Add the carrot, onion, leek, and celery and pour in the beer which should almost completely cover the chicken
Bring to boil then lower the heat and simmer
Leave it for approximately 1 hour; Turning…

Chicken in White Wine

Mon, 25 May 2009 06:24:56 +0100

Utensils: Roasting tin, Kitchen foil

Preheat oven to 180 c
Heat the oil in roasting tin, add the garlic and rosemary, then add the chicken and cook, turning frequently, until golden brown all over. This process takes about 30 mins.
Season with salt and pepper and pour in the wine so…

Shitake Soup

Sat, 23 May 2009 16:21:57 +0100

Utensils: bowl, medium pot

leave shitake in water to soften them for about 30 mins, then slice
To start, boil water in a pot, put a cube of Knorr, bring to boil.
Put chopped onion, and chopped shitake and soya. Bring to boil for sometimes (5-10 mins) until…

Grilled Chicken Wings (Thai Style)

Sat, 23 May 2009 07:33:43 +0100

Utensils: Bowl, Deep container, Brush

Mix chicken wings with all ingredients except oil in a deep container to marinate; Cover and leave in the fridge for at least 2 hours (better to leave overnight)
Preheat your grilled oven to 225 c
Lay wings on the grill nicely and grill for 15…

Sesame Pork on Toast

Sun, 17 May 2009 07:38:25 +0100

Utensils: Sauce pan, kitchen towel
[For Sesame Toast]
1. Cut bread into 4 pieces a slice. Leave bread to air at room temperature for several hours to dry them. (Cut either before or after leaving. This will help making bread absorb oil less.

2. Mix the…

Stir Fried Pork with Thai Chili Paste

Fri, 15 May 2009 17:28:57 +0100

Utensils: A sauce pan

Put oil in the sauce pan, turn on high heat, wait until heated
Put chopped garlic and sliced onion, stir until they are slightly golden brown
Put chili paste, mix well
Put pork, fry until they are almost cooked
(Put other vegetables, if any, keep stirring)
Put soy sauce, fish sauce…

Fried Pig Liver with Black Pepper and Garlic

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:55:28 +0100

Utensils: Sauce pan, bowl

Wash liver, then slice and cut (see photo)
Put into a bowl then pour milk, leave for 15 minutes
Rinse milk away
Put salt, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper and rum; mix them well
Leave for 5 minutes
Put oil into a saucepan, turn on high heat, wait…

Grilled Pork with Spicy Lemon (Thai Food)

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:34:09 +0100

Utensils: Grinder, Knife, Chopping board, Measuring spoons

Marinate pork with soya sauce and salt, leave for at least 10 minutes
Turn grill oven to high heat and grill pork until well done (do not leave till it is too dry. I grill one side for 10 minutes then turn and…

Fountain of Youth Smoothies

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:55:20 +0100

Utensils: measure cups, a blender

Blend cherry yogurt and cranberry juice in the blender.
Then put cherries and blueberries then blend until smooth, garnish and serve right away.

This is a kind of health-enhancing beverage with great nutrition along with…

Honeymooner's Tonic

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:43:01 +0100

Utensils: a measure cup, a blender

Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth, garnish and serve right away.
(If you don't like it too thick, you can add water.)

This is a kind of energy enhancing beverage with great nutrition along with great taste.

French Crepe

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:23:10 +0100

Utensils: a large bowl, a spoon, a measure cup, a big spoon, a big flat pan

To mix batter

1. Mix flour with sugar or salt in a bowl
2. Put one egg at a time in the middle of the bowl, use a small…