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Thursday, January 14, 2016

Singaporean Chile Crab

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1 pound whole dungeness crab
  • 5 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 7 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 10 red chili peppers, pounded with seeds
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 green onions, minced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • wash crabs and separate claws from body. crack the shell and cut the body into 4 to 6 pieces.
  • in a large bowl, mix together ketchup, water, cornstarch, and soy sauce.
  • heat skillet and the oil, stir in garlic and shallots. fry the garlic and shallots for 1 to 2 minutes before adding the chili. fry another 2 minutes. add crab pieces and fry until they turn red, about 4 minutes.
  • stir sauce mixture into the skillet until the crabs are well coated. cover the skillet and let simmer on high heat, for 7 minutes or until the shells turn bright red.
  • remove cover and stir in the lime juice. stir in beaten egg until it is fully cooked. turn the heat off and stir in green onions.

Shakshuka Middle Eastern Breakfast Dish

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco®)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 pinch salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in zucchini; cook and stir for 5 minutes. mix in the crushed tomatoes and hot pepper sauce. cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • make 4 wells in the tomato mixture, and crack the eggs into each well. do not stir. cover and cook until eggs are desired consistency, about 3 minutes for soft yolks. carefully remove the eggs from the skillet and serve with the tomato sauce.

marinated barbequed vegetables

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
  • 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and cut into wide strips
  • 3 zucchinis, sliced
  • 6 fresh mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • place eggplant, red bell peppers, zucchinis and fresh mushrooms in a medium bowl.
  • in a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, basil and garlic. pour the mixture over the vegetables, cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  • preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • place vegetables directly on the grill or on skewers. cook on the prepared grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, brushing frequently with the marinade, or to desired doneness.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

chocolate crinkles ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 5 hrs

  • in a medium bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the cocoa mixture. cover dough, and chill for at least 4 hours.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line cookie sheets with parchment paper. roll dough into one inch balls. i like to use a number 50 size scoop. coat each ball in confectioners' sugar before placing prepared cookie sheets.
  • bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. let stand on the cookie sheet for a minute before transferring to wire racks to cool.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Kid's Favorite Passover Pizza

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 2 matzo crackers
  • 1 pinch garlic salt
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • spread marinara sauce on the pieces of matzo. sprinkle garlic salt and oregano over the tomato sauce. cover with cheese, tomato slices, and olives. place pizzas on cookie sheets.
  • bake for 5 minutes at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), or until cheese has melted.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.