Japanese basics: the essence of Japanese flavor, in a bottle. Note: Despite my enthusiasm for this mixture back in 2004, I no longer make this.
I found it wasn't as versatile and usable-all-the-time as I thought. Instead, I make kaeshi periodically, and make as much dashi as I need for a few days and put that in the refrigerator instead. The recipe remains here anyway - you may find it more useful than I did. It just shows that we don't stay the same as cooks! I’ve got an amazing bottle in my refrigerator now. No this is not some amazing new product. It is simplicity itself to make, but some of the ingredients may be unfamiliar to you. Soy sauce. To make the essence, combine 1 1/2 cups of soy sauce, 1 cup of mirin, 1 1/2 cups of sake, about 3 pieces of konbu, and a huge handful of the bonito flakes in a pan. That’s all there is to it! Example: to make chicken (or pork, or beef..) teriyaki, saute a piece of boneless chicken (either breast or thigh) until browned on both sides. Avocado Ice Cream. Avocado Ice Cream No longer unjustly vilified as unhealthy, avocados have gone from being associated almost exclusively with a certain Mexican dip to being appreciated as a versatile fruit that’s easy and fun to incorporate in just about every meal of the day.
Ten years ago I probably would have been surprised to see avocado as an ingredient in a dessert recipe. But after looking through hundreds of cookbooks (vegan, raw, South American, Southeast Asian, etc.) over the past couple of years, I realize that just about everybody has accepted avocado is as great in desserts as it is in guacamole. Of course, the Vietnamese were way ahead of the trend on this one, enjoying the tropical fruit with sweetened condensed milk as a indulgent shake, or sin to avocado. Although I’ve incorporated avocado in desserts on Girl Cooks World several times before (here and here), I thought it was about time they were given a starring role, rather than being a background ingredient providing texture and body.
Red Velvet Birthday Cake. It was my sister's 22nd birthday a little over a week ago and lucky me, I had a reason to make a cake.
I asked her to let me know what kind of cake she wanted and was expecting her typical favorite: chocolate with peanut butter. So, I was super surprised and excited to see that she was challenging me with a cake I had never made before: a red velvet cake! I sort of made my own recipe by combining a few and it was an absolute success! The cake was moist and velvety and there was not one slice leftover. Erica, one of my sister's best friends, even asked, "Where did you buy the cake? " Red Velvet CakeModified from Martha Stewart and Bon Appetit magazine Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Food Pyramid Submissions. Mango Chocolate Chip Cookies. Remember when I made Mango Chocolate Chip Bread?
Well, I fell in love with the combo, so I decided to make Mango Chocolate Chip Cookies. Best decision ever! The sweet chunks of mango brighten up the classic chocolate chip cookie. I probably ate an entire dozen of these cookies all by myself. I figured it was ok since there was fruit involved:) You can never go wrong with a chocolate chip cookie, but sometimes it is fun to jazz them up and the mango does just that. Bulk organic herbs, spices & essential oils from Mountain Rose Herbs. New Catalog Our latest catalog for Spring/Summer 2014 is here!
Enjoy over 20 brand new herbal recipes from our kitchen, fun how-tos, exciting new products, gorgeous color photos, farm stories, and plenty of herbal inspirations to explore. Vegan Coconut Green Tea Ice Cream. Vegan Coconut Green Tea Ice Creamby Laura FriendlyPrep Time: 10 minutesIce Cream Maker Time: Approximately 30 minutesMakes: about 5 cups (1 ¼ quarts)2 13.5-oz. cans coconut milk (full fat)8.5-oz Real Cream of Coconut (I used Coco Lopez)3 to 4 tsp unsweetened matcha green tea powderjuice of 1 lime, about 2 tbsp2 tbsp gluten-free white rum I love it when you stumble upon something interesting and delicious.
Mediterranean recipes - healthy Mediterranean recipes including gazpacho, Feta cheese salad and spaghetti and clam sauce. Not only is the Mediterranean diet one of the most exciting, inventive and appetizing diets in the world, it is also one of the healthiest, according to many experts.
Statistics show that there are 1/3 fewer sufferers of cancer in the Mediterranean than in the US, which many experts believe is diet-related. Unfortunately the Mediterranean diet has been overlooked for many years, but now dieticians, doctors and health professionals recommend that for a better quality of life and a healthier lifestyle, we should follow the eating habits of those that consume a traditional Mediterranean diet. Spread the word, share this on your social networks! Less risk of heart disease.