Oven-Barbecued Chicken

           

INGREDIENTS

• 1 3-pound chicken, cup up

• 1 teaspoon seasobed salt

• 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce (use any sauce of your choice)

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 2 tablespoons lume juice

• 2 tablespoons soya oil

• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

Preparation Directions :

• Preheat oven to 350 °

• Prepare chicken by washing and drying well.

• Mix salt, sauce, paprika, lime juice, oil , and tarragon together.

• Place chicken in baking dish.pour oil mixture over chicken.

• Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.

• Return to room temperature.

• Bake in 350 ° oven for 1 hour.  Turn once.Baste every 10 minute.

• Very crispy and taste good.

Cranberry Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup apple-cider vinegar

• 2/3 cup packed light-brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

• 1 cup candied orange peel, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

• 1/2 cup finely diced celery

• 1 1/2 cups finely diced red onion, (1 medium red onion)

• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

• 5 cups whole frozen cranberries

DIRECTIONS

• Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, cardamom, orange peel, celery, onion, apples, and 2 cups water in a low-sided,  saucepan. Set over medium-high heat; bring to a boil.

• Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until apples are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes.

• Stir in cranberries; cook until they begin to pop, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat.

• Transfer to a large bowl, set over an ice bath to chill.

Christmas Cream Milk Biscuit.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 4 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2/3 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine flour, salt, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar, and cayenne.

• Cut butter into pieces, and work it in with your fingers until mixture is coarse and crumbly.

• Make a well in center of flour mixture, pour in milk, and stir with a fork just until dough comes together. Do not overmix. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead gently 10 to 12 times.

• Pat dough into a circle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut out biscuits using a floured 2-inch-round cutter. Do not twist cutter. Transfer biscuits to a lightly buttered baking sheet, and bake until brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Cooking for babies and toddlers

The little ones needs all the mineral and nutrients required for healthy growth. As a mother, we have our parts to play and take good care of our little bundle of joy. These are some of the wonderful meal ideas for the kids.

Fruit
Any fruit is good for your child, providing essential vitamins and minerals. Fruit also has fiber, which keeps kids regular. To reap the nutritional benefits, aim to eat a variety of fruits, like berries, melon, kiwifruit and oranges.

Eggs
Eggs offer protein, and they're one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium. Eating protein at breakfast helps kids feel satisfied longer (no mid-morning hunger pangs).

Oatmeal
Research shows that kids who eat oatmeal are better able to concentrate and pay attention in school. Fiber-rich whole grains, like oatmeal, digest slowly, providing kids with a steady stream of energy.

Milk
Protein and calcium in dairy products provide fuel for the brain and body. Protein helps build brain tissue, while milk's calcium keeps kids' bones and teeth strong.

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Introduce baby to this family favorite made even more healthy by adding whole-wheat flour and oatmeal. Tossing unthawed frozen blueberries with a couple tablespoons of flour before adding them to the batter keeps them from turning the batter purple while they bake. If you use fresh blueberries, skip that step.
For baby: Serve 1/2 to 1 cooled muffin.

Lunch in a loaf.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1⁄2cups flour

• 1tablespoon yeast

• 1teaspoon salt (optional)

• 1tablespoon basil (or other herbs or spices)

• 1tablespoon sugar

• 1⁄4cup oil

• 2⁄3cup hot milk

• 1egg


DIRECTIONS

• Combine 1 1/2 c flour, yeast, sugar, salt and basil.

• Beat eggs and oil together.

• Add egg mixture and hot milk to dry ingredients.

• Mix and then add remaining flour, turning out onto a board to knead when consistency allows.

• Return to bowl and set in warm place to rise (about 30 to 45 min).

• Punch down dough, divide into four balls.

• Roll each ball out into a 8" circle.

• Add filling to one half, fold over, pinch edges shut like a pie crust.

• Bake 20- 25 minutes at 350°F.

For the filling.

You can use the same filling you use for your pie.

• you can also use cooked chicken breast( chopped in small pieces)with veggies,Tuna salad. or whatever fillings you prefer.

Stir-Fried Noodles

A healthy homemade Chinese, quick and easy Breakfast for the family.

Ingredients

• 210g pack medium egg noodles

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil

• 2½ cm piece fresh ginger, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 large carrot

• 1  big ball of green pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced

• 1 big ball of red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced

• 1 handful of fresh peas (parboiled for 3 mins)

• 2 spring onions, finely chopped

• i handful green beans.

• 1/2 boneless chicken ,thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (optional)

• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar(optional)

Method

•Cook the noodles according to pack instructions.

• heat the oil in a large frying pan,

• then stir-fry the ginger, carrot, pepper and peas over a high heat for 2-3 mins.

• Drain the noodles thoroughly, add to the pan with the chicken, onions and bean,

• then stir-fry for 2 mins.

• Mix together the soy sauce and vinegar, stir into the pan, then cook for 1-2 mins.

• Serve immediately.

3 Ways to hard boil an egg.

If you don't know the perfect timing to make you boiled eggs perfect or you have always tried to make it hard boiled, but never get it right, worry no more.
After a long research and experimenting, I bring to you the most perfect ways to get your desired result. Thank you Anna Kocharian,it was a joyful experience.

1. ADD SALTS

4 eggs

Place eggs in a pot and fill with enough cold water to just cover the eggs.Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top of each egg, to prevent it from cracking.Bring the water to a boil over medium high heat.Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium and let the eggs boil for 6-7 minutes.Remove the eggs from the heat and immediately submerge in cold running water (or a bowl of ice) to stop the cooking process.
Increase cooking time accordingly based on the number of eggs.

2. ADD VINEGAR

Place the eggs in single layer in a large pot and fill the pan with cold water, covering the eggs by one inch.Sprinkle the pot with a dash of salt and a tablespoon of vinegar. - This will ensure that should the eggs don’t run if they crack.Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, and immediately remove from the heat and cover.Let the eggs stand in the hot water for 12-15 minutes, depending on the desired consistency.Once fully cooked, submerge the eggs in an ice bath and allow to cool.

3. BAKED

Using a muffin or cupcake pan, place an egg in each cup, and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, at 325℉.Remove from the heat and submerge the eggs in an ice bath to cool.Peel the eggs and enjoy.

3 Ways to hard boil an egg.

If you don't know the perfect timing to make you boiled eggs perfect or you have always tried to make it hard boiled, but never get it right, worry no more.
After a long research and experimenting, I bring to you the most perfect ways to get your desired result. Thank you Anna Kocharian,it was a joyful experience.

1. ADD SALTS

4 eggs

Place eggs in a pot and fill with enough cold water to just cover the eggs.Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top of each egg, to prevent it from cracking.Bring the water to a boil over medium high heat.Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium and let the eggs boil for 6-7 minutes.Remove the eggs from the heat and immediately submerge in cold running water (or a bowl of ice) to stop the cooking process.
Increase cooking time accordingly based on the number of eggs.

2. ADD VINEGAR

Place the eggs in single layer in a large pot and fill the pan with cold water, covering the eggs by one inch.Sprinkle the pot with a dash of salt and a tablespoon of vinegar. - This will ensure that should the eggs don’t run if they crack.Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, and immediately remove from the heat and cover.Let the eggs stand in the hot water for 12-15 minutes, depending on the desired consistency.Once fully cooked, submerge the eggs in an ice bath and allow to cool.

3. BAKED

Using a muffin or cupcake pan, place an egg in each cup, and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, at 325℉.Remove from the heat and submerge the eggs in an ice bath to cool.Peel the eggs and enjoy.

Coconut Chicken with Rice.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 kilo chicken

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• limes zest

• 1 tsp thyme

• 3 cups parboiled long grain rice

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 1can coconut milk

• salt to taste.

• 1 cube of maggi

• 2 tbsp blended pepper

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• juice from 2 limes

• 1 handful Scent leaf (

DIRECTIONS

• Heat oven to 425° F.

• Lightly coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.

• Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the garlic, thyme and lime zest; set aside.

• Wash the rice and place in the baking dish.

• Combine the chicken stock, coconut milk, salt, maggi, pepper, tomatoes paste,lime juice and pour onto the rice.

• Arrange the chicken on top of the rice.

• Cover with foil and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

• Remove the foil, sprinkle the coconut on top, and cook 5 minutes more or until the coconut is browned.

Lamb and Vegetable Stew.

Once in a while, it's nice to try something different for the family. Variety they say is the spice of life. Step out of your confort zone of normal regular meal and make something wonderful for the family today.You wouldn't regret it.

This special recipe i learnt from an awesome food channel and i want you guys to try it out too. enjoy....

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 1/2 pounds lamb steaks, (Ram meat.) bones removed and meat cut into desired pieces

• 2 tsp black pepper

• 1 ccooking spoonful of can corn

• salt to taste.

• 4 carrots, diced

• 1onion, sliced

• 1 tbsp corn flour

• chicken broth

• 1 tsp thyme

• 5 fresh diced tomatoes

• 2 handful green beans, cut into small pieces

• 1 1/2 cube of maggi

• 1 big ball of green pepper

• 1/2 glass red wine.

DIRECTIONS

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

• Season the lamb with salt, maggi, onion, thyme and pepper.

• Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked;

• transfer to a plate.

• Add the remaining oil to the pot, allow to heat a bit, add carrots, corn, onions

• Cook until beginning to soften.

• Add the corn flour and cook for 1 minute.

• Add the wine and scrape up any brown bits.

• Add the broth, tomatoes, green pepper and beans.

• Simmer until the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

• Stir in the lamb, salt to taste and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

• Serve immediately.

• Cool the stew to room temperature .

• it can be served with white rice

Spicy Sausage Egg Bite.

Simple, fast, convenient, healthy, delicious. What more can you ask for from your breakfast?

Ingredients:

• 1 small bunch of dark greens, scent leaf or spinach( your choice of green vegetable)

• 1-2 cup of crumbled sausage.

• 8 eggs

• 1 tsp of black pepper

• A pinch of salt

• A pinch of grated garlic

• A bunch of parsley (you can also use dry parsley)

• 1 cube of knorr

Preparation/directions:

• Preheat the oven to 375 F.

• Wash, drain and slice the greens into thin strips

• Sauté in oil or butter over medium heat for several minutes, then add the crumbled sausage.

• Add maggi, salt, garlic and black pepper(if you are using dry parsley add it now)

• Continue to sauté until sausage is basically cooked, then turn off heat.

• Whisk the eggs then stir in the parsley,spinach and sausage.(if you have already added dry parsley, don't add again. But if you are using fresh parsley add at this stage.

 • Pour into a greased pan. Bake 20-25 minutes.

• Let cool slightly before cutting into squares.

•  healthy and good for children's breakfast.

Chicken and Yam Pepper Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 tuber of yam diced (quantity depends on your family size)

• 1 kilo Of fresh chicken

• 2 handful of crayfish(optional)

• Utazi Leaves(optional )

• Scent leaves

• 1 big Onions

• 2 knorr Cubes (to taste)

• pepper as desired

• Salt to taste.

• 1 cooking spoonful of red oil.

Preparation

• wash freshly killed chicken very well, put in a large bowl

• season with 1 cube of knor, salt, slice of onions and 1 tsp of thyme

• mix everything together, pour into a cooking pot, add 2 cups of water and set over a high heat to start cooking.

•  wash and slice the onions, scent leaves, utazi leaves and prepare other ingredients.

• blend crayfish and fresh pepper together.

• Peel the yam, wash and dice the way you like it.

• pour washed yam into a bowl and add little water.

• After some minutes, stir the chicken to know if it's cooked the way you like it, if yes

• Add your diced yam to the chicken, if the water is not enough add more water

• Allow to boil before adding 1 extra cube of knorr, salt and the blended pepper/crayfish.Make sure the ingredients are not suspended at the top.

• Add the sliced utazi and scent leaves, you can use the dried utazi if you can’t find the fresh one.

• cover to cook till the yam is soft.

• taste for salt, maggi and pepper.

•yummy. ....enjoy.