Archive for June, 2009

Recipes: Baked custard

… mother-in-law who had actually made the custard as I had, at that time, never attempted to make the recipe myself. It was such a hit at the Christmas party that everyone at work quickly decided I should bring it every year. She got such a laugh out …

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Preparing Great Vegetarian Soup Recipe

… be improved by thickening the soup. One secret of oriental cooks is that they use flour or cornstarch to thicken a vegetarian soup recipe instead of using milk. Some would suggest adding a precise number of parts of flour or cornstarch to water but …

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Quick and easy soup recipes – Part 36

As summer is here, I thought I might give you a couple of recipes for cold or chilled soups for summer lunches or evening meals. Of course, I must not leave out some old favourites for the cold nights to come. Let me start you off with:

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Recipes: Mexican corn

A true Mexican corn recipe, this side dish Calavasitas y Maize (Mexican Corn & Little Squash ) is made with fresh picked sweet corn and small round squash known as a Calavasita. The small round, green squash (sometimes called Green Globe …

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Recipes: Tempura

… Tempura is best served hot. *Grated daikon radish is a common condiment.

Tempura Batter

This is a good Japanese Recipe

Ingredients:

1 egg

1 cup ice water

1 cup all purpose flour

How to Cook: …

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Finding the Best Green Tea to Drink

… the first and finest harvest. It has a signature scent that is a grassy aroma associated with the best green tea.

A Japanese green tea option is Myou-Kou which is a green tea that is deep steamed. This tea has a thicker, bolder flavor …

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Recipes: Baby back ribs

… fix old standard things that we like like baby back ribs.

CHUCKWAGON BABY BACK RIBS

4-5 pounds pork loin back ribs

1 recipe Chuck Wagon Rub

1 cup dry red wine

1 cup pineapple juice

1/2 cup honey

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Recipes: Seafood salad

… things to consider adding are fresh or canned mushrooms, 1 cup of shredded cheese, or even a 6 oz. can of tuna fish.

Recipe #2

What you will need:

1 Package imitation crab meat

1 Lb cooked baby salad shrimp

1 …

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How to smoke a turkey

… you’ll also save space.

But, if you do have a smoker, here’s an easy how to smoke a turkey recipe:

1 15 pound turkey, fresh or thawed
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon …

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Cherry Cranberry Trifle

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