Handlng honey and molasses when measuring?

Working on recipes that involve honey and measuring cup takes a long time for the sweet liquid to leave the cup. Try spraying a non-stick cooking spray to the measuring cup before filling it. Pouring the honey would be much easier since the oil from the spray makes the sticky honey slip right out of the cup. Similar Posts:   Simple ways to cook dry beans  10 Random Cooking Tips and Tricks  How To Choose Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Tips on Keeping Food Fresh  How To Find Halal Food Products How To Compare Olive Oils Save and share Handlng honey and molasses when measuring? Want to share this tip with...

Simple ways to cook dry beans

There are two types of beans; the first type is quickly cooked ones like lentil (which doesn’t require soaking in water). The other type is like fava beans (foul) or chick peas which require over night soak in water to rehydrate and make cooking time less, also the soaking method helps us in digestion and to release unwanted gases in our system.Wash the beans and place in a large sauce pan. Then, add 5 to 1 amount of water. Boil it for 5 minutes. After that, turn off the heat and let it rest for 1to 4 hours.Wash the beans and cover them with water and add 1 spoon of butter or oil in order to stop the soapy bubbles from appearing. At this stage,...

How to make Pandan Chicken (Ayam Panggang Daun Pandan)

Grilled chicken wrapped in pandan leaves. Marinated chicken soaks up the pandan fragrance as it cooks slowly over the grill.Recipe for Pandan Chicken:1/2 chicken8-10 large screwpine leaves (pandan leaves)1/2 grated coconut to get 70-140 ml thick coconut milk1 1/2 cm galangal (lengkuas)1/4 tsp pepper1/4 tsp coriander powder (serbuk ketumbar)1/4 tsp fennel (jintan manis)1/2 tsp sugar or to taste1/4 tsp salt or to tasteMethod:Pound galangal to get its juice. Mix all the ingredients together except chicken and pandan leaves.Cut chicken into 8-10 suitable-sized pieces.Marinate chicken with coconut milk mixture fir at least 1/2 an hour.Wash and...

The Restaurant of your Dreams

Building a restaurant of your own is a lot like building a whole new world. This is so because the amount of attention that is to be given may exceed a lot of other processes. This includes the dishes, the recipe, fulfillment of ingredients, the shift system but most of all the resources. If all the systemic matters are all settled then you may be in seeking for your restaurant supply. This team will make sure that you don’t go through stress in fulfilling this matter. There is plenty for you to choose from and the best way to do so is to look through the inventories right away.The Commercial Kitchen Equipment team is one of the best and more reliable from all around. No matter what amount your purchase be they large or small, you can be sure to have them arrive at your door step when you...

Strawberry Jam Recipe

Photo: Strawberry Jam RecipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Strawberry Jam Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Strawberry Jam. Ingredients1 Kilo strawberry5 Cups sugar1 Tbs lemon juice Method- Clean strawberries and place in a bowl alternatively with sugar to have several layers (last layer should be sugar).- Cover with plastic cling and refrigerate for one day.- Place strawberries with its juices and the lemon juice in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let cook for 5 minutes. Drain strawberries...

Hazelnuts Basbosa Recipe

Photo: Hazelnuts Basbosa RecipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Hazelnuts BasbosaRecipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Hazelnuts Basbosa. IngredientsFor sugar syrup2 cup sugar1 cup water1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cinnamon stick2 whole clovesFor the Basbosa3 cup fine semolina flour1½ cup sugar2 teaspoon baking powder4 tablespoon ghee or melted butter1½ cup yogurt½ cup coconut (optional)1 tablespoon tahini past (sesame seed past)½ cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)½ cup chopped almond (optional)MethodFor the syrup- Place sugar and water...

Fish Biryani

INGREDIENT:1 kg rock – cod, salmon or any other fish1 cup masoor (heaped)2 cups Basmathi rice2 cups ground tomato½ cup tomato pureee½ cup yoghurt or maas1 cup fried onion1½ teaspoon ginger-garlic4 whole green chilies (slit)1 tablespoon lemon juiceMETHOD:Marinate fish with basic fish masala.Bake in pre- heated oven at 220c for 5 minutes.Set aside.Soak masoor overnight in cold water.Boil in salted water until done.Drain and set aside.Boil rice in salted water for 5-10 minutes (until half- done)Drain rice and set aside.In a large dish, mix tomato puree, yoghurt, onion, ginger garlic, green chilies, lemon juice and all the dry ingredients.Adjust salt to taste.Source: Radioislam.co...

Snicle od soje u rerni (Soy steaks in oven)

Sastojci: 200g snicli od soje, 2 lovorova lista, senf ili kecap, ulje; za sos: 2 kasike sojinog brasna, 6 kasika obicnog brasna, 1 glavica crnog luka (sitno seckanog), 3 cena belog luka (sitno seckanog), 1 kasicica bibera, 1 kasicica vegete, 1 kasika persunovog lista (sitno seckanog), origano, 2 paradajza. za umakanje: kukuruzno brasno.Priprema: 1) Snicle potopiti u vodu, i ostaviti nekoliko sati da nabubre (ili ostaviti preko noci).2) Ocediti i oprati.3) Snicle potopiti u posoljenu vodu, dodati listove lorbera i kuvati 20 minuta. Ocediti i prohladiti.4) Svaku sniclu namazati senfom ili kecapom.5) Za sos - pomesati sojino brasno, obicno brasno, crni i beli luk, biber, vegetu, persunov list i origano sa vodom - da se dobije smesa gustine kao za palacinke. Ostaviti da stoji 20 minuta.6)...

Trouglovi sa bademima (Triangles with almonds)

Sastojci: 350g brasna, 125g margarina, 4 kasike secera, 1 kasicica ekstrakta od badema, 100ml belog vina, za dekoraciju - 50g badema (polovine), 2 kasike secera.Priprema:1) Penasto umutiti margarin sa secerom i ekstraktom od badema. Dodati brasno i vino i umesiti testo.2) Podeliti na 4 dela i staviti u frizider na 30 minuta.3) Svaki deo rastanjiti u krug precnika 15cm i iseci na 12 trouglova.4) Na svaki trougao staviti po jednu polovinu badema, pa peci u zagrejanoj rerni na 180 stepeni, 7-10 minuta.5) Pre sluzenja posuti secerom.Ingredients: 350g flour, 125g margarine, 4 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, 100 ml white wine, for decoration - 50g almonds (halves), 2 tablespoons of sugar.Preparation:1) Whisk butter with powdered sugar and almond extract until becomes foamy. Add...

Kolacici sa suvim sljivama (Cookies with prunes)

Sastojci: 100g margarina, 40g secera u prahu, 10g vanilin secera, na vrh noza soli, 120g brasna, 50 suvih sljiva (bez kostica), 50ml ruma, 200g cokolade, 2 kasike ulja, 50 badema, polovine (oko 70-80g)Priprema:1) Penasto umutiti margarin sa secerom u prahu, vanilin secerom i solju. Dodati brasno i zamesiti testo.2) Upakovati u foliju i staviti u frizider, na 30 minuta.3) Testo rastanjiti na debljinu od 3mm. Modlom vaditi krugove precnika 4cm.4) Poredjati ih u podmazanu i pobrasnjenu tepsiju, pa peci u zagrejanoj rerni na 200 stepeni, oko 8-10 minuta. Kada se ispeku ostaviti da se ohlade.5) Suve sljive sitno iseckati i pomesati sa rumom, pa na svaki kolacic kasicicom staviti smesu.6) Cokoladu otopiti sa uljem, pa preliti svaki kolacic.7) Ukrasiti sa bademom i ostaviti na hladnom mestu da se...

Podloga za kolacice (Cookie crust)

Sastojci: 200g margarina, 80g secera u prahu, 20g vanilin secera, na vrh noza soli, 240g brasna.Priprema:1) Penasto umutiti margarin sa secerom u prahu, vanilin secerom i solju. Dodati brasno i zamesiti testo.2) Upakovati u foliju i staviti u frizider, na 30 minuta.3) Testo rastanjiti na debljinu od 3mm. Modlom vaditi krugove (ili druge oblike, zeljene velicine).4) Poredjati ih u podmazanu i pobrasnjenu tepsiju, pa peci u zagrejanoj rerni na 200 stepeni, oko 8-10 minuta. Kada se ispeku ostaviti da se ohlade.Ingredients: 200g margarine (butter), 80g powdered sugar, 20g vanilla sugar pinch of salt, 240g flour.Preparation:1) Whisk butter with powdered sugar, vanilla sugar and salt until becomes foamy. Add flour and knead dough.2) Pack in foil and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.3) Develop...

Krem corba od krompira (Creamy chowder of potato)

Sastojci: 5 krompira, 300g bundeve, 3 cena belog luka, 1 glavica crnog luka, 1 celer (koren i lisce), 1 sargarepa, 1 persunov koren, 1 paradajz, 1 paprika babura, vegeta, so, biber.Priprema: 1) Bundevu oljustiti, iseci na kockice, skuvati u slanoj vodi pa ispasirati.2) Sargarepu iseckati na kolutove, a ostalo povrce na kockice.3) Staviti povrce u serpu, preliti vodom (da prekrije povrce), dodati so, vegetu i biber, pa kuvati - dok ne omeksa.4) Dodati pire od bundeve i jos jednom prokuvati. Ingredients: 5 potatoes, 300g pumpkin, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 onion, 1 celery (leaves and root), 1 carrot, 1 parsley root, 1 tomato, 1 bell pepper, vegetable seasoning, salt, pepper.Preparation:1)  Peel pumpkin and cut into cubes; cook in salted water, and blend in food processor.2) Cut carrot into...

Corba od tikvica (Zucchini chowder)

Sastojci: 1 srednja tikvica, 2-3 glavice crnog luka, 1 sargarepa, 1 koren persuna, 1 paskanat, 1 celerov koren, 1 paprika babura, 500ml soka od paradajza, so, vegeta, secer, persunovo i celerovo lisce.Priprema:1) Oljustiti tikvicu i ukloniti seme, pa iseci na kockice. Luk, koren persuna, pastrnak, celerov koren i papriku iseckati na kockice, a sargarepu na krugove.2) Na malo vode dinstati luk, pa dodati svo povrce, naliti sa malo vode (da prekrije povrce).3) Dodati so, vegetu i malo secera, pa kuvati dok povrce ne omeksa.4) Tada dodati tikvice i persunovo i celerovo lisce, naliti paradajz sokom i do kraja kuvati na umerenoj temperaturi.Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini, 2-3 onions, 1 carrot, 1 parsley root, 1 parsnip, 1 celery root, 1 bell pepper, 500ml tomato juice, salt, vegetable seasoning,...

Pirinac corba (Rice chowder)

Sastojci: 1 glavica crnog luka, 100g pirinca, so, vegeta, biber, 1 kasika persunovog lista (iseckan), po zelji sirce.Priprema:1) Pirinac oprati i iscediti.2) Luk ocistiti, iseci na kockice pa dinstati na malo vode i soli.3) Dodati pirinac, vegetu i biber. Naliti vodom i kuvati - dok se pirinac ne skuva.4) Pred kraj kuvanja dodati persunov list, i po zelji sirce.Ingredients: 1 onion, 100g rice, salt, vegetable seasoning, pepper, 1 tablespoon parsley leaf (chopped), vinegar (if desired).Preparation:1) Wash rice and drain.2) Clean onion, cut into cubes and saute in a little water and salt.3) Add the rice, vegetable seasoning and pepper. Add the water and cook - until the rice is cooked.4) At the end of cooking add the parsley, and vinegar to tas...

Roasted chicken with potato recipe

Photo: Roasted chicken with potato recipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Roasted chicken with potato Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Roasted chicken with potato.Ingredients1 Whole chicken (1 ½ kg)½ Cup fresh parsley, chopped½ Cup green coriander, chopped2 Tablespoon dill, chopped  Salt & white pepper2 Tablespoons soft butterFor stuffing1 Cup parsley & coriander sprigs2 Small onions (quarters)For Potato1 Kg boiled potato (unpeeled)1 Teaspoon finely minced garlic1 Teaspoon nutmeg powder  Salt & pepper2 Cups...

Chicken stuffed cheese balls recipe

Photo: Chicken stuffed cheese balls recipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Chicken stuffed cheese balls Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Chicken stuffed cheese balls. Ingredients¾    Cup feta cheese, grated¾    Cup mozzarella or Cheddar cheese, gratedSalt and pepper1/3  Cup flour1     Egg, beaten½    Cup breadcrumbs Chicken, cooked, diced and seasoned with salt and pepperFrying oilFresh vegetable sticks (carrots, celery, cucumber) for servingMethod-Mix the cheeses...

Cauliflower Curry

Ingredients:1 medium cauliflower60ml cooking oil1 medium onion, finely chopped5 ml jeera (cumin) seeds2 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks5ml chillli powder2.5 ml borriee(turmeric)1 ml ground koljander (coriander)10 ml garam masala30 ml fresh lemon juiceMethod:Break the cauliflower into florets and slice the remaining stem. Wash and soak in cold water for about 15 minutes, then drain well. Heat the oil in a deep saucepan and fry the onion until golden brown. Add the jeera seeds and the potatoes and fry for about 30 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower and fry for about 5 minutes, or until potatoes and cauliflower are tender and the mixture is dry....

How to make Crab Claws (with sesame seeds)

Homemade crab claws. Crab Claws are ideal for parties or starter. They can be prepared in advance and deep fried just before serving.Ingredients for Crab Claws:12 Frozen crab claws, thawed300g (11 oz.) Prawns (shrimps) peeled, devein and minced1 tsp Salt6 Tbsp Ice water1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 tsp Cornflour (cornstarch)1 egg, lightly beaten8 Tbsp Breadcrumbs, (or mix 4 Tbsp breadcrumbs with 4 Tbsp sesame seeds - optional)Cooking oil for deep fryingMethod:Steam crab claws and remove meat. Flake meat. Keep shells intact and reserve. In a mixing bowl, mix minced prawns with salt, ice water, pepper and cornflour. Add crab meat...

How to Make Frozen Yogurt Yourself

Frozen yogurt is almost like ice cream; however, consuming the former is more advisable than consuming the latter because of obvious reason. Yogurt is a fermented milk product containing beneficial bacteria that can improve the overall health of your digestive system, especially your intestine. The fermented milk can be a fresh milk, skim milk, or soy milk. Yogurt can be consumed in either liquid form or frozen form. The frozen form of yogurt is obviously more favorable because it can provide you with refreshing sensation especially if you consume it during stiflingly hot daytime. To freeze yogurt, special frozen yogurt machines are needed. Fortunately, even after being frozen, yogurt still keeps its beneficial bacterial living. The reason why consuming frozen yogurt is more advisable than...

Chicken Sisig

Probably most of my visitors here knew that Sisig is one of the famous dishes in the Philippines, especially in Pampanga where it originally came from. You can do Pork, Beef, Squid, Milk Fish and Chicken Sisig which is the recipe for today. Sisig can be served as one of the main dish or it can be served as a "Pulutan" or what you call finger food in English. It is best served on a sizzling plate Ingredients:10 pcs of whole Thighs and Legs 3 big onions 5 pcs of green chilis (mild) 100 grams of butter Salt and pepper Soy sauce Lemon juice VinegarCooking Procedure:- Debone the chicken and chop into small pieces - Chop the onions and green...

How to Make Devilled Kidneys

The Hairy Bikers' recipe for this classic British breakfast dish is simple and delicious. Serve for supper too.Ingredients6 lambs’ kidneys, about 375g/13oz, skinned2 tbsp plain flour25g/1oz butter1 medium onion, finely sliced1 tbsp tomato purée1 tbsp English mustard1–2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce4 thick slices of crusty breadbutter, for spreadingsmall bunch of fresh parsley, chopped (optional)sea salt and freshly ground pepperPreparation methodRinse the kidneys under cold running water and pat them dry with kitchen paper. Using scissors, carefully cut the white cores out of the kidneys and discard...

How to Make Asparagus with Coddled Eggs

NB. For this recipe you will need an egg coddling pan.IngredientsFor the dressing2 free-range egg yolks2 lemons, juice only215ml/7½fl oz extra virgin olive oilsalt and freshly ground black pepper½ tbsp chopped fresh parsley1 tbsp truffle oilFor the asparagus and coddled eggs12 British asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed, bottom ends peeled if necessary50ml/1¾oz unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing4 free-range eggsTo serve2 ready-made bagels, cut in half, toasted until pale golden-brown4 tbsp parmesan shavings, or similar vegetarian hard cheese shavingssalt and freshly ground black pepperPreparation methodFor the dressing, place the egg yolks into a food processor and blend until smooth.With the motor running, gradually...

Mackerel on toast with salted cucumber and horseradish

in seasonA potent combination of fresh mackerel, pungent horseradish and refreshing cucumber that’s a smashing start to any meal.Ingredients½ cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced on a mandolinesalt4 tbsp grated fresh horseradish2 heaped tablespoon crème fraîche2 tsp English mustard powder4 fresh mackerel filletssalt and freshly ground black pepperknob of butterTo serve4 slices soda bread, toasted, buttered1 small red onion, thinly sliced½ small lemonPreparation methodFor the salted cucumber and horseradish, place the cucumber slices into a colander and sprinkle with plenty of salt. Mix well...