HOW TO COOK GREEN BEANS SALAD

August 23, 2010 by  
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GREEN BEANS SALAD
Green Beans

Video Tutorial on How To Cook Green Beans Salad

Ingredients To Cook Green Beans Salad

2-4 strips bacon
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp. heavy cream
1 egg
Vinegar
1 can green beans or freshly cooked green beans

Step 1 To Cook Green Beans Salad

Fry bacon until crisp, drain well.

Step 2 To Cook Green Beans Salad

Beat egg and add enough vinegar to make about 1/2 cup.

Step 3 To Cook Green Beans Salad

Crumble bacon and mix with vinegar/egg and onion.

Step 4 To Cook Green Beans Salad

Stir in cream and pour over green beans.

Step 5 To Cook Green Beans Salad

Toss together and serve immediately.

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HOW TO COOK STUFFED ARTICHOKES

August 23, 2010 by  
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ARTICHOKES

STUFFED ARTICHOKES

Video Tutorial On How To Cook Stuffed Artichokes

Ingredients to Cook Stuffed Artichokes

whole artichokes
meatball mixture
pasta sauce

Steps to Cook Stuffed Artichokes

Step 1 to Cook Stuffed Artichokes

Par boil tender artichokes for 15-20 minutes, or until they just begin to soften slightly and just allow to cool.

Step 2 to Cook Stuffed Artichokes

When cool enough to handle, press them open by pushing the top of the artichoke down against the counter.

Step 1 to Cook Stuffed Artichokes

When the leaves open, stuff the (uncooked) meatball mixture into the separations with a spoon, as much as possible in front of each leaf.

Step 3 to Cook Stuffed Artichokes

Press the artichoke together lightly and stack the stuffed artichokes together, standing up, in a Dutch oven and pour over a good amount of pasta sauce.

Step 4 to Cook Stuffed Artichokes

Cover the pan and simmer over low heat until the artichokes are very tender, about 40 minutes, depending upon the size and age of the artichokes.

Step 5 to Cook Stuffed Artichokes

The choke is the center of the artichoke, just above the heart, and it should be “left behind” when the diner reaches it, since it is not edible.

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HOW TO COOK LEEKS

August 23, 2010 by  
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LEEKS

LEEKS

Video Tutorial On How To Cook Leeks

Ingredients To Cook Leeks

3 quarts oil (peanut, vegetable, or canola)

12 ounces leeks, cleaned and trimmed of dark green parts

1 1/2 cups milk

1 large egg

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning

Steps To Cook Leeks

Step 1 To Cook Leeks

Preheat the oil in a heavy 5-quart pot over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 To Cook Leeks

Slice the leeks into 1/2-inch wide rings, separating them 2 layers at a time.

Step 3 To Cook Leeks

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and the egg.

Step 4 To Cook Leeks

In another medium mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.

Step 5 To Cook Leeks

Divide the flour into 2 separate, shallow dishes and place the milk and egg mixture in a third.

Step 6 To Cook Leeks

Going 1 small handful at a time, dip the rings first into the first flour mixture, then into the milk and egg, and then into the second flour mixture.

Step 7 To Cook Leeks

Working in batches, fry the rings for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 8 To Cook Leeks

Remove the rings to a cooling rack set inside a half sheet pan and allow to drain for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

Step 9 To Cook Leeks

Season with additional salt, if desired.

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HOW TO COOK BAKED OYSTERS WITH CORN

July 6, 2010 by  
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BAKED OYSTERS WITH CORN

BAKED OYSTERS WITH CORN

Video Tutorial On How To Cook BAKED OYSTERS WITH CORN

Ingredients To Cook Baked Oysters With Corn

1 (16 oz.) can cream style corn
1 c. crackers, crushed
1 beaten egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. melted butter
1 c. sm. canned or fresh oysters

Steps To Cook Baked Oysters With Corn

Step 1 To Cook Baked Oysters With Corn

Blend ingredients given.

Step 2 To Cook Baked Oysters With Corn

Put the mixture into greased 8 inch baking dish & bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

Step 3 To Cook Baked Oysters With Corn

Don’t overbake or else oysters turned tough.

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HOW TO COOK SHRIMP SALAD WITH FRESH SQUID

SHRIMP SALAD WITH FRESH SQUID

SHRIMP SALAD WITH FRESH SQUID

Ingredients to cook Shrimp Salad With Fresh Squid

4 cups chicken broth
1/2 pound orzo pasta
1/2 pound calamari including tentacles
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise, about one-inch big
1 eggplant, sliced lengthwise, about 1-inch wide
2 Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained & washed
3 ounces arugula
3/4 cups chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 lemons, juiced
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steps to cook Shrimp Salad With Fresh Squid

Step 1 to cook Shrimp Salad With Fresh Squid

In a outsize pot, work the chicken broth to a boil on high heat. Add Up the pasta & cook until tender but yet good to the bite, stirring occasionally, around 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta and position in a wide bowl.

Step 2 to cook Shrimp Salad With Fresh Squid

In The Meantime, set a grill pan on medium-high inflame or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.

Step 3 to cook Shrimp Salad With Fresh Squid

Grill the calamari & shrimp, just ’til cooked through, around one to two mins. a side. Grill the zucchini and eggplant until tender, around 4 mins. a side. Grill the tomatoes just until grill signs come out, around 2 minutes.

Step 4 to cook Shrimp Salad With Fresh Squid

Add Up the orzo, cannellini beans, arugula, basil, & parsley to the bowl. Slice the calamari bodies into 1-inch hoops. Cut Up the zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes into roughly about one-inch squares. Add Up the vegetables and calamari to the bowl with the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt & pepper. Toss to blend. Lastly, Sum Up the shrimp on top of the salad. Lightly spoon the Shrimp Salad With Fresh Squid into a serving bowl and serve.

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HOW TO COOK FRIED CALAMARI WITH VEGGIES

FRIED CALAMARI WITH VEGGIES

fried-calamari with veggies

Ingredients to cook Fried Calamari with Veggies

1 pound calamari tubes, julienned
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup julienned yellow squash
1 cup julienned red cabbage
1 cup julienned zucchini
1/2 cup sprouts
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Salt & black pepper
1 cup chopped peanuts
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps to cook Fried Calamari with Veggies

Step 1 to cook Fried Calamari with Veggies

Preheat wok. Heat peanut oil until smoking.

Step 2 to cook Fried Calamari with Veggies

Add veggies & stir-fry until slightly tender, stirring always.

Step 3 to cook Fried Calamari with Veggies

Contribute calamari, garlic, & sprouts, stirring always.

Step 4 to cook Fried Calamari with Veggies

Sum Up other ingredients & stay stir-frying for 2 to 3 mins.

Step 5 to cook Fried Calamari with Veggies

Sum Up the sesame oil to Fried Calamari with Veggies. Adjust seasoning if needed.

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HOW TO COOK SQUID SALAD WITH MUSHROOM AND AVOCADO

June 9, 2010 by  
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SQUID SALAD WITH MUSHROOM AND AVOCADO

SQUID SALAD WITH MUSHROOM AND AVOCADO

Ingredients to cook Squid Salad With Mushroom and Avocado

5 pounds calamari tubes and tentacles, cleaned
3 large garlic cloves
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon capers
Salt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps to cook Squid Salad With Mushroom and Avocado

Step 1 to cook Squid Salad With Mushroom and Avocado

Sum Up 2 slices lemon, 3 peppercorns, 2 cloves garlic unpeeled and& crushed & dash of salt to saucepan with 1 quart water.

Step 2 to cook Squid Salad With Mushroom and Avocado

Take to a boil & simmer at least ten minutes; wrapped.

Step 3 to cook Squid Salad With Mushroom and Avocado

Add 2 to 3 med. squid, cleaned & cut into rings and cook until white & tender, anytime from one to two minutes. Take Away squid and cool.

Step 4 to cook Squid Salad With Mushroom and Avocado

Merge 6 to 8 springs of finely chopped parsley, 1 clove chopped garlic , 1/3 c. olive oil, 1 tablespoonvinegar, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, salt & pepper in a jar & shake vigorously.

Step 5 to cook Squid Salad With Mushroom and Avocado

Mix 2 avocados,cubed and 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced and Sum Up to a glass or ceramic dish with squid. Pour dressing over all & let marinate at least one hour.

Step 6 to cook Squid Salad With Mushroom and Avocado

Order on a bed of lettuce or on individual plates over a lettuce leaf.

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HOW TO COOK SWORDFISH SALAD IN LETTUCE WRAPS

June 9, 2010 by  
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swordfish salad in lettuce wraps

Ingredients to cook Swordfish Salad in Lettuce Wrap

1 1/2 pounds swordfish steaks, 1-inch thick
24 kaffir lime leaves, fresh or dried
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon sambal
1/4 cup canola oil
2 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon Thai green curry paste
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup hand shredded fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup hand shredded fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped peanuts, divided
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, divided
8 large butter lettuce leaves
2 Thai red chilies, diced
2 shallots, cut in rings & fried
4 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour

Procedures

Step 1 to cook Swordfish Salad in Lettuce Wrap

Cut Up the swordfish in two-inch cubes and thread to the skewers, alternating w/ the lime leaves. Lay the kebobs in a shallow non-aluminum pan.

Step 2 to cook Swordfish Salad in Lettuce Wrap

In a bowl, whip unitedly withsambal, oil, fish sauce, honey, & the juice of 1 lime. Pour Out the marinade over the swordfish & let marinate for one hour. Ignite a ridged grill pan (or barbeque) ’til really hot.

Step 3 to cook Swordfish Salad in Lettuce Wrap

Take Away the swordfish skewers from the marinade and grill around 4 mins. per side. See not to overcook so that the fish remains moist.

Step 4 to cook Swordfish Salad in Lettuce Wrap

In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, curry paste, remaining lime juice, mint, cilantro, 2 tablespoons peanuts, and half tablespoon sesame seeds. Season with salt & pepper.

Step 5 to cook Swordfish Salad in Lettuce Wrap

Take Away the swordfish from the skewers & break up in bite-sized pieces; discard lime leaves. Toss the swordfish in the curry mix.

Step 6 to cook Swordfish Salad in Lettuce Wrap

To eat, spoon the swordfish chunks in the lettuce leaf and top w/ unconsumed peanuts, sesame seeds, diced chiles and fried shallots.

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HOW TO COOK GRILLED CAPONATA AND SWORDFISH

GRILLED CAPONATA AND SWORDFISH

Grilled Swordfish:

4 swordfish steaks, 8 ounces each
Olive oil
Salt & ground pepper
Grilled Caponata, recipe follows

Step 1 to cook Grilled Caponata and Swordfish

Warmth grill to high. Brush swordfish over both faces with oil and season with salt & pepper. Grill for 3-4 mins. per side for moderate-well doneness.

Step 2 to cook Grilled Caponata and Swordfish

Remove from the grill and top w/ some of the Grilled Caponata. Serve.

Grilled Caponata:

1 moderate eggplant, sliced lengthwise
1 large red onion sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
4 plum tomatoes, halved
Olive oil, for brushing vegetables, plus 1/2 cup
Salt & freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup green olives, chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 cup golden raisins, plumped in hot water and drained
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Step 1 to cook Grilled Caponata and Swordfish

Heat grill to high. Brush eggplant, onion pieces, and tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to savor.

Step 2 to cook Grilled Caponata and Swordfish

Grill the eggplant for six-eight minutes per face until golden brown & cooked through. Grill the onions for 3 to 4 minutes every side until golden brown and just cooked through. Grill the tomatoes for 2 mins. every side until charred & slightly soft.

Step 3 to cook Grilled Caponata and Swordfish

Take Away the veggies from the grill & cut into 1/2-inch dice.

Step 4 to cook Grilled Caponata and Swordfish

Place the vegetables in a average bowl and add the olives, capers, raisins and pine nuts. Combine together the garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and honey in a little bowl. Season w/ salt and pepper, to savor. Slowly whisk in around 1/2 cup olive oil until dressing is emulsified.

Step 5 to cook Grilled Caponata and Swordfish

Pour the dressing on the veggies, add the parsley and toss, and let stand at room temp. for around 30 minutes before serving.

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HOW TO COOK TILAPIA WITH GREEN BEANS AND LEMON JUICE

June 7, 2010 by  
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TILAPIA WITH GREEN BEANS AND LEMON JUICE

Ingredients to cook Tilapia with Green Beans and Lemon Juice

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper

4 6-ounce tilapia fillets

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 pound thin green beans or haricots verts

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

Juice of One lemon

Instructions

Step 1 to cook Tilapia with Green Beans and Lemon Juice

Blend the oregano, flour & parsley in a light dish. Flavour w/ salt & pepper.

Step 2 to cook Tilapia with Green Beans and Lemon Juice

Place a big frying pan over moderate-high ignite. Drag the fish in the flour mixture, shaking off the spare. Melt 3 tablespoonfuls butter in the skillet, and then sum up 2 fish fillets & cook ’til golden brown on the bottom, about four min. Flip and cook through, one to two additional minutes.

Step 3 to cook Tilapia with Green Beans and Lemon Juice

Carry-over to a plate & keep hot. Repeat with the remaining two filets.

Step 4 to cook Tilapia with Green Beans and Lemon Juice

sum up the green beans & garlic to the skillet and ready around two min. Season with salt and pepper, then add the tomatoes & make until just softened, around 1 additional min. Stir in the lemon juice and one-fourth cup water, and wrap up & cook ’til the beans are tender, about three more minutes.

Step 5 to cook Tilapia with Green Beans and Lemon Juice

Take Out from the heat and stir in the unconsumed 1 tablespoon butter ’til just melted.

Step 6 to cook Tilapia with Green Beans and Lemon Juice

Fraction the fish and vegetables among plates. Garnish with oregano.

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