Croque Madame( French Ham & Cheese Sandwich)

Croque Madame( French Ham & Cheese Sandwich)

A croque madame is essentially a French ham and cheese sandwich, but not only a ham and cheese sandwich. See, this sandwich has a coating of bechamel sauce, and topped with an egg.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups of milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pinch of nutmeg
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 6 thin slices of Gruyère cheese
• 8 thin slices of Black Forest Ham
• 1 cup of grated Gruyère cheese
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 4 slices of thick cut French sandwich loaf
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 eggs, 1 tbsp butter

Pork roast & pickled cucumber sandwich

Cheese sandwich

Direction

Begin by making the bechamel sauce. Get two saucepans, and heat one on a medium low heat, and the other on medium heat. To the pan on medium, low heat, add the milk, and let it get warm. To the other pan, add the two tablespoons of butter, and let it melt down and begin to bubble a bit. Add the flour to the butter, and mix it very well to incorporate the two. Continue whisking for about two minutes, being careful not to let the flour mixture brown. Slowly add in the warm milk, and continue whisking until you everything is nice and smooth. You will whisk this for about 8-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Add in the salt, nutmeg, and the parmesan cheese. Give a good mix, then remove it from the heat until it is ready to be used.

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Roast Pork and Pickled Cucumber Sandwich

 

Ingredients (serve 4 )

1 Piece boneless pork loin

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt & black pepper

1 cucumber thinly sliced

3 tablespoon cider vinegar

2 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1/3 cup mayonnaise

4 Portuguese rolls , split

Cheese sandwich recipe here

                  Spicy baked chicken recipe here

                

                 Moist  chocolate cake recipe here

Directions

1. Heat oven to 450° F. Season the pork with the cayenne and ¼ teaspoon salt. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reaches 145° F, 20 to 25 minutes; thinly slice.
2. Meanwhile, combine the cucumber, vinegar, oil, brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper in a medium bowl.
3. Divide the mayonnaise, pork, and cucumber among the rolls.

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              French onion soup recipe here

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Spicy Marinated Chicken

 

Ingredients

1/4 cups vegetable oil

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 teaspoons old bay seasoning

1 teaspoon  Parsley Flakes

1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper (Ground)

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Directions

1. Mix oil, vinegar and seasonings in small bowl. Place chicken in large resalable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well.

2 Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.

3. Grill over medium-high heat 6 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through, turning frequently.

 

SPICY BAKED CHICKEN

SPICY BAKED CHICKEN

 

Ingredients

• ³⁄₄ cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons powdered milk
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon dry mustard
• ¹⁄₂ cup milk
• 1 (3 1/2 lb) frying chickens, cut up

Directions

1. In plastic bag mix first 6 ingredients.
2. Put milk in a bowl.
3. Dip chicken in milk, then shake in the bag.
4. Coat well.
5. Put chicken in a 13x9 pan sprayed with cooking spray.
6. Bake, uncovered at 375* for 50 minutes or until juices run clear.

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Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

 

 

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 cup baking cocoa
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 cup brewed coffee
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  FAVORITE ICING:

•   1 cup milk
•  5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
•   1/2 cup butter, softened
•   1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Sift together dry ingredients in a bowl. Add oil, coffee and milk; mix at medium speed 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla; beat 2 minutes longer. (Batter will be thin.)
2. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans (or two 8-in. round baking pans and six muffin cups).
3. Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool on wire racks.
4. Meanwhile, for icing, combine milk and flour in a saucepan; cook until thick. Cover and refrigerate.
5. In a bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add chilled milk mixture and beat 10 minutes. Frost cooled cake. Yield: 12 servings.

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French Onion Soup

 French Onion Soup

It is a classic dish for cold winter nights with it's rich, warming flavour. With lashings of cheese and a fresh baguette slice, this is a truly delicious meal.

 Ingredients:

• 4 large yellow or Vidalia onions, thinly sliced;
• 
  6 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil;
• 
  1 tbsp of sugar;
• 
  2 quarts of beef broth;
• 
  1/2 cup brandy (optional);
• 
  1 french baguette, sliced and toasted;
• 
  Swiss cheese, either Emmenthal or Gruyere.

 Method:

1.      Slice 4 large onions, using a tight, thin slice.

2. In a large dutch oven, add extra virgin olive oil to coat the pan and then add the

onions. Cook them over medium heat for 12 minutes, until they're tender and golden.

 
3. Add brandy if you like and let the alcohol burn off.

4. Next add sugar and beef broth, cover and bring to a boil.

 
5. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12 minutes.

6. Ladle the soup into a bowl.

7. Place a slice of baguette on top.

8. Cover with shredded gruyere and place slices of emmenthal over.

9. Place the bowls on a baking pan and broil until the cheese is melted.

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Spinach Sunburst

Let the sunshine in! The spinach sunburst not only warms the heart, but also the stomach. Perhaps the coming months will now be a little easier to endure. Enjoy!
Ingredients
For the dough:

• 4 cups flour
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tsp. salt

For the filling:

• 12 oz spinach
• 12 oz ricotta
• 2 eggs
• 3.5 oz parmesan
• salt and pepper                  WATCH VIDEO OF THIS RECIPE

Method

1. Knead the flour, vegetable oil, water, and salt until a smooth dough is formed. Divide the dough into two even portions, and roll each portion out to form a large circle. 
2. For the filling, mix the spinach, ricotta, one egg, parmesan, salt and pepper together in a bowl. Add this mixture to one of the dough halves in the following manner: a large portion in the center, with the rest forming a ring around the center portion. Make sure there is a bit of distance between the outer ring and the center. 
3. In and around the spinach filling, brush the dough with your second egg. Carefully place the other circle of dough on top and cut away any excess dough to form a perfect circle. With a fork, press the edges so that the two dough halves are secured together. This also creates a decorative pattern! 
4. Now make evenly distributed cuts into the outer spinach ring. Turn each each piece onto its side, so that the spinach filling is visible.
5. Finally, brush the starburst with egg, and bake for 60 minutes at 340°F.

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

DO like a grilled cheese sandwich? Why not make it fancy with just a few more ingredients? Let’s try  to make a classic  sandwich with a little snazzier.

Ingredients :

1. Mozzarella
2. Bread
3.Tomatoes
4. Basil
5. Balsamic Vinegar
6. Olive Oil
 

Method :

Drizzle some olive oil into a pan over a medium high heat.

Soak of up some of the olive oil with a slice of bread then drizzle balsamic vinegar on top.

Add a slice of cheese, tomato slices, some basil leaves, then another slice of cheese.

Soak up some more oil into another piece of bread and drizzle with balsamic vinegar then add on top.

Once the bottom is seared, flip and repeat.

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Stuffed Mushrooms   

 White Sauce Pasta

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms

A great vegetarian appetizer, learn how to make savory stuffed mushrooms. With a pecan, mushroom and garlic stuffing this creates a perfect mushroom filling.

 Ingredients:

 12 large mushrooms;
1/2 an onion, diced;
1 clove of garlic, minced;                
2 tbsp of olive oil;
1/2 cup of chopped pecans;

                                                        GrilledBuffalo Wings Recipe

 

                                                         Egg Pudding Recipe 

 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs;

1 tsp of lemon juice;
salt and pepper, to taste.

 Method:

 1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2. Clean at least 12 large mushrooms and remove the stems. Leave the caps aside to be stuffed, and chop the stems for part of the stuffing.
3. In extra virgin olive Oil, sauté the onions, stems, pecans, breadcrumbs, and garlic. Now add the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Add a little more olive oil if the mixture is too dry.
4. Now spoon the stuffing into the caps and place them in a non-stick, oven-proof pan.
5. Bake for about 20 minutes.
6. Garnish with minced chives and red bell pepper

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Yummy Brownies Recipe

YUMMY ORANGE CAKE SIMPLE RECIPE

Grilled Buffalo Wings

Grilled Buffalo Wings

 For a healthier spin on traditional wings look no further than this handy tutorial. With demonstrations of how to make the glossy dressing for the wings and the accompanying blue cheese sauce, you can make the ultimate party finger food with ease.

Ingredients:

·         3/4 cup of sour cream;

·         1 cup of blue cheese, crumbled;

·         3/4 cup of mayonnaise;

·         1 green onion, finely chopped;

·         3 1/2 tbsp of cider vinegar;

·         2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil;

·         1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce

·         1/4 tsp of salt;

·         4 lbs of chicken wings;

·         1/4 cup of butter;

·         4 tbsp of hot sauce;

·         salt, to taste;

·         celery and carrot sticks

 Basil Fried Brown Rice With Beef  Try this

 Method:

 1. To prepare the blue-cheese dipping sauce: add the sour cream, blue cheese, mayonnaise, green onion, 2 tbsp of the cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and salt to a bowl and stir.
2. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
3. Separate the chicken wings at the joint and remove the tips, then add to a bowl.
4. Coat the wings with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt.
5. Place on the grill and cook for about 30 minutes.

      6. To make the buffalo sauce, add melted butter, hot sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp of cider vinegar          

         and salt to a bowl and mix.

         7. Add the cooked wings and toss to evenly coat.
       8. Serve with the blue cheese dipping sauce and celery and carrot sticks.

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Yummy Brownies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs                       

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Frosting:

• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioner’s sugar

                  METHOD

·  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.

·  In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.

·  Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.

To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.

YUMMY ORANGE CAKE SIMPLE RECIPE

YUMMY ORANGE CAKE SIMPLE RECIPE

 

 

Total Time:
2 hr
Prep:
30 min

Cook:

1 hr 30 min

Yield:
1 (8-inch) cake; 4 to 6 servings

Level:
Easy

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 cup olive oil
Zest of 1 orange, minced
1 3/4 cups flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Syrup:
1 orange
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1 1/2 cups sugar

                                                 METHOD

1.Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch cake pan with 2-inch sides, then dust with sugar and flour.

2. Beat the eggs with the sugar to pale yellow ribbons. Beat in the milk, oil and orange zest. In a small bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture a tablespoon at a time, stirring well after each addition.

3. Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until middle of cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove cake from oven, let cool slightly on a rack, then invert and cool completely.

4. Meanwhile, prepare the syrup: Use a sharp paring knife to cut the orange rind off the orange used for zest and the remaining orange, leaving the bitter white pith on the orange. Cut the skin into very thin strips and reserve. Cut away and discard the white pith, remove the orange Supremes, and reserve.

5. In a large saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, and thin orange strips. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, or until a thick syrup. Strain the syrup and reserve the orange strips, along with 1/2 cup of the syrup. Use a toothpick to poke holes in the top of the cake, then pour the warm strained syrup all over the cake so that it soaks through.

6. Place the remaining 1/2 cup syrup in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer and reduce to a few tablespoons. Use a spatula to spread the thick glaze over the top of the cake. Place cake on a serving platter, and arrange the reserved orange strips and orange Supremes on top of the cake.

                                    !!!ENJOY!!!

Hyderabadi Biryani Recipe

               Hyderabadi Biryani Recipe

 

A biryani from Hyderabad is like its people, exciting, spicy, sweet and tangy – all in one!

Prep Time : 51-60 minutes
Cook time : 41-50 minutes
Serve : 4

Ingredients:

·         Mutton a mix of chops, marrowbone and shoulder pieces 500 grams

·         Basmati rice 1 1/2 cups

·         Salt to taste

·         Bay leaves 2

·         Green cardamoms 10

·         Black peppercorns 25-30

·         Cinnamon 3 inch sticks

·         Oil 1 tablespoon + to deep fry

·         Onions sliced 5 large

·         Caraway seeds (shahi jeera) 1/2 teaspoon

·         Cloves 10

·         Ginger paste 1 tablespoon

·         Garlic paste 1 tablespoon

·         Red chili powder 1 tablespoon

·         Yogurt 1 cup

·         Fresh coriander leaves torn 2 tablespoons

·         Fresh mint leaves torn 2 tablespoons

·         Pure ghee 4 tablespoons

·         Black cardamoms 2

·         Saffron (kesar) mix in 1/4 cup milk a few strands 

 

 

Method:

 

Step 1

Heat five to six cups of water in a deep pan. Add drained rice, salt, bay leaves, five green cardamoms, seven to eight black peppercorns, one cinnamon stick and cook till three fourth done.

Step 2

Drain and set aside. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep-fry half the onion slices till golden. Drain and place on an absorbent paper. Grind caraway seeds, one cinnamon stick, remaining black peppercorns, cloves and remaining green cardamoms to a fine powder and set aside.

Step 3

Take mutton pieces in a bowl. Add ginger paste, garlic paste and salt and mix. Add the spice powder, red chilli powder, half the fried onions crushed, yogurt, coriander leaves, half of the mint leaves and one tablespoon oil and mix. Let it marinate for about two hours in the refrigerator.

Step 4

Heat two tablespoons ghee in a pan, remaining cinnamon and black cardamoms and sauté till fragrant. Add remaining onions and sauté till light golden. Add marinated mutton, stir and cook on high heat for three to four minutes. Cover, reduce heat and cook till almost done.

Step 5

Heat the remaining ghee in a thick-bottomed pan. Spread half the rice in a layer. Spread the mutton over the rice. Sprinkle remaining torn mint leaves. Spread the remaining rice. Sprinkle saffron milk. Cover and cook under dum till done. Serve hot with a raita of your choice.

 You Can use Ready made Masala Mix