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Showing posts with label kitchen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kitchen. Show all posts

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Sushi!

This was requested by a reader of ours.  They wanted to read about sushi.  
So here is my guide to making your own sushi.
To start with you will need 2 base ingredients #1 Nori/Seaweed and #2 Rice.  
I get my nori in a 10 pack from the grocery store. It goes for about $2.25 to $3.  Normally you would use white rice but as I have been experimenting I have found that other types of rice have interesting flavor combinations in sushi.  For this guide I have chosen white rice.

 To begin you will want a flat surface to place your nori on.  I have chosen a cutting board.  Lay out the nori flat and spread the cooked rice all over it in a thin manner.  Try not to spread it out too close to the edges.
 When adding the rice make sure it is drained.  Excess water is to be avoided.
 The nori comes in paper like sheets which are very thin and can tear or rip easily. 
Be careful when opening the package. 


 Chose your ingredients. I have chosen tuna and avocado. Place them in a row in the middle of the sheet on top of the rice.  As before try not to go all the way to the edges with your toppings.
 
 Gently but firmly start rolling the nori from the bottom to the top.  You want it as cylindrical as possible.
 Choose a sharp knife that does not have a large serrated edge.  If you choose a poor knife, your sushi will look ripped and torn like mine above.  Carefully cut slices to be 1 and a half inches to 2 inches in length.
 There are many sauces you can choose.  I prefer yum yum sauce. 
 Sprinkle some on the top to taste.
For a healthier alternative to yum yum sauce try adding coleslaw to the roll.









Monday, January 14, 2013

Skinny Pizza: Over 100 healthy recipes for America's favorite food [Kindle Edition]

100-plus recipes for Pizza by Barbara Grunes'. Families can enjoy all the great tastes without sacrificing good nutrition. 
Tomato-based pizzas: Shrimp, mushroom, chicken, spinach, tuna, peppers, artichoke, eggplant, and more.
Non-tomato-based pizzas: Teriyaki, salmon, bok choy, goat's cheese, clam, turkey, stir-fry, zucchini, and more.
Pizza on the grill: Fajita, vegetarian, Thai-flavored, salsa, olive, ratatouille, mango, barbecue, and more.
Specialty pizzas: Creole, Szechwan, smoked turkey, scallop, focaccia, crab cake, nacho, English muffin, and more.
Dessert pizzas: Apple, mint brownie, cheesecake, strawberry yogurt, rum-raisin, and more.

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Cook the Part

Group cooking book is here, lets guests take part in cooking the meal.  
great for team building or teaching a small group how to cook. 
great for the family as well.





Saturday, December 15, 2012

Cheese!


Cheese is my absolute favorite thing to work with in the kitchen.  It can be used on its own or added to almost anything to improve the taste. 9 times out of 10 if adding cheese to something doesn't improve the flavor then you need to rethink what it is you are making.  Currently in my kitchen I am working with a super spicy 4 pepper blend cheese that I picked up from my local deli.  It is much hotter then a pepper-jack.
The heat of the peppers blend nicely with the cheese.
I have included some history, info and recipes I thought were informative.





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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Easy Christmas Recipes: 25 Delicious Christmas Dishes For The Whole Family

It has been awhile since I have posted regularly. It has been busy for me with classes and the holiday season.
Here is a current freebie book for you to help with Christmas time recipes.  

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Immigrant worker feeds deathcaps to grandma.

Immigrant worker feeds deathcaps to grandma.
Barbara Lopes, 86, and Teresa Olesniewicz, 73,  died needlessly in a nursing home where they lived.  Their caretaker poisoned them in a mushroom mix up.  The immigrant worker made the mistake of picking what she thought was an edible mushroom and then made a soup which she also ate.  "Deathcaps" look similar to an edible wild mushroom popular in Asian countries. The worker and a few others went to the hospital after eating her soup.  It is reported that she was unaware of the danger.

Get ready for some knowledge.  Many mushroom varieties found in the wild are in fact deadly!  Many people who get mushrooms for food do their homework and are extremely careful when picking them.  As these videos show, they are knowledgeable about their product.  Please  don't poison yourself or others because you get an idea that you want to make some mushroom soup.
Here is a guide on mushrooms for your kitchen.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/11/13/4983510/deadly-california-mushrooms-came.html#storylink=cpy