Daily Cooking Recipes Let Me Make Cooking Easy

July 29, 2014

Curried Carrot Soup

Filed under: Soups & Stews — Chef @ 10:38 am

Curried Carrot Soup

Florence
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 small potato chopped
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 2 cups water
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter

Instructions
 

  • Simmer vegetables covered until tender.
  • Add orange juice, curry powder, tomato puree,skim milk and salt to taste
  • Cool to room temperature
  • Blend in food processor till smooth
  • Add parsley and heat without bringing to boil
  • Serve warm.

July 28, 2014

Crepes with Eggs and Cheese

Filed under: Breakfast,Cheese — Chef @ 2:46 pm

Crepes with Eggs and Cheese

Florence
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Make Crepes and Eggs recipes.
  • Add 1/4 of cup of Cheddar Cheese and let melt.
  • Serve Hot.

Grilled Fish

Filed under: Seafood — Tags: , , , — Chef @ 10:00 am

Grilled Fish

Course Main
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound salmon fillet
  • 1 pound swordfish fillet
  • chili pepper
  • 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • crushed black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut salmon and swordfish into two pieces and place on the grill
  • Sprinkle chili pepper over swordfish
  • Squeeze juice of 1/2 the lemon over salmon
  • Grill for 3 to 5 minutes before flipping
  • Flip fish
  • Brush swordfish with melted butter and more chili pepper
  • Squeeze other 1/2 of lemon over salmon and sprinkle with black pepper
  • Grill until cooked through

July 27, 2014

Kela Toffee

Filed under: Desserts — Chef @ 4:17 pm

Kela Toffee

Tarla Dalal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ghee

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients and cook over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • When small balls start to form, remove from heat.
  • Spread into a greased cookie sheet.
  • Cut into shapes while still hot
  • Cool and store.

Mexican Cornbread Wedges

Filed under: Breads — Chef @ 10:30 am

Mexican Cornbread Wedges

Florence
Course Bread
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow orange, or red bell pepper
  • 2 cups Mexican style cornbread mix
  • 3 Tbsp oil
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 -16 oz jar chunky salsa
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In oven ready skilled, add oil, onions beef, salt and pepper over medium heat, until completely cooked.
  • Add garlic powder, taco seasoning mix, and 3/4 cup water, and stir to combine.
  • Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Evenly spread the diced pepper into the skillet and spoon the beef mixture on top, spreading evenly.
  • In bowl combine final 6 ingredients until a semi-smooth batter forms. Pour this batter evenly over the beef in skillet.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the cornbread is cooked thoroughly and is golden brown around the edges.

 

July 26, 2014

Crepes with Eggs

Filed under: Breads,Eggs — Tags: , , , , , — Chef @ 3:25 pm
Crepes

Crepes w/Eggs

Florence
Course Bread
Cuisine French
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Crepes Recipe
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/2 Red/Orange/Yellow Sweet Bell Pepper
  • 1 small onion

Instructions
 

  • Make Crepes per recipe instructions.
  • Saute 1/2 Bell Pepper and onions over medium heat in a skillet until tender.
  • Add Eggs and cook like scrambled eggs.
  • Add equal amounts of egg mixture in to each crepe.
  • Server warm.

 

Spicy Clam Dip

Filed under: Dip,Seafood — Tags: , , , , , , — Chef @ 11:00 am

Spicy Clam Dip

Florence
Course Dips
Cuisine Americcan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cream cheese
  • 3 ounces clam juice
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1/4 cup onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup minced clams
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add cream cheese, clam juice, mustard in a food processor and mix well.
  • Add Worcestershire, horseradish, onions, and pepper sauce, process to mix well.
  • Fold in clams, by hand, just until mixed season with salt and white pepper cover and chill serve slightly chilled or at room temperature

July 25, 2014

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

Filed under: Chicken — Tags: , — Chef @ 4:07 pm

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

Florence
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 chicken breast -- 4 oz halves -- skinned
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pineapple
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper -- seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine orange juice, pineapple juice, cilantro and salt and mix well
  • Add chicken, turning to coat
  • Cover and refrigerate chicken for several hours, turning occasionally
  • Combine pineapple, bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, vinegar, and orange juice in a small bowl; mix well
  • Let mixture stand at room temperature for 2 hours
  • Remove chicken from dish, reserving marinade
  • Sprinkle chicken with pepper
  • Grill chicken 4 to 5 inches from coals 15 minutes or until done
  • Turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade
  • To serve, top each breast with 3 tablespoons pineapple mixture
  • Garnish with pineapple leaves

Coffee Squares

Filed under: Desserts — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 10:43 am

Coffee Squares

Florence
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup black coffee
  • 12 ounces chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Combine oil, sugar and eggs, mixing well
  • Combine dry ingredients and add to the first mixture, blending well
  • Add vanilla and coffee, mixing well
  • Stir in the chips, blending well
  • Spread on a large greased cookie sheet
  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Cool, cut and serve.

July 24, 2014

Crepes

Crepes

Crepes

Florence
Course Pastry
Cuisine French
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Mix together flour and eggs.
  • Gradually add in milk and water.
  • Add in salt and butter, making sure that it is completely combined and smooth.
  • Cook crepes on hot griddle, using 1/4 cup of mix per crepe.
  • Cook crepes approximately 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Loosen with rubber spatula and flip.

 

Chicken Kabobs

Filed under: Chicken — Tags: , , , , , , — Chef @ 11:30 am

Chicken Kabobs

Florence
Course Main
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/4 pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless cut in 2" cubes
  • 1 medium red bell pepper -- large chunks
  • 1 medium green bell pepper -- large chunks
  • 2 medium onions - chunks
  • 6 bamboo skewers

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, parsley, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper
  • Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours
  • Remove the chicken and vegetables from the marinade, discarding excess marinade, and thread the chicken and vegetables evenly on the skewers
  • If using bamboo skewers, they must first be soaked in water for 15-20 minutes
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat
  • Place the kabobs across the grill rack and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and no pink remains, turning halfway through

July 23, 2014

Cod Tortilla Soup

Cod Tortilla Soup

Florence
Course Seafood
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup onions -- chopped
  • 1 garlic clove -- minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes -- or to taste
  • 1 - 14 1/2 oz can chicken broth
  • 1 - 14 1/2 oz can whole peeled tomatoes - chopped
  • 2/3 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 4 - 5 oz cod fillets
  • Chopped cilantro -- for garnish
  • Tortilla strips

Instructions
 

  • In large skillet, saute onions and garlic until tender.
  • Add oregano, cumin and red pepper flakes and saute for 2 minutes longer.
  • Add chicken broth, tomatoes and tomato liquid; bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes
  • Add corn kernels
  • Set cod fillets on top of broth and spoon liquid over cod
  • Cover and simmer 5 minutes, or until cod just flakes when tested with a fork
  • Set fillet in middle of bowl and spoon soup around it and sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Garnish each bowl with tortilla strips
« Newer PostsOlder Posts »

Powered by WordPress