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Afghan chicken kebabs
By foodiva
Heat 1 Tbsp butter till just melted in a small pan
- 470 gms minced chicken
- 1 medium onion, whole
- 1 Tbsp ginger
- 1 Tbsp ginger
- 1 long green chili, deseeded and chopped finely ( 1/2 Tbsp)
- 1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs (I used Panko)
- 2 rounded Tbsp finely sliced shallots, fried till crisp
- a bunch of fresh coriander leaves (about 1/2 cup loosely packed)
- 1 rounded Tbsp grated fresh coconut
- 1/2 – 1 Tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds ( kasa kasa )
- 1/2 Tbsp fine green cardamom powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- optional – small piece of charcoal (for smoking)
- salt to taste (about 1/2 tsp)
- 4 Tbsp oil
crispy garlic chicken
By foodiva
Instructions To Make the Sauce Add all sauce ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a boil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
VEGAN CINNAMON ROLLS
By foodiva
There is nothing like the smell of fresh (vegan) cinnamon rolls baking in the oven
- INGREDIENTS:
- VEGAN CINNAMON ROLLS
- March 30, 2016
- Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
- There is nothing like the smell of fresh (vegan) cinnamon rolls baking in the oven. These vegan cinnamon rolls have a flaky outside with a fluffy, buttery centre and a rich cinnamon sugar flavour.
- They taste best fresh from to oven and drizzled with some vanilla icing. These rolls are perfect for a cozy Sunday morning breakfast or I love them as a dessert.
- VEGAN CINNAMON ROLLS
- SERVES: 10 ROLLS
- For the dough:
- 1 packet instant (or rapid rise) yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tbsp of vegan butter
- 1 tbsp of organic white sugar (vegan)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups (408 g) unbleached all purpose flour
- For the cinnamon butter:
- 3 tbsp of vegan butter, soft
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon (or more if you like a stronger cinnamon flavour)
- 1/4 cup organic white sugar (vegan)
- 1.5 tsp of vanilla extract
- plus 2 tbsp of vegan butter (melted) for brushing the cinnamon rolls before baking.
- For the icing:
- 1 cup (112 g) organic powdered sugar (vegan)
- 1-2 tbsp (15-30 ml) almond milk
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
DROOL-WORTHY MEXICAN CHICKEN IN CREAM SAUCE
By foodiva
Put the chicken back in the pan with the veggies… add a little cream…add a little parsley… 1 ½ lbs
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast, cut into bite-seized pieces
- 2 tsp. Mexican chili powder
- Kosher salt
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 poblano pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Brown rice for serving
ALL ABOUT TOMATILLOS
By foodiva
: The flavor profile of tomatillos is savory and tart
- Flavor Profile: The flavor profile of tomatillos is savory and tart. They are generally cooked prior to eating. The classic tomatillo recipe is to make a delicious salsa verde, or green sauce, to be eaten with chips or poured over tacos.
- r to eating.
- When is tomatillo season? August through October.
- Storage: They should last about 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
cherry berry love pies
By foodiva
Directions Preheat the oven to 200° Celsius and take the puff pastry out of the freezer, setting it aside to thaw
- 2 cups fresh cherries
- 3 large strawberries (or 6 regular berries)
- 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornflour
- Juice of a half lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
- 650 g puff pastry (I use Careme brand)
- 1 egg
curry w/ coconut milk ( kerala style)
By foodiva
Heat the oil in a wok / kadai
- 3 Tbsp oil – for authenticity I use Coconut oil
- ¹⁄8 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 Tbsp curry leaves
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small green chili left whole
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 1/2 cups medium coconut milk
- salt to taste- about 1/2 tsp
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
Berries and amaretti cheesecake
By foodiva
Of course you may increase or decrease the sugar quantities or the white chocolate amount slightly and make it a de...
- 600 g cheese soft type, such as Philadelphia
- 250 g white chocolate
- 150 ml double creme
- 100 ml creme fraiche (full or half fat)
- 20 g cane sugar
- 150 g rasberries
- 2 tbsp raspberry jam
- 100 g amaretti biscuits (5-6) crushed
- 200 g berries (raspberries, blue berries, strawberries)
Pan fried cauliflower tapas
By foodiva
Instructions Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups dried bread crumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- kosher salt
kimchi
By foodiva
Instructions First, sterilize every piece of equipment you'll be using (bowl, knives, cutting board, mason jar fo...
- 1 head of organic napa cabbage
- 1 bunch of organic kale
- 1 organic golden beet
- 1/2 cup shredded ginger root
- 1/4 cup shredded horseradish
- 1 organic granny smith apple
- 7 spring onions, chopped
- 1 clove organic garlic
- 2 leeks, chopped
- 2 organic carrots, shredded
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons chili flakes or powder
- Sea salt
- 1-2 cups of pure water
- 3 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
- Local honey or maple syrup to taste
- 1-2 probiotic capsules (completely optional)