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Chicken Breasts stuffed with Blue Cheese

17. August 2009

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Chicken Breasts stuffed with Blue Cheese

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts with skin, 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1 tsp dried thyme and oregano, 1/2 tsp ground paprika, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Loosen the skin to make space for the filling. Season all over with salt and pepper. Combine cheese, butter and [...]

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Chicken and Cream Cheese Roll Ups

5. August 2009

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An interesting recipe for chicken breasts rolls stuffed with cream cheese and herbs. Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts; boneless and skinless, Salt to taste, For the stuffing - 1 1/2 oz cream cheese; softened, 1 tsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp dried chives, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2-3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 [...]

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American Independence Day Recipes

3. July 2009

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4th of July is celebrated as the Independence Day in the United States. The celebration is filled with fun, events, games, fireworks and ofcourse…food. Mostly the celebrations are outdoor, in the backyard with family, friends and relatives, or picnics to a beach. A variety of salads, burgers, grills and fries will make their way into [...]

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Jalapeno Chicken Cheese Burgers

3. July 2009

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Jalapeno Chicken Cheese Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, 2 tbsp chopped jalapeno peppers, 1 tsp paprika or ground red chilli, 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Bread crumbs to roll, Oil for frying, Mayonnaise (Use low fat if you prefer), Thinly sliced tomatoes and cucumber, Few leaves of Romaine Lettuce, 6 burger buns, split and lightly toasted [...]

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Blue Cheese Dip

25. June 2009

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Blue Cheese Dip

Ingredients: (Yields around 2 cups of dip) 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3-4 green onions; finely chopped, 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley, Garlic Salt and white pepper to taste. Method: Combine all the ingredients. Cover and chill until serving. Serving Suggestion: Serve as a dip for crackers, baked [...]

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All time favorite 10 Best Chicken Appetizers – Simply delicious!

18. June 2009

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All time favorite 10 Best Chicken Appetizers – Simply delicious!

I am an avid chicken lover. And appetizers make my food interesting. So anywhere and everywhere I go I make it a point to try out different appetizers on their menu. Here is a collection of 10 best chicken appetizers from some traditional and modern cuisines of the world. 1. Crispy Chicken Fingers Chicken Fingers [...]

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Strawberry with Cream and Ice Cream

8. June 2009

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Strawberry with Cream and Ice Cream

Last week we went on a vacation to this hill station in Maharashtra (India) called ‘Mahabaleshwar’. It is a native place for strawberries and though summer is not the best season to grow them, we were tempted to have them anyway. ‘Strawberry with cream and ice cream’ is the most famous strawberry preparation found all [...]

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Sicilian Chicken

3. June 2009

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Sicilian Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2-3 tbsp flour, 1 cup mushrooms; sliced, 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives, 1/4 cup chopped peppers (optional), 2 scallions (with greens); finely chopped, 1 (approx 14oz) can of Italian Style stewed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and pepper [...]

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Pineapple Dessert

22. May 2009

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Pineapple Dessert

Ingredients: 2 cups pineapple juice, 1 tbsp butter, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp sugar, Few leaves of basil. Method: In a saucepan, add pineapple juice, butter and sugar and put on a medium flame. After few minutes add basil and then cook the mixture stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Separate egg yolks from whites. Beat the [...]

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Classic Cheese Fondue

2. May 2009

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Classic Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic; peeled and cut into two pieces lengthwise, 1/2 lb Emmental cheese; shredded, 1/2 lb Gruyere cheese; shredded, 3 tbsp cornstarch or all-purpose flour, 2 cups dry white wine, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tbsp Kirsch (optional), Salt and white pepper to taste. To dip: Italian bread, cut [...]

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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms in 10 minutes

21. April 2009

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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms in 10 minutes

These delicious little mushroom caps are stuffed with cheesy spinach stuffing and lightly seasoned with oregano. Ingredients: 250gms white button mushrooms (around 12-15); washed under running cold water, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp oregano, A handful of spinach leaves; washed and finely chopped, 2 tbsp crumbled cottage cheese, 2-3 tbsp chopped green scallions, 3 tbsp [...]

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Cookie Crust Chocolate Pie

10. April 2009

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Cookie Crust Chocolate Pie

Ingredients: For the crust- 1 large packet any plain sweet cookies or biscuits, 50 gms melted buter, For the filling- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cornflour, 50 gms butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp chocolate extract, 2 cups milk, Whipped cream to top. Method: Grease a baking tray with butter. [...]

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Easter Vegetable Salad

9. April 2009

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Easter Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: 1 large head of lettuce; shredded, 1 cucumber; diced, 1 tomato; diced, 1 carrot; diced, 1 onion; diced, 1 beetroot; boiled and cubed, Few sprigs of spring onion greens; chopped, 1 small green/red cabbage, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup yogurt, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Mix together all the vegetables and chill them [...]

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Sweet Dinner Rolls

8. April 2009

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Sweet Dinner Rolls

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 0.25 ounces active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 1/2 cup warm milk, 2 eggs; well beaten, 1/2 cup butter; softened, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 tsp salt. 1 cake yeast 1 c. milk, warmed 2 eggs, well beaten 1 tsp. salt 1/4 c. [...]

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Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham

7. April 2009

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Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham

Ingredients: 1/2 ham (approx 2-3 pounds); cooked, 1/2 jar of orange marmalade, 1/4 cup spicy mustard, 1 tbsp of prepared mustard sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, Some whole cloves. Method: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the ham in a roasting pan, on [...]

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Chocolate Meringue Pie

7. April 2009

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Chocolate Meringue Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 bars of unsweetened chocolate (approz 1 oz), 3/4 cup sugar, 5 tbsp cornflour or plain flour, A pinch of salt, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp chocolate essence, 2 egg yolks (save whites for meringue), 1 tbsp butter. For meringue- 2 egg whites, 4 tbsp sugar, A pinch [...]

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