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Baked Chicken Casserole

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Ingredients 1 sachet Knorr Bechamel mix 4 small boneless chicken breasts sliced 1 medium orange bell pepper diced ½ cup chopped celery 1 large tomato chopped ¼ cup chopped green onion 1 tbsp vegetable oil Salt and pepper (to taste) DIRECTIONS – Preheat oven to 200° C. – Heat oil into medium pan, sauté chicken, green onion, celery and bell pepper for 5 minutes. – Prepare Bechamel mix as directed on the back of the sachet. – Place chicken and veggies into casserole then cover with béchamel sauce. – Bake the casserole for 20-25 minutes then serve with steamed rice … Continue reading Baked Chicken Casserole

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Baked sea bass with romesco sauce

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 Ingredients 4 red peppers, deseeded and cut into large chunks 2 yellow peppers, deseeded and cut into large chunks 2 large tomatoes, halved (choose on the vine for best flavour) 1 large red onion, cut into wedges 4 large garlic cloves 4 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 2 x 1kg/2lb 4oz whole line-caught sea bass, scaled and gutted 2 lemons, thinly sliced 2 large handfuls fresh mixed herbs (such as rosemary and thyme) 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 50g whole hazelnuts, toasted Method Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Tip all of the vegetables into a roasting tray with … Continue reading Baked sea bass with romesco sauce

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How To Cook Quinoa

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HOW TO COOK QUINOA:

STEP 1 – Measure out your quinoa
I normally use 1 cup of quinoa to serve 2 people. But my advice is to cook more to  so that you can enjoy it the next day and throw into a super salad or have it for breakfast the next day.

STEP 2 – Wash the quinoa
If you have time. wash quinoa well under cold water in a fine mesh strainer, gently rubbing the seeds together with your hands to ensure that any saponins have been removed. Continue reading “How To Cook Quinoa”

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How to Cook Broccoli

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“I do not like broccoli. And I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I’m President of the United States and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli.”

Unlike the former President, I do like broccoli and with a recent stir-fry dish have even begun to convert my husband, so it’s not banned in our household!

When buying broccoli look for firm, compact clusters of small flower buds (florets). The buds should be dark green and may have a purplish tint to the edge. Continue reading “How to Cook Broccoli”

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How to make Chicken Biryani

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This style of Chicken Biryani is called the ‘Pakki-Biryani’, where the chicken and the rice are cooked separately and then combined in the final step. There are a lot of different ways of making Biryani and here is one simple, easy and yet incredibly delicious recipe that is just ‘too good’ and we had to pass it on.

Do not get intimidated by the number of ingredients or the steps…just follow along step-by-step and WOW your family and friends! Also, check out the prefect accompaniment for this Biryani — Cilantro & Mint Raita We think they were made for each other…

Ingredients:
Chicken with bones – 2 lbs, cut
Basmati Rice – 2 cups
Water – 8 cups
Yogurt (Curd) – 1.5 cups
Potatoes – 1, large (cubed) – optional
Oil – 3 tbsp
Clarified Butter (Ghee) – 2 tbsp
Garlic – 2 tsps (minced)
Ginger – 2 tsps (minced)
Green Chili – to taste
Cinnamon Stick – 2″pc
Bay Leaves – 2
Black Cardamom – 1
Mace – 3 pcs
Green Cardamoms – 4
Cloves – 4
Whole Peppercorns – to taste
Golden Raisins – 1 tbsp
Cashews – 1 tbsp (heaped)
Salt – to taste
Black Cumin – 1 tsp
Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Red Chili Powder – to taste
Saffron (Kesar) – 1/4 tsp
Mint Leaves – 2 handfuls (chopped)
Cilantro – 1/4 cup (chopped)
Fried Onions – 1 cup (divided) Continue reading “How to make Chicken Biryani”

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How to Cook Pasta

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Edited by Tom Viren, Lucas Halbert, Nicole Willson, Flickety and 63 others Whether you’re a starving college student or a kitchen connoisseur, pasta has something to offer. It’s affordable, easy to master, and can be made in endless combinations. To cook pasta, follow these instructions; to turn it into a meal, add it to one of the sauce recipes below. Steps Choose which pasta you want to cook. Try to pick one that well suits the sauce. It’s best to take the pasta that is a brand of Italy and is made of 100% semolina. Fill a large pot 2/3 … Continue reading How to Cook Pasta

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Understanding Basic Cooking Techniques

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Understand boiling. The term boiling means to heat water until it reaches a temperature where it bubbles and turns to vapor. The temperature at which boiling occurs varies according to atmospheric pressure, but it is usually around 212°F. Boiling food involves immersing the food in boiling water until cooked. Boiling is quite a violent cooking method, as the bubbles of vapor moving through the water can damage delicate food. As a result, it is a cooking method best reserved for only a few specific foods, such as dried pasta and boiled eggs. Boiling vegetables in water used to be quite … Continue reading Understanding Basic Cooking Techniques

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How to cook: Bistek, Filipino Beef Steak

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The Filipino version of steak is bistek. I used to think that bistek was a localized pronunciation and spelling of beef steak but it appears that bistec is found in the cuisines of countries that used to be Spanish colonies. Like our bistek, they are all pan fried and saucy beef. In cooking Filipino bistek, it is ideal to use a tender cut of beef like top or bottom round, sirloin or tenderloin. For maximum flavor, the meat is first marinated before it is quickly pan fried just until cooked. Topped with lightly fried onion rings, smothered with the marinade and kalamansi … Continue reading How to cook: Bistek, Filipino Beef Steak

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Margherita Pizza

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TOTAL TIME: 4 hr 19 min Prep: 10 min Inactive Prep: 4 hr Cook: 9 min YIELD: 4 pizzas [Serves: 8 (2 servings per pizza)] LEVEL: Easy ingredients 1 (28-ounce) can pelati tomatoes* Kosher salt All-purpose flour, for dusting 4 (12-ounce) pizza dough balls, at room temperature, recipe follows 8 ounce mozzarella, grated Handful fresh basil leaves, torn PIZZA DOUGH: 1 (.25-ounce) package dry active yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1/2 cup lukewarm water (about 105 to 115 degrees F) 4 cups bread flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 cup cold water 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for bowl Directions … Continue reading Margherita Pizza