tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21440834969986181302011-12-22T19:55:11.808-08:00Living, loving and enjoying cooking good food. Not just food for the heart, but food for the soul.J N.C McLeodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08283080473389710414noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144083496998618130.post-28174356528181234792011-12-22T19:55:00.000-08:002011-12-22T19:55:11.816-08:00

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Happy New Year and new you! my updates will be a little more often now, seeing that I got my other "project" launched and flowing nicely, I will be cooking more as well....also, look out for my quick tips and post on facebook so keep looking out for those other dishes as well as some newly invented ones that I'm sure will put a smile on your face...and in your stomachs!

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I know that it's springtime in the temperate countries at this time, but the chilly days are still here in-between. On days like those (or even rainy spring and autumn nights) there is nothing more comforting like a good, hearty soup! Soups like this one were usually considered poor man's food, especially when fresh produce is readily available long ago in markets. The version that I'm going to

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 Ponche De Creme (please note: contains alcohol) After a little leave of absence, I'm back! it feels good to write about cooking (and eating) my favorite things again! I know this may seem a bit late for some people, but unlike others, I do tend to cook any seasonal stuff all year round. For others, seasonal may be left at just that, however for me, if I feel like being in the Christmas spirit

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Now, although my recipe calls for fresh coconut, you can substitute it for3/4 cup frozen/dried grated coconut and 1/4 cup of coconut milk, but the fresher the better. It has less tendencies to be dry. I know many people out there who have tried cracking a dried coconut have compared it to hard labor (myself included) I have read up on and tried simpler ways to open it. Apart from the caveman-like

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This is a recipe that has many variations. It is usually made in either a large cast iron pot or a flat piece of iron called a "tawa" (usually used to make roti (a type of flat bread used to eat with curries) but I adapted this especially for the oven. It cooks faster than on a stove top. I usually eat this with a spread or some cheese, but it's great with anything! You will need: 1 cup finely

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Now that we're at the height of summer, the kids are all outdoors and the grownups are forever parched, hot and bothered. At this time, it would be a great idea to keep frozen fruit to make some lovely ices that help cool the summer scorchers. Not only will they make a great dessert for the little ones, but they make excellent party finishers as well for those lovely backyard get-togethers and

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Here's a quick and easy appetizer for entertaining. It's low in fat and can be used as a quick snack also! Makes about 40 servings.40 cherry tomatoes8 oz. crab meat*4 oz. softened fat-free cream cheese2 tbsp. green onion, chopped very fineDash of salt and pepper2 tbsp. lemon juice1 tbsp. fat-free half and half, to moisten (about)Cut thin slice from stem end of each tomato. Remove pulp, and drain

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Oven-Baked Mahi-Mahi with Orange and brown sugar crust This dish originated from my own home-made culinary mind. I was having a Thank you dinner/get-together at a friend’s house and was doing 3 courses. I bought mahi mahi because it's a nice steak-like fish, thought it would have been interesting to serve and it was readily available, but I had no idea what to do with it! I bought an orange on

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These yummy wraps are both filling and easy to prepare. The pineapple adds an element of sweetness without being overpowering. You can go to your local grocer and purchase ready-made whole wheat, spinach, sun-dried tomato or whole grain wraps.Ingredients:2 large wheat tortilla wraps/spinach pesto wraps1/2 cup diced pineapple1 tomato-de seeded and chopped1/2 green pepper1/2 orange and 1/2 yellow

J N.C McLeodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08283080473389710414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144083496998618130.post-12094084895728390782009-06-16T10:42:00.000-07:002009-06-18T08:12:11.510-07:00

This is the final installment of my "Joys (and sorrows) of Baking" series. Not to fear though, I will be posting more baking recipes soon! I have decided to include the dreaded cake for the baking series because I know everyone wants to know how to bake a cake. Buying a cake from the store is the easy way out-right? but sometimes there are special occasions where you just want to put the extra

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I have perfected this brownie recipe so many times that I can do it off the bat!!! This is so delightful it will make the ones from the box in the supermarket seem obsolete. It's also a healthy dessert. Dark chocolate (60% Cacao or higher) helps lower bad cholesterol, has less sugar than the lighter chocolate and contains serotonin ( hope I spelled it right) which is a mood enhancer and

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So this is it. My bread recipe. after all of the advice, I would love for you to try it. Now I'm not saying you'll get it right the first time (I know I didn't! only because I didn't mix the yeast beforehand in warm water)but it's pretty straightforward and once you get the hang of it you'll enjoy the fruits of your labor. There is nothing better than fresh warm homemade bread-especially in the

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Here it is! the dreaded bread. Now, I know that many of you are saying "why do I need to learn to make bread when I can buy in it in the store for $3 bucks or less??" well considering that many of the supermarkets carry products that contain preservatives and all other kinds of stuff that shouldn't be in bread, also taking into consideration that some people are allergic to nuts and stuff and

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It's memorial day and hot outside.So you tell the hubby to pull out the grill...or you pull it out yourself. It's so easy to plop some roadkill (sorry) burgers and sausages on , but you want something different. Why not seafood? it takes a shorter time, can be healthier and tastes great! If you like fish but don't like the freshness of it, try some tuna steak kebabs-pieces of fresh tuna seasoned

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Happy mother's day to all you mother's out there! even the ones who are not biological. For the kids, fathers and significant others, I have a lovely breakfast that will not only satisfy, but one that will definitely be appreciated as well.Mango parfait with cinnamon french toast and scrambled eggs with sour cream. Serves 2.For Parfait you will need:2 Martini or small glasses1/2 cup yogurt1/3 cup

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I don't know about everyone else, but I love making apple pie just simply because it's...well....simple! It doesn't need to be thanksgiving to have a nice piece of warm apple pie. It all depends on the apples. I love using Fuji apples because they hold their shape and have a nice bite to them. Granny smith can be used as well. Any tart, firm apple will do. Once you follow instructions, it's

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The first thing I have decided to tackle is baking. to be honest, it's almost down to a science. Even I had to try several times to get it right. But then, I realized that there are little things that people are never told that can make baking easier. My advice is to start out simple. Biscuits are great to start out on, and you don't even have to heat the oven to cook them. Here's a simple

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Lots of people have heard the saying-everything in moderation. Well, alot of people have their interpretation of the word "moderation" For example, moderation for some may mean having ice cream and cake 4 times a week-in other words, not everyday. Moderation for me, is not having it all the time. Only once and a while, like once every couple months. The problem is, how do you cope with everyday

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I am a confessed foodie....I can't help it! I love to cook. I love to cook when cooking is not a chore. Once I have people who love good food around me I can do it almost forever! this is just a blog for me to share my thoughts, my recipes and my experiences in the joys of cooking!

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