Nov 21, 2009 -
Tandoori turkey in the oven
For a few years now I've wanted to try to marry the traditional Southern Indian food my husband grew up enjoying with Thanksgiving as I know it (Southern girl with a love of spice and heat).
So this year I did a trial run of a tandoori-style turkey made in the oven. By next year I hope to build my own tandoor, or at least grill this guy, because it needs a little more heat to crisp up properly.
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May 20, 2008 -
Finding the Best Way to Cook All Those Vegetables
From the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/20/health/nutrition/20well.html?th&emc=th
By TARA PARKER-POPE
Published: May 20, 2008
By now, most people know they should be eating more vegetables. But are there ways to get more from the vegetables you already eat?
A growing body of research shows that when it comes to vegetables, it’s not only how much we eat, but how we prepare them, that influences the amount of phytochemicals, vitamins and other nutrients that enter our body.
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Jan 23, 2008 -
i really don't have the time to blog tonight. i like to get plenty of sleep and wake up quite early (before 5am), so i don't always have too much time after work for recreational activities. i had made up my mind to cook a really cool-sounding recipe that i had come across recently, so i cooked it and took photos and thought i would probably get around to the blog post this weekend.
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Sep 09, 2008 -
Now that grilling season has come to a close, head inside and sear up some tuna. It's delicious and high in omega-3 fatty acids that may help reduce your risk for heart disease.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
Vegetable Slaw 2 carrots, peeled
2 parsnips, peeled
2 each green and red bell peppers, cored and seeded
1 small sweet onion
1 jalapeño pepper, cored (and seeded if less heat is desired)
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro Vanilla Dressing
3 tbsp sugar Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
Sea salt
White pepper
Sesame Seared Tuna 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
1/4 cup black sesame seeds
1 tbsp wasabi powder (found at Asian grocery stores)
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 pieces tuna loin (about 8 oz each), cut in half
Directions:
For slaw and dressing Attach grating blade to food processor.
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Aug 03, 2007 -
Making a good salad is truly an art. Salads seem to be the epitome of health food, however, there are many big mistakes made that drastically reduce or destroy the nutritional value of your salad.
Let's outline the steps to making a fabulous salad both in taste and nutrition!
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Dec 29, 2008 -
I decided that over Christmas that I would "adopt" a new fruit and vegetable that I haven't eaten much of, find one I liked and incorporate into my weekly diet.
These two little stars are low-calorie, packed with vitamins and flavour, and are (like most produce) not that expensive if you keep your eyes sharp.
Soo without further adieu:
The veggie is definitely celeriac (Inspired by the need to make a last-minute substitution to Christmas dinner...ending up in a "celeriac" gravy and dressing addition that worked out so awesomely..damn this stuff is good!
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Nov 17, 2009 -
Tour Code: BJ-PO-16Tour Name: Beijing Farm Tour to Hancunhe Village and Jinxiu Dadi Agriculture ParkDeparture: dailyDuration: 1 dayPackage includes: Vehicle, Guide, Meal, Admission Fee... Highlights: Hancunhe Village-Jinxiu Dadi Agriculture Park
Beijing Farm TourBeijing-Hancunhe Village-Jinxiu Dadi Agriculture Park Day Trip This trip we will learn something about modern farming in Beijing suburb. Detail ItineraryPick-up from your hotel around 8:00 AM.
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Apr 11, 2008 -
Just in time for spring! What so great about this dish it provides loads of nutrients from the vegatables. It’s quick and easy to make!
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Aug 15, 2007 -
in the grocery store, there are two sections that i can just linger in all day long. one is the baking aisle (*sigh*) and the other is the produce section. i love to stare at the vegetables, have a new one strike my fancy, take my time choosing the best of the store's selection.
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Jul 17, 2008 -
One thing I have noticed about living in different countries is what is easy to find and inexpensive in one place, may not be in another.
While in the UK and USA, cream of tomato soup is pretty easy to find pre-made and inexpensive, I find it is not the case in the smallish town where I live in Finland. Prepackaged soup (not powdered) is not necessarily that cheap.
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