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Chicken Sauce mix before adding the noodles ??? ?? ? This delicious Chicken Hakka Noodle recipe is an Indo-Chinese inspired dish. It has traditional Indian spices like cumin, chilies, garlic and ginger that add the traditional hotness to the noodle dish along with plenty of dark soy sauce and scallions to bring in the Chinese flavor. All flavors work in harmony to give the authentic Asian taste to Hakka noodles. ?? Ingredients: For Hakka Noodles 400 gms   Egg Noodles 2 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks 1 bell pepper/capsicum, sliced 1/2 small green cabbage, shredded 3 cups French style cut beans 1 medium onion, sliced 1 bunch green onions/scallions, chopped 1 tablespoon red chili flakes 1 cup of shredded boiled chicken 1/4 cup Asian Sesame Oil 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce ( Kikkoman ) 2 tablespoons vinegar Ingredients : For the Sauce:  1 whole garlic, or about 10- 12 large cloves  1.5 inch piece fresh ginger, grated  1 tsp cumin powder ...

Clams are seasonal and commonly available in summer months in local stores. I am a big time sea food lover and always in a hunt for a good bargain. I could not believe my eyes when I saw these beautiful jumbo clams are on sale in my local fish market. I bought two dozen of them home and soaked them up for 1 hr to get any excess sand or dirt out. When you buy clams, be sure all the clams are tightly closed; otherwise you need to throw the unopened ones later in the cooking process. Today I am going to make a great appetizer dish, clams in garlic and white wine sauce. This dish is so simple and rich, the resulting sauce is better than the clams themselves. ? Ingredients 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or butter) 6 garlic cloves, smashed 1/3 cup Italian parsley, chopped 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 lb fresh clams  1 red onion; chopped 1 small red bell pepper thinly chopped 1 green chili (optional) Directions: 1.In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat...

      Pork loin tenderloin whole is a boneless cut taken from the inside of loin. The largest end is round and gradually tapers to the thin flat end. It is low in fat; this cut of pork is considered very healthy, rivaling the chicken breast as one of the leanest meats available. Very tender and juicy cut of meat, the tenderloin can be marinated, rubbed and seasoned generously as the meat has fewer flavors on it�s on than fattier cuts. There is nothing like having an unbelievably juicy and tasty roast pork loin with sweet potatoes and green beans over dinner. This recipe is quite simple and easy to follow; Roast pork will come out wonderfully moist and tender. If you keep just enough water in the bottom throughout the baking process makes a really flavorful juice. Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin, about 1 pound 1 tablespoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1/4 cup honey 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 2 tablespoons Dijon mu...

  I was craving for a piece of delicious chocolate pound cake for weeks and finally had sometime this weekend to do some baking. My favorite version of Chocolate Pound Cake is moist and buttery with just the right amount of chocolate flavor. This is one cake that does not need frosting, you can just eat plain. However, it makes a very nice dessert when served with fresh berries and softly whipped cream.  In this recipe I have added a hint of coffee to enhance the flavor; you can add ground cinnamon or almond to give a variety to the chocolaty taste. The good thing about this cake also is that it keeps for days and still stays moist; just make sure you keep it in a sealed container. This cake is very moist, rich and has the best chocolate taste. I hope you will enjoy this wonderful chocolate pound cake with your family and friends� Ingredients :   1 1/2 cups butter, softened 3 cups white sugar 5 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules dissolved...

Pasta is one of those comfort dishes that never go out from my kitchen. This creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms dish is a delicious and filling meal for everyone! Mushrooms go very well with pasta; their rich earthy flavors nicely complementing the other ingredients in the dish especially roasted red pepper and Brussels sprouts. Skim milk keeps the fat count down but the creamy taste intact. You can use any kind of pasta you like - penne, rigatoni - in place of the Fettuccine. This dish is so quick and easy to throw together for a weeknight meal. Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, oyster and/or shiitake 4 cups  sliced Brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 cups skim milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup finely shredded Asiago cheese, plus more for garnish 2 roasted re...

   I was going through my old recipe book and found a delicious stuffed fish bun recipe for an afternoon snack. This hot Fish Buns make your mouth water and it taste great with chili sauce. I have used Tuna fish for the filling, but you can put any vegetarian (onion and potatoes mix) or Minced meat (Chicken/Lamb). I usually do the bread dough over night and it will make the bun more delicate and soft once you bake it. Ingredients: Filling             2 x 170g flaked light Tuna             1 small Onion chopped             1 green Chili chopped             1 sprig curry leaves (optional)             1 piece Cinnamon or 1 tsp cinnamon powder             1...

Fall weather has started to kick in and I am craving for some comfort food. I have already bought a bag of fresh calamari from Fish market and wanted to make something out of it.   What better way to get a little taste of sea than a spicy calamari and vegetable soup with warm piece of bread. This is so simple to make and ideal for a rainy day. J Ingredients: 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 1 medium sweet onion, diced 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 large red potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch diced pieces 1  can small red Kidney beans 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried 1 Scotch bonnet Chile (habanero), seeded and chopped 2 pounds of fresh calamari, cleaned and cut in to cubes 4 cups fish stock or clam juice or a mixture of both  Olive oil Directions: 1. Heat the olive oil on medium heat and cook garlic for about 2-3 minutes, unti...

I used to not be very fond of pumpkin, specially in pies. For me, their purpose was mostly Jack o' lanterns and front porch decorations. But, a few years ago I discovered pumpkin soup and pumpkin risotto and pumpkin ravioli with burnt butter and I was hooked! I usually make Pumpkin soup after the first cold snap, but since it may be January before that happens and the weather is somewhat crisp I have made it now. Really tasty, easy to make, and best of all, makes the whole house smell like fall. (and yes, if you're wondering, that is what 'fall' smells like!) Any type of pumpkin will work, I usually purchase one of the smaller ones as I think they are a little bit tastier than just a regular field pumpkin. I garnished the soup with a few roasted pumpkin seeds. I get the type that are already shelled and saute them with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Roasted Pumpkin Soup 4 cups peeled cubed pumpkin 1 large yellow onion, minced 6 cups chicken broth 2 cups heavy c...

Malay Biryani dish has a unique savory aroma, spices, bright colors and delicious taste. However making biryani from scratch is very time consuming, even though rewards are huge. This is the shorter and easy version of making this versatile rice dish. I get this Shan Malay Chicken Biryani Mix from Indian grocery store. It�s available in many supermarket chains as well. It is a pre-mixed spices packet that contains all the essential ingredients to make a perfect biryani. it tastes just as wonderful as the non pre-mixed packet one. Ingredients: 7-8 pieces Chicken ( This can be legs.Qtr) 4 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes 1 tbsp of tamarind pulp, soaked in 1 cup of hot water then press and sieve the juice 1 medium onion, thinly slice 1 bay leave 1 stalk of curry leaves 4 small tomatoes, washed and wedged Ginger garlic paste 1 cup water 1 tsp of salt Green chili 1 Shan Biryani mix 2 tbl spn Directions: 1.Marinate chicken pieces with 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste and 2 tb...

Today's special ingredient is Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts, as with broccoli and other basics, contains sulforaphane, a chemical believed to have potent anti-cancer properties. Although boiling reduces the level of the anti-cancer compounds, steaming, microwaving, and stir frying does not result in significant loss. Brussels sprouts go well with pasta and bacon and It�s is comforting, hearty and delicious. Hope you will enjoy the dish!!! Ingredients: 6 slices of Thin Bacon cut into 3/4-inch pieces Up to 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 4 large shallots cut into thin rounds 1 1/4 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (quartered if large) 1 1/4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 12 ounces rigatoni pasta 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh sage leaves, about 20 leaves Directions: 1. Heat a dry large skillet over medium heat. Add ba...

? I am going make a vegetarian dinner for tonight.I bought Yellow Pumpkin, Collared Green and Bitter Gourd (Bitter Melon) from local farmers market. Today�s unique ingredient, Bitter Melon is often used in Chinese cooking for its bitter flavor, typically in stir-fries (often with pork and douchi), soups. It is also very popular throughout India , where it is often prepared with potatoes and served with yogurt on the side to offset the bitterness. Here�s the recipe and pictures from my vegetarian delight for the night. Ingredients: Yellow Pumpkin Curry 500 g Pumpkin 1 Small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped 3 Fresh green chilies, seeded and chopped 8-10 Curry leaves 1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1 1/2 cups thin coconut milk 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 cup Thick coconut milk 1 teaspoon Black mustard seeds Directions: 1. Peel pumpkin and cut into large chunks. 2. Put into a pan with all the ingredients except the Thick coconut milk and mustard see...