Cappuccino: How do you like your coffee

The cappuccino variation. This cup is really very inviting isn't it?
But how do they do that? Leave your comments

Easter Recipes

Easter again and time to celebrate. Finding recipes that best fits this period is easy and simple.
The major collection of All Easter recipes can be found in these 3 recipe websites
http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Holidays-and-Events/Easter/Main.aspx

Another yet great resource for this cooking period
http://www.hookerycookery.com/easter-menu.htm
where you find all easter recipes and easter ideas
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Another major resource guide and with very interesting ideas for you to go is the
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/news_and_events/events_eastertraditions.shtml
What do you find here? Anything related to Easter: easter traditions, easter menus like Simnel cake, hot cross buns, easter eggs, painting eggs, Easter bunnies and so many other easter related information.

Cappuccino: How do you like your coffee

Hi,
this is kind of a discussion open up for all readers. The question is How do you like your coffee?

We had coffee somewhere the other day and I thought I would ask this question here.
This cup goes:

I LIKE MY COFFEE
LIKE MY WOMAN
HOT
STRONG
STEAMY

So how do you like your coffee?

Hot dog: New York Chicken

New york chicken hot dog is here for you to make. Now this is how you go about it.

Steps for composing your own New York Chicken Hotdog.

- Cut the bread and lay the sausage in.
- Spread the relish to both sides of the sausage
-Then squeeze Tomato Ketchup onto the sausage
- Squeeze New York dressing onto the sausage
- Sprinkle little black pepper for an extra taste.

Enjoy your New York Hotdog.

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Simple fish recipe: Oven cooked fish

This is a quick and simple healthy fish recipe. The fish can be whole or steak already de-boned.

To prepare this simple healthy fish recipe you need:

Fish
Bread crumbs
Fresh Parsley
Garlic
Salt

Whole fish: Clean your fish and remove all the inside, put them aside, take bread crumbs in a container,add the cut parsley and salt, crush garlic and add to the bread crumbs and with a spoonful of water mix

Then stuff this mixture inside the fish and whatever remains on the top in an oven container that has been smeared with olive oil (or any oil that you use to cook)

Put in the oven until cooked, this can be served with potatoes or your wish!

And for the steak you do the same only that you dip it into bread crumbs and cover with the remaining.
This gives fish an inviting yummy taste.
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Note: Can be very very yummy, and very very healthy :)

Cooking Checklist

COOKING


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Before cooking:
____ Avoid wearing clothing which is bulky, frilly or has long loose sleeves, e.g., bathrobe

Immediate actions:
If there's a fire on your stove and it's out of control:
____ Escape the structure
____ Call for help, e.g., dial 911
If the fire is not out of control and is contained to the stovetop:
____ Don't put water on the fire - will probably spread the fire
____ Turn off the burner(s)
____ Place a lid on the pot containing the fire
____ Get a fire extinguisher
____ Stand approx. 6 feet from the fire - if you're too close, you could spread the fire
____ Spray the fire extinquisher at the base of the fire (unless otherwise directed by instructions on the fire extinquisher)
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Food Preparation Checklist

FOOD PREPARATION
Also see: EATING, GRILLING, GROCERIES, NUTRITION, SHOPPING

- Approx. 9,000 people die and approx. 50 million people get sick from food-borne illnesses in the U.S. each year

Before preparing:
____ Have available:
- Separate items (e.g., cutting boards, dishes) and preparation area for raw meats and poultry - to avoid contaminating food which won't be thoroughly cooked before serving
- Meat thermometer
- Anti-bacterial soap and sponge
____ Wash hands with an antibacterial soap ... dry them with paper towel(s)

While preparing:
____ Keep knives, hot pans, etc. out of the reach of children
____ Use a separate cutting board for raw meat
____ Wash hands if you switch from preparing raw meat or poultry to foods which won't be thoroughly cooked, e.g., salads
____ Consider microwaving meat/poultry before cooking - to help prevent salmonella poisoning
____ Cook foods thoroughly
____ Ensure center of ground beef is no longer pink and has reached a temperature of at least 160°F - to kill dangerous bacteria
____ Ensure pork and poultry are cooked until no longer pink

After preparing:
____ Cover food, especially if outdoors - to keep bugs out and the heat or cold in
____ Don't leave food out (unrefrigerated) for more than approx. 2 hours - bacteria grows best if the temperature is between 40 and 140° F
____ Wash all surfaces with anti-bacterial soap and/or sponge, then disinfect with bleach and water solution

After serving:
____ Refrigerate or freeze leftovers ASAP

Apple cider:
If unpasteurized:
____ Heat to at least 160°F or boil it

Breakfast - See Egg dishes

Cakes:
____ Don't eat uncooked batter which contains raw eggs - could cause salmonella poisoning

Chicken - See Poultry

Cookies:
____ Don't eat uncooked dough which contains raw eggs - could cause salmonella poisoning

Eggnog:
____ Use only pasteurized eggs - to help avoid salmonella poisoning
If not pasteurized:
____ Heat egg/milk mixture to at least 160°F

Egg dishes:
____ Cook until yolks are firm - to help avoid salmonella poisoning
French toast:
____ Cook thoroughly - to reduce risk of salmonella poisoning
Omelettes:
____ Cook thoroughly - to reduce risk of salmonella poisoning

Fish:
____ Don't thaw at room temperature

French toast - See Egg dishes

Mayonnaise:
____ Consider using commercially-prepared (pasteurized) mayonnaise instead of making it yourself with raw eggs - to help avoid salmonella poisoning - using mayonnaise made with pasteurized eggs can help prevent food spoilage due to its high acid content
If you make mayonnaise:
____ Use only pasteurized eggs

Meat:
____ Consider microwaving meat before cooking, especially if you intend to grill it - to help kill bacteria
Ground beef:
____ Defrost in the refrigerator, not on the counter
____ Use a thermometer to ensure the entire hamburger is cooked to at least 160°F - bacteria may still be a hazard even if the center is brown

Omelettes - See Egg dishes

Poultry, e.g., chicken, turkey:
Before handling raw poultry:
____ Clear the countertop
____ Keep the raw poultry and all juices well away from other foods, especially foods which will not be thoroughly cooked before being eaten, e.g., produce
After handling raw poultry and before handling other foods, surfaces, etc.:
____ Wash your hands, countertop, cutting boards, utensils, etc. thoroughly with hot soapy water

____ Consider microwaving poultry before cooking, especially if you intend to grill it - to help prevent salmonella poisoning

Whole turkey:
____ Start defrosting in refrigerator in the unopened wrapper on a tray early (approx. one day for every 4 lbs.)
____ Don't thaw on countertop - warm temperature can allow harmful bacteria to grow
____ Prepare and cook stuffing separately, then stuff into the turkey after the turkey has been fully cooked
If you want to cook the stuffing inside the turkey:
____ Don't place the stuffing inside the turkey until just before you start cooking the turkey
____ Cook until the stuffing reaches a temperature of at least 165°F
____ Place a meat thermometer in a thigh
____ Cook until:
- Thermometer reads at least 180°F
- Juices run clear (no pink juices)

Salads:
Caesar's salad, etc.:
____ Use only pasteurized eggs - to help avoid salmonella poisoning

Turkey - See Poultry

Vegetables:
Brocolli:
____ Soak in salt water for approx. 20 minutes - to let any bugs float out

Carrots:
____ Brush with a vegetable brush (don't peel them - more nutritious)

Cucumbers:
____ Rinse off with cool water - may be contaminated with animal feces, pesticides and/or bacteria from handlers

Lettuce:
____ Don't peel off leaves until rinse and drain
____ Bang stem end on counter
____ Remove core
____ Let leaves fill with water
____ Drain upside down
____ Refrigerate to maintain crispness

Peppers:
____ Rinse off with cool water - may be contaminated with animal feces, pesticides and/or bacteria from handlers

Potatoes:
____ Brush with a vegetable brush (don't peel them - more nutritious)

Tomatoes:
____ Rinse off with cool water - may be contaminated with animal feces, pesticides and/or bacteria from handlers

Source:Checklists.com

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Bacardi Cocktail

Ingredients for this extraordinary cocktail includes
Ice
Grenadine
Bacardi Rum

You need to use a large glass to mix the ingredients ,
Mix with 1 portion of Grenadine plus 2 of Rum put together with ice and shake it well then serve in cocktail glasses.

Risotto: Risotto alla Milanese

Ingredients:
Butter
Onion
Arborio rice
Broth
Saffron
Pepper
Parmesan
Making Risotto is very easy and does not take a lot of time.
Heat some butter in a saucepan, add sliced onion cook a little, then add the amount of rice that you intend to cook stir with a wooden stick until it is dry. Then add little by little
the hot broth. Cook until its done. Then add little salt, saffron and pepper. when it is cooked add a drop of broth so the rice is not dry add some little more butter and grated parmesan and serve hot.
There are variants of this, with porcini mushrooms. I have always made the variant with porcini mushrooms it is a delight that you will close the door to keep out everyone else and feast for yourself.
Unfortunately, I'm not in Italy now so I cannot find the small packets of porcini mushrooms for you.
Happy Cooking

White sauce: Spaghetti, ravioli fettucine

white sauce

Ingredients include: 1 spoon butter, 1 cup milk, 1 spoon flour,pinch of salt, pinch of pepper.

like bechamel you heat the butter in heavy pan, then add the flour and then milk and mixing energetically and continuously so it does not form lumps. Mix till it boils and then leave it to boil 3-4 minutes under very low heat. Add pepper and salt to taste.

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