Archive for the ‘Food and Drink’


March 28th, 2008

Salt and Papper Paneer

India is full of diversity. Cooking is considered as an art in India. Paneer is a great option for vegetarians, as it adds more of a variety to the otherwise green and leafy palates of the veggies.

Salt and Papper Paneer is easy to cook, Indian cuisine is among the leading cuisines of the world. With every state, city and even every home having its own recipes, the variety of food available in India is quite a vast. Over the course of time, various invaders have passed through India, some of which also left behind their influences on its cuisine. To know more about Indian cuisine and its style of cooking, keep browsing through the various pages of indiacook.com.

March 18th, 2008

A Bat Mitzvah Party Menu With Elegant But Easy Party Foods!

The Bat Mitzvah is a recent variant of the traditional Bar Mitzvah celebration. This is a celebration of when a young girl in Jewish religion turns 13. She studies the torah and reads part of it in Hebrew to her friends and family, and then there is a big party with lots of food and best of all, gifts! If you are the one putting together this Bat Mitzvah celebration you’ve probably already realized how involved its going to be! However, here are a couple of food courses that may brighten your day and make your other choices a little easier.

March 17th, 2008

Health Benefit Of Dark Chocolate Sweeping The Nation

As the country becomes more and more health conscious and baby boomers populating the majority, we are finding several ways in which certain foods are absolutely beneficial to us. For many centuries people have known the health benefit of dark chocolate, but it seems as if the information is suddenly taking the world by storm with the incredible antioxidant claims. Could this be because baby boomers are looking to live longer or the fact that more and more people are looking for great tasting ways to help them trim their waist lines?

March 4th, 2008

New Food Trend - Tiny Desserts Are Guilt Free

Americans are realizing that our food portions are out of control, but we like our dessert. A new food trend in many restaurants is the mini-dessert. The mini-dessert is served in tiny portions- each only a bite or two. Guests can have one or two guilt free or can try several that tempt them. This trend can be easily duplicated for your next party or event. The trick is to have a choice of small desserts with a variety of flavor choices.

February 28th, 2008

The History Of Cotton Candy And How This Spun Sugar Confection Is Made

Most Americans remember reaching up to grab huge, pink swirls of cotton candy at the circus or an amusement park. It brings back memories of hot summer days, crunchy sweet candy you can only eat with your hands and of course, pink sticky faces and clothes.

Cotton candy is also known by such enchanting names as spun sugar or fairy floss. As early as the 1400’s, European chefs were spinning extravagant desserts out of sugar. Though, the little hands reaching out for this confection likely wore gold rings and mom and dad warned the children about getting their robes and crowns sticky. The sugar strands were thicker and more like blown glass than today’s cottony spun sugar. The candy could be formed into golden webs, eggs, bird’s nests, castles and other fanciful creations.

February 15th, 2008

Artichokes With Lemon Butter - Low-carb Recipe

Artichokes with Lemon Butter

The elegant artichoke stands on its own as a self-contained snack or appetizer. Each part has its own character, from the earthy bits of meat on the outer leaves to the dense heart at the bottom. Enjoy this recipe that takes advantage of the hidden versatility of the artichoke.

4 whole artichokes (preferably pointed-leaf, not globe artichokes)

4 lemons, divided

2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds

2 tablespoons salt

1 stick salted butter, cut in 8 pieces

Instructions:

February 15th, 2008

Crock Pot Chili - Easy Recipes For The Best Chili

If you haven’t used your crock pot recently, its time to pull it out of the cupboard. Crock pots are perfect for those busy weeknights. Here are 3 different chili recipes for a chilly evening.

Mom’s Favorite Chili

1 pound ground beef ; browned, drained

1 can pork and beans

1 can chili beans

1 regular can tomato sauce

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

Red pepper ; to taste

Salt ; to taste

Mix all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.

February 11th, 2008

Food Processing Industry, Cold Chain And Frozen Food Distribution Systems - A Brief

India has tremendous potential to become the primary source of agricultural products, more specifically food products in the world. It has about 53% of arable land - land available for cultivation of crops as compared to a measly average of about 11% for the rest of the world. It has some feathers in it’s cap as the second highest fruit and vegetable producer in the world, 6th largest producer of fish and such like but still doesn’t make up to the top 10 food exporting countries.If it weren’t for some severe infrastructure and technology issues, there is actually stopping for this gigantic food bowl. With large tracts of arable land, inexpensive labour and high-quality produce tumbling out of the barns, there is a potential so huge that sometimes, the scope and scale is almost unbelievable.

February 10th, 2008

Save Time Cooking

Does the idea that good food has to take a long time to make keep you from spending time cooking? There are many ways to help speed and efficiency in the kitchen. The arrangement of your kitchen, as well as the tools you use, make all the difference. Don’t give up on trying to expand your skills and abilities. Try these suggestions to make gourmet cooking well within your time constraints.

February 10th, 2008

Slow Cookers Get To The Table On Time With The Perfect Recipe

When the weather gets colder there is nothing better than coming home to the aroma of your favourite dish that’s been simmering away all day. You will be so grateful for the invention of the slow cooker (also known as a crock pot) that you’ll wonder how you managed without it.

Whether you are at work all day or at home the slow cooker will become your best friend in the kitchen. Many of us juggle careers and family life nowadays so the more help we get in the kitchen means more time to ourselves.


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