Steamed Silky Eggs

Steamed Silky Eggs

Ingredients (A) :

3 eggs
300ml warm water
1 tablespoon chopped spring onion
1 tablespoon fried garlic oil
1 teaspoon light soya sauce

Seasoning (B) :

1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
 
Method :
Combine water, eggs & Seasoning (B). Mix well.
Strain into a steaming tray.
Steam at low heat for 10 minutes or until cooked.
Sprinkle the steamed eggs with chopped spring onion, fried garlic oil and soya sauce.
Tips :

Do not steam eggs at high heat to make sure the texture is smooth and silky. The eggs should be beated lightly to avoid too much air from getting in. This is to ensure the surface of the egg is smooth.

Inspiration:

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Steamed Minced Meat with Eggs Recipe

Steamed Minced Meat with Eggs
Ingredients (A) : 1 salted egg yolk (flatten and diced) 1 salted egg white 1 century egg (diced) 3 eggs (lightly beaten) 50g minced meat 150ml hot water 1/2 teaspoon salt dash of pepper Ingredients (B)  1 tablespoon chopped spring onion 1 tablespoon fried garlic oil 1 teaspoon light soya sauce
Method : In a mixing bowl, combine all Ingredients (A). Mix well. Pour mixture into a steaming tray, about 8" diameter. Steam at medium heat for about 10 minutes or until cooked. Sprinkle the steamed eggs with Ingredients (B). Tips : Do not steam eggs at high heat to make sure the texture is smooth and silky. The eggs should be beated lightly to avoid too much air from getting in. This is to ensure the surface of the egg is smooth. image sources: http://www.featsoffeasts.com http://wokthefok.com/wp http://spunny89.blogspot.de/2011_03_01_archive.html

Cheddar Broccoli Soup recipe

There's no secret ingredient in this recipe -- fresh broccoli and cheddar cheese are all it takes to make a fabulous soup that works as a snack or a meal.

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and black pepper, to taste
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

1) Heat butter in a large pot over medium-low. Add flour and cook until light brown, whisking to prevent burning, about 7 minutes. Add broth and cream; bring to a boil over high and cook until slightly thickened, 10 minutes, whisking.

2) Add broccoli, onions, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir well, cover, and cook until softened, 20 to 25 minutes. Add cheese, stir to melt completely, and serve immediately.

image sources: http://savourthesenses.files.wordpress.com/

http://www.seanandkimberlypayne.com

http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2009/07/spicy-broccoli-cheddar-soup-broccoli.html

Creamy Tomato Soup recipe

This grown-up version of the kid's favorite recipe has a hint of sherry and half-and-half to make for a luscious tomato soup.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ cup sherry
3 pound tomatoes, chopped
3 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup half-and-half

Directions:

1) Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring. Add sherry and bring to a boil over high; simmer until liquid cooks about, about 3 minutes.

2) Add tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, and sugar; bring to a boil while whisking to combine. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes.

3) Cool 5 minutes then transfer to food processor. Puree until smooth; return to pot. Stir in half-and-half and heat over medium until warmed through. Serve warm.

image sources: http://silk.com

http://skinnyglitter.com/

http://lickthebowlgood.blogspot.de/2010/04/olivias-croutons-review-and-soup.html

Wakame Carrot Dish Recipe

Wakame Carrot Dish

This is a very famous and healthy Japanese dish. 

1 cup wakame

1/2 onion, chopped

2 carrots, cut diagonally

olive oil

pinch cayenne or ginger

Directions

soak wakame until softened, then drain. chop into bits size pieces and remove any hard fronds. Saute onion in oil for about 2 minutes, until onion is softened. Add wakame and carrots and 1/4 cup water. Turn to low, cover the pot and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Add in cayenne or ginger for some heat.

Serve with lemon or vinegar.

Tips:

If you can't find Wakame in local stores, you can get it from Amazon.

Click here to read reviews and ratings for this Wakme in Amazon!

More inspirations

image sources: http://letstalkfoodandetc.blogspot.de/2010/09/kimchee-pork-stir-fry-wakame-soup.html

http://minniesoupkitchen.blogspot.de/

Quick Chicken Divan Recipe

Quick Chicken Divan

A quick and easy chicken recipe mixed with tasty and delicious ingredients. Quick Chicken Divan is best served with steamed rice. This recipe yields 7- 8 servings.


Quick Chicken Divan Ingredients

2 cooked boneless chicken breast halves( chopped)
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Directions

First, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
And then, place broccoli in the bottom of a 9×13 in baking dish. Top up with the chicken.
Next, blend the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup,  lemon juice and mayonnaise,  lemon juice in a small bowl. After that, pour the mixture over  chicken. and top with the Cheddar cheese.
Lastly, bake 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.
Quick Chicken Divan is ready to serve!
ENJOY!

Inspiration ideas:

image sources:http://fromawriterskitchen.blogspot.com/

http://www.woorillacaught.com/

http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.de/

Cauliflower broccoli salad – THE BEST!

Cauliflower broccoli salad – THE BEST! 

Serves:  plenty – 16 or so


 Prep Time:a tedious ½ hour

Effort:Average

Ingredients:
1 lg head cauliflower 1 lg bunch broccoli
1 small onion (or 4 green ones)
1 pkg frozen peas (or pea pods)
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream 1 tsp garlic powder

How to Prepare:

Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Break cauliflower and broccoli into bite sized florets. Add onions. Toss
sauce with broccoli, cauliflower and onion. Add peas last (if using
pods, cut into ¼ inch pieces.

 Refrigerate for 4 hours or more. (Over night is better)

This is a low carb salad , healthy and tasty!

Here are some good ideas to make this salad more tastier!

image sources:http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/festive-broccoli-cauliflower-salad

http://domesticgoddessinthekitchen.blogspot.de/2010/09/this-is-one-of-my-families-favorite.html

http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2007/07/broccoli-and-cauliflower-salad-recipe.html

gourmandistan.com/2011/11/30/brassicas-broccoli-cauliflower-and-the-last-bit-of-bitching-about-winter/