Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Health recipe for bread with flax seeds and sesame

There you have it the recipe for a healthy bread with flaxseed and sesame seeds. It is simple to make and does not the original taste, very nice when toasted and a very  good qualitie bread

N.B: This bread uses olive oil instead of butter, brown includes flour, oat bran and flaxseed. This makes a loaf every day good for your health!
Tip: As this bread contains a good portion of brown flour, it swells more easily than white bread. We must, therefore, to ensure it is correct height before baking.
Brown bread with flax seeds and sesameIngredients375 ml (1 ½ cups) water2 c. coffee (tea) of sugar1/2 c. coffee (tea) salt1 c. coffee (tea) olive oil2 c. coffee (tea) active dry yeast375 g (3 cups) plain flour125 g (1 cup) brown flour125 ml (1/2 cup) wheat bran (or oat bran)60 ml (1/4 cup) sesame seed60 ml (1/4 cup) of flaxseedStagesIn a large bowl, put water, sugar, salt and oil.Mix well and reheat over low heat until the mixture is lukewarm (check temperature on wrist).Immediately remove from heat, add the yeast at once without stirring.Cover and let stand for 15 minutes to activate yeast.Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients (white flour, brown flour, wheat bran, sesame seed and flaxseed) and set aside.When the yeast is active, add half the flour and mix well with a wooden spoon. (Do not use your hands right away you will still need to have them clean!)Add the remaining flour and mix gently with one hand. Flour in the dough gently penetrate.Continue this process until the dough forms a ball that is soft but no longer sticks to the finger (you may need to add some additional white flour).Knead the dough.Back into the bowl and let double in volume.Down the dough with your fist.Knead again.Form of bread and place in a buttered pan.Allow to double in size.When the dough to swell enough, preheat oven to 200 ° C (400 ° F).When the oven reaches the correct temperature in the oven and immediately lower the oven temperature to 180 ° C (350 ° F).Bake 45 minutes.Turn out onto wire rack and brush with olive oil.That's it , enjoy the amazing taste
 
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Trying to make Banana Cake( from youtube)

 
 hi mates while surfing on you tube I found this video of how to make Banana Cake(not a very healthy way but it tend to be a healthy version) it seems a very nice so enjoy
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Sunday, March 25, 2012

healthy Skewers of ground beef recipe

The kids and adults will love this healthy Skewers of ground beef recipe and the simplicity and versatility of this recipe. Easily create skewers style "hot dog" or to make a change, make meatballs you enfilerez on skewers with your favorite vegetables. One way or another, they give a meal that children and adults will enjoy.Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 15 minutesIngredients

    
500 g (1 lb) extra lean ground beef
    
45 ml (3 tbsp. Tbsp) cilantro or parsley, chopped
    
2 cloves garlic, minced
    
2 ml (1/2 tsp.) Ground cumin
    
5 ml (1 tsp.) Worcestershire sauce
    
1 ml (1/4 tsp.) Freshly ground pepper
    
6 hot dog buns made of whole wheatPreparation

    
In a large bowl, mix thoroughly beef, cilantro, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, cumin and pepper.
    
Divide mixture into six portions and shape each portion into a hot dog with a length of about 10 cm (4 inches).
    
Place on baking sheet covered with aluminum foil and bake at 190 ˚ C (375 ˚ F) for about 15 minutes or until the pink color has disappeared. Version on the grill: Place on a grill coated with a fatty on a medium-high heat, turning twice, for about 12 minutes or until no more pink to the inside.
    
Place in hot dog buns and serve immediately.Variation on a skewer of beef and vegetables: Roll the mixture into 24 balls and put on a small wooden skewer, alternating with 18 wet grape tomatoes. Bake as above. Serve over whole grain brown rice.Nutritional information per serving (1 skewer of 10 cm or 4 inches of hot dog bun whole wheat)

    
Calories: 202
    
Protein: 20 g
    
Fat: 7 g
        
Saturated fat: 3 g
        
Cholesterol: 44 mg
    
Carbohydrates: 13 g
        
Fibre: 1 g
        
Sugar: 2 g
    
Sodium: 188 mg
    
Potassium: 298 mg




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Light Chili mixed with vegetables and steak recipe

this easy Chili mixed with vegetables and steak recipe also it is healthy so chili lovers or any one looking for chili recipe you are in the right place and I have always say that having a bag of frozen vegetables on hand is a great way to give your chili an extra flavor and texture, not to mention additional servings of vegetables! This chili is ideal to serve with a crisp salad

5 ml (1 tsp.) Canola oil
     A sirloin steak for grilling (about 375 g or 12 oz), cut into 1 cm (½ in)
     1 onion, chopped
     2 cloves garlic, minced
     15 ml (1 tsp. Tbsp) chili powder
     5 ml (1 tsp.) Each dried oregano and ground cumin
     1 796 ml (28 oz) diced tomatoes
     500 ml (2 cups) mixed frozen vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
     1 540 ml (19 oz) kidney beans with no salt added, drained and rinsed
     50 ml (¼ cup) tomato paste

 now we go to preparation :

     In a large shallow pan or casserole, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown the steak. Remove the plate.
     Add onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until they are tender. Add tomatoes, vegetables, beans and tomato paste, stirring, bring to boil. Add steak, stirring, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until mixture thickens.

Tip: Vary the frozen vegetables to taste, for example, try 250 ml (1 cup) frozen corn or peas and 250 ml (1 cup) of another of your favorite vegetables.


this is the what you get from one portion of the meal :
Calories: 311
Protein: 30 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 46 mg
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 11 g
Sugars: 9 g
Sodium: 272 mg
Potassium: 1212 mg
 

 




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healthy Spicy beef stew recipe

a simple recipe of Spicy beef stew it is a very nice and healthy way to cock beef and have maximum of flavor ,This savory stew, slow cooked and prepared several hours in advance, you can serve at any time.
ingredients:
1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
     1/4 c. tsp (1 mL) pepper
     2 lb (1 kg) stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes (2.5 cm)
     1 c. tablespoon (15 mL) canola oil
     1 cup (250 mL) water
     1/2 cup (125 mL) ketchup
     1/4 cup (50 mL) brown sugar
     1/4 cup (50 mL) vinegar
     1 c. tablespoon (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
     1 large onion, finely chopped
     1/2 green pepper, cut into strips
     4 carrots, sliced
     3 potatoes, cubed

preparation:
     In a bowl, combine flour and pepper. Coat meat with flour mixture.
     In a large skillet, heat canola oil, then it brown the meat on all sides.
     In another bowl, combine water, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in meat mixture. Add onion. Cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining vegetables. Continue cooking for about 45 minutes, until meat and vegetables are tender.




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Chicken with black mushrooms and bamboo

A very nice recipe for exotic food and flavors lovers : chicken with black mushrooms and bamboo ! so this is an other way to cock chicken healthy with this healthy recipe one of our listed recipes, it is recipe that will take 85min to make and it is for four people and for people who like to calculate calories  this recipe will provide 250 cal per person so here are the ingredients :
450 g of chicken
2 pieces of ginger
1 onion
50 g of black mushrooms
15 ml (1 tbsp.) White wine or rice wine
15 ml (1 tbsp.) Soy sauce
30 ml (2 tbsp.) Peanut oil
15 ml (1 tbsp.) Cornstarch
50 g bamboo shoots
preparation :
Cut chicken into pieces of equal size. Add the cornstarch, soy sauce, white wine (or rice), oil, a pinch of salt and let it all soak for 1 hour.
Soak the black mushrooms cleaned in warm water for about 5 minutes, then drain. 

Heat wok over high heat, pour a little oil and fry the chopped onion, the sliced ​​ginger and chicken pieces. Fry about 4 minutes. Then add the soy sauce and black mushrooms and allow to enter 4 minutes, stirring.
Serve with white rice or Chinese noodles.
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Lemon Chicken recipe in Italian method

OK mates we are in serious business here because today we have  healthy chicken recipe yes that true a chicken recipe in healthy way plus it is also inspired from the italian cuisine it is healthy and have very natural ingredients like lemon , so we start by the ingredients which are : 


    1/3 cup (80 mL) flour
    
3/4 c. tsp (4 mL) salt
    
3/4 c. tsp (4 mL) freshly ground black pepper
    
16 chicken thighs, bone in, skin and fat removed (about 2 lb / 1 kg total)
    
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
    
3 onions, finely chopped
    
3 carrots, diced
    
2 stalks celery, diced
    
4 cloves garlic, minced
    
2 c. tsp (10 mL) grated lemon rind
    
1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz/796 ml)
    
1 cup (250 ml) dry white wine
    
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh Italian parsley, chopped
    
1 bay leaf
    
gremolata (recipe) (optional)

    
Gremolata
    
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh Italian parsley, chopped
    
1 c. tbsp (15 mL) grated lemon rind
    
3 cloves garlic, mincedPreparation1. In a shallow dish, combine flour and 1/4 c. tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper. Put chicken pieces in flour mixture and turn to coat well (shake off excess). In a large skillet or a large casserole, heat half the oil over medium-high heat and brown chicken, in batches if necessary. Reserve the chicken to a plate.2. Degrease the pan, then heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic and lemon zest and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until vegetables begin to brown. Add tomatoes, white wine, parsley, bay leaf and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add the reserved chicken to the vegetable mixture, cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.3. Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken pieces in a baking dish. Bring sauce to a boil in saucepan and boil, stirring constantly, for 8 minutes or until it has thickened. Remove the bay leaf. Pour sauce over chicken in dish.4. Cover dish with foil and bake in preheated 350 ° F (180 ° C) for 30 minutes or until casserole is bubbly. Serve with gremolata, if desired.Gremolata1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. (You can prepare the gremolata in advance. It will keep for up to 2 days in refrigerator.) Makes 1/4 cup (60 ml).Version weeknightFreeze before baking. Thaw in refrigerator the night before and increase the baking time of 30 minutes. Omit the gremolata and serve chicken on noodles ofufs. Serve with steamed broccoli.Version receptionPut the mixture into a serving dish and sprinkle with the gremolata. Serve with rice or risotto and sautéed spinach.Nutritional ValueCalories: 288/portion;Protein: 25 g / serving;Fat: 13 g (2 g sat.) / Serving;Cholesterol: 95 mg / serving;Carbohydrates: 17 g / serving;Fiber: 3 g / serving;Sodium: 509 mg / serving.
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Lamb noisette with curry and grapefruit recipe

An amazing way to make a healthy Lamb noisette , in this recipe we will show how to eat meat but in healthy way (sport activities are required in order to stay healthy ) this healthy recipe contain red onions olive oil curry powder in other way it have more healthy igredients then the old fashion recipe now these are the  Ingredients (serves 4):
- 600 g Lamb noisette
- 500 g red onions
- 2 pink grapefruits
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 teaspoons curry powder
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh coriander
preparation:
Cut the lamb into cubes. Peel onions and cut them into slices. Peel the raw pink grapefruit (get the juice).
Heat the olive oil and let brown the cubes of meat.
Sprinkle curry, stir and cook for 1 minute.
Add onions and grapefruit juice and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Add the grapefruit and coriander.
Serve with chopped cilantro.


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courgettes tart without pastry , recipe

this is Zucchini tart without pastry recipean other healthy recipe to be submit in our collection of healthy recipesnow this recipe will take about  60 min to make and it serves 4 people with the following ingredients :
- 600 g courgettes
- 3 eggs
- 10 cl crème fraîche
- 80 g of fine semolina
- 40 g of grated parmesan
- Salt, pepper, herbs, basil, etc..

Now into the Preparation:
Cut zucchini into slices or cubes, fry in a nonstick frying pan, seasoning well, adding a little water if necessary (10-15 mins).
Preheat oven to 180 ° C.
Cook the semolina in the volume of salt water needed (two minutes in the microwave). Then mix with zucchini.
In a bowl, beat egg, cream and parmesan. Add salt, pepper and herbs de Provence, basil and other spices to taste. Mix zucchini-meal.
Pour into a quiche dish with non-stick and bake 30-40 minutes until top is golden brown.
Served cold or hot.



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Saturday, March 24, 2012

Light Tuna Cake

there you have it an other healthy way to eat tuna all what you have to do is to prepare this ingredients
Ingredients (for six people):
- 1 large can of tuna (or 400g) (instead of tuna in oil, but does very well with the
tuna packed in water)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) skim milk
- 80 g bread crumbs or crushed crackers 8
- Salt and pepper

now making it real :
Flake the tuna into a bowl. Add 3 eggs, bread crumbs and mix.
Add milk and mix. Salt and pepper to taste. You can also add herbs if desired.
Place in a buttered cake tin and not
Bake at 175 ° C for 45 min.


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Light Ricotta Bricks recipe

An other day and an other recipe and an other way to enjoy life , the following submit will be about Ricotta Bricks but the light and healthy version , as usaual I will not spend to much time in introduction so here it is the recipe
It will take about 35 to 40 min to make this recipe with the following ingredients :
- 6 pieces of bricks
- 250 g ricotta
- 2 cans of flaked crab
- Fresh basil
- Salt and pepper
now after preparing all the ingredients whisk the ricotta with a fork to smooth it well ,Add the crab.Spice, add the basil and mix.
Place 1 pastry sheet in front of you.
Place a large spoonful of filling on the lower edge of the sheet, but leaving a small margin.
Fold the margin over the stuffing, roll to the middle of the sheet.
Halfway, fold the side edges of the rolled portion. And continue to roll, so that the brig has a form of nem or cigar.Cook it in the pan with a little olive oil, or bake it.
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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Pancakes alleviated

Pancakes funs ? you are in the right place because today I will right down this fanatstic recipe for healthy pancakes it is easy recipe and very economic (no need to spend to much for healthy food all ways there a choise you have just to think smart) no this recipe will take only about 11 min to be ready to be eaten :)
now the ingredients






- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of cream cheese at 0%
- 2 tablespoons of wheat bran
- 2 tablespoons of oat bran
- Salt and pepper (or to an aspartame sweetened version)


now we percude to the preparation:
Heat a nonstick pan. Meanwhile, combine all ingredients, choose the taste sweet or salty.
pour the mixture into the stove, and give the shape of a pancake. Heat 2-3 minutes over medium-low then flip and finish cooking.
now if you to have the savory version: have a slice of smoked salmon with a little lemon ; or th sweet version: a small Swiss 0% with aspartame.
enjoy :)
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Light quinoa-lettuce soup

hi there, to day I will submit a amazing recipe that will you show you a wonderful way to combine between quinoa & lettuce it is a very easy soup  to make and don't need to much ingredients , now let get to business!
well this recipe will take 30min to make(little long I think but you have to be passion to have good thing )
Ingredients (for 4 people):
- 1 large lettuce
- 1
chicken bouillon 
- 1 liter of water
- 75 g to 100 g of quinoa as a grain, or 75 g of fresh sprouted quinoa (food shops)
- now for the : sour cream, cheese, pepper, etc..it is op
tional
preparation :.
Separate and launder the lettuce leaves. If necessary, coarsely chop by hand.
cook the leaves by steam for 10 to 15 min.
Add water. 

Finely mix them all.
make the mix on fire, and rain
and add the quinoa.
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In the case of germinated quinoa: remove immediately from fire.
add some Season flavor to delight : peppercorn, ointment, etc..
If you love thick soup .
reduce time cocking by adjusting the heat or you can add  more heavy cream(choose a healthy one).
 bye and don't forget to enjoy it !!
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Baked Chicken with herbs on a bed of potatoes

ingredients
1 chicken (about 1 kg)
7 cloves of garlic
2 large onions
900 g of potatoes
Thyme and rosemary (powdered or better branches)
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
preparation
1 Preheat the oven thermostat 6 / 7 for at least 10 minutes and prepare the chicken during this time.
2 Take a baking dish.
Peel the garlic cloves and remove the seeds.
Peel the potatoes and dice.
Peel the onions and remove the seeds.
Coarsely chop the onion (in 4).
Arrange chicken in dish.
3 Brush chicken with olive oil around with a kitchen brush (or fingers if you do not).
Sprinkle chicken with thyme and rosemary (or put branches above)
salt and pepper.
4 Put the potatoes, whole garlic cloves and onions around the chicken.
Add 5 tablespoons of olive oil over chicken and vegetables. Toss vegetables to coat with olive oil harmoniously.
5 Bake the dish in the oven for 2 hours to cook.
Halfway through cooking: Return the chicken and vegetables, leaving the vegetables found (not under the chicken).

 
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Chicken recipe :Baked Chicken Recipe whole

Baked Chicken Recipe whole
ingredients
1 whole chicken 4-5 pounds of organic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 medium onion
Sea salt to taste
1 cup water
1 Rinse chicken with cold water
2 Brush the entire chicken skin with vegetable oil.
3 Sprinkle with thyme and sea salt over the chicken on all sides. Insert the whole onion in the center of the chicken.
4 Place in a roasting pan or baking pan, uncovered. Add water to bottom of pan (this is to ensure that the oven remains moist during cooking and the chicken remains tender and juicy).
5 Bake at 350F (180C) for about 1:30, or until the center of the chicken reaches 185F degrees.
6 When cooked, remove chicken from pan, cover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
7 Meanwhile, make the sauce with the chicken juices and fat in the bottom of the pan: put the pan on the stove to stove, bring to boil the liquid by adding a thickener component (eg Bisto or cornstarch , etc..) diluted in a little cold or white wine, then mix the juice of chicken. Boil to desired consistency. Add salt and pepper as needed.
8 Cut the chicken and pour the sauce.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Turkey farm with apricots and raisins

Alliance of the East and West, that turkey contains within her womb fragrance and irresistible taste making it a flat, relatively easy to succeed with a touch of originality very appealing.
Ingredients:
A turkey farm of 1, 8 kg
12 dried apricots
75 grams of ground almonds
75 grams of raisins
A small-Swiss
1 shot glass of Armagnac
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 preferably pippin apples
½ box of apricots in syrup
50 grams of raisins
50 grams of whole almonds
Preparation of ingredients
Soak the dried apricots and raisins in warm water.
Wash apples and core them.
Preheat oven to 200 ° C.
Preparing the turkey
Mix together the turkey liver, dried apricots, raisins, ground almonds and the petit-suisse.
Stuff the belly of the turkey mixture, close the hole with kitchen string and a trussing needle.
Clamp the turkey, rub the skin with salt and pepper, place it in the pan, prick the skin with a sharp knife and put it to cook.
Cook for 2 hours watching the cooking and the turkey, basting regularly with pan juices.
Remove turkey from oven and let stand for 1 quarter of an hour covered with foil.
Place apples in a baking dish and put them in the oven 15 minutes.
Pour pan juices into a pan, deglaze the pan with Armagnac, pour in the pan, heat and add the apricots in syrup, drained and cut into small pieces, raisins and whole almonds.
Let go back a few minutes.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and fill each apple mixture from the pan.
Cut the turkey and place the pieces on a hot dish, place the stuffed apples around the turkey and stuffing the excess.
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Turkey Recipe : How to Cook a Turkey

What kind of turkey do you buy?
Choose a category A turkey It will be plump, plump and chest, thighs and back are covered with a thin layer of fat. The turkey you buy will be emptied completely and the giblets are wrapped.
What size turkey you choose?
Allow 1 / 2 pound to 3 / 4 pound per serving (not per person). Do not forget that lon probably ask for more. Turkey 12 to 16 pounds is very suitable for a family of eight people.
Thawing the turkey
The frozen turkey can be thawed in the water all wrapped in the refrigerator or cold. Here are the approximate time of thawing a turkey for 12 to 16 pounds: 7 to 8 hours in the water cold, 2 to 3 days in refrigerator.
Preparing the turkey thawed
Wash turkey and dry thoroughly. Sprinkle cavity with salt. Fill cavity with stuffing and close louverture using string or skewers. Fill the crop and fold the skin over the back and secure the help of a skewer. Tie legs to tail. Keep up the wings on the chest using skewers. This is called "truss the turkey."
Roast the turkey
Cover the turkey with melted margarine. Sprinkle with flour, add salt and pepper. Place slices of salt pork near the wings and thighs. Place a foil (shiny side of the sheet to the turkey) without pressing on the turkey. Must be used dune roasting pan and never add deau. Baste occasionally during cooking.
Cooking
At the beginning of cooking the turkey, the temperature must be high enough. At a temperature of 375F., Cook the turkey for 45 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325F. For a turkey from 12 to 16 pounds, the cooking time is 5 to 6 hours. It is very important to remember Darros occasionally with pan juices. Remove the foil 30 minutes before the end of cooking to let the turkey brown.
If you insert a thermometer, do so before the start of cooking and linsérer in the thickest part of thigh not touching at los. Leave the turkey covered with foil for about 30 minutes before carving. We can prepare a gravy with the bottom of pan. The bulb temperature should be 190F (90C) when the turkey is cooked.
Cooking time
A turkey for 6 to 8 pounds (2.75 to 3.50 kg), 3 to 4 hours, from August to December pounds (3.50 to 5.50 kg), 4 to 5 hours, 12 to 16 pounds (5.50 to 7.25 kg), 5 to 6 hours from 16 to 20 pounds (7.25 to 9 kg), 6 to 7:30, 20 to 24 pounds (9 to 11 kg), 7:30 to 9:00.
Checking cooking
Push a small pin or a long fork into the thickest part of the chest and also of the thigh near the breast. If the flesh is tender and the juices did not reddish tinge, the turkey is cooked. If using a thermometer, the temperature should be 190F (90C).

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Recipes for sweet tooth:Apple pie, nuts and poppy seeds


Ingredients
2 slices of pie dough for two crusts (see below)
1 1 / 2 cups (375 ml) half-walnuts
1 cup (250 ml) (155 g) of poppy seeds
1 / 3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar
1 / 3 cup (75 ml) brown sugar
1 / 4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
1 / 2 c. tsp (2 mL) cinnamon
1 / 4 c. tsp (1 ml) nutmeg
1 pinch of ground cloves
1 pinch of salt
1 / 2 cup (125 mL) currants
2 c. tablespoons (30 ml) brandy, cider or apple juice
6 cups (1.5 L) apples, peeled, thinly sliced
2 c. tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
2 c. tsp (10 mL) grated lemon rind
1 c. tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
1 c. tablespoon (15 ml) cream or milk
2 c. Tea (10 ml) of raw sugar, brown or white
Slightly sweetened whipped cream
Preparation
1. Place the largest slice of dough on a lightly floured surface and lower it to cover a deep pie plate from September to October in (23-25 ​​cm), leaving more than a band of 2.5 cm (1 inch) around .
2. Roast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant them, let them cool. Put poppy seeds in spice grinder and grind them coarsely. Transfer them in a large bowl, add sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt and mix well. Chop nuts cooled by removing the skins which are detached, add them to the mixture.
3. In a bowl that can go in the microwave, mix the raisins and brandy, warmed to 30 seconds at maximum power. Let them cool, add them to the bowl along with the apples, butter, zest and lemon juice. Mix well.
4. Lower the second disc of dough to cover the pie. Pour the filling into the dish and cover with second crust. Straighten and flute the edges. Practice 3 or 4 slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape. Brush the surface of cream and sprinkle with raw sugar.
5. Bake the tart in the bottom of the oven to 425 ° F (220 ° C) for 15 minutes, lower the temperature to 350 ° F (180 ° C) and cook 40 to 50 minutes, until pastry is golden and filling is bubbly. If the dough is golden brown but the filling does not bubble, cover loosely with aluminum foil and continue cooking. Serve accompanied with whipped cream pie to taste.
Nutritional Value
1 serving of 12: about 505 calories, 8 g protein, 32 g total fat (12 g saturated fat), 51 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 71 mg cholesterol, 69 mg sodium, 306 mg potassium. % RDI: 19% Calcium 24% Iron 13% Vitamin A, 5% vitamin C, 38% of folic acid.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Steam Recipe turkey with mozzarella

When we talk about healthy food, we talk about healthy cooking it necessarily goes hand in hand. If you want the least possible taint food we will cook below 100 ° C. Steam cooking is perfect for that, but not suitable for all dishes must admit. I also have an infrared oven, but as few people are equipped, I always put the values ​​of traditional ovens for cooking.

This recipe is a simplification of a house recipe book Everything Steam Cuisine health vitamins, A wealth of idea if like me steam does not inspire you always

2 people
Preparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: 20 min

ingredients 

2 turkey fillets as thin as possible
1 bag of mozzarella cheese (or tofu with herbs for the dairy intolerant)
 salt
 Fresh basil (optional)

 Spread the turkey fillets as possible, help you with a rolling pin. Salt the fillets on one side.

 Cut the mozzarella into pieces, if you are intolerant to dairy substitute tofu with herbs.

 Sprinkle with fresh basil if you have on hand.

 Place the net on a cooking film. Roll tightly and help you in the film, do the same for the second net.

 Turn to steam 20 minutes. Remove the film, cut into slices and serve immediately.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Thinness in Japanese: how the sushi is he losing weight?

The sushi is Japanese specialties prepared essentially based on raw fish. If they are popular for weight loss diet is that their dietary intake is quite exceptional to prevent the installation of bad fats. Indeed, the fish used in the concoction of the food is absolutely low in calories. A quality that is sushi healthy food, but complete. That explains why the Japanese are thin, but still going strong. In terms of calorie fish, sushi Japanese are often composed of bream or bars. Salmon and tuna are not widely used because of their fat content. Which could undermine the very basis of the consumption of sushi is to eat light. Always in the direction of a low-calorie diet, the other components of sushi should also be high protein. So with these factors that can contribute to a sushi rapid weight loss and safely.
The sushi is often served with a sauce. However, understand that the sauce is not recommended if you eat your sushi to lose weight. To do this, type a your hand and take the time to chew. No need to slice it or to add flavor to anything. For a meal, never exceed more than six sushi. Then, if this is the first time you eat, start first with those based on fish and vegetables. The fiber content of vegetables will only help your weight loss. Do not most sushi to raw fish at first. You may no longer love sushi if you're struggling to bear the smell intensified. The sushi is available in many restaurants. However, remember that you can never be sure of the quality of ingredients used by the cook, unless it is a Japanese specialty restaurant, known preference. Besides, you can prepare your own sushi. If you like rice, do nigiri (fish and rice) or maki (fish, rice, and vegetables). If you do the fish, prepare the temaki (a mixture of whole fish) and sashimi (sliced ​​raw fish).

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