terça-feira, 17 de dezembro de 2013

Hi,
Simple, easy to make but very delicious recipe today!
A bit spicy, but I'm sure you will like it!
Let's make some Beautiful Spiced Pork Chops!


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder.
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard.
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika.
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano.
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried basil.
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  • Pinch pepper.
  • 4 pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each).
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil.
  • 1 cup ketchup.
  • 1 cup water.
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar.

Preparation

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients.
Add pork chops, a few at a time; seal bag and toss to coat.

In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides.
Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, water and brown sugar; pour over chops.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy it with a good Red Wine ;)

quinta-feira, 12 de dezembro de 2013

Hi,
For the kids a delicious Bacon and Chicken Pizza!
Ok ok.... not only for the kids :)
Easy and quick to make!


Ingredients

  • 1 can (11 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated thin pizza crust.
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing.
  • 2 packages (6 oz each) refrigerated cooked Italian-style chicken breast strips, chopped.
  • 4 slices crisply cooked bacon, coarsely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion.
  • 1 large plum (Roma) tomato, seeded, chopped.
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz).
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz).

Preparation

Heat oven to 400°F.
Spray or grease 15x10-inch or larger dark or nonstick cookie sheet.
Unroll dough on cookie sheet; starting at center, press dough into 15x10-inch rectangle.

Spread ranch dressing evenly over dough.
Top with remaining ingredients.

Bake 13 to 16 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Finally eat it and enjoy it!

Hi,
Today I have something a little more dificult to make but the reward is awesome and very delicious!
We are going to make Mexican Pork Kebabs! Hot and delicious!
Let's get it done!


Ingredients

The Marinade:

  • 1 dried hot red chile, stemmed and seeded.
  • 1 Tbs. grated lime zest.
  • 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice.
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion.
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano.
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin.
  • 1 tsp. light brown sugar.
  • 1 Tbs. chopped canned chipotle in adobo (I like Herdez brand).
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic.
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt.
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil.

The Kebabs

  • 2 pork tenderloins (1 to 1-1/4 lb. each), trimmed, halved lengthwise, and sliced into 1-1/2-inch-thick half-rounds.
  • 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • 2 fresh poblano chiles, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch squares.
  • 16 medium radishes, trimmed.
  • 16 scallions, root ends trimmed.
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Preparation

Let's make the marinade...

Soak the red chile in very hot water to cover until softened, about 15 minutes.
Drain the chile and put it in a blender, along with all the remaining marinade ingredients.
Blend until smooth. Set aside 1/2 cup of the marinade for basting.
Put the remaining marinade and the pork in a large zip-top bag, seal, and massage the contents to coat.
Marinate for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Remove the pork; discard the marinade.

Let's make the kebabs...

Thread the meat onto skewers, alternating with the onion, the poblano pieces, and the whole radishes.
Build a medium-hot charcoal fire or heat a gas grill to medium high and oil the grill grate. I've cooked this with charcoal but you can do them by using your oven, or a gril pan!
Grill the kebabs (uncovered for charcoal; covered for gas), turning every 2 to 3 min.
Once the pork loses its raw look, baste with the reserved marinade each time you turn the skewers.
Grill until the pork is firm to the touch and the edges have begun to brown and the vegetables have begun to color and soften, about 15 min.
Mound the skewers on a warm platter; tent with foil to keep warm.
Brush the scallions with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Grill until they begin to brown and soften, turning frequently, 3 to 5 min.

quarta-feira, 11 de dezembro de 2013

Hello,
I love ribs, and today I got a wonderful and delicious ribs recipe!
So let's get started in making delicious  Honey and Garlic Roasted Ribs!!!


Ingredients

  • 4 pounds pork spareribs.
  • 1/2 cup honey.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce.
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced.
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt.

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Slice the ribs into individual pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and brown sugar.
Stir until honey and sugar are completely dissolved, then stir in the baking soda.
The mixture will begin to foam.
Transfer ribs to the bowl, and turn to coat.

Cover a cookie sheet with foil, and arrange the ribs meat side up on the sheet.
Pour excess sauce over all, and sprinkle with the garlic salt.
Bake for 1 hour, turning every 20 minutes.

Serve with some white rice, fried potatos and a fresh salad! :)

terça-feira, 10 de dezembro de 2013

Hello,
Today I bring you a recipe of some awesome burgers!
Easy to make and it will be a winner for a snack or lunch with friends!
Let's make the Beef & Bacon Burgers!


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef.
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion.
  • 2 slices bacon, diced.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh soft bread crumbs.
  • 1 egg.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • 2 tablespoons flour.
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  • 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted.

Preparation

Combine ground beef, onion, bacon, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
Mix with hands until blended. Shape into 4 to 6 burgers and coat lightly with the flour.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Fry, broil, or grill the burgers for 7 to 10 minutes on each side, or until cooked to desired doneness.

Serve in toasted buns.
This usually serves 4 to 6 persons...

Simple and super delicious! :)

sexta-feira, 6 de dezembro de 2013

Hi,
Today I suggesting a delicious roast beef!
Let's get hands on :)


Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg quality topside of beef
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 sticks celery
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 1 small bunch fresh thyme, rosemary, bay or sage, or a mixture
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Before doing anything remember to preheat your oven to 240°C/475°F...

There is no need to peel the vegetables, so you just need give them a wash and roughly chop them.
Then put the veg, garlic and herbs into the middle of a large roasting tray and drizzle with olive oil.

Prepare a small bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper and some thyme. Mix it all together!
After rub it all over the meat. Place the beef on top of the vegetables.

Place the roasting tray in the oven and turn the heat down to 200°C/400°F.
Cook the meat for 1 hour for medium beef, 5 to 15 minutes less for medium-rare and leave it 10 to 15 minutes more for well done beef.

Now you can serve this with some roast potatos and veggies, and / or some white basmati rice!
Enjoy!

segunda-feira, 2 de dezembro de 2013

Hello, today I have something easy and fast to do!
Good for an easy snack, or and unexpected visits...

Let's make some lovely and delicious Bacon and Cheese Rolls


Ingredients

  • 1 x quantity bread dough (see related recipe).
  • 175g short-cut bacon rashers, finely chopped.
  • 120g (1 1/2 cups) coarsely grated cheddar.

Preperation

Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly flour a baking tray.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
Roll each portion into a ball and place, about 5cm apart of your hand to flatten slightly.

Sprinkle the bacon and cheddar over the rolls, leaving a 1cm-wide border.
Cover with a damp tea towel.
Set aside in a warm, draught-free place to prove for 30 minutes or until the dough has almost doubled in size.

Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheddar melts, and the rolls are golden and sound hollow when tapped on the base.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.

Yummy, delicious... :)