tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-171137802007-09-30T18:04:41.700-04:00BinnurBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-10574039730865071112006-12-25T16:14:00.000-05:002006-12-25T16:16:39.865-05:00

2 cups chicken broth 1 tbsp lemon juice 250 gr Sole or Trout, cut in bite size 3/4 cup champagne Garnish: 1 fresh green onion, finely sliced 1 tsp dill, finely chopped 1 tsp parsley, finely chopped Bring to boil the chicken broth and lemon juice in a medium sized pot. Add the fish pieces in it and cook for about 5 minutes, then turn the heat off. Meanwhile heat the champagne up in a small bowl

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-8541949146365716332006-11-19T17:02:00.000-05:002006-11-19T17:05:41.556-05:00

1 slice salmon fillet Marinade/Sauce: 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp chopped garlic 2 tbsp lemon juice Mix all the Marinade/Sauce ingredients. Spread half over the salmon as a marinade and place in the fridge for an hour. Place the salmon on the grill skin side up and cook for about 7-8 minutes. Flip over, cook for another 5-6 minutes. Place on a service plate,

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1158446675844563362006-09-16T18:43:00.000-04:002006-11-14T22:40:51.627-05:00

100 gr Sugar Snap Peas, washed 5-6 Asparagus, peeled, cut in 2 inch long chunks 1 tbsp olive oil Salt Pepper 1 tsp lemon juice Heat the pan and saute the asparagus with olive oil for about 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Add the Sugar Snap Peas, cook for 2 more minutes, stir. Place on a service plate, pour some lemon juice on top. You can serve this with any kind of barbecued dish.

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1154312005434836332006-07-30T22:11:00.000-04:002006-11-14T22:40:51.551-05:00

600 gr 4 field berry mix, frozen Sauce: 3/4 cup pure white chocolate chips (6 ounce) 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp almond extract Garnish: 1/4 cup almond, bleached, sliced Pour some water in a small pan and heat it up over medium-low heat. Put the chocolate and heavy cream in a glass bowl. Put this bowl in the the pot with the boiling water. Stir occasionally. Melt the chocolate and cream

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1152036920773201692006-07-04T14:13:00.000-04:002006-11-14T22:40:51.457-05:00

3 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 3/4 cup flour, sifted 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Topping: 1 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon Mix the butter, sunflower oil, egg, sugar and vanilla using a mixer. Add the milk, flour, nutmeg, baking powder and salt. Mix

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1150676967740413162006-06-18T20:27:00.000-04:002006-11-14T22:40:51.348-05:00

2-3 peaches, peeled, sliced 2-3 plums, peeled, sliced 1/2 cup blueberries 1/4 cup sugar Topping: 1 orange's juice English Devon cream or very thick cream Walnuts Place the peaches and plums with the insides up in a round baking pan. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Cook for 10 minutes. Take the dish out, add blueberries and put back in the oven. Cook another 15 minutes. Pour the orange juice

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1149476191341554802006-06-04T22:52:00.000-04:002006-11-14T22:40:51.151-05:00

1 pkg Puff Pastry (Tender flake 397 g) 1/2 cup cheese, grated (any kind, I used cheddar to give it colour) 1 bunch asparagus, peeled 4 big size mushrooms, brushed, sliced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Crushed red pepper Salt Pepper For the Puff Pastry, follow the instructions on the box. Each block of pastry rolls out into a 12-inch (30 cm) square. You will use only one block for this recipe.

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1147567054123325102006-05-13T20:31:00.000-04:002006-11-22T20:52:21.622-05:00

Dough: 180 gr (12 tbsp) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 egg yolks Filling: 2 egg yolks 4 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp corn starch 1 tbsp flour 300 ml milk, warm 1 egg white Garnish: 1 1/3 cup icing sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 3 1/2 tbsp luke warm water This recipe makes 14-15 cookies. First prepare the cream filling. You can also use this

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1145728816871772522006-04-22T13:58:00.000-04:002006-11-14T22:40:50.932-05:00

1 salmon steak Juice of one orange Salt Garnish: Red onion, chopped Freshly grounded black pepper Dill, chopped In a small pan boil the orange juice with salt for about 4-5 minutes. Place the salmon in it and cook for about 5-6 minutes over medium heat. Turn the salmon over halfway. Place the salmon on a service plate with the orange juice and sprinkle red onions, dill and black pepper all

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1144431394950819512006-04-07T13:34:00.000-04:002006-11-14T22:40:50.834-05:00

1/2 pkg frozen chopped spinach (150 gr) 3/4 cup rice, Italian style 3 tbspful ricotta cheese 1/4 cup mozarella cheese, grated 1/4 cup parmesan cheesse Salt Add a little bit of water in the spinach and puree in the blender. Put aside. Broil rice with 1 1/2 cups water in a pot or pan until the water almost evaporates. Add the pureed spinach and 1/4 cup water. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add the

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1143309320858283632006-03-25T12:52:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:50.734-05:00

2 egg whites 3/4 cup flaked coconut, sweetened 1/4 cup sugar Preheat the oven to 190 C (400 F). Beat the egg whites using an electric mixer until foamy. Add the coconut flakes and sugar, and mix again. Put parchment paper on the oven tray. Place spoonfuls of the mixture on it. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the crust turns to a light golden colour.

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1143006729600143432006-03-22T00:50:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:50.658-05:00

2 eggs 1 tbsp cream 1/2 tsp butter Garnish: 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 tsp oregano Salt Pepper Preheat the oven at broil (grill). Place the cream and butter in an oven-safe plate. Put on the top rack for two minutes to heat it up, then remove. Break the eggs in the plate. Place all the garnish ingredients at the top. Put back on the top rack again and broil for 5 minutes

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1142027146424642712006-03-10T16:45:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:50.567-05:00

1 1/2 cup fussili 1 1/2 cup bowtie pasta 2 tbsp pistacchio 1/4 cup walnuts 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 lemon juice 1/2 pkg frozen spinach (150 gr) 1/2 cup fresh basil Salt Pepper Garnish: 1/2 cup frozen sweet peas (wash with warm water, drain) 2 tbsp pine nuts Boil the pasta, rinse and place in a large salad bowl. Puree all the ingredients in a mixer. Toss with the pasta. Garnish with sweet peas and

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1141446979837735302006-03-03T23:32:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:50.467-05:00

1 lb (500 gr) Bow Tie Pasta 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil 250 gr chicken breast, cut in half inch width strips 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, sliced thin 1 small sweet red pepper, sliced thin 1 garlic clove, sliced in thin pieces 1/2 cup hot chicken stock 1 cup cream, half & half 1/2 bunch asparagus 1/2 cup grated Gouda cheese Boil the pasta in water with salt. Drain and toss with

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1140153650804614142006-02-17T00:19:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:50.385-05:00

1 bunch asparagus, peeled and washed 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt Pepper Set the oven on grill and preheat. Place the asparagus on a large piece of aluminum paper. Sprinkle some salt and pepper on top, and pour olive oil as well. Cover up the asparagus with the aluminum paper and fold the sides. Grill for about 15 minutes on the top rack. Serve with any kind of meat or chicken dish.

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1139770337703266582006-02-12T13:50:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:50.301-05:00

500 gr large strawberries, washed Genache: 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate 2 tbsp heavy cream Melt the chocolate in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in the cream and whisk until well mixed, for about 2 minutes. Don't boil it. Dip the strawberries in the chocolate sauce and place on parchment paper. Let them cool and serve with a light drink. A great dessert for Valentine's Day!

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1139769768712495532006-02-11T13:41:00.000-05:002007-09-24T13:41:32.977-04:00

1 cup milk 1 cup light cream 2 tbsp semisweet chocolate chips 2 tbsp milk chocolate chips 1 tsp instant coffee, granule 1/2 tsp vanilla In a medium sized pot melt all the ingredients and warm them up. Pour into the cups. Put some whipped cream on top and serve. Makes 2 servings.

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1139183196589107862006-02-05T18:40:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:50.090-05:00

Dough Ingredients: 125 ml unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup icing sugar 2 egg yolks 2 egg whites 1 tbsp cream 1/2 tsp almond extract 1 cup flour, sifted Filling: 2 tbsp raspberry jam 2 tbsp walnuts, chunk On top: 1/2 cup almond, chopped 1/2 cup coconut, shredded, sweetened In a medium sized cup, mix the butter, cream and icing sugar. Add the egg yolks and almond extract. Then add

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1137966493080840962006-01-22T16:45:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:49.974-05:00

1 tbsp butter 5 eggs 2 tbsp water 1 medium sized tomato, slice into thin wedges (discard seeds) 2 green onions, chopped 1 tsp oregano 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 1/2 cup mozzarella, grated Salt Pepper Pre-heat the oven to broil (grill) and place oven rack in the highest position. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with water. Add salt and pepper. You need a 30 cm wide pan (oven safe dish or pan with

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1136859509781176752006-01-09T21:15:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:49.872-05:00

1 dinner roll bread 7-8 slices mozzarella Sauce: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp oregano Salt Pepper Garnish: 1 tomato, diced 2-3 green onions, chopped Make 7-8 slices on top of the bread but don't cut through to the bottom. Spread the sauce mixture on top with a brush or your fingers. Place mozzarella slices between the bread slices. Preheat the oven to 175 C (350 F). Place the bread on

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1136249798196199622006-01-02T19:54:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:49.768-05:00

2 red bell peppers, chopped 1 tbsp butter 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 cups vegetable broth, or water 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional) Black pepper Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Place the red bell peppers and onion, and sautee for 5-10 minutes. Then add the garlic, black pepper and pour in the vegetable broth. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1135546625591001742005-12-25T16:33:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:49.646-05:00

Mini Cream Puffs, frozen Chocolate sauce Few tbsp pistacchio, crumbled Remove the cream puffs from the freezer and wait about 20 minutes for them to defrost. Pour the chocolate sauce and sprinkle crumbled pistacchios on top, and serve. Chocolate Sauce 6 tbsp cocoa 1 pinch salt 1/3 cup boiled water 3 tbsp unsalted butter 3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp icy water Put the cocoa, salt and boiled water in a

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1134364388717169532005-12-12T00:10:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:49.530-05:00

For spinach: 1 box frozen chopped spinach, 300 gr 3 eggs 1 tbsp flour 1 tsp corn starch 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Salt Pepper 2 tbsp cream cheese with 1 tbsp milk Smoked salmon 200 g 13 x 9 oven tray, put parchment paper on it Defrost the spinach and squeeze out the water. Mix it with the egg, flour, corn starch, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture all over parchment paper (the

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1132941155664857292005-11-25T12:50:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:49.370-05:00

2 medium sized zucchini, sliced 0.5 cm thick 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tbsp bread crumbs 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated Salt Pepper Garnish: 1 tbsp dill, chopped Fry the zucchini with olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Be sure both sides are fried. Add in the rest of ingredients and continue to stir for a few minutes. Turn the heat off

Binnurtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17113780.post-1130693384464380262005-10-30T12:27:00.000-05:002006-11-14T22:40:49.233-05:00

Mixed green salad for 4 Sauce: 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 4 tbsp raspberry vinegar 50 ml extra virgin olive oil Salt Pepper Garnish: 1/2 cup walnut, in halves or quarters 2 tbsp honey 50 gr blue cheese, crumbled 1 pear, cut in bite sizes Pour the honey over the walnuts and place on an oven tray. Pre-heat to 175 C (350 F) and roast for about 5 minutes. Whisk all the

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