All posts tagged "Cooking Good"

  • Mom and dad cocktails

    This one is for mom and dad only. Once in a blue moon, Liz likes to enjoy a cocktail while watching TV or just checking out other blogs.  She likes her cocktail sweet and with a hint...

    • Posted February 11, 2014
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  • Golden eggplant gratin

    The cheesy flavour and tender bite of eggplant make this all-time family favourite, tempting, even to small kids. If you go for a richer flavour, this decadent dish will go well with bacon. 3 large or 5...

    • Posted February 7, 2014
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  • Chicken Soup a la Minestrone

    You need: 2 medium size celery sticks 2 medium size carrots, peeled and cut into strips 1 large size potato cubed 1 can cannellini beans (the dried ones require more cooking time) 1 cup shredded cabbage 2...

    • Posted December 16, 2013
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  • Chicken Soup with Shiitake in Coconut Milk

    Nothing beats this Thai-inspired soup on a cold day.  This is best enjoyed by a family who likes a bit of spice in their soup.  Definitely not recommended for small children. You need: 2-3 med size potatoes...

    • Posted December 16, 2013
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  • Chicken Ginger Soup with Couscous

    Chicken soup is known as the remedy for colds and flu in many cultures around the world.   Chicken soup gives a positive feeling of comfort to children especially when served to them by Mom.    Tired of your...

    • Posted December 16, 2013
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  • Mom finds a solution to picky eaters

    Feeding kids with nutritious food is always a sore topic in some households.  Moms constantly struggle at finding the right strategy to avoid frequent meal battles. Samantha Lee,  mom to two daughters, has chosen her battles wisely...

    • Posted November 11, 2013
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  • Trick or Thrift

    Fixing something cool for 30 or more trick-or-treaters  and staying within budget can be a daunting task.  Not if you keep it simple. Perhaps one of the simplest recipes ever created that costs little to prepare and...

    • Posted October 8, 2013
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  • Okonomiyaki (grilled just the way you like it)

    Okonomiyaki, arguably one of the most delicious Japanese dishes originating from Kansai or Hiroshima, is what most foreigners call the local version of an omelette or a pizza but grilled in pancake-like fashion. Dubbed by the locals...

    • Posted July 5, 2013
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  • A summery dish: Peachy Pork Chops

    This is an easy summery dish that my husband and I and my children enjoy.   (Not any easy accomplishment in my house)!  The fruity flavor appeals to the kids, and the spices add an interesting flavor...

    • Posted June 17, 2013
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  • Chocolate Truffles in 9 easy steps

    We know the pressure of being a mom. Not all moms have the luxury to take time off from the most important job in the world to do as she pleases. What better way to show appreciation...

    • Posted May 9, 2013
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  • Fried sweet peas and bacon

    If there’s one vegetable that is well liked by children, it’s the great green peas. Green peas have a sweet flavor and can be cooked in a lot of ways. The vegetable is packed with protein for...

    • Posted March 3, 2013
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  • Japan’s food for the brains

    Japan is one of the advanced countries that produces the world’s best and brightest mathematicians and scientists. In a 2011 study by Trends in International Mathematics and Science,  the Japanese elementary grade school children scored 585 points...

    • Posted January 2, 2013
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  • Christmas ham

    Growing up, I recall with fond memories,  the delicious aroma of a traditional glazed ham my mother would cook each year  on Christmas Eve.  Christmas and New Year’s are two special days in the family when a...

    • Posted December 3, 2012
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  • Roast turkey in fresh aromatic herbs

    Thanksgiving Day is in a few weeks when the mighty bird is expected to grace this year’s dinner table.  Be reminded to order your big bird well in advance to make it in time for the grand...

    • Posted October 31, 2012
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  • Detox recipes

    Like machines that pick up dirt over time, our bodies are susceptible to toxins that impair our natural waste disposal system and overall body performance. These toxins need to be eliminated by nourishing ourselves with food containing...

    • Posted August 30, 2012
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  • Broccoli and tuna scacciata

                        I know how many parents out there struggle every meal time just to get  their children to eat more vegetables.  Coming from Italy, the land of world...

    • Posted July 1, 2012
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  • Home-made family pizza

    Sundays are when my wife takes a back seat from the kitchen so I can show my kids my culinary side from time to time.   When I am in charge of the kitchen, I want to serve...

    • Posted May 31, 2012
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  • Recycling leftover food

              I remember the very words of my grandma “never to waste food”. This is a good reminder especially for those who live in Japan where food is pricey. One of the reasons...

    • Posted May 1, 2012
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  • Baked kuromutsu

    Kuromutsu or Japanese blue fish is usually found throughout Japan’s coastline in the deep sea all year round. Seasonally, they are abundant in winter but you can find them in the Tsukiji fish market until early spring....

    • Posted February 29, 2012
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  • Sweet Valentine

      As Valentine rolls around,  sweet things come to mind.  What better way to express affection to your children than making them sweet cupcakes that appeal to sight and taste.  Kids adore cupcakes because they are light,...

    • Posted January 31, 2012
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  • Winter soups

       Tomato and Cheese Soup •12 ripe tomatoes, chopped • 5 cups beef stock • 3 tablespoons Italian tomato paste • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar • 2 teaspoons sugar • 3-5 chopped basil leaves • rock salt...

    • Posted December 30, 2011
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  • Creepy Halloween graveyard cake

    Creepy Halloween Graveyard Cake Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix 1½ cups chocolate frosting (see recipe below) ¼ cup shredded coconut Green food coloring 5-6 Milano cookies Assorted Halloween candies (candy skeletons, witches, mummies, pumpkins, etc…)*Directions: Prepare...

    • Posted September 29, 2011
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  • Vegetable risotto recipes

    AUTUMN VEGETARIAN RISOTTO Approx. serves 31 clove garlic 1 medium size onion 6 pcs. cherry tomato 5 pcs. small green bell pepper 150 gms canned red kidney beans 10 pcs. string beans 7 tbsps. extra virgin olive...

    • Posted August 31, 2011
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  • Sauteed pork and deep fried tofu

      Tofu or soy bean curd is a widely consumed food in Japan. Although its origin is Chinese, it has become an indispensable part of Japanese cuisine.The two kinds of tofu sold in supermarkets are momen (cotton)...

    • Posted June 8, 2011
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  • Nutritious eggplant recipes

    Eggplants, also known as “aubergine” in French or “nasu” in Japanese, are considered low-fat vegetables and very rich in essential minerals such as potassium, manganese magnesium and copper. It is a good source of minerals, vitamins C,...

    • Posted May 15, 2011
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  • Martha Stewart’s Silk Tie Easter Eggs

    Photo © Elena Derevtsova Small- to medium-size raw eggs Glass or enamel pot Silk ties cut into pieces large enough to cover an egg White sheets (or pillowcases or old tablecloths), cut into pieces to cover silk-wrapped...

    • Posted April 1, 2011
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  • Bon appe-cheap

       We don’t need to break the family budget in order to have a decent Valentine’s Day celebration. If taking the family out to a special dinner is not an option, here are some ideas how to...

    • Posted February 1, 2011
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  • The Thanksgiving roast with a twist

    Bored of baking the traditional cranberry, mashed potato and gravy stuff?  This practical recipe works with the bird of your choice; chicken or turkey,  whichever fits your oven! The Roast 2 cloves garlic pressed 2 tsp  salt...

    • Posted October 24, 2010
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  • The savoir-faire of French bread and pastry making

    As more and more mums join the workforce today,  the less time they have to bake  bread for the family, making buying from the boulangerie,  the more practical option. However,  the quality, aroma and freshness of baguette...

    • Posted October 24, 2010
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  • Olivier Oddos’ Seared red tuna, tapenade potato ravioli, and sea urchin emulsion

    Seared red tuna, tapenade potato ravioli, and sea urchin emulsion  Ingredients  (1 serving) 1 (130g) Red Tuna Steak • 3 large anchovies • 2 large basil leaves • 1 proscuitto sliced • Olive oil • Salt and...

    • Posted September 28, 2010
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