HomeMaker's Tips and Guide

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Garlic Mushroom Dip

Garlic Mushroom Dip Combining dips with different kinds of food is the secret to easy, stress-free entertaining at home. Ingredients: 500g dry mushrooms 6 cloves garlic 2 tbsp butter ½ cup milk ¼ cup cream 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt Methods: 1. Fry garlic in a non-stick pan... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 9, 2007

ALL BY MYSELF!

Potato patties with bacon strips This is a quick and easy meal to prepare when you are eating alone. Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese ½ tbsp cream ½ tsp oregano, chopped 1 medium tomato, chopped (optional) salt and white pepper to taste A few strips... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Stuff it!!

Stuffed Button Mushrooms Ingredients: 8 pieces medium button mushrooms, stem removed 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1 small tomato 3 cloves garlic, peeled 3 olives, pitted 1 tbsp roasted pine nuts 2 tsp castor sugar ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup parmesan cheese ground black pepper to taste Method: 1. Place... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 29, 2007

100 LOVE Thrust!

Grilled Bacon and Asparagus Ingredients: 150g streaky bacon, thinly sliced 16-20 stalks medium-size asparagus, trimmed and blanched ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly ground black pepper organic salt Method: 1. Wrap asparagus individually with a thin... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Beef Pastrami

Beef Pastrami Tapas Ingredients: 180g shredded beef pastrami lettuce, torn 1 medium-length French loaf, sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup olive oil 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar Method: 1. Heat oil in a pan and roast garlic until caramelized. 2. Remove from heat to cool, add vinegar and set aside. 3.... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 26, 2007

Delicious Rolled Cabbage

Rolled Cabbage Ingredients: Servings: 4 persons 4 large leaves of cabbage 4 pcs of thinly sliced red carrots 1 onion 1 cup stock (A) 150 gm ground beef 1 egg 2 tbsp bread crumbs seasoning, salt, pepper 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour Method: 1. Separate leaves from cabbage without tearing. Cut off the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Sole SURPRISE!

Sole Surprise Ingredients 170 gm prawns 4 pcs sole fillets or white fish fillets (app. 170gm each) 30 gm butter 1 red chilly ) finely 3 cloves garlic ) chopped 1 medium onion ) Seasoning: Salt, pepper, juice from ½ lemon Eggwash: 1 egg - whisked 1 tbsp milk 2 tbsp water Flour Breadcrumbs Method: 1.... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Prawn Mango Curry

Curry is a must have dish in most Malaysian cuisine. Curry sauce is an excellent dipping to be eaten with bread. Prawn Mango Curry Ingredients: 350gm prawns 2 large green mangoes A) 40 gm freshly grated coconut 3 tsp coriander - grounded ½ tsp chilli powder 6 dried chilies - soaked 2 tbsp water 2... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Hot Sour Soup

Hot Sour Soup Ingredients: 300g chicken meat, diced 150g button mushrooms 50g szechwan vegetable ) cut into 100g bamboo shoots ) very fine 100g carrot ) shreds 2 litres chicken stock ½ tsp salt 2 tbsp cornflour ¼ cup water 2 tsp white vinegar drops of sesame oil 1 egg, light beaten 3 small onions )... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Minced Sauce Noodles.

Minced sauce noodle s Ingredients: (servings for 4 persons) 1 packet noodles (of your choice) 4 tbsp oil A) 1 clove garlic chopped 2 tbsp soya bean paste B) 250 minced beef/chicken 50g button mushrooms C) 500ml water ½tbsp salt 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp cooking white wine D) ½ cucumber (cut into strips) 1... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 19, 2007

How to make Sweet and Sour Spareribs!

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Thursday, October 18, 2007

Six Earthly Treasures!

O.K. Vegetarians, I have not forgotten you. Here is an easy to prepare dish for a quickie meal. Six Earthly Treasures Ingredients: 90gm fresh button mushroom (cut into halves) 90gm green peas 90gm sweet corns ) 110gm white carrots ) cut 110gm red carrots ) into 2 large chilies ) cubes 1 medium size... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Honey Chicken Wings!

Related to my post in 'Sex and Health' on the goodness of honey, I am giving you the use of honey for cooking. This is my one of my favorite dish which I often served in my parties and gatherings. Ingredients: 1 kg chicken wings 4 tbsp soy sauce ) 1 pip garlic ) 1 cm piece ginger ) mix 1 tbsp honey... Sign in to see full entry.

Lesson for Parents!

Don't try to teach by seduction. For example, Bella does not like beans but you want her to eat them. When she refuses, you say, "But, Bella, you know you like beans. All your friends like beans. Ann eats beans, Maria eats beans, Sue eats beans." Well, you have continued this method for some years.... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Recipes to Seduce!

Think what you could do with rich chocolate sauce, when you're not pouring it over ice=cream, that is. How about the sensation of an oyster sliding down your throat, does it bring back spine-tingling memories? Here are two recipes that you can eat them or play with them - they're good any way.... Sign in to see full entry.

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