Articles tagged “Spices”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Make an Indian Rice Dish By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Dec 11 2007 Yesterday I introduced you to India's Vegetarian Cooking by Monisha Bharadwaj and today I'm going to give you a recipe from that book. This is a very fast dish to make, with the preparation time at about 10 minutes and the cooking at about 30 minutes, so you could make it for a quick, nutritious supper after... + READ MORE

Detox Your Home: Freshen Your Space Naturally By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Dec 5 2007 Your air freshener may be primed to whisk you off to an alpine meadow in springtime or a verdant oasis after a rain shower, but it could also be blasting a raft of toxic contaminants all around you. DEP: di-ethyl phthalate; DBP: di-n-butyl phthalate; DIBP: di-isobutyl phthalate; DMP: di-methyl phthalate; DIHP:... + READ MORE

Slap on a Spiked Vodka Aftershave By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 29 2007 Here's something a little festive for the boys: A spiked vodka aftershave infused with fragrant spices. We adapted a recipe that was originally printed in the Nov/Dec 2004 issue of ReadyMade.Spiked Vodka Aftershave 1/2 cup vodkafragrant spice blend1/2 cup mineral water Sweet blend:1 whole star anise1 cinnamon stick,... + READ MORE

Make Simple Preserves By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Food & Health Nov 26 2007 Before Old Man Winter comes a-callin', make sure none of fall's bounty goes to waste by preserving some of the season's harvest, extending the lives of delectable fruits and vegetables well into the lean winter months when produce choices are scarce. Pumpkin and Apricot Chutney 1 cup red onions, choppedA large chunk of + READ MORE

Dip Garden Cuttings into Ground Cinnamon By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Nov 26 2007 The domestic doyennes at Martha Stewart (November 2006) suggest one way you can spice up your garden: Dip your garden cuttings in ground cinnamon before potting. + READ MORE

Get Cooking! Your Thanksgiving Roundup By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 20 2007 Whether you are hosting your own Thanksgiving spread or are lucky enough to be a guest providing one food element, Planet Green has some recipe suggestions from soup to dessert and some notes on enjoying the meal.And finally, give some thought to enjoying the day and the company.Thanksgiving is, by it's nature, a meal... + READ MORE

Make a Thanksgiving Starter: Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 16 2007 Now that you have learned how to make chicken and vegetable stock, here is a really easy soup that you can make as a first course for your Thanksgiving dinner. Personally, I don't mind potato chunks in the soup, but a smooth soup is more elegant if you are serving it for company.Sweet Potato and Ginger SoupServes 8 6... + READ MORE

Stocking your Kitchen : Make Vegetable Stock By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 14 2007 Kelly Rossiter is taking us through cooking basics; start here and see them all here. Or you can heat some olive oil or butter in the pot, and cook the vegetables for 10 or 15 minutes over a medium heat, and then add the water and follow the rest of the directions. + READ MORE

Rescue Cold, Aching Feet By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 9 2007 Revive cold winter feet with a sultry blend of cayenne, cinnamon, and ginger. Orange Spice Foot Mask 1/2 cup whole oats1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 tablespoons warm water1 teaspoon olive oil1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated4 drops sweet orange essential oil 1. + READ MORE

Make an Impression at Thanksgiving: Rosemary-Apple-Cranberry Galette By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 8 2007 In an earlier post I was discussing the ways to have a healthy Thanksgiving. Light, Flakey Whole Wheat Pastry 1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes1/4 ice water 1. + READ MORE

Have a Healthy Thanksgiving By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 6 2007 Just in time for the big dinner the University of Michigan Health System has some tips for how to make it through Thanksgiving without adding any weight. We know the cook was hard at work in the kitchen all day, but don't let anyone bully you into another spoonful of mashed potatoes or another slice of turkey with... + READ MORE

Make Thai Green Curry Soup By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 2 2007 Now that you have your kitchen set up for Thai cooking, we are going to walk through a recipe to make a green curry soup. The ingredients you will need are peanut or vegetable oil, garlic, fresh ginger, green curry paste, chicken breast (if using), mushrooms, red pepper, chicken or vegetable stock or water, fish sauce, + READ MORE

Make an Impression at Thanksgiving By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 1 2007 Okay, the fun and games of Halloween are over and now it is time to turn your attention to the serious business of Thanksgiving.Roast Pumpkin with Arugula and Candied Pumpkin Seeds 1 tbsp unsalted butter1 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp ground cumin1/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp paprika1/4 tsp cayenne1/2 cup raw green (hulled) pumpkin... + READ MORE

Stock your Kitchen Part 3: Thai Cooking By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Oct 31 2007 Kelly Rossiter is offering ideas about cooking basics; see introduction here. So forget the take-away and we'll get you ready to cook.Cooking oils: Peanut oil, vegetable oil, sesame oil Canned and bottled goods: Soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, coconut milk ( I always use light coconut milk because it tastes the... + READ MORE

Make Yourself a Chinese Dinner By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Oct 29 2007 Kelly Rossiter is offering ideas about cooking basics; see introduction here. Heat a wok or frying pan and add about 1 tablespoon of oil in the bottom and heat until hot.Add the minced onions, garlic, chili sauce and ginger and stir fry for about 20 seconds. + READ MORE

Make Your Own Granola Bars By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Food & Health Oct 19 2007 Why settle for store-bought granola or trail-mix bars pumped full of preservatives-not to mention wastefully individually packaged-when you can whip up a batch of your own, licketty-split? Difficulty level: EasySneaky Chef Grab -n Go Crispy Granola Bars: Makes about 18 bars2/3 cup rolled oats, ground in a food... + READ MORE

Cooking Basics: Stocking Your Kitchen By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Oct 19 2007 Kelly Rossiter is offering ideas about cooking basics; see introduction here. Produce: Eggs, onions (I keep my onions in the refrigerator because they don't make you cry if they are cold when you slice them), garlic, potatoes, lettuce, green onions, carrots, celery, milk, Parmesan cheese, butter or margarine-your... + READ MORE