Sunday, September 21, 2008

A Great New Recipe




I tried this recipe this morning. Very yummy.

Fiesta Corn, Pepper, And Black Bean Salad

1 sweet red pepper, diced
1 sweet green pepper, diced
1 sweet yellow pepper, diced
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 15oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
4 tblsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. lime juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 15oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained

Mix and toss well. Yield: 6-8 servings

Source: Taste of Home Brand Name Cookbook, Fall 2005

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Duh!

DUDE, GET THE JOB DONE FIRST!!!!

An Eagles rookie celebrates his touchdown a little too early.....

Sunday, September 14, 2008

You Have to Love SNL -- Direct to Video





Well, NBC failed to acknowledge my email inquiry about posting this video. I tried in good faith. Here's the direct video. Enjoy.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

A Fabulous Stir Fry Recipe

I just tried this recipe today to add a twist to my stir frying of chicken. It is very yummy and easily adaptable. The key may be to use good butchershop chicken (if you have access).

>Spicy Stir-Fried Garlic Pepper Chicken

This deliciously sauted chicken is easy to prepare and will make an excellent snack or may be used as a filling for Tacos, Burritos, or Sandwiches.

Ingredients: (makes 6 - 8 servings)

2 pounds (900 gms) Chicken (boneless cubes)

2 tablespoons Oil (veg., olive or corn)

2 teaspoons Garlic chopped/paste

1 cup Onions Diced

3 peppers (red, yellow, green, and/or orange)

2 teaspoons Lemon/Lime juice

2 teaspoons Spice 'N Flavor Garam Masala

1 Tbsp. Coriander (cilantro) leaves chopped, Salt to taste

Method:

1.Marinate the chicken with lemon juice,

salt and SPICE 'N FLAVOR Garam Masala and set aside for 30 mins.

2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan,

add the chicken, garlic and stir-fry on medium fire for 10 mins.

3. Add the onions, bell pepper, 3 tablespoons of water and stir-fry for 5 mins.

or until the chicken become brownish and dry.

4. Turn off the heat and garnish with the coriander (cilantro) leaves.

Chef's Tip s:

* Add a variety of bell peppers (green, yellow and red) for a colorful dish.

* Add chopped spring onions and celery in step 3 for added flavor.

* You may use the above recipe for stir-frying Chicken Liver, Turkey, Veal, or vegetables

(Potatoes, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower or Tofu).

* To use as a spice rub mix 1 teaspoon of Spice 'N Flavor Garam Masala with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Serve hot as an appetizer or with rice (boiled or pilaf), Indian breads, pita bread, Tacos, Burritos or any other bread.