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!
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
>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,
(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.