Re: Hear Ye Hear Ye!!! Calling all guppies/guppans!!!
TLk Bhai I'll keep kheer in mind for if & when rice will be the main ingredient.
Here is what I got. I don't have pictures though.
Thick & Rich Creamy Tomato Soup
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onions, very finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
4 garlic cloves, (minced or finely chopped)
2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
3 cups tomato juice, divided
1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
3 -4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Croutons
Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Directions:
1 In a bowl combine 2 cups tomato juice with crushed tomatoes and milk.
2 In a saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat.
3 Add in onion and dried oregano; saute until softened (about 3 minutes).
4 Add in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
5 Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
6 Slowly add in the tomato/milk mixture whisking constantly to remove any lumps; bring to a boil stirring frequently until bubbly and thickened, then season with sugar, salt and pepper (the mixture will be quite thick).
7 Reduce heat to low, add in remaining 1 cup of tomato juice (or more) and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour (can simmer longer if desired, if the soup is still too thick for your liking add in more tomato juice and keep seasoning with salt and pepper if needed during cooking).
8 Ladle into bowl then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and croutons.
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients:
40 cherry tomatoes
7 1/2 ounces tuna
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons onions, grated
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon heavy cream, to moisten
Directions:
1 Cut thin slice from stem end of each tomato.
2 Remove pulp, and invert on paper towel to drain.
3 Combine all other ingredients to form a creamy consistency.
4 Stuff tomatoes using a small spoon.
5 Garnish with parsley.
6 Make ahead and chill.
Caesar Club Sandwich
Ingredients:
• 2 split (1 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
• Olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large garlic clove, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup good mayonnaise
• 1 large ciabatta bread
• Lettuce washed & dried
• 1 large tomato sliced
• 2 to 3 ounces Parmesan cheese shaved
Directions
1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2 Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan skin side up. Rub the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until cooked through. Cool slightly, discard the skin and bones, and slice the meat thickly. Set aside.
3 Place the garlic and parsley in the bowl of a food processor and process until minced. Add mustard, lemon juice, and mayonnaise and process again to make a smooth dressing. (Refrigerate the Caesar dressing if not using it immediately.)
4 Slice the ciabatta in half horizontally and separate the top from the bottom. Toast the bread in the oven, cut side up, for 5 to 7 minutes; cool slightly.
5 Spread the cut sides of each piece with the Caesar dressing. Place half the lettuce on the bottom piece of bread and then layer in order: the tomato slices, shaved Parmesan, and sliced chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and finish with another layer of lettuce. Place the top slice of ciabatta on top and cut in thirds crosswise. Serve at room temperature.
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