Sunday, 3 May 2015

Mexican Corn-Bean salad

Mexican Corn-Bean salad <10 Portions>

Ingredients:
1 cup of canned black beans, washed, rinsed
1 cup of corn, off the cob, washed, rinsed
1/2 cup of red peppers, chopped
1/2 cup of yellow/orange peppers, chopped
1/2 cup coriander/cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup salsa, chunky
1/5th cup olive oil
3 tea spoons of Tex Mex, spice
* salt-pepper
2 tea spoons garlic, minced
1 tea spoon Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 tea spoon fresh lemon/lime juice

Method:
In a big bowl mix everything using a whisk. Season with salt-pepper. Serve chilled. Very easy to make and very refreshing, especially during the summer months!

Friday, 1 May 2015

Maple Haven Tapioca

Maple Haven Tapioca <10 PORTIONS>

Ingredients:
10 cups of tapioca, cooked, soft, chilled
5 cups of coconut milk
500 ml. of maple syrup
5 cups of fresh mango, ripened, cubed

Method:
Take 10 serving dessert bowls. Split the tapioca equally. Split the mangoes the same way. Pour the coconut milk and the maple syrup on top the same way. Serve chilled. Very refreshing and healthy. Great flavour!

Asian Cosmo Rice Salad

Asian Cosmo Rice Salad <10 Portions>

Ingredients:
10 cups of rice, cooked, chilled
1 cup of apricots, dried, chopped
1 cup of cranberries, dried
1/2 cup of raisins, washed
2 tea spoons of curry powder
* salt-pepper
1 cup of mayonnaise
1/5th tea spoon of nutmeg, ground
5 tea spoons of olive oil
5 tea spoons of rice vinegar

Method:
* While you are cooking the rice, make sure you add the curry powder in the rice.

In a big bowl, add the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, nutmegs & olive oil. Mix it well with a whisk. Add the rest of the ingredients. Toss it well. Season with salt-pepper. Serve chilled. Very tasty and fresh.


Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Kale Rupar

Kale Rupar (10 portions)

Ingredients:
5 bunches of kale, washed, chopped
1/2 tea spoon of mustard seed, whole
1/4 th cup of garlic, minced
1/4th cup of onions, chopped
2 tea spoons of olive oil
1 tea spoon of butter
* salt-pepper
1/2 cup of red pepper, chopped
1 tea spoon of cumin seed, whole

Method:
In a cooking pot saute the rep pepper, with the whole cumin, mustard seeds, garlic, onions, using the olive oil and the butter for 1 min. Add the kale and cook it for 2-3 more min. Season with salt-pepper. Serve hot either with some mashed potatoes, rice or any other side dishes. Very healthy and tasty!

Red Beet Salad

Red Beet Salad (10 Portions)

Ingredients:
4 lbs. of red beets, steamed, peeled, cubed
1/2 cup of sweet relish
1/4th cup of coriander/cilantro leaves, chopped
* salt-pepper
2 tea spoons of olive oil
1/4th cup of sun dried tomatoes, minced
1/2 tea spoon of ground cumin
1/2 tea spoon of smoked paprika

10 cups of mesclun salad <spring mix>


Method:
In a big bowl, toss all of the above ingredients. Chill it in the fridge for 15 min. Serve this amazing salad on top of the spring mix. Very healthy, refreshing and easy to make!

Monday, 27 April 2015

Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup: <10 Portions/Servings>

Ingredients:
250 gm. of red lentil <Rinsed with cold water>
1.5 lt. of water
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup of chopped garlic
1/2 cup of chopped onions
2 tea spoons of chopped ginger
1 cup of potatoes, potatoes, cubes
1 cup of peeled carrots, cubes
1/2 cup of tomatoes, cubes
1 tea spoon of turmeric powder
* salt/pepper
1/4 cup of butter
2 tea spoon of olive oil
1/2 cup of cilantro/coriander leaves, chopped

Method:
Saute the onion, ginger, garlic, with the potatoes, carrots and tomatoes for 2-3 min. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for 45 min. or till you see that the lentils are cooked properly. Season with salt/pepper.  Add the coriander at the end. Serve hot. Very healthy and winter refreshing soup!

Saturday, 28 March 2015

Beef Gumbo

Beef Gumbo, 10 Servings:

NB: This soup was originated first time in Louisiana, USA by the Creole people during the 18th century. If you want, you can make seafood Gumbo by switching with Beef.

Ingredients:
1.5 Lt. of beef broth/stock
2 cups of beef, cooked (Sauteed), cut in 1 inch cubes
1 cup of Okra, lightly sauteed with butter
1/2 cup of onions, chopped
2-3 tea spoons of garlic, chopped
1/2 tea spoon of ginger, minced
1/2 tea spoon of ground cumin
1/2 cup of celery, small cubes
1/2 cup of carrots, small cubes
1/2 cup of red pepper & yellow or orange pepper, small cubes
1-2 bay leaves
1/4 cup of olive oil
2 tea spoon of butter
* salt-pepper

Method:
In a big stock pot, saute all the vegetables with the oil.Add all other ingredients except the Okra. Cook it for 30 min. on a medium heat. Add the Okra. Season with salt-pepper. Serve hot. Very tasty and a perfect winter soup!