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Showing posts with label Recipicks. Show all posts

Lemon and White Chocolate Mousse Parfaits with Strawberries




Ingredients


  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 2/3 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
  • 1 3.5-ounce bar high-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Perugina), finely chopped
  • 5 cups sliced hulled strawberries (about 2 pounds)


Preparation


  • Whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and salt in medium metal bowl to blend. 
    Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water. Whisk until mixture is very thick and thermometer inserted into center registers 160°F to 170°F, about 6 minutes. 
    Remove bowl from over water. Cool lemon mousse base to room temperature.
  • Combine 1/4 cup cream and white chocolate in another medium metal bowl. 
    Set bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir constantly until chocolate is soft and almost melted. Remove bowl from over water and stir until white chocolate is melted and smooth. 
    Cool white chocolate mousse base to room temperature.
  • Beat remaining 2 2/3 cups cream in large bowl until firm peaks form. 
    Divide whipped cream between both mousse bases, folding in 1 cup at a time (about 3 cups for each).
  • Layer scant 1/4 cup lemon mousse in each of 8 parfait glasses or wineglasses; top with 2 tablespoons strawberries. Layer scant 1/4 cup white chocolate mousse over strawberries. 
    Repeat layering 1 more time. 

    DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. Cover and chill remaining strawberries.
  • Spoon strawberries over top of each parfait, if desired, and serve.

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Grilled Asian Chicken




Ingredients


  • 8 1/3-inch-thick rounds red onion
  • 8 large shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
  • 8 red radishes, trimmed, halved
  • 4 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
  • 1 large orange bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 8 strips
  • 1 1/4 cups Mango-Sesame Dressing, divided
  • 6 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray

Preparation:


  • Arrange all vegetables on large rimmed baking sheet. Brush vegetables lightly on both sides with 1/3 cup Mango-Sesame Dressing; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange chicken on sheet of foil. Brush both sides of chicken with 1/3 cup dressing, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    DO AHEAD Vegetables and chicken can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Coat grill rack generously with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill vegetables until just tender, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes for onion rounds and 4 minutes for mushrooms, radishes, bok choy, and pepper strips. Return all vegetables to same baking sheet.
  • Grill chicken until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to cutting board. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Cool 2 chicken breasts; wrap and chill for Asian Chicken-Noodle Salad.
  • Arrange remaining 4 chicken breasts and vegetables on platter. 

    Serve with remaining dressing.

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Tear Free Onions


Hello   fellows, I am sharing this day a new tip. This is how to have a Tear-Free Cutting of  Onions. I have  just simply seen this on a TV show hosted by Rick Bayless "Mexico: One Plate Timer". 

A very simple, yet easiest way to decrease the eye-sting power of the onion you are cutting. Just simply soak the peeled onions into the water for a moment and then chop! This is definitely an interesting twist on cutting onions not only does it eliminate tears, it also brings out their true flavor without being so harsh.

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The World's Best Spice

The world of the rich and famous is fascinating for many of us.
They lead the life many of us want and they do what we only dream of us.
Being a food fanatic, this time we’ll have a look at the most expensive foods in the world,
most expensive drinks, deserts or spices.


Saffron, a spice grown worldwide, is derived from the saffron crocus flower. A pound of dry saffron (0.45 kg) requires 50,000 to 75,000 flowers to make, meaning an entire football field of these flowers. Requiring so much resources and labor, prices for the spice go around US$500/pound to US$5,000/pound (US$1100 to US$11,000 per kilogram).

 Saffron originated in Arabia, but the plant was brought to Spain in the eight century. Today, Spain in the major exporter of the spice. saffron is well worth the price, it has been contributed with promoting lower rates of heart disease. It is used to alleviate fatigue and exhaustion, because it works to strengthen the heart and nervous system
Saffron can be made into milk, which offers preventive care for people with slight cardiac problems.Saffron is also used to improve the mood and clear the brain, where you can think well.When buying saffron chose strands over powder, the strands contain a better flavor. When storing saffron keep in airtight container in a cool dry place.

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