Dec 15, 2007

Tomato

  • dapat mengurangkan risiko kanser terhadap organ-organ terutama pundi prostat
  • sistem pertahanan badan dpt berfungsi dengan baik
  • bersifat alkali, perlu dalam imbangan badan akibat kerap mengambil makanan bersifat berasid
  • mengurangkan gejala sakit kepala, keletihan, susah tidur, sakit sendi, susah hadam, sakit-sakit otot dan pelbagai lagi

Oct 7, 2007

Baked Barbecue Sauce Chicken

Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 1/2 pounds skinless chicken pieces
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce or ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 cup water
Directions:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the margarine. Add the onion to the skillet.
  • Put the chicken in a casserole dish.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the onion and boil for 3 minutes. Pour over the chicken. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour.

Oct 6, 2007

Moroccan Chicken Soup

Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, or 18 ounces chicken tenders
  • 1 medium onion, about 8 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon hot paprika or 3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 2 medium zucchini, about 12 ounces
  • 1/2 cup instant couscous
  • 1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 sprigs cilantro

Directions:

  • Put the oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cut the chicken into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes.
  • Add to the skillet, raise the heat to high and stir once or twice.
  • While the chicken browns, peel and quarter the onion and put in a food processor.
  • Pulse until just chopped. Or chop by hand.
  • Add the onion, cumin, ginger and paprika to the skillet.
  • Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the stock to the skillet, scraping any bits from the bottom with a wide wooden spoon.
  • Cover and bring to a boil, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, trim the zucchini and slice in half lengthwise.
  • Then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide half moons.
  • When the soup comes to a boil, add the zucchini and the couscous to the skillet, stir and cover.
  • Open the can of chickpeas into a small colander, rinse and drain briefly.
  • Add to the skillet.
  • Cover and let the soup return to a boil, then lower the heat slightly so the soup simmers briskly for 4 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chop the leaves from the cilantro sprigs. Stir into the soup, cook for 1 minute and serve.

Grilled Ginger Teriyaki Tuna

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds sushi-quality tuna
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup sake
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 dried chili pepper (optional)
  • Chopped scallions, greens only

Directions:

  • Rinse the tuna under cold water and drain in a colander.
  • Cut the steaks into 6 pieces and place in a bowl.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients except the scallions in a medium saucepan over medium heat and heat until thickened, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps. Let cool.
  • Pour the marinade over the tuna and rub the mixture all over the fish. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for 1 hour if possible.
  • Prepare a medium-high fire for grilling and brush the grill with oil.
  • Place the grill about 4 inches above the coals.
  • Grill the tuna for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side for rare, 5 to 6 minutes for medium rare. (You may also sear the fish in a heavy frying pan brushed with vegetable oil, heating the pan until it is very hot and searing the tuna on both sides, covered, over very high heat.)
  • Distribute onto plates, cover with scallion greens and serve immediately.

Oct 4, 2007

Apricot Chicken Divine

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 skinned chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup white flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt the margarine with the oil in a shallow baking pan.
  • Meanwhile, shake the chicken in a plastic bag filled with the flour and salt until the chicken is coated.
  • Place the chicken in a single layer in the baking pan and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Combine the apricot preserves, mustard and yogurt.
  • Spread the apricot mixture on the chicken and bake for 30 minutes more, or until done.
  • Just before serving, brown the almonds lightly in a toaster oven.
  • Sprinkle over the chicken and serve over rice.
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