Friday, August 19, 2011

PICKLED JALAPENOS

Are pickled jalapenos your favourite in burgers, subs, salads or tacos etc?? So here is a homemade pickled jalapenos recipe just for you.


Ingredients:
250gm Jalapeno
1 cup Cider Vinegar
3/4 cup Water
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sugar
A pinch Turmeric
1 clove of Garlic

Recipe:
Slice jalapeno in rings in desired length ( half a cm or 1/3 of cm).
In a large bowl make a ice bath (water with ice).
Take water in a pan and bring it to a boil. Add sliced jalapeno and boil for 1 minute.
Take out jalapeno and transfer to the ice bath. Drain the cooled jalapeno and place them in a jar.
Lightly crush the garlic once and add to jar.
In a pan take vinegar, add 3/4 cup water, turmeric, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Fill the jar of jalapeno with brine, covering the jalapenos completely. Discard the leftover brine.
Allow to cool down slightly. Place the lid on the jar and store in refrigerator.
Refrigerate for at least 2 days before using. Can be used for around a month if stored in refrigerator.




Why buy pickled jalapeno from supermarket when you can make them at your home.

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Thursday, August 11, 2011

ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE

Ingredients:
4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 tsp Salt
1/3 tsp Pepper powder

Recipe:
Place all the ingredient in a bowl and mix well till combined.

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Friday, August 5, 2011

FRENCH DRESSING

Ingredients:
6 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1/3 tsp Pepper Powder

Recipe:
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Ingredients:

6 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar

 Recipe:
Combine oil and vinegar in bottle. Screw the cap on bottle and shake until combined.
Vinaigrette is ready to coat the salad.


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BALSAMIC DRESSING

Ingredients:
5 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Mild Mustard
1 tsp Brown Sugar
1 clove of Garlic
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper powder

Recipe:
Mince the garlic and transfer it in a bowl.
Add mustard to it and mix with the help of spoon.
Now add sugar, salt, pepper and mix well to a smooth paste.
Add half of vinegar at a time and mix well.
Add 1 tbsp of olive oil at a time and whisk with whisker.
Balsamic dressing is ready to top the salads.


Note : If you don't like the taste of garlic, omit it.
          You can swap olive oil with virgin or extra virgin olive oil.

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