Squid Ink Risotto
Level: Intermediate Total: 55 min Active: 45 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients .Good extra-virgin olive oil, for cooking and drizzling .1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice .Kosher salt .2 cups arborio rice .1 1/2 to 2 cups dry white wine .3 to 4 cups chicken stock, kept HOT .2 tablespoons squid ink .10 ounces calamari tubes and tentacles, cleaned and tubes sliced into long strips .2 tablespoons unsalted butter .1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano .Fresh chives or micro bull's blood, for garnish, optional Directions: Step1： Coat a large saucepan generously with olive oil over medium heat....
Steak Diane
Try eating a French meal, To feel the romance of the French. Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 15 min Prep: 15 min Inactive: 45 min Cook: 15 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: . 1 quart low-sodium beef stock Four 6 to 8-ounce filet mignons .1 teaspoon kosher salt .1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper .4 tablespoons butter5.2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil .3 cups thinly sliced cremini mushrooms .2 shallots, sliced .4 cloves garlic, minced .1/2 cup brandy .1/2 cup dry red wine .1 tablespoon Dijon mustard .1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Step1： Pairs well with: cabernet. Step2： Add the beef stock...
How to Make Burritos
Burritos are a favorite food of many people, Making burritos at home is also fun. Today I'm going to tell you how to make burritos. You can turn a taco into a burrito just by folding the tortilla differently. Burritos start with flour tortillas that are folded and rolled to completely enclose a filling. Fry them and you get a chimichanga—a specialty of Sonora, Mexico. Supersize the tortilla and fill it with rice, meat, beans, and more, and you have a Mission-style burrito popularized in the Mission District of San Francisco. Let's make it together. Step 1: Make Burrito Filling...
How to make a delicious muffin
A muffin is a delicious food，also know as the muffin mixing method, refers to a standard procedure of mixing ingredients together in a specific order. (This is the basic method used in nearly all quick breads.) For muffins, the dry ingredients are whisked together in a large mixing bowl, while the wet ingredients are mixed together in another bowl or measuring cup before the two are added to each other. The muffin method also requires that the wet ingredients be added to the dry ingredients, never the other way around, and mixed gingerly. Once the wet mixture meets the dry...
How to Eat Foods Without Preservatives
If you are trying to avoid preservatives in your diet, it is essential to learn how to identify them. Food manufacturers have an array of preservatives and additives that they add to foods for a host of reasons. Many times, food preservatives are commonly added to slow or prevent undesirable spoilage, discoloration, flavor loss, bacterial growth and mold or microbial growth. Although many preservatives have gotten a bad reputation, they do keep our foods safe from very harmful bacteria like botulism. Read labels carefully and work towards being an informed consumer so you can avoid foods or food products with...
How to Store Baby Food
It’s important to store baby food properly so that it stays safe to consume. Luckily, there are only a couple of simple guidelines to remember! You can store unopened, store-bought baby food in the pantry and any opened or homemade baby food can be stored in the refrigerator or the freezer. Use the refrigerator or the submersion method to thaw frozen baby food and either the microwave or the stovetop to heat it up. Keeping Baby Food in the Pantry, Refrigerator, or Freezer 1.Keep unopened, store-bought baby food in a cool, dark place for 1-2 years. Store-bought baby food typically doesn't...
How to Overcome an Addiction to Fast Food
Fast food has become a common staple in the diet of many people. The recent controversy over how unhealthy fast food is has led many individuals to start looking for effective ways to break their fast food habits and choose healthier meal options. Regardless of why you choose fast food, it is important to understand that you can break the habit. Following these tips can help you decrease your fast food consumption and may steer you towards a healthier way of eating. 1.Stock your pantry, refrigerator and freezer with healthy foods. Always keep a stock of healthy items at home. This will allow...
How to Get Enough Protein on a Raw Food Diet
While your raw food diet probably provides most of the nutrients you need, you may want to make sure you're getting enough protein. Keep reading to learn about the protein-rich plant and animal foods that will help you meet your dietary needs! Eating Protein from Plant-Based Sources 1.Select a variety of fruit. Many types of fruit contain 4 – 8% protein. This is less than many other high-protein plant sources, but eating a variety of high-protein fruits can boost your protein intake and ensure you get other vital nutrients. 2.Enjoy some leafy greens. Many vegetables contain protein, but leafy greens in particular pack...