Cocktail - Habibi

A glass of Cocktail after a pizza is definitely a luxury and enjoyment of the day.

I came across this cocktail as I was flipping through a magazine one day.
It is Habibi, an arab word which mean My Beloved.

As the name suggests, this cocktail is elegantly pure, sweet, deliciously subtle, warm and stylish looking with many fond memories to create.


To begin making Habibi, here are the ingredients and ways it should be concocted.
Get ready and get set go...

Ingredients:

30mL Vodka
45mL Apple Juice
15mL Monin Rose
Adequate Ice Cubes
Spanish Saffron

Methods

1) Chill boston shaker and martini glass with ice cubes.
2) Pour Vodka, Apple Juice and Monin Rose Syrup into Boston Glass.
3) Fill with ice and shake till exterior of bostin tin frost up.
4) Pour cocktail over the strainer into martini glass.
5) Place strands of Spanish saffron onto cocktail.


Additional comment:
Vodka is the best spirit to keep around at all times.
It is the most popular base spirit for cocktails. With a only a few mixers and liqueurs you can make a variety of cocktails, each with their own distinct taste. This is a collection of vodka cocktail recipes listed with their main ingredients.

Vegetarian Pizzas

It is Good Friday today.

According to Christianity, Good Friday, also called Holy Friday, Great Friday or Black Friday, is a religious holiday observed primarily by adherents to Christianity commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Golgotha, an event central to Christian theology. The holiday is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and often coincides with the Jewish observance of Passover.

On this day, some will opt for a non-meat dish or vegetarian dish. Though it is not really religiously compulsory.

Hence, as you all may guess.. my recommendation today is a Vegetarian Pizza.



Ingredients

1 pizza dough (Boboli or Pillsbury, etc.)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups spinach leaves (fresh, or 1 cup defrosted frozen)
1/2 cup mushroom
1/2 cup tomato, chopped
1/2 cup broccoli floret (small)
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped (preferably yellow or orange)
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, slivered
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2) Prepare pizza dough according to directions (if using a recipe) and cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees (if desired, and omit this step entirely if using pre-cooked dough).
3) Mix tomato paste with 1/4 cup water and add a bit more, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Add garlic and mix well.
4) Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough, leaving a half inch or so for crust.
5) Sprinkle toppings over pizza, more or less in order given. (If you prefer to end with the cheese, that's okay too.).
6) Sprinkle with seasonings.
7) Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
8) Slice and eat.

Serving for 6, 1 pie

Veggie Casserole

A pot of hot nutritious veggie dish shall be my menu for today....

Serving: 4 pax,
Time to prepare: ~ 25 - 35 mins



Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
2 green onions, chopped
2 Tbs. olive or vegetable oil
3/4 cup sliced green bell pepper
3/4 cup sliced red bell pepper
4 carrots
1 turnip
1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) vegetable or beef broth
2 Tbs. tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
Hot pepper sauce to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
4 Tbs. lemon juice
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen peas


Directions
In a large pan saute the onions in the heated oil until translucent. Stir in the peppers and saute 5 minutes longer.

Meanwhile, peel and slice the carrots. Peel and dice the turnip. Stir carrots and turnips into the onions, along with the cabbage, broth, tomato paste, garlic, seasonings and lemon juice
Cover and bring to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in the peas and cook 5 minutes longer. Serve hot.

Chicken Parmasean Pasta

A dish that require 50 mins to prepare.

Today's Recommendation: Chicken Parmasean Pasta


Ingredients:

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
3 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1-1/2 cups 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
6 oz. spaghetti, cooked, drained

Directions

1) DIP chicken in egg whites, then in bread crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of chicken. Place in greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
2) BAKE at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
3) Top with 2 cups of the spaghetti sauce and cheeses. Sprinkle with oregano.
4) Bake an additional 5 minutes or until mozzarella cheese is melted.
5) SERVE over hot pasta tossed with remaining 1 cup spaghetti sauce, heated.


Number of Servings: 6

Toufu Steam Eggs

Steam Eggs seem to be my favourite dish...
My recommendation today is Toufu Steam Eggs from Love 97.2.
I find the recipe easy to follow and delicious.

Hesitate no further. Try and appreciate it.

Ingredients A
Chicken breast meat : 250g (minced)

Ingredients B
Silken Tofu : 150g (squashed)

Ingredients C (mix well)
Egg: 2 nos.
Salted egg white : 2 nos.
Light soy sauce : 1/2 tbsp
Sesame oil : 1/2tbsp
Pepper : 1/4 tsp
Sugar : 1/2 tsp
Water : 2 tbsp

Ingredients D
Salted egg yolk : 2 nos. (cut into small pieces)

Method:
1) Combine Ingredients A and Ingredients B, mix well
2) Add Ingredients C, mix until well combined
3) Pour mixture into a steaming bowl; distribute salted egg yolks over the surface of the mixture
4) Bring steamer to a boil, steam over high heat for about 30 min. or till cooked.

Pu Erh Tea

Pu’Erh is a large leafed tea from the Yunnan province in China. It has been popular and used widely in the province as a medicinal tea.

According to the research study in the Tea Culture Exchange Centre, Pu'Erh Tea is very effective in:

1) Reducing high cholesterol and blood fat.
2) Good for reducing uric acid, recommendable for gout.
3) A Glass of Puerh tea each day enables a healthy gastro-intestinal tract
4) Good for those with excessive stomach gas and constipation

Besides, Puerh Tea can be kept for a long time, the older the better.

We have bought a few compressed cakes as in shown in the picture below during our Yunnan Trip for the above health reasons.