How to Make an Earthquake Cake -- Dessert Video Recipe #VideoRecipes

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Earthquake Cake

Rich and delicious chocolate cake. After it is done baking, it will have cracks down the middle... like an earthquake!

Ingredients:

1 cup fine coconut
1 cup chocolate chip morsels
1 cup chopped pecans
1 box german chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
1 16-ounce box powdered sugar


Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.

2) Sprinkle coconut, chocolate chip morsels and chopped pecans in bottom of pan

3) In a mixing bowl, prepare cake mix according to directions on box.

4) Pour cake batter over the coconut/chocolate chip/pecan mixture.

5) In a saucepan, melt together butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar and stir until smooth.

6) Pour over cake mixture. Do not spread it in or press it down. Just pour it over the best you can.

7) Bake in oven for about 45 minutes.

Mandarin Orange Cake Video Recipe #VideoRecipes

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Light and moist cake that is great for BBQ's and picnics.


Ingredients

Cake:

1 18-ounce box yellow cake mix
1 15-ounce can mandarin oranges, undrained
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil


Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe

Topping:

1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 8-ounce container Cool Whip


Directions:

1) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

2) Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan.

3) Mix together yellow cake mix, mandarin oranges, eggs and oil.

4) Pour into prepared pan and bake in oven for 30-35 minutes.

5) Remove from oven and cool completely.

6) To make the topping, mix together drained crushed pineapple and instant vanilla pudding.

7) Fold in Cool Whip.

8) Once cake is completely cool, spread on topping.

9) Store cake in refrigerator.

Homemade Eggplant Parmigiana #VideoRecipes

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Eggplant Parmigiana


Ingredients:

Extra-virgin olive oil
2 large eggplant, about 2 pounds
Salt and pepper
2 cups basic tomato sauce, recipe follows
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/8-inch thick
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs, lightly toasted under broiler
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Using some extra-virgin olive oil, oil a baking sheet.

Slice each eggplant into 6 pieces about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. Lightly season each disk with salt and pepper and place on the oiled sheet. Bake the eggplant at 450 degrees F until the slices begin turning deep brown on top, about 12-15 minutes. Remove the eggplants from the oven. Remove the slices from the baking sheet and place them on a plate to cool.

Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F. In an 8 by 12-inch brownie pan, place the 4 largest eggplant slice evenly spaced apart. Over each slice, spread 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and sprinkle with a teaspoon of basil. Place one slice of mozzarella over each and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon grated Parmigiano. Place the smaller slices of eggplant over each of the disks and repeat with tomato sauce, basil, and the 2 cheeses. Repeat the layering again until all the ingredients are used.

Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs over the top of the eggplant dish, and bake uncovered until the cheese is melts and the tops turn light brown, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately. 4 servings


Basic tomato sauce:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice
4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried
1/2 medium carrot, finely grated
2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
Salt

Tomato Sauce:

In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.

Yield: 4 cups

Fish Kinilaw (Raw Tuna Salad) #VideoRecipes

Kinilaw na Tuna - PanlasangPinoy



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Fish Kinilaw (Raw Tuna Salad)

In some parts of the Philippines, they add about 1/2 cup of coconut milk to remove the fishy taste of the fish. In other parts they add slices of cucumber to the dish. Some add slices of fresh tomatoes too. This dish goes perfectly well with Tuna, Mackerel, Cod, milk fish or any meaty fish.

Some even use the small fishes like sardines without the head and tail and sliced lengthwise. This can however be very inconvenient because of the bones. Any kind of fish can be used and the fresher the fish the better. This dish is used as an appetizer.

Ingredients:

1 kg. Fresh Tuna, cubed
1/2 cup finely chopped ginger
3 pieces chili pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
3 Lemons (use the sour ones)
1 cup Vinegar (use the one that is so strong
with water on a 1 to 1 basis)
Cayenne pepper and salt to taste

Procedures:

1) Rinse the fish and slice in cubes. Rinse again the sliced fish with water once and with strong vinegar once but swiftly, then squeeze lightly and discard the juice.

@) Put in a bowl. Sprinkle on top the ginger and the onions. Squeeze out the
juice of 2 lemons on the mixture.

3) Add strong vinegar, the cayenne pepper(crushed) and salt to taste.

4) Mix everything slowly so you don't crush the fish. Check the taste and adjust, if possible.

5) Decorate with slices of lemon on top and sprinkle with chopped onion bulb and onion leaves.

Note: Add fresh chili pepper instead of cayenne pepper. You can adjust the spiciness according to your taste.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

How to prepare Chicken Cordon Bleu -- MAC and ME Cooking Show



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The flavors of the classic French recipe are recast in this simple pasta dish. We used roasted or grilled chicken purchased in the meat department to speed things up.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups fat-free milk, divided
• ½ cup cream cheese
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheese
• 2 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup (4 ounces) diced lean deli ham
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Procedures:

1) Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

2) While cooking noodles, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife.

3) Combine flour, cream cheese, unsalted butter and 1/4 cup milk in a heavy saucepan, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Place the pan over medium heat; whisk in 1 3/4 cups milk and mustard. Cook 6 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low.

4) Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in the chicken, peas, ham, and black pepper, and serve over noodles.

5) Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups chicken mixture and 1 cup noodles)

Note: Try to control the consistency of the sauce. Your choice is the most appropriate one.

Tuna Salad Wrap

Quick Tuna Salad Wrap




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Ingredients:

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cans water-packed light tuna, drained, about 12 ounces
2 tablespoons chopped mixed olives
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 cup diced red or yellow bell peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 10-inch whole-wheat tortilla
8 slices tomato
4 large lettuce leaves

Procedures:

1) In a large bowl, combine vinegar, lemon juice, water and olive oil. Add tuna, capers, olives, bell peppers, chives, parsley, lemon peel and black pepper and stir until well combined.

2) Place 1/2 cup of salad into tortilla. Add one lettuce leaf and 2 tomato slices. Roll burrito style, leaving one end open.

3) Serves 4 serving

Thai Pancakes Polamai #VideoRecipes

Thai Pancakes Polamai #VideoRecipes

These Thai pancakes are filled with an exotic array of tropical fruits. Decorate lavishly with tropical flowers or mint sprigs. Serves 4

Ingredients:

Batter:

125 g/ 4 oz/ 1 cup plain flour
Pinch of salt
1 egg
1 egg yolk
300 ml/ ½ pint/ 1 ¼ cups coconut milk
4 tsp vegetable oil, plus oil for frying

Filling:

1 banana
1 papaya
Juice of 1 lime
2 passion fruit
1 mango, peeled, stoned and sliced
4 lychees, stoned and halved
1 – 2 tbsp honey
Flowers or mint sprigs, to decorate

Procedures:

• To make the batter, sift the flour into a bowl with the salt. Make a well in the center, add the egg and egg yolk and a little of the coconut milk. Gradually draw the flour into the egg mixture, beating well and gradually adding the remaining coconut milk to make a smooth batter. Add the oil and mix well. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

• To make the filling, peel and slice the banana and place in a bowl. Peel and slice the papaya, remove and discard the seeds then cut into bite-sized chunks. Add to the banana with the lime juice and mix well to coat.

• Cut the passion fruit in half and scoop out the flesh and seeds into the fruit bowl. Add the mango, lychees and honey and mix well.

• To make the pancakes, heat a little oil in a 15 cm/6 inch crepe or frying pan. Pour in just enough of the pancake batter to cover the base of the pan and tilt so that it spreads thinly and evenly. Cook until the pancake is just set and the underside is lightly browned, turn and briefly cook the other side. Remove from the pan and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter to make a total of 8 pancakes.

• To serve, place a little of the prepared fruit filling along the center of each pancake and then, using both hands, roll it into a cone shape. Lay seam-side down on warmed serving plates, allowing 2 pancakes per serving.

• Serve the stuffed pancakes at once, decorated with flowers and mint sprigs, if liked.

Traditional Pizza Dough #VideoRecipes

Traditional Pizza Dough #VideoRecipes

A traditional way of making pizza dough for a 15-inch pizza and select toppings of your choice.

Ingredients:

• 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Cornmeal

Procedures:

1. Combine yeast, sugar, and water in a 2-cup liquid-measuring cup; let stand for 5 minutes.

2. In work bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt. Pulse several times to combine. With processor running, slowly add yeast mixture and oil. Continue running processor until mixture is combined and forms a ball.

3. On a lightly floured surface, turn dough out and knead for 5 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees F), free from drafts, for 1 hour, or until dough is doubled in bulk.

4. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

5. Punch dough down; knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Roll dough into an 18-inch circle.

6. Spray a 15-inch pizza stone or 15-inch pizza tray lightly with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. Place dough round on top of stone, folding edges over to fit stone. Prick dough with a fork. Or, put in a pizza tray and put inside the oven (if you’re not using stone.)

7. Top with desired sauce and toppings. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

8. Serves 1 (15-inch) pizza.