Let's go East......

I think I go to India tonight to have some curry. Indian food is great for senses. With all the spices that goes in to Indian food, it is no wonder why I, a spice lover go for it all the time.
Indian food also could be very good for you as long as fat is controlled within the cooking guideline. Using spices in cooking also eliminates the need for adding salt.
Well here is another great recipe. I will be on vacation for few days. I will post more yummy recopies when I get back. Enjoy;

Chicken Curry
Serving size: 6

Ingredients
2 tsp all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt(as needed)
1 1/2 lb chicken breast chunks
2 Tbs vegetable oil
4 large shallots; thinly sliced
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp minced ginger
2 tsp curry powder
1 large shredded apple
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
3 cubes of chicken broth
1/2 cup currants
½ cup tomato paste
Water as needed

Instructions

1-Place ½ cup of flour, salt, pepper and beef in a plastic storage bag.
Seal the bag and shake.

2-Heat 1 Tbs oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Saute chicken breast about 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

3-Heat the remaining 1 Tbs oil in the skillet. Add shallots, garlic,
ginger, curry powder and apple. Cook while stirring until the
shallots are softened. Stir in the remaining 2 tsp
flour, sugar, cumin and turmeric, and cook for 1 minute.

Stir in broth, currants and tomato paste. Simmer uncovered, until the
mixture has the consistency of sour cream, about 10 minutes. Add water as
needed if the sauce is too thick. Add beef and accumulated juices to the
sauce.
Serve over cooked white rice while hot.

Tonight, I think I go for the spicy. Chili has always been one of my favorite foods. I have them on hot dogs, hamburgers and just plain chili. One down side to traditional chili is the beef. If you are on a strict diet and trying to cut the fat and cholesterol, you can always substitute the beef for the other white meat. Let me know what you think

Chili Con Carne
Serving size: 5

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
1 Cup onion, chopped
1 Cup green pepper, chopped
2 Cup tomatoes, canned
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 ½ tsp cayenne
1 1/2 paprika
1 can kidney beans

Instructions

Cook beef, onion and green pepper in a non stick skillet until meat is
brown. Add everything but beans, and bring to
a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for an hour and or until thickened.
Stir in beans and cook for additional 5 minutes.

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How to make chicken taste good...

I have been thinking more than usual about food. It takes a long time planning and having food taste good without any butter and or frying and.... you get the picture.
That's why I have come to love spices. Here is another great meal made and done with spices for taste and health. Please let me know what you think. I would love to hear from everyone.

Citrus Sage Chicken Breasts
Serving size: 8

Ingredients

2 lb boneless chicken breasts
6 oz. lemonade
1/3 Cup honey
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp crushed sage
1/2 tsp crushed dried thyme
1/2 tsp dry mustard

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry;
place in a baking dish. Mix remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken and bake 20 minutes longer or until done. Serve with whole wheat pasta and or brown rice.

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Perfect dressing

So I went in the other day for a check-up and was told by my doctor that i am in the high risk group to have a heart attack and or stroke. Apparently I eat too much red meat and my cholesterol and blood pressure are out of control even with all the medication I am taking.... Go figure
So my job going forward is to eat healthy, exercise and see him every few months.
I have started to eat healthy. Sometimes you think you are eating healthy but the oil and all other ingredients in your meal, well make it kind of bad for you.
SO being in to spice and all, I have a perfect recipe for a salad dressing to die for. Here it is. Enjoy..

Citrus Cumin Vinaigrette
2 Cups

Ingredients

1 Cup orange juice
1/2 Cup vinegar
1/3 Cup canola oil
1 Tbs lemon juice
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp grated orange zest
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp grated lime zest

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl and whisk for several minutes.
Keep refrigerated.

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Blackjack Rub

We recieverd an e mail asking if we knew what blackjack rub is? and if we offer that on our web sit. We had never heard of this blend, so we got to work. You would be surprised to know, coffee is part of the blend plus paprika, mustard and chili powder. It took several tries to get the right mix.
The result was outstanding. Just rub the mix on chicken or meat, refrigerate over night and grill. Chili just gave it the right kick and coffee on the meat has a unique taste. The rub also keep the meat very moist and soft.
We have the exact mix and you can purchase it at www.aworldofspice.com

Need some sleep.........

Hello to you all. We just had a baby boy as you may know and he has been taking alot of our time, so sorry for being gone for so long.
So here is a great food, for dinner tonight. Must like fish......

Citrus Cured Salmon

Serving size: 4

Ingredients; 2/3 Cup salt 1/2 Cup Lemon zest 1/2 Cup Lime zest 1/2 Cup Orange zest 1/2 Cup Sugar 3 Tbs Black peppercorns 2 1/2 lb Salmon with skin

Instructions; Sprinkle the salmon with the salt, zests, sugar and peppercorns. Wrap in plastic wrap first and then in foil. Refrigerate for 2 days, turning every 12hours. Remove from the refrigerator and rinse. Slice into paper-thin slices.
Pre heat oven to 350 and cook for about 10 minutes. serve with pasta and or over salad.

I have a great recipe with a spice blend I am going to try and I will share that with you later.