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Wednesday, 12 October 2016

SOUTHWEST PASTA BAKE

Southwest Pasta Bake

                     
         
Ingredients:
-8 oz uncooked penny or medium tube pasta
-1 package(8 oz) fat- free cream cheese, cubed
-1/2 cup fat- free milk
-1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach,thawed and squeezed dry
-1 tsp dried oregano
-1 pound lean ground beef
-2 garlic cloves,minced
-1 jar(16 oz) picante sauce
-1 can( 6 oz) tomato paste
-2 tsp chilli powder
-1 tsp ground cumin
-1 cup(4 oz) shredded reduced- fat cheddar cheese
 -1 can(2-1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives,drained
-1/4 cup sliced green onions

Directions:
1) Cook pasta according to package directions.Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
2) Add milk,beat until smooth.Stir in spinach and oregano; set aside.
3) In a nonstick skillet,cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
4) Stir in the picante sauce,tomato sauce,tomato paste,chilli powder and cumin; bring to a boil.
5) Reduce heat; simmer,uncovered,for 5 mins.Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture.
6)In a 13- in. by 9- in.by 2- in.baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray,layer half of the meat mixture and all of the spinach .Top with remaining meat mixture.
7) Cover and bake at 350 degree for 30 mins.Uncover; sprinkle with cheese.Bake 5 mins longer or until cheese is melted.Sprinkle with olives and onions.
8) Let stand for 10 mins Before serving.Yield:8 servings.
           ENJOY

Southwest Pasta Bake

PEPPERY BEEF STIR- FRY


Peppery beef stir- fry

             
   
Ingredients:
8oz uncooked linguine
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup water
1/2 cup reduced- sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak,cut into thin strips
2 tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup greenpepper
1/2 cup sweet red pepper
2 to 3 garlic cloves,minced
2 cups fresh or frozen peas,thawed and halved
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

Directions:
*Cook linguine according to package direction; drain.
* ln a small bowl,combine the cornstarch,pepper and cayenne .
* Stir in water and soy sauce until smooth; set aside.
* ln a large nonstick skilet or wok,stir- fry beef in hot oil for 4-5 mins or until no longer pink.
* Using a slotted spoon,remove meat and set aside.
* Add the peas and mushroom; stir- fry for 2-3 mins or until vegetables are crisp- tender.
* Stir soy sauce mixture and add to vegetables.Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 mins or until thickened.
*Stir in beef and linguine; heat through.Yield 6 servings.
        ENJOY.

Peppery beef stir- fry

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

WATCH AND BAKE CHICKEN POT PIE,FROM SAUCE PREPARATION@ QUEENADOS



                 HOW TO FOLD CHICKEN POT PIE, FROM FILLING TO BAKE

TERIYAKI BEEF STIR,- FRY



Ingredients:
 1/2 cup water
 1/3 cup reduced- sodium soy sauce
 1/4 cup honey
 4 garlic cloves, minced
 3/4 tsp ground ginger or 1 tbsp minced ginger root
 1 beef flank steak(3/4 pound), cut into thin strips
 2 tsp canola oil
 2 cups brocoli florets
 1 medium onion,chopped
 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
 1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet red pepper
 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
 1 tsp cornstarch
 Hot cooked brown rice,optional

DIRECTION:
(1) In a bowl,mix the five ingredients.pour 1/2 cup into a resealable plastic bag; add beef.Seal bag; turn to coat,refrigerated for 1hr. Refrigerate remaining marinade.
(2) Drain and discard marinade from beef.In a large non- stick skillet or wok,stir- fry beef in batches in oil for 2-3 mins or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
(3) Add broccoli, onion and peppers to the pan; stir- fry for 4 mins. Add mushroom; stir- fry for 1-2 mins or until vegetables are tender.
(4) Return beef to the pan.Combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; stir into beef mixture.
(5) Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened.
(6) Serve over boiled rice if desired.Yield: 3 servings.
                          ENJOY


Teriyaki Beef Stir- Fry


Sunday, 9 October 2016

APPLE PIE TARTLETS

 Apple Pie Tartlets

      These mouth- watering morsels are a delightful addition to a dessert buffet or snack tray. For convenience, you can prebake the shells a day or two ahead of serving.
         ---- Queenados, portharcourt,Nigeria.

INGREDIENTS:
-1 Sheet refrigerated pie pastry
-1 tablespoon sugar
-Dash ground cinnamon

Filling:
-2 teaspoons butter or stick margerine
-2 cups diced peeled apples
-3 tablespoon sugar or less
-3 tablespoons fat- free caramel ice cream topping
-2 tablespoons all purpose flour
-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
-1/8 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:
(1) Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface; cut into twenty 2 1/2inches circles.
(2) Press onto the bottom and up the sides of miniature muffin cups coated with nonstick cooking spray.
(3) Prick pastry with a fork. Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
(4) Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over pastry.
(5) Bake at 350 degree for 6-8 mins or until golden brown.
(6) Cool for 5 mins before removing from pans to wire rack.
(7) In a saucepan,melt butter. Add apples; cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5mins or until crisp tender. Stir in the sugar,caramel topping,flour,cinnamon,lemon juice and salt.
(8) Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 mins or until sauce is thickened and apples are tender.
- Cool for 5 mins,spoon into tart shells. Yield:10 servings.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: One serving(2 tartlets) equals 150 calories,6g fat (3g saturated fat),6mg cholesterol,126mg sodium,22g carbohydrate,  1g fiber,1g protein.

DIABETIC EXCHANGES:1 1/2 starch,1 fat.

Apple pie tartlets

FRUIT SLUSH

               Fruit Slush
This recipe is so refreshing! You can alter it by using different fruit and cutting the sugar or increasing the sugar.
         ---- Queenados, portharcourt,Nigeria.


INGREDIENTS:
* 5 Frozen unsweetened whole strawberies
* 1 Cup frozen blueberries
* 1 Cup(6 oz) frozen  orange juice concentrate
* 1/2 cup reduced- sugar sliced peaches, drained
* 1/2 cup sugar or less
* 3/4 cup water
* 2 tbsp lemon juice
DIRECTIONS:
-- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender; serve immediately.
Yield:4 Servings.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: One serving(3/4 cup) equals 206 calories,trace fat( trace saturated fat),0 cholesterol,4 mg sodium,52g carbohydrate,2g fiber,1g protein.

DIABETIC EXCHANGES:2-1/2 fruit,1 starch.

Fruit Slush

STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Stuffed Mushroom

This mushroom appetizers are funs for diabetics. The recipe is very yummy.
               Queenados,portharcourt,Nigeria.

INGREDIENTS:
-1 Pound large fresh mushrooms
-3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
-3 tablespoons far- free sour cream
-2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
-2 tablespoons chopped chives
-2 tablespoon reduced- fat mayonaise
-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
-2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce,optional.

    DIRECTIONS:
1) Removed stems from mushroom,set caps aside.
2) Chop stems,reserving 1/3 cup( discard remaining stems or save for another use).
3) In a bowl,combine the bread crumbs,sour cream,parmesan cheese, chives,mayonnaise,vinegar,hot pepper sauce if desired and reserved mushroom stem; mix well.
4) Place mushroom caps on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray; stuff with crumb mixture. Broil 4-5 inches from the heat for 5-7 mins or until lightly browned. Yield:6 servings.

 NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: One serving(3 stuff mushroom) equal 66 calories,3g fat (1g saturated fat),4mg cholesterol,173mg sodium,8g carbohydrate,1g fiber,4g protein.

DIABETIC EXCHANGES:1/2 starch,1/2 fat.

Stuffed Mushroom

Saturday, 8 October 2016

BANANA CREAM SMOOTHIES

                  Banana Cream Smoothies

You can serve this thick,nutritious smoothie,flavored with bananas and raspberies,for breakfast or as a snack. You can serve in tall glasses
              ---- Queenados,portharcourt,Nigeria.

INGREDIENTS:
-2 medium ripe banana,peeled and sliced
-1 can (7 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
-1/2 cup unsweetened frozen raspberies
-1 cup fat- free plain Yogurt

             DIRECTIONS:
(1) In a blender,combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30 seconds or untill smooth.
(2) Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses;serve immediately.Yield:3 servings

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: One serving (1 cup) equals 170 calories, 1g fat( trace saturated fat),2 mg cholesterol,52 mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate,4g fiber,4g protein.

DIABETIC EXCHANGES: 2 Fruit,1/2 fat- free milk.

Banana Cream Smoothies

BEVERAGES

                  ORANGE SPICED CIDER
Orange juice adds a bit of sweetness while red-hot candies are a fun substitute for traditional cinnamon sticks.
                   ---- Queenados, Portharcourt, Nigeria.



INGREDIENTS :
*4  cups unsweetened apple juice
*1 can (12 ounces) orange juice cincentrate,thawed
*1/2 cup water
*1 tablespoon red- hot candies
*1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
*1 tsp whole cloves
* Fresh orange slices and cinnamfon sticks ( optional)

DIRECTION:
1) In a saucepan or pot,combine the first five ingredients.
2) Place cloves in a double thickness of cheese cloth bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag.
3) Add bag to pot. Cover and cook on low for 30mins or untilk heated through.
4) Before serving,discard spice bag and stir cider
5) Garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks if desired. Yield:8 servings

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 128 calories,trace fat (trace saturated fat),0 cholesterol ,6mg sodium,31g carbohydrate,1g fiber,1g protein.
DIABETIC EXCHANGE: 2 Fruits.

Orange Spiced Cider

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Today's weekend class @ Queenados

Friday, 7 October 2016

Sugar and Spiced Popcorn

                         SUGAR AND SPICED POPCORN
The baked kernels are wonderfully crunchy and coated just right.t
 Try mixing some up to have on hand as an any time nibble.
                                -----    Queenados,portharcourt,Nigeria.
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 INGREDIENTS:
* 4 quarts air-popped popcorn
* 3 tablespoons butter
*1/4 teaspoon salt
*1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
*1 tablespoon water
* 1/4 cup sugar

   DIRECTION
(1) Place popcorn in a large roasting pan coated with non- stick cooking spray.
 (2) In a saucepan,melt butter over low heat.
 (3) Add the sugar,water,cinnamon and salt; cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved,
 (4) Pour over popcorn; toss to coat.Bake uncovered,at 300 degree for 10-15 mins.
 (5) Serve immediately. Yield: 4 quarts

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: One serving (1 cup) equals 62 calories,2g     fat(1g saturated fat)6 mg cholesterol,59 mg sodium,9g carbohydrate,1g fiber,1g protein.

DIABETIC EXCHANGE: 1/2 starch,1/2 fat.
                                    ENJOY
Sugar and Spiced Popcorn


QUICK CRISP SNACK BARS

  QUICK CRISPY SNACK BARS

You can make these bars when you want a quick treat.
                Queenados,portharcourt,Nigeria.


INGREDIENTS:
   * 1/2 cup honey
   *  1/2 cup reduced-fat chunky peanut butter
   * 1/2 cup non- fat dry milk powder
   *  4 cups crisps rice cereal
 

DIRECTIONS:
   (1) In a large saucepan, combine the honey,peanut butter and milk powder.
   (2) Cook and stir over low heat until blended.
   (3) Remove from the heat; stir in cereal.
   (4) Press into an 8inches square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
    (5) Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Yield: 1dozen




NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: one bar equals 144 calories,4g fat(1g saturated fat),1 mg cholesterol,144 mg sodium,25g carbohydrate,1g fiber,5g protein.

DIABETIC EXCHANGES: 1-1/2 starch,1/2 fat.
           
           ENJOY
quick crispy snack bars

Thursday, 6 October 2016

what is sugar craft?

MEANING OF SUGAR CRAFT

Sugar Craft is an outcome of an act achieved with the use of fondant in different ways which includes, characters, models,flowers and other styles.
     


WHAT IS FONDANT?
Fondant is the mixture of icing sugar with glucose and few other ingredients that makes it to be elastic,and is usually used to cover a cake and can be bought pre- colored or you can colour it with fondant colour which comes in paste or dusts.




VIEW OUR SUGAR CRAFT WORK DONE WITH FONDANT












QUEENADOS SIMPLE FONDANT RECIPE:

Ingredients:
* Icing Sugar              1000g       

* c.m.c                        1tbsp
* Gelatine                   1tbsp
* Glucose                   2tbsp 
* Water                       8tbsp
* Glycerine                 1tsp


DIRECTION:
(1) Sifter  the icing sugar into a bowl.
(2) Add C.M.C to the icing sugar
(3) In a small stainless bowl,measure out the water
(4) Sprinkle gelatine on the water and stir with a spoon to mix.
(5) Heat up a saucepan with small quantity of water
(6) Place the stainless bowl containing gelatine mixture  in the simmering water and stir till dissolved
(7) Add glucose to the stainless bowl and keep stirring till well dissolved, turn of the heat and add glycerine& stir
(8) Make a well in the centre of the icing sugar,pour in the gelatine mixture little by little mix with hand or mixer till you form a smooth palable ball of fondant.
(9) Then cover your cake with the fondant, you can use it immediately or wrap it with clingfilm.what is sugar craft?


                        ENJOY  YOUR  FONDANTwhat is sugar craft?

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

what is cake?


MEANING OF CAKE:

       Cake is a sweet soft baked food made from a mixture of flour,sugar, and other ingredients( such as eggs& butter,liguid and other raising agent and flavours.
        Cakes are made from various combination of refined flour,some form of butter,sweetener,eggs,milk,leavening agent,and flavours.
         There are different types of cake recipes,(some are spongy,bread- like and some rich and elaborate.
         Cake Making is no longer a complicated procedure.





       THERE ARE FOUR METHODS IN CAKE MAKING
(1) Creaming  Method
(2) Wet & Dry  Method
(3) Rubbing    Method
(4) One bowl. Method



CREAMING METHOD:
     In creaming method,the butter and sugar will be creamed together till fluffy,followed by the flavours and liquid,then the dry ingredients.


WET & DRY METHOD:
      In wet and dry method, all the wet ingredients like eggs,milk & flavours etc. are combined together and set aside,then all the dry ingredients are mix together very well,then rub in butter to combine,then make a well in the centre and pour in wet ingredients using turning stick to combine very well.


 RUBBING METHOD:
      In rubbing method,two hands are used in rubbing the cake,starting from rubbing all the dry ingredients together with hands till well combined,then adding wet ingredients little by little until every wet ingredients is combined and smooth.


ONE BOWL METHOD:
      In one bowl method, all the ingredients for the cake will be measured out at once in a bowl and mixed together very well to combine with hands or cake mixer.
     



                TOOLS YOU"II NEED TO MAKE A CAKE

An oven
Cake mixer
Kitchen scale
Sieve or sifter
Bowls
Spatula
Cake pan.


           HOW TO MAKE A CAKE

(1) Cream the butter and the sugar till fluffy.
(2) Prepare your baking pan.
(3) Beat the eggs.
(4) Add the eggs to the creamed mixture.
(5) Turn on  your oven to preheat.
(6) Add the ornamental ingredients(flavour touches)
(7) Add the plain flour  with the baking powder and mix well.
(8) Pour the cake batter into the greased and floured pan.
(9) Bake till cake done
   


         HOW TO BAKE CAKE WITH STOVE AND POT



     
 * On your stove,place a stainless bowl upside down in your big pot,then place the big sized pot with cover on the stove.

* Heat the pot up for about 15-20 mins
* Put your prepare cake batter in the baking pan.
* Open the pot,place the cake tin with the batter on top of the stainless bowl in the pot.
* Cover the pot firstly with News paper and then place the pot cover to cover tightly.
NOTE: You can place a small mortar on top of the pot cover to avoid air entering inside or going out from the pot.

* Bake the cake for 45 - 1hr or until cake done very well,depending on the side of the cake.



                   QUEENADOS PLAIN CAKE RECIPE:
 Ingredients:
* All purpose Flour         500g
* Eggs                             12 pcs
*Butter                             500g
*sugar                              250g
*Vanilla extract               3tbsp
*squadron                        1/2 cup
*baking powder              1/2 tbsp
*Liquid milk                     1/2 cup

Just use the direction above on how to make a cake,and you will get a soft and palatable cake.
Luv uuuuuuuu.
 


           QUEENADOS CAKE PICS

Tuesday, 4 October 2016

Different between Stromboli and Calzone

Different between Stromboli and Calzone
       (1) A Stromboli is made with square-shaped pizza dough while Calzone is made with round -shaped pizza dough
        (2) A Stromboli is rolled into a log with the filling and baked, While  Calzone is folded in half with the fillings
        (3) A stromboli  is a type of turnover filled with various cheese (typically.......... while a Calzone is crescent-shaped.
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What is Calzone?

What is Calzone?
         A Calzone is a continental pastries in crescent-shaped,it is made using round pizza dough that is folded in half with fillings.
        The delicious  Calzone is stuffed with pizza sauce,chicken chunks, ,vegetables and mozzarella cheese.

What is strombolli?

WHAT IS STROMBOLLI?
     A Stromboli is a continental snack made with square- shape pizza dough or white bread dough that can be topped with pizza toppings and  is then rolled into a log and bake till light brown.then slices into your desired shape.

Monday, 3 October 2016

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