Saturday, November 24, 2012

APPLE PIZZA

This recipe that I am going to share with you is something new to me.  I always heard about apple tart, apple pie, apple cupcakes/cakes but never in my whole life heard about APPLE PIZZA.

I've made my research on the web about apple pizzas and I have seen different style of making it.  This is different because it is SWEET PIZZA, a long-standing tradition from ITALY and take note this is using a FROZEN PIZZA DOUGH. 

 I just wonder why not enjoy them here in the Philippines.  This is good for CHRISTMAS SEASON.

 INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbs unsalted butter, cut in to bits; more for the pan
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 lb. frozen pizza dough, thawed
  • 3 large red apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/8 inch-thick slices
HEAT THE OVEN to 500°F.  Grease the bottom of a 16x11-inch rimmed baking sheet with butter.  In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon.

 PRESS AND STRETCH the dough evenly into a rough 11-inch round on the prepared baking sheet, then fold the edge inward 1/2 inch to create a lip. (If the dough resists at first, let it rest for a minute and then continue.)

 ARRANGE THE APPLES in rows on top of the pizza, overlapping them.  Sprinkle all over with the cinnamon sugar. Dot the apples with the bits of butter.

 BAKE THE PIZZA until the underside of the dough is golden (you can lift up the pizza with a metal spatula and take a peek) and the apples are soft, about 15 minutes.  Cut into 6 wedges and serve warm.


Overall I was very pleased with the way the pizza turned out and I will definitely be making it again and again.

 Source: APPETIZER ITALIA BOOK

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Deep-Fried Watermelon Recipe


Watermelon is dipped into a light batter, fried, and topped with powdered sugar for a unique dessert or snack. Like most fried foods, this is best served immediately while crisp.


Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

1 (6 to 8 pounds) seedless watermelon
3 cups vegetable or canola oil for deep-frying
1/2 cup cornstarch (cornflour)
2 egg whites, beaten
2 teaspoons water
3/4 cup flour
Powdered confectioners' sugar for garnish
Preparation:

Cut watermelon in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise into 2. You should have 4 long triangular-shaped pieces. Remove the rinds, cut into 1-inch thick slices, then cut the flesh into about 1-inch triangles. (It is not a science, so do not worry if you have odd shapes.)

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or wok to 350 F.

Whisk cornstarch with egg whites and water until combined.

Dredge watermelon chunks in the flour, then coat with the cornstarch batter. Deep-fry in batches, leaving room in between pieces to properly brown, until watermelon chunks are golden.

Remove from oil and drain well. Sprinkle deep-fried watermelon with a dusting of powdered confectioners' sugar to serve.

Yield: 12 servings





Source: HOME COOKING

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Healthy Foods For November

After the Halloween Party we all left with a question, how to be healthy again.  From eating finger foods and drinking wine/beer  and not to mention this is only the start of the total long month party here in the Philippines.

 Here I will introduce to you foods that will help you detox or balanced out with your celebratory eating. 
SWEET POTATOES rich in potassium-with more than a Banana!
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How to enjoy:  The versatile root can be baked, mashed, pureed into soup or even used in baked goods.  Or made them as a HOME-MADE FRIES as a healthy veggie chips.
Cauliflower a low-calorie source of Vit. C, fiber,folate, potassium and Vit. K
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How to enjoy: There are so many ways to prepare this veggie, some cook it as a disguise like a potato-type dish by mashing it.  And some roast it with Parmesan cheese on top.

Cranberries antioxidants can help the heart and fight bacteria 
and most famously to prevent Urinary Tract Infections
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How to enjoy:  This is good because cranberries are harvested just in time for Thanksgiving.  Good for sauces and glazes.  Some mix them with pies, cobblers and muffins/cupcakes as well.

Winter Squash the one that is sweater.
Like sweet potatoes, this squash is a fantastic source of Vit. A and beta-carotene. 
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How to enjoy:  Roast it and put some maple syrup.

Leeks (relative to onion) rich in calcium, potassium and folic acid.
And protect heart problems and  prostate cancer for Man's Health. 
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How to enjoy:  Add leeks to your soup.

Turnips roots good source of immunity-boosting vitamin C and potassium.
The leaves are rich in Vit A, K and Folate. 
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How to enjoy:  Try this in a root vegetable soup or as a low-carb alternative for potatoes.  If cooking the greens, go easy on the water so as to sap as little of the nutrients from the leaves as possible.
For more on diet and nutrition,click here.
Source Link: Huffington Post

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