Macaroni Schotel

One of the dishes I have made for thanks giving Macaroni schotel, original recipe from this site .
I'm glad everyone like it :)


Ingredients:
250 gr Macaroni elbow, rebus 3/4 matang
200 gr Keju, potong dadu 1/2X1/2 cm
3 buah sosis, belah 2, potong tipis 3 mm
100 gr daging giling special (sedikit lemak)
400 cc susu cair
5 butir telur
1 butir bawang bombay, potong kecil kecil
2 sendok makan margarine
garam, gula, pala, merica

Topping Saus Putih:
1 sdm margarine (1 sendok munjung)
2 sdm tepung terigu
250 cc susu cair
garam, merica
100 gr keju parut

Directions:
Tumis bawang bombay dengan margarine sampai bawang layu, masukkan pala, daging giling. Tumis sampai daging matang.
Campur semua bahan scotel termasuk tumisan daging, aduk rata, jangan lupa...cicipi.
Tuang ke dalam pinggan tahan panas yang sudah di oles margarine,
Kukus selama 30 menit. sisihkan

Topping:
cairkan margarine, masukkan terigu, aduk2 sampai rata, tuangkan susu sedikit demi sedikit sambil di aduk cepat agar tidak mringkil.
Masukkan garam dan merica.

Penyelesaian:
Tuang topping ke atas schotel, ratakan, taburi dengan keju parut.
Panggang dengan api atas selama 15 menit

Burrito Bowls

I tried another recipe from this site, really wonderful.

Burrito Bowls

(makes 2 servings)
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:
1 cup cilantro lime rice 1/2 cup seasoned black beans 1/2 cup pico de gallo 1 tequila lime grilled chicken breast (sliced and divided)
1/4 cup jack and cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
1 handful cilantro (chopped)

Directions:
1. Assemble and enjoy.

Cilantro and Lime Rice

(makes 4+ side dish servings)

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (chopped)
1 cup long grained rice (I like to use brown)
2 cups water
1 handful cilantro (chopped)
1 lime (juice and zest)

Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a pan.
2. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the rice and toast in the oil for a few minutes.
5. Add the water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered until tender, about 20 minutes for white rice or 40-50 minutes for brown.
6. Remove from the heat and mix in the cilantro, lime juice and zest.

Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken

(makes 2+ servings)

Ingredients:
1/4 cup tequila
1/2 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 jalapeno pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 hand full cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin (toasted and ground)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)

Directions:
1. Puree the tequila, lime juice, oil, lime zest, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper in a food processor.
2. Place both the chicken and the marinade in a freezer bag and marinate over night.
3. Grill the chicken until cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side.

BBQ pulled pork sandwich

Once I ate this wonderful BBQ pull pork in The Toronto Museum cafeteria, I found the recipe in here, so delicious bring back the memory when I went to eat this in the Museum.
(makes 4+ servings)

Ingredients:
1 (3 pound) pork butt
1 cup bbq sauce
4 buns
2 cups coleslaw

Directions:
1. Put the pork in the slow cooker, pour 1/2 cup of the bbq sauce over it and cook on low heat for 8 hours.
2. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let cool.
3. Meanwhile, skim the fat from the juices, place the juices in a sauce pan and simmer to reduce.
4. Mix as much of the juices as you want into the remaining bbq sauce.
5. When the pork is cool enough to work with, shred it with a pair of forks.
6. Mix the pulled porkBBQ sauce.
7. Assemble sandwiches and enjoy.

Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

This is easy recipe, I added chicken bacon on it, yumm.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter (I often use Organic Valley butter) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and minced 4 cups of fresh (or frozen) green beans, cut into pieces Fresh lemon juice to taste (carb count above assumes 2 tablespoons) 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese Sea salt and pepper Instructions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the extra virgin olive oil added Add the garlic and saute until lightly browned, stirring frequently (2-3 minutes) Add the green beans and toss to coat Season with a little sea salt and pepper Add the lemon juice Saute until the green beans are done to your preference or tenderness Transfer the beans to a serving bowl and toss with the freshly shredded Parmesan Cheese.

Sicilian Anchovy Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs

The recipe from here.
I added Cherry tomatoes cut in half.

Sicilian Anchovy Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs
(Serves 2)

2 room temperature eggs
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
1/4 - 1/2 tsp of dried chili flakes
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
8-10 anchovy fillets, roughly chopped
1/2 Tbsp of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Angel hair pasta for 2 (about 200g)
Good quality extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
1/4 cup of breadcrumbs
Salt for pasta water

Method:

1. Poach the eggs. Place poached eggs in a bowl of cool water until needed.
   Bring salted water to the boil in a large saucepan. The water to pasta ratio is 10:1.
2. Meanwhile, in a large frying-pan, sweat the onions in 1/4 cup of olive oil over a medium heat. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon for 5 minutes or until they are translucent.
3. Add the chili flakes and garlic and stir-fry for 20 seconds. Next, add the chopped anchovies and stir to combine.
4. Fry for a further 2 minutes, stirring occasionally and then add the chopped parsley. Stir well then remove frying-pan from heat and set aside.
5. In a separate, dry toast the bread crumbs over a medium heat. Shake the pan around to toast the crumbs evenly and keep your eye on them as they burn easily. After about 30 seconds, remove from heat and set aside.
6. Boil the pasta according to pasta instructions and drain.
7. Transfer pasta to the frying pan with the anchovy mixture in it and toss well to coat. Sprinkle on a little sea salt and toss again.
8. Remove poached eggs from water with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper towels.
9. Divide pasta equally amongst two serving bowls. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle on bread crumbs and then top with a poached egg.
10. Serve immediately.

Low fat Zucchini lasagna

Still trying diet recipe, this lasagna really good, even I didn't used pasta on it.
Instead of pasta, I use Zucchini ( slice Zucchini length wise, rub with salt, set aside for a while, rinse it with water, the zucchini become the pasta for the lasagna)

Ingeredients:

chopped frozen spinach
1 can of pinto beans
1 can of tomato paste /spagheti sauce
cottage cheese
mozarella ( just small portion)
basil leaf
oregano
a pinch of chillies flakes
egg creation ( white egg)

Barbecue (BBQ) Tofu Recipe

I made this a week ago really delicious, from youtube , here is the recipe, Barbecue (BBQ) Tofu Recipe

Oma Elly's chicken steak

I learned how to make this yummy steak from a nice old lady who I called Oma Elly who past away some years ago.

Ingredients:

Chicken breast

Worcestershire sauce (kecap inggris)

1/2 lemon ( take the juice)

Maggi sauce

hot chili sauce ( sambal lampung)

salt

garlic powder

Butter

vegetable oil

Method:

Add the butter and oil in the pan cooked the chicken breast that already season until done, slice it.

Spaghetti Carbonara

I added mushroom and spinach, I didn't used bacon in it. The recipe is from here.


ingredients:

1 pound spaghetti
spinach
mushroom
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 large eggs
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
½ cup half-and-half


Serves 4 Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 30 minutes

A carbonara sauce is typically made with bacon, eggs, and cheese. We've added a little half-and-half for a silky texture.
Set a large pot of water to boil (for pasta). In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 12 minutes; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Salt boiling water generously; add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, and half-and-half. Set aside.
Drain pasta, leaving some water clinging to it. Working quickly, add hot pasta to egg mixture. Add bacon; season with salt and pepper, and toss all to combine (heat from pasta will cook eggs). Serve immediately, sprinkled with additional Parmesan cheese.