GARLIC SHRIMP PASTA

This pasta recipe make a good pair with meat loaf. I used linguine and added some fresh tomato and asparagus. Very mild and satisfying. Good dish if you happened to have an expected guest for dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked linguine
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 chicken stocks
• 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 100 gm asparagus
• 2 fresh tomato slice

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat; add stock, asparagus, cheese, garlic, parsley, tomato, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Increase heat to medium high and add shrimp to saucepan; cook for about 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp begins to turn pink. Do not overcook.
4. Divide pasta into portions and spoon sauce on top; garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired. 

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Resipi  pasta yang mudah, saya gunakan linguine, goreng bersama bawang putih dan udang. Untuk menceriakan masakan saya masukkan sedikit asparagus dan tomato. Enak dan sesuai digandingkan dengan meatloaf. Resipi ringkas ini juga sesuai jika menerima tetamu yang tidak diduga.

Next Post - Banana-Choc Muffin

 

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FRIDAY BUKA PUASA MENU - MEAT LOAF, SHRIMPS PASTA, FRIESH FRUITS AND RIBENA JUICE

Meat Loaf

Shrimp Pasta

Mix Fruit Platter

Ribena Drink

Friday Buka Puasa Menu - it's our final Syakban Fasting and the whole family will take a week break from fasting and shall resume with our Ramadan Fasting in one week time. As a last day fasting I made a one dish meal, meat loaf with garlic sauce and shrimp pasta, some fresh fruits platter and Ribena - black currant store bought juice.

Simple one dish meal as tomorrow we shall start our normal breakfast schedule.

MEATLOAF RECIPE - This is an easy meatloaf recipe, not much different from making meatball. The distinction between both came from the shape.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1/3 cup ketchup

PREPARATIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 5x9 inch loaf pan, OR form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

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Semalam Jumaat adalah penutup puasa Syakban buat kami sekeluarga, jadi saya masak simple aje sebab esok udah kembali menyediakan sarapan seperti biasa. Alhamudulillah semua berjalan lancar setidak-tidaknya dapat juga lah buat 10 hari puasa sunat. 

Menu Jumaat adalah meatloaf with garlic sauce, pasta udang dan buah-buahan segar. Untuk minuman saya buat air jus ribena aje...puasa-puasa ni semua nak, tenguk iklan ribena di TV udah tergoda. Cadangan asal nak blend dengan epal hijau, tapi anak-anak dah habiskan epal hijau tanpa memberitahu saya jadi buat ribena plain aje.

Next Post - Shrimp Pasta

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DRINK OF THE DAY - BARLEY-LEMONADE ICED

Here's my Thursday Drinks of the Day - Barley-Lemonade Ice. This drink is popular in any coffee shop in Malaysia. The one sell in the coffee shop is without lemon. My drink here I added some lemonade  ...hem... to have some extra kick..... especially in this hot sunny weather.

 

Scientifically research shown, intake of barley is very likely to help you maintain your overall health in the long term.  Barley grains are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, which are essentials for our health. Most importantly, barley is one of the richest sources of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber aids in proper excretion of waste products in the body, on the other hand, soluble fiber (aka beta glucan) mixes with liquid, binds to fatty substances and allow them to leave the body. Barley is also seen to be reach in tocotrienols, which is an antioxidant, which helps lessen risk for contracting heart disease and cholesterol problems. - extracted from beauty impress.

This drink is not only a refreshing thirst quenching but it also considered as a remedy if one caught with fever. To the oldies this drink helps to cool down your body temperature. It's a traditional cleansing formula. So consume MORE!!!!!!

 

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup of pearl barley
• Finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 6 cups of water

Preparation:

1. Place the barley in a sieve and rinse under cold water until water runs clear.
2. Place barley in a saucepan with grated lemon zest and 6 cups of water.
3. Bring to the boil over medium heat. Once boiling, simmer for 10 minutes then strain mixture into a heatproof bowl. Discard the barley.
4. Add honey to bowl and stir to dissolve. Stir in lemon juice and then let mixture cool to room temperature.
5. Pour into bottles and refrigerate until chilled.

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Oooohhhhh ini adalah lagi satu minuman yang paling nikmat dihidang sebagai pembuka puasa, cukup segar....sampai bergelen-gelen minum dibuatnya. Biasanya diminum begitu aje, kali ini saya masukkan sedikit lemonade...mak aii..... sejuk.....tekak dalam cuaca yang begitu panas....

Next Post - Friday Buka Puasa Menu

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YOGURT PANA COTTA

I bought passion fruit puree from the cake supplier shop and end up don't know what to do with it. 

 

I made a search and found few recipe from the net. I made a few panna cotta before and this yogurt panna cotta with passion fruits topping look's tantalizing. I just wanna give a try and thank god my children love it so much. I adapted the recipe from Aboutrecipe com.

Panna cotta, an Italian favorite, is a gorgeous dessert to eat and easy to make at home.

While "panna cotta" translates to "cooked cream", this particular yogurt panna cotta recipe requires no cooking. The panna cotta will take about 4 to 5 hours to set in the fridge. Trust me, it's worth the wait.

The creamy dessert is infused with vanilla and honey and then enjoyed with a tropical passionfruit syrup.

Ingredients:

• 300 ml pouring cream - I used double cream
• 260 gm (270ml) natural yogurt
• 4 Tbsp honey
• 2 3/4 titanium strength gelatine leaves (approx. 3 3/4 tsp of powdered gelatine) softened in cold water - I used 12 gm powdered gelatine
• Seeds from 1 vanilla pod - I used vanilla essence
• PASSIONFRUIT SYRUP
• 4 passionfruit, pulp only (or canned) - I omitted this
• 50 gm castor (berry) sugar
• Juice from 1/2 lime
• 1/4 cup water
• Special equipment: 150-200 ml Dariole or panna cotta moulds - I used small jelly mould.

Preparation:

1. Very lighlty grease the dariole moulds with a little vegetable oil on a paper towel.
2. Whisk the cream and yogurt together in a large bowl until smooth. Set aside.
3. Bring honey and vanilla seeds to a simmer in a small saucepan. Squeeze excess water from gelatine and add it to the honey -- stir to dissolve.
4. Stir honey mixture through the yogurt mixture, then divide among four lightly greased dariole moulds. Refrigerate until set (4-5 hours - or even overnight).
5. Make the passionfruit syrup. Combine ingredients together in a small saucepan. Simmer over a medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the liquid becomes syrupy. Set aside to cool.
6. Just before serving, dip bases of panna cotta moulds in warm water for a few seconds, turn out onto serving plates and spoon on the passionfruit syrup. Serve immediately.

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Saya ternampak puree buah markisa ini..memang susah hendak dapat dah jumpa saya beli...tapi tidak tahu hendak buat apa dengan puree ini.. Ternampak recipe aboutrecipe.com mengenai panna cotta ini jadi saya pun mencubalah. Memang sedap ala..ala pudding careml. Lebih sedap kalau didinginkan. Cukup sesuai sebagai menu pembuka puasa.

Next Post - Barley-Lemonade Drink
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CRAB MEAT SOUP

This soup is slightly thick with crab meats and sweet corn.The combination of sweet summer corn and delicate crabmeat is hard to beat. It's magical...I really love this and to suit my taste bud I ate this with green chilies pickles..mamamia....its' awesome.

I copycat the recipe from my Chinese Course Dinner that I had with my management team during our Board Of Directors Meeting. Fell in love with the soup and immediately search for frozen crab meat.

Really..really simple to make just boiled every things in and drop the eggs to have the egg drops results in the soup... every one can make this soup.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 4 corncobs, husks and silk removed
• 1.5L (6 cups) chicken stock
• 2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbs light soy sauce
• 2 tsp cornflour
• 60ml (1/4 cup) cold water
• 2 egg whites
• 1 x 227g ctn fresh crab meat, drained
• 4 green shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced diagonally
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves

PREPARATIONS

1. Use a sharp knife to cut down the length of the corn, close to the core, to remove the kernels.- you can use the can corn kernels.
2. Place the corn, stock and ginger in a large saucepan. Cover and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the corn softens slightly.
3. Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, cornflour and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk together the egg whites and remaining water in a bowl.
4. Add the cornflour mixture to the corn mixture and stir until well combined. Cook for 1 minute or until the soup thickens slightly. Gradually add the egg mixture in a thin, steady stream, stirring constantly until combined. Stir in the crab meat and shallot. Season with pepper. Ladle among serving bowls and sprinkle with the coriander. Serve.

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Soup yang paling mudah dibuat, main rebus aje semua bahan dan akhiri dengan telur dipecahkan dan kocak-kocak dalam soup. Soup ini agak pekat sedikit kalau dibandingkan dengan sup-sup yang lain. Ini adalah disebabkan bancuhan tepung jagung dalam sup supaya ia agak pekat. Saya suka hirup sup ini bersama cili jeruk, biasalah tekak orang Melayu hendak makan menu Cina tetapi tetap nak pedas juga. Boleh juga hiris cili padi dan rendam dengan kicap...perghh........ hirup gitu aje pun sudah cukup. Kepada yang meminati Chinese Food pasti anda telah merasainya dalam menu-menu Chinese Course, memang one of the top Chinese Sup la....

Next Post - Passion Fruits Panna Cotta

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