::spicy minced beef pasta::

i was thinking of something very easy to cook for myself sbb ajoy takde kat umah mlm ni.. pikir punyer pikir, last2 decided to prepare myself a hearty simple pasta.. in this recipe, i tak letak apa2 sukatan, mmg ikut sukatan sdri, ikut citarasa sendiri k.. as i said, it is a simple recipe.. ;)

{bahan2}

pasta of yr choice (i chose angel's hair bcoz cepat masak n sedap)

minced beef

capsicum

garlic

chicken stock granule (knorr/maggi)

black pepper

cayenne pepper

oregano

parsley

olive oil

maggi seasoning

tomato sauce

{cara2}

1) boil yr pasta until el dente and drain it.. then toss it with a drizzle of olive oil and place the pasta in a plate..

2) while the pasta is boiling, prepare the beef. in a bowl, combine the minced beef with black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano and maggi seasoning with cold spoon. let it rest.

3) in another pan, heat olive oil, and tumis garlic and chicken stock and add in the beef mixed with the herbs. 

4) when the beef is cooked, add in the capsicum and then just give it a good fry.. 

5) add in tomato sauce and gaul everything together. tomato sauce tak perlu byk, just ensure all the ingredients inside the pot is covered with tomato sauce should be ok. and we're done wit the minced beef.

6) tutup api and scoop out the minced beef and place them on top of the pasta. then sprinkle some parsley and drizzle a lil bit more of olive oil and it is good to eat.. :)

happy trying everyone! ^_^

::cucur udang rangup::

kempunan nk mkn jemput2/cucur, tp tak nk pki adabi punyer.. so buat la sdri.. hehehe..

pls remember, portion2 aina mostly for 2 pax ya.. ;)

{bahan2}

1 cups of flour (tepung gandum)

1/2 cup of water (kalau perlu tambah k)

fresh prawns - potong ikut citarasa sdri ;)

carrot - potong dadu kecik2

1/2 tablespoon of olive oil

1 teaspoon of sugar

dash of baking powder (tuk naikkan ckit)

dash of black pepper

garam secukup rasa

serbuk kunyit ckit for a lil colour

*kalau suka, masukkan kucai/daun bwg/bawang (ajoy & i tak suka sbb tu tak letak)

*can always use this recipe for cucur/jemput2 ikan bilis

{cara2}

gaul semua n goreng mcm cucur biasa! hehehe.. 

^_^ 

*peace* 

:P 

::aglio olio with spicy prawns::

olio is a very2 simple pasta dish.. sbb tu i suuuukkkkkaaaa sgt masak olio hehehe.. but of course we have to try to vary it so tat tak bosan la kan.. 

aglio olio with spicy prawns

{bahan2 A}

prawns

lemon juice - 1/2 lemon

chopped cili kering - 1/2 btg

roasted garlic - 1 teaspoon

parsley - generous dash

salt

{bahan2 B}

spaghetti

chopped chili kering - 1/2 btg

roasted garlic - 1/2 teaspoon

salt

parsley

olive oil (penting!)

{cara2}

1) while you're cooking yr spaghetti, prepare yr prawns.. combine all the ingredients A in a bowl.. then stir fry the prawns with olive oil.. bila prawns da pink, angkat the prawns and put it in a separate bowl..

2) next, heat the same pan, add in a lil more olive oil about 1 table spoon and tumis the garlic and chopped cili kering. 

3) pour in yr spaghetti in the pan, lower the fire and toss the garlic oil with parsley and salt.. 

4) then hidangkan dlm plate and place the prawns td on the spaghetti.. siap!!!! ;)

::14 ways to save $$$ on groceries::

my MIL emailed these very useful tips.. balik ni nak terus buat.. tq mama! ^_^

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1. Line the bottom of your refrigerator’s crisper drawer with paper towels. They’ll absorb the excess moisture that causes vegetables to rot.

2. To keep herbs tasting fresh for up to a month, store whole bunches, washed and sealed in plastic bags, in the freezer. When you need them, they’ll be easier to chop, and they’ll defrost the minute they hit a hot pan.

3. A bay leaf slipped into a container of flour, pasta, or rice will help repel bugs.

4. Stop cheese from drying out by spreading butter or margarine on the cut sides to seal in moisture. This is most effective with hard cheeses sealed in wax.

5. When radishes, celery, or carrots have lost their crunch, simply pop them in a bowl of iced water along with a slice of raw potato and watch the limp vegetables freshen up right before your eyes.

6. Avoid separating bananas until you plan to eat them – they spoil less quickly in a bunch.

7. Put rice in your saltshaker to stop the salt from hardening. The rice absorbs condensation that can cause clumps.

8. Stock up on butter when it’s on sale – you can store it in the freezer for up to six months. Pack the butter in an airtight container, so it doesn’t take on the flavor of whatever else you’re freezing.

9. In order to make cottage cheese or sour cream last longer, place the container upside down in the fridge. Inverting the tub creates a vacuum that inhibits the growth of bacteria that causes food to spoil.

10. Believe it or not, honey is the only nonperishable food substance, so don’t get rid of the stuff if it crystallizes or becomes cloudy. Microwave on medium heat, in 30-second increments, to make honey clear again.

11. Prevent extra cooked pasta from hardening by stashing it in a sealed plastic bag and refrigerating. When you’re ready to serve, throw the pasta in boiling water for a few seconds to heat and restore moisture.

12. Keeping brown sugar in the freezer will stop it from hardening. But if you already have hardened sugar on your shelf, soften it by sealing in a bag with a slice of bread – or by microwaving on high for 30 seconds.

13. If you only need a few drops of lemon juice, avoid cutting the lemon in half – it will dry out quickly. Instead, puncture the fruit with a metal skewer and squeeze out exactly what you require.

14. If you’re unsure of an egg’s freshness, see how it behaves in a cup of water: Fresh eggs sink; bad ones float.