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Thanks, katm. :)

Sweet and Sour Make Ahead Chicken

2 pounds chicken parts (I skin them)
16 oz bottle sweet and sour sauce
1 envelope dry onion soup
1 c peach or apricot preserves
1 can drained pineapple chunks

Mix sweet and sour sauce, onion soup, preserves and pineapple. Pour over chicken. Marinate at least 1 hour. Bake in a 350 degree oven until chicken is done, about 1 hour.

You know, I love Humus and eat it literally every other wekk, but I’ve never thought about making it myself. I guess I’m too used to buying things.

And I’ve never thought of potato pancakes. Thank you very much. :)

There isn’t a prize, I’m sorry! However I shall blog about every recipe I’ll cook and hand out some link love. And knowing it’ll convert me to someone who actually cooks more often, but I’m sure no one but me will be too excited about that!

Ingredients
1 – 15 oz can chickpeas drained or substitute 2 cups sprouted chickpeas for the canned ones
2 cloves garlic minced
Juice of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons tahini
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Place all ingredients in your food processor with the S blade and puree to desired consistency. I generally add a little purified water to get a nice creamy consistency.

Taste and adjust flavors to your individual liking.

For variety try adding ½ cup fresh parsley and ½ teaspoon cumin for a more Middle Eastern flavor.

P.S. Is there a prize for the person who submits either the most or the best recipes? …*lol*… :-D

Ingredients
4 medium size potatoes
1 small onion
1/2 cup pancake mix
1/2 cup oil
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sour cream
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. pepper
dill for garnish

Instructions
Peel potatoes and grate into a bowl. Pour off extra liquid. Peel onion and grate into potatoes. Add eggs, pancake mix, sour cream, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Heat oil until it sizzles. Drop a tbsp. at a time of batter into hot oil. Flatten with a pancake turner. When bottoms are brown turn them over. When done remove and drain on paper towel lined plate. Serve with applesauce, sour cream and dill or just plain.

Also note that sweetrosie is correct. The first recipe I posted is Vietnamese. :-)

I had a quick look on that site and it looks really good. The only problem is there is so much and I don’t know where to start!

I’ll definitely have a more detailed look on there.

Thanks!

http://www.discusscooking.com/

they’re really helpful for newbies & have pantsloads of tips for the experienced cooks, too. forums are searchable, so if you’re looking for new rice recipes, just cruise around searching rice over there. good luck!

I’ve had a look on your blog and I’ll definitely search some more later. I’m not a man, but I think my cooking is similar! I just don’t cook enough. Feel free to link to specific recipes though. :)

Thank you very much. :)

And yes, it’s a puzzle game:

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/shreknrollxboxlivearcade/default.htm

http://www.thebitbag.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/shrek3.jpg

Btw, were you playing SHREK on XBL? I thought it was meant for the kiddies…

Cheers, Ashish, that’s recipe number two on my list, 12 more to go!

I’d still recommend you check some “official” recipe first. No use going on guy’s advice! :P

I’ll sue you if it’s a vegetarian restaurant though.
Seconded! We’re a part of MEOW [Meat Eater Organisation of the World] :P

I’ll sue you if it’s a vegetarian restaurant though. :|

Doesn’t that need special spices though?
Well not really, we get most of it easily here… don’t know about the UK. This is actually a speciality of my region – Maharashtra.

If so, we can buy those here and I love them. Doesn’t that need special spices though?

Others are a bit complicated but you should try making Biryani, preferrably Chicken though Mutton works too. You’ll find a plethora of recipes if you do a google on that. Oh and try some Chhole too [chana masala], delicious if you like spicy things, its my fav veggie dish.

Thank you very much for your suggestion and I’ve printed it out and stuck it on the pin board. :)

Shrimp Pancakes
Pancakes
2 cups All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Water
2 Eggs
1/2 lbs Shrimp, finely chopped
3 ounces Green onions, trimmed, quartered lengthwise, and cut into 2-inch lengths
1 small Carrot, cut into fine julienne
2 tsp minced Garlic
1/2 tsp Salt
8 tsp Vegetable oil (extra virgin olive oil is best)
Chives, for garnish, optional

Sauce
2 tsp Soy sauce
2 Tbps Vinegar
1 tsp Sugar
1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper
2 tsp lightly toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, and eggs and mix gently until just combined. Add the shrimp, green onions, carrot, garlic, and salt and fold together briefly just to combine.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and, when hot, coat with 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil. Add 1/4 of the pancake batter and use a spoon to spread into a 6 to 8-inch circle, trying to get the filling ingredients as evenly spread out as possible.

Cook about 4 minutes and once the pancake has begun to set and is golden brown on the bottom, flip the pancake to the other side, pressing with a spatula to compress ingredients.

Cook until golden brown on the second side, about 2 minutes longer, transfer to a warm plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while you prepare the remaining pancakes.

Once all of the pancakes are ready, cut them into wedges and serve warm, sprinkled with the chives and with the dipping sauce in small bowls for dipping.

Asfor recipes, I’m sure someone will come up with one or two. I hope!