Showing posts with label easy recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label easy recipes. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Dessert: Spice Cake with Nuts

Spice Cake




As a super mom, you would definitely want to have the largest choice of dessert to serve to your family and visitors. Our blog posts a large number of healthy and delicious desserts from which you can choose. Enjoy!
Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup golden syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • pinch of ground cloves
  • 12 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 4 cups flour, whole wheat if possible
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup liquid milk
  • pinch of salt


Directions

  1. Combine the butter with the golden syrup in a food processor. 
  2. Beat until creamy, then add the eggs one at a time. Add the spice and the lemon zest.
  3. Mix the remained dried item in a large bowl, on the side. Flour, cocoa and baking powder and add the milk little by little while mixing or beating.
  4. the quantity of milk used depends on the consistence of the mixture. You may not need all the specified quantity. 
  5. Grease a small loaf pan, cover it with baking paper. 
  6. Pour the mixture into the pan.
  7. Bake over high heat 240 degrees C for 40 minutes.


Sugar Frosting
Mix 1 cup of confectionery sugar with 1 tbsp water.
Top your cake with the frosting and sprinkle some mixed nuts.

Allow your loved ones to help you bake this cake, you will both enjoy your time together!
Bon Apétit  from How to be Super Mom!

Monday, May 13, 2013

Daily Recipes: Spiced Beef and Onions

beef recipes

Beef lovers here's a free recipe you won't be able to resist from How to be Super Mom. Enjoy!

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients
1 kg steak
60 ml olive oil
500 g baby onions
4 cloves garlic, cut in half
1/2 cup red wine
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon red vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
375 ml water
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions
  1. Chop the  meat into medium cubes.
  2. heat the oil over medium heat in a large heavy based saucepan. Add the onion and stir until golden. Remove from pan and drain.
  3. Add the meat to the pan and stir over high heat until the meat is brown and its liquid has dried out.
  4. Add the garlic, wine, spice, vinegar, bay leaf, tomato paste and spice to taste with black pepper and salt. Add boiled water, cover and simmer for one hour. Stir occasionally.
  5. Return the onions to the sauce pan and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Serve with steamed basmati rice.

How to be Super Mom is always posting easy recipes to help super moms, all around the world, serve new meals to their loved ones. Bon appétit!
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Thursday, May 09, 2013

Chicken Recipes: Roasted Rosemary Chicken

chicken recipes

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Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1.5 kg whole chicken, cleaned
4 large sprigs of rosemary
6 cloves garlic
4 tbsps oil

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Wipe the chicken inside and out, dry it well and season it with rosemary sprigs and garlic.
rub the outside with 1 tbsp of oil, season and place the chicken on its side in a baking pan.
Put another two sprigs of rosemary and  sprinkle oil all around the chicken.
Place the chicken in the preheated oven, keep turning every twenty minutes until well done.
Bon appétit from How to be Super Mom!
 

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Chicken Recipes: Circassian Chicken

circassian chicken

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Total cooking time: 1 hour
Serves 4

Ingredients
  • 1.5 tsp  paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 tbsp walnut oil
  • 3 chicken breasts, on the bone
  • 3 chicken wings
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stick celery, coarsely chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 5 peppercorns
  • 3/4 tsp coriander seeds
  • 150 g walnuts toasted
  • 2 slices of white bread, crust removed
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic

Directions
  1. Pour the paprika and the cayenne pepper in a dry frying pan and heat over low heat for about a minute, then add the oil and set aside away from heat until ready to use.
  2. Put the chicken in a saucepan with the onion, celery, carrot, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, peppercorns and coriander seeds. Add 750 ml of water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken is tender.
  3. Turn off the heat, allow to cool, then remove the chicken from the stock, remove the skin and shred the flesh. Season and sprinkle some stock and set aside.
  4. Blend the walnuts in a food processor to form a rough paste. Combine the bread with 1/3 cup of stock, and blend in the processor.
  5. Add extra paprika, garlic and some salt and pepper, keep procession until smooth.
  6. Gradually add 1/2 cup warm chicken stock until the mixture is liquid enough to be poured.
  7. Mix hald the sauce with the chicken and place on a serving plate.
  8. Pour the rest of the sauce to cover and serve.

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Friday, April 19, 2013

Salad Recipes: Salade Nicoise

Salade Nicoise

A salad doesn't always have to be a side dish. This salad is very rich in ingredients, it contains tuna, eggs and all kind of delicious vegetables so you can easily serve it as a main course. Since a supermom is always looking for an easy way out during dinner meals, this salad recipe could do the trick; It's easy, quick and healthy.

Preparation time: 45 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 3 large plum tomatoes
  • 1 boiled, cubed large potato
  • 3 celery sticks
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs
  • 250g green beans
  • 1 can (400g) tuna in oil
  • 50g black olives
  • 50g green olives
  • 2 tablespoons baby capers
  • 2 tablespoons shredded basil leaves

For the dressing:
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions
  1. Cut the onions in quarter, slicing it thinly. 
  2. Cut tomatoes into thin wedges.
  3. Slice the celery.
  4. Quarter the eggs.
  5. Steam green beans until tender ( steaming helps keep all the nutrients).
  6. Drain the tuna and slice the pitted olives.
  7. Place the ingredients in a dish of your choice, shower them with the delicious lemon juice sauce and sprinkle the basil on top.

How to be Super Mom is providing you with a series of delicious salads recipes that you could use to spice up your meals. Enjoy super moms!



Friday, April 12, 2013

Salad Recipes: Waldorf Salad

waldorf salad
A salad generated from the United States. The name is related to the world famous hotel of New-York, Waldrof- Astoria hotel. My family loves this salad, it is fresh and delicious and I am sure you all know it. What about trying How to be Super Mom's Waldorf Salad recipe?

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:
  • 3 large red apples
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 6 trimmed celery sticks
  • 150g rudely chopped walnuts

Dressing:
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons  Mayonnaise
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions
  • Core and chop apples into large cubes. 
  • Combine apples with lemon juice to prevent its color from changing.
  • Chop the celery roughly.
  • Toss all the ingredients together and serve with the dressing.

Waldorf Salad was rapidly spread among people when it was created back in the early 20th century, and it is still one of the most classic popular salads. Walnuts and apples are known to be very healthy. They are very rich in nutrients and they have antioxidants effect that is why this easy salad could make a great choice for your family to enjoy. A super mom is always searching for the best to offer for her family; the reason why you should make sure to incorporate in your dinner recipes all the nutrients your child might need to grow into a healthy and strong young man.
Keep visiting How to be Super Mom for more easy recipes every day.

Salad Recipes: Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad
A classical traditional salad that has appealed people for generations. How to be Super Mom will offer your free recipes to help you prepare your dinner in  no time.

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients for the Caesar Salad:
  • 8 slices thick white bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 120g shaved parmesan cheese
  • 1 large romain lettuce


For the dressing:
  • 1 egg
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 4 whole canned anchovy fillers, drained and halved
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Directions
  • After cutting off the crust, cut bread into one cm cubes. Hear the oil in large pan; cook the bread until brown and crispy. Allow the croutons to drain on an absorbent paper.
  • Combine shredded lettuce leaves with the crouton and the cheese, leaving a part of the crouton and the parmesan for the decoration.
  • Add the dressing, mix well and decorate with the remaining croutons and parmesan.

For the Ceasar dressing: 
  • Process egg, garlic, lemon , mustard and anchovies until smooth. 
  • While the machine is still operating, add oil little by little until the dressing thickens.

Bon Appétit from How to be Super Mom!!
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Casserole Recipes: Fish Casserole with Cheddar and Tomato Topping

Fish is the healthiest choice you can provide your family with. If you're going low on ideas, then please check out my recipes. Fish recipes are numerous, diversified and delicious and How to be Super Mom posts a new recipe every day to meet with all different tastes. Your family will have a delight tasting one of my fish recipes. In less then 30 minutes, your meal will be prepared, warm and ready to be eaten. Every super mom's dream! 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Canola oil for greasing
  • 150g orange cheddar, grated
  • 2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard
  • 4 tablespoon crème fraîche 
  • 4 fish fillets ( about 200g each)
  • 3 medium tomatoes, sliced into thing rings
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions
  1. Season your fish fillet in white pepper, black pepper and salt.
  2. In a bowl, mix the cheddar, mustard and crème fraîche.
  3. Place the fish fillets in a greased casserole.
  4. Top with the tomato slices.
  5. Spoon over each fillet an equal quantity of the cheese mixture.
  6. Place the casserole, uncovered, in a preheated oven ( 200 C).
  7. Cook for 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted and turned golden and the fish is cooked through. 
  8. Serve with a green salad on the side.

Easy,  quick and healthy recipes are always available at "How to be Super Mom". This exact fish casserole has made a huge success when I served it to my family. Try it and tell me what you think.
Bon appétit!