Global Cuisine in my Platter

Know your Fruits - Watermelon

2009-08-30T11:38:00.032+05:30

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus, a member of Cucurbitaceae family) is related to the cantaloupe, squash and pumpkin, (plants growing on vines on the ground).Watermelon refers to both the fruit and plant of a vine-like (scrambler and trailer) herb. The watermelon fruit, one of the common types of melon, can be round, oblong or spherical in shape. It has a thick / smooth exterior rind (green, yellow,

Know your Fruits - Mango

2009-08-02T18:11:00.028+05:30

Mangoes belong to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous species of tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is indigenous to the Indian Subcontinent. Mango is generally cultivated in tropical regions. It is not only used for food, juice, flavor, fragrance and color but also find a place in religious ceremonies and weddings. The ripe fruit is variable in

Know your Fruits - Orange

2009-07-26T12:33:00.022+05:30

An Orange is a type of citrus fruit. Oranges originated in Southeast Asia. The fruit of Citrus sinensis is called sweet orange to distinguish it from Citrus aurantium, the bitter orange.An orange seed is called a pip. The white thread-like material attached to the inside of the peel is called pith.Oranges are widely grown in warm climates worldwide, and the flavours of oranges vary from sweet to

Know your Fruits - Banana

2009-07-18T09:04:00.066+05:30

Bananas are a type of commonly eaten fruit and the herbaceous plant of the genus Musa (family Musaceae), which are cultivated primarily for food and secondarily for the production of fibers including ornamental purposes.Each individual fruit has a protective outer layer (a peel / skin) with a fleshy edible inner portion. Bananas come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow,

Know your Fruits - Apple

2009-07-14T09:22:00.019+05:30

Apple is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, is a pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, known for its high yields and long storage life.The tree originated from Central Asia and there are over 7,500 known cultivars of apples, with red, yellow and green varieties.Apples appear in many religious traditions, often as a mystical / forbidden fruit.img src: travel.latimes.com Storage:

All about Sauce

2009-07-12T11:30:00.036+05:30

A sauce is liquid or sometimes semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods. Sauces are an essential element in global cuisines and are used to enhance flavour and visual appeal to a served food.img src: myspace.com/olivegardenrestSauces may be ready made sauces, usually bought, such as soy sauce, or freshly prepared like Béchamel sauce, generally made just before serving. Sauces

Natural Home Cure Remedy - Cough

2009-07-09T16:57:00.025+05:30

Cough is caused by inflammation of the larynx / pharynx. A cough can also develop in the chest due to seasonal changes including weather changes.Some effective natural home cure remedies to cure Cough.Grapes: Grapes help a great deal in treating cough and cold. Consume 1 cup grape juice mixed with 1 tsp honey.Almonds: Almonds are excellent for curing dry coughs. Soak overnight 5-6 almonds in

All about Sandwich

2009-07-06T10:01:00.036+05:30

img src: ehow.comA sandwich is a food item made of one or more slices of bread with one or more fillings. The bread can be used as is, or it can be coated with butter, mustard, mayo to enhance flavor and texture.Sandwiches generally contain a combination of salad vegetables, meat, cheese, and a variety of sauces. Sandwich varieties:There are a wide range of sandwiches. Some of them being...

Natural Home Cure Remedy - Constipation

2009-07-06T09:16:00.037+05:30

Constipation is a disturbance of the digestive tract and referes to infrequent bowel movement including hard / dry bowel movements, which don't remove toxins from our body.Constipation if not cured may cause Appendicitis, Rheumatism, Arthritis and High Blood Pressure and sometimes Cancer too..... Some effective natural home cure remedies to cure Constipation.Water: Regular drinking of 6-8 glasses

Natural Home Cure Remedy - Common Fever

2009-07-03T20:53:00.026+05:30

Common Fever generally begins with slight shivering and pain in the head & other body parts. Some effective natural home cure remedies to cure common fever.Grapefruit: Grapefruit juice (fruit juice from grapefruits, rich in Vitamin C) is effective in all fevers and removes the burning sensation produced by the fever. Mix and consume 1/2 a glass of grapefruit juice with half a glass of

Natural Home Cure Remedy - Common Cold

2009-07-03T20:14:00.022+05:30

Common Cold is diagnosed with sore throat and blocked nose and happens from exposure to the virus, changes in temparatures, dust and allergies. Some effective natural home cure remedies to cure common cold.Lemon: Lemon (rich in Vitamin C) is used to treat common cold, as it increases the body resistance. Consume one glass of luke warm (not hot) water, mixed with a little lime juice and 1 tsp of

Salad Dressings and Toppings

2009-06-28T11:59:00.034+05:30

img src: readersdigest.comSalads are generally served with a wide variety of Salad Dressings...Vinaigrettes are commonly used in Southern EuropeMayonnaise is used in Eastern European countries and RussiaIn Denmark dressings are often based on crème fraîcheIn China, mayonnaise or mayonnaise-based dressings are generally usedMany light edible oils like olive oil, corn oil, soybean oil, safflower

All about Salad

2009-06-28T09:25:00.028+05:30

Salad is a food item served either before or after the main dish as a separate course, as a main course in itself, or as a side dish served along with the main dish.The word "salad" comes from the French salade of the same meaning, which in turn is from the Latin salata, "salty", from sal, "salt"Pick your choice from a variety of salads starting from Green Salads; Vegetable Salads; Salads of

Natural Cure Home Remedy - Acne & Pimples

2009-06-25T18:46:00.038+05:30

Acne is a common inflammatory skin disorder, characterized by pimples on the face, chest, and back. Some effective natural home cure remedies to cure acne and pimples.Fresh Lemon juice: Combine juice of one lemon with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face (for about 15-20 days) and let it stay for 30 mins and then wash with fresh water.Lemon: Massage the face with the skin

Natural Home Cure Remedy - Acidity

2009-06-25T17:59:00.015+05:30

Acidity forms due to excess hydrochloric acid secretion by the gastric glands of the stomach.Some effective natural home cure remedies to cure acidity.Cloves: Cloves are effective in curing acidity. Take one piece of clove after meals. Mint & Cabbage: Fresh mint juice & cabbage juice (taken after meals) are also beneficial to cure acidity. Fruits & Coconut Water: Coconut water and a glass of cold

Natural Cure Home Remedies

2009-06-25T10:05:00.031+05:30

img src: naturalremedies.co.ukThese days, natural cure home remedies are becoming popular and several people adopt proven home remedy treatments to cure different diseases as there is a natural home remedy for almost every ailment.Home remedies are natural cures that are generally prepared from some of the most common ingredients found at home. Cure for natual home remedies are used since

Glossary Index

2009-06-23T21:38:00.010+05:30

A glossary of various Cooking & Food terms....Glossary - FoodGlossary - Cooking Methods

Glossary - Cooking Methods

2009-06-23T08:45:00.089+05:30

img src:googleGlossary of Cooking MethodsCooking TermMeaningBakingCooking food items in a closed oven, like bread, cakes, puddings etc. utilizing heat to evaporate moisture for even cookingBaghar/ChhonkhaTadka/TemperingPouring a combination of spices / herbs in heated oil over the prepared dish, like dalBaste / BastingMoistening with gravy or melted fat / butter to prevent the food item from

All about Rice

2009-06-18T09:53:00.021+05:30

img src:CalRice.orgRice is the seed of the monocot plant Oryza sativa, of the grass family (Poaceae). It is a cereal grain (good source of protein) & one of the most important staple food globally, especially in tropical Latin America, West Indies, East, South and Southeast Asia. Rice is a good source of protein and should be combined with other sources of protein like nuts, seeds, beans, fish,

Matching Cheese and Wine

2009-06-15T19:48:00.068+05:30

img src:nj.comBoth cheese & wine are natural products that are frequently consumed together. As a rule, the whiter & fresher the cheese the crisper and fruitier the wine should be.....There are no hard and strict rules about which wine should be selected to accompany a particular cheese as the best selections are almost always based on individual tastes.However, some useful points to note... (

Cheese - by types of milk

2009-06-15T18:12:00.024+05:30

img src: andantedairy.comA list of Cheeses by types of milk....Buffalo milkCamel milkCowCow & Buffalo milkCow & Ewe milkCow & Goat milkCow & Reindeer milk Cow, Ewe & Goat milk Cow milkCow / Ewe milk Cow, Sheep, GoatEwe / Camel milk Ewe / Goat milk Ewe milk Ewe / Goat milkGoat milk Goats Mare milk Yak milkinfo src: cheese.com, to know more on the individual types, click here To know more about

Cheese - Serving & Storage Tips

2009-06-15T08:59:00.021+05:30

img src:elfshill.co.zaSome handful serving and storage tips on CheeseUnpasteurised cheese with a range of flavours should not be sliced until purchase otherwise it will start to lose its subtlety & aroma. Keep the cheese in conditions in which it matures. Hard, semi-hard and semi-soft cheeses are stored in the temperatures from around 8 - 13 C. Keep the cheese wrapped in the waxed paper and place

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - Z

2009-06-14T20:50:00.005+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - ZZamorano Zanetti Grana Padano Zanetti Parmigiano Reggianoinfo src:www.cheese.com To know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - Y

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Alphabetical listing of Cheese - YYarg Cornish Yarra Valley Pyramid Yorkshire Blueinfo src:www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - X

2009-06-14T20:46:00.006+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - XXynotyroinfo src:www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - W

2009-06-14T20:42:00.008+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - WWaimata Farmhouse Blue Washed Rind Cheese (Australian) Waterloo Weichkaese WellingtonWensleydale White Stilton Whitestone Farmhouse WigmoreWoodside Cabecou info src:www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - V

2009-06-14T20:40:00.005+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - VVacherin-Fribourgeois Valencay Vasterbottenost VenacoVendomois Vieux Corse Vignotte Vulscombe info src: www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - U

2009-06-14T20:36:00.009+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - UUbriacoUlloainfo src:www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - T

2009-06-14T20:26:00.007+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - TTala Taleggio Tamie Tasmania Highland Chevre Log Taupiniere Teifi Telemea Testouri Tete de Moine Tetilla Texas Goat Cheese Tibet Tillamook CheddarTilsit Timboon Brie TomaTomme BruleeTomme d'Abondance Tomme de Chevre Tomme de RomansTomme de SavoieTomme des Chouans Tommes Torta del Casar Toscanello Touree de L'Aubier Tourmalet Trappe (Veritable)Trois Cornes De

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - S

2009-06-14T17:07:00.011+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - SSaaland Pfarr Saanenkaese Saga Sage Derby Sainte Maure Saint-Marcellin Saint-Nectaire Saint-Paulin Salers Samso San Simon Sancerre Sap Sago Sardo Sardo Egyptian Sbrinz Scamorza Schabzieger Schloss Selles sur Cher Selva Serat Seriously Strong Cheddar Serra da Estrela Sharpam Shelburne Cheddar Shropshire Blue Siraz Sirene Smoked Gouda Somerset Brie Sonoma Jack

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - R

2009-06-14T17:00:00.008+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - RRabacal Raclette Ragusano Raschera Reblochon Red Leicester Regal de la Dombes Reggianito Remedou Requeson Richelieu Ricotta Ricotta (Australian) Ricotta Salata Ridder Rigotte Rocamadour Rollot Romano Romans Part Dieu Roncal Roquefort Roule Rouleau De Beaulieu Royalp Tilsit Rubens Rustinu info src:www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - Q

2009-06-14T16:58:00.006+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - QQuark Quark (Australian) Quartirolo Lombardo Quatre-Vents Quercy Petit Queso Blanco Queso Blanco con Frutas --Pina y Mango Queso de Murcia Queso del Montsec Queso del Tietar Queso Fresco Queso Fresco (Adobera) Queso Iberico Queso Jalapeno Queso Majorero Queso Media Luna Queso Para Frier Queso Quesadilla info src: www.cheese.com To know more about Cheese, click

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - P

2009-06-14T16:54:00.008+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - PP'tit Berrichon Palet de Babligny Paneer Panela Pannerone Pant ys Gawn Parmesan (Parmigiano) Parmigiano Reggiano Pas de l'Escalette Passendale Pasteurized Processed Pate de Fromage Patefine Fort Pave d'Affinois Pave d'Auge Pave de Chirac Pave du Berry Pecorino Pecorino in Walnut Leaves Pecorino Romano Peekskill Pyramid Pelardon des Cevennes Pelardon des Corbieres

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - O

2009-06-14T16:52:00.006+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - OOaxaca Olde York Olivet au Foin Olivet Bleu Olivet Cendre Orkney Extra Mature Cheddar Orla Oschtjepka Ossau Fermier Ossau-Iraty Oszczypek Oxford Blue info src: www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - N

2009-06-14T15:52:00.004+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - NNaboulsi Nantais Neufchatel Neufchatel (Australian) Niolo Nokkelost Northumberland info src: www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - M

2009-06-14T15:10:00.008+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - MMaasdam Macconais Mahoe Aged Gouda Mahon Malvern Mamirolle Manchego Manouri Manur Marble Cheddar Marbled Cheeses Maredsous Margotin Maribo Maroilles Mascares Mascarpone Mascarpone (Australian) Mascarpone Torta Matocq Maytag Blue Meira Menallack Farmhouse Menonita Meredith Blue Mesost Metton (Cancoillotte) Meyer Vintage Gouda Mihalic Peynir Milleens Mimolette

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - L

2009-06-14T15:05:00.005+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - LL'Aveyronnais L'Ecir de l'Aubrac La Taupiniere La Vache Qui Rit Laguiole Lairobell Lajta Lanark Blue Lancashire Langres Lappi Laruns Lavistown Le Brin Le Fium Orbo Le Lacandou Le Roule Leafield Lebbene Leerdammer Leicester Leyden Limburger Lincolnshire Poacher Lingot Saint Bousquet d'Orb Liptauer Little Rydings Livarot Llanboidy Llanglofan Farmhouse Loch Arthur

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - K

2009-06-14T15:03:00.003+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - KKadchgall Kaseri Kashta Kefalotyri Kenafa Kernhem Kervella Affine Kikorangi King Island Cape Wickham Brie King River Gold Klosterkaese Knockalara Kugelkase info src: www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - J

2009-06-14T15:02:00.003+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - JJarlsberg Jermi Tortes Jibneh Arabieh Jindi Brie Jubilee Blue Juustoleipa info src: www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - I

2009-06-14T15:00:00.006+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - IIberico Idaho Goatster Idiazabal Il Boschetto al Tartufo Ile d'Yeu Isle of Mull info src: www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - H

2009-06-14T14:57:00.006+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - HHalloumi Halloumy (Australian) Haloumi-Style Cheese Harbourne Blue Havarti Heidi Gruyere Hereford Hop Herrgardsost Herriot Farmhouse Herve Hipi Iti Hubbardston Blue Cow Humboldt Fog Hushallsost info src: www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - G

2009-06-14T14:52:00.009+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - GGabriel Galette du Paludier Galette Lyonnaise Galloway Goat's Milk Gems Gammelost Gaperon a l'Ail Garrotxa Gastanberra Geitost Gippsland Blue Gjetost Gloucester Golden Cross Gorgonzola Gornyaltajski Gospel Green Gouda Goutu Gowrie Grabetto Graddost Grafton Village Cheddar Grana Grana Padano Grand Vatel Grataron d' Areches Gratte-Paille Graviera Greuilh Greve Gris

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - F

2009-06-14T14:44:00.008+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - FFarmer Feta Feta (Australian) Figue Filetta Fin-de-Siecle Finlandia Swiss Finn Fiore Sardo Fleur du Maquis Flor de Guia Flower Marie Folded Folded cheese with mintFondant de Brebis Fontainebleau Fontal Fontina Val d'Aosta Formaggio di capra Fougerus Four Herb Gouda Fourme d' Ambert Fourme de Haute Loire Fourme de Montbrison Fresh Jack Fresh Mozzarella Fresh

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - E

2009-06-14T14:41:00.005+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - EEdam Edelpilz Emental Grand Cru Emlett Emmental Epoisses de Bourgogne Esbareich Esrom Etorki Evansdale Farmhouse Brie Evora De L'Alentejo Exmoor Blue Explorateur info src: www.cheese.comTo know more about Cheese, click here.

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - D

2009-06-14T14:39:00.007+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - DDanablu (Danish Blue) Danbo Danish Fontina Daralagjazsky Dauphin Delice des Fiouves Denhany Dorset Drum Derby Dessertnyj Belyj Devon Blue Devon Garland Dolcelatte Doolin Doppelrhamstufel Dorset Blue Vinney Double Gloucester Double Worcester Dreux a la Feuille Dry Jack Duddleswell Dunbarra Dunlop Dunsyre Blue Duroblando Durrus Dutch Mimolette (Commissiekaas) info

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - C

2009-06-14T14:33:00.008+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - CCabecou Caboc Cabrales Cachaille Caciocavallo Caciotta Caerphilly Cairnsmore Calenzana Cambazola Camembert de Normandie Canadian Cheddar Canestrato Cantal Caprice des Dieux Capricorn Goat Capriole Banon Caravane Carre de l'Est Casciotta di Urbino Cashel Blue Castellano Castelleno Castelmagno Castelo Branco Castigliano Cathelain Celtic Promise Cendre d'Olivet

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - B

2009-06-14T14:26:00.009+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - BBaby Swiss Babybel Baguette Laonnaise Bakers Baladi Balaton Bandal Banon Barry's Bay Cheddar Basing Basket Cheese Bath Cheese Bavarian Bergkase Baylough Beaufort Beauvoorde Beenleigh Blue Beer Cheese Bel Paese Bergader Bergere Bleue Berkswell Bethmale des Pyrénées Beyaz Peynir Bierkase Bishop KennedyBlarney Bleu d'Auvergne Bleu de Gex Bleu de Laqueuille Bleu de

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - A

2009-06-14T14:20:00.006+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese - AAbbaye de Belloc Abbaye de Citeaux Abbaye du Mont des Cats Abertam Abondance Acapella Ackawi Acorn Adelost Affidelice au Chablis Afuega'l Pitu Airag Airedale Aisy Cendre Allgauer Emmentaler Alverca Ambert American Cheese Ami du Chambertin Anejo Enchilado Anneau du Vic-Bilh Anthoriro Appenzell Aragon Ardi Gasna Ardrahan Armenian String Aromes au Gene de Marc

Alphabetical listing of Cheese

2009-06-14T12:19:00.034+05:30

Alphabetical listing of Cheese...Select any letter below to go to the list of Cheese that begins with that letter....A B C D E F GHI J K L M NO P Q R S TU V W X Y ZTo know more on the individual cheeses, click hereTo know more about Cheese, click on

List of Cheese by countries

2009-06-14T11:52:00.016+05:30

img src: seattlemet.comList of Cheese by countries:AfghanistanArgentinaArmenia Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada Cornwall Corsica Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Eastern Mediterranean Egypt England Finland France Germany Great Britain Greece Holland Hungary Iceland India Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Mauritania Mexico Mexico and Caribbean Middle East New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Romania

List of Cheese (South America)

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img src: winetoursoftheworld.comList of Cheeses by places of origin: South America Argentina ReggianitoSardo Brazil Catupiry Minas Coalho Requeijão Prato Queijo de Colônia Queijo-do-reino Queijo manteiga (Brazilian Butter Cheese/Da Terra) Chile Chanco Gauda Panquehue Renaico Colombia Quesillo Dominican Republic Dominican Cheese Venezuela Queso Guayanés Queso Palmita Peru Paria To know more about

List of Cheese (North America)

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img src: smorgasbite.comList of Cheeses by places of origin: North America Canada Bleu Bénédictin (Quebec) Bocconcini (Ontario) Chèvre noir (Quebec) Dragons Breath (Nova Scotia) Friulano Oka (Quebec) Pied-de-Vent (Quebec) Riopelle de l'Isle, Le (Quebec) El Salvador Capitas Cuajada Crema Duro Blandito Fresco Morolique Petacones MexicoQueso Añejo (Aged cheese) Queso Blanco (White cheese) Queso

List of Cheese (Oceania)

2009-06-11T18:21:00.010+05:30

List of Cheeses by places of origin: Oceania img src: la-cave.co.ukAustraliaCoonNew ZealandChesdaleEvansdaleTo know more about the individual cheeses, click here.

List of Cheese (Europe)

2009-06-10T17:00:00.090+05:30

img src: superstore.caList of Cheeses by places of origin: EuropeAustriaBergkäseBrimsen (Austrian term for Bryndza)Lüneberg cheeseTyrolean grey cheese BelgiumAffligem Bruges Gold Brussels cheese Chimay DammeDamme brie Herve cheese Limburger cheeseMandjeskaas MaredsousPassendaleRemedouRodoricBulgariaKashkavalSireneCyprusAnariHalloumi (Hellim) KefalotyriCzech RepublicAbertam cheeseOlomoucké

List of Cheese (Asia)

2009-06-10T16:23:00.022+05:30

List of Cheeses by places of origin: Asia img src: ehow.comChinaRubingRushan Nguri Georgia Sulguni / Suluguni India Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Chhena BangladeshChhenaPakistanPaneerJapanSakura cheese from Hokkaidō, soft white flavored with cherry leavesMiddle EastLabnehAckawi cheese Basket cheese Labneh, a soft cheese made from yogurt with a slightly sour taste. JameedJibneh Arabieh cheese Kenafa

List of Cheese (Africa)

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img src: travelblog.portfoliocollection.comList of Cheeses by places of origin: AfricaEgyptSardo cheeseTestouri cheeseMauritaniaCaravane cheeseSouth AfricaBokmakiri cheeseKwaito cheese To know more about the individual cheeses, click here.

Advantages of Microwave Cooking

2009-06-10T09:14:00.014+05:30

Samsung Convection 28L Microwave OvenSome points to choose a Microwave including advantages of Microwave Cooking:Fast Cooking: Microwave takes almost 1/3 of the time as compared to the conventional cooking methods, ensuring more available free time.Healthy Cooking: As the food is cooked in its own natural juices, all the nutrients & color of the food is preserved and always provide healthy

List of Cheeses by place of origin

2009-06-09T16:22:00.040+05:30

img src: community.livejournal.comList of Cheeses by place of origin:AfricaAsia Europe Ocenia North America South America To know more about Cheese, click on

All about Cheese

2009-06-09T13:10:00.036+05:30

img src: wikipediaCheese is a food consisting of proteins and fat from milk, usually the milk of cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep. It is produced by coagulation of the milk protein casein. There are hundreds of types of cheese clearly distinct from one another in different styles, textures and flavors depend on the origin of the milk (including the animal's diet), whether it has been pasteurized,

All about Noodles

2009-06-09T09:53:00.017+05:30

img src: superstock.comimg src: superstock.comA noodle is food made from unleavened dough that is cooked in a boiling liquid. The word noodle derives from the German Nudel (noodle) and may be related to the Latin word nodus (knot). In American English, noodle is a generic term for unleavened dough made from many different types of ingredients. Noodles exist in an abundance of shapes.Types of

Pasta with irregular shapes

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Some varieies of Irregular shapes:Gnocchi: (From the Italian gnocco, meaning "a knot in wood), round in shape and often made with flour with the addition of potatoesSpätzle: (Meaning "little sparrow" in Swabian German), a German egg pasta that is either round in shape or completely irregular, when hand madeinfo src: wikipedia

Stuffed Pasta

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Some varieties of Stuffed pasta:Agnolotti: Semi-circular pockets; can be stuffed with ricotta; mix of cheese, meats /pureed vegetablesCannelloni: Rolls of pasta with stuff inside, usually cooked in ovenCasoncelli: Semi-circular pasta, stuffed with a mixture of bread crumbs, egg, cheese, ground beef, salami, raisins, Amaretti biscuits, pear and garlic Fagottini: A 'purse' / bundle of pasta, often

Micro Pasta

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Some varieties of Micro Pasta:Acini di pepe: Bead-like pastaAlphabets: Pasta shaped as letters of the alphabetAnelli: Small rings of pastaAnellini: Smaller version of anelliCouscous: Grain looking pastaConchigliette: Small shell shaped pastaCorallini: Small short tubes of pastaDitali: Small short tubesDitalini: Smaller versions of ditaliFarfalline: Small bow tie shaped pastaFideos: Short thin

Ribbon Pasta Noodles

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Some varieties of Ribbon Pasta Noodles:Bavette: Narrower version of tagliatelleBavettine: Narrower version of bavetteFettuce: Wider version of fettuccineFettuccine: Ribbon of pastaFettucelle: Narrower version of fettuccineLagane: Wide noodlesLasagne: Very wide noodles that often have fluted edgesLasagnette: Narrower version of lasagnaLasagnotte: Longer version of lasagnaLinguine: Flattened

Strand Noodles

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Some varities of Strand Noodles (Straight round-rods):Spaghettoni: Thick spaghetti (thick little twine)Spaghetti: Most common round-rod pasta (little twine)Spaghettini: Thin spaghettiFedelini: Between spaghetti and vermicelli in sizeVermicelloni: Thick vermicelliVermicelli: Thicker than capellini, thinner than fedeliniCapellini: Thinner than vermicelliCapelli d'angelo: Thinnest round-rod pasta

Tubular Pasta

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Some varieties of Tubular Pasta:Bucatini: Hollow spaghetti Calamarata: Wide ring shaped pasta Calamaretti: Smaller Calamarata Cannelloni: Large stuffable tubes Cavatappi: Corkscrew-shaped macaroni Cellentani: Corkscrew-shaped tube Chifferi: Short and wide macaroni Ditalini: Short tubes; like elbows but shorter and without a bend Fideuà: Short and thin tubes Gomito Maccheroni: Bent tubes

Pasta like shapes

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Some varieties of Pasta like shapes: Campanelle: Flattened bell-shaped with a frilly edge on one end Capunti: Short convex ovals resembling an open empty pea pod Casarecce: Short lengths rolled into an S shape Cavatelli: Short, solid lengths Cencioni: Petal shaped, slightly curved with rough convex side Conchiglie: Seashell shaped Conchiglioni: Large, stuffable seashell shape Corzeti: flat

All about Pasta

2009-06-03T11:18:00.059+05:30

img src: art.comPasta (Italian for "dough") is a generic term for Italian variants of noodles, a food made from a dough of flour, water and/or eggs and served with sauce / seasonings....Some of the popular type of Italian dishes are....puttanesca (garlic, diced onions, anchovies, chili peppers, black olives and diced tomatoes)pasta alla norma (tomatoes, eggplant and fresh or baked cheese) pasta

All about Bread

2009-06-02T17:49:00.012+05:30

Rye Bread (img src: rye1.com)Unleavened Breads (img src: wikipedia)Bread is a staple food prepared by baking a dough of flour and water. It may be leavened or unleavened. Common ingredients being salt, fat and leavening agents (yeast and baking soda) and often including a range of other ingredients like milk, egg, sugar, spice, fruit (raisins), vegetables (onion), nuts (walnuts) or seeds (poppy

Type of Recipes

2009-05-31T13:26:00.049+05:30

Type of Recipes can be broadly classified as below....Click on the names to know more on the individual types.....img src: ukrainians.caBread img src: myspace.comPastaimg src:biggestmenu.comNoodle img src: myspace.comCheeseimg src: open.salon.comRice img src: rd.comSaladimg src: targetwoman.comSandwichimg src: mahalo.comSauceimg src: bctree.comSoupimg src: iuprsa.wordpressDessertimg src:

Cuisines

2009-05-30T09:02:00.013+05:30

picture courtesy: phy.ntnu.edu.twChinese Cuisinepicture courtesy: all-about-egypt.comEgyptian Cuisinepicture courtesy: afrikandoafrikando.comAfrican CuisineCuisine (from French cuisine, "cooking; culinary art; kitchen"; and Latin coquere, "to cook") is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture. It is often named after the region or place where

All About Peas

2009-05-28T15:30:00.016+05:30

picture courtesy: howstuffworksA pea is most commonly the small spherical seed / seed-pod of the legume Pisum sativum, generaly a green, pod-shaped fruit, widely grown as a cool-season vegetable crop across the globe.The species is used as a vegetable, often eaten raw / boiled, used in soups & salads, and even fresh, frozen or canned. Peas form an important part of the diet of most people

All about Beans

2009-05-20T21:26:00.019+05:30

picture courtesy: tradeget.comBean is a common name for large plant seeds consumed for human food and even animal feed.The young pods of bean plants are eaten whole (cooked or raw). Thus the word "green beans" means unripe beans."Bean" can be used as a near-synonym of "pulse", an edible legume. Beans are an important alternative source of protein in our everyday diet.There are a wide range of

All about Lentils

2009-05-16T21:35:00.011+05:30

picture courtesy: google Lentil / daal / pulse (Lens culinaris) is a bushy annual plant of the legume family, grown for its lens-shaped seeds. A variety of lentils exists with colors that range from yellow to red-orange to green, brown and black which are found with / without the skins and whole / split.Various pulses are sometimes called lentils but are actually beans / peas, like "black lentils

All about Legumes

2009-05-16T21:03:00.017+05:30

picture courtesy: yummydelicious.comLegume is a fruit, where the seed grows inside pods. Common varieties are alfalfa, clover, peas, beans, lentils, lupins, mesquite, carob, and peanuts. Legume seed and foliage have a comparatively higher protein contentDried legumes and their edible seeds (known as pulses), are classified into three groups - lentils, beans and peas. They have a wide range of

Miscallenous Tips

2009-05-13T19:19:00.006+05:30

Some useful miscallenous tips.....To remove the odour of fish / garlic from hands: Wash with salt or lemon and cold water before using soap. To remove insects from green vegetables: Add 1 tsp of white vinegar to the water while washing the green vegetables.To remove smell of onion from hands: Wash hands in a little milk.To sharpen a pair of kitchen scissors: Cut up a sheet of sandpaper into fine

Storage Tips

2009-05-13T19:08:00.008+05:30

Some useful information on various storage tips...Fruit StorageVegetable StorageMeat StorageSeafood StorageHoney Storage

Cooking Tips

2009-05-13T18:49:00.009+05:30

A ready reckoner on some useful cooking tips....To prevent Bhindi / Okra from sticking to a vessel: Add 1 tsp curd while cooking.To remove excess oil in any fried vegetables: Sprinkle a little gramflour over the vegetables. Gramflour absorbs the excess oil and makes the vegetable tastier.To remove excess oil & pungent smell from curries: Powder 2 bread slices coarsely and add to the curry and mix

Tips

2009-05-13T18:45:00.008+05:30

Some useful tips on cooking, storage including other miscallenous tips.... Cooking TipsStorage TipsMiscallenous Tips

Power Setting Table in Microwave

2009-05-10T20:50:00.036+05:30

img src: googleA handly table to know the Power Level Percent with Cooking Term and related Applicaton.....Power Level PercentRankCooking Term100%HighCookCooking curries, rice, meat, fish, chicken, veg etc.Boil milk, soups etc.80%Medium HighRoastCooking food at moderate heatReheating curries and soups60%MediumSimmer, DefrostCooking soft foods like fish, mushrooms, chickenReheating dry food

Defrosting & Defrosting Tips in Microwave Oven

2009-05-08T15:27:00.012+05:30

Defrosting in microwave is speedy & hygenic, retains the natural texture & flavour of the food, allowing the oven to go straight from defrost to the cooking procedure....Defrosting Tips:Weigh the food correctly before defrosting.Remove the frozen food from the pouches / plastic packets to prevent them from bursting.Allow the food to stand for few minutes to thaw the food completely.Arrangement /

Factors affecting Microwave Cooking

2009-05-08T15:04:00.014+05:30

Microwave cooking isn't really so different from traditional cooking and the common factors that affect the cooking time for conventional methods of cooking also apply in the microwave method of cooking. Some handy tips to ensure optimum usage of your microwave oven...Quantity of Food: Smaller quantities of food take lesser time to cook..e.g. If the quantity is halved, cooking time will get

Selecting Microwave Cookware

2009-05-08T14:46:00.008+05:30

To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the cookware used..... Cookwares must be chosen with great care for cooking in microwave oven. The must suitable cookwares are those which allow microwaves to pass through without absorbing or reflecting them.Glass ceramics are the most suited for the microwaves. These

Glossary - Z

2009-05-06T17:53:00.002+05:30

Z Zafran/Kesar: Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice used for its colouring purpose in desserts, sweets and kheers

Glossary - Y

2009-05-06T17:52:00.002+05:30

YYakni: MuttonYam: Perennial herbaceous vines cultivated for the consumption of their starchytubers in Africa, Asia, Latin America & Oceania and used in a fashion similar to potatoes and sweet potatoes

Glossary - X

2009-05-06T17:43:00.001+05:30

XXacutti: A Goan dish prepared by using chicken / vegetables and coconut

Glossary - W

2009-05-06T17:41:00.002+05:30

WWonton wrappers: Thin wrappers used in snacks

Glossary - V

2009-05-06T17:37:00.001+05:30

VVarak/Vark/Varakh: A fine thin edible silver foil used to decorate or garnish Indian desserts and "Paan"Vindaloo / Vindalho: A popular Indian dish. It was first brought to Goa by the Portuguese and soon became a Goan meal often served during very special occasions. More to follow....

Glossary - U

2009-05-06T17:36:00.001+05:30

UUrad / Urid: Black gram, black lentil or white lentil (Vigna mungo) is a bean grown in southern Asia. It is largely used to make daal from the whole or split, dehusked seedsTo be updated.....

Gossary - T

2009-05-06T17:33:00.003+05:30

TTej Patta: Indian name for Bay leafToor / Toovar: The Pigeon Pea. A type of lentil, also known as Arhar (Bengali), Red Gram, Toovar/Toor (Hindi / Gujarati / Marathi / Punjabi), Togari (Kannada), Kandi (Telugu) etc.Tulsi / Tulasi: Holy basil in English, a well known aromatic plant, also used as a medicinal plantTo be updated....

Glossary - S

2009-05-06T17:28:00.004+05:30

SShaak / Saag: Leafy vegetables like Spinach (Palak), Red Amaranth (lal shaak)Saunf / Mouri: AniseedSeenel: Allspice. Related to the clove familySonf: Fennel seedSont / Sonth: Dried gingerSupari: Betel nutTo be updated....

Glossary - R

2009-05-06T17:26:00.001+05:30

RRai: Mustard seedRajma: Red kidney beansRoti: Bread in Hindi. It can be of several types from Phulka, Tandoori Roti to Rumali RotiRuh Gulab: Rose waterTo be updated.....

Glossary - Q

2009-05-06T17:25:00.000+05:30

QQuas chawal / Kesar chaval: Rice fried in ghee, flavored and colored with saffron

Glossary - P

2009-05-06T17:21:00.003+05:30

PPaan: Betel leaf, usually eaten after a meal and has known to aid in digestionPalak/Sag: Spinach or green leafy vegetablePaneer: Cheese (Indian cottage cheese) made from bottled milk that can be fried and curriedPapod / Papad / Papadums (Papad): Thin wafer like discs made from a variety of lentils, potato, shrimp, rice etc. Parota / Parantha: Whole-wheat unleavened flatbread. Slightly larger

Glossary - O

2009-05-06T17:19:00.002+05:30

OOlkopi: Kohlrabi (German Turnip)To be updated....

Glossary - N

2009-05-06T17:18:00.002+05:30

NNamak: SaltNarkol / Nariyal: CoconutNeem: Curry leafNimboo /Nimbu: LimeTo be updated.........

Glossary - M

2009-05-06T17:14:00.003+05:30

MMakke: Corn flourMalai: CreamMasala: Spices, herbs and other seasonings ground or pounded together. Moori / Mamra /Mumra : Puffed riceMasoor Dal: Red lentil with a green skinMattar or Mutter: Green peasMethi: FenugreekMirch: Pepper. For centuries the most important spice, can be used whole or ground. It grows on vines that flower triennially and produce clusters of berries, which are picked and

Glossary - L

2009-05-06T17:12:00.001+05:30

LLasan / Lassun: GarlicLavang / Lobongo: ClovesMore to follow....

Glossary - K

2009-05-06T17:08:00.002+05:30

KKabuli Channa: Chickpeas. The chickpea, chick pea, garbanzo bean, Indian pea, ceci bean, bengal gram, hummus, chana or channaKaju/Kajoo: Cashew nutKala Namak: Black saltKalonji: Nigella seeds, similar to wild onion seedsKaranji: Karanji is a Maharashtrian Pastries made out of whole-wheat flour and filled with a cooked mixture of freshly grated coconut and sugarKarela / Uchhhe / Bitter gourd: It

Glossary - J

2009-05-06T17:07:00.000+05:30

JJaifal / Taifal / Jaikai: NutmegJavatri (Jawitri): MaceJeera /Zeera: Cumin