วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 8 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2553

วันพุธที่ 7 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Nothing Says "I Care," Like a Casserole

The occasion often occurs when you want to bring a meal to a friend. It might be someone who's just had a baby or a family death or even just a stressed out friend. How many times has the intention crossed your mind, but been quickly dismissed? Maybe it's because you don't know what to bring or you are simply too busy. Whatever the excuse is, I have the solution. These tips will turn your good intentions into a reality.

The first thing you should consider is a meal that either makes enough to feed two families or one that easily doubles. Since you are already cooking for your own family, this will not add any extra time. You are simply stretching your efforts.

The second thing you should consider is something they can cook or bake at their convenience. That is why I like casseroles so much. They also make a lot and double. I recommend always keeping disposable pans on hand so you don't have to worry about getting dishes back.

Because you are feeding other people, you want something impressive, yet simple. You want something that re-heats well in the event others are bringing them meals and they will be having left-overs. And last you want something quick that is not going to take you all day.

Two of my favorite dishes for bringing a friend are King Ranch Chicken Casserole and Baked Ziti. There's a good chance that if others are bringing dinner, they will be getting plenty of pasta. However, that's not always the case and this ziti recipe is sure to please anyone.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

5 tablespoons butter

1/2 onion - finely chopped

1/2 green bell pepper - finely chopped

1/4 cup flour

1/2 cup water - reserve from boiled chicken

1 10-ounce can tomatoes with chilies - I prefer the Rotel tomatoes (mild)

4 flour tortillas

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2) Boil chicken and cut into bite size pieces. Reserve 1/2 cup of chicken water.

3) In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and bell pepper. Once vegetables are clear; whisk in flour. Slowly whisk in chicken water and tomatoes (with juice.) Mix cubed chicken back into mixture.

4) In an 8 x 11 inch dish, layer as follows: 2 tortillas, 1/2 chicken mixture, 1 cup of cheese and repeat.

5) Cook for 30 minutes in preheated oven.

Baked Ziti

16-ounce box penne pasta noodles

1 lb package ground beef

3 cloves garlic - minced

2 jars spaghetti sauce

4 slices provolone cheese

1 cup sour cream

4 slices mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons grated parmesan

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2) Boil and drain pasta according to direction on box.

3) In a large skillet, brown and drain ground beef. Add garlic and spaghetti sauce to ground beef.

4) In a large baking or casserole dish, layer as follows: ½ of cooked pasta, provolone cheese, 1 cup of sour cream, ½ of meat mixture, remaining pasta, mozzarella cheese, and remaining meat mixture. Top with 2 Tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese.

5) Bake for 30 minutes.

Let's not forget dessert. Banana pudding is the way to go. Just put it in another disposable pan and 1 batch will be plenty for your family and theirs.

Banana Pudding

30 vanilla wafers

2 bananas - sliced thinly

1 large box instant vanilla pudding

1 8-ounce package block cream cheese

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups milk

1 container cool whip topping - divided

1) Line the bottom a 9 x 13" baking dish with vanilla wafer cookies. Add a layer of sliced bananas.

2) In a large mixing bowl, combine pudding, cream cheese, condensed milk, vanilla, milk & 1/2 container of cool whip. Pour over cookies & bananas. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

3) Top with remaining cool whip before serving.

วันอังคารที่ 6 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Boom Noodle and Blue C Sushi accept Best Of Western Washington Award

In the annual Best of Western Washington show on KING-TV's Evening Magazine, Boom Noodle and Blue C Sushi get high praise for their food.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1csy8v3u1A&hl=en

วันจันทร์ที่ 5 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Sushi King Big Bowl Challenge

Challenged ourselves to the limit! Loading 1TB of noodle + 1.5 litres (maybe more than that) of soup into our stomach! In the end, 2 of us managed to finish it within the allocated time. Not bad!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYIgYGn8_wg&hl=en

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 4 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2553

80's Commercials Vol. 65

These commercials aired on local NBC affiliate KRON on October 30th, 1987. Thanks to my cousin David for recording these. 1. Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup 2. NyQuil (With Nathan Lane) 3. "DTV Monster Hits" Commercial Bumper (Featuring the voice of God, Gary Owens) 4. Promo for "Our House", "Family Ties" and "My Two Dads" 5. Burger King 6. Pepsi (With The Miami Sound Machine!) 7. KRON News Promo 8. "DTV Monster Hits" Commercial Bumper 9. Bar None 10. Tyco R/C Cars 11. Promise Margarine 12. Promo for "Highway To Heaven" (More proof that "The Sabre Dance" can be set to practically anything) 13. "DTV Monster Hits" Commercial Bumper 14. McDonald's (God, that scientist character is straight out of a nightmare) 15. Halls 16. Promo for "227", "Mama's Boy", "The Golden Girls" and "Amen" 17. Promo for "Rags To Riches" 18. Promo for "Alf", "Valerie's Family" and "Oh, God! You Devil" (Had enough NBC TV Promos yet? LOL) 19. NBC News Digest 20. Bank Of America (I love the shots of Disneyland) 21. KRON News Promo



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsEGyX-P2F4&hl=en

วันศุกร์ที่ 2 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Authentic Barbeque Beef Brisket With Texas Dry Rub and Beer Mop Sauce

Barbeque beef brisket might just be the very beginning of barbeque itself. And it is certainly the king of meats in Texas barbeque circles. Although brisket has a reputation of being difficult to master, the truth is it is as simple as following a few steps. We will create the perfect barbequed beef brisket using three easy recipes.

This beef brisket recipe is best cooked on a charcoal barbeque pit, which includes a fire pit. If you do not own one, you can use a gas or charcoal grill, where you have the fire going on one side, and cook indirectly on the other.

Beef Brisket

Ingredients:

1 8-10 pound beef brisket, packer-trimmed

2 cups of Texas Dry Rub (see below)

2-3 cups Beer Mop Sauce (see below), in bowl

Use a packer-trimmed brisket for this recipe. That is a brisket with a thick layer of fat on one side. It usually comes sealed in a tight plastic wrap. On the day before you will be eating, pat the dry rub all throughout the meat, making sure to rub it into every fold. Place the brisket in a plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.

First thing in the morning, remove the brisket from the refrigerator and let it sit on the kitchen counter so it will get closer to room temperature. In the meantime, get the fire to your barbeque pit going to about 210 degrees Fahrenheit.

After an hour or so, when you, the mop sauce, and everything else is ready, place the brisket on the opposite side of the fire pit (the cool side).

At this point, many brisket cooks, say to place the brisket fat-side up so the fat helps baste the meat. We will go against the grain here, as this recipe seems to work better by placing the brisket fat-side down, so the fat can drip down into the fire, causing smoke to rise up and flavor the meat. Close the lid of the barbeque pit.

Maintain a temperature between 180 and 220 degrees, and cook the beef brisket for 1 to 1 1/4 hours per pound of meat. About every hour, when you feel like you just have to peek, go ahead and dab some beer mop sauce on the meat.

After done, shut down your fire, remove the barbequed brisket, and let it sit for 20 minutes. You will see where the brisket is divided into two pieces by a layer of fat. Cut through that layer to separate the two pieces. Then trim off the thickest parts of fat from bot pieces and slice them thin against the grain of the meat.

Serve barbeque sauce on the side, if desired. But never drench the meat in sauce. A little goes a long way.

Texas Dry Rub Recipe

Ingredients:

3/4 cup paprika

1/4 cup quality chile powder

1/4 cup ground black pepper

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup salt

2 tablespoons onion powder

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper

Mix the spices thoroughly in a bow. This makes 2 cups of dry rub. You can store any dry rub you do not use in a sealable jar for up to 3 months.

Beer Mop Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

1 12 ounce can of beer

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup vegetable, corn, or canola oil

1/2 medium onion, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons of Texas Dry Rub (from above)

1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce

Mix everything together. Apply mop sauce with a small string mop made for barbeque. You can use a pastry brush if you want.

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 1 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Soul Train Crew - At Tasha Concert 2009

Soul Train Crew at the Tasha Concert 2009, subscribe and more will be coming soon....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9v2bnljI7k&hl=en