Food Minia

Does anyone else get completely sucked in by the Tasty videos on facebook?  Okay so sometimes they don't look good at all but other times, I have to make the recipe right away! That was the case with this soup, I saw it on Tasty then made it like 3 days later.  It was delicious and a big hit in our house! 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 large onion (diced) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tbsp chili powder 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 6 cups chicken broth 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can black beans (drained) 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese serve with: extra cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips Mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and black pepper. Rub all over the chicken breasts then place in the bottom of the crock pot. Top with onions and garlic. Pour the chicken brother over the chicken and let cook on low for 6 hours. Remove the chicken and shred then return it to the crock pot. ...

Lentil soup is what's for lunch today. I make this soup often. It's rustic and easy to prepare. The nutritional profile is wonderful. Best of all, the lentils remain whole and keep their firm texture. This is a brothy lentil soup. A smoked-paprika scented stock is infused with the earthy flavor of the lentils. The soup is finished with lemon and dill. Fresh dill is one of my favorite herbs. The bright and citrusy flavor of dill counters the richness of the lentils. Spinach is stirred in at the end of cooking to remain vibrant and green. Lots of freshly cracked black pepper is welcome here too.   I typically make this soup in the morning. It reheats well. After a long walk on the beach, I warm some pita in the toaster oven and heat the soup for lunch or a light dinner. I always keep pita bread in my freezer because I'm half Lebanese. Round out this meal with olives, marinated artichokes and/or some roasted red peppers to stuff into the pita. Alternately, you can serve the so...

This Asian Chicken Noodle Soup reminds me a little of Pho.  We love Pho! Our favorite place to get Pho in Madison is Siagon Noodles .  If you don't know, Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, rice noodles a few herbs, and either beef or chicken.  When I'm in the mood for Pho and can't get to Siagon Noodles ,  I'll be making this soup.  The broth has similar flavors, garlic and ginger.  It's a bit spicy with the chili-garlic sauce added but very flavorful.  I really like that it only makes 4 servings but it would be very easy to double. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger  1 tablespoons Asian  chili-garlic sauce 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast *see note below 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1-6oz bag baby spinach 2 scallions sliced thin 2- 3oz pkgs of ramen noodles (season packets discarded) *see note below if only...

If you love your soups thick and creamy, then this is a recipe you have got to try.  The potato pairs perfectly with the buttery dill flavor, and to drive it two degrees north of amazing, I've added cheese and bacon.  You're welcome.   Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. flour 1/4 tsp. salt dash black pepper 1 cup milk 1 sprig of fresh dill 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped Directions:  Cook the potatoes and onion in a large saucepan with enough boiling water to cover the vegetables for about 15 minutes or until tender.  Drain the water out and reserve 1 cup of the potato/onion mixture.  Dump the rest of the vegetables and the chicken broth in a blender or food processor and blend for about 1 minute or until smooth.  Set aside.  In the same saucepan, melt the butter.  Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper.  Add in the milk...

This is a delicious coconut curry seafood stew with a lot of ingredients common in Vietnamese and Thai cooking. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons grated ginger 2 tablespoons pureed lemon grass 2 tablespoons curry powder 6 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 tablespoon tamarind soup base  (or 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice at the very end) 2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk 1 teaspoon chili oil 1 pound medium peeled and deveined shrimp 1 pound hardshell clams 8 ounces mussels 8 ounces halibut (cut into 1x1 inch pieces) or fresh Alaska king crab meat 1/4 cup chopped cilantro cooked jasmine rice about 4-6 cups Siracha Chili paste (optional to add heat) DIRECTIONS: Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.  Cook and stir in ginger, lemongrass, and curry powder in oil for 1 minute.  Pour in chicken broth over mixture and stir continually to incorporate irall ingredients.  Stir in fish sauce and brown sugar; si...

Yang Rou Pao Mo 羊肉泡饃 The weather has suddenly turned cooler. I was craving for something filling and warm. I bought a piece of lamb shoulder last week, time to make some yang rou pao mo. I can eat some and store the rest in the freezer for later. Yang Rou Pao Mo 羊肉泡饃 is a famous xiao chi 小吃 (small eat or snack) from Xian, warm and comforting. Yang Rou 羊肉 is lamb, Pao 泡 is soak and Mo 饃 is a

Thai translation – Tom = Spicy Soup, Yum = Sour, Gai = Chicken Tom Yum soup is a flavoursome and aromatic soup that is a favourite of many people. It is a simple and fresh dish that is made with chilli, galangal, lemongrass, coriander and kaffir lime leaf. It is made with prawns (tom yum goong) or in this case, chicken but is also often made with mushrooms (tom yum het), frog (tom yum kob) or fish (tom yum pla). Ingredients 1 litre water 1 piece lemongrass 1 inch piece galangal 2 chillis 1 kaffir lime leaf 1 small bunch coriander. 1 small tomato 1 small onion 200g chicken 1 tsp chicken stock 2 tsp fish sauce ½ lime 100g mushrooms (straw or oyster are best) 1 tsp thai chilli jam or paste (optional) Cooking Time – 20 minutes Preparation Time – 5 minutes Serves 4 Method Put the water and chicken stock into a medium saucepan and bring to the boil on high. Meanwhile, peel and bruise the stick of lemongrass and chop into inch long pieces. Crush the chilli (chop in half if you like your s...

Thai Translation - Naw Mai = Bamboo Shoot, Moo = Pork, Nam = Water This soup is a distinctly northern dish. It is made with fresh bamboo shoots that are cut from the base of certain types of bamboo plants. The shoots are then shredded and boiled with pork bones to make a delicate soup with soft pork meat. Bamboo shoots can be purchased in jars or tins from Asian grocery stores. You should endevour to buy whole bamboo shoots rather than the pre-cut ones as they will have a better flavour for the soup. Some Asian grocery stores will also have the fresh ones which are much better to use though! Cooking Time - 1 hour Preparation Time - 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 1-2 fresh bamboo shoots 150g meaty pork bones 1 litre chicken or pork stock 1 tsp soy sauce Method Prepare the bamboo shoots by removing the outer hard layers and finely cut the soft inside sections. Remove any excess fat from the pork. Bring your stock to the boil and add the bamboo shoots and pork. Bring soup to the ...

Thai Translation – Tom = Spicy Soup, Kha = Galangal, Gai = Chicken Tom Kha Gai is a warm, creamy and aromatic soup that is a crowd favourite. It is made with coconut milk and the essential ingredient that must be used in it is galangal. This is a root spice that is similar to ginger, but very different. You should not attempt to make this with ginger instead of galangal as the flavours will be all wrong. Tom Kha Gai can be served in small bowls with a side dish of rice and when eating it you should avoid the woody lemongrass, galangal and lime leaf. You can also add a few drops of chilli oil to the surface of the soup for taste and presentation and a small dish of fish sauce to add a saltiness to the soup if desired. Cooking Time - 20 minutes Preparation Time - 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 500ml coconut milk 200g chicken ½ tomato ½ onion 4 – 5 straw mushrooms (regular mushrooms can also be used) 1 – 2 chilli's 1 thin piece galangal 1 piece lemongrass 1 lime 2 tsp fish sauce 1 t...