Fishy Rice Salad
August 23, 2010
Fishy Rice Salad
Ingredients:
3 oz cooked rice
6 oz cooked white fish fillets, flaked
2 oz sultanas
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ garlic clove, crushed
Dried tarragon
Instructions:
In a large salad bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, garlic and tarragon. Add the rest of the ingredients. Gently combine.
Serve with sliced tomatoes.
Cottage Cheese, Bacon Avocado Baked Potatoes
August 23, 2010
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Cottage Cheese, Bacon and Avocado Baked Potatoes
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 baking potatoes, washed and scrubbed
4 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
1 small avocado
¾ cup cottage cheese
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
Pierce the potato skin of each potato a few times with a fork. Place them on a baking dish and bake for about 1 hour in the oven. When they are soft inside, take them out of the oven and, protecting your hand with an oven mitt, cut the top of the potato lengthwise. Scoop out some of the potato flesh (use it for a different recipe) and fill the potato shell with the filling.
Filling:
In a small frying pan, fry the bacon pieces on high until well browned. Remove the bacon and put it on a plate covered with kitchen paper to drain.
Cut the avocado in half, scoop out the seed and spoon the avocado flesh into a small bowl. Mash it with a fork until smooth, then stir in the cottage cheese and bacon.
Cuisinart Programmable Espresso Maker Review
August 23, 2010
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Cuisinart Programmable Espresso Maker Review
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If you love your specialty coffees and like to make them at home, then the Cuisinart EM-200 Programmable Espresso Maker is a good investment. You can treat yourself to delicious and perfect lattes, cappuccinos or even a sip of espresso to keep you going.
The espresso maker is very easy to use, but if in doubt, the included Instructional Cuisinart Espresso Maker DVD can help you. Use your preferred espresso coffee or espresso pods and press the appropriate button (single shot or double shot). The machine automatically gets the right amount of water and you can enjoy a perfect cup of espresso.
The espresso machine also comes with various tools, such as tamping tool and measuring spoon, and a stainless steel jug to make frothing milk a breeze. The machine is easy to clean due to its removable trays and covers. The included drink booklet gives you recipes/ideas how to make different coffee drinks just like a professional barista.
All in all, if you like your various speciality coffees in the comfort of your home, the Cuisinart Espresso Maker offers great value for money. In no time at all, you will be able to enjoy a tasty morning latte or a refreshing after-dinner espresso.
Cuisinart EM-200 Programmable 15-Bar Espresso Maker, Stainless Steel
