tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14910010999712117392024-03-14T00:40:28.917-07:00Cooking Up A Storm With ChristopherChristopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621115299448041011noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491001099971211739.post-56404214916109867852011-05-30T04:41:00.000-07:002011-10-04T07:01:43.270-07:00Lemon Meringue Pie (Gluten-free)<div>
I don't know why, but lemon meringue pie has always been my favourite. And any time I've had the craving, I've always resorted to the neon yellow instant pie version (confession: I've even purchased pre-made crusts - never again!) But this new discovery of homemade lemon meringue pie - from scratch! - has made it so that I may never be able to go back to instant again. This recipe is not for amateurs, but it is completely worth it if you have the time and patience. I will try to make it as easy as possible - in 3 steps. Let's do it!</div>
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<b>What you'll need:</b></div>
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<b>Crust (Gluten-free)</b></div>
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<li>1 cup white rice flour</li>
<li>1/4 cup finely crushed almonds</li>
<li>1/4 tsp baking powder</li>
<li>1 tbsp white sugar</li>
<li>1 tbsp brown sugar</li>
<li>pinch of salt</li>
<li>1 large egg</li>
<li>1/4 cup butter</li>
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<b>Lemon filling</b></div>
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<li>1/2 can evaporated milk</li>
<li>1/4 cup cornstarch</li>
<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>
<li>pinch of salt</li>
<li>2/3 cup boiling water</li>
<li>2 egg yolks, beaten</li>
<li>juice of one lemon</li>
<li>grated rind of one lemon</li>
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<b>Meringue</b></div>
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<li>4 egg whites</li>
<li>1/2 cup of sugar</li>
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.</div>
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<b>STEP 1: Crust</b></div>
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In the interest of not making this post too long, <a href="http://rouleauc.blogspot.com/2010/11/cooking-with-christopher-gluten-free.html">click here</a> to see how to make an excellent gluten-free pie crust from my previous <a href="http://rouleauc.blogspot.com/2010/11/cooking-with-christopher-gluten-free.html">Pumpkin Pie</a> post.</div>
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LnsczQLvZ1GfgACUWIw444P7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a><b>STEP 2: Lemon filling</b></div>
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Whisk together the evaporated milk, sugar, salt and corn starch.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NpMinH3r9lwtoEJmUBUnIIP7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Stir in boiling water and boil over gentle heat. Watch as it magically thickens into a luscious custard (it will take about 5 minutes).<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bI14eKF_5KFXrW3SaqwggoP7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Prepare your eggs; put the two egg whites aside for later, and beat egg yolks.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PQ55t_ku0ZwjaxmSCgMJ0IP7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Once you've achieved custard status, remove from heat and add the egg yolks. Cook and stir over low heat for 2 more minutes, but do not boil.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EuPNjArw6J9ktuJ93ByeMYP7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Prepare your lemon juice and rinds (this is something can be done before you start the stovetop work).<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JW4txKGDNPIu_zPgIs_2j4P7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>After the yolk is blended, add the lemon juice and rind and give it one final stir.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/O7Pan7sE4rwpF5_kFmIuQYP7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Allow filling to cool for 5 minutes, and then pour into your crust.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/omtnNwlTHkAFjD5SD7agrIP7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Put crust and filling in the fridge to cool for at least an hour.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jyZSI86dqQbGWjgcCPLcoIP7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a><b>STEP 3: Meringue</b> (preheat oven to 350 degrees)</div>
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Oh meringue... Meringue is a beautiful thing, but it is not always easy to achieve. I have experienced some major meringue flops; here are a few general tips I have discovered to achieving meringuey perfection:</div>
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<li>always use fresh eggs</li>
<li>make sure egg whites are at room temperature</li>
<li>stainless steel bowls work best (no plastic)</li>
<li>avoid making meringue on high humidity days </li>
<li>more is more: most recipes call for 2 egg whites - use 4 egg whites (you'll thank me later)</li>
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/AREGbfYjir8yjNSckDSOBYP7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>So to start, blend the 4 egg whites (2 from before, 2 new) on high until they become white and frothy.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nPCuAXLDoUBaykZMsjfe0IP7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Then, slowly start adding the 1/2 cup of white sugar, about a tablespoon at a time. As you blend, try to introduce air by raising and lowering the beaters, rotating the bowl as you do so.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Ti1X5zK6sROsLjVzukh554P7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>The goal is to achieve firm, glossy peaks - it can take 5-10 minutes. Magic takes time.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2EFrvAJ1l1V1LiWmN4yoyIP7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>And then, let the meringue pour onto your cooled filling.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FCMRy-4Uc2sGhlj62jxlpYP7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Um, yum.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wAkCnK9-bQpom94RwOctT4P7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Spread the meringue right to the edge of the crust with a spatula (this is key to sealing the pie), but try do it in as few strokes as possible (meringue tends to deflate the more it is touched). Then, place the pie in your preheated oven and back for about 10 minutes, or until the peaks become golden brown.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8G4rnW03ePy1I7DT69qBXoP7Pnbo1aGiqwi4ancOSl4?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Ta-dah!<br />
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And here is our finished lemon meringue pie. Serve with lemon balm tea on a warm summer evening and enjoy!</div>
Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621115299448041011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491001099971211739.post-62547085889805415902010-11-15T13:38:00.000-08:002011-07-08T13:39:13.789-07:00Chicken Biryani<div><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biryani">Biryani</a> is a Middle-eastern dish that originated in Persia, but has many regional variations. One of our favourites is Iranian-style chicken biryani, often garnished with fruit (cooking dates, raisins, or pomegranates) and roasted nuts (cashews are great). You also have an excuse to use <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffron">saffron</a>, the world's most expensive spice (by weight). You only live once, right?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>What you'll need:</b></div><div>2 cups cooked basmati rice (leftover is even better!)</div><div>1 onion, chopped</div><div>2 cloves garlic, minced</div><div>1 inch ginger, minced</div><div>1 green chili, chopped (optional if you want to tone down the heat)</div><div>3 tomatoes, thinly sliced</div><div>1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced</div><div>1 red pepper, thinly sliced</div><div>4-6 chicken breasts, cubed</div><div>3 tbsp curry paste</div><div>1/4 tsp salt</div><div>1/4 tsp garam masala</div><div>1/2 tsp turmeric</div><div>3 bay leaves</div><div>6 cardamom pods </div><div>6 cloves</div><div>a few strands of saffron (optional)</div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 375 F.</div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/S8Ep6LRS9zvHUuN7W-lBHv4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8t08sOvMEmBkEKleXa27f4qxTCO__s2rkUdPaDh-2PvkzttCyj7PlISlcYxG7Y8HpMuZfi3uGxrltm2-G0v8ucHJgSDDayk4n7UxxE-sQTVuqS19FOgxwyLwGaR9qUIkrGiv7N_Rl0g/s800/IMG_3746.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/S8Ep6LRS9zvHUuN7W-lBHv4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>As usual, prep all your ingredients in advance for easy access.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/y5cZjoJkM5wRCLs49eaNgf4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGb-10MAqZ2DJJ8U9lnfE50kPscRP_KqFRBQmOg_xNJKmUrLNJDVON2_FKA3stcoYoU15hu_Tg-mihyphenhyphenorcoKzrtuPqOGuj3_TqzIlGAwPN1X-maEsMr5AUSOozccvgVL6MZNIz62EeC0E/s800/IMG_3757.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/y5cZjoJkM5wRCLs49eaNgf4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Saute your onions for about 5 minutes in olive oil.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tdAt8GpgcQ5U733TZEaQFf4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNSqhiReiPZ7rnV5iT8Xp-RrZK07Ee2aGDMup_87xvz-GhG2wKQX_hXvQFAxpeF-HleF0tCySJPUzYaSINLejv7Kj6gsO1P3xTtm3mpTEY9l48gumS1KfdnK42fzcrcZeJ0uAWG8qFyj4/s800/IMG_3747.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tdAt8GpgcQ5U733TZEaQFf4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Have your garlic, ginger and chilies ready, and...<br /><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tdAt8GpgcQ5U733TZEaQFf4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7Lg76bYxk7VWF8rp0Dm05v4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5yd5zTr4bkZxfOpEMpAkqvrvRfiHlpj0R5N83eV8jrV48SAI91y0Eu_fa7ohPlTxTVkN3Fx9x7zqL1R3Uc8ZQhKpKAH8IU1SwpTzclUtW8iQxChfCc_zLiHkkfE5QqQAauzIso-6fZKs/s800/IMG_3759.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div>...add them to the onions, frying for about 2 minutes.</div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7Lg76bYxk7VWF8rp0Dm05v4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rDi2zCs5xShG7-KWzMDYoP4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsic3MkBk6PSBuxDgvIjt1P3BF-gR1C5Nn6WnCoEjoJxMHxPa1FD2SKFNcGsUjPqY5eqCjm6q3rg5VvPWEXa7_U63rf0wrxvYdQV0hRkSYX18S_m04GScdH4EJMAv2dyFRwWUTjCcd-Kc/s800/IMG_3749.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rDi2zCs5xShG7-KWzMDYoP4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Take your chicken pieces...<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SksxcuSWrjXUsigeYTLD5_4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0cB7dsuVD3lD33REseObDkjN3o-cjLIAxNm5ESQ9QFh6oGDeXUI2zmzYuRHze8CfkzfAaiLZdPzV1OM9WsRChWc-7jU1l1rkYGQGcY4C2kc7GoPrtrziZ8sXNSQb9sm5AlZfEO0wYgK8/s800/IMG_3761.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div>...and add them to the pot. Let the flavours marry for about 5 minutes.</div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9hVGPu4hQGNXmXOnlof0WP4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV1b_nyYa3aR1Ji5bmmd-k4_qF9pfxb_If0kjdaFJDWcF464GHPvitKgsaX1KbpLQHid9y_gfzpRwq-NM3UT5lCutrl_q2Q2bd5Xszk_GV4UylWHVJUwAnjXiu-UZ0leVaX4Y6G9Is8-A/s800/IMG_3758.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div>Next, add your salt, garam masala, </div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SksxcuSWrjXUsigeYTLD5_4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hALPCc_EQ7rpEvzF8iMte_4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNlIrFDxFufd8zsLQqBYIu-1twn6GpGjkFFjvBVhm_seHc3r6A7K2g-Ae_s1otWY6u9-Od9v1Kj4HcPPytMsQVbmlak6DnWC6-mr7bLu1DLt5EuYzkMb0zNrWTiW8boTtWOJTlEMTom4/s800/IMG_3762.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hALPCc_EQ7rpEvzF8iMte_4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>curry paste,<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/naU5G-b-o7d5Cd31ZIRUcP4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_9vZh5WliDlO2oVxrAcXXtCxutpXwaRubyksxJOPrFf0AESCuHRmaokMrOIhwvim17af6o7DICbforfoWr6KL-GaRZ82WyD8GGWm97mmh1_Xx3gdQvhXBH1s2lewDit5eJh3qR6CR7g/s800/IMG_3763.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/naU5G-b-o7d5Cd31ZIRUcP4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>and stir well. Cook for another 5 minutes.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3JFY9MlI-9j261SKujIg9f4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirbKsvQYy60Nf53TsIP9NKyWJBr2hrPdsix3ukkiIk1DksGJfnyvu3mJRf8rVxI03YKPe9B8iNHJwx-h8eSHGGRWeYqiYz04aK7dukQagWGUewRX_ZjoM7YobsDDl1IQS6F48QwthsCGg/s800/IMG_3764.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div>At this point, your kitchen should start to smell delicious.</div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3JFY9MlI-9j261SKujIg9f4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZXdApBt0LBLr6HPSvo0ZQP4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlJsueV9hu0xp3TxjsUODq8mmYQ2nBCnBexaAMxr0KaXNoL1vWlj6hgE5aNiQ1F81c5Lyrk8OQkzM2_J8xBR3oFRyeWmHgAxuEKq9gFx2r1_7l97DAcxdrl_bNgPOhi_aLJS6dkHAH7o/s800/IMG_3748.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZXdApBt0LBLr6HPSvo0ZQP4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Now, add your remaining vegetables...<br /><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZXdApBt0LBLr6HPSvo0ZQP4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/429mwnQfjHffEq0LFFBFn_4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Hbc-pVYR2-jIeh1_rBg6S0Y7UvUPL7IxQgZzWm2XF8ij7jY_EpCeVPH1zrCcUfNZRdxQuRAQ-1mEmPprEBxCtVIkgCcgYW-tn6BOSU6GU9drHfDR4QNMeN_FYwofbGYxs13_O5_D4bM/s800/IMG_3769.jpg" height="432" width="576" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/429mwnQfjHffEq0LFFBFn_4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>...give it a good stir, and let this simmer for 5-10 minutes (until the tomates begin to soften and fall apart).<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PUfST7seLd_Y4H_hDDUv7P4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxhGsTz9wT5-7kWNnLYJIfdRlfiMEybRtiNS3ghD94ATHG1D8xCxXf3ux6CicqQYPaSXHEB9FsgTWATsIqEoGQIh3-Z8kHJfFwAtbz7EIu9cRCyA0iwb2iqqBqazMeuRBntftgJb1uYDk/s800/IMG_3765.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PUfST7seLd_Y4H_hDDUv7P4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Now it's time to prep your rice. Take a large casserole dish or pan, and lay out your rice.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_jAtIEcc-4Fc9shcEUSTCP4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6f4N80IpKDNdLMOzsde0Bq7BCP-cbk-iY_Q0AaffS8NXoUhQbIm8i-u-JXzKLho78RQzqyXcGCP3Qh_66c3tBFLNMUzN64y3DyldIhnrzbPTjRY1GMG0pDwocnZuBzcVLjUEamATI_gY/s800/IMG_3751.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a><br />Add the tumeric,<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OAbtJIBb4alLAtdKZF8zLv4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGMkIvsXxGLcjuv_bX-Olzj3G48aA-R1mwjKWOjzsc375eZEcnw3cCeFb4h7q-OTtrARq9T3vtfByxJfnS0useHG2A_G8ESmp4fG_cF4ZoNWxpamhB2tjeUWgsAl_jE_QCCn-y2I5RDE/s800/IMG_3766.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div>bay leaves, cloves,</div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OAbtJIBb4alLAtdKZF8zLv4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Boerahsm61dD-TPWVSfLP_4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistPOCt5ECF9tZIAaU2KeDWJMGvfWOMkcnIw1YXkmHT47pvTSXmQFuj89RhXnym9iySR9eGwsWj89hFjIbGqHEXg6pRU8lABKAio3n0MEGr16gKniFZ2MbqJam5AFvzliHrD3R0c9p3kY/s800/IMG_3750.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Boerahsm61dD-TPWVSfLP_4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>and saffron (if you have it).<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1kR-wr0jTDJC3EGZfIn9kv4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFqx2YlqCud4bT30Tivrr4FAR65cVEa6LyXaYEKQ_UGrhxgzhlt1U6ZKO52UWApj-QCFxr0gPTwp6XZT1obFU7-QYYGEp3CQLGHYfDTNxF7e2QUMA1T6woMY-ClK-7UgONSavExnNzBSo/s800/IMG_3767.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1kR-wr0jTDJC3EGZfIn9kv4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Give it a good stir until the turmeric begins to stain the rice yellow.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/K2IZWGFG5qY2__dttRsVgf4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh26NsbyaL7Up733GSpuLpwQGh5opog9i5-hcvfrcZpE8HxEMgxBwJp1m7f9mfvgcprdXjprfYR87pjxh4eeDj7z9qUeH1o8Fe8JuR4WGB83vqCqI2LwdftJm5KCnlngmcYiMWx9H-ptW0/s800/IMG_3771.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/K2IZWGFG5qY2__dttRsVgf4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Now, carefully pour the chicken and vegetables into you dish.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-0Lp0u52WN7o_fNGuUzKe_4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48Fz4mmA1WRKSrtaEwVI-7NcLYs2CYq0wxE-8r6-Q_IYuG3GcGC5D3aygjzRJujxcrL5q7txeWvsnNg1QopdTB-EJbE_GnJFqODeVEpKpBQSLKgQWIqPMYG5I3Ljyf6tQVheCFpIJJbg/s800/IMG_3774.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-0Lp0u52WN7o_fNGuUzKe_4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Stir in with the rice until everything is evenly distributed.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CyjWkzNaL9_UFa38quwpwv4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRWlf7YVux3okUI6ri1R6ub8CiXw825CDqVOezNqovFB4C5n6eyoSjH8eu9vjg5q1WUn95ysrqFvcXyYMr5QRcjNdMTT5GoVramyg9XhMYz5sGcE3mcCVQTnGfAv6kWZG3Psrb5lbV5Qg/s800/IMG_3775.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CyjWkzNaL9_UFa38quwpwv4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/IJDS7meMqfxQhxYIs4qokP4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhsnv2bGWwqLMsi5upSi1Mh_A4XjHukWmkfNJCgXNNdP5eshyphenhyphenz8BceKx6osCXjWztE5Z0RvVJwW9dpSnYeXrnHO9YMcHK8khXFw65t2QROmBfyFAFemARmjGfgZzXmw_RuquuWfbF1oU/s800/IMG_3783.jpg" height="432" width="577" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/IJDS7meMqfxQhxYIs4qokP4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>You'll know it is ready when everything when moist of the moisture evaporates and it starts to turn golden.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lg2fpvuAyCsgWOKsB3kDUP4mkgXDjWOy9ko0y9-yCLg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rCI_RtpwOGHMJD5gsKrf7TxqkmmQNjkj4cufgCWFsUTzVjOeh_tgdCu-JePgVOxicqOev64S2YnfextoP_xRaGM3HfL0HK5MYXZsvcv3W5eFJP0qO0UamW8H90L2cCrt3gNSIrvR5X8/s800/IMG_3786.jpg" height="432" width="576" /></a><br /></div></div></div><div>Garnish with dried fruit and nuts (I suggest chopped dates and cast iron pan-roasted cashews), and serve with chutney and yogurt or tzatziki. Prepare to be transported to a foreign land with this extravaganza of exotic flavours. Delicious!</div>Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621115299448041011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491001099971211739.post-89035740032558261092010-10-25T05:33:00.000-07:002011-07-08T13:39:23.050-07:00Butternut Squash Soup<div>Another fall favourite around here is <b>butternut squash soup</b>. I picked up this giant squash at the St. Lawrence farmer's market last Saturday for $3.00 - makes enough soup to feed a small army. And it's so deliciously buttery and velvety, it nearly passes as a dessert.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllGFTHtmZEzQ2M0q3Cu0H4yUGEjZ4wwIh5JbemAlyBZdmenzh9Oj0y6S3XEzyzlx5GAwwQELEAoA4xDCyCPU5kLxKeOD_F13i5kKlildnSxknNAA6kwi2mO_wwlnJXrD4hcMeCJA4tSg/s1600/BS+soup1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllGFTHtmZEzQ2M0q3Cu0H4yUGEjZ4wwIh5JbemAlyBZdmenzh9Oj0y6S3XEzyzlx5GAwwQELEAoA4xDCyCPU5kLxKeOD_F13i5kKlildnSxknNAA6kwi2mO_wwlnJXrD4hcMeCJA4tSg/s400/BS+soup1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961801722281538" /></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllGFTHtmZEzQ2M0q3Cu0H4yUGEjZ4wwIh5JbemAlyBZdmenzh9Oj0y6S3XEzyzlx5GAwwQELEAoA4xDCyCPU5kLxKeOD_F13i5kKlildnSxknNAA6kwi2mO_wwlnJXrD4hcMeCJA4tSg/s1600/BS+soup1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><b>What you'll need:</b></div><div><ul><li>1 giant butternut squash (or, 2 medium sized ones)</li><li>1 onion, minced</li><li>4 cloves garlic, minced</li><li>2 cups chicken or vegetable broth</li><li>1/2 uncooked rice (optional)</li><li>1/2 tsp allspice</li><li>1 tbsp brown sugar</li><li>salt to taste</li></ul></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjus_k-8loiHjTo8gsDepVm8tLQPWKr82pENp1Y1sgdbeX8uxxUgJLWTyuD_V0oKE2Jwc1VQwa3tmZYoHk1MNn_qEAo8ITaArgoFvVuEupxgiaK2eTquKAxTZmlhct16O9NaUlRglHpsZA/s1600/BS+soup2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjus_k-8loiHjTo8gsDepVm8tLQPWKr82pENp1Y1sgdbeX8uxxUgJLWTyuD_V0oKE2Jwc1VQwa3tmZYoHk1MNn_qEAo8ITaArgoFvVuEupxgiaK2eTquKAxTZmlhct16O9NaUlRglHpsZA/s400/BS+soup2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961721299857714" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjus_k-8loiHjTo8gsDepVm8tLQPWKr82pENp1Y1sgdbeX8uxxUgJLWTyuD_V0oKE2Jwc1VQwa3tmZYoHk1MNn_qEAo8ITaArgoFvVuEupxgiaK2eTquKAxTZmlhct16O9NaUlRglHpsZA/s1600/BS+soup2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>First, you need to get all that squashy goodness out. Some people like cutting and peeling their squash - I am not one of those people. Instead, I opt to cut the squash into 2 inch sections and steam in the oven until the skin become golden and peels off. Just make sure you add water to the bottom of the pan, and replenish it as the squash gets steamed.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXEJJuK33YsJm75B30oeaX8zZPg5ZTavpzPn1h0670YPpj0lV0uy64ds3GCYpXu1e14-lpiva3rfDe6gd9AcDRWdv5VvJ0icw9cnoZyRpCnDCwnBx6tnXyu352k6S2DF9yt56vL5lBCQ/s1600/BS+soup3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXEJJuK33YsJm75B30oeaX8zZPg5ZTavpzPn1h0670YPpj0lV0uy64ds3GCYpXu1e14-lpiva3rfDe6gd9AcDRWdv5VvJ0icw9cnoZyRpCnDCwnBx6tnXyu352k6S2DF9yt56vL5lBCQ/s400/BS+soup3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961718347714738" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXEJJuK33YsJm75B30oeaX8zZPg5ZTavpzPn1h0670YPpj0lV0uy64ds3GCYpXu1e14-lpiva3rfDe6gd9AcDRWdv5VvJ0icw9cnoZyRpCnDCwnBx6tnXyu352k6S2DF9yt56vL5lBCQ/s1600/BS+soup3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>This is how they should look after about 40 minutes at 400 degrees - soft and golden. *Note: squash retains heat like crazy, so set aside and let cool for at least 10 minutes before you attempt the next step.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65MADnW-vd4GnipwX5j9wX9mWoktNhR_pCUdKK3i8_iWuHYoew-iFmIyu9PMmJY2mpXweKOGydxhCINBovnk6mzWaH2WQWh63JfcQlvDwQG0CT3lwNkRXzc_XwQK94QdlmxRjvMFZTlI/s1600/BS+soup4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65MADnW-vd4GnipwX5j9wX9mWoktNhR_pCUdKK3i8_iWuHYoew-iFmIyu9PMmJY2mpXweKOGydxhCINBovnk6mzWaH2WQWh63JfcQlvDwQG0CT3lwNkRXzc_XwQK94QdlmxRjvMFZTlI/s400/BS+soup4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961713095219298" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65MADnW-vd4GnipwX5j9wX9mWoktNhR_pCUdKK3i8_iWuHYoew-iFmIyu9PMmJY2mpXweKOGydxhCINBovnk6mzWaH2WQWh63JfcQlvDwQG0CT3lwNkRXzc_XwQK94QdlmxRjvMFZTlI/s1600/BS+soup4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Now the messy part - peel off all the skin and scrap the delicious squash mush into a bowl.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUrlMJrQ5mrukMCu4ZJ2P1a472EjnlJRzIBXdKebQPt8u4WTt-iC4SVhyphenhyphen9YjnMgEzluIhq47TcfVY8AHXwZtVf6ahEjzpsOpAYUMuCSsxaBtckZ5NUbRNSbMJ0ZPyJEEzcR69qD2Sxe4/s1600/BS+soup5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUrlMJrQ5mrukMCu4ZJ2P1a472EjnlJRzIBXdKebQPt8u4WTt-iC4SVhyphenhyphen9YjnMgEzluIhq47TcfVY8AHXwZtVf6ahEjzpsOpAYUMuCSsxaBtckZ5NUbRNSbMJ0ZPyJEEzcR69qD2Sxe4/s400/BS+soup5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961710366043170" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUrlMJrQ5mrukMCu4ZJ2P1a472EjnlJRzIBXdKebQPt8u4WTt-iC4SVhyphenhyphen9YjnMgEzluIhq47TcfVY8AHXwZtVf6ahEjzpsOpAYUMuCSsxaBtckZ5NUbRNSbMJ0ZPyJEEzcR69qD2Sxe4/s1600/BS+soup5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Next, prep your onions and garlic,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqfNDpvdRjhwW0btB-3_nnUFvXzvQs-9sq-jOgN7CU9hl7Zd9Tz4r71UTJla3X4N4C1S4_N4kJAmrtWQ0lUqvY2QQtxq3nLN5vE7eMmH1Wx0oCsOsIlFo2FXHWHT0BITyhIuxbt8N7os/s1600/BS+soup6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqfNDpvdRjhwW0btB-3_nnUFvXzvQs-9sq-jOgN7CU9hl7Zd9Tz4r71UTJla3X4N4C1S4_N4kJAmrtWQ0lUqvY2QQtxq3nLN5vE7eMmH1Wx0oCsOsIlFo2FXHWHT0BITyhIuxbt8N7os/s400/BS+soup6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961703609091986" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqfNDpvdRjhwW0btB-3_nnUFvXzvQs-9sq-jOgN7CU9hl7Zd9Tz4r71UTJla3X4N4C1S4_N4kJAmrtWQ0lUqvY2QQtxq3nLN5vE7eMmH1Wx0oCsOsIlFo2FXHWHT0BITyhIuxbt8N7os/s1600/BS+soup6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>and sauté in olive oil (or butter) for a couple minutes.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdBCDDHW_zfmN_cRwo-SdMb5rxPqzWqgxq1-E3-QJKScqRjPox89qHNUTCT3Dr7m0ErGztAQiJwYp75lvU5d5UhWnsKNLbjnDkyFKHkYitZdX1RR_AtvM7JCYcgQiKmpe8Da7fpv6xi4/s1600/BS+soup7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdBCDDHW_zfmN_cRwo-SdMb5rxPqzWqgxq1-E3-QJKScqRjPox89qHNUTCT3Dr7m0ErGztAQiJwYp75lvU5d5UhWnsKNLbjnDkyFKHkYitZdX1RR_AtvM7JCYcgQiKmpe8Da7fpv6xi4/s400/BS+soup7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961322264526898" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdBCDDHW_zfmN_cRwo-SdMb5rxPqzWqgxq1-E3-QJKScqRjPox89qHNUTCT3Dr7m0ErGztAQiJwYp75lvU5d5UhWnsKNLbjnDkyFKHkYitZdX1RR_AtvM7JCYcgQiKmpe8Da7fpv6xi4/s1600/BS+soup7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Add the squash mush and marry it with the onion/garlic mixture.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8Ndk92DGhT27-95dEKQi_IL10byqqQCIiaTVFSwg8PflCDWl6W9NZzxFMr6kcNE6H6HHW0mOFFj_JhQeLnZiqrzQyrASIjg-a1ZmPzsVkkR0qNiOscXuIJ-dHhSIymBS6RbsVmcFjEc/s1600/BS+soup9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8Ndk92DGhT27-95dEKQi_IL10byqqQCIiaTVFSwg8PflCDWl6W9NZzxFMr6kcNE6H6HHW0mOFFj_JhQeLnZiqrzQyrASIjg-a1ZmPzsVkkR0qNiOscXuIJ-dHhSIymBS6RbsVmcFjEc/s400/BS+soup9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961312884261906" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8Ndk92DGhT27-95dEKQi_IL10byqqQCIiaTVFSwg8PflCDWl6W9NZzxFMr6kcNE6H6HHW0mOFFj_JhQeLnZiqrzQyrASIjg-a1ZmPzsVkkR0qNiOscXuIJ-dHhSIymBS6RbsVmcFjEc/s1600/BS+soup9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Add your broth and stir.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguL5jYgqqbgqR1dO4URz15yB50shUfFlWtWZocYr0ozzzyKHBa9TtHudGK4HOiAkZd9AqaPqUtsI6DKjQDjdaO4jKyI7-KCPokOABXzaryJ-NbM3ePui_OWQgUgEkHPLP72wUlubtX-J0/s1600/BS+soup10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguL5jYgqqbgqR1dO4URz15yB50shUfFlWtWZocYr0ozzzyKHBa9TtHudGK4HOiAkZd9AqaPqUtsI6DKjQDjdaO4jKyI7-KCPokOABXzaryJ-NbM3ePui_OWQgUgEkHPLP72wUlubtX-J0/s400/BS+soup10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961311865569170" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguL5jYgqqbgqR1dO4URz15yB50shUfFlWtWZocYr0ozzzyKHBa9TtHudGK4HOiAkZd9AqaPqUtsI6DKjQDjdaO4jKyI7-KCPokOABXzaryJ-NbM3ePui_OWQgUgEkHPLP72wUlubtX-J0/s1600/BS+soup10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>If you like your soup really thick, add 1/2 of rice.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLqgwu7I2gCX5NALe8-wwxROryXWMM0aLogED4AKLekL4E3SGBuu4qDUO6UmCyIKbycJwR6VIzZz0HWnk-nJDGgljg9Wo3Lj4YXscqAfj9vlc_mGUWgd4xhxAm1p0Fg_v9slaEv33XhU/s1600/BS+soup11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLqgwu7I2gCX5NALe8-wwxROryXWMM0aLogED4AKLekL4E3SGBuu4qDUO6UmCyIKbycJwR6VIzZz0HWnk-nJDGgljg9Wo3Lj4YXscqAfj9vlc_mGUWgd4xhxAm1p0Fg_v9slaEv33XhU/s400/BS+soup11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961303809882434" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLqgwu7I2gCX5NALe8-wwxROryXWMM0aLogED4AKLekL4E3SGBuu4qDUO6UmCyIKbycJwR6VIzZz0HWnk-nJDGgljg9Wo3Lj4YXscqAfj9vlc_mGUWgd4xhxAm1p0Fg_v9slaEv33XhU/s1600/BS+soup11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Then add your brown sugar, allspice and salt. Stir well and simmer for at least 20 minutes.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBFCAWHFZ1aWLtYHx038I0hHGd55E3YgHVq-AxRUUPGPcQF4yX5AEvt6pIQERi9WHS0xcfLeF7NXGT1F_eM5Rdxu2N3ziii7xWNNNjg1-26IYF0UXo3gthZQwHkI3btziK4SR_D8F-QM/s1600/BS+soup12.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBFCAWHFZ1aWLtYHx038I0hHGd55E3YgHVq-AxRUUPGPcQF4yX5AEvt6pIQERi9WHS0xcfLeF7NXGT1F_eM5Rdxu2N3ziii7xWNNNjg1-26IYF0UXo3gthZQwHkI3btziK4SR_D8F-QM/s400/BS+soup12.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961137512930306" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBFCAWHFZ1aWLtYHx038I0hHGd55E3YgHVq-AxRUUPGPcQF4yX5AEvt6pIQERi9WHS0xcfLeF7NXGT1F_eM5Rdxu2N3ziii7xWNNNjg1-26IYF0UXo3gthZQwHkI3btziK4SR_D8F-QM/s1600/BS+soup12.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Now it's blending time. Prep your blending station something like this.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMUNr6hFiTF92uUMRYOMRI-RjckYntayrJyh0toadyFUQ33aX8OnGhTbPj82ihPc-HANB5_kWDkxTVqJBJ4skF81nhU4ZWvJ-Igi3uCwbU-i76gHX_gzMWbNTKs4Y7waK9SbcjUsDGs4/s1600/BS+soup13.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMUNr6hFiTF92uUMRYOMRI-RjckYntayrJyh0toadyFUQ33aX8OnGhTbPj82ihPc-HANB5_kWDkxTVqJBJ4skF81nhU4ZWvJ-Igi3uCwbU-i76gHX_gzMWbNTKs4Y7waK9SbcjUsDGs4/s400/BS+soup13.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961136031931426" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMUNr6hFiTF92uUMRYOMRI-RjckYntayrJyh0toadyFUQ33aX8OnGhTbPj82ihPc-HANB5_kWDkxTVqJBJ4skF81nhU4ZWvJ-Igi3uCwbU-i76gHX_gzMWbNTKs4Y7waK9SbcjUsDGs4/s1600/BS+soup13.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Add small batches to the food processor...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPG_MH1Bo1xGLfrlnwgPBufiWValN4IA0_xZ1O8kZfpa6sP2sUdkGk_9jyZPzLjA4rjBiNXTBz0A1GaC1Sxz9nyhsqjJ8ZDBApu_td3zn_VuUmDq5gXajoMtFTya6laHzMnddtMkEuWoo/s1600/BS+soup14.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPG_MH1Bo1xGLfrlnwgPBufiWValN4IA0_xZ1O8kZfpa6sP2sUdkGk_9jyZPzLjA4rjBiNXTBz0A1GaC1Sxz9nyhsqjJ8ZDBApu_td3zn_VuUmDq5gXajoMtFTya6laHzMnddtMkEuWoo/s400/BS+soup14.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961131287241714" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPG_MH1Bo1xGLfrlnwgPBufiWValN4IA0_xZ1O8kZfpa6sP2sUdkGk_9jyZPzLjA4rjBiNXTBz0A1GaC1Sxz9nyhsqjJ8ZDBApu_td3zn_VuUmDq5gXajoMtFTya6laHzMnddtMkEuWoo/s1600/BS+soup14.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>And blend!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gulhi-FKrdP4uW-TUTpwuI2E2tEMrvEFgjuB8iWmX-4rwbFXDGkuIETumAKKNQb_7grQQnhUtyNzymhJl72HKMDHHRQRq0kCdcMtsZDXSkt2RU-_Uw69FffJBSGutvnuvrjbeuhgO4s/s1600/BS+soup15.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gulhi-FKrdP4uW-TUTpwuI2E2tEMrvEFgjuB8iWmX-4rwbFXDGkuIETumAKKNQb_7grQQnhUtyNzymhJl72HKMDHHRQRq0kCdcMtsZDXSkt2RU-_Uw69FffJBSGutvnuvrjbeuhgO4s/s400/BS+soup15.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961123277348242" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gulhi-FKrdP4uW-TUTpwuI2E2tEMrvEFgjuB8iWmX-4rwbFXDGkuIETumAKKNQb_7grQQnhUtyNzymhJl72HKMDHHRQRq0kCdcMtsZDXSkt2RU-_Uw69FffJBSGutvnuvrjbeuhgO4s/s1600/BS+soup15.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>You should end up with a huge pot of thick deliciousness. Stir well and warm at a low heat until you're ready to eat.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOz-6U5HLHYqyULTG9LdeQxCbyVCWyoVG45Z4gI_xOhYtU_YV7ta0vOkoD2V4qFpdsnKzP7Ue_RwfXif-4jA2hBgdI50DTkLBgrViHr0PAO6yS5jFKz0WxKzx8U1zkzR4Y8xKOr5YYr6I/s1600/BS+soup16.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOz-6U5HLHYqyULTG9LdeQxCbyVCWyoVG45Z4gI_xOhYtU_YV7ta0vOkoD2V4qFpdsnKzP7Ue_RwfXif-4jA2hBgdI50DTkLBgrViHr0PAO6yS5jFKz0WxKzx8U1zkzR4Y8xKOr5YYr6I/s400/BS+soup16.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531961119363454322" /></a><br /></div><div>If you want to be extra fancy, roast the butternut squash seeds while you're oven is still hot, and use them to garnish your soup.</div><div>This soup is a guaranteed people pleaser, and if you have extra, freeze solo batches and enjoy on a cold winter day.</div>Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621115299448041011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491001099971211739.post-36629311920858124142010-10-12T10:02:00.000-07:002011-07-08T13:39:27.116-07:00Roasted Root Veggies<div>In honour of Thanksgiving and the colours of fall, I'd like to share one of my favourite recipes (a year-round staple in our house): <b>Oven-roasted veggies</b>.</div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/MvhZeW76Fs5LSH5CMeen-7zdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMESDmgN9yW6dbaZE8r44no78F7pwoPaeTvDt-6JNXIoEgucxIZkzcwzTcEmaPwW_9fcocyM_lcDVGNYhGLOHQ7Rx5Nm08FEiuR4AcXL7dpUpB6goig2wnAbfGtleK0ouLpe7Tq22qr00/s400/veggies1.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><div>The best part about this recipe is that the ingredients are quite flexible, and you can often use vegetables that you may already have in your sitting fridge / on your counter.</div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/MvhZeW76Fs5LSH5CMeen-7zdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>What you'll need / what you can use:</div><div><ul><li>1 yam</li><li>3-4 beets</li><li>2-3 parsnips</li><li>1 onion</li><li>1 red pepper (or orange, or yellow, or all three!)</li><li>1 zucchini or eggplant</li><li>4-6 cloves garlic</li><li>1 turnip (optional)</li><li>1 butternut squash or acorn squash (optional)</li><li>olive oil</li><li>kosher salt</li></ul></div><div>*Preheat your oven to 425 degrees</div><div><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/T04J-dJCVdjGKeVNMM6usrzdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78liBbysaHm5EQmMC7S_zsWI6cAjh59setPoo9hzry8YBJHg4SGOCgqTbQXivEvspG-8tVYmkQb23_E8lSxidntcVgkOINxPBo0B9MyyetPhzQozvz8p6KjxaYEH9na-uGSxvNs0TlFg/s400/veggies2.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/T04J-dJCVdjGKeVNMM6usrzdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Cube all of your hard root vegetables, place them in large roaster or casserole dish, lightly coat them with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake for 10 minutes, stir, bake for 10 minutes.</div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fOCXQ92RuKP3elIgZaTho7zdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXiNcanCv_u15DCKe-oAC9vLhTBblSAr2L1rSD5Sy9wEGHZe0hGrV-9gJ8geiz5yM_o4JSMO7nrFDwjsXDbgBuCZedR_JfleticA40s2N9sbJG-QeZ-PPdmPXwSMZRyYSTnd5FIrzePI/s400/veggies3.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fOCXQ92RuKP3elIgZaTho7zdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>While your root veggies are roasting away, prepare your "non-root" veggies (the ones that take less time to bake).<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oOwcQVuJzvC89w5t-UbZJrzdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie5SzjyHAg-jVR-3rsM7gcqz_kPY4isbUAJ_TCpvNCZcYUawoXTIyRqpZHsB5ARtBg6s816Me3yF7UtXU3955-mS0CkhX-Vh-uGEpJJ7aQP6tAl_F3mZjnbjoNAIXJHjpgKv6QHoctdxA/s400/veggies4.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oOwcQVuJzvC89w5t-UbZJrzdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>After the first 20 minutes are up, remove your root veggies from the oven and stir.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mcrE7MqlcXNo5CPKEYS0CLzdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5sOL6__X4JdyHUzpvE5aHeqQRUumLRDIL_hp1XAmc7HCx_w4XQ0VCLqXThNC2L_f5Kr9wtP9ifU3JFsafmBbF7-ZQ_ccJ60JrPXKnEV7MuDf_NgdB1YHi0Az1KIe3AvmbFpJYD4VC6ZU/s400/veggies6.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mcrE7MqlcXNo5CPKEYS0CLzdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>Stir in your non-root veggies, and sprinkle a little more kosher salt. Bake for 10 minutes, stir, bake for 10 minutes, stir, bake for 10 minutes.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/s7YZvlQJuT9Pv4Re_dv7wbzdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Kq3iq68UsokCIZCbbxME9Llj9f3bJ9thB6MiQbKFFQbnxLSzjxbtI0dUJYQAB_CvZz9irtVhpyRoRlUISzRzrXf4SgvbT1xx6A_RP_0SSY9AQuDxNfjpr6NwCH71joCp5My_Q4XNbaI/s400/veggies7.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/s7YZvlQJuT9Pv4Re_dv7wbzdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>After 50 minutes in the oven, your veggies should be soft, golden, and smell heavenly.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rS-yA_A2hey56sHbqq6TdLzdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWRZE1yVWIkYH4RiJD8r_KkWY8jupk6XdMDvROBBG5qOoyTZ5UGPahLHmzbKGfsWyKIEBi-zSE7sECiTeZjRCJfLAxc6xmT4XVWpbekTh_PXUK-IIBMqVdXQNUCSngwIdidzUrVM4N3c/s400/veggies8.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rS-yA_A2hey56sHbqq6TdLzdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"></a>And now the best part: you can serve warm with a savory meal, or dress with balsamic vinegar and serve chilled on pasta, couscous or quinoa. A full day in the fridge makes these veggies delectable. For maximum deliciousness, serve with goat cheese. (Disclaimer: I claim no responsibility for a flavour overload.)<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ILUhGsTAK7gZF7Y41xMr0Lzdtrv4b2ORyNsBB4a-QDg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRl66o8WgPCtA43ual6MEzpjcF6kGVmdcCIIq2HeQGa1Cmmwl4iRG9xun1SYgtLd61664EwJLepDIYyGReuEqu7zQ10FfbafB0iKppm_CCOHmcJEbVvlErGh6_8hIqoVqxryeI3YPxAsA/s400/veggies9.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><div>Enjoy!</div><div>(This one's for you Steph!)</div>Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621115299448041011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491001099971211739.post-65824141207271865152010-08-24T18:21:00.000-07:002011-07-08T13:39:43.945-07:00Red Beef Curry<div>Inspired by my friend Frances' beautiful <a href="http://franceseatces.tumblr.com/">food blog</a> and my general love for food, I decided to try a new type of blog entry: Cooking with Christopher! Last night's menu was a new personal favourite: <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Illustrated-Indian-Cookery-Course-Jaffrey/dp/0563370130/ref=sr_1_32?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1282699952&sr=1-32"><b>Madhur Jaffrey</b></a><b>'s Red Beef (or Lamb) Curry</b>.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2931j1w0ekwauZw70whkFES0BfEYPUwE9wB-UH0PQZmUMtqEIMudw0Y-X_8Pe6tnvMnwhhnQ9MUYyAydMiGD0AykAIzknAeFwE-av5haid-RoT6XNzk3ZSaDrSZmDJ5bKMK_Wy9Tlgg/s1600/curry0.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2931j1w0ekwauZw70whkFES0BfEYPUwE9wB-UH0PQZmUMtqEIMudw0Y-X_8Pe6tnvMnwhhnQ9MUYyAydMiGD0AykAIzknAeFwE-av5haid-RoT6XNzk3ZSaDrSZmDJ5bKMK_Wy9Tlgg/s400/curry0.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509152882283459874" /></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2931j1w0ekwauZw70whkFES0BfEYPUwE9wB-UH0PQZmUMtqEIMudw0Y-X_8Pe6tnvMnwhhnQ9MUYyAydMiGD0AykAIzknAeFwE-av5haid-RoT6XNzk3ZSaDrSZmDJ5bKMK_Wy9Tlgg/s1600/curry0.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>What you'll need (in this order):</div><div><ul><li>olive oil</li><li>2lbs beef (or lamb), cubed</li><li>10 cardamom pods</li><li>2 bay leaves</li><li>6 cloves</li><li>10 peppercorns</li><li>1 cinnamon stick</li><li>1 onion, finely chopped</li><li>8 cloves garlic, minced</li><li>2 inches of ginger, minced</li><li>1 tsp coriander</li><li>2 tsp cumin</li><li>4 tsp paprika</li><li>dash of cayenne (based on preference)</li><li>1 tsp salt</li><li>6 tbsp natural yogurt</li><li>1/4 tsp garam masala (optional)</li></ul><div><b>Tip:</b> Get all this stuff ready in advance, because you'll need it in quick succession as you cook.</div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNa2J6X6Uc4ABCDRr7PibBmzQkXBJIfSW2lTt8Sdl13zSKApVMYnSgk5em2dtESlTd_dbfgZLXMveVNLQAmCCvZ_F0-c5SzFsgRct7qyuMw2jhCkIz5wefE1q2YcHFlwxb-AMlH8YSPfc/s1600/curry1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNa2J6X6Uc4ABCDRr7PibBmzQkXBJIfSW2lTt8Sdl13zSKApVMYnSgk5em2dtESlTd_dbfgZLXMveVNLQAmCCvZ_F0-c5SzFsgRct7qyuMw2jhCkIz5wefE1q2YcHFlwxb-AMlH8YSPfc/s400/curry1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509152875448636786" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNa2J6X6Uc4ABCDRr7PibBmzQkXBJIfSW2lTt8Sdl13zSKApVMYnSgk5em2dtESlTd_dbfgZLXMveVNLQAmCCvZ_F0-c5SzFsgRct7qyuMw2jhCkIz5wefE1q2YcHFlwxb-AMlH8YSPfc/s1600/curry1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Heat olive oil in a large pot at medium-high heat.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnZt5dsgJZ5gcLgwCBCnXmhDDQAkOZETd7VzuTr9ccbmMwwfVhS0V4DkdMuEs1JrzApXn0-EMLuslOAqlNGmxROz9inzsnxbRQQatJWOfkEwx1UYCKcgoagBIYiNiekcMcbSTjxQFC4w/s1600/curry2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnZt5dsgJZ5gcLgwCBCnXmhDDQAkOZETd7VzuTr9ccbmMwwfVhS0V4DkdMuEs1JrzApXn0-EMLuslOAqlNGmxROz9inzsnxbRQQatJWOfkEwx1UYCKcgoagBIYiNiekcMcbSTjxQFC4w/s400/curry2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509152777488695298" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnZt5dsgJZ5gcLgwCBCnXmhDDQAkOZETd7VzuTr9ccbmMwwfVhS0V4DkdMuEs1JrzApXn0-EMLuslOAqlNGmxROz9inzsnxbRQQatJWOfkEwx1UYCKcgoagBIYiNiekcMcbSTjxQFC4w/s1600/curry2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Sear your beef cubes in batches (Julia Child-style!), making sure to brown each side and lock in the beefy goodness.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8qIAfM2ARHiL59Klz0Xrzc1HZ2EzaC4vIUAA8VWX-Q7Q9AJ0vxHUt5bC6FYliRdXJX524eyhyZc-2IHd0qY664s2RYSE11mdNV5sSbAUSGlTs9IyOqs9kv7b0jsGu3qVZQ6XunJVHAwU/s1600/curry3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8qIAfM2ARHiL59Klz0Xrzc1HZ2EzaC4vIUAA8VWX-Q7Q9AJ0vxHUt5bC6FYliRdXJX524eyhyZc-2IHd0qY664s2RYSE11mdNV5sSbAUSGlTs9IyOqs9kv7b0jsGu3qVZQ6XunJVHAwU/s400/curry3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509152771670476722" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8qIAfM2ARHiL59Klz0Xrzc1HZ2EzaC4vIUAA8VWX-Q7Q9AJ0vxHUt5bC6FYliRdXJX524eyhyZc-2IHd0qY664s2RYSE11mdNV5sSbAUSGlTs9IyOqs9kv7b0jsGu3qVZQ6XunJVHAwU/s1600/curry3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Set your browned beef cubes aside for now.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOWHsHtJzJN7yaymaV_Ku1mHj_vsjAnsdrmHNNtSd1vPaEPEW74COQScH91QB4Q6KCeMQeEapcKjTepvWfRyOdcmsacfxPqLk0CrgNEsGV9QslFpLbuCM8aXkXq2n0pdmWzrXuhf6rvw4/s1600/curry4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOWHsHtJzJN7yaymaV_Ku1mHj_vsjAnsdrmHNNtSd1vPaEPEW74COQScH91QB4Q6KCeMQeEapcKjTepvWfRyOdcmsacfxPqLk0CrgNEsGV9QslFpLbuCM8aXkXq2n0pdmWzrXuhf6rvw4/s400/curry4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509152760004905858" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOWHsHtJzJN7yaymaV_Ku1mHj_vsjAnsdrmHNNtSd1vPaEPEW74COQScH91QB4Q6KCeMQeEapcKjTepvWfRyOdcmsacfxPqLk0CrgNEsGV9QslFpLbuCM8aXkXq2n0pdmWzrXuhf6rvw4/s1600/curry4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>While the oil and natural meat juices are still hot, add the cardamom, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon stick.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIU5_GfhzP8wUBTr3wn_kRfCzpwQXqE4VHWlHakNOGUzR8tCdtAHpF6OcF84MBmLrLQj-4yDSEr-Jgd7MVO8SGIYbJo61uhP0cXD0aOhuaPLn9q4Bpz8xAIcjIN17wIoLe3BCFdD3R1XQ/s1600/curry5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIU5_GfhzP8wUBTr3wn_kRfCzpwQXqE4VHWlHakNOGUzR8tCdtAHpF6OcF84MBmLrLQj-4yDSEr-Jgd7MVO8SGIYbJo61uhP0cXD0aOhuaPLn9q4Bpz8xAIcjIN17wIoLe3BCFdD3R1XQ/s400/curry5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509152753501874370" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIU5_GfhzP8wUBTr3wn_kRfCzpwQXqE4VHWlHakNOGUzR8tCdtAHpF6OcF84MBmLrLQj-4yDSEr-Jgd7MVO8SGIYbJo61uhP0cXD0aOhuaPLn9q4Bpz8xAIcjIN17wIoLe3BCFdD3R1XQ/s1600/curry5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Coat in the oil and stir until the bay leaves turn green (about a minute).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYx2ZY7C4sOCTIqSuNG0GgUUdJouKmuK7v9QzyjeD0qLxuAuxm5CxVATM0fHhmmZeFa9EyEXC2p57wPUh_wDzElZzMSADjudqrEIqUXvEz4AW02ZxFiWHvs0vH6lKNBSi1fpE6C78xKo/s1600/curry6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYx2ZY7C4sOCTIqSuNG0GgUUdJouKmuK7v9QzyjeD0qLxuAuxm5CxVATM0fHhmmZeFa9EyEXC2p57wPUh_wDzElZzMSADjudqrEIqUXvEz4AW02ZxFiWHvs0vH6lKNBSi1fpE6C78xKo/s400/curry6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509152743028177954" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYx2ZY7C4sOCTIqSuNG0GgUUdJouKmuK7v9QzyjeD0qLxuAuxm5CxVATM0fHhmmZeFa9EyEXC2p57wPUh_wDzElZzMSADjudqrEIqUXvEz4AW02ZxFiWHvs0vH6lKNBSi1fpE6C78xKo/s1600/curry6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Then put in your chopped onions.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU06MgXYnnvaKsI9GRgMalZL48Z8PyoPMseGLUSJIaT0XLkdCFiiUmlnEIKk8PNGFKl-shTShjwKA1SRAR-l0qSiT5mTeLSCln0N4TJvb9Rk-lXVaNNvmU2f0GGI6oQCtg0xLP1UHl3qE/s1600/curry7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU06MgXYnnvaKsI9GRgMalZL48Z8PyoPMseGLUSJIaT0XLkdCFiiUmlnEIKk8PNGFKl-shTShjwKA1SRAR-l0qSiT5mTeLSCln0N4TJvb9Rk-lXVaNNvmU2f0GGI6oQCtg0xLP1UHl3qE/s400/curry7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509152244993942082" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU06MgXYnnvaKsI9GRgMalZL48Z8PyoPMseGLUSJIaT0XLkdCFiiUmlnEIKk8PNGFKl-shTShjwKA1SRAR-l0qSiT5mTeLSCln0N4TJvb9Rk-lXVaNNvmU2f0GGI6oQCtg0xLP1UHl3qE/s1600/curry7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Once they have turned brown (after about 5 minutes), add the minced garlic and ginger and stir for about 30 seconds. (Add a little extra oil if it is sticking to your pot.)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6bH8014hEQIhrP-Aoc8mzWOB6s-F9MNCUFPJ-lzLx_RCX5PwBFtU9TsdBPSH3GlRVuaozgzEgYKYS94a1Aa5E0SiQX-kZuNGyDgb78M4jhB9aon4kHZVekV_64Y4fo7GU_RRvol6enc/s1600/curry8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6bH8014hEQIhrP-Aoc8mzWOB6s-F9MNCUFPJ-lzLx_RCX5PwBFtU9TsdBPSH3GlRVuaozgzEgYKYS94a1Aa5E0SiQX-kZuNGyDgb78M4jhB9aon4kHZVekV_64Y4fo7GU_RRvol6enc/s400/curry8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509152230831258162" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6bH8014hEQIhrP-Aoc8mzWOB6s-F9MNCUFPJ-lzLx_RCX5PwBFtU9TsdBPSH3GlRVuaozgzEgYKYS94a1Aa5E0SiQX-kZuNGyDgb78M4jhB9aon4kHZVekV_64Y4fo7GU_RRvol6enc/s1600/curry8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Add the coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne and salt.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIXzsLuIoESUOD9vTkKdjo46bzSgRxAcVE9qpcg5-XyKw2rsEn-Mu6g5FjGPO19MPlawr_sEzQPSB60oXD4x_ZD5NVtWo596lUIt1Nwu3ZDd4-d5tVcvvAU-tjZvXn01eO92izZwcWzY/s1600/curry9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIXzsLuIoESUOD9vTkKdjo46bzSgRxAcVE9qpcg5-XyKw2rsEn-Mu6g5FjGPO19MPlawr_sEzQPSB60oXD4x_ZD5NVtWo596lUIt1Nwu3ZDd4-d5tVcvvAU-tjZvXn01eO92izZwcWzY/s400/curry9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509152223405312050" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIXzsLuIoESUOD9vTkKdjo46bzSgRxAcVE9qpcg5-XyKw2rsEn-Mu6g5FjGPO19MPlawr_sEzQPSB60oXD4x_ZD5NVtWo596lUIt1Nwu3ZDd4-d5tVcvvAU-tjZvXn01eO92izZwcWzY/s1600/curry9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Stir and fry for another 30 seconds. It will begin to form a beautiful red paste.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOWGGyvCggspVVSpe2j42wOjX8l0boT3Kc19NMsY0kGbEEL7BLoArTe63FghqvMmpnR5Tq-RAt53tRs3w1PKdyLBxjyrn8YIua79KcTfmGIDHypetpqofHpDJQs9Nww4VIrk9xagnsOs/s1600/curry10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOWGGyvCggspVVSpe2j42wOjX8l0boT3Kc19NMsY0kGbEEL7BLoArTe63FghqvMmpnR5Tq-RAt53tRs3w1PKdyLBxjyrn8YIua79KcTfmGIDHypetpqofHpDJQs9Nww4VIrk9xagnsOs/s400/curry10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509152210356024018" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOWGGyvCggspVVSpe2j42wOjX8l0boT3Kc19NMsY0kGbEEL7BLoArTe63FghqvMmpnR5Tq-RAt53tRs3w1PKdyLBxjyrn8YIua79KcTfmGIDHypetpqofHpDJQs9Nww4VIrk9xagnsOs/s1600/curry10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Re-add the browned beef cubes (and their juices). Stir stir stir.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0V4RWwgwlIbwS4hJvnT0XGtRYMU3XMIlfEEASOxsxEt4eCF5kslNtqqoU368Gzi4CR0OiJqIAblgcaFTVm2pJ-uvFEUY6_Ar8xBym_TGril5DtXO6AaTvnXwsZ8cTt_-zuNeWtT6KPY/s1600/curry11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0V4RWwgwlIbwS4hJvnT0XGtRYMU3XMIlfEEASOxsxEt4eCF5kslNtqqoU368Gzi4CR0OiJqIAblgcaFTVm2pJ-uvFEUY6_Ar8xBym_TGril5DtXO6AaTvnXwsZ8cTt_-zuNeWtT6KPY/s400/curry11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509152201725622610" /></a><br /><div>This wasn't in the original recipe, but I found a delicious, hearty addition is new potatoes...</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSLCNbHYuu3yGNBGNBOVY2-HYUqU8x3ZbwtcEC8FaN4DbEWsSLv33EV7HTxjeORxdjZtV1C7hA6wB2QuqN_boizrTGH0v7xQh774XkQByknIRMKNwH6woJmV8sIZERJVJfxVX9TeuWd8/s1600/curry12.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSLCNbHYuu3yGNBGNBOVY2-HYUqU8x3ZbwtcEC8FaN4DbEWsSLv33EV7HTxjeORxdjZtV1C7hA6wB2QuqN_boizrTGH0v7xQh774XkQByknIRMKNwH6woJmV8sIZERJVJfxVX9TeuWd8/s400/curry12.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509151724051931026" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div>and fresh carrots. Nothing says "stew" like potatoes and carrots.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSLCNbHYuu3yGNBGNBOVY2-HYUqU8x3ZbwtcEC8FaN4DbEWsSLv33EV7HTxjeORxdjZtV1C7hA6wB2QuqN_boizrTGH0v7xQh774XkQByknIRMKNwH6woJmV8sIZERJVJfxVX9TeuWd8/s1600/curry12.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighGk-rJcPiZpB6CCo4hXY_F4mYdC7wcGm_w_4u5bg5-OmLZBOvtoR_0_AAV87kTYLi_KxXiq4GpGMJq6huBoAYRXnCmSOlzf_76WJQQ-_Use5nbIfsZNm8hBDrEqg_1_d8E_uL-1Ecb4/s1600/curry13.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighGk-rJcPiZpB6CCo4hXY_F4mYdC7wcGm_w_4u5bg5-OmLZBOvtoR_0_AAV87kTYLi_KxXiq4GpGMJq6huBoAYRXnCmSOlzf_76WJQQ-_Use5nbIfsZNm8hBDrEqg_1_d8E_uL-1Ecb4/s400/curry13.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509151737965465634" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div>Toss them in at this point and coat them in the red paste.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNPKDA5mnTg7FdOZRDy8QTHsdoIfot_WalP6c6EslKnWiLAQstK_YV-RN6-APG6NpnrrcAlJOYnllxwmrJCMLGHHtTb25EoZdtkCTqT5R_kk2L0_3-Vedc8cijTU2guAkkEigSSRJqof8/s1600/curry14.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNPKDA5mnTg7FdOZRDy8QTHsdoIfot_WalP6c6EslKnWiLAQstK_YV-RN6-APG6NpnrrcAlJOYnllxwmrJCMLGHHtTb25EoZdtkCTqT5R_kk2L0_3-Vedc8cijTU2guAkkEigSSRJqof8/s400/curry14.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509151746163087474" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div>Now, add yogurt - stir in one tablespoon at a time (about 30 seconds each) until all the yogurt is well blended.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0IJFyVhVhIh5EsuhUpJEpyHJXkCE3l-UmM1faADbiaLqzEx5dYg6adqjfQtrHw_3pfl0fhflOTLm5TPggVe0S5F0G2NVFeZm25uwXugHvXcN9_3H3FZpZWd22-mP-GXAUlEPuGVvED_0/s1600/curry15.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0IJFyVhVhIh5EsuhUpJEpyHJXkCE3l-UmM1faADbiaLqzEx5dYg6adqjfQtrHw_3pfl0fhflOTLm5TPggVe0S5F0G2NVFeZm25uwXugHvXcN9_3H3FZpZWd22-mP-GXAUlEPuGVvED_0/s400/curry15.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509151755505170258" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div>Once the yogurt is blended, add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water (enough so that the ingredients are submersed in liquid). Cover, reduce to medium-low heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Stir every 15 minutes, until the sauce reduces.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGUnGgsBZJ7R8p1PC4cZr_D0FyDBQ8awb769mAP2wsG7yl3TfcSuvCVoTI2L0TF5QEhs3_0BePuCRTFh10xqU9XVbfRbx-AHBlv0OeGbigxGeU6mPj3Rkh02IaZyNym0FDvgtlbY-BiU/s1600/curry16.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGUnGgsBZJ7R8p1PC4cZr_D0FyDBQ8awb769mAP2wsG7yl3TfcSuvCVoTI2L0TF5QEhs3_0BePuCRTFh10xqU9XVbfRbx-AHBlv0OeGbigxGeU6mPj3Rkh02IaZyNym0FDvgtlbY-BiU/s400/curry16.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509151764045321554" /></a><br />And voila! Sprinkle with garam masala, and serve on a bed of basmati rice with your favourite chutney. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!</div>Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621115299448041011noreply@blogger.com0