Orzo Pasta Salad as a Main Course

I was on a local news channel today, I think that if you click on the above link it will link you to my segment.  I have trouble with all things tech related!
So I ramped up this side salad and made it a main course salad by adding two simple ingredients; shrimp (I sauteed mine, but I think that grilled would be really tasty) and tender baby spinach.
Not only was it delicious, but also very beautiful.

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Karahi Chicken

Its a spicy and famous restaurant delight. Most people order this kadhai chicken or karahi chicken at restaurants with hot naan.While writing this, thinking of the dish makes your mouth watering.
Its rich and creamy made with cashew nut paste and the nice aroma from the roasted bell peppers and onions.Well this kadhai chicken recipe is my version and tastes really good and also easy to cook.

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Turkey Wraps with Chipotle Mayonnaise

These were so good.  I made these for a gathering that I catered in January and they have been on my mind every since!  I had the perfect opportunity to make these this weekend for friends.  I paired this with some delicious taro chips that I found at Trader Joe’s and a simple chopped salad.  These would be perfect for casual summer entertaining or a picnic.  You can really jazz these up by using the flavored flour tortillas.  I used the Jalapeno Cheddar.  They also had sun-dried tomato as well as a spinach flavored tortilla.  I really stuffed my wraps….hey, my guests looked hungry.  If you stuff them like I did you may want to have a fork available for your guests….along with a napkin…or two!

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Michael Mina's Pulled-Pork

Here is a delicious and flavorful way to make your next pulled pork sandwiches.  The meat can be prepared a day in advance.  Here we will be using a pretty cheap cut of meat, which is a pork “butt” or also known as a pork shoulder.  It has tons of fat on it, but don’t be alarmed and if you are like me, you might feel the need to trim.  Try to hold back because that fat is going to make the pork very moist so it will just melt in your mouth.

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Lettuce Wraps

Once i had been to Cheese cake factory and there we have ordered Chicken lettuce Wrap.
It was really yummy and i loved it .Next thing came into my mind is to try at home. Nevertheless its my hobby to try the new things at home, and to my surprise it came out really good.

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Hottest Food Trends for 2014

 

Here's a look at the 12 hottest food and beverage trends for 2014 compiled by the international food and restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman.
Using their industry knowledge the company have laid down their predictions for food in 2014.
Below are the food and beverage trends they've predicted.

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The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays

Ree Drummond—accidental country girl, award-winning blogger, Food Network personality, and #1 New York Times bestselling author—presents The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays, a fantastic collection of recipes, photos, and homespun humor to help you celebrate all through the year.

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Weeknight Tandoori Chicken

A few months ago Shane's parents were in our neck of the woods on a Saturday afternoon and called to ask if we wanted to meet up for lunch. They suggested an Indian restaurant just a few miles from our house, which neither Shane nor I even knew existed. Clearly we don't get out much :) But anyway, it wound up being a fun little place with good food so I'm glad someone knew about it!

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Perfect Gingersnaps

Perfect Gingersnaps

2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 oz) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

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How To Choose The Perfect Coffee Machine

For a lot of people across Australia, there is no better way to start the day then with a freshly made cup of coffee. In fact, for many of us, it’s the only way we can get going in the morning!
Making a good cup of coffee is a bit of an art form however, and it is worthwhile investing in the right tools to ensure every pot comes out tasting delicious.
There are four basic types of espresso machine to choose from – manual, semi-automatic, automatic and fully automatic.

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