Showing posts with label french. Show all posts
Showing posts with label french. Show all posts
EGG FREE FRENCH TOAST
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Made this Egg Free French Toast for our breakfast today using pandan (screw pine leaves) flavored bread, which was perfect.
My family was super impressed, cant really tell that it was eggless. We loved it! I served them with brown sugar and banana slices. Actually the syrup was a left over from my Monkey Bread, diluted with few spoons of milk.
For other variation, you can add besan (chickpea flour) instead of cornflour and seasoned with ground black pepper and chopped cilantro for a savory version.
To obtain a nice golden color, use low medium heat when frying the toast. If you are allergic to dairy product, replace it with almond or soy milk instead.
EGG FREE FRENCH TOAST
Yield : 1 serving
3 slices white/wholemeal bread
1/2 cup fresh milk
1.5 tablespoon cornflour
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
3 tsp butter
METHOD
Combine milk, corn flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt in shallow bowl, whisk until smooth.
Dip both sides of each bread slice into milk mixture.
Heat a non stick pan, melt a teaspoon of butter, place bread on heated pan, cook each slice to a golden brown.
Serve with your favorite fruit or syrup.
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Health benefits of french beans
Friday, March 28, 2014
Green beans or beans are said to have originated in South and Central America. The cultivation of french beans was started 7000 years ago, by the Indian tribes settled in Tehuacan Valley of Mexico and in Callejon de Huaylas, Peru.
When Christopher Columbus returned from his second voyage to the New World in the year 1493, he brought French beans with him in the Mediterranean region. French beans were considered to be rare to find and expensive but soon became one of the commonly used beans in the 19th century. In France, French beans were introduced in the year 1597 by the Conquistadors.
There are over 130 varieties of snap bean that are known. Varieties specialized for use as green beans, selected for the succulence and flavor of their pods, are the ones usually grown in the home vegetable garden, and many varieties exist. Pod color can be green, golden, purple, red, or streaked. Shapes range from thin “fillet” types to wide “romano” types and more common types in between. French Haricots verts (green beans) are bred for flavorful pods.
French beans are very sensitive to frost but cannot stand hot conditions either. Thus, ideally, they can be grown in the frost free portion of the year. The ideal temperature for the growth of beans is between 15°C to 27°C while the minimum temperature required for the germination of seeds of French beans is 10°C, these beans can grow in a variety of soils but are highly sensitive to high boron content in soils. Green beans are found in two major groups, bush beans and pole beans. Bush beans are short plants, growing to approximately two feet in height, without requiring supports.
Green beans, also known as french beans, string beans or snap beans, are the unripe fruits of beans. Green beans are rich in fiber and low in calories. They also contain protein, carbohydrates and vitamins. Green beans were used to treat diabetes since ancient times and are today available fresh, frozen and canned. The nutritional content of all these forms of beans is almost the same. Increasing hemoglobin count and provides energy to the body without adding calories.
Green beans may be a particularly helpful food for providing us with the mineral silicon. This mineral—while less well known that minerals like calcium and magnesium—is very important for bone health and for healthy formation of connective tissue. Green beans have recently been shown to stack up quite well against other commonly-eaten foods as a good source of absorb able silicon.
Green beans are rich in various nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, iron, potassium, folate, calcium, magnesium and thiamin.The various health benefits of beans can be attributed to their rich store of nutrients. Some of the important nutrients found in green beans and their beneficial uses are as follows:
Vitamin K – This vitamin enables the body to heal faster. Vitamin K stimulates the process of blood coagulation whenever there is a wound or injury and prevents excess loss of blood. For this reason individuals who need to undergo surgery are given vitamin K supplements before the procedure. The vitamin also enhances the absorption of calcium in the body and this helps to boost bone strength and density. Those at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis should consume adequate amounts of green beans so that they can get a healthy supply of vitamin K.
Vitamin C – This is another important vitamin found in green beans. It assists in the healing of wounds and may also play a role in cancer prevention. Due to its antioxidant properties, vitamin C helps to protect the DNA from damage and abnormalities. It is a good idea to include green beans in the diet in order to reduce the risk of various diseases.
Vitamin A – Green beans are loaded with vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant which helps to protect against high cholesterol, heart disease and cancer. Vitamin A also delays the signs of premature ageing such as wrinkles, dull skin, fine lines, dark spots and dry skin.
Manganese – There are also substantial amounts of manganese found in green beans. Manganese helps to alleviate the symptoms of osteoporosis and also assists in the absorption of other nutrients in the body.
Fiber – Green beans are packed with dietary fiber which is beneficial for those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. Fiber adds bulk to the stools and enables easy passage during bowel movements. Green beans are good for those with high cholesterol since fiber helps to lower the levels of bad cholesterol in the body. People with diabetes may also include green beans in their diet since it helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
Silicon – Green beans are also known to have healthy amounts of silicon, a mineral which supports health of the connective tissues and bones. Green beans are rich in various nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, iron, potassium, folate, calcium, magnesium and thiamin
French beans are filled with healthy dietary fibers that help in the prevention of cholesterol. These fibers are also beneficial for diabetic people as they help in preventing the sugar levels from rising up immediately after having a meal.
French beans are also helpful in energizing the body as they are rich in iron, the nutrients found in hemoglobin which helps in giving energy to the body.
French beans also help in improving the immune system of the body as they are a rich source of Vitamin C. This vitamin helps in stimulating the white cells to fight against infection by directly killing the bacteria and viruses responsible for these infections.
A good diet for those suffering from diabetes.
Reducing and preventing inflammation of the joints in case of rheumatoid arthritis.
Promoting good colon health and aids in preventing colon cancer.
When Christopher Columbus returned from his second voyage to the New World in the year 1493, he brought French beans with him in the Mediterranean region. French beans were considered to be rare to find and expensive but soon became one of the commonly used beans in the 19th century. In France, French beans were introduced in the year 1597 by the Conquistadors.
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| fillet type beans |
There are over 130 varieties of snap bean that are known. Varieties specialized for use as green beans, selected for the succulence and flavor of their pods, are the ones usually grown in the home vegetable garden, and many varieties exist. Pod color can be green, golden, purple, red, or streaked. Shapes range from thin “fillet” types to wide “romano” types and more common types in between. French Haricots verts (green beans) are bred for flavorful pods.
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| romano beans |
Green beans, also known as french beans, string beans or snap beans, are the unripe fruits of beans. Green beans are rich in fiber and low in calories. They also contain protein, carbohydrates and vitamins. Green beans were used to treat diabetes since ancient times and are today available fresh, frozen and canned. The nutritional content of all these forms of beans is almost the same. Increasing hemoglobin count and provides energy to the body without adding calories.
Green beans may be a particularly helpful food for providing us with the mineral silicon. This mineral—while less well known that minerals like calcium and magnesium—is very important for bone health and for healthy formation of connective tissue. Green beans have recently been shown to stack up quite well against other commonly-eaten foods as a good source of absorb able silicon.
Green beans are rich in various nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, iron, potassium, folate, calcium, magnesium and thiamin.The various health benefits of beans can be attributed to their rich store of nutrients. Some of the important nutrients found in green beans and their beneficial uses are as follows:
Vitamin K – This vitamin enables the body to heal faster. Vitamin K stimulates the process of blood coagulation whenever there is a wound or injury and prevents excess loss of blood. For this reason individuals who need to undergo surgery are given vitamin K supplements before the procedure. The vitamin also enhances the absorption of calcium in the body and this helps to boost bone strength and density. Those at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis should consume adequate amounts of green beans so that they can get a healthy supply of vitamin K.
Vitamin C – This is another important vitamin found in green beans. It assists in the healing of wounds and may also play a role in cancer prevention. Due to its antioxidant properties, vitamin C helps to protect the DNA from damage and abnormalities. It is a good idea to include green beans in the diet in order to reduce the risk of various diseases.
Vitamin A – Green beans are loaded with vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant which helps to protect against high cholesterol, heart disease and cancer. Vitamin A also delays the signs of premature ageing such as wrinkles, dull skin, fine lines, dark spots and dry skin.
Manganese – There are also substantial amounts of manganese found in green beans. Manganese helps to alleviate the symptoms of osteoporosis and also assists in the absorption of other nutrients in the body.
Fiber – Green beans are packed with dietary fiber which is beneficial for those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. Fiber adds bulk to the stools and enables easy passage during bowel movements. Green beans are good for those with high cholesterol since fiber helps to lower the levels of bad cholesterol in the body. People with diabetes may also include green beans in their diet since it helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
Silicon – Green beans are also known to have healthy amounts of silicon, a mineral which supports health of the connective tissues and bones. Green beans are rich in various nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, iron, potassium, folate, calcium, magnesium and thiamin
French beans are filled with healthy dietary fibers that help in the prevention of cholesterol. These fibers are also beneficial for diabetic people as they help in preventing the sugar levels from rising up immediately after having a meal.
French beans are also helpful in energizing the body as they are rich in iron, the nutrients found in hemoglobin which helps in giving energy to the body.
French beans also help in improving the immune system of the body as they are a rich source of Vitamin C. This vitamin helps in stimulating the white cells to fight against infection by directly killing the bacteria and viruses responsible for these infections.
A good diet for those suffering from diabetes.
Reducing and preventing inflammation of the joints in case of rheumatoid arthritis.
Promoting good colon health and aids in preventing colon cancer.
This is why you should stop eating french fries
Friday, February 28, 2014
This is why you should stop eating french fries - If you are among those who still think French fries are healthy food just because it is made from the original potatoes, think again! During these chips have had a bad reputation in terms of health.
Although classified fries food readily available, inexpensive, and would make a great snack, you should not consume too much of these foods.
Here are some reasons why you should stop eating french fries right now, as reported by Fitnea.
1. French fries contain bad fats
Fried foods, especially fried potatoes, was delicious. But also contain bad fats and saturated fats which over time can become cancerous. Fry potatoes using regular oil, and instead of natural oils such as olive oil, sunflower oil, and others, can increase the amount of bad fats in the diet. Later, bad fats that clog arteries will accumulate and can cause diseases such as heart attack. In addition, the growing number of bad fats is usually coupled with the amount of bad cholesterol also increased.
2. French fries contain carbohydrates are bad
Potatoes have simple carbohydrates. This is the type of carbohydrate that is easily converted into sugar in the body. This makes the body more easily digest and absorb it into energy, or just store it as fat. In other words, if you do not exercise and burn fat immediately after eating it, the possibility of fries can make you fat quickly. Not only that, eating too many carbohydrates in potatoes can also make a quick surge of insulin. This could increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
3. French fries contain trans fats
Trans fats are very dangerous because it can increase the amount of bad cholesterol and lowering levels of good cholesterol in the body. Eating too many foods that contain trans fats increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Not only that, the fries are also known to have high levels of acrylamide. These substances can trigger cancer.
Those are some reasons that you should consider before proceeding with fries eating habits. Still can not get out of fries? You can try to make their own fries with healthier alternatives. Suppose fry using natural oils such as olive oil or sunflower oil and vegetable oil.
Although classified fries food readily available, inexpensive, and would make a great snack, you should not consume too much of these foods.
Here are some reasons why you should stop eating french fries right now, as reported by Fitnea.
1. French fries contain bad fats
Fried foods, especially fried potatoes, was delicious. But also contain bad fats and saturated fats which over time can become cancerous. Fry potatoes using regular oil, and instead of natural oils such as olive oil, sunflower oil, and others, can increase the amount of bad fats in the diet. Later, bad fats that clog arteries will accumulate and can cause diseases such as heart attack. In addition, the growing number of bad fats is usually coupled with the amount of bad cholesterol also increased.
2. French fries contain carbohydrates are bad
Potatoes have simple carbohydrates. This is the type of carbohydrate that is easily converted into sugar in the body. This makes the body more easily digest and absorb it into energy, or just store it as fat. In other words, if you do not exercise and burn fat immediately after eating it, the possibility of fries can make you fat quickly. Not only that, eating too many carbohydrates in potatoes can also make a quick surge of insulin. This could increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
3. French fries contain trans fats
Trans fats are very dangerous because it can increase the amount of bad cholesterol and lowering levels of good cholesterol in the body. Eating too many foods that contain trans fats increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Not only that, the fries are also known to have high levels of acrylamide. These substances can trigger cancer.
Those are some reasons that you should consider before proceeding with fries eating habits. Still can not get out of fries? You can try to make their own fries with healthier alternatives. Suppose fry using natural oils such as olive oil or sunflower oil and vegetable oil.
French Chocolate King Cake Galette Des Rois au Chocolat
Friday, February 7, 2014
Every year,the first sunday mostly 6th january is consider as Epiphany, a christian feast day. This festival is celebrated with a king cake which goes either for brioche dough or pastry sheets with almond cream.Apart from almond cream, some of the king cake goes for apple sauce or for pears and chocolates.But our choice is always a rich almond cream prepared with almond powder, eggs,sugar and butter.
For a change, this time i prepared my king cake with almond cream and chocolate along with a small trinket (a porcelaine figurine). As per tradition,the person who get the trinket while having this cake is the king of the day. Earlier we usually get this king cake from the nearby bakery, since ever i tried my hands with this king cake for Epiphany am making myself at home,yesterday i prepared quickly a king cake with pastry sheets and chocolate almond cream instead of getting them from bakery.Sending to Siris Celebrating First Anniversary.
2nos Puff pastry sheets
1cup Almond powder
1/4cup Chocolate chips
2nos Eggs
1/4cup Sugar
1/4tsp Almond essence
1/4cup Butter (room temperature)
1no Egg yolk
1tbsp Milk
Melt the chocolate chips with two tablespoons of water in microwave oven for a minute, mix it well.
Beat the butter, sugar together in a bowl until they turns soft.
Add the eggs one by one and finally add the almond powder,melted chocolate,almond essence and mix everything well and keep the bowl in fridge for half an hour.
Preheat the oven to 400F, line a baking tray with a baking sheet, add the milk to the egg yolk and beat well.
Place a puff pastry sheet,brush the edges of the pastry sheet with the egg-milk mixture.
Transfer the already prepared almond mixture over the pastry sheet and spread them evenly,dont spread over the brushed egg mixture.
Place the another pastry sheet over and give a press over the edges,so that they get well stick...
Make a small hole in the middle of the pastry sheet and with a knife make some lines over the pastry sheet as ur desire.
Brush now the pastry sheet with the remaining egg-milk mixture and bake in middle rack of the oven for 20minutes or until the crust turns golden brown.
For a change, this time i prepared my king cake with almond cream and chocolate along with a small trinket (a porcelaine figurine). As per tradition,the person who get the trinket while having this cake is the king of the day. Earlier we usually get this king cake from the nearby bakery, since ever i tried my hands with this king cake for Epiphany am making myself at home,yesterday i prepared quickly a king cake with pastry sheets and chocolate almond cream instead of getting them from bakery.Sending to Siris Celebrating First Anniversary.
2nos Puff pastry sheets
1cup Almond powder
1/4cup Chocolate chips
2nos Eggs
1/4cup Sugar
1/4tsp Almond essence
1/4cup Butter (room temperature)
1no Egg yolk
1tbsp Milk
Melt the chocolate chips with two tablespoons of water in microwave oven for a minute, mix it well.
Beat the butter, sugar together in a bowl until they turns soft.
Add the eggs one by one and finally add the almond powder,melted chocolate,almond essence and mix everything well and keep the bowl in fridge for half an hour.
Preheat the oven to 400F, line a baking tray with a baking sheet, add the milk to the egg yolk and beat well.
Place a puff pastry sheet,brush the edges of the pastry sheet with the egg-milk mixture.
Transfer the already prepared almond mixture over the pastry sheet and spread them evenly,dont spread over the brushed egg mixture.
Place the another pastry sheet over and give a press over the edges,so that they get well stick...
Make a small hole in the middle of the pastry sheet and with a knife make some lines over the pastry sheet as ur desire.
Brush now the pastry sheet with the remaining egg-milk mixture and bake in middle rack of the oven for 20minutes or until the crust turns golden brown.
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