How to make Chicken Thigh and Brown Rice Casserole With Zucchini "step by step"

Chicken and rice casserole is healthy and delicious. This meal is one of my favorites, and I am sure if you will try it, you will like it. When I first tried it, I put some of the corn, and it felt like a corn-only casserole. Make sure to adjust corn accordingly while cooking, else you may end up doing what I did.

Chicken Thigh, Rice Casserole With Zucchini:

Ingredients:

Zucchini, 2 medium sizes. Cut them in ¼ slices
Chicken Thighs, 4 are fine. Make sure they are skinless and boneless
Pepper and Salt
Good Quality Brown Rice, 1 Cup. Must be precooked
Chicken Bouillon Cubes, 2 are good. Dissolve them in hot water (1 cup)
Garlic clove, 1. Properly chopped
Corn Kernel, ½ Cup. You can pick fresh or canned, it's up to you
Salsa, 1 Cup.

Preparation:

First, cook chicken thighs by adding pepper and salt. Cook it until the chicken is brown. It will take 10 to 20 minutes.

Add precooked, rice and chicken broth, Bouillon cubes, and chopped garlic.

Cover it properly and let it simmer. Make sure that heat is low. Cook rice until liquids are absorbed from the chicken broth.

It's time to add Zucchini, salsa, and corn kernels.

Simmer it for a few more minutes or until flavour is blended, and zucchini is properly cooked and crispy. Make sure zucchini is not overcooked.

Enjoy! This Meal is ready.

First of all, thank you for taking the time to read this recipe. The best thing about food is, you don't have to follow instructions all the time. There wouldn't be any new recipes if we follow instructions-only, so my advice will be to adjust the recipe based on your taste.

I would like to add some information about brown rice. As you may have known, brown rice takes a lot of time to cook, so it may take time to absorb liquids. And that is why it is better to use precooked brown rice, it will completely absorb liquids. By using pre-cooked brown rice, you will be decreasing the time it takes to cook this recipe. One more thing, chopped garlic clover was added for the flavor, but if you prefer not to use it then you can leave it. Corn is one of the options that you can adjust accordingly. If you don't like corn then removing it will not put much effect on the recipe, but I recommend using all the ingredients mentioned above.

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Japanese Food : Gyoza Dumplings Recipe "step by step"

Everyone just loves Japanese food. Their appeal can be considered worldwide that even those from different countries have sampled Japanese food or two. The colorful presentation and distinct taste never fail to fulfill one's appetite. Recipes for Japanese food have also become popular with non-Japanese people since most want to have a taste of them even when they are at home. It is of course very convenient to know how to cook these foods whenever you feel like having a bite. So here is your ultimate guide to some recipes for Japanese food that will surely be a hit among your friends and family members:

Gyoza Dumplings 

Ingredients:

250 g ground pork
Gyoza skins
Ginger
Cabbage leaves
Green onions
Garlic cloves
4 tsps. Soy sauce
Oil

Preparation:

Boil the cabbage leaves until they get wilted. Drain and chop the leaves together with the green onion. Grind the garlic and the ginger. Mix the pork with all the other ingredients except with the skins and oil. After the filling is well-marinated, you may now begin forming the dumplings. First, moisten the edge of the skin with water. Then put the filling in the middle. Fold the skin in half then squeeze lightly in the center. Fold over the skin on both sides securing the contents inside. You may steam-fry it or fry it directly. Prepare the dip while you wait for the dumplings to cook.

Sushi

Ingredients:

Sushi rice (1 cup is good for one person)
Nori seaweed
Filings (may range from tuna, salmon, cucumber, onion, ginger, cheese, crabmeat, mushroom or whatever you prefer)

Preparation:

With the nori seaweed on your hand, place some rice on it. Create a dent in the middle and put in the fillings. Roll it over making sure the fillings are secured inside. Slice it and it is good to serve.

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The Secrets of Salmon Sushi

Salmon sushi is becoming more common. The sushi itself has become increasing popular in the United States within the past thirty years. It's decorative design and array of possible ingredients makes it a benefit to any party. The number of ingredients that can be used in sushi is practically endless, however, salmon is a very popular ingredient and for many good reasons.

Sushi is in itself a nutritious food choice. It is low in artificial substances and low in sugars. Sushi can be made with different flavorful and nutritious vegetables and fishes adding to its appeal. Salmon is a good addition for sushi because it is highly nutritious even by itself.



Studies have shown that salmon is high in Vitamin D. This is very important especially during the winter months when the sun is not around to give its high amount of required vitamin D. Salmon is also high in Magnesium and Selenium and, of course, Omega 3 vitamins and minerals. An added benefit of eating salmon is that it is low in Mercury.


Sushi lovers often choose salmon for their taste. Salmon, with its light pink color, is not a heavy fish. It doesn't smell fishy or tastes heavy. It is soft and light and delicate. There are also many versions of salmon a person can use for their sushi. Fresh salmon is, of course, an excellent choice, however, it is good not to overlook the benefits of smoked salmon or canned salmon as well.

There are many ways you can eat salmon with your sushi. You can add salmon to your basic sushi ingredients of flavored rice and nori by adding the salmon in the sushi roll. You can also add in other vegetables to the roll. Popular vegetables include sliced cucumbers or carrots. Another option would be avocado and salmon rolls. Probably the most popular choice would be salmon and cream cheese sushi rolls. The combination is endless. Whatever you like with salmon, can be rolled into sushi.

Another option for salmon sushi it to mix tiny pieces of smoked salmon into the prepared rice and vinegar and roll it with the nori wrap. This is simple and mixes the flavors of the salmon and rice very well. It is a particularly good choice for those who really do not like to eat much fish, but know they should because the flavors are more subtle in the salmon and rice mixture.

If you love the taste of salmon, just placing a square of fresh raw salmon over a ball of rice mixture and covered with a small bit of nori can be a perfect appetizer. Sushi salmon is a tasteful treat for any sushi lover. Just remember to follow all safety guidelines for serving raw fish.

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10 Great Meals to Eat in Sarasota, Florida

Below are 10 great meals in Sarasota, Florida. If you do not like this type of food try something else on the menu in these restaurants. Chances are that they are pretty good. These meals are in no particular order.

1) Fish Camp Chowder from Dry Dock Restaurant

Dry Dock Restaurant's great restaurant is located on the south end of Longboat Key. I always order the tomato-based fish camp chowder when I eat there. If you like water views while you eat you should definitely dine here.

2) Hamburger from Patrick's

Patrick's is a popular lunch destination. Located in the center of downtown Sarasota this is a great place to grab a hamburger. The mushroom burger is my particular favorite but there are plenty of them to choose from.

3) Hamburger and fries at the Hob Nob Drive-In

Hob Nob drive-in is not a fancy place to eat. In fact, you pretty much have to sit on a bench outside (it is covered). However, this is still a fun place to eat and very popular among locals.

4) Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich from Cargioulos

This is a great Italian restaurant in downtown Sarasota on Palm Avenue. It is filled with old New York movie memorabilia. The chicken parmigiana sandwich is very tasty.

5) Eggs and Potatoe breakfast from Yoders

I love breakfast at Yoder's. This restaurant is located in the Amish neighborhood of Pinecraft. The eggs and potatoes breakfast is fresh and very delicious. This place is also known for the homemade pies.

6) Enchilada Suiza and Taco from Mi Pueblo

Mi Pueblo Restaurant is a really good Mexican food. The enchilada Suiza and taco combination is a good one. It might be fattening but it sure is tasty

7) Sushi from Pacific Rim

This is a happening spot in Sarasota. Located on Hillview Avenue this is a fun place to eat. The sushi is good too.

8) Table dining at Da Ru Ma

The is another popular restaurant in Sarasota. The table dining is a fun experience is any of the meals you order here are good. They also serve sushi here.

9) Gyro Salad from El Greco

Yummy. This is a very large salad with a good chance that you might not eat it all. The gyro salad is very good here amongst many other dishes. It is also very affordable.

10) 1905 Salad from Columbia

Most Sarasota residents have heard of the famous 1905 Salad from the Columbia restaurant. Vacationers also make a point to eat at Columbia to get a taste of this great salad.

Sarasota, Florida is fortunate to have many great restaurants. There is certainly a restaurant to meet everyone's taste and budget. This was a pretty easy list to come up with as there are multitude of tasty meals to find in Sarasota.

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10 Amazing Facts About Avocados (Secrets)

The Avocado is a super fruit amongst the best for its high nutritional values.

Here, we present you with 10 amazing facts about Avocado. Keep reading.

1. Avocado is more than ten thousand years old :

Avocado has been on the eating list of people for more than 10,000 years. It is a native of America but was first spotted in Puebla in Mexico about 10,000 years ago. The gardens of America and Mexico consistently have avocado trees. One interesting fact about avocado is that it holds a spiritual significance for Aztec and Mayan societies. They believe that avocado gives them strength.

2. Avocados are very rich in fiber :

Avocado is fiber-rich. A medium-sized avocado has about 10 grams of fiber. It is loaded with soluble as well as insoluble fiber. Of total fiber, about 75% is insoluble (it accelerates the passage of food inside the body) and 25% is soluble fiber (it makes one feel full).

3. Avocados are superfood :

Avocados are power-packed. They are rich in essential nutrients. Avocados are a true superfood. A single 100 gram serving of avocado contains:
• Vitamin K - 26% of the RDA
• Vitamin C- 17% of the RDA.
• Vitamin E- 10% of the RDA
• Vitamin B5- 14% of the RDA
• Vitamin B6- 13% of the RDA
• Potassium- 14% of the RDA
• Folate- 20% of the RDA

Apart from them, avocados are also packed with little amounts of manganese, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin A, B1, B2 as well as B3.

4. Avocados are potassium-rich, even more than bananas :

We have always heard that bananas are the best and richest source of potassium, but avocados contain more potassium than bananas. 100 gram serving of banana contains 10% of the RDA, whereas avocados contain 14% of the RDA. Potassium helps in monitoring blood pressure. Thus, they are really very important for health.

5. Avocados help in lowering the levels of bad cholesterol :

Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats that are very healthy for the heart. Monounsaturated fats help in boosting the levels of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) and cutting down the levels of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol).

6. Avocados protect eyes :

Avocados contain powerful antioxidants that help in protecting the eyes. They contain nutrients like Zeaxanthin and Lutein. These two nutrients are great for the eyes. If studies are to be believed, the risk of macular degeneration as well as cataracts drops down drastically if one take a generous amount of these nutrients.

7. Avocados have anti-aging properties and other dermatological benefits :

We often spend big bucks on anti-aging creams, therapies, and treatments; instead, we should include avocados in our diet. Avocados have magical anti-aging properties. As they are rich in vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and other healthy nutrients, they arrest the aging process and keeps skin youthful. Avocados also help in combating many dermatological benefits. They help to cut down the skin damage. They induce DNA repair. They also help to reverse the damage caused to skin by the harmful UV rays. Thus, you need not spend a lot on expensive creams, lotions or treatments. Eat a lot of avocados and get smooth, shiny, flawless and youthful skin.

8. Avocados reduce the susceptibility of several kinds of cancers :

Among many benefits of avocados, one is that it cuts down the risk of many different kinds of cancers. According to recent studies, carotenoids that are rich in antioxidants have anti-cancerous actions. They help in preventing gastric, oral, prostate as well as breast cancer. When these carotenoids are paired with avocados that are rich in healthy fats, they prove magical to cut down cancer.

9. Avocados are beneficial in osteoarthritis :

Avocados help in soothing the pain as well as damage caused by arthritis. It is an effective treatment against osteoarthritis as it helps to resolve the symptoms. If you take avocados religiously, you may not need anti-inflammatory drugs.

10. Avocados help in treating psoriasis :

If you are tired of taking medications and lotions for psoriasis but haven't found relief, you must try avocado. Eating avocados help at large. For topical application, a cream that contains vit B12 just as avocado oil helps in treating psoriasis. The best thing about it is that this cream is sans any adverse effect. however, avocado is a very-pocket approach to treat psoriasis.


Now you know that avocados are loaded with benefits, you must include avocados in your diet and wait for the magic to happen.

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Moroccan couscous: tastes From an Authentic Tagine , Moroccan Lamb With Couscous! (Step by Step)

making couscous with Moroccan traditional way :

Throw out the instant couscous and learn how to make it the Moroccan traditional method with COOK Ahmed el Bouhati. Couscous is a staple dish in Northern Africa especially in morocco, and it takes a lot of love and patience to make it the right way. Spiced broth and dark butter spread draw together this fleecy couscous that can remain solitary or be a piece of a plate of mixed SALAD or dish.



The thing I love about couscous is that you can use just about anything that you have leftover in the fridge to create appetizing meals. The same goes for herbs and spices, you can change the flavor base very easily by substituting those items that you already have on hand.

Moroccan couscous: tastes From an Authentic Tagine, Moroccan Lamb With Couscous!

                                      

                                                 

I've been experimenting with my cooking tagine! I was so delighted with the results, I wanted to share with you the recipe I used.

I own one of the cooking tagines you can find online and decided to document the preparation process for you, as well.

Tagines require an initial "seasoning" before you cook with one for the first time. Seasoning is as follows:

First, submerge your new tagine in water for at least an hour.
After soaking, rub the interior of the base and lid generously with olive oil.
Place the tagine in a cold oven, and set the temperature to about 300 degrees F (150C). Leave the tagine in the oven for two hours, then remove and let cool.
When completely cool, wash in warm, and dry with a clean cloth.

Admittedly, I was timid about putting my tagine over a stove burner for browning onions and meat, although I was reassured the Tagine is perfectly safe over low to medium heat on a stove or gas burner. Still, I started my dish in a deep fry pan, then transferred my meat and onions to the tagine, and added the remaining ingredients.

following is the recipe I used. It filled the house with the most delicious cooking aromas! Exotic and distinct, and utterly mouth-watering.

Moroccan lamb with couscous:

Ingredients:

1 lb 10 oz boned shoulder lamb, trimmed of excess fat and skin (you could also use 3-4 small lamb shanks)
3-4 tsp cumin seeds
1-2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
1 tsp freshly ground cinnamon
2 tsp grated fresh ginger root
1 tsp turmeric
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp smoked paprika (hot or sweet, according to your taste)
Zest and juice of one lime
4.5 oz prunes
2 oz toasted pine nuts or flaked almonds
2 cans peeled tomatoes
A handful of chopped coriander and mint to serve

10-15 dates*
Punnet of figs*
Toasted pine nuts**

Preparation :

Heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).

Trim and prepare the lamb, then cut into large chunks (or get your butcher to do this for you). If you're using shanks, leave them whole. (I prefer lamb shanks, particularly for entertaining.)

Dry-fry cumin and coriander seeds in a non-stick pan until they begin to pop, then grind to a powder. You can use an electric coffee grinder for this, but I prefer a mortar and pestle.

In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and cook onions for a few minutes. Lift them out onto a plate, then brown the lamb pieces (or shanks) over high heat. Reduce heat and add the ground cumin and coriander. Add the cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric, stirring to combine the flavors. Return the onions to the pan and cook gently for 2-3 minutes.

At this point, I transfer everything to the warm tagine. Add the remaining ingredients, cover and cook for 2 hours in the oven.

*I add around 10-15 dates and a punnet of figs. I cut them in half and add half the quantity for adding flavor during the main, covered cooking, and the remaining half when opening the Tagine for the last 10 minutes of open cooking. **At this point, I also add toasted pine nuts for an extra dimension of texture and delicious crunch.

When done, you may eat immediately, or allow the dish to cool completely, and gently reheat to serve. The dish actually improves the next day.but it smells so good, it's very hard to wait!

When you serve, stir in the fresh, chopped coriander and mint and serve with or over couscous.

Couscous :

Ingredients:

10 oz couscous
18 oz good chicken or vegetable stock, boiling
A slurp of good olive oil
Large handful of mint and coriander, coarsely chopped
A handful of flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
Grated zest and juice; lemon or lime

Preparation :

Put the couscous in a bowl, and pour boiling stock and olive oil over, stirring gently. Cover and leave for about 10 minutes for the grains to soften. Season well and add the chopped herbs, zest, and juice. Definitely add salt and pepper and chopped spring onions to raise the flavor profile.

This dish serves 4-5 people. The leftovers are absolutely wonderful, too! I truly believe a tagine is a lovely Christmas or housewarming or wedding gift. And it's a wonderful way to cook, as well.

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Five Malibu California Seafood Restaurants !

Are you interested in finding out where the best seafood restaurants are in Malibu California?

To help make the process of finding the best seafood restaurants in Malibu California a little easier this article will include five of the best seafood restaurants that you should think about visiting on your next trip to this beautiful part of Southern California.

5.Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market And Patio Cafe

Malibu Seafood has been the most loved spot for locals to enjoy fresh seafood since 1972. What's awesome about Malibu Seafood is that it's right across from the Pacific Ocean so you can spend a day at the beach with your family and then head to Malibu Seafood and enjoy a delicious seafood meal on their patio café or buy seafood from their fresh fish market to take home and enjoy with your family.

The menu at Malibu Seafood has a wide variety of fresh seafood that you can order in or take home, fresh clam chowder, deep fried seafood, grilled seafood and the best seafood cocktail in Southern California.

4.Duke's Malibu Restaurant

If you're into surfing and are interested in finding a seafood restaurant with a little Hawaiian flair you should visit Duke's Malibu Restaurant in Malibu California.

Duke's is a restaurant and bar devoted to Duke Kahanamoku the father of surfing. When you visit Duke's you will enjoy the surfing history, awesome views of the Pacific Ocean, delicious fresh seafood, drinks with your friends and so much more. Best of all Duke's is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner so you will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy eating at Duke's during your next visit to Malibu.

The menu at Duke's offers a wide variety of Hawaiian items, fresh seafood, soups, salads and local favorites like cheeseburgers, grilled chicken and BBQ ribs.

3.Moonshadow's Malibu

This delicious seafood restaurant offers visitors beautiful views of the ocean and a finely crafted cuisine. Moonshadow's offers a touch of class all without breaking your bank account. They are open for brunch, lunch, dinner and are also a great place to stop for dessert after a late night out on the town.

The menu at moon shadows features a variety of items such as delicious fresh seafood, clam chowder, burgers, sandwiches, grilled chicken, and so much more.

2.Paradise Cove Malibu

Anyone who has been watching TV or movies for the last 20 years will know Paradise Cove when they visit it. This location has been used for hundreds of iconic TV shows like The Rockford Files and movies like Lethal Weapon 4.

The menu at Paradise Cove has many delicious seafood items like a fresh catch of the day, fish and chips, fresh chicken & prime steak and delicious tacos.

If you live in Southern California or are visiting Malibu on your next vacation you owe it to yourself to visit Paradise Cove so you can enjoy this wonderful part of California's history.

1.Reel Inn

Any serious seafood lover should visit the Real Inn and enjoy this iconic destination that surfers, beach comers, and seafood lovers have been enjoying for decades.

The Real Inn is a great spot that has a local feel and best of all it's close to all the famous Malibu Beaches and offers many items on their menu that are affordable for even a family of 3 on a budget to enjoy.

The menu at the Real Inn offers many delicious items like fresh fish, brunch items, fried entrees, chicken dishes, and pasta dishes.

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