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Tomato and Herbs Salmon

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We are trying t o increase the intake of fish in our meals . So, I have been experimenting with a few different styles and ingredients for variation of fish dishes at home . Here's a recipe that I find p e rfect especially for work day s where I still have to get back home and work on my school assignments / do research. I t is so simple ...  Brush olive oil on a baking pa n and lay salmon pieces in. Sprinkle diced tomatoes, fresh oregano a nd thyme, g arlic powder, Chinese five spice powder, honey, ground black pepper, crushed red chili peppers, and sea salt.  Omit the crushed red chili peppers if you prefer a non-spicy version. Also, you may use dried oregano and thyme if you do not have fresh spr igs at home. Bake at 420 ° F for 20 mi nutes.  Happy trying , and remember to have fun in the kitchen !   Ingredients: 1 table spoon of olive oil 6 pieces of salmon 1 tomato - diced 4 sprigs of oregano  6 sprigs of thyme 2/3 teas...

Asian Fusion: Spicy Potato Dip (Aloo Masala)

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A deli cious spicy dip that we make at home for Indian flat breads and sometimes even served as a side with Quinoa.       Heat olive oil in a pan, and add sliced red on ions, cloves, star anise , and caraway seeds.  St ir fry until fragrant on high heat.  Add in d iced large Russet potatoes and stir fry for a few mi nutes. Next, add chil i p owder, garam masala, curry powder and water. Mix all ingredients well together , cover the pan , and le ave the ingredients to cook on medium heat.  *Y ou do not need to head to a special ty store to obtain these ingredients. Before I fo und a n In dian specialty store nea rby, I used spices and cur ry powder that I bought from a local gorcery mart . They taste just as good ! The only difference will be the pricing. If you are going to make dishes that require these spicing often, then you'll find that purchasing them from a speciality store more cost effi cient . After 20 minutes, add coconut c re...

Baked Stuffed Mushrooms

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A delicious appetizer that's really simple to make , and will be a hit with both, adults and kids.  First , c lean mushro oms and remove their stems. Line baking pan with foil and brush it with olive oil. Next, s tuff the mushrooms with pre-cooked cubed chicken p ieces. Cut up Provolone into smaller pieces and p lace a layer over each mushroom .  To season, sprinkle   ground sea salt , black pepper , and dried I t alian herbs. B ake at 40 0 ° F for 15 minutes . Happy trying , and remember to have fun in the kitchen !   Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of o live oil 12 baby B ellas (stems removed) 1/4 cup of pre-cooked chicken pieces    4 slices of P rovolo ne cheese 1 teaspoon of dried I talian herb s   Ground sea s alt and black pepper to taste