A friend of ours, David Kaye, invited us to his finca a few months ago and he cooked us a wonderful paella. We asked David for the recipe. Because he made it look so easy, when he was preparing and cooking it. I thought that I would have a go. Obviously, years of practice. The content, presentation and flavour did not disappoint us, it was marvellous! So, we had some friends around last Sunday and tried to emulate Davids paella recipe.
The picture on the front of the box shows four chicken breasts, and if I made this meal using the recommended 4-6 pieces of chicken, there is no way this would feed seven people (not the people I know!). I used braised chicken, removing all skin and visible fat, and placed five thighs on top of the noodles.
And for those times when you aren't serving a full meal, don't forget the natural pairings of wine and cheese. There's a reason these two are so often combined. Wine and cheese complement each other exquisitely. Mild to sharp cheeses work well with red wines, as do soft cheeses such as Camembert or Brie. Dry whites are excellent with goat cheese. Sweet wines call for a more intense cheese.
Many crockpot recipes call for some sort of meat. Some of the best pot roasts and chicken dishes I've had have come from a crockpot! Remember when slow cooking meat to trim off excess fat. Due to the prolonged cooking in a coq au vin slow cooker australia slow cooker, that excess fat can really get cooked in giving your dish an odd taste.
With all the high coq au vin slow cooker blood pressure heart disease and obesity in this country there is a serious scare over the cholesterol and fat in eggs. While some people may really need to watch their egg intake, an aspiring bodybuilder in decent shape needs to eat up! Are you really worried about the cholesterol? Think about this - studies have shown that eating DIETARY cholesterol is not what makes the bad cholesterol in your BLOOD rise! Your genetics and lifestyle determine that. Remember, you're training your heart out four or five times a week, and you need these extra calories.
Store-bought jarred pasta sauce - I make my own when I can; when I can't, there's always a jar of traditional Ragu or Prego or something in my pantry. I always buy the plain stuff and add my own "extras" when a quick meal is in order.
It's worth the price and the fun you will have. If it is a special occasion let them know when you make the reservations. They can add flowers, balloons or even a card. Check out the menu coq au vin chicken legs have a evening that will make you want to go back again and again.
The picture on the front of the box shows four chicken breasts, and if I made this meal using the recommended 4-6 pieces of chicken, there is no way this would feed seven people (not the people I know!). I used braised chicken, removing all skin and visible fat, and placed five thighs on top of the noodles.
And for those times when you aren't serving a full meal, don't forget the natural pairings of wine and cheese. There's a reason these two are so often combined. Wine and cheese complement each other exquisitely. Mild to sharp cheeses work well with red wines, as do soft cheeses such as Camembert or Brie. Dry whites are excellent with goat cheese. Sweet wines call for a more intense cheese.
Many crockpot recipes call for some sort of meat. Some of the best pot roasts and chicken dishes I've had have come from a crockpot! Remember when slow cooking meat to trim off excess fat. Due to the prolonged cooking in a coq au vin slow cooker australia slow cooker, that excess fat can really get cooked in giving your dish an odd taste.
With all the high coq au vin slow cooker blood pressure heart disease and obesity in this country there is a serious scare over the cholesterol and fat in eggs. While some people may really need to watch their egg intake, an aspiring bodybuilder in decent shape needs to eat up! Are you really worried about the cholesterol? Think about this - studies have shown that eating DIETARY cholesterol is not what makes the bad cholesterol in your BLOOD rise! Your genetics and lifestyle determine that. Remember, you're training your heart out four or five times a week, and you need these extra calories.
Store-bought jarred pasta sauce - I make my own when I can; when I can't, there's always a jar of traditional Ragu or Prego or something in my pantry. I always buy the plain stuff and add my own "extras" when a quick meal is in order.
It's worth the price and the fun you will have. If it is a special occasion let them know when you make the reservations. They can add flowers, balloons or even a card. Check out the menu coq au vin chicken legs have a evening that will make you want to go back again and again.