Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake

Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake

Now what can go better together then  apples and cinnamon, a great  combination.  I had some friends from my local Pub ask  me to bring them some cake  after  watching one of my videos, so off  to the kitchen I went.  Hi ho hi ho  off to work we go.

I  really like cake but I do not like all the work of  making it the regular  complicated  way, that’s way  I use a loaf  pan.  Just  mix   and bake,  if you want something on top then just added it to the top and there you go……..Done  fast and easy with no fuss.

Try it and please let me know how it turned out…..:) 

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Recipe....

1 1/2 Cups - all purpose flour
1/3 Cup - Brown sugar
2/3 Cup - White sugar
1/2 Cup - Butter
1 Lg. -  Apple
2 - Eggs
1 Tsp. - Cinnamon
1 3/4 Tsp. - Baking powder
1/2 Cup - Milk, more as necessary

Options
1/3  Cup - Almonds
1/3  Cup - Walnuts

Please see video below for more information. 

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Apple and cinnamon really goes good together and it gives off an awesome aroma  while you are baking it. Now at this point you can add some walnuts or almonds, whatever you want, make it your way.

At this point add only half of the mixture and half of the  apple and cinnamon. Do not press it down but allow it just to stay on the top.

Add the other half to the loaf pan and the half of the apple mix. We do not want to press or blend it in for we want it to bake on top for an awesome topping that all your friends will cry for.

Grab a toothpick and stab it around the middle of the loaf  and see if it is dry and if it is done. Just remember that the apples are still moist and it could give you some off readings. Now if it's been in the oven for the at least 50 mins., then it's probably done. 

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Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake

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Chicken To Die For - Budget Recipe

Chicken To Die For  -  Budget Recipe

This recipe “Chicken To Die For”   is one of my favorites because it is made so  fast and it’s really easy,  no one can make a mistake here.  Not only does it have an awesome taste but if you use a skinless breast  then it is becomes a  low-fat dish that’s perfect  to keep your waistline under control.

Now what could you ask for in a dish like this, so simple and tastes out of this world.

Please  tell me how yours turned out or did you change something. 

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 Recipe...

2 - Chicken skinless breasts.

1/2 Cup - Plain yogourt
2 Tbsp. - Parmesan dry cheese
1 to 2 Tbsp. - Seasoning salt or Chicken seasoning

Homemade seasoning salt
1/2 Tsp. - Cornstarch
1/2 Tsp. - Turmeric
1/2 Tsp. - Paprika
1/2 Tsp. - Garlic salt
1/4 Tsp. - Pepper
1 Tsp. - Sugar

For more information please see video below;

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Here I' am using skinless chicken breasts to keep it low fat. If you want you can leave the skin on, but you should  fry the skin part down and then add the mixture to the top and  then to the oven. Really you could use any part of the chicken, experiment and see for I have done this and it turned out great.

By using Seasoning Salt or Chicken Seasoning you really cut the downtime  time in half and sometimes it does help you in the Kitchen when you are a bit tired. For me I like about everything homemade, so please check the recipe above for the homemade version. 

Don't worry about not coating the bottom with the mixture for it will turnout better this way by having the sauce on top and the breast searing  on the bottom. This will give an even cooking all around the chicken with different textures. 

How can something be so fast and easy like this recipe and taste so good. 











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Chicken To Die For  -  Budget Recipe

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Sloppy Joe's - Awesome

Sloppy Joe's  -  Awesome

Sloppy Joe’s  an awesome  North American  treat,  always good and everyone will always ask for more. So make sure that when you add it to the bun  that you pour it on thick for if it does not fall as you eat it then it’s not a sloppy Joe’s.  The Kid’s just love this because it’s messy and an adventure in eating,  never  seen one that did not like it.

I love this recipe because it is so easy and fast to make and it can be made ahead of time and  frozen  for a later date.  Also  try to add this to some pasta dish and just see how you would like it, better than any sauce that you have tried, just mmm,  mm  awesome…

Please let me know how yours turned out or what did you add to it. 

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Recipe...

1 Lbs. - Med ground beef

1/4 Cup - Onions
1/4 Cup - Diced green pepper
1/4 to  1/2 Cup - Ketchup
2 to 3 Tsp. -  Brown sugar
1 Tbsp. - Soya sauce
1 Tsp. - Mustard
1/4 Cup - Water

Salt and pepper to taste

Options;
1/3 to 1/2 Cup - Tomato sauce
Diced carrots

For more information please see video - "Click To See Video"
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I like to use a medium  ground beef because the flavour comes out in a little bit of fat. Now you can use a lean ground and it will be just as good, but I would add more of the soya sauce. 

Here I added  some green sweet pepper because some Children are more fussy when you try to add some veggies to there hamburger.  What can also be added here would be some diced carrots and it will be even better, try it by adding other things to your liking.

A good idea is so make a big pot of the sloppy Joe's and  separate it into bags according to your Household portions and freeze it for a later date.  It really freezes well.  Also try it on a pasta dish and see how you Family would like that.  One easy and fast dish with so many ways to serve it.

Remember if it does not spill over and make a mess as you bite it, then it's not a Sloppy Joe's. So go ahead and make a mess...

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Meatball Sandwich - Awesome

Meatball Sandwich - Awesome

I just love this recipe because it is so easy to make and the taste is really awesome, and not to mention that because it’s baked it’s better for you without all that frying.  Make sure that you make some extra  for it will go fast.

Now I like my meatballs a little larger  and it does look very big on the beget,  but  believe me it all fits and I just enjoy  biting into it and getting the full flavor of the  savoury meat. 

Let me know how yours turned out. 

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Recipe.....

1 lbs. -  Med ground beef

1/2 Cup - Bread crumbs
3 Gloves - Minced garlic
1 Cup -  Tomato sauce -  Tomato Sauce - Homemade
1/2 Tsp. - Rosemary
1 Tbsp. -  Parsley
1 Tbsp. - Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste.


Using regular tomato sauce;

Add
1/2 Tsp. - Basil
1/2 Tsp. - Oregano
1/2 Tsp. - Thyme

See Video for further instructions - " For Video - Click Here "


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Now here you can add really whatever you like but please keep in mind that if you are making this for the Children then watch how spicy you make it. Also one thing I did not show on the video is that most of the time I make this ahead of time and let them stay over night in the fridge.

The size of the meatballs really depend on you. I for one like them to be a little larger for I like the meatball  overwhelmed the bread  so I can get the maximum full taste of the savoury meat.  

Let the meatballs savoury slowly in the tomato sauce to get the full flavour of the tomato sauce to infuse into it. Give a turn every now and then, also if it becomes a little thick then add a bit of water, but just a bit at a time. Also if  you want you can make some extra for it freezes very well and you will be sure not to run out.

Add any type of cheese you want, after all it's your sandwich. Don't forget to  slid it under the grill for about 30 seconds or so, just to get the cheese "right on". I usually add the tomato sauce last after the grilling because I do not want to dry it out. Anyway you make it, make it yours.

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Roti Roti - Awesome

Roti Roti - Awesome

Now what could be better than a nice piece of  roti bread to go with your Indian dish’s or really any other one.  I like this  bread so much that sometimes I have it with just  jam or try adding some cheese to the top and put it under a grill  for about 30 seconds.

I ‘am sure that you will find this recipe so easy that you will be making it again and again.  Try it you will love the simplicity and  the simple taste that goes with everything.

Let me know how it turned out.  

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Recipe....

1 Cup - All purpose flour
1/2 Cup - Water, as needed
1 Tsp. - Cooking oil
1/3 to 1/2 Tbsp. - Salt

Makes two servings of Roti.


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Roti has to be one of the simplest bread recipes I know, just a few things from your Kitchen and your off.  Make extra for you will need it for it disappears fast.

In India and other places they use there hands to mix the  dough. Now I really believe that does a better job of mixing and I have to confess that I do use the method, but because of touching  my camera and   taking some scenes over again it  would cause problems with sticky dough on my hands. 

Don't  sweet, for you do not have to over work the dough, if fact too much kneading will give it a tougher texture. Just get  it to a point that it will not stick to your fingers nor your roller. 

First roll it into a ball and  press it with your fingers into a round flat disk. By using a roller or even a bottle will work-out just fine, also do not worry of it does not turn out perfectly round, it's all good.

Get a heavy fry pan and make sure the heat is up high, but keep an eye on it for it can burn really fast. In Indian they have a special  flat pan (called Tawa) the makes the perfect roti every time, but when you do not have then we use the next best thing.

I like to roll it around a open flame on a gas stove, but if yours is electric then it work also work. Now you will have to keep the heat setting down lower and move it around more because of the hot rings. Either way it will turn out great and everyone will love them.

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Baked Tilapia - Budget Recipe

Baked  Tilapia -  Budget  Recipe

I hope you enjoy this baked tilapia  recipe.  Try it with other types of fish and it will be just as awesome. This fish  recipe is low in calories and just perfect  with a low side.  The side I made here in the picture is cuscus ,  I added just a  pinch of low salt  veggie stock to the water just to give it a nice flavor.

I know your Family and Friends will just love it.

Please let me know how your dish turned out and what side did you use. 

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Recipe....

1 to 1/2 Lbs. - Frozen tilapia  Frozen or fresh. 

3/4 Cups - Bread crumbs 

2 Tbsp. - Cooking oil

1 Tsp. - Oregano

1 Tsp. - Basil

Salt and pepper to taste. 

Options;

- Any other type of fish  

- Any other herbs

- Lemon juice topping 

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Frozen fish is the most economical budget minded fish that you can buy, because it can be stored for a long time and fresh fish has to be sold right away that's why it is at a low cost. Not that does not mean that you can not make this recipe with any other type of fish, go ahead be brave and just see what you can do to please your Family or friends.  

I like adding the seasoning to the fish in this way for it makes a lot less mess and you can easily wash the bag or toss it. Go ahead and shake and shake it will make you around if you add some music.. After all any exorcise is good.

Here at this stage I added a bit off cooking oil, but you can spray it with those oil spray cans or  just  rub butter to the dish, this is necessary to prevent the fish from sticking. 

If you want you can squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice before that baking process or/and when it is baked.

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Baked  Tilapia -  Budget  Recipe

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Instant Noodle Soup -- Budget Recipe

Instant Noodle Soup --  Budget Recipe  

As I was going shopping for many years I was noticing  how many people were buying these  small soup cups and  noodles in a package.  I just had to buy one and try it for myself, for after all I found out that it was a  billion dollar seller around the world, so it had to be good, right?

Wrong, what I got was some pasta with a small package with a small amount of a powdery substance.  I followed the instructions on the package and had it all souped up and  I have to say that it was “awful” and the salt content  was around  800ml.  in sodium.  How could anyone like that !!  Was it because of the low price, conveyance of a very fast food  or the taste, after all  I must be wrong because they sell millions per  day worldwide.  So !!

So  I just cannot give up on this recipe for it’s just too popular.  I had a challenge so it was off  to the kitchen  and experiment,  experiment    until I got it right. My result was a fast “Instant Noodle Soup” that  is low in sodium,  done in 3 mins, really cheaper than their products  and really tastes good.

I really hope that you try this and please let me know how it turned out. 

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Recipe....

1 to 1/2 Cups -  Egg noodles
1/2 Tsp. - Low or no salt veggie stock


Options
Bean noodles.
Reg. Pasta noodles

1/2 Cube - Meat stock
1/2 Cube - Chicken stock



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Make sure that you follow the products instruction on the cooking timings because depending on what type of pasta use can make a big different. 

I like my soup with just a little water so I drain the water to about 1/4 of an inch below the pasta line. Now if you like it more as a soup, then leave it with water to about  1/4 to 1/2 inch above the pasta line. Either way it will turn out good. 

Try it with other types of  stock from anywhere from chicken, meat, mushrooms and other types from around the world. It will be like a  "different experience"  every time. 

There is sooooo many types of  pasta around that you could be having a different one for every day of the month.








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Green Onion Bread -- Chinese Style

Green Onion Bread --  Chinese Style

Green Onion Bread   Chinese  style, now what could be better than this simple fast  bead recipe.  I know it does not look like the bread that you are use to, but it is awesome, has flavor  and goes with about anything you can make up.

Try it on its own or as an  appetizer,  just cut them up into squares and add really any topping and there you go  “bang”  the cheers from your  Party.  The best  part is if you need more you can make it  real fast. Make some extra for the freeze really well,   just let them thaw for a few minute and toss them into the toaster  and  there you go.

Please let me know how yours turned out…

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Recipe....

1 Cup - All purpose flour.
3 to 5 Stems - Green onions
1/2 Tsp. - Caster sugar
1/2 Tsp. - Sesame seed oil
1 Tbsp. - Cooking oil
1/2 Tsp. - Salt
1/2 Cup - Water as needed.

Options;
1/2 Tbsp. -  Olive oil
3 Gloves - Minced garlic.



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Remember to add a little water at a time for you want  the dough not to  stick to the sides of the bowl and  turn into a ball.  If you add too much  water then just  add some  more flour.

After you added the oil mixture to the  dough  then add as much as the green onions as you like. Go on try it also by a dding some minced garlic and really bring up the flavour.

Now at this point you should let the bread rest for about 15 to 20 minutes for the dough to rise just a bit, but it will not rise much because there is no yeast.  Also when you get them at this point you can freeze them and use them at a later date.

Keep an eye on the temperature it should be on med. high and there will be a little smoke. Before the first flip you should see a slight light browning half way up the side of the bread. Do not worry about flipping it over a few times for it will not hurt it, but do not press down on it.

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Green Onion Bread --  Chinese Style

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