http://www.cookingmela.com Pakistani and Indian Cooking Recipes, Pakistani Recipes, Indian Recipes, Chines Recipe, Thai Recipes, Soup Recipes, Beryani Recipe, BBQ Recipe, Cooking Videos Tue, 01 May 2012 11:59:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.cookingmela.com/smoked-trout-sandwich-and-purslane-salad/ http://www.cookingmela.com/smoked-trout-sandwich-and-purslane-salad/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:13:33 +0000 redrose64 http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=18399   Ingredients Serves 2 (along with trout sandwiches) • 1 large bunch of purslane or 2 smaller bunches • Zest of ½ alime • Juice of 1 lemon • 1 shallot (you can use a thumb-sized piece of red onion if you can’t get shallots) • 2 tsp nonpareille capers (they’re smaller than regular capers) [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/smoked-trout-sandwich-and-purslane-salad/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/italian-style-pasta-salad/ http://www.cookingmela.com/italian-style-pasta-salad/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:37:37 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=16643 Ingredients 8 ounces rotini pasta 2 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 1/2 cup diced Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup pitted black olives (optional) 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing Directions Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and rinse with cold water until completely cool. In large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, cheese, and olives. Toss well with [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/italian-style-pasta-salad/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/cheesy-garlic-bread/ http://www.cookingmela.com/cheesy-garlic-bread/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:35:14 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/?p=15443 Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise 4 tablespoons softened butter 1 teaspoon garlic salt fresh chopped parsley 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation: Butter cut sides of bread. Sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley. Broil until lightly browned; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and put back under broiler until cheese is melted.]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/cheesy-garlic-bread/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/easy-turkey-pot-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/easy-turkey-pot-pie/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:47:20 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/easy-turkey-pot-pie/ Easy Turkey Pot Pie 2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken and mushroom soup 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed chicken broth 4 cups cut-up cooked turkey 1 bag (1 lb) Green Giant® frozen mixed vegetables 2 cups Bisquick Heart SmartT mix 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/easy-turkey-pot-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/southwest-tamale-tart/ http://www.cookingmela.com/southwest-tamale-tart/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:47:30 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/southwest-tamale-tart/ Southwest Tamale Tart 1 cup Bisquick Heart SmartT mix 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles, drained 1/3 cup condensed beef broth 1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 small tomatoes, seeded, [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/southwest-tamale-tart/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/summer-fiesta-salad/ http://www.cookingmela.com/summer-fiesta-salad/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:47:22 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/summer-fiesta-salad/ Summer fiesta salad 1/2 lb cooked chicken breast cut into 1/4″ strips 1 small onion, chopped 4 hard boiled egg whites 6 cups favorite lettuce, torn into bite size pieces 1 small carrot, diced 1 tomato cut into bite size pieces honey dijon salad dressing Toss ingredients in salad dressing.]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/summer-fiesta-salad/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/corny-curried-crab-cakes/ http://www.cookingmela.com/corny-curried-crab-cakes/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:47:31 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/corny-curried-crab-cakes/ Corny Curried Crab Cakes 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears) 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 tsp. curry powder 1 garlic clove, minced 1 lb. lump crab meat, shells removed 1/3 cup low fat mayonnaise OR Miracle Whip salad dressing 3 TB minced fresh cilantro 2 TB [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/corny-curried-crab-cakes/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/jalapeno-blue-cheese-burgers/ http://www.cookingmela.com/jalapeno-blue-cheese-burgers/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:47:52 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/jalapeno-blue-cheese-burgers/ Jalapeno-Blue Cheese Burgers Blue cheese, jalapeño and Swiss cheese round out these huge grilled burgers. Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 pounds ground beef 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 8 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/jalapeno-blue-cheese-burgers/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/sake-salmon-fillets/ http://www.cookingmela.com/sake-salmon-fillets/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:47:52 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/sake-salmon-fillets/ Sake Salmon Fillets 4 skinless salmon fillets, 3-5 ounces each 2 Tbs kosher or sea salt 1/2 cup sake or white wine Vegetable oil for grill Place salmon on plate. Sprinkle both sides with salt. Cover; re-frigerate 1-2 hours. Rinse salmon under cold water; pat dry. Transfer salmon to bowl. Cover with sake, turning salmon [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/sake-salmon-fillets/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/mushroom-crusted-ham-and-cheese-pie/ http://www.cookingmela.com/mushroom-crusted-ham-and-cheese-pie/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:47:49 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/mushroom-crusted-ham-and-cheese-pie/ Mushroom Crusted Ham and Cheese Pie This pie’s crust is actually herbed mushrooms! It’s also filled with a great-tasting ham and cheese custard. Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 45 Minutes Yields: 8 servings INGREDIENTS 10 ounces fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/mushroom-crusted-ham-and-cheese-pie/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/torta-pasqualina-appetizer/ http://www.cookingmela.com/torta-pasqualina-appetizer/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:17:31 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/torta-pasqualina-appetizer/ Torta Pasqualina is a typical Italian Easter recipe that comes from Liguria. It is a traditional tart made with a thin pastry stuffed with vegetables, ricotta cheese, Parmesan and eggs and it is traditionally prepared the Easter day as an appetizer. In this recipe I use the chard that is the vegetable traditionally used for [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/torta-pasqualina-appetizer/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/barbecued-turkey-on-focaccia/ http://www.cookingmela.com/barbecued-turkey-on-focaccia/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:58:54 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/barbecued-turkey-on-focaccia/ Barbecued Turkey on Focaccia 4 pieces focaccia or thick-sliced, country-style rosemary bread 1/2 ripe avocado, mashed 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish 8 slices barbecued turkey breast 4 slices canned pineapple, drained 4 teaspoons honey mustard 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese Lightly toast bread. In small bowl combine avocado, lemon juice and [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/barbecued-turkey-on-focaccia/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/four-cheese-macaroni/ http://www.cookingmela.com/four-cheese-macaroni/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:48:34 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/four-cheese-macaroni/ Four Cheese Macaroni 1/3 cup Flour 2 2/3 cups milk 3 ounces swiss cheese — shredded 1/2 cup parmesan cheese — grated 1/2 cup cheddar cheese — shredded 3 ounces American Cheese — Cubed 6 cups cooked macaroni 1/4 teaspoon salt vegetable cooking spray 1/3 cup Bread Crumbs 1 tablespoon Butter — softened Directions: Preheat [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/four-cheese-macaroni/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/penang-hokkien-mee-recipe/ http://www.cookingmela.com/penang-hokkien-mee-recipe/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:45:00 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/penang-hokkien-mee-recipe/ Ingredients for Stock 1 kilogram of shrimps heads and shells (rinse well and drained), 500 grams of lean pork, 2 tbsp rock sugar, 2 liters water, 500 grams yellow noodle (scalded), 1 packet of rice noodle (scalded) Toppings 300 grams shrimps (shelled and deveined), water spinach (scalded), some bean sprouts (scalded), 4 hard boiled eggs [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/penang-hokkien-mee-recipe/feed/ 0 http://www.cookingmela.com/penang-assam-laksa-recipe-assam-laksa-recipe/ http://www.cookingmela.com/penang-assam-laksa-recipe-assam-laksa-recipe/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:43:01 +0000 Don http://www.cookingmela.com/penang-assam-laksa-recipe-assam-laksa-recipe/ Ingredients: 500 grams  Sardine or Mackerel fish, 2 liters of water, 4 pieces of dried tamarind peel (soaked), some Vietnamese mint leaves, 300 grams cooked laksa noodles Spicy Paste (process into fine paste with a blender) 6 fresh chilies (seeded), 10 dried red chilies (seeded), 8 small onions, 1 stalk lemon grass (use only about [...]]]> http://www.cookingmela.com/penang-assam-laksa-recipe-assam-laksa-recipe/feed/ 0