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Chapati Roti
The staple food and eating habit of Pakistan are closely related to the religion of Islam. They have a variety of food stuffs such as rice, beef, chicken, fish, and vegetables, while pork is forbidden. The cooking style of Pakistan is very much influenced by the Mughal Empire, which established its rule around the time [...]
Rice
Storing Rice - Milled Rice (white, parboiled (‘converted’) or precooked): Once opened, the rice should be stored in a tightly closed container to keep out moisture, dust, etc. With proper storage this type of rice will keep almost indefinitely. Whole Grain Rice (brown, red or black): Because of the oil in the bran layer of whole grain [...]
THE NEW COLORS OF CARROTS
Researchers with the Agricultural Research Service* may have found the best way to entice consumers to eat their veggies: Surprise them. They’re breeding carrots that come in a palette of totally unexpected colors including yellow, dark orange, bright red–even purple. With their flashy colors, these conventionally-bred carrots could dress up any dull meal. But what’s [...]
Fruits & Vegetables Eat 5 A Day for Better Health
Chef James and the Food Reference Website strongly endorse the 5 A Day program, not only for better health, but for it emphasis on fresh, palate pleasing food! Fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious, especially fresh fruit, fresh fruit juice, fresh vegetables, fresh vegetable soups, fresh salads, etc. They taste good, they are good for [...]
Anar Danay Ki Chutney
اناردانہ آدھا کپ (Pomegranate seeds ½ cup) پودینے کے پتے ایک گٹھی (Mints leaves 1 bunch) ہرا دھنیا ایک گٹھی (Coriander leaves 1 bunch) ہری مرچ پانچ سے چھ عدد (Green chillies 5 to 6) لیموں کا رس آدھا کپ (Lemon juice ½ cup) براؤن شوگر دو کھانے کے چمچ (Brown sugar 2 tbsp) زیتون [...]
Turkish Style Eggs
INGREDIENTS 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt 1 pinch salt 1 quart water 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 6 eggs 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon paprika DIRECTIONS 1 . In a small bowl, combine the garlic, yogurt and pinch of salt; mix well. 2 . In a large saucepan [...]
Eating Breakfast Every Day Boosts Energy
by Pat Melgares Health studies continue to reinforce the importance of eating breakfast every day, said Sandy Procter, a registered dietitian with Kansas State University. People who eat breakfast are not only more productive and have more energy, but they also tend to eat less during the rest of the day, she said. “People sometimes [...]
Lemon
Lemon trees are cultivated throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, particularly in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and California Lemons were first brought from the Middle East to Spain and northern Africa during the Middle Ages. Lemon trees grow to be about 10 to 20 ft tall and are sparsely covered with foliage. High [...]
Diabetes Must be Watched ‘Every Day,’ Says Nutritionist
by Lucas Shivers Ah, the holidays – complete with the aroma of turkey, stuffing, gravy, rolls and pies – it’s enough to make one throw caution to the wind and overindulge. But for people with diabetes, particularly, that’s a risky proposition. A common and serious health condition, diabetes must be watched each day of the [...]
Radish
Radishes were first cultivated thousands of years ago in China, then in Egypt and Greece. Radishes are root vegetables that resemble beets or turnips in appearance and texture, but have a distinct flavor. It is the root of a plant classified in the mustard family. Radish is a cool-season, fast-maturing, easy-to-grow vegetable. Radishes contain Vitamin [...]
