HOT BRAZILIAN BEAN SOUP

World Cup fever is on. Brazil is one of my favorite team, I thought that today while watching Brazil Vs Chile, why not bring the taste of Brazil in my dinner table, today I cook hot Brazilian bean soup. This is a very delicious and healthy soup. Black bean is one of the most beneficial in the whole bean family. It is rich in protein, vitamin B, magnesium, maganese, iron and phosphorous, also it is high in folicin ( vitamin B9).If I am not wrong, Black bean is one of the staple diet of Brazil.
INGREDIENTS:

Olive oil      1 table spoon
Onion           2 chopped
Celery          1 chopped  
Garlic            1 teaspoon chopped    
Red bell pepper 1 chopped
Green bell pepper 1 chopped
Vegetable broth     3 cups
Black beans         1 can un drained
Ripe tomatoes      1 chopped
Ground cumin       2 1/2  teaspoon
Lemon juice         2 tablespoon
Red chilly powder  1/2  tea spoon  (optional)
Boiled and mashed potato  1 (optional)
Salt and pepper     to taste
Nonfat yoghurt       1/2  cup
Ginger           1/2  teaspoon finely chopped
Fresh cilantro        handful chopped

PROCEDURE:
Heat olive oil in a large non stick skillet over high heat. Add onion, bell peppers then stir for 2 minutes then add garlic and cumin. Stir for another 1 minutes. Then add the red chili powder and chopped tomatoes. Stir for 2 minutes. Add the black beans mix well then add the vegetable broth. Add all the ingredients except cilantro, lemon juice and nonfat yoghurt. Let it cook for 30 minutes or until the beans become tender.If you want your soup a bit thick then mix the mashed potato, then adjust seasoning. Ladle soup in bowls. Sprinkle lemon juice, chopped ginger, cilantro. Spoon dollop of yoghurt into each bowl. Your hearty hot delicious Brazilian black bean soup is ready to serve. I think you will love to have it while watching Kaka, Fabiano or Robinho's great shot, with the beats of Samba.

BE HAPPY AND STAY HEALTHY.
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CORN ON THE COB WITH LEMON -BASIL CHIPTOLE BUTTER

Sweet Corn bring sweet memories of my school and college days. At the end of summer and the beginning of rainy season street vendors use to sell them and we friends on our return from school use to meet in those joints. Where sellers use to grill them in charcoal filled earthen pot and then rub it with salt , red pepper and lemon juice. Those simple recipe has it own taste and flavor as those were shared with friendly fun and love.
Now we all are busy in our own lives don’t get the time to spend with each other but during this times heart always want to recollect those memories. So when I get hold of this sweet corn I can’t stop myself to cook them but of course in my way. Let me share my version of grilled corn.
Corn is America's number one field crop.Those who are from Iowa,, Illinois, Nebraska and Minnesota or Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Kentucky may have some childhood stories related to corn ,to share as they are some of the largest corn producing states.Share your memories with us and let all of us recollect some wonderful moments.

INGREDIENTS:

Sweet corn   4 ears, husk and silk removed
Butter     ½ stick, softened to room temparature
Lemon    1/2 juice and zest 
Fresh basil
finely chopped  1 tea spoon
Garlic          1 small clove pressed
Chipotle chile powder  1/4  tea spoon
Salt         to taste 

PPROCEDURE:
For lemon basil chipotle butter mix well all the ingredients with butter except the corn. Keep aside.Remove husk and silk from the corn. Lightly coat the corn with butter place the corn on a medium hot grill. Brush and turn the corn while it grills say 5 to 6 minutes or until tender and evenly cooked ( a little char is perfect –adds to flavor). Remove from grill sprinkle some salt and lemon juice if needed serve hot with extra lemon –basil chipotle butter on the side. I hope your guest will love to have it.This is the perfect time to enjoy this corn so have fun!
BE HAPPY AND STAY HEALTHY.

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DESIGNATED APPLETINI

I love this very sophisticated apple drink Designated Appletini perfect to celebrate any auspicious occasion. Yes a day is coming to tell a very special person in our life in a very special way that we “love you Dad.” You guessed it right once again Father’s day is knocking our door. Buy Dad a gift don’t wait for the last minute and cook some delicious food and serve them with love, fill the glass with Appletini and raise the toast , make this Father’s Day a day he will love to remember. Now don’t waste a single moment to note how to prepare this simple yet elegant appletini.

INGREDIENTS:

Freshly pressed apple juice 
(green or gold apples)  2 oz
Simple syrup   1/2 oz
Lemon juice   1/4 oz
Granulated sugar for rimming
Apple slices for garnish
For simple syrup
Sugar   2 parts
Water   1 parts

PROCEDURE:
First let me tell you how to make simple syrup. The name only tells that is the most simple things that one can do.Bring the water to a boil. Dissolve the sugar into the boiling water, stirring constantly. Once the sugar is dissolved completely, remove the pan from the heat.(Do not allow the syrup to boil for too long or the syrup will be too thick.)Allow to cool completely and thicken, then bottle.
Now for the real appletini , add apple juice, simple syrup and lemon juice to a ice filled cocktail shaker. Give some good shake. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with granulated sugar. Garnish with an apple slice. Your Appletini is ready to serve.

Now its time to declare the winner of the Giveaway!
First, a hearty thank you to everyone who entered to win these awesome Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker from CSN stores. I wish I could give prizes to all of you, but alas, there can only be one winner today.
The WINNER IS-susitravl ( you will soon be informed by email)
Congratulation!!

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HAPPY GIVEAWAY TIME

It's time to to turn on your speaker and hooked up your Speaker stands so that I am clear and loud when I want you to know that it is time for Giveaway on Tips For Delicious And Healthy Cooking for the first time.Friend CSN Stores is hosting awonderful giveaway for you all and the occasion is also great it’s my Happy Birthday tomorrow 5th of June. While I enjoy my Birthday you participate in the give away to increse your chance to win.

TO ME!




Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker in Brushed Stainless - WMR-CA
Bake delicious waffles fast with this gleaming stainless steel Cuisinart Classic Waffle Maker. Make some delicious , yummy, waffle from the comfort of your home.

Some features :
• Bakes one large traditional-style waffle
• Five-setting browning control
• Regulating thermostat
• Red and green "ready to bake/ready to eat" indicator lights
• Nonstick baking plates
Brushed stainless steel housing
Specifications:
• Instruction/Recipe book
• Limited 3-year warranty
• Overall Dimensions: 3"H x 8"W x 9.5"D

This gift can be yours . What do you need to do to win these amazing waffle maker?
Leave a comment telling me your favorite kitchen appliance or gadget. I’d love to know!
For an extra entry…..
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The giveaway will be open for TEN DAYS, so I’ll let you know the winner on June 15th. Once the winner is randomly picked using random number generator I’ll send over your shipping address to CSN Stores and they’ll ship your waffle maker straight to you. Couldn’t be simpler! HAPPY WINNINGS!

*The waffle maker can be shipped within United States and Canada but my international readers and friends can still participate to send this  gift  to their dear one, residing in US or Canada.

For those who are not sure how to make delicious waffles a cool video for you with a super easy waffle recipe.
Chocolate Chip Waffles Recipe.



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