Food Friday

This week's Featured Food Friday player is...

Ms. Dominique, with her blog post: Dim Sum on a Friday, on her blog: Dominique's Desk

My family and I love eating dim sum whenever we get the chance! I just love the different varieties that are available! I think I should try making them...though it is a bit daunting for me. lol Let's see. In the meantime, do click on the picture above and see the other goodies that Ms. Dominique and her family had that day!

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The previous days (and nights) have been colder than usual (and we're loving it!), so I knew I just had to make this: Cheesy Macaroni Soup (with Squash Blossoms).

Ingredients:

• macaroni (around three handfuls)
• squash blossoms (around 7 blossoms, sliced thinly, with the stalks removed)
• cheese (i used what was available: pizza plus pack {mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan} and additional cheddar (block) and some more parmesan)
• salt, pepper, ground nutmeg (just a dash)
• diced bell pepper
• milk (one cup evaporated milk) - you can use cream if that's what you have
• tofu (prepared with tofu, salt and pepper, then fried), and spring onion - both optional

Procedure:

• Place water on pot, then once it's boiling dump in the macaroni. After about 5-8 minutes add in the sliced squash blossoms and diced bell pepper. Stir.
• Wait for around three minutes then add the milk, and cheese (as much as you want! lol). Let simmer for 4 minutes, then add salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg.
• Keep stirring every now and then, until you're satisfied with the taste and consistency.
• Once satisfied, remove from heat.
• Best served hot, with the sliced fried tofu, spring onion, and additional parmesan cheese on top.

I actually made this late one night, at home, while the family and I were watching a movie: Brave (2012 film picture by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures...or so that's what I read.). The hot soup and the awesome animation was a perfect combination! :P

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Food Friday

This week's Featured in Food Friday player is...

Ms. Ann, who owns the blog Ann Ordinario: Wife, Mom, PT (Celebrating Life), with her blog post: Dinner at Tony Roma's Ribs Seafood Steak

Ribs, seafood, and steaks...now who wouldn't be enticed by those three yummy words! Plus of course those tempting shots...if you want to learn more, then do visit Ms. Ann's blog. I love her header (though of course it has nothing to do with the featured post, lol. I just love how she personalized it) and the simple and elegant lay-out of her blog. Expect not only yummy food posts, but also some amazing nature shots! 

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This week's food post is Fried Rice (with cheese, squash and tofu). I know, kind of weird, right? ;)

Ingredients:

• steamed rice
• squash (cut into thin strips)
• tofu (sliced and fried)
• cheese slices (I used cheddar cheese)
• scrambled eggs
• cooking oil, pepper and salt
• fish sauce (optional)

Procedure:

• I marinated the tofu slices overnight first (soy sauce, paprika, mixed herbs: rosemary, sage, thyme, and basil), then fried them. After letting them cool, I sliced them thinly.
• while waiting for the pan to become hot, prepare the rice (usually we use leftover steamed rice for this dish; much easier to handle). Just a matter of separating the grains, making sure it will be heated through.
• Saute the squash slices; this wouldn't take long, adding a bit of salt, if you want. Remove and place together with the tofu.
• Cook the scrambled eggs, then remove and place together with the tofu and squash.
• Usually the scrambled eggs will absorb all the oil, so you need to add another tablespoon or so of cooking oil.
• Once hot, add the rice and stir to make sure it's heated through. Add salt and pepper, if you want.
• Add the scrambled eggs, squash, and tofu to the rice and mix again. I added fish sauce at this point. Once you're satisfied, transfer to a serving plate. Top with sliced cheddar cheese.
• Enjoy together with your viand.

I paired the fried rice together with some fresh tomato slices and fish (cooked in a bit of water, vinegar, salt, pepper, chili, and lots of garlic).  :)

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