Lets begin :-)

Beth Schmillen   
Anand,

A Chef? you're a chef? Could you write up simple and easy to fix meals for one or two... or your favorite dressings or sauces or?

Beth
Jun 13th 2007 22:48   

Anand Mittal   
Yes... I am a chef.

What should I suggest. The list is so long... A grandmother of 8!! Wow!!! That;s some achievement. Now what do I teach you?

I would like to suggest that you give up cooking (for yourself) which use the medium oil... Frying, Grilling and Roasting. Instead take up methods where food is cooked by dry haeat or water - baking, broiling, boiling, poaching, steaming, stewing, braising.... And would strongly like to recommend at least 30 min of walking each day, if not twice a day.. Don't wait for a doctor to tell you this... He will eventually.

More upon hearing from you my dear.

Anand
Jun 13th 2007 22:59   

Anand Mittal   
How does my blog look to you? Could you send it to me as a pdf??? I would love to see how it looks like on another person's computer. I am not so computer savvy you see...
Jun 13th 2007 23:01   

Anand Mittal   
My favourite recpe....

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes

Makes: 4 servings

To serve, place chicken on top of hot cooked rice on each plate and spoon sauce over the top. Wonderful served with steamed asparagus.

Ingredients

1 cup orange juice

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/2 cup maple flavored syrup

2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Bring orange juice and wine to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat slightly, but keep high enough to continue a low boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in maple syrup and continue boiling for another 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until glossy and just slightly thickened. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl mix together the rosemary, salt and pepper. Rub mixture on both sides of chicken breasts, and set aside.

3. Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken breasts, cover skillet and saute for about 5 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Pour orange-maple mixture over chicken (mixture will boil and bubble). Reduce heat to simmer; cover and let cook for another 10 minutes, basting occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has turned into a rich, thick glaze.


Jun 14th 2007 06:39   

Anand Mittal   
Fish in paper-

Preheat oven to 375 F (175 C). Grease inside of roasting bag and put it on a baking tray.

Using a food processor, blend butter, parsley, chives, shallot, black pepper and dried cayenne pepper.

Spoon the butter onto a plate and allow to set. Cut butter into 1/4 inch chunks. Set aside.

Wash salmon with water. Place fish inside the roasting bag and top with the pineapple and chunks of butter. Carefully roll up the bag opening in the direction of the top of the bag to keep in the heat, prevent the juices from leaking and to ensure a good blending of flavors.

Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. It may similarly also be cooked on a barbeque. Serve hot garnished with parsley sprigs, accompanied by a salad.

Jun 15th 2007 04:39   

Sheryl   
Hell Anand,
I think your chicken recipe sound so easy & good!! I have all the Ingredients except the wine so I will get that next time at the store.
I do not like to cook but, this sounds so simple even I could do it!!
Thanks,
Sheryl Loch ~ allmylovecrafts
Jun 15th 2007 10:31   

Anand Mittal   
It is simple and very effective... Wine does give it a bite!! If you know what I mean.

My fish recipe too is simple and healthy.. Just put it in a paper bag and bake... Give bothe of them a shot and pl let me know about the outocme!!!

Teaching is a two way process. Unless the student has shown results, it is not completer.

Have a great day!!
Jun 15th 2007 23:08   

Nirmit  
A chef!! Do you know I aspire to be one myself?? Though it is a long shot from now...
Jun 16th 2007 05:44   

Thea Westra   Adding Wings To Our Unique Life Journey!
Thank you for inviting me here Anand.
You do some terrific work.

I am a good cook yet I dislike cooking! :)
Silly isn't it. I did used to love it.

I think I'm too interested in other pursuits at the moment.
So cooking time would take me away from those.

By the way, I also visited your blog at http://emailconsultant.blogspot.com
There's not much there yet so I'd not yet consider it a blog.
At the moment it's a mini one-page advert for your services.
You might want to add some more postings there in due course. :)

Please invite me back there when you do add some more information.
Good to see more of us Aquarians here at Apsense. :)

Namaste, Thea
www.forwardsteps.com.au
Jun 17th 2007 06:10   

Caroline Claudia Plante   Wellness Consultant
Hi Anand,

Great page! Thanks for the recipes I will try them for sure.

Thanks for the comments on my blogs

Caroline Claudia
Jun 26th 2007 21:48