Panasonic Rice Cooker Steamer

23c Rice Cooker/Food Steamer
Product #:
4553620


Brand:
Panasonic Consumer
Description:
Rice Cooker with 23-Cup Uncooked Rice Capacity and Automatic Cooking Feature. Cooking is Simple with the Automatic Cooking Feature. The Automatic Cooking feature cooks rice at the touch of a switch and helps reduce overcooking. Keeps Your Rice Warm until You're Ready to Serve. The Keep Warm feature helps keep rice warm up to four hours and also keeps your rice moist after cooking.

CURRY CHICKEN

1/4 c. olive oil1 1/2 c. rice (Hitachi measure)1 stick butter10-12 oz. water2 cubes chicken bouillon1 sm. onion, chopped1 can water chestnuts, drained1 can mushrooms, drained1/2 - 1 tbsp. of curry powder1/2 - 1 tbsp. McCormick's Season All1 lb. chicken, deboned1/2 c. peas (frozen or fresh)1/2 c. carrots (frozen or fresh)
Cut deboned chicken into bite size pieces. Pour olive oil in food steamer, set on COOK. When chime is heard, add chicken pieces. Return to COOK setting and braise to a golden brown. Pour out oil, add the remaining ingredients to panasonic Food Steamer and push COOK switch. Ready in 20 minutes. Serve with peanuts or cashews sprinkled over. Maybe Chutney sauce, too. Serves 4 to 6.

STEAMED SEA BASS WITH FERMENTED BLACKBEANS

A 1 1/2 lb. sea bass
Sea bass should be cleaned but with head and tail left on (or substitute any other firm white fish).
1 tsp. salt2 tsp. fermented black beans1 tbsp. soy sauce1 tbsp. Chinese rice wine, or pale dry sherry1 tbsp. finely shredded, peeled fresh ginger root1 scallion, including the green top, cut into 2 inch lengths1 tbsp. peanut oil, or flavorless vegetable oil1/2 tsp. sugar
PREPARE AHEAD: 1. Wash the bass under cold running water and pat it dry inside and out with paper towels. With a sharp knife, lightly score the fish by making diagonal cuts 1/4 inch deep at 1/2 inch intervals on both sides. Then sprinkle fish, inside and out, with the salt.
2. With a cleaver or knife, coarsely chop the fermented beans, then combine them in a bowl with the soy sauce, wine, oil and sugar. Mix well.
3. Lay the fish on a heatproof platter 1/2 inch smaller in diameter than the pot you plan to steam it in. Pour the bowl of seasonings over the fish, and arrange the pieces of ginger and scallion on top.
TO COOK: Pour enough boiling water into the lower part of a steamer to come within an inch of the cooking rack. Bring the water in the steamer to rolling boil and place the platter of fish on the rack. Cover the pot securely. Keep the water in the steamer at a continuous boil and replenish it if it boils away. Steam the fish for about 15 minutes, or until it is firm to the touch. Serve at once on its own steaming platter placed on top of a serving dish. As a main course, this will serve 3 or 4. http://www.kitchensofelegance.com/

Simple Slow Cooker Recipes

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
Ingredients
2 pounds ground chicken, coarsely ground preferred
3 tablespoons chili powder, plus 2 teaspoons
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
2 (28-ounce) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
1 medium sweet potato (about 10 ounces), peeled and shredded
1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup instant tapioca (recommended: Minute tapioca)
1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with seeds, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground cloves
1/2 to 3/4 cup lager-style beer, optional
Toppings: Sour cream, shredded Cheddar or Jack cheese, chopped scallions, and chopped pickled jalapenos
Directions
Put the chicken in the slow cooker. Add 3 tablespoons of the chili powder and all the rest of the ingredients, except the beer. Stir everything together, cover, and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Just before serving, stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons of chili powder, the beer, if using, and season with more salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Divide the chili among warm bowls. Serve with the topping of your choice.
Know-How: Stirring in chili powder right before serving brightens the flavor of the chili.

Slow Cooker Jambalaya
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound frozen peeled and cooked shrimp, thawed
2 cups cooked rice
Directions
In a slow cooker, combine chicken, sausage, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, celery, and chicken broth. Stir in oregano, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, bay leaves, and thyme.
Cover, and cook on LOW for 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours. Stir in the thawed shrimp, cover and cook until the shrimp is heated through, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves and spoon mixture over cooked rice.
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork
Ingredients
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes (Idaho or Yukon gold)
1 cup chopped onion
3 pound pork roast, trimmed
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt
Directions
Arrange potatoes and onion in bottom of slow cooker. Place pork on top of potatoes and onion. Spread garlic all over pork.
In a medium bowl, whisk together water, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, mustard, black pepper and salt. Pour mixture over pork.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
Slice pork crosswise into thin slices and serve 12 ounces for this meal. Serve with all of potatoes, onions, and sauce

Man's best freind beer and a Keg-o-rator

Keg Beer Costs Less Than Bottles
When you buy a kegerator you not only store large amounts of cool draft beer conveniently but also save over 50% as compared to buying beer bottles or cans for the same volume.

Many people love the taste of freshly poured draft beer, but it's also an economical choice. Drinking beer from the the keg saves $40 or more per half barrel kegerator. At that rate, your kegerator can pay for itself after the 10th keg! Take a look at the numbers:

A standard 1/2 gallon keg of Budweiser costs $94 or less. It contains 15.5 gallons of beer (1984 ounces). A suitcase of Budweiser contains 24 12 ounce cans and costs about $20. To get the same volume of beer from Budweiser suticases as from a keg, you would need to purchase about 7 suitcases for about $140. So- the keg beer saves you over $40 per keg!

Of course, you must consider the shelf life of your keg. While beer generally tastes better the fresher it is, beer in a pressurized keg that is kept refrigerated can last 45-60 days. However, transit time and storage can use up 5-30 days- so most kegs will remain fresh (provided they are kept refrigerated) for about a month at your home. Note that CO2 should be used to keep your keg pressurized. "Party pumps" pressurize kegs with the ambient air, which can cause a keg to go bad in as little as 12 hours!



TOP 10 REASONS TO BUY A Kegorator
1. Depending on the type of beer you purchase, you can save anywhere from 50-70% with keg beer vs. buying cans or bottles.
2. A Kegorator eliminates the waste created by empty bottles and cans. With everyone going green, why not drink beer AND protect the environment.
3. A Kegorator takes up far less space than the same amount of beer packaged in bottles or cans.
4. You can stay at home and invite your friends over instead of driving home from a pub after a night of drinking.
5. A Kegorator is a great way to start your own home pub.
6. Beer from a keg tastes better and fresher.
7. A Kegorator will keep a keg of beer fresh for up to 3 months.
8. Homebrewed beer can be transferred directly to a keg instead of bottling saving you money and keeping your homebrewed beer fresh.
9. Your Beer is kept at a cold, constant temperature. With a Kegorator, your beer is always cold and ready to drink.
10. It's so cool!

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Everything you need to know about Kitchen knife by Martha Stewart

Almost every recipe begins with the use of a knife and a cutting board. So whether you're slicing or dicing, you'll need a few basic knives and a good cutting board. The following tools are really the workhorses of the kitchen.1. Santoku KnifeSimilar to a chef's knife but with a shorter, broader, thinner blade, a santoku knife is good for chopping, dicing, and mincing. The indentations on the blade create air pockets to prevent food from sticking.2. Chef's KnifeA multipurpose knife that is the most essential of all knives, a chef's knife is long, broad, and weighty. Best for mincing, chopping, and slicing vegetables, fruits, and herbs, this knife ranges in size from 8 to 10 inches.3. Paring KnifeA paring knife has a short blade that is good for small jobs requiring precision, such as trimming, coring, and peeling.4. Serrated KnifeThis knife has scalloped teeth that can cut through bread and other soft foods, such as tomatoes and cake. It's also good for chocolate and nuts.5. Kitchen ShearsHigh-quality stainless-steel shears are useful for tasks ranging from cutting lobster or chicken to cutting twine and parchment.Holding a Chef's KnifeWhen holding a chef's knife, hold near the blade, grasping the blade between your thumb and forefinger. With the other hand, secure the food to be cut, curling your fingers under so they're safely out of the way. Begin to cut with fluid motions, moving the curled hand back with each chop to expose a portion of the food to be cut.Always position the flat side of an ingredient on the cutting board. If the ingredient doesn't have a flat side, create one by slicing a little bit from one side. That way there is less of a risk of it slipping and you cutting yourself.Cutting BoardsWhether you prefer wood or plastic, you should have one cutting board for raw meat and fish and another for produce. This will prevent bacteria from raw meat contaminating other foods. It's also a good idea to use a separate board for garlic and onions.A wooden cutting board should never be put into a dishwasher or soaked in a sink, as this will cause it to warp, split, crack, and develop mold. Instead, clean it with hot water and a mild dishwashing liquid, and be sure to dry completely. Periodically, you should rub the board with coarse salt and the cut side of a lemon half to remove stains and odors. Plastic cutting boards are dishwasher-safe.ResourcesFor more fantastic cooking tips, check out, "Martha Stewart”
I have got a lot of good ideals from Martha Stewart wed sight . An old dull knife is dangerous it will slip on the food not cut through the food . I do not know how many times I have cut myself because the knife was dull. So start of with a good set of knife and your cooking experience will start of in a positive way .so go to kitchens of Elegance to find all your kitchen knife needs and everything else you for your kitchen cooking needs

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We are happy to announce we are now caring the George Foreman G5 Grill.
“So I bought one to try it out this G5 was the best thing I have cooked with for a single male it cooks fast and clean up is put the grills in the dishwasher”.
Tom Rockey

Here is a description: George Foreman G5 George Foreman Next Grilleration G5 Grill...The G5 is a multi-purpose grill that lets you knock out the fat while grilling and gives you the ability to cook waffles as well as anything you can dream up with the griddle / bake plate. 84 square inch grilling surface for family cooking; 5 dishwasher-safe removable grill plates for easy clean up; Temperature control dial for perfect results every time; Adjustable tilt angle lets your choose between sloped or flat cooking surface; Metal extended loop handle is ergonomic & durable; George Tough Triple non-stick coating is durable & eliminates need for oil; Patented sloped grill design knocks out the fat; Embedded heat elements provide consistent heat & rapid recovery time; Dishwasher-safe removable plates with cool-touch handles for easy clean up; 5 Plates included: 2 Ribbed grill plates, 2 Waffle plates, 1 Griddle / Bake plate; 2 drip trays catch run off liquids for no-mess clean up; 2 spatulas are customized for grill.