Rosh

This meal was said to have been invented by the cook in Napoleon's army just before the battle of Marengo, hence its name

[B]Ingredients[/B]
4 large chicken joints, skinned
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and black pepper
2 onions chopped finely
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 tablespoon plain flour
12 fluid oz chicken stock
3 tablespoons white wine
3 tablespoons tomato puree
finely chopped parsley (to taste)
2 bay leaves
finely chopped celery leaves (to taste)
2 cups button mushrooms
10 fresh prawns, heads and tails left on
juice of half a lemon
(see measure conversions for more information)

[B]Method[/B]
- Season the flour and roll the chicken in it until well coated.
- Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed pan and add the olive oil.
- Add the chicken and cook gently until lightly browned.
- Add the onions and garlic and cook until just transparent.
- Gradually add the stock and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the tomato puree and the wine.
- Add the parsley, bay leaves, celery leaves, mushrooms and lemon juice.
- Put all into a large casserole dish and cook for 50 minutes at 190 degrees centigrade (see temperature conversions).
- After 40 minutes check that the chicken is properly cooked (further cooking time will be required until the chicken is sufficiently cooked).
- When you are happy that the chicken is properly cooked add the prawns and cook for the last 10 minutes.
- Serve with plain boiled rice and broccoli florets.

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Baked Shrimp in Tomato Feta Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 14.5-ounce cans of diced tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 Tbsp minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1 to 1 1/4 pounds medium sized raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (can leave tails on), thaw if frozen
Pinch of salt, more to taste
Pinch black pepper, more to taste
3 ounces feta cheese (about 2/3 cup, crumbled)


Method
1 Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat oil in a large, oven-proof skillet on medium high heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds more.

2 Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer, reduce heat and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the juices thicken a bit.

3 Remove from heat. Stir in the herbs, shrimp, feta cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Place pan in oven and bake, uncovered, until shrimp are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

Serve immediately. Serve with crusty French or Italian loaf bread, pasta, or rice.

Serves 4.

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Ingredients
1 recipe pie dough (see Pâte Brisée recipe)
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
4 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
3 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cream
2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Method
1 Roll out dough into a 12-inch circle. Place it into a 10-by-1 1/2-inch round tart pan (with or without a removable bottom), pressing dough into corners. Place in freezer to chill for 30 minutes.

2 Preheat oven to 350°. Line pastry with aluminum foil or parchment paper, pressing into the corners and edges. Fill at least two-thirds with baking weights - dried beans, rice, or ceramic or metal pie weights. Bake first for 15 minutes, remove from oven and let cool a few minutes. Carefully remove aluminum foil or parchment paper and weights. Poke the bottom of the pie pan with the tongs of a fork (fork holes are for any air to escape) and return to oven. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until just lightly golden. Place on a wire rack to cool while making filling.

3 Heat oil in a small skillet on medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent, a couple minutes, remove from heat. Whisk eggs in a medium bowl, whisk in milk, cream, dill, lemon zest, and black pepper.

4 Line the bottom of the quiche crust with cooked shallots. Put one layer down of half the smoked salmon and goat cheese. Pour half of the egg/milk/cream mixture over the salmon and goat cheese in the quiche shell. Layer down the remaining salmon and goat cheese, and pour the remaining egg/milk/cream mixture over it. Transfer to oven. Bake at 350°F until just set in the center, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving.

Serves 6.

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Ingredients
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2 inch lengths (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 lb of flank steak, sliced in half lengthwise (along the grain) and then cut into thin strips, 2 inches long and 1/4 inch wide (put the steak in the freezer for 15 minutes before slicing to make it easier to slice)
1 red bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed, and cut into thin strips 2 inches long and 1/4 inch wide
2 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved into 3 Tablespoons of water
All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce

3 Tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free version)
1 tsp finely chopped, peeled, fresh ginger
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 green onion, including green tops, chopped
1/2 tsp chili oil
Method
1 While you are chopping the ingredients in preparation, bring a small saucepan of water to boil. Parboil the asparagus pieces for 2 minutes, drain, rinse in cold water, drain, and set aside. If you are planning to serve this dish with rice, in a separate pan, prepare 2 cups of white rice, following the instructions on the rice package.

2 Prepare the All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce by combining the ingredients in a small dish, and set aside.

3 Stir-fry the asparagus in a wok (or a thick-bottomed pan with at least 2" sides that can take high heat) in 1 Tbsp of oil, on high heat, for about 2 minutes until lightly browned. Remove asparagus from pan and set aside.

4 Add another 1 Tbsp of oil to the pan and stir fry the beef strips, in 2 batches, for 2-3 minutes until browned but still pink inside. Return the first batch of beef to the pan and add the bell pepper. Stir and toss over high heat until just beginning to wilt, 1-2 minutes.

5 Quickly stir the cornstarch liquid and add it to the pan along with the stir fry sauce. Cook until sauce thickens, 1-2 minutes. Return the asparagus to the pan, toss to evenly coat and serve with steamed white rice (unless you are going low-carb, in which case, leave out the rice).

Serves 4. Enjoy...

Ok I’m NO EXPERT but I’ve been with my lady friend for about 5 years now so I have learnt some things lol

Candle light. Roses. Teddy bears. Romantic ideas for women all seem to fall into certain clichés.

There's a reason for that, however, they love that kind of thing! Most women wish their boyfriends would take a hint and use these cheesy ideas, because they can be very romantic.

If you're at a loss as to what to buy your girlfriend or do on a special occasion, pop in some old romantic comedies and start taking notes!

[B]1)[/B] Dinner and a Movie
It's not just for first dates any more—the dinner and movie combination gets thumbs up in my book!
If you want to take your leading lady out for a romantic evening, try this well-work road.
A few little tweaks and you'll have her cooing. Yes, cooing. It's a god thing, trust me.
You can't pick just any burger joint if you want a little romance.
Try dressing up in a tie for a fancy restaurant instead. If you're willing to pop open a semi-expensive bottle of wine, you'll melt her heart. Out of your price range?
Instead of spending your hard-earned cash on a meal she may or may not enjoy, get out your chef's hat and try cooking something up yourself.
You should have a clue as to what her favourite meal is, but in case you haven't been paying attention, talk to her family or closest girl friends.

As for the movie, try not to choose something that involves profuse amounts of blood and gore, involves guns and car chases (although lord knows thats way to go), or puts you both to sleep.
Chick flicks are great if you want to show her you care — I mean, you're willing to watch Matthew McWhoever fall head over heels with one of those famous Jennifer chicks for the sixth time! The movies never change, but if your attitude about them does, you'll get major brownie points.

[B]2)[/B]Baby's Breath: The Kind that doesn't smell like Milk
Flowers are so cliché. Girls still love them. Picking up some flowers on the way home from work or as you're driving over to your girl's apartment doesn't require a lot of energy, but can be the start of a very romantic evening.
Flowers are great for any situation from "I'm sorry" to "Happy Birthday," so you really can't go wrong.
Flowers, however, die. Sometimes they die very quickly. Go beyond the typical grocery store bunch or single rose and purchase a nice vase to keep your gift fresh as long as possible.
She'll notice the extra effort and honestly, extra effort in the relationship is what girls find most romantic.

What kind of flowers should you buy? That depends on the girl and the occasion. Yellow roses typically indicate friendship, not love, so stay away from them by themselves, but everything else is pretty much fair game.

Take notice when you're around flowers what your sweetheart seems to like best. If she has a favourite colour. Valentine's Day or an Anniversary should make you choose roses, but other kinds of flowers can be nice as well.
Go with your gut and ask the flower store owner or department manager for advice if you're totally clueless. Of course, make sure your girl isn't allergic before bringing anything home!

[B]3)[/B]The Shirt off your Back
The shirt off your back, literally, is probably one of the most romantic gifts you can give to a girl. If she "steals" it, don't consider it a gift. You have to offer it.

Why do girls want your clothing? Deflate your head, because it's probably not because of your fashion sense. Girls covet their boyfriend's clothing, because it's a reminder of a boy when he's not around.

Your clothes smell and feel like you and are usually oversized for your girlfriend, making these items great for sleeping on a lonely night.
Before you offer her something, however, make sure it's gift-worthy. First, ask yourself if you're willing to give it away.

A shirt you never wear really isn't a present worth giving, but your favourite sweatshirt may not be a good idea either. Pick something in the middle, and make sure you won't miss it too much. Secondly, be sure it's in gift-giving state.
Offering your favourite female a jersey that you just wore during a sweaty basketball game isn't very romantic. Something just out of the wash, however, won't smell like you.
Spray some of your cologne on a hoodie and wear it over to her house, but take it off before it becomes too dirty. She'll love it. And that's what being romantic is all about, right? Finding something she'll absolutely love. Holy crap that was long, well I hope this helps. Later