The Perfect Full English Cooked Breakfast

Ingredients- One Serving
2 Cumberland sausages
2 rashers of smoked bacon
2 eggs
mushrooms
1 tomato
tin of baked beans
2 rounds of bread
black pudding
2 hash browns
cooking oil
salt - to taste
brown sauce (look for HP brown sauce) - to taste
Step By Step
1) Slice the mushrooms thinly.
2) Slice the black pudding into rounds of about 1.5cm.
3) Cut the tomatoes into half.
4) Empty the tin of beans into a saucepan.
5) Grill the sausages, bacon and halved tomato to suit your taste.
6) Add a little oil into a frying pan and fry off the black pudding and mushrooms together. They are ready when the mushrooms turn a golden brown. Move these into a heat proof dish and place in the bottom of your oven to keep warm.
7) Start to gently simmer the pan of baked beans.
8) Add more oil into the pan (around 2 table spoons) and place a round of bread in and fry until golden brown - repeat for the second slice and then keep warm.
9) Next, fry 2 eggs to suit your taste.
Finally, serve everything on the plate together, make a nice cup of Tea (or Coffee), shake a dash of salt over your place, and a squirt of brown sauce.
The full English has got several variations here is other options you could use instead of the ingredients used here -
1) egg, fried, poached, scrambled or in a basket
2) fried or grilled bacon, also referred to as "rashers" or "slices"
3) white pudding
4) sautéed potatoes
5) chips
6) potato bread (also called "fadge" or tattie scone)
7) potato waffles
8) potato cakes
9) toast
10) English muffins or Biscuits
11) fried bread
12) grits
13) oatcakes (in the North Midlands)
14) soda bread
15) pancakes
16) baked beans
17) fried mushrooms
18) fried, grilled, or tinned tomatoes
19) bubble and squeak
20) fruit pudding (in Scotland)
It is great having so many different options to chose from, people up and down the UK have perfected how they have a cooked breakfast but the most common choice of ingredients is the original used above - but it is all down to how you like it and what foods you enjoy.

Peanut Butter Stuffed Okra - Its Easy and Yum

Ingredients
12-15 Okra or Ladies finger
2 tbsp. peanut butter
1 small onion
1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp. red chilly powder
1 tsp. dry coriander powder
1/2 tsp. cumin powder
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. dry mango powder (optional)
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 tsp. salt
Preparation
Wash and pat fry the okra and the ridge gourd, wipe them with a kitchen napkin. Chop off the head and the tail part of the okra and make a slit on one side from top to the bottom end. Make about 2 inch pieces of ridge gourd and make a slit lengthwise.
Peanut butter; Dry roast 100 gms. of peanuts in a wok till they are light brown in color. Take out and remove the skin rubbing them with a harsh cloth. Grind the roasted peanuts with 1-2 tsp. of olive oil and 1 tsp. of rock salt. Store the peanut butter in a glass bottle and refrigerate till use.
Filling; Peel and chop the onion, grind the onion into a fine paste. Take a small bowl and add the onion paste, salt, ginger garlic paste, peanut butter and all the dry spice into it. Mix well till all the ingredients are well blended.
Take a slit okra and fill about 1 tsp. of the above stuffing in it. Repeat the same process with all the veggies. Keep them aside.
Cooking
Heat oil in a flat skillet or pan. Add all the stuffed okras carefully into the hot oil. Cook for a few minutes on medium heat and turn the okras gently taking care not to spill the stuffing out. Cook for anther 5 minutes and turn off the gas.
Garnish the cooked peanut butter Okra and the ridge gourd with fresh coriander leaves and serve them with Indian flat breads or Naan.

A Powerful Flavoring Ingredient For Foods - What Is Amaretto And How It Is Used In Recipes?

What is it (history)?
Developed near 1520, Amaretto (it means slightly bitter) liqueur has a nutty almond flavor and aroma. But it contains no nuts nor nut products. Small amounts of it are added to food recipes for flavoring. Authentic imports from Italy and Europe can cost $10-25/half-liter, but effective less expensive ones are available from retail outlets.
One legend says a young Italian model who was sitting for a Renaissance Madonna portrait gave a small gift of it to her artist in Saronno. Another one says a small amount of this concoction was added to select cookies made for the king of the region at a later date. Still another says it was the result of a bishop's blessing of a young married couple. The first legion is its most probable starting point.
How is it made (mostly secret)?
Amaretto liquid is made from the pit-kernels of apricot seeds. Its entire formula and manufacturing process are secret. But we know Madagascar vanilla and pure caramelized sugar are part of its recipe. Certain makers also add peach or cherry pits along with secret herbs and spices to their formulations.
Originally, the seed pits were probably crushed and soaked/leached for several weeks in a consumable organic-solvent/water solution, similar to how vanilla flavoring is extracted today. The solution was then filtered or crudely distilled for consumption. Its final color ranged from light to dark amber.
Later, around 1600, this recipe was apparently rediscovered when distillation became more common among Italian families. Thus, some of today's Amarettos are finely distilled, which gives them crystal-clear amber appearances. The organic esters from their ingredients also come-off with the distillates, producing unique flavors and aromas.
How is it used (small amount added once; big flavors result)?
The Internet shows this liquid is added to numerous recipes in small amounts; e.g., in desserts, cakes, cookies, ice cream, meats, fish, cheese, vegetables, chocolate dishes, soups, creamers, batters, sauces, spreads, and garnishes. It can also be added to fresh cranberry, orange, and favorite juices, and to coffee, tea, and cider.
Which variety works best (imported)?
Reportedly, the imported brands produce the strongest flavors. Yet, real-almond or similar extracts could do the same thing.
Conclusion. Added in small amounts, pure Amaretto liquid is a popular flavoring ingredient that is safe to use by those allergic to nut products, provided no almond or nut products had been added to its formulation in the first place. However, in cooking, this flavoring liquid can be replaced with real-almond extracts for highly similar taste results.

Easy Recipe for Homemade Pickles

Ingredients needed: 
cucumbers, vinegar, garlic cloves (optional) and salt. Fresh dill is a great addition if you have access to it, but it is not necessary. Other optional ingredients that may be used are jalapenos (fresh or pickled) and/or cayenne peppers (dried).
The amount of cucumbers you need to purchase is based on how many jars of pickles you want to make. Buy one to 2 pounds of cucumbers for your first foray into pickle making. The best cucumbers are usually labeled "pickling cucumbers" in your grocery store's produce section. The English variety of cucumbers are also good to use. Pick the smallest cucumbers you can find-3"-4" long. (You may use the larger variety but it would be best to slice these into sections.)
The preparation is easy.
1. Get your jars and ingredients lined up. Wash your cucumbers thoroughly.
2. Add a small amount of vinegar to your jars, then add one teaspoon of salt. (If this is not enough salt for you, you can adjust to your taste in the next batch). Swirl the jars around or stir until salt is dissolved.
3. Peel two garlic cloves and drop into the jar. (You may cut them in half or leave them whole). This is also a good time to add the fresh dill if you have any. No need to trim it, just wash it and put it in, stalks, leaves and all. If you want to slice it to measure it, use about 2-3 tablespoons.
4. Add any jalapenos or cayenne peppers if you enjoy spicy pickles. Then add your cucumbers. You may need to trim a few of them to fit into the jar. It's probably easiest to slice them lengthwise before placing them in the jar but this is optional.
5. Fill your jar the rest of the way up with vinegar, taking care to ensure that cucumbers are covered. Put the lids on the jars and place in the refrigerator. Wait at least 3 days, (a little longer for larger cucumbers).
6. Open a jar and enjoy your pickles!
You'll probably notice that your garlic cloves have turned a bright green. This is normal.
This is a great recipe to enjoy in your own home but you can also make pickles to give away as gifts or to take to a picnic (since you can use jars recycled from your own pantry, you don't have to worry about getting your jars back). Once you've tried it, you may never want to buy commercial pickles again!

Dutch Oven Recipes

Beef Meat Loaf
Ingredients:
4 pounds of pure ground beef
2 cups of bread crumbs or flour
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons of salt
3 eggs, beaten well
Ketchup
1 cup milk
Half tablespoon of pepper
Procedure:
In a container, combine the beef, onion, salt, eggs and pepper and half the bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly. Roll into a log shape, and cover with remaining bread crumbs. Well grease the dutch oven and then put the meat mixture in. Put the lid on the oven and place in the coals of the fire and leave for about an hour and a half. Take the lid off and add the ketchup and brown sugar. Then place the lid back on and cook for a further 15 minutes. If the fire is too hot, the dinner will burn, so make sure you cook your meat loaf in the coals and not the fire.

Pineapple Delight Cake
1 pack cake mix, yellow
3 pieces of eggs, beaten
1 can pineapple slices
½ cup butter
1 cup sugar, brown or white
1 and ½ cup of pineapple juice
8 pieces cherries
Procedure:
Melt the butter in Dutch oven. Place the pineapple slices over the bottom of the dutch oven and place a cherry on top of each piece of pineapple. Follow the instructions for making up the cake mix and then pour the cake mix over the pineapple and cherries. Place the oven in the coals of the fire to cook for half an hour. Let it cool slightly inside the oven after baking and before serving. While cooking, keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn. Enjoy.
Sausage Gravy
Ingredients:
Cooked sausage or processed meat products such as ham or bacon
3 tablespoons flour or bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Water or milk
butter
Procedure:
Add the flour to the butter in your hot skillet until it becomes brown. Add water or milk to the flour to thin it, then add pepper and salt. Continue stirring the mixture until it regains its thick constancy. Add the sausage or processed meat product to the mixture.
Wild Turkey
Ingredients:
1 whole turkey
1 pound of pork sausage
6 cups of bread crumbs
Bacon
Onions
Poultry spices
Procedure:
Cover the turkey with seasoning and other poultry spices. Meanwhile, fry the onions and pork sausage in your oven. Then combine this mixture with the bread crumbs. Stuff the turkey with this and put in the dutch oven and bake for 3 and half hours.
These Dutch oven recipes are so easy to make and taste great, and you'll have the family asking for more. Camping is an excellent time to encourage the kids to do some of the cooking as well.

Fresh Dates and a Kale Smoothie

6oz water
8 ice cubes
3 cups of kale - torn into pieces and stems removed
1 banana
1 cup of red grapes
blend now and then add the almond meal through the top
2 heaping tablespoons almond meal (I buy at Trader Joes)
blend on high for a couple of minutes
This green goddess provides healthy carbs (to replace the ones used in your workout) + healthy plant protein + good fat. What more is needed!

Sweet Potato Chili

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
4 tbsp chili powder (+dash of hot chile powder to taste)
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp paprika
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
½ tsp sea salt
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
32 oz water or broth
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cans 28oz petite diced tomatoes with juice
1 can 15oz black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can 15oz kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion. Saute until onion is slightly translucent, about 4 minutes.
Add all other ingredients, cover and cook 30 minutes are until the sweet potatoes are soft.