Saturday, February 16, 2013

Recipe for "Ikea" meatballs:

Servings: 4

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2/3 lb lean ground beef
1/3 lb ground lean pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
1 (10 ounce) can beef gravy
1/2 cup 10% cream
Directions:

1
Saute onions in first tablespoon of oil until translucent. Set aside and let cool.
2
Combine breadcrumbs and milk, let soak for 10 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, combine onions, breadcrumbs, milk egg, meat and seasonings. Mix thoroughly. Form tablespoon of the meat mixture into balls.
4
Over medium heat, fry meatballs in second tablespoon of oil until brown on all sides.
5
In a small saucepan, combine gravy and cream; heat through but do not boil.
6
Serve meatballs with gravy, boiled potatoes and lingonberry preserves.

Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/ikea-swedish-meatballs-165531?oc=linkback

Monday, January 28, 2013

Silk Road Teas BrewingInstructions

Silk Road Teas BrewingInstructions

Tea Brewing Instructions for Green Tea

Tea Brewing Instructions for Green Tea

Tea Brewing Instructions for Green Tea

Our instructions are only general guidelines. For your ultimate enjoyment please experiment with the steeping time, water temperature, and the amount of tea leaves.

Basic Green Tea Brewing Instruction
  1. Measure the desired amount of tea leaves and place into a teapot or teacup. Use 2 - 3 tsp or 2.3g of green tea for every 8oz (1 cup) of water.
  2. Heat water until steam rises at 180oF (82oC).
  3. Add enough hot water to submerse the tea leaves and let it sit for a few seconds before pouring out the water. Warming the tea leaves and teaware allow for a better brew.
  4. Add hot water and let the tea leaves steep for 2 to 3 minutes.

    Note: Adding sugar or honey is optional.