Cooking for Sweetheart (Marinate Food)

Post by MamaFiza on July 11, 2009 

moshi-moshi cute mommies ;)

Wish you were in great weekend *hugs*

Today, I love to share about “How to Marinate Food for your Sweetheart (dear husband & kids!)” ^0^

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Mashed fries with scrambled eggs and cheese ^-^

No two toddlers or kids are alike but one thing that most children have in common is their love for delicious food ! (variety of flavor with careful & eyes-appealing cuisine presentation).

Yes, it’s simple secrets to get your lil ones eating good food.

I believe in ideas of yin and yang used in the sphere of food and cooking, indeed balancing health with food and “five-elements”. There are five tastes which seasonings help create: sweet, salty, bitter, spicy, and sour. The taste of food is also enhanced by five colors: green, yellow, red, black-blue, and white.

Alhamdulillah, every week, my kids help to prepare the marinade and squish the meat around in the sealed bag to mix, while I taking charge of the cooking and slicing :-D

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Chicken Lemonade~

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Tadaa . . . Roasted Chicken Drumsticks~

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Ho ho! *winks*

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Roasted Chicken Lemonade with Tomato Rice ^-^

Tips: The length of time you marinate food depends on both the food and the marinade. Delicate fish, shellfish, and fruit usually soak for a shorter period of time (from 20 minutes to a few hours), while meats can go longer (up to a day or two).

Remarks: Suitable for babies above 12 months.
When my babies was about 11 months old, I used to roast the chicken only with olive oil as marinade then shred the meat and freeze for future used. Then, I used the shredded roast chicken meat for adding into their porridge or soup. Definitely instant yummies! Super-duper good stuff for our kids and even for adults (perents!) ~ MamaFiza

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Topside Steak~
(marinate with: Olive Oil + Shallots + Lemongrass + Ginger + a bit of Honey)

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Part I . . .

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Part II . . .

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Part III . . .

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Topside Steaks with Mushrooms & Herbs Gravy with Butter Rice

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My personal point of view: While selecting the food for the family you (parent) should make sure to take out the toddler/kid to grocery store and let him/her pick the foods. That way he/she will get to know the amazing diversity of foods and also will start enjoying the meal cooked from the food that he/she helped pick.

Please make a menu of the meals for the week in advance.

Do encourage your child to participate in that and let him/her prepare those weekly lists on a big sheet of paper and paste it in his/her room. Tell him/her to strike out each day one by one ;) Simple, rite?

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To make a homemade marinade you will need:

How to Marinate & Cook?

1. Mix together three parts oil for every one part acid used.

2. Then, add in your choice of flavorings, and salt to taste.

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Mutton’s Lemonade~

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Grilled Lamb with Eggs and Black Pepper Gravy ;)

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Safe Food Preparation (Marinating Process):

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Salmons with Olive Oil + Lime Juice :-D

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Hopefully you’ll enjoy your “cooking moment” with your sweetheart!

Gambatte ne mommies ;)

May Allah swt always blessed your day. Amin~

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