Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Moroccan Stew

Ingredients:

1 TBS olive oil
1 small onion
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 cups chicken broth/stock
4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1  14.5-oz can tomatoes
1 carrot, sliced
1 cup green beans
1 cup squash (butternut, acorn, zucchini)
1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1/3 cup raisins
(couscous/rice)

Directions: Heat oil and sauté onion for 2 minutes. Add garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken broth, chicken thighs, and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer with pot covered for 20 minutes.

Add carrots, green beans, squash, and chickpeas. Cook covered for another 10 minutes. Break up or shred chicken pieces. Add raisins and simmer 10 minutes more. Add salt to taste. Serve over couscous or rice.

Source: Stefani Omerza


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Measurement Conversion

1 quart = 2 pints
1 pint = 2 cups
1 cup = 48 teaspoons
1 cup = 16 Tablespoons
1 Tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
3/4 cup = 12 Tablespoons
2/3 cup = 10 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
1/2 cup = 8 Tablespoons
3/8 cup = 6 Tablespoons
1/3 cup = 5 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
1/4 cup = 4 Tablespoons
1/6 cup = 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
1/8 cup = 2 Tablespoons

Oven Baking Temperatures

Degrees Fahrenheit Oven Temperature Degrees Celsius
250 - 300 ......................... 121.11 - 148.89
300 - 325 ......................... 148.89 - 162.78
325 - 350 ......................... 162.78 - 176.67
375 ......................... 190.56
400 - 425 ......................... 204.44 - 218.33
450 + ......................... 232.22 +

U.S. to Metric

U. S. ________________________________Metric
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon = 1/2 ounce = 14.3 grams
2 tablespoons = 1/8 cup = 1 ounce = 28.3 grams
4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup = 2 ounces = 56.7 grams
5 1/3 TBS = 1/3 cup = 2.6 oz = 75.6 grams
8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup = 4 ounces = 113.4 grams
12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup = 6 ounces = 170 grams
16 tablespoons = 1 cup = 8 ounces = 226.8 grams
32 tablespoons = 2 cups = 16 ounces = 453.6 grams
64 tablespoons = 4 cups = 32 ounces = 907.2 grams