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Tortillas are one of the staples of Mexican cuisine, served up fried as tacos, rolled into soft burritos or layered as enchiladas. The history of tortillas dates back to 10000 BC. Later, it was popularized when a peasant prepared this flat corn bread to the Mayan king. Missionaries later spread the recipe for tortillas throughout California, and today flour tortillas are favored over white bread for their versatility and low fat content. Hi, Im Jason Hill of Chef Tips outside the Mission Tortilla Factory in Anaheim. Lets head back to the kitchen and learn how to make homemade tortillas. To prepare this flour tortilla recipe, you only need four ingredients: flour, baking powder, vegetable shortening or lard and salt. First, stir 4 cups all purpose flour and 1/8 teaspoon baking powder in a large bowl. Next add 1/2 cup of shortening or lard into the mixture and work the fat into the flour with your hands. Dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt into 1 1/2 cups of warm water. Drizzle this slowly into the flour mixture and mix until you have a soft dough. Knead for 1 minute, adding flour or small amounts of lukewarm water if needed. The dough should not be too wet or dry. Once it is at the right consistency, turn bowl over to cover the dough and let it rest for about 20 minutes. Next, divide the dough into 12 pieces and form into balls. As you form and roll the balls, coat your hands with a little bit of shortening. Flatten and cover balls with plastic wrap and let rest for 20-30 …

Beef tenderloin recipes do not have to be complicated. Today’s recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients and it will rival any steak on any restaurant menu. Let’s go over a few tips about steak cuts and beef tenderloin. The USDA top three grades of beef are prime, choice and select. Only about 2-3 percent of the beef sold in the US is prime, which also has the most marbling. What is marbling? When choosing your steaks, pay close attention to the marbling. Marbling is the little flakes of fat within the muscle. When steaks are cooked at a high temperature, the marbling melts, creating a tender, juicy steak. The more marbling a steak has, the better it will taste. The beef tenderloin is a non weight-bearing muscle, which receives very little exercise and is why it’s so tender. There is only 4-6 pounds of beef tenderloin per steer, which is another reason it’s so expensive. Beef Tenderloin with Marsala and Shallot Pan Jus 2 beef tenderloin steaks Sea salt Fresh cracked pepper Sauce: 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon tomato paste 1/4 cup Marsala wine 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce To finish: 1 small shallot, minced and set aside 1 tablespoon butter, set aside Mix sauce ingredients (except for shallot and butter) in a bowl and set aside. Preheat pan on high. Add 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Add steaks and lower heat to medium. Turn steaks after 3-5 minutes. To sear edges, set steaks on their side. Check doneness of the other side after 3-5 …

Be My Friend – www.myspace.com Healthy Breakfast Food Recipes – Nutrition by Natalie Natalie tell you five different healthy breakfast items and how to cook or make them. A good breakfast is key to your health and wellness. Items include, Smoothie, Breakfast Taco, Yogurt Parfait, Oatmeal or an English Muffin with Egg and Fruit. Wiki Breakfast en.wikipedia.org Please visit Natalie’s website at www.nutritionbynatalie.com This video was produced by psychetruth http www.myspace.com psychetruth.blogspot.com Psychetruth is empowered by TubeMogul http ©Copyright 2008 Zoe Sofia. All Rights Reserved. This video may be displayed in public, copied and redistributed for any strictly non-commercial use in its entire unedited form. Alteration or commercial use is strictly prohibited

bit.ly Quick and Easy Pasta Recipes: Cappellini Caprese and Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe Michele McAdoo for the Kraft Kitchens shows how to make two restaurant style pasta dishes that are easy to make at home. Capelinni Caresse and Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken are sure to impress your family and friends. Capellini Caresse Ingredients 1/2 lb. capellini or spaghetti, uncooked 1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing and Marinade 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese 1/3 cup fresh basil, finely sliced Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 25 min Servings: 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each Instructions Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Add to tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and basil. Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Ingredients 1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1-1/4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth 4 tsp. flour 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed 3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. pepper Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 25 min Servings: 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each Instructions Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat large …

Easy and quick pizza dough recipe and a couple ways to get it cooked just right. Visit www.breadtopia.com for more videos and pizza supplies.