Chef's Opportunities in Specialfoodz

Chef's are the specialists in the food making process providing us different delicious food items that we like. It is a special talent that a chef will be building up to serve the public and make the unique food items at various locations at different celebrations in the cities and towns.

In the present market the opportunities for the Chef's are gradually decreasing and the jobs availability in the market are very low. Different competitions are held for gaining huge amount of money for building up his own career as an entrepreneur in the present developing market.

Individuals are not getting the right amount of opportunities for enough order to survive in the market.  

9 Special Ways You Can Eat Your Parathas.

One of the most popular breakfast meals, Parathas are those round, large flaky things that could either be eaten with or without a stuffing. Most prefer the classic aloo paratha whereas others go for healthier choices where they like greens added to their parathas. We have before you a list of parathas that is quite easy to make, quite healthy and delicious to boot.

1.     Aloo Paratha – Think Paratha and the first thing that flits across your mind is the thick, buttery, ghee filled classic Aloo Paratha. Potato lovers would kill to have this for breakfast any day. Aside from the rich mashed potato filling in the ginormous Paratha that could be eaten either with, curd, pickle, chutney or just plain ghee or butter. Aside from the various spices, chillies and greens that are a part of its essential makeup, one could add a ton of variations to the Aloo Paratha that would suit the needs of your palate.

2.     Paneer (cottage cheese) Paratha – The next best thing after Aloo, according to us is Paneer! A delicious combination of veggies, loads of cheesy paneer and the taste of wheat bread in your mouth. Definitely going to high heaven now.

3.     Cabbage and Dal Parathas – An awesome combination of cereals, pulses, and vegetables, this Paratha has everything in it for everyone. Whether you’re rooting for a low-calorie diet, going plain healthy or you simply want something delish to eat, cabbage and dal parathas are the way to go.

4.     Aloo Gobi Ke Parathe – A work of the Punjabis, this spectacular combination of Paratha is a mix of the classic Aloo with the additional yumminess that is the Gobi to seal the deal. The cauliflower will add to the crunchiness along with the mushy potato to give you one exemplary Paratha for breakfast.

5.     Matar Paratha – salty, boiled peas that are coarsely ground, with a dash of spices is all good. Especially in a Paratha. And that is exactly what you get in a Matar Paratha. Eaten with pickle or curd, this could be one yummy breakfast.

6.     Kerala Paratha or Malabar Paratha -  Although Kerala Parathas are plain, lacking any sort of filling in it, these fluffy, multilayered, coconut oil laden wheat bread are the jam. The best part of the Kerala Paratha is the fact that it can be dunked in any kind of curry, be it the classic mutton or chicken gravy/curry or the fish curry that is all the rave in the Malabar coast. Drive in at any restaurant in God’s own country and you land up with your very own plate of Malabari Paratha and its accompaniments.

7.     Cheese Paratha – We know this is not a very likely or traditional Paratha meal choice but times are changing and quite a few of us are willing to experiment and combine classic food with that is more western or Non- Asian in origin. Think whole wheat flat bread that is stuffed with truckloads of cheese filling and voila… You have your very own cheese Paratha.

8.     Mix Vegetable Paratha – Carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, spinach, heaped peas, french beans, onions and different spices like green chillies, ginger and garlic make up this awesome filling for a mixed vegetable Paratha. Like other Parathas, vegetable Parathas could be eaten with pickle, butter, ghee or curd.

9.     Baby corn Masala Paratha – Another influence of the west, this is another non-traditional Paratha that involves baby corn and yes, the same ones we have with our pizzas and sandwiches. All one needs is to cook vegetables and spices together and generous amounts of chopped baby corn into the mixture. The resulting filling will be spicy and hot, just fit for Paratha that you will later gorge into.

Why people love ice cream

Ice, Cream and a whole bunch of flavors, probably one that is being invented as we speak. Ice Creams are a favorite for people from across the globe. People might call it different names, but in essence it is the same, delightful, chill, sweet, dessert that makes your entire being happy when you devour it. Specialfoodz has its very own list of ice cream flavors, some special only to certain countries. Enjoy J

Caramel Praline – This flavor is sweet candy that is covered with pecans that is mixed with electrifying caramel swirls and will send you into a frenzy for more.

Black Raspberry Crunch - A rarely made black raspberry ice cream with mouth-watering chocolate covered almonds for all nut lovers, chocolate lovers and ice cream lovers alike.

Industrial Chocolate - The ultimate chocolate ice cream loaded with chocolate chips, chocolate chip cookie dough and sweet, gooey chocolate fudge. A combination that is bound to send you to high heaven.

Lemon Cookie or Lemon Chiffon - Lemon Cookie- This is ice cream that has Tangy lemon ice cream and Vanilla Cookie crumbs to go with it. A refreshing treat for the summer season.  Lemon Chiffon- Just the right amount of Lemon extract with the smooth Chiffon like texture, a favorite for everyone with bitter-sour craving taste buds.

Cookies N' Cream – What could be better than cookies and milk you ask. And we say, cookies N’ Cream of course! Vanilla ice cream and crushed Oreo cookies mixed together. Its tasty even as gelato!

Mint Chocolate Chip – A combination of a refreshing minty flavor and delicious, rich chocolate chips and chocolate ice cream. A flavor to die for, we say.

Cookie dough – If you loved eating raw cookie dough as a kid, this flavor is for you. This ice cream is a combination of actual raw cookie dough mixed together making a splendid combination that everybody must try at home.

Rocky Road – Squishy marshmallows that are nicely frozen, chocolate ice cream that will transport you to the seventh heaven, roasted almonds that is crunchy to the ‘t’, this is one deadly combo that anybody could fall in love with.

Bastani Sonnati – literally means ‘classical ice cream’ in Persian or simply as Bastani. This is a Persian ice cream made using milk, rose water, vanilla, sugar, eggs, saffron, and pistachios. Salep is also sometimes included as an ingredient. Bastani often contains flakes of frozen clotted cream. The milk is stirred until it is flocculated.

Ab-e havij, alternatively called havij bastani, is a mixture of carrot juice made into an ice cream float garnished with cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices.

Blue Moon – Blue moon is an ice cream flavor that has a bright blue coloring to it and is usually available in the Upper Midwest of the United States. The Chicago Tribune has described the ice cream as "Smurf-blue, marshmallow-sweet, and tasting remarkably like Froot Loops and Fruity Pebbles". Blue Moon ice cream is one of the flavors which make up the Superman ice cream.

Grape-Nut ice cream – The grape-nut ice cream is a popular regional dish in the Canadian Maritimes, the Shenandoah Valley, Jamaica and New England. One origin story is that it was created by chef Hannah Young at The Palms restaurant in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. She created it when she ran out of fresh fruit to add to ice cream, and decided to throw in some cereal. It proved popular at the restaurant and the Scotsburn Dairy company began mass-producing the ice cream variety, and it sold across the region. Variations of ice cream with Grape Nuts are also called brown bread ice cream.

Benefits of cinnamon

Cinnamon or Dal chini is a spice obtained from the inner bark of the tree genus ‘Cinnamomum’ whose bark is known for the healing essential oils that it generates. Now when we hear the term ‘spice’, it is natural that we think of cinnamon being spicy. But, cinnamon is quite contrary to what it sounds like. Cinnamon is sweet flavoured and is unique in taste. The knowledge about cinnamon has been passed on to us by our ancestors. Earlier, it was used solely for medicinal purposes to cure ailments like cancer, flu and indigestion. Now, it is also used because of the delectable flavour that it possesses. Following are the benefits of cinnamon-

1.     Cures Acne, Pimples and Blemishes

Who does not desire a smooth glowing skin with no blemishes and acne marks. Cinnamon helps in fulfilling this wish. It helps in getting rid of acne and pimples on the face and body. This is done by drying the skin and bringing blood and oxygen to the outer skin surface.

2.     Promotes weight loss

Well definitely this benefit is everyone’s favourite. Cinnamon helps in reducing insulin resistance and increases insulin’s capacity to metabolize blood sugar. This spice thus helps reduce hunger and sugar cravings, resulting in weight loss.

3.     Cures cold

Cold is one particular problem which is not easy to deal with because neither does it seem severe enough to have medicines nor does it cure easily without taking them. Thus, cinnamon being a natural remedy is perfect for treating cold and common flu. Cinnamon when added to ginger tea is an excellent cold reliever.

4.     Prevents arthritis

Arthritis causes pain and swelling in the joints. Elderly people specially face this problem.  Cinnamon helps in preventing arthritis. It is advisable to have cinnamon with a hop cup of water and honey twice a day.

5.     Stimulates hair growth

Applying cinnamon with honey in hair is highly recommended. Combine a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, a teaspoon of honey, a tablespoon of olive oil and an egg. The pack should be applied for around 20 minutes and then washed off thoroughly.

Some of the ways to add cinnamon in diet are:

·       In various dessert recipes like apple pie and doughnuts.

·       It can be added in chicken.

·       Cinnamon can also be used to flavour cereals, bread-based dishes, such as toast, and fruits, especially apples.

·       It is used as an ingredient in some alcoholic beverages.

·       It can be added in green tea. Not only does it improve the taste but also helps in improving metabolism.

Delectable healthy desserts

Constantly we all search for food options that fill our stomach, provide us with nutrition and at the same time are low in calories. It is not easy to find a dish with this kind of combination, especially when we talk about desserts.  The first thing that comes to our mind when we think about desserts is lots of sugar. Following are some of the choices of mind boggling desserts that are exceptionally delicious and equally healthy:

1.     Hawaiian fruit bowl

Well, devour this truly Hawaiian experience without even a little bit of guilt as it will completely enrich you with vitamins that are essential to fight free radicals. Some of the fruits that should ideally be used are pineapple, muskmelon, bananas and strawberries. All that you have to do is combine all the fruits, brush with lemon juice and pour low fat custard over the fruits with vanilla cream.

2.     Apple crumble

It is a fiber rich, heavenly dessert that is mainly prepared with stewed apples and muesli. It helps in lowering cholesterol and satisfies craving for indulging in something sweet. The stewed apples have to be baked with muesli till the muesli turns golden brown in colour. One can also add some nuts to the muesli to enhance fatty acid content. Remember how we have always been taught that ‘An apple a day, keeps the doctor away’. Well, we are accomplishing that goal as well.

3.     Strawberry yoghurt

An innovative twist to the plain and boring yoghurt. All you need is low fat curd, low fat cream cheese, sugar substitute and crushed fresh strawberries. The outcome will be so creamy and scrumptious that you will not even realise that it’s a low calorie recipe.  It is a great alternative for those who are health conscious and also for those who do not like milk.

4.     Fruit cups

This lip-smacking fruity dessert is a powerhouse of anti-oxidants. The fruits topped with low fat cream cheese and poured with strawberry glaze make it a highly addictive dessert. All you need to do is combine all the fruits (pear, apple, mango, banana and grapes with low fat cream cheese in a bowl. Divide the fruits into four equal portions and put each portion in four individual big cups. Pour cream cheese over the fruits and add strawberry glaze over it.

5.     Chocolate sandesh

This one is especially for all the chocolate lovers who find it hard to resist their chocolate cravings. It provides only 80 calories per serving.  The good news is that you do not have to compromise on the taste and the texture. You can use low-fat paneer, low-fat cream cheese, instead of high-fat counterparts. Preparing chocolate sandesh is super easy. Combine paneer and sugar substitute in a bowl and mash it well. Add the cream cheese, cocoa powder and vanilla essence. Divide it into eight equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.

Here are some of the low-fat versions of desserts that we all can relish without counting the calories. So from now there is no need to forcefully kill your cravings. No more guilt phase.J