Ah, at last good bye February and March it is. Come join us for awhile, we're a good group. Some of us dabble in writing or art or both. Some of us just drink coffee or tea and stay awhile.
Got something to share? Whether it's writing or art, you'll fit right in. Come on, join us. This is like our own personal club to inspire, give feedback on your manuscript or work of art. Creativity is a process.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
March Open Thread
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Words & Brush Recipe Corner: HOW TO MAKE THE BEST ONE POT CHICKEN RICE
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST ONE POT CHICKEN RICE
Ingredients: Chicken Marinate ½ kg boneless chicken ½ tsp salt 2 tbsp plain yogurt 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste ¼ tsp turmeric ½ tsp red chili One Pot Preparation 3 tbsp cooking oil ½ cup sliced onion 2 bay leaves ¼ tsp ginger paste 1 ½ cup-soaked basmati rice 1 tsp salt 1 ½ cup hot coconut milk 1 cup hot water ½ tsp garam masala 1 ½ tbsp fresh coriander 1 tsp ghee Instructions: 1. Mix the chicken pieces with salt, yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric, and red chili 2. Saran wrap and marinate for 15 minutes 3. Place the chicken in a pot with cooking oil and cook until brown for 10-12 minutes on low-medium heat 4. Remove the chicken pieces, add sliced onions, splash of water, bay leaves, ginger paste and rice that has been soaked for 30 minutes 5. Pour hot coconut milk and hot water 6. Place the chicken back into the pot 7. Cook for 10-15 minutes on low-medium heat with the lid on 8. Sprinkle garam masala, chopped coriander leaves, and ghee 9. Give it one last stir before serving 10. Ready to Enjoy!
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Friday, February 24, 2023
Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 24th February 2023, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome
Easy listening music and chat, Friday 24th February 2023, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome!
Enjoy some good music here on Words & Brush, it's your free choice so please post any of your favorite music of all genres!
The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man (1965)
Jolene - The Petersens
Eve Of Destruction · Barry McGuire
Tu Vuo' Fa' L'Americano - Hetty & the Jazzato Band
Cajun Country Revival - You Won't Be Satisfied
Amy Macdonald - This Is The Life
Eagles - Hotel California
The Dead South - In Hell I'll Be In Good Company
Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Words & Brush Recipe Corner: 30 Minute Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
30 Minute Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
By Spice Eats, YouTube, Aug 14, 2021
Ingredients for Chicken Stir Fry: Prep Time - 15 mins Cooking Time - 15 mins (Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon) - Boneless Chicken - 1 lb or 450 gms (cut into bite sized pieces) Seasoning for the Chicken: - Salt- 1/2 tsp - White Pepper Powder- 1/2 tsp - Dark Soy Sauce- 1/2 tsp Vegetables: - Broccoli florets- 2 US cup measure (100 gms) - Carrots, sliced- 1 US cup measure (90 gms) - Red Bell Pepper- 1 US cup measure (90 gms) - Yellow Bell Pepper- 1 US cup measure (90 gms) - Garlic, chopped- 2 tsp (around 4 cloves) - Ginger, chopped- 1.5 tsp Stir Fry Sauces: - Chicken Stock- 1/4 cup (can use readymade low sodium chicken broth/stock too) - Dark Soy Sauce- 2.5 tsp - Red Chilli Sauce- 3 tsp - Honey- 1 tbsp - Corn slurry- 2 tsp corn flour/starch (Mixed in 1 tbsp water) - Sesame Oil- 2 tsp Other Ingredients: - Oil- 2-3 tbsp - Salt- to season - Pepper Powder- 1/4 tsp Preparation: Cut the boneless chicken into bite sized pieces. Take out the broccoli florets, cut the carrots into slices and the red & yellow peppers into cubes. Also peel and chop the garlic and ginger. Process: - Heat oil in a wok and add the chicken pieces. Give a stir for 30 secs and then add salt & white pepper powder to season the chicken. - Now stir fry on high heat for around 2-3 mins and then add 1/2 tsp Dark Soy Sauce. Give a mix and continue to stir fry on high heat for another 2-3 mins till the water has completely dried up and the chicken is fried and browned. - Remove and set aside on a plate. - In the same oil, add the chopped garlic & ginger. Give a stir for 15 secs and then add the sliced carrots and cubed red & yellow peppers. Mix and stir fry on high heat for 1 minute before adding the broccoli florets. Also add salt to season (a pinch) and 1/4 tsp pepper powder. Give a mix and continue to stir fry on high heat for 2 mins. - Now add the sautéed chicken pieces and give a mix on high heat for 1 minute. - Add the Dark Soy Sauce, Chicken broth, Red Chilli Sauce and honey. Give a mix and stir fry on high heat for around 2 mins till the sauce has nearly dried up. - Now add the corn slurry and the sesame oil, give a mix and continue to stir fry on high heat for 1 min till all the sauce has dried up and coats the chicken and vegetables.
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Friday, February 17, 2023
Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 17th February 2023, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome
Easy listening music and chat, Friday 17th February 2023, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome!
Enjoy some good music here on Words & Brush, it's your free choice so please post any of your favorite music of all genres!
Hillary Klug - Swallowtail Jig - Irish Fiddle Tune
Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
Tom Jones "It's Not Unusual"
Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man
Djangology – Tatiana Eva Marie
Nat King Cole - Mona Lisa
Take Me To Church - Piano / Vocal Hozier Cover ft. Morgan James
All About That Bass The Whiskey Sours
Chopin - Nocturne op.9 No.2
Where Is My Mind? - Pixies ft. Allison Young
Monday, February 13, 2023
Words & Brush Recipe Corner: Pasta Bolognese, delicious pasta sauce
Pascale’s Kitchen: Pasta Bolognese, how to make the delicious pasta sauce.
Makes 6-8 servings.
Ingredients for sauce:
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 carrots, cut into cubes
- 2-3 celery stalks, cut into little pieces
- 5 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 500 gr. ground beef
- 1 cup tomatoes, cut into pieces
- 100 gr. tomato paste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1½ - 2 cups beef or vegetable broth, or water
- 8-10 basil leaves, chopped finely (chop them just before adding them to the sauce so they don’t turn black)
- 1 package (400 gr.) pasta, any type
- 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- packet of pasta
Directions
Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion pieces and sauté until they become translucent. Add the carrots, celery and garlic and continue sautéing for 2-3 more minutes.
Add the ground beef and continue cooking, making sure to break up the clumps of minced as much as possible, until the beef is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and liquid. Stir, cover the pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Lower the heat, then add the basil leaves. If there’s not enough liquid, you can add ¼ cup at a time until the sauce reaches the desired thickness. Taste and adjust seasoning. Continue cooking over low heat for another 30 minutes.
While the sauce is cooking, prepare the pasta according to directions on the packaging. Drain the pasta, and rinse it lightly with water. Return the pasta to the pot, add olive oil and salt, and stir. Serve pasta, with 2-3 spoonfuls of Bolognese sauce on top.
Level of difficulty: Easy-medium Time: 40 minutes Status: Meat
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