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Today is the last day of 2012 and it’s only appropriate I wish all my loyal readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year filled with peace, joy, happiness, and health. With that, I’d like to complete this year’s final post with a highlight of the ten most popular recipes in seasaltwithfood for 2012. Parmesan, Herb, And Garlic Pull-Apart Bread                    Candied Bacon

This classic Malaysian condiment, Spicy Dried Shrimp Floss is a very versatile side dish. Here, I am enjoying it with just some steamed rice as a quick meal. It also tastes great as a savory bread spread, or used as a stuffing in baked pastries/buns. I usually make a big batch and store it in the freezer for later use. Just bring the floss back to room temperature when ready to serve. UPDATED: December 29th 2013 This is an updated post with a new video cooking guide. Spicy Dried Shrimp Floss Ingredients 300 grams Dried Shrimps, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes, drained and pounded
 4 Tbsp Peanut Oil ½ tsp Sea Salt or to taste
 1 Tbsp Sugar or to taste Kalamansi Limes, optional Sambal Paste 15 to 18 Dried Chilies, soaked in boiling water and drained well 6 Fresh Red Chilies, seeded 6 (150 g) Shallots, peeled and coarsely chopped
 3 Candlenuts 1 ½ tsp Roasted Shrimp Paste/Belachan Method Make the sambal paste: Blend the spice paste and cook on a moderate

If you love curries, you will enjoy this home styled chicken curry. This curry is simply delicious when served over some steamed rice or roti. It's a little spicy with lots of chicken chunks, potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs. This simple curry is also an ideal one-pot meal to feed family or friends during any gathering. Home-Styled Chicken Curry Ingredients 3 Pieces (about 600g) Chicken Breast (skinless), cut into chunks
 6 Yellow Flesh Potatoes, boiled, peeled, and cut into chunks 8 Hard-Boiled Eggs, peeled 1 Large Yellow Onion, chopped 3 Sprigs Curry Leaves 400 ml Coconut Milk 2 Cups Chicken Stock
 Sea Salt to taste Peanut Oil for cooking Curry Powder 4 Tbsp Chili Powder 1 ½ tsp Ground Turmeric 4 tsp Aniseed Powder 4 Tbsp Ground Coriander 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin 2 ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon Method
 Combine the chili powder, turmeric, aniseed, coriander, cumin, pepper, and cinnamon. Remove 2 tablespoon of the curry powder and season th

Whether you are just enjoying this on it's own or alongside a bowl of warm soup, this Garlic And Cheese Pull-Apart Pizza Bread tastes fantastic! This recipe is so flexible you can even substitute the cheese and flavoring with your favorites. Here I had used store-bought fresh pizza dough and filled them with Monterey Jack's cheese. Then, I seasoned it with garlic and onion powder, paprika, black pepper, sea salt, and some good-quality olive oil.   
 
 Garlic And Cheese Pull-Apart Pizza Bread Ingredients 2 Packets (about 620 grams) Fresh Pizza Dough (available at Whole Foods Market) ¼ Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil ½ tsp Spanish Paprika ½ tsp Garlic Powder ¼ tsp Onion Powder ½ tsp Sea Salt A few grinds of Black Pepper 180 g Monterey Jack Cheese, small-diced

 Loaf Pan-lightly oiled


 Method Preheat the oven to 375˚F.

 Mix together the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper in a medium sized bowl.  Press down the dough

This hearty and heartwarming Roasted Vegetable Soup is just wonderful, and it's an ideal soup for vegetarians too. The soup has a wonderful natural sweet flavor from the caramelize red peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. For a complete meal, you may serve it warm with your favorite bread or with some Garlic Cheese Pull-Apart Pizza Bread on the side. The recipe for the Pizza Bread will be available on my next post. Roasted Vegetable Soup Ingredients 6 Red Bell Peppers, seeded and halved 6 Roma Tomatoes, halved
 1 Large Yellow Onion, peeled and quartered 1 Whole Garlic cut off the very tip of the head 1 Eggplant 1 ½ Extra-Virgin Olive Oil ¼ tsp Chili Flakes Sea Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper 3 Cups Vegetable Broth Some chopped Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley

 Method



 Preheat the oven to 425˚F. In a large roasting pan, combine red peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili flakes, oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Arrange the peppers and tomatoes sk

I'd like to share this fantastic Raspberry Scones recipe with you today. They are filled with jam and baked until golden delicious. The scones taste scrumptious straight from the oven and it's perfect with a cup of tea of coffee. Raspberry Scones Ingredients 2-½ Cups (300 g)Sifted All-Purpose Flour
 1/3 Cup (65 g) Sugar
 2 tsp Baking Powder
 ¼ tsp Sea Salt ½ Cup/1 Stick Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed ¾ Cup Buttermilk 1 tsp Vanilla Extract ½ Cup Raspberry Jam Glaze
 2 Tbsp Buttermilk Method

 With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 375˚F. Line a cookie sheet with 2 layer of parchment paper. 

 In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the butter and pulse until the butter pieces are pea-sized. Add the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and pulse just long enough to moisten the flour. 
 On a floured surface, flatten the dough with your hands or roll out to about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick. Using 2½ inch round cookie

These delicate snow-dusted Lemon Cookies have a wonderful lemon and almond flavor. The cookies are rich, crumbly, and melt in the mouth. They are simple to put together and make a lovely Christmas gift too.    Lemon Cookies Ingredients 1 Stick (1/2 Cup/4 oz) Unsalted Butter, softened at room temperature ½ Cup (65 g) Confectioner’s/Powder Sugar Zest of 1 Lemon 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice ½ Cup (56 g) Ground Almond 1 Cup (120 g) All-Purpose Flour 1 Tbsp Corn Flour/Starch A Pinch of Sea Salt ¼ Cup of Confectioner’s/Powder Sugar, for dusting 
 Method
 Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a baking tray with a piece of parchment paper. In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon beat the butter and sugar until soft and creamy. Mix in lemon zest, juice, and ground almonds until well blended. Add the flour, salt, mixing only until it is incorporated into the dough.
 Pull off a tablespoon of dough and roll with your hand into a short rope, and shape into crescents, or roll into a longer r

My family loves seafood, and this Shrimp Scampi recipe is one of their favorites! It's a really easy recipe to follow, and it tastes fantastic. The sauce is cooked with garlic, lemon, parsley, and some chili flakes to give it the extra kick. Serve up the fresh shrimps and the tasty garlic sauce with some of your favorite pasta for a wonderful and complete meal. Shrimp Scampi Ingredients 1 lb Shelled White Shrimps,rinsed and patted dry with paper towel 1 ½ tsp Chili Flakes 6 Cloves Garlic, chopped Zest of 1 Large Lemon 3 Tbsp Chopped Flat-leaf Parsley 1 Tbsp Breadcrumbs 8 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Sea Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter 1 Box of Pasta (454 g), cook as per manufacturer’s instruction Lemon Wedges Method Preheat the oven to 450˚F. Pour the olive oil in a large baking dish. Place in the oven for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the oil is hot. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the shrimps, chili flakes, garlic, lemon ze

General Tso's chicken is one of North America's favorite Chinese-takeaway dishes. It's also a really easy dish to whip up at home when you feel like skipping your local Chinese restaurant. Do try making it using this recipe when you get the chance. It's a much tastier and healthier option as well. You can always adjust the sweetness and spiciness level to suit your palate and personal preference. General Tso's Chicken Ingredients 4 Pieces /450 g Skinless and boneless Chicken Thighs, cubed (about ¾-inch pieces) 1 Egg 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
 A pinch of Sea Salt A few dashes of White Pepper 2 ½ Tbsp Corn Flour 8 to 10 Dried Chilies, cut into smaller pieces 2 Cloves Garlic, chopped ½ inch Ginger, sliced 3 Stalks Scallion, sliced 1 tsp Roasted Sesame Oil Oil for deep-frying For the sauce:
 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine
 1 Tbsp White Rice Vinegar 2 tsp White Sugar
 6 Tbsp Chicken Stock or Water 1 tsp Corn Flour

A warm bowl of this delicious Nyonya Laksa is just another perfect fix for the current cooler weather. This Laksa uses fresh thick rice noodles, which can be easily found at most Asian's grocers. The mild curry coconut soup is made of spice paste, pounded dried shrimps, coconut milk, chicken broth, and pandan leaves. When ready to serve, just ladle the curry soup onto the noodles and sprinkle with a generous amount of bean sprouts, tofu puffs, prawns, fish cakes, hard-boiled eggs, Daun Kesum (or Vietnamese mint), chili sauce, and some Kalamansi lime juice. The list of ingredients might seem like a lot; but, rest assured it's pretty easy to prepare, and it will be worth your effort! Nyonya Laksa Ingredients 2 lbs Fresh Thick Rice Noodles (Lai Fun/Laksa Noodles), scalded and drained 2 Packs (2 x 90 g) Tofu Puffs, halved 300 g Bean Sprouts, scalded 300 g Prawns, cooked and shelled 200 g Fish Cakes, sliced 1 Bunch Daun Kesum/Vietnamese Mints, finely sliced 8 Hard-boi