Food Blooging 100 VLOG: Episode 1

The Food Blogging 100 team is excited to present Episode 1 of the Food Blogging 100 VLOG.

In today's episode our aim is to allow our followers to get more acquainted with the team as Con, Elizabeth and Farbod each introduce you to one of their favourite recipes.

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“Prosciutto, Provolone, Mushroom Pizza – Cattivo”

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Tom Yum Goong: Spicy Thai Soup

Tom Yum Goong is a spicy shrimp soup that originates from Central Thailand and is widely served in neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore.

A blend of fragrant lemongrass, chili, galangal, lime leaves, shallots, lime juice and fish sauce is the foundation for the classic soup whilst fresh prawns and straw mushrooms lend it body.

Tom Yum Goong is a delicious journey into traditional Thai cooking as the sour-spicy-hot taste leaves you wanting more.

You can find a full recipe and directions for preparing Tom Yum Goong and the following link:

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/30431/tom+yum+soup

Tom Yum Goong Image taken from:

http://www.panix.com/~clay/cookbook/images/tom-yum-goong.jpg

Pastitsio: Traditional Greek Baked Pasta

Pastitsio is a Greek and Mediterranean baked pasta dish including ground beef and bechamel sauce in its best-known form.

The typical Greek version has a bottom layer that is bucatini or other tubular pasta, with cheese and egg as a binder; a middle layer of ground beef, veal or lamb with tomato and cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice; another layer of pasta: and a top layer of sauce, varying from an egg-based custard to a flour-based Bechamel or a Bechamel with cheese. Grated cheese is often sprinkled on top. Pastitsio is a common dish, and is often served as a main course, with a salad.

A link to a classic Greek pastitsio recipe can be found here: http://realgreekrecipes.blogspot.com.au/2008/11/greek-pastichio.html

Empalmes: Mexican Antojito

Empalmes are a delicacy in the town of Zuazua in Nuevo Leon, Mexico and are often served as a snack between meals.

Empalmes are known as an ‘Antojito’ in Mexico which translates to ‘little cravings’. These filled and grilled tortillas are simple to prepare yet deliciously addictive.

The main ingredients needed to create traditional Empalmes are:

- Pinto beans
- Fresh or dried piquin chiles
- Vegetable oil
- Fresh oregano leaves
- Corn tortillas

These days you may find Empalmes with many other fillings however this recipe is where it all began.

You can find the recipe and directions for preparing Empalmes at the following link:

http://thelatinkitchen.com/r/recipe/empalmes

Empalmes Image taken from:

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Blog Post by Nick

Akbar Mashti: Persian dessert

Hey guys, This is a very delicate Persian ice cream called "akbar mashti". It consists of rose water, saffron, milk, ice cream and pistachios and is a relatively easy dish to prepare. With the saffron it the ice cream it adds another dimension to the ice cream making it a very sweet dish. This ice cream traces back to 400 BC to the Persian empire. A link to recipe can be found here: http://www.aashpazi.com/saffronicecream

Indian street food

Hey guys this video, will give you an idea of what traditional Indian street food looks like. For almost a tenth of the price of Australian takeway food in India you can traditional homemade street food, which provides absolutely amazing flavour. Depending on which part of India you are in there are various locational specialties which must be tried. For example the south of India is known very much for its seafood and spicy currry dishes.

Hope this article provided you guys with a look into indian street food. Stay tuned for more ideas!!!