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Gilled Blackened Rib Eye with Creamed Spinach and Leek infused Hotel Butter

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Poached Salmon in Ravigote Sauce

Chris Ratel

100% Chardonnay Grapes

Cooking up a storm is always more exciting with some added seasoning, and Cajun seasoning is a spice blend that includes a mixture of several others. For people with a penchant for high-flavor cooking, Cajun seasoning adds just the right amount of zing to your home cooking. Those wishing to spice up their mealtimes can try making their own Cajun seasoning or buying the pre-mixed versions, bearing in mind that fresher is always better.

Cajun Spice

Cayenne Powder

Citric acid is often used for proper mineral supplementation of food, as an acidity regulator, and as a flavoring ingredient. Though not an antioxidant itself, citric acid enhances the activity of many beneficial antioxidants. All these properties offer a wide range of health benefits.

Citric Acid

Oregano contains: fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin E, iron, calcium, omega fatty acids, manganese, and typtophan. Oregano is also a rich source of: Vitamin K - an important vitamin which promotes bone growth, the maintenance of bone density, and the production of blood clotting proteins.

Dried Oregano

Known for its unique aroma and its strong, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens with its cooking, garlic is one of the most popular ingredients in all cuisines. Some studies have shown that it has antibacterial and potential anticancer properties. Other investigations state that it may also help regulate blood pressure and make blood thinner, thus protecting the heart. So go ahead and spice up your life with garlic!

Garlic

Garlic Powder

Because of its antibacterial properties, pepper is also used to preserve food. It is a rich source of manganese, iron, potassium, vitamin-C, vitamin K, and dietary fiber. Black pepper is also a very good anti-inflammatory agent.

Ground Black Pepper

Heavy cream is a healthy fat that helps keep your blood sugar stable between meals and snacks, which means consistent energy and brain power—not to mention it makes your coffee taste decadent!

Heavy Cream

Also known as koshering salt, it is specially recognized because of its flake-like shape. Even though all three salts- sea, table and kosher- contain the same amount of sodium per gram, kosher salt yields less sodium per tablespoon because of its coarser grain. In other words, it enhances the flavor of each ingredient while protecting your heart from an excessive sodium intake!!

Kosher Salt

Leeks are allium vegetables that are closely related to onions, garlic, shallots, and scallions. With a milder flavor and larger size, they work well added to everything from salads to soups, where they add beneficial fiber and bulk along with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant polyphenols.

Leeks

Plain, low-fat Greek yogurt is an inexpensive, easily accessible and highly nutritious substitute for mascarpone cheese in many dishes, thanks to its smooth, creamy consistency and neutral flavor. This yogurt is nutrient-dense, offering 23 grams of protein and 200 milligrams of calcium in a 1-cup serving.

Mascarpone Cheese

Paprika is a spice in the Capsicum family that doesn't just flavor your food, it provides a variety of nutrients from even a small amount. ... Not to mention the sweet, smoky flavor you'll get to enjoy. The anti-inflammatory properties of capsaicin are one of its strongest characteristics.

Paprika

The harder the cheese, the higher the calcium content! So parmesan is a marvelous source of calcium for your bones and teeth. Only a 1-ounce serving provides 33% of the daily value for calcium. Besides, it is also rich in high-quality proteins and phosphorus. It is worth noting that a small amount of vitamin D exists in parmesan, which is very difficult to find in food. Vitamin D is important to help build and maintain strong, calcified bones. Furthermore, parmesan is rich in umami taste!

Parmesan Cheese

Pasteurised Cream

Pasteurized Cream

Pasteurized Milk

Pearl Onions

Rennet

The American Heart Association recommends regular fish consumption: 2 servings per week of fatty fish. Salmon is one of them, and it is an excellent source of omega-3, an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that enhances cardiovascular health by modestly lowering blood pressure and stimulating blood circulation. It also helps reduce triglycerides, increase "good cholesterol" (HDL) and has anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore it helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Ongoing research might also demonstrate its importance for cognitive and behavioral function. In addition, salmon is a great source of high-quality protein and iron (heminic- easily absorbed iron) and may also be considered as a source of calcium when it is canned with the bones.

Salmon

Oral Rehydration Treatment: Salt is essential for sustaining the hydration levels of the body. It is extremely vital to maintain the electrolyte balance for the smooth functioning of the human organ systems. These electrolytes primarily entail magnesium, potassium, calcium, and sodium.

Salt

Shallot is a type of bulb vegetables that belongs to the amaryllis family. It is closely related with onion and garlic. Shallot is rich source of dietary fibers, vitamins A, B1, B6, B9 and C and minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese and copper. Like other types of onions, shallot releases allyl sulfide (gas) during the slicing. This substance reacts with the moisture from the air and creates sulfuric acid which irritates eyes and leads to the formation of tears.

Shallots

This food is very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Thiamin, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper and Manganese, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Iron and Potassium.

Smoked Paprika

Red onions, also known as Spanish onions, contain plenty of healthy essential nutrients as well as phytochemicals that provide long-term health benefits. Including red onions in your daily diet may help reduce your risk of chronic disease.

Spanish Onions

Raw in a salad or cooked in some dish, Popeye the sailor man probably ate it because it is a versatile veggie and has lots of nutrients in few calories. It is an excellent source of non-heminic iron and also dietary fiber which helps control appetite and normal bowel functioning, vitamin A (as carotenoids), vitamin K, folate, calcium and vitamin C. 

Spinach

Unpasteurised Milk

Butter, commonly known as makkhan, is a pure form of animal fat as it is prepared at home and fresh. Adding one teaspoon of butter in the diet is highly recommended as it is rich in antioxidants and contains carotene, vitamin A. In fact, lining rotis or parathas with butter or adding a teaspoon in hot rice is enough for reaping its health benefits.

Unsalted Butter

Drinking Water Helps Maintain the Balance of Body Fluids. Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature.

Water

White wine has many of the same positive health benefits as red wine. It, too, contains flavonoids that have antioxidant properties, which can help prevent cancer. 

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