THE RED

THERAPY
Learn How Red Foods can up-lift you
SPRING AFFAIR
CUTS OF BEEF
RED VELVET CAKE
A guide to the leanest selections
A pleasure
Sweet enjoyment in one bite
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Falling in love is as common as tea, especially in the
case of food. If I ask you or you ask your friends and they
ask their peers, the answer will remain as it is; that we all
love food! What we dont do and is in fact something you
and we here at METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan will work
towards establishing is, let food love us back.
Times have changed, things have picked pace and
weve all come to run busy lives. The only way to get a
satiating bite that dwells in the glory of your inner peace
is by having a cook somewhere fancy, redene what
satiating is and make you want it. Not because you cant
cook, but because you dont have the hours to spare
to think what will do the magic for you. We, at METRO
Cash & Carry Pakistan, will suggest for you foods and
tricks that will let food keep up with you and therefore be
there in times of fanatical cravings. Were not just talking
fast here, were talking letting you pick for yourself what
your favourites are and reason them in. Whatever you
eat after that will, most denitely, satisfy your appetite in
the manner it deserves. For that, youve got to love us
back.
Before you ip the page, you would want to know why
we went red for this edition. It may come across as an
implied celebratory rework performance towards the
cause of love and we respect your line of interpretation
but red stands for another signicant chord that may
be playing you right now; REVITALIZATION. This is our
ofcial goodbye to winters and a hearty hello to spring,
vigour and the gusto that follows!
Your INSPIRATIONS Team
METRO CASH
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PAKISTAN
BREAKFAST
ON A SUNDAY
TOMATO
SOUP
GLASSWARE
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CUTS OF BEEF
SPRING
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KETCHUP
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A pleasure;
fresh and dried.
Beautiful small shaped fruits
that are dressed in scarlet
red colour, attired with little
seeds and caped with green
hats, strawberries are those
fresh and juicy fruits that are
packed with multiple benets.
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Dont hold back on coffee, for this stimulant does, indeed, grow on trees! What youll be surprised to nd out is that coffee is actually just a seed
inside a bright RED berry. History says Ethiopian shepherds came to notice how their goats became hyper shindig after having coffee berries
and thus discovered what caffeine was meant to do to the world. Coffee is now the worlds second most traded commodity. Here are some
popular ways you can get a kick out of coffee:
Available at all METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan outlets
I love the fact that METRO Cash & Carry Pakistans bakery always
provides fresh and healthy items. Whenever I pass by, the aroma
of the bakery attracts me so much that I end up buying something
from it, may it be just a loaf of their Fine Food bread! But what I just
cant miss having are the croissants, rusks and cakes of METRO
Cash & Carry Pakistans bakery. Love them.
Talha Waseem
METRO Cash & Carry Pakistans fruit and vegetable section is the
perfect place where one can nd fresh fruits and veggies -- Citrus
fruits and green vegetables are recognized as those functional
foods which act as antioxidants and anti-cancer constituents.
Whenever I go there, I always nd fresh juicy fruits and vegetables
in stock.
The rst time I came to METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan, I was
totally thrilled to see how they have displayed their spices that
came fresh from the core. If you cant nd your desired spice there,
they also have the grocery section where local branded spices are
keptleaving no chance of going to any other store. I was never
comfortable with branded Garam Masala, but I have to say that
METRO Cash & Carry Pakistans Garam Masala is the best Ive
used by far.
Mrs. Naila Wajahat
Related to roses, strawberries come in
different sizes and are found seasonally. This
avorful fruit is packed with nutrients.
A single cup of these red berries every day
can entertain your body with 150 percent of
Vitamin C. They also act as a good source
of minerals, bre, folic acid and manganese.
Also known to be the symbol of Venus -- the
Goddess of Love, they have low fat content
and calories. Enjoy this scrumptious fruit
of love every spring. If your taste buds miss
out the juicy taste of strawberries in season,
then worry not as METRO Cash & Carry
Pakistan brings you the opportunity to feast
upon frozen strawberries all around the year.
Through our imports all around the year,
you can never miss out on the benets of
strawberries.
COFFEE...ANYONE?
METRO CASH & CARRY AT ARIZONA GRILL METRECOMMENDED
PEOPLES SAY
STRAW-
BERRIES
Heres a sneak peak interview with your
favourite steak house Arizona Grills
Purchase Manager: Mohammad Qasim.
With 15 years of experience in the same
field, Qasim regards METRO Cash & Carry
Pakistan as the best bulk buying store.
The amount of convenience it gives is
unimaginable and we cannot think of
any other store except METRO Cash &
Carry Pakistan says Qasim. He further
emphasized on the guaranteed freshness,
unbeatable quality and compatible prices.
Their comprehensive supplies of products
enrich the quality of our experience.
METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan remains
the steak houses preferred supplier,
according to the team at Arizona. Even
an emergency call at 2A.M. in the night
is attended and catered to. They have
the best service in town. We are proud
of our working relationship with METRO
Cash & Carry Pakistan. From fries to chilli
sauce and mustard jars, the store helps us
deliver tantalizing and sizzling ingredients.
Coffee Coffee Whitener Coffee Maker Coffee Mugs
Espresso
Espresso
ESPRESSO
MILK FOAM
Espresso Mochiato
ESPRESSO
Espresso Con Panna
WHIPPED CREAM
ESPRESSO
Cappucino
STEAMED MILK
ESPRESSO
MILKED FOAM
Flat White
STEAMED MILK
ESPRESSO
Caffe Breve
STEAMED 1/2 & 1/2
ESPRESSO
MILKED FOAM
Latte Macchiato
STEAMED MILK
ESPRESSO
Americano
Espresso ESPRESSO
HOT WATER
Caf au Lait
Espresso COFFEE
MILK
Caffe Latte
STEAMED MILK
ESPRESSO
MILKED FOAM
Red Eye
Espresso ESPRESSO
COFFEE
Caffe Mocha
ESPRESSO
WHIPPED CREAM
STEAMED MILK
CHOCOLATE SYRUP
HORECA RECTANGULAR
DINNER PLATES
BEEF AT METRO
METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan provides
you with the professional high-quality
ceramic tableware. From dining hall
to kitchen, we offer various kinds of
solutions so that customers can really
enjoy one-stop shopping at METRO
Cash & Carry Pakistan. The special
rectangular HoReCa dinner plates are
perfect for ne dining and fast food.
METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan is very proud to offer
the best quality beef. All sorts of beef is renowned for
its quality, tenderness and incomparable avourand
it is only available at METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan.
Purchase Manager:
Mohammad Qasim
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SPRING TOMATOPARMESAN BRUSCHETTA
INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS:
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t is a vegetable, though it is often mistaken for a fruit. It is luscious,
succulent and scrumptious. It can be served cold, warm, and raw
or cooked to perfection. Some use it as a core ingredient, many just
use to make their dish taste divine. Tomatoes come in every colour
except blue! You can nd them in red, orange, yellow, green and even
purple! They appeal to all senses of taste. They are soft and tender.
They can be prepared in more ways than any vegetable around the
globe. A few examples can be; baked, stuffed, raw, breaded, pureed,
sliced, diced, or mashed.
They also come in all shapes and sizes. The question stands, which
ones are the best? Best for what you may ask. Tomato soup of
course!
Tomato soup can be prepared in many styles. It may be smooth
in texture and creamy. It can also be prepared using chunks of
tomatoes or small pieces. The most popular recipe for tomato soup
includes Gazpacho and sour cream.
Tomato soup is known to be prepared within minutes as the recipe
isnt that complex, all because of the succulent taste of tomatoes.
The simplest of form can be just made out of chicken/vegetable
stock, some herbs and just tomatoes. Add a little cream and youll
end up making delicious creamy tomato soup. It is that simple.
METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan brings you the highest quality
tomatoes at its stores to choose from.
T O M A T O
SOUP
If the tomato soup sits in the pan too long, a heavy film will
form over the top. Breaking it up will just make chunks, so
the best way to avoid this problem is to serve your soup
immediately. Dont stop stirring until you are ready to dish it
out. And of course, no one wants to eat food made by an
angry cook, so dont forget to serve with a smile!
Sunday is no normal day and spending it
like one will be criminal on your part. It is
the sort of day when you can sit facing
a chicken; stare deep with intent into its
eyes and end up laying an egg. How? Its
your day. Whatever you think or say goes.
With so much power to yourself, how
would you want to make use of it? We
propose you pat your belly and let it know
that its not alone in the quest towards
happiness. Because on this particular
day, you can afford for it what working
day circumstances cannot afford for you;
culinary euphoria!
Too complicated a word to operate on a
Sunday? Lets call it bliss.
What better way to tell yourself you love
yourself Spring Tomato-Parmesan
Bruscetta.
Preheat broiler to high. Cut bread into
slices 1-inch thick. Place on a baking
sheet; drizzle with oil.
In a bowl combine garlic, tomatoes and
cheese. Season with salt and pepper to
taste. Top each slice evenly with tomato
mixture. Broil 2 minutes or until bread is
toasted. Remove from oven; sprinkle with
basil. Serve warm.
Get the fresh out-of-the-oven
French bread from METRO
Cash & Carry Pakistan live
bakery.
Use freshly ground spices
to give your bruscetta a
wholesome scent. If you have
trouble finding those, you
can always walk over to METRO Cash &
Carry Pakistans spices and herbs section
to pick your favourites.
Tomatoes Turbo Mixer Soup Bowls Soup Spoons
1 loaf unsliced french bread
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup grated parmesan
Chopped fresh basil leaves
Available at all METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan outlets
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DRY HERBS & SPICES
METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan houses the top quality herbs and spices used in
preparing various local as well as continental dishes.
Herbs are used to enhance the natural flavour of food. They are used with a proclivity
to add freshness, balance and exquisite taste to every dish. They may also be used
for presentations; as they make a dish look livelier. The aroma of METRO Cash & Carry
Pakistans fresh herbs such as coriander is just going to lift you up and make you
come back for more. There are some herbs that are definitely better fresh than dried
such as rosemary. Dried herbs available at METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan are able to
better preserve the essential oils and are infinitely fresher than the dried herbs youll
find on other market shelves.
Many people use the term broadly to mean all seasonings. In fact, spices are really
the seeds, fruit, roots, buds or bark of aromatic plants that usually grow in tropical
countries.
In the past, spices were used to mask the taste of foods that had spoiled. Nowadays,
we use spices to titillate our taste buds and try something new. Spices can transform
an everyday dish into a signature dish that gets its flavour from the cooks secret
blend. In concocting such blends, cooks must of course take into account their
guests tolerance for hot foods.
Spices are sold whole, ground, powdered, as flakes or in bags. For maximum
fragrance and flavour, buy spices whole and crush them just before using them. The
aroma of ground and powdered spices fade more quickly. Keep spices in airtight
bottles or jars, away from heat and light. Never store spices close to the stove. Smell
spices periodically and discard any that have lost their aroma.
Cinnamon Rosemary
Chili pepper
Cardamom
Turmeric Powder
Dry Coriander
Cloves
Cumin
TRY OUR SPECIAL BREADSTICK WITH TOMATO SOUP
Available at all METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan outlets
Available at all METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan outlets
CUTS OF BEEF
EYES ROUND ROAST
SHANK CROSSCUTS
TOP ROUND STEAK
T BONE STEAK
95% LEAN GROUND
FLAT HALF OF A BRISKET BEEF
Since this constitutes the outer hip portion,
which is well exercised, the rough texture
requires marinating. The bright side is, it
has less than 1.4g of fat per oz.
Cut from the hind shank or fore shank
perpendicular to the bone, it dwells in rich
and complex flavour and contains only
1.8g of fat per oz.
It is a round primal cut of beef. More
flavourful and tender than other cuts from
the round with only 2.17g of total fat per
oz.
T bone steak is cut closer to the front of
the short loin and contains a small section
of the tenderloin. It is one of the most in
demand steaks and contains 2.53g fat per
oz.

Relatively cheaper and quick cooking
option. Contains only 0.6g of saturated fat
per oz.
Comes from the breast section and is cut
from the rear portion of lean meat and
fat closest to the plate layers. The breast
and rib bones are removed. Contains only
4.96g of fat per oz.
Weve all had health magazines toss fat content ratings for beef at our appetites and weve all had them demoralize our love for good
food. But is that reason enough to avoid oven roasts and juicy steaks? No, right? Follow this simple index of the leanest cuts of meat
and simply request any when shopping at the meat section at METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan.
A guide to the leanest selections
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THE
RED
THERAPY
Are your bones cracking?
Are you feeling low? Then
hit the fridge rather than the
medicine box and indulge in
Red food therapy!!
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he red food therapy is lately emerging as the best
prevention against various lifestyle related day-to-day
diseases. But why should you go for red coloured
food items only?
The red colour in vegetable and fruits contains phytonutrients
like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, hesperidin and lycopene
components that prevent various ailments causing problems
in our daily routine. They regulate blood pressure levels, lower
down the cholesterol levels, reduce tumour growth and also
limit risks of cancer.
DID YOU KNOW?
In Italy the various antipasti are
often presented in a glass show-
case or counter. Here the guest
can select his favourites and put
together his own starter plate.
FOR BODY
Tomatoes
Now heres an everyday vegetable that is filled with more than 25 vital
nutrients. For various years, lycopene present in tomatoes has been
acting as a cancer-preventing agent. They act against the growth of
various cancers. Through chromium and Vitamin B2 present in this
vegetable, migraine attacks are reduced and sugar levels are con-
trolled.
Apples
Want to lose your weight? Or want to lower the risk of digestive
conditions? One medium crisp and fresh apple everyday can help
you! Filled with fibres and vitamin C, apples protect the cells in the
body from damage. You can allow your taste buds to feast on various
types of apples served at METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan all around
the year. So isnt it better that you pop an apple rather than popping a
pill? Follow the red food therapy and enjoy a healthy life!
FOR MIND
Red Bell Pepper
Packed with two powerful antioxidants
Vitamin C and A, red bell pepper acts as a
powerful vegetable in terms of normal brain
function and development. Also, they make
norepinephrine and serotonin hormones that
inuence mood and regulate the body clock.
Regardless of the fact that red bell pepper is
a veggie of March, you can get it all around the
year at METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan through our
imports.
Cherries
Tangy and redelicious; cherries are packed with minerals and
vitamins. They are low in fat and calories and are those luscious
fruits that have antioxidants which regulate natural sleeping pattern,
make memory strong and aid with jet lag. At METRO Cash & Carry
Pakistan, you can get fresh cherries that are extracted from the
core. You can also get them in frozen packs and tin packing if fresh
cherries are not in season.
FOR SOUL
Watermelons
Apart from their cancer-ghting lycopene,
watermelons act as a powerful source of vitamin B1,
vitamin B6 and folic acid. The B vitamins present in
this fruit reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer and
also act as an ultra-low calorie fruit having amino
acid that affects the blood vessels. At METRO Cash
& Carry Pakistan, you can enjoy fresh and juicy
watermelons and make your heart healthy.
Raspberries
Lately, medical research has shown that regular consumption of
raspberries is benecial for age-related macular degeneration, allergies,
diabetes, heart disease, cancer and pains. In case of antioxidants, these
fruits rank the highest. At METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan, you can feast
upon the benets and juicy taste of Raspberries off and on the season.
Dont worry if the season doesnt bring raspberries for you; METRO Cash
& Carry Pakistan will provide you with frozen raspberries all around the
year!
DID YOU KNOW?
Raspberries contain a very strong fat-burning substance (ketone), which melts human fat 3 times
more than fat burning ingredient of peppers (capsaicin).
DID YOU KNOW ?
Peppers are actually fruits because they are
produced from a flowering plant and
contain seeds.
Red bell peppers are sweeter and have
more than twice the Vitamin C than green
ones.
Red Apples are
more efcient than
caffeine in keeping
people awake in
the morning.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The best place to tap to have ketchup pour out
more quickly from the bottle is right where it
begins to narrow into a neck.
Or try putting a drinking straw down to the bottom
of the bottle. The airow to the bottom from the
straw allows the ketchup to pour out easily. If
this signicantly goes against your mature self
perception, have your kids do it for you and it will
go by unnoticed.
If the Philippines can create a hit out of banana
ketchup, there are denitely no do-nots for this
sauce.
A
re you tired of driving your food into the same old sauce in
the quest to give it flavour? Does that very flavour now come
across as no flavour at all? Does this article sound more like
roadside banners for weight loss pills concocted under the surveil-
lance of blaringly creepy old men?
The solution we have to offer actually works and that makes all the
difference!
This is to ketchup and to its astounding powers to change spirit and
retain interest!
BASIC BARBECUE SAUCE
Ketchup makes a good base for a sweet and savoury barbecue
sauce that you can use on everything from tempuras to steaks.
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 large hard-boiled egg, peeled and nely chopped
1 clove garlic, nely chopped
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, nely chopped
1 tablespoon green olives, nely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
KETCHUP CREATIONS
PREPARATION:
Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl till properly mixed. Refrigerate for
a few hours before serving.
COCKTAIL SAUCE
SWEET & SOUR SAUCE
THOUSAND ISLAND
DRESSING
Ketchup doesnt work well at all with sea food but this does and
excellently so.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (such as tabasco)
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl till properly mixed. Refrigerate for
a few hours before serving.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon powdered
ginger
1 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
PREPARATION:
Whisk rst ve ingredients and
3/4 cup of water in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil while whisking. Reduce heat to low, and let
mixture simmer for a few minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in the remaining
water and whisk until smooth. Add dissolved cornstarch to saucepan
and whisk. Continue whisking and cooking sauce for three minutes, over
low heat until its thickened. Store covered in the refrigerator. Rene with
a little olive oil and chopped parsley and serve.
This is not just a salad dressing. In fact, you can use it on all types
of sandwiches as well.
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 large hard-boiled egg, peeled and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon green olives, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl till properly mixed. Refrigerate for
a few hours before serving.
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NO ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES
METROs exclusive Own Brands available all METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan outlets
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A good drink is best
enjoyed in a glass
that complements its
taste, smell, and
appearance. METRO
Cash & Carry
Pakistan provides
you with an exquisite
variety of glassware.
From Tumblers to
Stemwares, we
have it all up for
grabs.
Irish coffee glass, the name
says it all. It is a one handed
groove shaped glass. Not
just coffee but tea can be
served in it as well. Irish
coffee in an Irish coffee
glass is a mixture of coffee
and a scoop of delicious ice
cream on top.
Flat bottom drink-
ing glasses are known
as Tumblers. They
include glasses such as
Collins glass and High
ball glass both best used
for mixed drinks.
Stemware is drinkware that stands on stems above a
base. They include glasses best served for cocktails and
tropical drinks. Stemware glasses are best used to serve
fruit punches; they are decorated by rimming flavoured
sugar around it. A paper umbrella or a lime wedge are
added accessories to make your drink more enticing.
Goblet glass also known
as the Ice tea glass
have medium or small
stems with a round base.
These are what you find
usually at restaurants and
banquets.
Snifter glass is a pear-shaped
glass, narrowing at the top
to intensify the aroma of a
drink. It can be used to serve
fresh fruit juices or even
homemade ice cream with
fruits.
Pilsner glass, a tall glass
that is tapered to a short
stem at the bottom, used
especially to serve delectable
smoothies with a cherry on
top to give it the freshness it
procures.
A Pint glass is like a drinking
ship. Its barmy appearance
makes it perfect for fizzy
drinks.
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Cocktail glass Cordial glass
Ice tea glass Seidal Coffee glass
Cooler glass
Goblet glass
Old fashioned glass Rocks glass
Highball glass
Wine glass (Stemware)
Old fashioned glass
INSPIRATIONS SPRI NG 2013
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s the weather gets warmer on the eastern coast, people are drawn outdoors to enjoy the traditional warm weather cooking. Gone are
the hot coffees and soups and are replaced by stews and cold fresh juices. Chili cooking? Steak grilling? Absolutely!!
The famous phrase spring is in the air refers to March showers freshly mown grass and aromas of new blooms. Add aroma of food
grilling in this season and there you gosummer is just around the corner! Enjoying the spring season to the most with some lovely ideas
and suggestions by Chef Sarah, she shares her spring affair with us.
Sara Adnan has attained a Professional Certification in the field of Culinary Arts and Chefs training and for the last three years she has been
working in many esteemed hotel kitchens like Avari Lahore and Sunfort. Master in all sections of kitchen, she is also the winner of food
competition held at Lahore Expo. She now runs her own Catering & Service business by the name of Chef on Board.
Naturally fresh
SPRING
AFFAIR
Chef Sarah plans to
prepare an evening
supper for her
friends. She
welcomes the
blooming spring
season by treating
her special ones.
THE MENU
Mix fruit punch.
Strawberry date salad.
Stuffed chicken breasts with feta,
spinach and nuts served with
white sauce.
Mashed potatoes and side
vegetables.
Chocolate peanut butter pie
parfait.
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Chicken Breasts Spinach Potatoes
Salad Bowl
Strawberries
HoReCa Plates
Dates Oranges
The wonderful light of the lengthening days is reected in the ne
variations of the springtime table decoration. Sarah proposed a
selection of ne at surfaced plates with curved edges to serve large
portions of salad and starters. The white bowl doesnt pitch in a hint
of conventional boredom but the sleek mould graced with a ne
printed plate does wonders for the setting.
To serve a wholesome composition, for you are not
just serving hungry people but hungry eyes too,
use long goblet glasses for the punch and tall
wine glasses for dessert. You can switch, but
heres the trick to it, the wine glass will not
be able to carry off the slice of orange
complementing the punch, due to its
narrow opening. Also, the dessert
is a layered one and the earlier
mentioned principle applies
here just as well; you need
depth capacitating crockery
to give the dish its space to
propagate avour.
The candle stands will do your
table good against the post sunset
aura and will go on working for you till
night falls.
A successful outdoor party doesnt
demand anything elaborate -- just simple
food, good company, and a
convivial setting.
Sarah always selects METRO Cash &
Carry Pakistan for the shopping of her
ingredients. She believes that METRO
Cash & Carry Pakistan offers fresh poultry,
vegetables and fruits round the year.
Another reason why she chose METRO
Cash & Carry Pakistan is because she
believes that everything present here is
fresh and is available under one roof.
Right after this, we step towards the aromatic spice section; Sarah
bought canned almonds and fresh spices from this section. The
unfathomable variety ensured that one can buy any type of spice.
The main course involved grilled chicken pieces. For this, she prefers a
grilling pan easily available at METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan. The grilling
pan ensures a perfectly crisp chicken. Before lling, the chicken had to
be stuffed with spinach and almonds. For this, she carefully removed all
jewellery items from her hands.
Choosing the perfect side dishes to enhance the avor and setting of the
menu is a task. Sarah thoughtfully harmonized the level of taste, nutrition,
colour and aroma spellbinding us with the nutty, warm avor of buttered
brown mashed potatoes accompanied with rich avors of meat and
baked veggies.
The supper ends with a mouth watering dessert - Chocolate Peanut
Butter Pie Parfait. As she creates layers of rich chocolate and
fluffy peanut butter slathered with cream, Sarah says, Peanut
Butter and Chocolate could create world peace.

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Use thick, comfortable cushions on the chairs.
An umbrella not only has the obvious task of providing shade, it
also helps dene your outdoor dining room.
Keep food simple for e.g: salads, fresh fruit & veggies, cold
drinks.
Set up tables in separate areas, say, drinks in one spot, dessert
in another to encourage guests to roam.
At twilight, make sure you provide plenty of lighting. Paper
lanterns draped from tree limbs are charmingly festive.
Sarah made a
menu keeping
in mind the
number of people
invited. The menu
complemented
the season as
she wanted to
serve everything
refreshing and
fresh. A shopping
list is a must!
W
hile the freshness and vibrancy of the fruits became a feast for our
eyes, Sarah demonstrated a foremost rule while shopping for fruits
and vegetables by covering her bare hand with a clean plastic bag. This
ensures hygiene she said. METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan ensures
the availability of fresh vegetables and fruits is abundant throughout the
year. While we soak in sweat or wrap ourselves in layers of clothing, the
veggies and the fruit glisten in their glory and remain unsullied round the
year. Though, using seasonal fruits should remain a priority.
Use the warmth and beauty of spring to host an elegant dinner party in your own backyard.
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If you plan on serving the guests salad, make it an hour earlier
or more before serving. After youve made it, refrigerate it.
Make the dessert prior to a day before serving. Keep in the
fridge for at least a day as it will remain fresh and steady.
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Sweet enjoyment
in one bite
RED
VELVET
CAKE
METRO Cash & Carry
Pakistan sought after the chef
behind Rinas Kitchenette
to find out what makes the
Red Velvet Cake so red and
romantic.
W
hat is it about Red Velvet cake that makes it so
desirable and majestic? It is a scrumptious romantic,
chocolaty, smooth delicacy roofed with delectable
cream cheese icing. Whether it is in the form of a voluptuous
cake or the petite form of a cupcake, it ravishingly stands out
like a dessert diva!
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The lush red tint is achieved
by adding generous amounts of
food colour which blends in with
the cocoa powder to create this
romantic ecstasy. And with its
traditional rich cream cheese icing,
it becomes even more eye-catching,
like a slash of glossy lipstick framed
by platinum blond curls.
Rina describes passionately, and then
winks at me saying Even the name
has a vampy allure - Red Velvet.
The Red Velvet Cake is considered an urban
myth and legend of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel
in New York, USA. Culinary historians believed
that the redness of the cake appeared due
to a chemical reaction between the two key
ingredients Cocoa powder & Vinegar. The
modern Cocoa production methods have
made this Red Magic less prevalent, hence
the addition of food colouring in the recipe.
But no matter how you bake it, layer it or slice
it - red velvet cake is suddenly all the rage.
Every new bakery seems to sell a version.
- says Rina
The recipe is the basic chocolate cake
recipe also referred to as Devils food
cake but its distinct element is the rich
red colour & cream cheese icing. Besides
that you can get as creative with the recipe
as you want to. Traditionally Red Velvet
is referred to as comfort food in Southern
America, but since it accelerated its fame
the urban chefs transformed it into some
sort of a gourmet delicacy or haute
cousine. Chef Rina suggests that the
Red Velvet cake batter can be used more
creatively to transform the dessert into a
more delicate cuisine item as well as fun
comfort food.
LAYERED CHEESE CAKE
End your perfect evenings with a layered
red velvet cheese cake in traditional style
and savour the sweetness into glee!
RED VELVET TEA PARTY
Go a bit fun with red velvet and
incorporate the red magic in doughnuts,
brownies, cookies and macaroons to
bring a little twist in the traditional recipe.
RED VELVET WAFFLES FOR
BREAKFAST!
For a romantic breakfast, Red Velvet
Waffles served with fresh strawberries and
a dollop of cream can definitely do the trick.
Or hot pancakes topped with berries and
caramel syrup.
Wear an apron and be care-
ful with the food colouring as it
stains readily on other utensils.

For a stiffer and thicker cream
cheese icing add more castor
sugar and use the electric mixer.
Rina, Bakery Expert, resides in
Lahore and serves a delectable
sweet cuisine comprising of cakes
and tarts.
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Combine pomegranate juice, orange juice, limeade and soda water. Float
lime and orange slices on top as garnish. When serving, sprinkle seeds
and preferably serve in Highball glasses (available at METRO Cash & Carry
Pakistan). Serves 12.
Enjoy!
STRAWBERRY
SLUSH
SCARLETT LADY
What can get you high after a scorching sunny day has drained you? Imagine
a sparkly red pomegranate cocktail with the right kind of tangy citrus twist
dressed up with crystalline ice! Add the right kind of zing to your pool side
parties or a soothing fun lled sitting with friends with this exciting cocktail
recipe!
Its hot and it will only get hotter. Our solution to the problem is this very
invigorating strawberry slush, that will not only help you corner heat and
beat the world out of it, but it will also keep you off fattening beverages.
INGREDIENTS:
1 pint ripe fresh strawberries, washed & hulled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup club soda
1/2-1 cup ice cubes
PREPARATION:
Firstly gather all the ingredients at one place before you begin because
slushes have a tendency to melt. So you have to make it quickly to
conquer its true taste.
Step 2
Put ice cubes or crushed ice into a blender and accompany them
with strawberries. You can chop your fresh or frozen strawberries
also if you like to.
Step 3
To spice things up a little you can start by pouring in some orange,
peach, pear, or berry for a juicy fruitful combination to treat your
taste buds with. Be careful because you just have to pour the
additional juice to cover the ice and strawberries.
Step 4
Try not to fill up whole of the blender, be sure to leave some space
from the top because the drink expands while blending.
Step 5
Run the blender until the ice is nicely chopped with the strawberry
forming slush. Feel free to add more juice if the slush looks too thick
or the blender gets stuck, or you can add more ice or fruit if the
drink looks more liquefied.
Step 6
Now you can add sugar or honey to make it sweeter. Go for honey
to mop away calories.
1 quart pomegranate juice
2 cups pulp free orange juice
2 cups chilled limeade ( 1 cup lime juice + 4 cups water + cup sugar)
1 bottle soda water (available at METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan)
Lime and orange slices
Seeds from three fresh pomegranates
INGREDIENTS:
TASTE OF BEIRUT
Pomegranate drink
with pine nuts and
rose water
A New York Times report says that
people who drink icy concoctions
before exercise are able to go
longer before feeling the effects of
the heat.
Pour three tablespoons of grenadine syrup in a 12 ounces
glass ( or substitute pomegranate juice); add water and a
teaspoon of rose water. Stir. Add some pine nuts (previously
soaked in water for one hour or longer). Serve.
NOTE: If using pomegranate juice, we recommend
squeezing a couple of juicy pomegranates (the way you
would an orange) and adding some sugar or sugar syrup to
sweeten it well.
HOW TO STORE STRAWBERRIES
Freeze the strawberries to use later. There is a technique to freezing strawberries without losing the avour or getting mushy
strawberries. To freeze strawberries without sugar, pick dark red, rm strawberries. Wash and drain the strawberries, but do not soak
them in water. Place individual strawberry on a cookie sheet and freeze for 24 hours. Remove the strawberry and place in freezer
containers or freezer bags.
For strawberries with added sugar, prepare the same way. After washing and draining the strawberries, half or slice them into a bowl.
Add one-half a cup of sugar for each quart of berries. Stir carefully. Pack the strawberries into freezer containers leaving a one-inch
head space. When youre ready to use the strawberries, simply place in the refrigerator to thaw or use them frozen.
Pomegranates Pine nuts
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BEETROOT
RELISH
ADDING
CHARM
TO YOUR
DINNER
TABLES
What is sweet, earthy, tender
and healthy to eat? *Drum roll
please* Beetroot! Experience
the pleasing hit of beetroot
sweetness with the right jolt of
seasoning as METRO Cash &
Carry Pakistan teaches you
how to spin beetroot into a
gourmet delicacy.
INGREDIENTS:
250g onions, peeled and quartered
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
500g beetroot, peeled and cut into eighths
200g sugar
100ml water
5 g grated horseradish
5 g brown mustard seeds
1 tsp salt
100ml red wine vinegar
PREPARATION:

Place onions into bowl and chop for 10 seconds on a
medium speed. Add oil and saut for 5 minutes at 100C.
Add beetroot to bowl and grate for 20 - 30 seconds, scrape
down the sides every 10 seconds to incorporate all the beet
and to check on size. The pieces should be similar in size to
lentils. Add sugar, water, horseradish, mustard seeds and salt
and cook for 30 - 40 minutes at 90C. The beetroot should
be cooked, but not soft and mushy.
Create a night to remember and light up your ambience making it
romantic and serene with exquisitely crafted candle stands available in
lustrous and delicately styled metal stand with glass candle casing at
METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan.
The sparkling and scented candles bring these elegant candle stands to
life and enhance any environment with beautiful color and fragrance.
This unbreakable red vase will uplift any simple
table setting. Accompanied with fresh owers
or a dry arrangement this piece will not leave
you unhappy.
Contemporary Candle Stands
with Scented Candles
The Red Flower Vase
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TEAM AT METRO CASH &
CARRY PAKISTAN
Qurat ul ain Shahid
Senior Manager Public Relations
Corporate & Public Affairs
Rifah Qadri
Sr Manager SCO-P
Customer Management Division
Ahmar Abbas Rizvi
Senior Manager Advertising
Customer Management Division
Mehwish Khan
Sr Manager SCO - Complementary
Business
Customer Management Division
DESIGN CREDITS:
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BLACK & GOLD
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Management
Salman Uppal
Creative Direction
Sarah Adnan
Chef & Food Styling
Ashna Khan
Photography
Anam Raheel
Content Management
Eiesha Mubasher
Khadeeja Nasir
Soha Naveed
Fatima Sagheer
Creative Content Writing
Thokar Niaz Baig, Mulatn Road,
Lahore 53700
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Every outdoor decoration should be able to
withstand a fresh breeze. Too light accessories
and candles without a wind shield are
therefore less suitable. Glass candles, and
lanterns, on the other hand, are perfect and
set bright accents.
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It makes guests feel good at first sight: a table decorated in fresh,
springlike colours creates the perfect atmosphere for culinary
delights under the open sky.
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RED CHILLIES
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tongues tingling. Apart from adding flavor and heat to ethnic dishes, our red chilies add a
lovely red glow and sharp flavour to dishes without setting anything on fire.
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