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- Great Ideas for Healthy Banana Bread - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinAre you trying to watch your weight and are very careful about the foods you eat each day? Do you follow a certain diet because of several health conditions? Even if you have several restrictions in the food item that you include in your diet, you can still enjoy a tasty treat. Eating healthy ...
Views: 1045(3 votes) - Holiday Cranberry Relish - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from George MateljanEnjoy this delicious holiday relish as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating any time of year by serving it along side chicken or turkey. It is also a great source of health-promoting nutrients such as dietary fiber and vitamin C. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: - ...
Views: 1312(3 votes) - How to Choose the Right Slow Cooker - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooDo you love to cook healthy, nutritious home-cooked meals but do not have the time to prepare and watch over them? Then you need a slow cooker. Preparing delicious home-cooked meals will be as easy as adding ingredients to your slow cooker because it will do all the cooking for you. There are a ...
Views: 1341(3 votes) - Interesting Information about Monkey Bread - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinCan you still remember how you used to love to munch on sweet and sticky bread during teatime? You probably have fond childhood memories, where you enjoyed having snacks with your friends. After playtime, a nice glass of lemonade and a delicious slice of sweet bread was always a treat. Moreover, ...
Views: 1460(3 votes) - Interesting Information on Sprouted Grain Bread - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinIf you are fond of eating bread, you should try different types available on the market. You will love having this food item for breakfast or teatime; you can toast it, spread with butter or jam and eat it with ham and cheese. If you decide to have the bread plain, you will find it ideal as ...
Views: 1059(3 votes) - Kiwi Salad - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from George MateljanTry this quick and easy recipe that provides over 230% of the daily value for vitamin C. And you can serve it as either a salad or dessert. It not only tastes great, but the vibrant mixture of colors is a beautiful addition to your table. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves ...
Views: 1729(3 votes) - Panera Bread Menus and Treats - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinSince its conception in 1981, Panera Bread has been satisfying a great number of consumers across America. The Company, located in St. Louis, Missouri, aims to provide the best breads, salads and soups to the public. Panera makes sure that their products not only taste great; they also ensure ...
Views: 2829(3 votes) - Romaine & Avocado Salad - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from George MateljanThis salad is a good healthy start for any meal. It is a quick-and-easy way to add flavor and nutrition to your meal all year round. And romaine lettuce is one of the few food sources for chromium with one serving providing 12% of your daily value for this hard-to-find mineral. Enjoy! Prep ...
Views: 1820(3 votes) - Steamed Vegetable Medley - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from George MateljanThis recipe is a great way to enjoy a great selection of vegetables and, at the same time, add an excellent source of healthy-promoting vitamins A, K, and C to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 cup thinly sliced carrot • 2 cups ...
Views: 1623(3 votes) - Variations of Banana Bread - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinWhen it comes to dessert, you might be craving for something sweet and creamy to complete the meal. It is tempting to eat the usual cold dish like ice cream or frozen treats, since these are readily available in stores. However, those who are health-conscious should opt for a more nutritious ...
Views: 1802(3 votes) - Variety of Ways to Make Blueberry Bread - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinSome kids need a lot of convincing before you get to make them eat a nutritious meal. They would often prefer to munch on junk foods such as chips, French fries or ice cream. In fact, not all kids love to have a fruit or vegetable for dessert or teatime. This is a sad truth, though, since they ...
Views: 1156(3 votes) - Variety of Whole Wheat Bread Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinFiber is an important component in some food, which promotes healthy digestion. This also adds ease in the excretion of body wastes and prevents constipation. Hence, your body systems perform much better and efficiently if you stick to a diet rich in fiber. This component acts as a broom that ...
Views: 1118(3 votes) - Warm Spinach Salad with Tuna - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from George MateljanEnjoy this easy-to-prepare warm version of spinach salad in a matter of minutes. The tuna not only adds extra flavor but protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Serves 1 Ingredients: • 6 cups baby spinach • 2.5 oz canned light tuna • 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice ...
Views: 1352(3 votes) - What Are the Variations of Chicken Pot Pie? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Angelica FlorinYou must have already tasted a variety of pies such as pizza, pumpkin pie, banana cream pie and so many more. This baked recipe makes a perfect dessert, particularly the sweet-tasting ones. For others, pie already suffices for lunch or supper. Kids enjoy eating pie during teatime or after ...
Views: 1051(3 votes) - What is Mexican Food? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Angelica FlorinMexican food is one of the rising cuisines in the world today. It has a variety of flavors and colorful garnishes that entices the taste buds. In November of 2010 it was added by UNESCO as one of the world’s intangible cultural heritages. Many people think that a visit to a Mexican ...
Views: 1918(3 votes) - Why Feeding Factory Farmed Animals Genetically Modified Monsanto Bt Corn Has Resulted in Substandard Meats Sold in Restaurants and Grocery Stores That Lead to Inflammation, Illness, Disease, Weight Gain and Obesity in America - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.We believe that factory farmed livestock fed on Monsanto genetically modified corn, “shot up” on antibiotics, whether they need them or not, and fed synthetic growth hormones is a major contributor to weight gain, obesity illness and disease. There are more than 65 scientific studies that ...
Views: 2483(6 votes) - 3 No Recipe Uses For The Season’s Best Strawberries - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrNo recipe will tell me what to do when it’s strawberry season. It’s one of the great seasonal joys in fresh food, and I take full advantage of the short time. The best strawberries come from your local farm, local farmer, local rain and soil. I celebrate the beginning of strawberry season ...
Views: 1119(2 votes) - All Nigerian Recipes And How To Make Porridge Yam - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from David AnanHere is my list of all Nigerian foods, the few that I could remember. I am writing this for people that are interested in making Nigerian foods. Nigerian cuisines range from meal of cereals to legumes, aquatic lives, vegetables, fruits and so much more. I want to give you a list of very ...
Views: 2870(2 votes) - Avoid Destroying the Color Texture and Nutrients in Vegetables! - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrNutrients in vegetables usually wind up in the green colored water you’ve just cooked them in. Have you ever noticed that if you cook carrots in water, you’ve got orange colored liquid and carrots that taste like water? Where do you think the nutrients go? If you want to avoid destroying ...
Views: 852(2 votes) - Baking-How-To Answers Are In The Mixer, NOT The Oven - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI get more baking-how-to questions about oven temperatures than any other query. Home bakers have been duped into thinking that somehow oven temperature and baking time are the keys to successful baked goods. It’s not true. The greatest amount of baked good worry from home bakers comes from ...
Views: 822(2 votes) - Baking-How-To Answers Are In The Mixer, NOT The Oven - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI get more baking-how-to questions about oven temperatures than any other query. Home bakers have been duped into thinking that somehow oven temperature and baking time are the keys to successful baked goods. It’s not true. The greatest amount of baked good worry from home bakers comes from ...
Views: 739(2 votes) - Boil Corn On The Cob and You Lose - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrBoil corn on the cob and you’ll notice the corn tastes like water and the water like corn. If you think about it, you can make a flavorful vegetable broth by simmering onions, carrots, and celery in water. So, are you trying to cook your corn or make corn broth? Boiling is a moist ...
Views: 909(2 votes) - Choclate Recipes - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from adam smithIf you're not a chocolatier or a chocolate connoisseur and are trying to pick the best dark chocolate in a store jot the following points on a sheet of paper or print this article to take along.Strawberries are bright red colored fruit, cultivated across the worldThe Mars chocolate bar was first ...
Views: 710(2 votes) - Chocolate Recipes: Galvanizing the taste buds - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Nikita VermaImportance of the Chocolate Recipes cannot be understated because it is made up of amazing products that continue to stimulate the imagination of the people. There are many attractive propositions for the users and banana chocolate cake is one of them which can be cooked in the best possible ...
Views: 994(2 votes) - Corned Beef Leftovers - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIrish or not, many of us make corned beef this time of year—myself included. If you don’t know what to do with leftovers—or if you want something new, read on. I buy corned beef once a year and usually make it with the traditional stuff—cabbage, potatoes and carrots. This year, my husband ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - Dessert Recipes: A wonderful preparation after lunch - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Nikita VermaThe Dessert Recipes in Indian context consist of million possibilities that could be enmeshed with the regular food items to deliver amazing results. Besan burfi recipe is quite common and used by majority of the Indian households to appeal to the guests in an impeccable manner. The ghee is ...
Views: 846(2 votes) - Dinner menu: what not to forget - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Nikita VermaIt's time to plan special dinner parties for your friends and relatives.try different Indian dinner recipes and surprise your guest with your exceptional welcome. Choose special quick recipes for dinner from a huge collection of Indiana dinner recipes. Try to include various flavors in your ...
Views: 866(2 votes) - Dinner recipes: Amazing ensemble of dishes - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Nikita VermaThere are many Dinner recipes that can be prepared according to the requirements and the specifications of the users. The southern curried chicken is very famous since it is made in an impeccable style. Chilies along with poppy seeds are mixed together to make the aforesaid dish in an easy and ...
Views: 1260(2 votes) - Food security with the best freeze dried food - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Daniel CarlsonWhich is the easiest method of cooking food? Keep best freeze dried food at home and cook delicious meal without struggling with gas stove and cooking accessories. This food item can be stored for long time hence it can also be used as emergency meal. When there is nothing to cook and also you ...
Views: 697(2 votes) - Freeze dried meals the best option in emergency - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Daniel CarlsonWhat are the advantages of stocking freeze dried meals at home, when you can prepare fresh meal as and when required? Questions like this might come into your mind, if you are introduced with these food items. It is learnt that people are not aware about the usages of this food. But people ...
Views: 585(2 votes) - Grilling How To: New Ideas From Cleaning Your Grill to Non-Stick Fish - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI’m inspired to create this “Grilling How To” because outdoor cooking season is now upon us! It’s my favorite cooking time of the year, but before I actually get grilling, I’ll have to inspect my barbeque and decide whether it will survive another summer. My poor, poor barbeque grill, it ...
Views: 1158(2 votes) - Grilling How To: New Ideas From Cleaning Your Grill to Non-Stick Fish - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI’m inspired to create this “Grilling How To” because outdoor cooking season is now upon us! It’s my favorite cooking time of the year, but before I actually get grilling, I’ll have to inspect my barbeque and decide whether it will survive another summer. My poor, poor barbeque grill, it ...
Views: 1146(2 votes) - Guide to New Kitchen Cabinets - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Danielle R. RossThe type you decide on for ones new cooking area cabinets depends totally on you. What feel have you ever wanted to create? What appear are you going for? What flows and goes with the fashion style in the rest of your home? Antique, bone and linen white or off white cabinets can create ...
Views: 767(2 votes) - Healthy food recipes: Egg recipes - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Nikita VermaGive your body a complete nutrition with healthy food recipes. Start your day in a right way with healthy food recipes for breakfast and keep your physical energy and spirit high all day long. Do not forget to cook something healthy and nutritious for your little kid try different healthy food ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - Healthy food recipes: Important key to stay fit - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Nikita VermaAvailability of the Healthy food recipes would go a long way in ensuring the longevity of life because they are low on fat and help to act as oxidizing agents in an amazing manner. Beans Salad is one of the recipes which is low in calories and would go a long way in satisfying the appetite of ...
Views: 1083(2 votes) - How to consume survival food supplies, when there is no emergency? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Daniel CarlsonHow many times in a year do you get survival food supplies? If you are living in a place that is safe from natural calamities then you don’t need to stock enough supplies. Buy food packets that can last up to six months and refresh your stock every six months. To refresh stock, you need to ...
Views: 673(2 votes) - How to make English custard - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Abdul wahabThis pouring custard, crème anglaise, in French cooking make a deliciously light alternative to whipped cream for serving with ice cream, fruit-based desserts and other cream or moulds. If you are worried about curdling the custard, add the corn flour as safeguard. Ingredients Make about 600 ...
Views: 712(2 votes) - It’s Time We Sink All Our Teeth into Halal Chicken Products - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jacob WatsonA food savvy like me can sense smell of delicious food coming from far away. Are you too among those foodies who love to taste different types of food? Love to enjoy varieties of food? Want to get value of your money? Then you must surely go for Halal Chicken provided by Sara's Halal Food across ...
Views: 616(2 votes) - Relishing rice recipes - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Nikita VermaMake your meal tastier and healthier with exclusive Indian rice recipes. Browse the cookery book and find simple rice recipes from the number of rice recipes and plan a special menu. KESAR PULAO Ingredients: • 1cup long grain (basmati) Rice • 1cup Sugar ( according to taste) • 3-4 ...
Views: 902(2 votes) - Rice recipes for complete meal - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Nikita VermaComplete your festival special menu with rice recipes. Try simple recipes and make your menu more tempting. The best thing about these Indian rice recipes are they are easy to make and tempting to taste. Browse the internet and find useful rice dishes for lunch and dinner menu. INDIAN ...
Views: 882(2 votes) - Summer Cooking: How to Marinate - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrEveryone loves to have their favorite foods cooked to perfection on the grill. And learning how to marinate is an important step in achieving this perfection. Marinating is a cooking method - or at the very least an important prelude to many cooking methods - that needs to be understood in ...
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