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- 51 Recipes To Melt Away Those Pesky Pounds - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Kevin CohenOne of the biggest problems that many people experience with their diet plan is quickly growing bored with the foods they’re eating and then turning to less than healthy options as a solution. It’s perfectly understandable that you would become bored from time to time if you’re eating the ...
Views: 1430 - Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Shrimp - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsFor a vegetarian variation, replace the shrimp with cubed seasoned, smoked tofu (available at natural food stores). If you use shrimp, keep the shells for stock; just throw them in a bag in the freezer until you're ready to use them. 4 leaves bok choy 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 ...
Views: 1427 - 10 Ways Mycook Induction Blender Can Save Your Time in the Kitchen - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Albert MingoWhat makes Mycook a time saving device? Mycook serves its purpose best to you and to everyone who loves to cook. Your traditional way of cooking consumes and eats all your time in the world which left you no more time for other things need to be done. The outdated time of cooking would mean no ...
Views: 1426 - Easy Cooking Ideas a Recipe Book Will Never Tell You - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIf you’re looking for easy cooking ideas, stop searching in recipe books! Instead, look at your cooking basics. One of the best basic cooking methods to employ for quick dishes is stove-top sauté. Sauté is a direct source, conductive cooking method that uses intense heat to cook and brown ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Are You Cooking Meals from a Broken Cookbook - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd Mohr“Burn your recipes!” If you’ve been following me for any amount of time now, you’ve heard me utter that statement time and time again. It’s not that I’m entirely against using recipes for home cooking, it’s more because I see cooking meals as a personal art form or your kitchen culinary ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - FujiFuji Sauce Launches in the UK - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2020 from Ian MonroeIntroducing Baba’s All-Purpose FujiFuji Sauce (Original & Extra Hot), a Nigerian sauce that combines the perfect blend of sweet, tasty and spicy flavours for all types of foods and palates. After many years of grilling in Nigeria and Togo using various spice mixes, Nigerian local, Baba, decided ...
Views: 1424 - Benefits and Risks of Drinking Beer - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Vijayjan NairIs there any health benefit of drinking beer? Well, there are and plenty of them. In the recent years many health benefits have been identified with drinking beer. Recently the University of Maryland has researched and shown few health benefits of drinking beer. Beer is a famous beverage ...
Views: 1423 - Manage Mealtime Mayhem - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Sue BeckerSeveral years ago I saw a sign that said “I have a kitchen because it came with the house” in a client’s home. It’s a relief to know there’s at least one other person besides me who doesn’t like to cook. After all, with the huge number of cooking shows on TV, cooking magazines staring at me in ...
Views: 1423 - You’re Never too Busy to Eat Right - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Torri MylerMost of us if asked to use only one word to describe our day would probably say “busy”. We get the kids to school, rush off to work, juggle a couple of meetings, take care of business and then run errands from drycleaners to the grocery store and everything in between. Then we get home and there ...
Views: 1423(3 votes) - A Cast Iron Cookbook Stand Can Enhance The Look Of Any Kitchen - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Darren ZahradnikKitchen is one of the most important parts of your home; however, these days while remodeling the kitchen, most people tend to overlook the small items which could actually add to the smartness of your kitchen space. Cast Iron Cookbook Stand is one such item which is always advisable for your ...
Views: 1421 - Avoid the Imposters: How to Select Genuine Artisanal Cheese - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Sara KahnTake a stroll down the aisles of your local supermarket or gourmet food store and you may notice that many foods are labeled "artisan" or "artisanal". You'll find products such as bread, chocolate, cookies, crackers, coffee, flour, gourmet cheese, granola, oils, pasta, salami, salt, spices, and ...
Views: 1421(3 votes) - Raw Foods - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from odette worrellYou can’t help but notice the glow and energy that exudes from people that are healthy. They simply radiate! In a world that is hyper-conscious of aging, weight, and depleted energy, it makes perfect sense that raw food is becoming mainstream. Living foods literally address every aspect of what ...
Views: 1421 - Make A few Authentic and Scrumptious Ground Beef Recipes - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Vijayjan NairGround Beef is extensively utilized in various famous dishes all over the world. Famous ground beef recipes comprise scrumptious recipes like ground beef chili recipe and ground beef potato pie. Almost all these dishes are quite simple to prepare as they just need some easy materials. My own ...
Views: 1420 - Is A Dairy Free Diet Different from a Casein Free Diet? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Gail ColeLactose is a sugar found in milk and casein is a protein found in milk. Milk contains both lactose and casein. Therefore, a dairy free diet and casein free diet would be the same.There are lactose intolerances, casein allergies and milk allergies. Each is a different allergy or intolerance. To ...
Views: 1419(2 votes) - Spanish Food - How To Make Spicy Gazpacho Soup. - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Jivinder SabherwalHome-made soups are so good for you - all that nourishing stock and chock-a-block full of vitamins and minerals. But ... who on earth could face boiling bones for hours on end during the scorching Spanish summer weather, not to mention preparing the soup once the stock is made? I don´t ...
Views: 1419(2 votes) - Cooking With Steam and Gin Blossoms - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI’ve said it before, “the Food Network is the MTV of cooking.” MTV used to play music, now they’re entertainment about music. Food Network is entertainment about food. They don’t teach anyone to cook. Last week, I was listening to my favorite band, The Gin Blossoms on my iPod while cooking ...
Views: 1418(8 votes) - What Are the Great Benefits of Green Power Juicer? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanYour daily work may cause you to experience stress and occasional illness. This is particularly true if you do not receive the right nutrients daily. You may take multivitamins each day, but nothing beats the optimum effects of natural vitamins and minerals to your health. You can get ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - Paleo Cooking Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Desserts - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Gail ColeI have been researching the Paleo Diet for over 3 years. Starting out I thought it would be difficult not eating junk foods, processed food, no wheat and no dairy. What I have discovered is the Paleo Diet is the Now Diet for Taste and Nutrition. Cooking Paleo can be perplexing. How can you give ...
Views: 1413 - Lay Out Beautiful Buffet Tables and Flatware for an Outdoor Feast - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Gibson JonessEnjoy the beautiful weather by inviting your friends and family for an outdoor feast. You can have this party in your backyard, by the poolside or on a sunny deck. Hosting an outdoor party is fun and easy to set up; all you need are beautifully decorated buffet tables and a good selection of ...
Views: 1412 - Brining Turkey is Better Than Burning Down Your House - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrBrining turkey is my favorite way to prepare my holiday turkey. People’s biggest fear is that their turkey will be dry after cooking it. This is a reasonable fear, because “roasting” is a dry-heat convective cooking process. When roasted, your turkey is cooked indirectly through the use of ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Great Cake Recipes from Scratch - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinWhen making cake, you do not necessarily need to use elaborate ingredients. In fact, you can utilize ordinary food items such as fruits, crackers and even candies in preparing the batter. As for the garnishing, you can add in chopped peanuts, some corn flakes, cereals or chocolate chips. By ...
Views: 1411(13 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: 1411(3 votes) - Is A Raw Food Diet Healthier For You? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumRaw foods enthusiasts report benefits like more energy, clearer skin, less brain fog and looser jeans.Excited about the benefits, more and more people are turning to raw foods to revitalize their bodies. But here's the question - do raw foods make you healthier? While there has yet to be ...
Views: 1409 - Ethnic Profiling Is The Key to Cooking With Spices - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrCooking with spices is an aspect of cooking that frustrates many people. The questions I receive all highlight a confusion over which spices to buy, how to use them, and how much of them to use. All of those questions can be answered with a simple change in thinking. Use ethnic ...
Views: 1407(5 votes) - A Comprehensive Cookbook To Meet Your Cooking Requirements Effectively! - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Harshad JethraCooking food could at times be challenging for one. One simply wonders about the right kind of recipes one should go for. A significant challenge in this regard is whether all the people at the table are going to like a dish. And otherwise, you might have to prepare multiple dishes. Now ...
Views: 1406 - Bean Soup Cooking Tips - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBean soup is an excellent source of protein, and is also a very healthy recipe that you might want to try. This is a delicious dish that you can serve to anyone, especially for vegetarians who need to increase their protein intake. When preparing bean soup, here are some cooking tips that you ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - Broken Wheat Pudding - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriIngredients: Broken wheat: 1 cup Milk: 3 cups (pasturised or boiled) Jaggery (traditional unrefined cane sugar)– 2 cups (or according to taste) Ghee: ½ cup Water: 3 cups Cashews: ¼ cup Raisins (draksha): ¼ cup Almonds: ¼ cup Cardamom: (powdered) – ½ tea spoon Preparation Method: ...
Views: 1403 - Secret Restaurant Recipes | Wine & Food Pairing | History of Wine - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Gail ColeLearning to cook is a leading trend. Experienced cooks are looking for new and creative recipes. Secret restaurant recipes are some of the most sought after recipes. Famous restaurants have guarded their recipes for years. Home cooks and chefs have researched to discover restaurant guarded ...
Views: 1403 - Cooking: A Guide for the Modern Man - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Ed WalkerIn the beginning man hunted for his food. With nothing but a primitive spear and a razor sharp set of instincts he set off into the wild and brought home the bacon. Or mammoth. Or whatever he could find. As time passed and technology progressed, man’s role as the hunter gatherer became ...
Views: 1399(2 votes) - Broiled Salmon Salad - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from George MateljanThis is a very easy salmon salad with a refreshing sauce. The herbs are not only flavorful, but are also full of nutrients. Feel free to add more salad ingredients to your liking. Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 3/4 lb salmon filets cut in 4 pieces • 2 TBS ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Sausage and Mushroom Cassoulet - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from John ConradSausage and Mushroom Cassoulet This classic French dish is simple to make and is an ideal winter warmer for the whole family to enjoy. Can be slow cooked or prepared in advance. This recipe would be enough to serve about 4 people. Ingredients: 350g/12oz sausages 110g/4oz chorizo ...
Views: 1394 - Are You Missing The 5 Benefits of Simple Cooking? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrSimple cooking is the best cooking. There, I said it for the 1000th time! No matter where I travel, no matter to whom I speak, those people and cultures that know good food say the same thing. In Paris, the spice store shared his incredibly simple secret to eating healthy, “Simple things are ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Greek Salad - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from George MateljanThe chopped mint adds an unusual twist to this easy-to-prepare salad that is great for lunch. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 1 Ingredients: • 4 cups salad greens • 2 TBS chopped mint • 3 TBS crumbled feta cheese • 2 TBS chopped olives • 1/2 cup garbanzo beans • 1 TBS ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - Keep Your Wine Properly Chilled With The Compact NewAir AW-211ED Wine Cooler - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Jeanie WongMost people know two facts about wine: that certain wines must be aged to achieve peak quality and that wine must be stored at the correct manner in order to maintain and fully enjoy its aroma and bouquet. However, few can actually understand the science behind wine aging and thus underestimate ...
Views: 1393 - Veg Cutlet - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriIngredients: Carrot – 1medium sized ( cut into medium cubes) Potato – 2 medium sized ( cut into medium cubes) Green peas – ½ cup Cauliflower (gobi) – 1 cup (florets) Coriander leaves – ¼ cup (finely chopped) Onion – 1 medium sized (finely chopped) Bread crumbs – ¾ cup Corn flour – 1 ...
Views: 1393 - Don’t Leave Shirred Eggs Off Your Menu For Brunch - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIf you’re writing a menu for brunch, don’t forget Shirred Eggs. They’re extremely simple, can be made well in advance, and make a great table presentation. People love foods in individual serving dishes. In my many years of Catering, I’ve seen the trends come and go, but high visual appeal ...
Views: 1391 - Starvation or Powdered Eggs - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Douglas HooverBought any powdered eggs or dehydrated milk lately? Why not? These would be two very useful items on a survivalist’s grocery list, followed by canned meats, flour, wheat, rice, beans, canned cheese and butter, etc. If the answer is no, you are not prepared for survival in an emergency. And if ...
Views: 1391 - Mixing is More Important Than Baking in Christmas Cake Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrHave you ever taken the results of your family’s Christmas cake recipe out of the oven and been disappointed? How can the same recipe created year after year always come out differently? “Why didn’t my cake BAKE correctly?” I’m here to tell you that the problem with most home baking ...
Views: 1390 - Paleo Chicken Recipe, Wine Pairing and Chicken Preparation - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Gail ColeFree Paleo Chicken Recipe paired with your favorite wine. Chicken, turkey and pork pairs well with: Merlot /Chianti/Sangiovese/ Zinfandel. There are countless Paleo Recipes for every occasion Paleo Dinner, Paleo Lunch, and Paleo Dinner. • -Merlot is a soft wine with rich plum-like flavors ...
Views: 1390 - Breakfast Made Quick & Easy with Pre-Made Banana Walnut Flax Muffins - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Cheryl WinterNo time for breakfast? Trying to lose weight? Forget the fast-food drive through. Save time and start-up your engine to increase your metabolism and promote weight loss with a healthy breakfast. Quickly zap in the microwave one of these delicious Banana Walnut Flax Muffins, open a ...
Views: 1389(2 votes) - An Insight into Different Types of Coffee Makers - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2019 from Ady ButlerHere I will enable you to investigate the absolute most regular espresso creator sorts, and in addition, some espresso producers that are genuinely for the espresso insane. I have endeavored to cover a portion of the advantages of utilizing distinctive espresso brewers relying upon your own ...
Views: 1388 - Home-Made Vegetarian Pasta Recipe - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Aima EddiePasta is one of the traditional Italian cuisines. It is basically a type of noodle which is available in a variety of shapes and sizes in the market. Pasta is now consumed by people all over the world. Preparing pasta at home requires a little effort but not much. One can make it for lunch as ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Is Organic Produce Worth The Extra Cost? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Gretchen ScalpiWe all know it’s better to eat more fruit and vegetables. But concerns about the safety of conventionally grown produce versus organically grown always comes up as well. When produce is organic, it means that it has been produced without using chemical fertilizers or pesticides. There are ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - 15-Minute Shrimp and Avocado Salad - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from George MateljanThis quick and easy shrimp salad is great tasting and makes it easy for you to receive the healthy benefits of shrimp along with vegetables. It makes a perfect light meal or substantial side salad. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 lb cooked medium sized shrimp ...
Views: 1387(3 votes) - Healthy Kids: How to Successfully Get Your Children to Eat Wholesome Food - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2017 from Rachelle WilberObesity is a concern for every parent as they raise their children. The food temptations in the world are staggering in number, and teaching your kids about the right choices can be daunting. However, there are several tricks to get your children on the right track for a healthy lifestyle. ...
Views: 1387 - Fabulous Beer Bread Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBreads come in different types; there are those that taste sweet, salty or nutty. The texture of the bread also varies; it may be soft, crunchy or crusty. When making bread, you can add in some pureed vegetables or fruits to give the bread an interesting aroma and taste. In some bread recipes, ...
Views: 1386(3 votes) - The Secret To Excellent Nutrition: Whole Foods - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumYou’ve been robbed! If you’re eating food that’s been processed and refined, you’ve been swindled out of all the good stuff in food. It’s a terrible development, but it’s true. We took out the nourishing things in food, leaving our shelves filled with food that’s empty of nutrition. As ...
Views: 1386 - 4 Tips For Planning Your BBQ Party - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Paul YatesPlanning a BBQ party can be hard work and sometimes you’ll be wondering why what seemed like a great idea last weekend when you were full of enthusiasm now appears to be a bit of a chore. Remember the definition of character. Character is what’s left after the enthusiasm for a ...
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