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- 5 Great Alkaline Recipes - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI’m sure we all remember from chemistry in school learning about acid and alkaline. For us as humans the harmful acids and toxins are unsurprisingly things we would like to avoid. All foods we eat once digested and metabolised release an acid or an alkaline into the bloodstream. Foods like ...
Views: 3042 - How to Make an Excellent Mongolian BBQ - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinYou do not need to have extraordinary cooking skills for you to create a wonderful dish. In fact, you can be an amateur cook and still succeed in preparing an appetizing and nutritious meal. Many recipes come with simple cooking procedure, which allow you to experience convenience in meal ...
Views: 3038(1 vote) - Paleo Latte and Eggnog Recipes - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Gail ColeThe Paleo diet NO dairy products. Enjoy you favorite lattes and eggnogs with Paleo foods. Common Paleo milks are almond, hazelnut milk and coconut milk. Enjoy FREE Paleo Latte and Eggnog Recipes. Dairy products are eliminated from the Paleo diet. Cow’s milk is a saturated fat rich in ...
Views: 3034(1 vote) - 7 Ways to Cook Ground Beef - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBeef is one of the best meats that we love. It is very tasty and it has lots of protein in it. There is something in beef that makes dishes from good to wow. If cooked properly beef can be very juicy and satisfying. It is also a flexible meat. You can eat it raw, like in a beef tartare which is ...
Views: 3014(3 votes) - How Much Does Your Food Cost? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHow much does your food cost? Have you ever given it much thought? Does your food budget dictate what you can and cannot consume? Do the weekly newspaper coupons, along with the sale end caps in your local grocery store, choose for you? Why are other people dictating to you what’s going to be on ...
Views: 2995 - Tapas - Little Tastes of Spanish Flavors - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Irene PalmerThe History of Tapas The word "tapas" is derived from the Spanish verb tapar, "to cover". Tapa means "lid" or "cover" in Spanish. There are a wide variety of colorful explanations for why tapa has come to denote a type of food: • According to legend, the tapa tradition began when King ...
Views: 2947 - Boneless Pork Chop Recipe For Great Mealtimes - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinDo you wonder how you can cook up a great dish for the family well when you have loads of work to do at the office? Most moms decide to buy fast food or prepare an easy dish (that may not be that nutritious) because they have little time to spend in the kitchen. Thus, they end up repeating the ...
Views: 2939(2 votes) - History of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers (Part II of Two) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Rosanna HallerHistory of Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers (Part II of Two) Part I of this article shared the early history in the United States of bot Wedding Cake Toppings and Wedding Cake Toppers. In the early 1900’s wedding cake toppers or wedding cake toppings were made from glass, ...
Views: 2937(80 votes) - Rediscovering The Benefits Of A Lazy Susan - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Betty WoodsEven though you may know what it is if you saw one, a Lazy Susan is in fact something many homeowners have in their residence. Lazy Susan's are the small rotating trays that sit in the center of dinner tables, and rotate so that each diner can reach whatever the Lazy Susan is carrying. Vintage ...
Views: 2934 - ***Open Face Vegetarian Chili Orgy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOPEN FACE VEGETARIAN CHILI ORGY Oil warms in a large fry pan, getting acquainted with half a head of jumbo garlic that left the food processor finely honed. A bunch of green onions (white and green, whole body) are getting chopped while the other ingredients get together in that pan, and the ...
Views: 2912(4 votes) - Basic Information and Simple Recipe for Low Carb Bread - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBreads are satisfying and nutritious food items; however, not all breads are the same when it comes to their nutritive value. Some types of bread are typically lower in carbohydrate content;this makes them higher in protein, iron, fiber and several other minerals. Breads made from whole grains ...
Views: 2902(3 votes) - Delectable Baked Salmon Recipes for Everyday Mealtime - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinMealtimes are always a delight, as long as you serve dishes with a truly delectable taste. In fact, you can turn any simple recipe into something grand. All you need is to use the right combination of seasonings and garnishing for the dish. You can put in slices of fresh fruit and vegetable or ...
Views: 2893(2 votes) - The Best Recipes to Cook Using Chicken Breast - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Angelica FlorinChicken is a highly nutritious meat that is rich in protein. It is also a good choice of meat for those who are trying to lose weight. Simply remove the skin to lessen the amount of fat. Hence, you can delight on a protein-rich and low-fat meat that you can use in several recipes. Whether ...
Views: 2889(2 votes) - The Best and Easiest Homemade Pasta Sauce Recipes Anyone Can Master - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrDo you think you need a pasta sauce recipe to make a great pasta dinner tonight? I promise you that if you learn three of the most commonly used (and so called) culinary mother sauces, you will be creating all kinds of dishes with a never-ending variety of options. You might even find a new ...
Views: 2884(15 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) - Celebrate An Accomplishment With A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Shelby PhillipsWe all know the importance of celebrating our accomplishments. It allows us time to let the moment actually sink in before moving onto the next project, and time to reflect and rejoice. A theme party is a unique and rewarding way to celebrate an accomplishment, and an adult Mad Hatter’s Tea ...
Views: 2838(3 votes) - How to Choose a Wedding Cake Design-A Guide for Brides - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Rosanna HallerHow to Choose a Wedding Cake Design How do you describe your dream cake to your decorator when you don’t know the lingo? Read on for an overview of commonly used wedding cake decorating techniques and embellishments. Knowing what’s out there can help you to choose your ideal design when you ...
Views: 2837(82 votes) - ***Over Easy Scallion Eggs - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOVER EASY SCALLION EGGS 6 or so young fresh scallions (green onions) which you have chopped go onto a plate and briefly (maybe 5 minutes?) into the microwave to precook them (wilt them). Meanwhile, in a nonstick pan on medium heat, grape seed oil (no flavor to clash, high Vitamin E, A, ...
Views: 2834(5 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) - Top 10 Ways to Make Your Salads More Tasty and Filling! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Monica ShahOK, so summer is approaching very quickly and most of us are turning our attention to getting in shape in time for bathing suit season. At this time of year, salads become our friends. We turn to them for their delicious lightness, for a quick bite and for their tried and true body shaping ...
Views: 2821 - Hosting A BBQ Inside When The Weather Rain Strikes - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Plumb WorldBarbequeing inside An indoor barbecue may appear a little strange at first; of course one of the reasons why we love barbecues so much is simply because it provides the chance to cook dinner and eat outdoor. Even so, whether you're preparing to eat indoors or outdoors, there are plenty of ...
Views: 2810(1 vote) - Solar Oven Cooking & Food Dehydration-DIY Solar Oven Dehydrator Kit - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Douglas HooverMy wife and I have been living full time in a 40-foot motor home for over three years after we sold our house and donated everything to Disabled American Veterans. It has been a ride on the wild side, and part of that ride has been parking, and not always in a camp ground or RV park. If I am ...
Views: 2801(3 votes) - World's Greatest Low-Fat, Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Karen BentleyHey, it really is possible to get through the holidays or a big celebration without suffering and depriving yourself or over feeding yourself with food. Imagine that? You can eat well. You can enjoy your food, and you can still lose weight. Or at the very least, you can eat well and enjoy ...
Views: 2794(3 votes) - The Way To Quickly Ruin Your Frying Oil - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Arthur BonsonWith the ever growing acceptance of kitchen deep fryers, good cooking oil has become a key factor of the frying procedure. So as to achieve the most effective results from deep frying a quality oil has to be used. You can find several choices out there, for instance, corn, vegetable and ...
Views: 2785 - 7 Secrets of a Modern Kitchen - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Jaclyn TengModern kitchens are all about efficiency and functionality. They are focused on the proper use of open space. They are characterized by clean and simple lines, minimalist designs, and neutral colors. If you are planning to renovate your kitchen, here are some things that you can incorporate to ...
Views: 2759(1 vote) - How Skinny Water Contributes to Good Health - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Suzanne BradleyA number of vitamin supplements and healthy drinks are available for health-conscious consumers to choose from, but none are quite like Skinny Water. With a hint of pomegranate for flavor and supplements that appear in no other vitamin drink, Skinny Water can be a major contribution to your ...
Views: 2754 - Spices, The Essence Of Flavor! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Keith MumawHave you ever had a meal, that although the presentation was glorious, the flavor just wasn’t there? The reason is simple, the person cooking held back on the spices. Spices are the essence of great cooking and every spice has its purpose and time in life. Those who can master the use of ...
Views: 2754 - Flaky Pie Crust or Mealy Pie Crust? Avoid Soggy Bottom Pies With The Right Choice. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrChoosing a flaky pie crust or a mealy pie crust for you pie can mean the difference between pie pride and pie purgatory. It’s not that you need different recipes for the two types of pie crust, you just need to employ two different methods. Flaky pie crust will absorb more moisture than a ...
Views: 2753 - Health Benefits You Can Get From Lemon - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Charles CoyneWhen we look at our surroundings, we can realize that nature has given us so many things we need in order to survive. Needless to say, we have plenty of fruits that we can pick out from trees and also lots of vegetables that we can harvest from the plants we sowed. Truly, it is worth mentioning ...
Views: 2731 - 10 Important Facts about Scotch Bonnet, the Hottest Pepper - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2016 from Adler ConwayWhen the topic of spice is discussed that adds flavor and coloring to the prepared food, the first thing that comes into mind is the history and then the family. Evidence says the used spices are extracted from seed, fruits, roots, barks, berry, buds or vegetable herbs or plants or trees. ...
Views: 2730 - 12 Unusual Gourmet Foods You Can Buy Online - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Linda BenitUnusual Gourmet Food # 1 - Live Maine Lobsters Everyone’s favorite seafood is now easier than ever to find! Who ever thought it would be possible to find LIVE lobsters, of all sizes, shopping from the comfort of your living room? Well now you can, and that is the definition of ...
Views: 2719 - Fruit Platters as Holiday Centerpieces: Tips and Tricks - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Larry MacdonaldDuring celebrations and parties, the decorations and accessories you use to make the room festive are really important. If you want decors that catch your visitors’ eyes, while filling the stomach at the same time, consider a fruit platter as your centerpiece for occasions such as Thanksgiving, ...
Views: 2705(6 votes) - HEAVY METAL: Not Good When It Comes to the Brain - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Kimberly RexI’m not talking about heavy metal music, although frequency-wise that’s an interesting topic on its own. I’m writing about health news regarding the brain that has been published lately, and I’d like to share some of it. As an energetic health practitioner who works with the Chinese Five ...
Views: 2701(2 votes) - Essential Disposable BBQ Cookout Tips - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Paul YatesNot so long ago I wrote an piece entitled “How To Have The perfect Barbecue” in which I lambasted most of my friends for burning food on the BBQ and shared my essential tips for ensuring a perfect barbecue every time. An alternative way to put it is “How to BBQ without ...
Views: 2683 - Lobster Tail: It's Worth The Splurge - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Popa WoolseyThere are a lot of people that would love to eat lobster tail more often than they do. The thing is though, most people assume that it is something that is too far out of reach when it comes to their grocery or dining budget. However, if you want to make sure that you are getting as many ...
Views: 2672(2 votes) - Probiotic Power - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesConsider yourself a human superorganism, for inside you lives an intimate, highly organized community of microbes. These intelligent beings, including bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and so on, inhabit our digestive, respiratory, and urinary tracts as well as the surface of our skin—in the trillions! ...
Views: 2669 - Rich and Tasty Ground Pork Recipe - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinAre you looking for a different kind of dish that you can have as main course? You would surely love something appetizing and exciting to eat. In addition, it will be great if the dish is convenient to prepare. Those busy homemakers will experience much ease in making the dish if it does not ...
Views: 2662(1 vote) - How to Make the Best Funnel Cake - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinCakes are very delightful to eat. You can have this food item for dessert, to complete a truly satisfying meal. Your family or your guests will definitely appreciate a nice plate of rich and tasty cake after finishing a hearty main course. You can also serve cake during teatime, which you can ...
Views: 2658(3 votes) - ***Sugar Free Lime Treat - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Popa WoolseyRefreshing sugar free lime treat that is low in calories with delicious low fat ingredients.There are times when you just want something refreshing after being out in the hot sun or working all day. But, with many people watching their weight, cutting back on calories, fats, and sugars ...
Views: 2647(2 votes) - ***Cooking with Betty: Yummy Pasta Dinner - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Betty Lynch Summer time is here, and it is going to be a hot one in Texas this year. So I am pulling out the easy pasta recipes that will turn dinner time into yummy and not so hot in the kitchen time. Pasta can make quick and easy meals. I am so grateful for my readers and for ...
Views: 2645 - How To Make Homemade Multi Grain Pancakes - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Luka MalgajHomemade multi grain pancakes are delicious and in the same time healthy. They can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just as a snack. Homemade pancakes are great idea when you have some friends coming to you or when you have picky eaters in your family. There are many different ways of ...
Views: 2643(2 votes) - KFC Copycat Recipes – History of Kentucky Fried Chicken - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Gail ColeIn his forties Colonel Sander began cooking for travelers in his gas station. The gas station was located in Corbin, Kentucky. Instead of coming to his gas station for gas they started coming for Colonel Sanders cooked meals. Harland Sanders expanded his business across the street opening a ...
Views: 2637(1 vote) - What To Do When Your Oven Breaks Down - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Sophie RobbEven if you are an professional cook, able to conceive a gastronomic delight without a second thought or a greenhorn more accustomed to reheating TV dinners, everyone can encounter problems with our cooker? There are a range of reasons that you may need to make oven repairs. Below is a pr?cis of ...
Views: 2623 - Barbecue Ribs Recipe for Everyday Meals - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinEveryday meals do not have to be dull and ordinary if you know how to prepare something special for main course. You will give the whole family something to look forward to because of the superb taste of the dishes on the dinner table. It is easy to turn a typical mealtime into an extraordinary ...
Views: 2617(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Use Cajun Seasoning, BBQ Seasoning and Moroccan Seasoning - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Mr. Paul MasonThe use the Cajun seasoning in every day’s recipe is now becoming a common thing for many households. A lot of people are now looking for ways to giving their meals a heartier feel that will excite all that take them. Besides using this seasoning from the Cajun community that has spread from ...
Views: 2615 - Flavors of Norway -- Syttende Mai - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Henry VerdenAsk most people what the biggest day on the Norwegian calendar is and they would probably say the first day of the ice fishing season. If you're in that group (come on, be honest) you may be shocked and surprised to find out you're WRONG...close...but WRONG! If you live in Dane, Rock, or Green ...
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