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- Amazing Recipe for Watermelon Margarita - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinWatermelon is a great tasting fruit that is perfect during a warm weather. Anyone will feel completely refreshed after munching on a sweet and juicy slice of watermelon. This succulent fruit is perfect when eaten or prepared as a drink. You can process it by using a blender and mix it up with ...
Views: 1514(2 votes) - Baked Halibut with Herbs - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from George MateljanAdd this wonderful halibut dish to your Healthiest Way of Eating in just 15 minutes! This recipe is a great way to add more of those health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids to your meals. 4 ounces of halibut provides 26% of your daily value for those hard-to-find nutrients as well as 76% of your ...
Views: 1666(2 votes) - Baked Potato with Rosemary and Mushroom Sauce - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from George MateljanAdd mushrooms to your traditional baked potato for extra flavor and nutrition and enjoy its rich source of vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. Prep and Cook Time: 1hr 15 min Serves 4 Ingredients: • 4 medium baking potatoes, such as russet • 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms • 1/2 ...
Views: 1886(2 votes) - Beet Salad: Two Beet Salad Recipes That You Will Love - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from X YDo you like cooking and eating beets? Do you want to make an easy and tasty beet salad? Beets are tasty, but many people don't know how to cook them and how to make a beet salad. And because of this many people are looking for a beet salad recipe. The good thing about making beet salad is that ...
Views: 1642(2 votes) - Beets with Fennel Yogurt Sauce - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from George MateljanBeets don't have to take a long time to cook. The fennel and yogurt in this recipe are a great complement to the flavor of beets making it a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves 2-4 Ingredients: • 4 small whole beets, cut into quarters ...
Views: 1321(2 votes) - Begin to Eat Healthier - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI want to eat in a healthier way, but am not sure where to begin. Can you offer a few suggestions on how to make the switch? Awakening...!!! We come across this question very often and have found that there are three simple steps you can take to get you on your way. Begin Where You Are The ...
Views: 862(2 votes) - Beware That Different Potatoes Cook Differently - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrDifferent potatoes DO cook differently. Most people think a spud is a spud; one is no different from the other. But this isn’t true; all varieties of potato are not the same. Using the correct type for the dish you’re making is important for excellent results. In today’s culinary college ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - 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) - BTW, What Do These Cheese Acronyms Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Sara KahnIf you email or chat online with any frequency, you may have noticed a proliferation of acronyms being used. BTW (by the way), LOL (laugh out loud), OMG (oh my goodness) and WTF (what the f***) have found their way into our daily electronic communication. There is another set of acronyms you may ...
Views: 1699(2 votes) - Cardiac Unit recipe for FAST WEIGHT LOSS - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from garry robbinsAs I wrote in my last post The truth about DETOXING and CLEANSING DIETS, This is a great DETOX recipe. its a great way to CLEANSE and DETOX your body whilst loosing weight quickly. I have tried it a couple of times now over a few years, this time around I lost 4 kgs in 1 week. Mind you I ...
Views: 9190(2 votes) - Chicken Enchiladas - How to Make the Best Ones - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Angelica FlorinMexican foods are quite appealing to many people; the rich flavor, enchanting aroma and superb texture of these dishes simply create the perfect satisfying meal. Moreover, it is easy to make several Mexican recipes; in only a matter of minutes, you can already enjoy the peppery, spicy and tangy ...
Views: 1017(2 votes) - Choosing The Best One Cup Coffee Maker - An Ideal Selection For Your Brewing Needs - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Rita DasOne cup coffee maker has become a very well-liked option amongst coffee lovers. They make it feasible to have a flawlessly brewed cup of coffee at any time without the need to brew an entire vessel of coffee. The marketplace has become inundated with an assortment of fabulous one cup coffee ...
Views: 636(2 votes) - Christmas Dinner Ideas Start with Appetizers Too Fancy For You. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrChristmas dinner ideas come easy. Turkey, Ham, or Beef with potatoes and vegetables. However, how you START your meal can be a more perplexing problem. There are infinite choices of holiday appetizers to choose from. How do you find the right recipe? You don’t FIND the right recipe, you ...
Views: 1366(6 votes) - Cooking as an art form - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Rubel ZamanCooking is defined as the process of food preparation through applied heat. But there so much more involved in planning, preparing, and presenting meals for your family. One thing the dictionary left out is the love that goes into the creation of that meal. If you are someone that is ...
Views: 1092(2 votes) - Cooking Ideas for Vegetarians - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Sarah TobinHere are some new and innovative methods to make vegetarianism more appealing. Many people have certain misconceptions regarding vegetarian food. They assume that by going vegetarian, you have to consume bland, boiled veggies all day and give up on all the good stuff. This is certainly not ...
Views: 557(2 votes) - Cooking Recipes – To Make Delicious Pizzas - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Jennifer HanksPizza is the most hunted out and preferred of eatables today. In case you get bored of the same taste of the pizza, there are myriad options to add to the taste of this delicacy. Pizzas are really yummy. The task is just giving it a different look and taste so that monotony does not peep in. The ...
Views: 794(2 votes) - 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: 1289(2 votes) - Creamy Romaine Salad - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from George MateljanGreen salads are always welcome as a part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. This healthy green salad can be enjoyed with just about any type of dressing. However, it is worth the time to make this creamy dressing for its delicious flavor and extra nutritional value. Prep and Cook Time: 15 ...
Views: 1719(2 votes) - Crock Pot Recipes for Football Sunday - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Reggie BeanCrock pot recipes are perfect for football Sunday. When you wake up in the morning, just set up the crock pot with your favorite appetizer, barbecue or Sunday dinner and it will be ready to eat before, during or after the game. The last thing you want to be doing while the game is on is ...
Views: 1519(2 votes) - Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Reviews - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from dipak darjiCuisinart has created what probably is the safest electrical pressure cooker on the market and a very user friendly tool, qualities reflected upon the cooker's price. Appearance wise, it makes a nice and elegant addition to your kitchen. It has a compact design and a brushed stainless steel ...
Views: 705(4 votes) - Culinary Treasures for Summer - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCooking for one and dining out solo are a lot like cilantro. You either love it or hate it. At Single Edition, we enjoyed the collection of essays in "Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant: Confessions of Cooking for One and Dining Alone," which captured both the liberating and delectable ...
Views: 1379(2 votes) - Cut your Cooking Time in Half with the Chef Basket - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Christian LambrechtDon’t you love kitchen gadgets that save you time and energy in the kitchen? Some appear too good to be true, but the 12-in-1 Chef Basket does a dozen tasks just by virtue of its ingenious design. This new kitchen tool is a colander, a steamer, a fry basket and a serving dish. It can be used ...
Views: 748(2 votes) - Dare to be Different: Grilled Panini Recipes - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Sabrina RoccaContrary to what many people seem to think, panini are not only suited for main courses alone, and/or for lunch or dinner only, for that matter – they're far more versatile than that. Grilled panini recipes can be served during breakfast, too, and may as a matter of fact can make for some lovely ...
Views: 1028(2 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) - Delectable Recipe for Cake Pops - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinMost children have a fancy for sweet delicacies. They enjoy munching on almost anything that has sugar on it - candies, gum, cakes and pastries. If your child is having a birthday party at home, you should make it a point that the menu list contains something that appeals to his or her taste. ...
Views: 3348(2 votes) - Delicious Food Processor Dishes and Drinks for the Summer Time - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from KelyAnn RosarioFor those of us who love to cook, the best part about summer is the abundance of fresh herbs and vegetables. Whether it is locally grown vegetables from the grocery store, a basket of fruit at the farmer’s market, or herbs plucked from your own backyard garden, everything tastes better when it ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - Delightful and Truly Delicious Strawberry Cake Recipe - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinAny food item becomes tempting to eat if it comes with a great presentation. When you make the dish enticing to look at, it will also draw others to have a taste (and maybe even seconds). Thus, you must make sure that any recipe you prepare comes with a great visual appeal. This way, you can ...
Views: 2037(2 votes) - Diagnose Your Cake Problem with Dr. Bakegood - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIt’s time to solve that cake problem once and for all! You know the one I’m talking about. It’s the dark crust on your layer cake that you carve away with a knife. It’s the chewy or dry texture that you’ve tried to overcome so many years now, but haven’t. Stick out your tongue and say ...
Views: 1273(4 votes) - Does one Need to Transform Your Kitchen area? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Shane FigueiredoLike every person else, your incredibly private very well getting is usually impacted by your geographical region. Must you are living in a very lively and pleased household, then it really is feasible to simply really feel upbeat and constructive about existence. But when your home is dim and ...
Views: 519(2 votes) - Easy Holiday Buffets - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Karen CiancioIf you are planning to entertain this holiday season, consider preparing a buffet dinner. There are many holiday recipes that work well on a buffet table and if you plan ahead, it can be fairly easy on the cook. A buffet dinner works especially well if you are hosting a larger group and don't ...
Views: 2348(4 votes) - Easy Labor Day Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Reggie BeanLabor Day is right around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about what great meals you will prepare. Picnic and barbecue fare top the list, but you must also be prepared for a rainy outing. If you can't barbecue chicken on the grill due to a monsoon outside, try an alternative like ...
Views: 1059(2 votes) - Easy Salmon Recipe for Lunch - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinHave you exhausted your creative mind, yet you could not think of a new dish to cook for lunch? Do you wish you could cook a fabulous recipe that you have not tried making before? If your family gets bored with the usual dishes you serve on the dinner table, you should read along this article. ...
Views: 3086(2 votes) - Easy Salmon Recipe for Lunch - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinHave you exhausted your creative mind, yet you could not think of a new dish to cook for lunch? Do you wish you could cook a fabulous recipe that you have not tried making before? If your family gets bored with the usual dishes you serve on the dinner table, you should read along this article. ...
Views: 3086(2 votes) - Easy Spring Recipes With Seasonal Produce - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Reggie BeanNow that spring is finally here, it's time to look at cooking with seasonal spring produce. Most of the fruits and vegetables in season now can be found year round at grocers around the country, but they reach their full potential during the spring. Artichokes, asparagus, avocados, beets, ...
Views: 864(6 votes) - Enjoy Lucrative Taste Of Halal Lamb - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jacob WatsonAre you crazy about Chicken, Kabab, Sausages, Sliced Meat, Fresh Chicken Cuts, Fresh Beef Cuts, Fresh Lamb Cuts and many more items of food? Oh! How could I forgot to mention Halal Lamb being a food savvy. The food that Sara's provide to million of its food lovers are of world class and are ...
Views: 844(2 votes) - Excellent Recipe for Black Forest Cake - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinAre you thinking of a great present for a loved one? You might want to purchase stylish clothes, bags or any other product you see in shopping malls, and have these as presents. However, you might have no idea what to give that special someone - even if you have known each other for years. You ...
Views: 3719(2 votes) - Fabulous New Ways to Make Crab Salad Recipe - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Angelica FlorinSalad is one of the best appetizers because it is easy to make, comes with a variety of taste and loaded with nutrients. If you are weight-conscious, you will surely love munching on a vegetable or fruit salad. For the meat lovers, they will enjoy taking a bite of salad that includes cooked ...
Views: 1894(2 votes) - Famous Restaurant Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Gail ColeI have a confession to make. I miss the good old days. Three years ago we were not in a recession. The worst recession since the Great Depression. You could shop until you dropped. Dine at your favorite restaurant. A friend would tell you about the newest restaurant rage. You would go just to ...
Views: 1878(2 votes) - Famous Secret Recipes - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Gail ColeRemember the good old days about 2 or 3 years age? When you could go to one of your favorite restaurants two or three time a week. Now we are in a never ending recession. Discover famous recipes and favorite restaurant recipe replicas. Make famous secret recipes at home and save time and money. ...
Views: 1287(2 votes) - Fast Dinner Ideas From Your Kitchen Cabinet - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrFast dinner ideas come from the combination of quick cooking methods and the ingredients you have on hand. Planning and cooking meals for your family can be frustrating when you depend on written recipes that command specific ingredients. Sometimes you have the items, sometimes you don’t. ...
Views: 1326(4 votes) - Five Luxurious Foods That Taste Funny and Some That Will Surprise You - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Rubel ZamanThere are a number of foods that are regarded luxurious all over the world and are used from top chefs in luxurious hotel restaurants. Most of them will taste funny to you as you are not used to them, but some are quite delicious. So here is what you should expect. The first one is of course ...
Views: 756(2 votes) - Fond of Halal Sausages - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jacob WatsonAre you a food lover like me who wants to try out various types of cuisines? If yes then, for people like you and me this world offers various range of food varieties for us to enjoy. Moreover, if you are Non-Vegetarian then you can exist in any part of the world and that also by having ...
Views: 914(2 votes) - FOOD or NUTRITION? that is the Question - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Daniel Clementine“FOOD…FOOD…FOOD”... What is it? And how does it affect us? Mentally, Physically, Psychologically, Emotionally our bodies are reliant on some sort of Food, True or False? We think about food at various times of the day and not only because we are hungry. Unfortunately much of our society has ...
Views: 1497(2 votes) - FOODS THAT HELP FEND OFF SOME CANCERS! - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from chad mitzelCancer is a frightening illness, and even hearing the word can be scary. Thus, it's comforting to know that there are spices and foods that can help prevent and fight cancer. Here are some of those foods. General In addition to the specifics, there are a few wise, general rules to follow ...
Views: 923(2 votes) - 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, ...
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