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- Sun-dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Tartlets - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from cooksplus dotcomSun-dried tomatoes and creamy goat cheese merge as the base for these warm, bite-sized hors d’oeuvres called tartlets. Basil, garlic, and green onions add an element of freshness. Encased in buttery puff pastry shells, a tartlet’s small size makes it an ultimate starter for any ...
Views: 1454 - 15-Minute Salmon with Mint Salsa - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from George MateljanThis is a delicious way to add an excellent source of selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D to your Healthiest Way of Eating. The spicy and flavorful salsa is easy to prepare and is a perfect complement to the rich taste of salmon. You may even want to double the salsa recipe to have ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - Buying Chopsticks for Chinese Restaurants - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Thomas YoungChopsticks are indispensable products in Chinese restaurants. Chopsticks are made from a wide range of materials such as wood, metal, stone and bamboo. Chopsticks that can be used continuously are encouraged nowadays, largely in view of environmental concerns. Such chopsticks are more durable ...
Views: 1453 - Stock vs Broth Makes All The Difference - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrThe best soups and sauces are made from intensely flavored liquids. The question of stock vs broth must be considered when making either of these kitchen staples. What is the difference between the two? Why are they different? What effect will either have on my cooking? A stock is a ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Cooking this way may cause this killer! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally post at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=cooking-this-way-may-cause-this-killer Avoid doing this if you want to decrease risk of certain cancers!grillhouse How meat is prepared and cooked has an impact on how much the meat ...
Views: 1452 - Healthy Breakfast Muesli Recipe - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Believe CerealsMany of us are on the constant look out for the healthy cereals for breakfast to start our day with. What you eat at breakfast is most important and plays a big role in influencing your snacking habits. A good heart and healthy breakfast will make sure that you concentrate better and nourish ...
Views: 1452 - Mastering The Challenges Of Chocolate Candy Making - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Korbin NewlynThe art of chocolate candy making has been employed for many years to entice those people who love sweets. An individual has the ability to make perfect chocolate candy if they only give it a try. Sometimes, however, problems can come up that can affect even the most experienced candy maker. A ...
Views: 1452 - 10 Juicing for Cancer Recipes that Taste Incredible - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from John McIntyreWith everyone talking about juicing for cancer, you probably want to know how you can get started. Cancer is occurring at a frightening rate in the 21st century. It is impossible to go a week without hearing about someone being diagnosed with cancer or dying with cancer. And if cancer ...
Views: 1451 - Moderate & Tasteful Alcoholic drink - Wine - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Vijayjan NairWine is among the few alcoholic drinks which have been always revered for moderate and stylish nature. Identified for being a drink mainly enjoyed by rich, wine has very less alcohol portion as compared to every other hard drinks. Apart from this, wine is also appreciated for being an alcoholic ...
Views: 1451 - 5-Minute Green Beans - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from George MateljanGreen beans are a rich source of vitamin K, C, and A, as well as health-promoting carotenoid phytonutrients such as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, and one cup contains only 44 calories—great reasons to enjoy this easy-to-prepare recipe as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and ...
Views: 1450(3 votes) - 15-Minute Seared Tuna with Sage - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from George MateljanCombine this great tasting light sauce with tuna in this easy addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. And it only takes 15 minutes! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 lb tuna, cut into 4 pieces • 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed • 2 TBS finely grated or ...
Views: 1448 - Breakfast Cookie Recipe - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from tannu aggarwalWet Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped prunes or prune puree* 1/4 cup sweetener (such as maple, brown rice or agave syrups) 1/4 cup apple sauce 1/4 cup nut butter (such as almond, pumpkin seed or tahini) 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 egg or 1/2 ripe banana 1 tsp vanilla Dry ...
Views: 1448 - Get To Get a Perfect Figure with Paleo Diet Food List - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Steveis KindIf you are looking forward to lose weight you should focus up on your Paleo diet food list. The list is very comprehensive and offers you multiple options to choose from. People usually get tired of consuming the routine food items in their diet program. It is very important to keep their ...
Views: 1448 - A Few of the Simple and Easy Meatloaf Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinAre you having a difficult time thinking of the best dish to cook for the family? Do your children need a lot of pressure just to make them eat something other than junk food? If you are clueless about a fabulous recipe that you should cook, then you should try making meatloaf recipes. This ...
Views: 1447(2 votes) - Simple and Scrumptious Turkey Meatloaf Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinIt sure would be great if you could serve your family a great dish loaded with nutrients and rich flavour. Whether it is only a regular meal or a special luncheon with the family, a savory dish is definitely a treat. If you are a busy homemaker with little time to spend for cooking, you should ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - 9 Steps to Great Low Carb Cooking From Home - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrYou don’t need a written recipe to achieve great low carb cooking from home. One basic cooking method and the ingredients YOU desire are all it takes. Earlier this week, I showed you a low carb chicken recipe using sauté method. Today’s inspiration will follow the same procedure with ...
Views: 1445(7 votes) - How to Cook Rice without a Rice Cooker - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Cade LennoxIf you are like most people who have food storage, there is a good chance that you have some rice in your food storage cellar or room. However, there is a problem when it comes to cooking rice because chances are, if you have ever cooked rice, it has been through the aid of a rice cooker. ...
Views: 1442 - 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: 1440(6 votes) - Personalized Ice Cream Cups - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from mark smithHere we are taking order for personalized ice cream cups, gelato accessories and products. We are big supplier of the customize gelato products mean we do the customization or supply some personalized ice cream cups and gelato products according to order like print logo or some messages on the ...
Views: 1439 - Blueberry Antioxidant Breakfast Smoothie - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Ronnie RuizI’ve never been a breakfast eater. Formerly, as soon as I would eat anything, I would become so sleepy that I couldn’t function, so I would delay eating anything until about 3p.m. Since I am now 45, overweight, and out of shape, I’m trying to mend my ways and become a beacon of health. I’ve ...
Views: 1432 - Fabulous Margarita Mix and Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinAre you planning to prepare a nice glass of margarita? This cocktail drink is definitely a treat; you can make it in a snap, which makes it ideal for parties. Moreover, you will love its refreshing taste and aroma. If you are just lounging by the pool, you will enjoy sipping a satisfying ...
Views: 1432 - Grilling: The New Frontier - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthWhen I first got married, I had no cooking experience. I remember coming home from our honeymoon and in a moment of sheer panic thinking, “What are we going to eat tonight?” The answer turned out to be “Domino’s pizza,” but we couldn’t eat that for the rest of our life. I needed to learn how to ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Food Allergies, Anyone? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Dr. LindaJoy RoseRecently, I had lunch with a colleague at a popular upscale Asian-inspired restaurant and was very surprised when the waiter asked, “Do you have any food allergies we should be aware of?” In over five decades of going out to eat at least once or twice a week, that was the first time I had ...
Views: 1431 - Cost Analysis Of Chef Jackets - The Five Determinants - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Darell BelenIf you check out the selling prices of chef jackets nowadays, you will notice how much they vary. You are even likely to find a chef jacket that costs ten times the cost of another type of chef jacket. You may even find two differently priced jackets in a single store, especially if there is a ...
Views: 1430 - Jammin for Love - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstThere’s a reason that State Fairs are so commonplace in August you know. In fact the American county fair is the very symbol of a celebration of plenty, of community and of pride in the fruits of labor. VERY much a ripple effect from what was called ‘The First Harvest’ during the magical, ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - Kerala Fish Moilee - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Raymond MartinINGREDIENTS:- fish - 2 lbs, Tomato - 2 nos, Whole chilli(red) - 10 nos, Onion - 1 big, Garlic - 5 cloves, Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp, Green chilly - 5 nos, Coconut milk - 1 cup, Salt To taste, Lemon juice - 3 tsp or for taste, Curry leaves - 2 stems, Ginger - 1 inch piece, Oil - 2 tbp ...
Views: 1429 - 5 Spice Salmon - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from George MateljanThe balanced flavor in this Asian flavored dish with the 5 Chinese spices is wonderful. This is a surprising dish that is both light, yet very flavorful. It is full of nutrition and very simple to prepare. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 lb salmon filet cut ...
Views: 1428(3 votes) - Celebrating and Creating Your Christmas Traditions - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Karen CiancioChristmas is celebrated around the world and each of us has our own Christmas traditions developed with family and friends over the years. Many of these traditions involve the kinds of food we eat. Christmas foods played a large role in the traditions of my family - whether it was the ...
Views: 1428(4 votes) - How long does Heroin stay in your urine? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2017 from Elina SmithHow long does Heroin stay in your urine Heroin addiction can be fatal for anyone and everyone. In most of the countries, selling heroin is prohibited by law. It affects the health of the user severely. Heroin abuse can lead to the death of the individual. The effects of heroin can last ...
Views: 1428 - 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: 1427(3 votes) - Top 10 Best Places to Eat in Saigon - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2019 from Nguyen Trong HieuHo Chi Minh, one of the most modern cities of Vietnam, has a abundant mix of food all around Vietnam as well as worldwide menus such as French, Chinese, Indian, etc. It is the confluence of Vietnamese food cultures that makes our country shine out around the world. As a results, many visitors ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Lakeside Grill - Easy Dinner Recipes And Dinner Ideas For Family Fun - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Julie LanguillePlan a dinner that can be cooked on the grill, then in the late afternoon head over to the local lake for some swimming and a great lakeside grilled dinners. We've chosen some easy recipes. You provide the family and the transportation and we're almost there. I hope you have a lake close by, or ...
Views: 1426 - Restaurants Deals in Hyderabad through AMIGOBUY - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Daily Deal SiteHyderabad is most famous for its Biryani but not far behind are the delectable Kebabs served at many a place around the city. Not surprisingly most of the places which serve the best Biryani also serve some of the best Kebabs, but all that is changing as new eateries get added to the city's map. ...
Views: 1426 - Suggestions for Eating Healthy While Cutting Costs - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Lisa BakerOften, clients tell me that they can’t ‘afford’ to eat healthy, or to supplement their diet while healing and getting healthy. We always have a long conversation about why that’s not always the case. Many times they sketch out their own lifestyle… soda pop in 2 litre bottles, a large soda ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Ten Healthy Lunch and Snack Ideas for Kids (and grownups) - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from ELIZABETH BORELLIIt’s the bane of parents of school-aged children everywhere. Ask any mom her biggest challenges with raising school aged children, and somewhere among them, almost cringingly whispered, come those two dreaded words: making lunch. The daily grind of making sure you have enough variety in stock ...
Views: 1424 - 7-Minute Butternut Squash - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from George MateljanCooking winter squash doesn't have to take a long time. Cut into 1" cubes and healthy steam. With this recipe it only takes 7 minutes to add winter squash to your Healthiest Way of Eating. You will also enjoy a rich source of health-promoting vitamins A and C. Prep and Cook Time: 7 ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - Hidden Health Benefits of Garlic and Onions - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Kellie HillGarlic and onions have wonderful health benefits but they also have “hidden” health benefits that can be accessed with a little planning. ONION: These fantastic bulbs come in white, red, and yellow and are associated with reducing the risk of heart disease, lowering cholesterol levels and ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - Roll Out Cookies For Santa The Right Way! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI’d be worried if I made cookies for Santa and he didn’t eat them. What would that mean? Was I too naughty this year for him to even take a bite? Or, is Santa expecting more from me than stale cookies from the store? Santa expects cookies from scratch and I’ve let him down in past years. ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Cool curd rice for summer: - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriIngredients: Rice: 1 cup Water : 3 cups Thick curd: - 3 cups Finely chopped coriander leaves – ¼ cup White grapes (slit into halves) – 1 cup Broken Cashews – ¼ cup Curry leaves – 15 Red chilly – 2 Mustard – ¼ tea spoon Asafetida – 1 pinch Sugar – ½ spoon Ghee – 2 tea spoon Oil – 2 ...
Views: 1422 - Stoneware Cooking Equipment Ideal For Food Preparation - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Elaine SmithCooking with stoneware has been around sense man discovered fire. Early man would heat up flat stones in the fire and cook on them. When man started to farm and settle in one place, they needed to evolve their cooking methods so the stone fireplace was born. Clay and stone cookware were what was ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - Arugula Salad with Walnut Croutons - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from George MateljanTop this quick and tasty salad with walnut croutons and enjoy a rich concentration of health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids from your green salad! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced • 1 cup hot water • 2 TBS light vinegar ...
Views: 1419(4 votes) - The Farmer’s Secret to Growing Tomatoes in Winter - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThe trees are bare, the ground is frozen, and if you want the best and freshest ingredients, where are do you go? Well, there is someone growing tomatoes in the winter! If you understand the science of cooking and you want the freshest ingredients even when they’re out of season, then you’re in ...
Views: 1419(4 votes) - Blackberry Syrup DIY - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Kalyna KapurBlackberries have presently been helpful for unlimited options on its medicinal benefit in managing colds, the flu, allergy indicators and likewise to boost general respiratory all spherical wellness. Established alongside rivers, forests, this type of a plant is stuffed full of antioxidants and ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Tips to Make Yogurt at Home - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Sarika PeriwalYou can walk into any supermarket and be confronted by all manner of yogurts – flavored, frozen, low-fat, sweetened, unsweetened, and many others. However many of us would like to make yogurt at home, for reasons of economy or health. Though it can take time, a little bit of know how and ...
Views: 1412 - Tips for baking Gluten Free Bread and Recipes - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Angelia SmithI feel it an absolute joy of baking the bread myself and enjoy the fresh hot loaf from the oven instead of buying from grocery store. Learning on how to bake gluten free bread is not so much difficult compare to baking normal bread. What you need to do is to tweak slightly the process of baking ...
Views: 1411 - The 5 Rules of Food Storage - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Alec DeaconIf you`re going to store emergency food for your family (or if you`re already doing this), then you should always keep in mind the 5 basic rules of food storage. They are all equally important, so make sure you don`t miss any one of them. It would be a pity to find your stockpile all wasted, ...
Views: 1408 - Raw Caramel Apple - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from odette worrellThis is a great way to build in a non-guilt dessert and to get some wonderful vitamins and minerals into your body. Only problem will be holding back from eating the whole thing and leaving any for the rest of your family or friends. Ingredients: ¼ cup and 1 tbsp of raw almond butter ¼ ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - The Paleo Craze - Great Movement Wrong Word - by Submitted on May 06, 2014 from Al SearsThere's a lot of talk about “paleo” right now, and I welcome it. It’s a positive change and it’s a great thing because paleo is so much better for you. Still, I don’t use the word paleo very much. This may be just a nuance, but I prefer to talk about it another way. “Paleo” is a great ...
Views: 1407 - 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: 1406 - 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 ...
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