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- 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 ...
Views: 2647 - Where to Purchase Fortune Cookies at Wholesale Prices - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Thomas YoungFortune cookies are a hugely popular dessert and snack. Whether you are running a restaurant business or simply planning a special party, these delicious cookies can make a big difference. Placing bulk orders is a feasible option as you can get them at competitive prices. So you need to know ...
Views: 2639 - Backyard Camp Out - Easy Dinner Recipes and Dinner Ideas For Family Fun - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Julie LanguilleWhen the kids are little or time or money is short, try a backyard camp out for an easy recipe for great family fun. All you need are some willing campers, a tent, some bedding and a spirit of adventure. Step 1) Acquire a tent. Hopefully there's one in the garage and you can find it. If not, ...
Views: 2638 - Quick & Easy Vegan Meatloaf Recipe - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI thought I would share my favorite ever fast-fix vegan entrée for you Intent vegan readers. It's yummy and high volume or "volumetrics"--so it fills you up. I buy the Boca Burgers in bulk at Costco—real cheap, and stores in the freezer for a couple months. This recipe also freezes well in ...
Views: 2638(2 votes) - Candida Diet Recipes for Men with a Male Yeast Infection - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from joydeb palIf you suffer from a male yeast infection and are embarking on the Candida diet, it’s important to know the recipes for the two important “drinks” in the diet as well as what foods should be eaten, as well as those which should not. Here is what you need to know to successfully use the Candida ...
Views: 2612 - ***Zucchini-from-Hell, a Heavenly Recipe for Them - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromWhere I live, in the dead of night people whose gardens have produced many of those monster zucchini will sneak onto the doorsteps of their neighbors and leave them. Here is a recipe to make easy and fantastic use of one or more of the monsters. Got a steamer? If not put a colander or large ...
Views: 2595(6 votes) - Paleo Recipes Chicken & Beef Summer Grill - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Gail ColeSummer is grill time. Enjoy FREE Paleo Recipes. Quick and easy chicken and beef grill recipes. Paleo Recipes gluten, dairy, soy and preservative free. Paleo Recipes: Paleo Grilled Chicken Kabobs and Paleo Grilled Beef Kabobs. New and experienced Paleo cooks are looking for new creative recipes ...
Views: 2589 - Romantic (and Sexy) Dinner for Two - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Rebecca Savidge GrayThe Menu Dinner: Artichokes with Basil-Lime Dipping Sauce Lobster Tails with Butter Dessert: Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Drinks: A rich, buttery Chardonnay such as Bryon Chardonnay, or Franciscan 2002 Chardonnay. Champagne works too Whoever you break out ...
Views: 2568(1 vote) - 3 Simple Diet Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Tony SchwartzIn today’s fast-paced earth it is challenging for anyone to consume healthful, it seems like no one has the time to sit down and consume a excellent, nutritious meal. This really is becoming a national crisis as our persons reap the consequences of a fast-food earth, with 30% of Americans ...
Views: 2566 - Paleo Ground Beef Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Gail ColePaleo recipes allow fresh meat, poultry and fish. Ground beef is a versatile meat used in Paleo Recipes. Ground beef is finely chopped beef. Beef is grounded in a mincer. Any part of the beef can be used but chuck steak or round steak is frequently used. Ground beef is a less expensive cooking ...
Views: 2566 - Healthy Green Smoothie Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyGreen smoothies are simply a fruit smoothie with fresh or powdered greens added. We love green smoothies and they are huge part of what we eat every day. On a typical day, we might make 1- 2 quarts of green smoothie in the morning and drink most of it for breakfast. Friends often drink 4 quarts ...
Views: 2564(2 votes) - How to Make the Best Chocolate Cake - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Angelica FlorinWe all know that chocolate cake is one of the easiest cakes to prepare but not everyone can make it deliciously, just like the ones that we have in pastry shops and restaurants. For you to bake chocolate cake that you and your family will surely love here is a chocolate cake recipe for you. ...
Views: 2561(2 votes) - How To Cut Vegetables Using The Tip Fulcrum Method - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrI know how to cut vegetables. Trust me, I do. Early in my career I was a lowly prep cook. I was part of a very large system, at a very large kitchen, that fed 15,000 people TWICE a day! My job was to cut vegetables, all day every day. I did this for months! From six in the morning to five ...
Views: 2554(2 votes) - Healthy Kids Snack Chips - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Deb BixlerFun Children's Recipe For ChipsYou can purchase chips that are made with potatoes, salt, oil and 27 chemicals and added ingredients, or you can purchase chips that are just potatoes, salt and oil. The healthy chips are not usually any less calories and yet, it is unlikely you will be obsessed ...
Views: 2552(1 vote) - How to Make Chicken Mushrooms with Stir Fry Noodles - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Angelica FlorinEasy to make and delicious to eat, “Chicken Mushrooms with Stir Fry Noodles” is a great dish to cook for yourself or your family. This recipe cooks in 90 minutes and makes about 4 servings. Things you will need: • Boneless and skinless chicken 100g • Sliced mushrooms 1 cup • Cream of ...
Views: 2541(2 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: 2536(6 votes) - What's In Your Stuffing? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jack DobsonIt is not actually known where the food was first made and used but the earliest known uses are in the Roman times as it was found in a Roman cook book. It usually consisted of vegetables, meats, nuts and spices. In the middle ages stuffing was called farce, and this was derived from the French ...
Views: 2534 - Tasty Aloo Tikki Recipe - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Sky SunIngredients: 3 large boiled aloo (potatoes) 1 tsp salt or as per taste 1/4th tsp ground black pepper For Stuffing: 2/3rd cup matar (green peas) cooked or frozen peas defrosted 1/2 tbsp scrapped and minced ginger 1/4th tsp garam masala 1/4th tsp salt or to taste Red chili powder to taste ...
Views: 2527(2 votes) - Tortellini with Stuffed Fish - Traditional Pasta Recipe - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Sabina NovakIn this article I will show you how to prepare tortellini with stuffed fish. Anyone can prepare it with just a little effort. Traditional tortellini pasta fillings are different based on the region of production. Those known as “of the vigil” are usually filled with ricotta, and in some cases, ...
Views: 2511 - Factory Farmed (CAFOs) Hamburger, Ground Beef, Ammonia-Treated-Fatty-Waste Beef and How the FDA Fails to Protect Americans from Potential Health Problems from E. Coli and Salmonella - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Since neither the FDA nor the food industry is motivated to provide consumers with clear definitions of the difference between hamburger and ground beef or provide adequate information on the contents permitted in the preparation of ground meat and hamburgers, we feel compelled to offer the ...
Views: 2510(7 votes) - Baked Sweet potato Fries Low Fat Recipe - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Popa WoolseyPerfect low-fat baked sweet potato fries recipe with cinnamon. Baked Cinnamon sweet potato Fries are the perfect low-fat food when you have that urge to snack on something sweet. As you well know it is often the perennial ‘sweet tooth' that interrupts those well intentioned efforts to stay on a ...
Views: 2502(2 votes) - How To Create a 6 Course French Dinner Without Recipes - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrWould you break into a sweat if you had to create a 6 course French dinner for friends? Most people would, it can be intimidating cooking for other people. What makes this cooking stress even greater is trying to follow written recipes. Cooking is fun. Referring back-and-forth to written ...
Views: 2494(1 vote) - Concert In The Park - Easy Dinner Recipes And Dinner Ideas For Family Fun - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Julie LanguilleConcerts in the park are a great source of cheap family entertainment in the summer. Choices range from the local high school band concerts to full scale professional artists performing on local outdoor venues. In our area a local winery hosts great outdoor concerts that are enjoyable for all ...
Views: 2490 - Bride and Groom’s Top 10 Best Budget Wedding Cake Tips - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Rosanna HallerBride and Groom’s Top 10 Best Budget Wedding Cake Tips Your wedding cake is sure to be the most expensive dessert you’ll ever serve. Many LDS couples cringe at the thought of spending $800 on a single cake – after all, haven’t we been taught to be thrifty? While you may not be able to take ...
Views: 2489(84 votes) - Pizza on the healthy side (whole wheat Pizza) - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Jimmy SigenstroemI have previously written about that even if you chose to eat a healthy diet, it doesn’t mean that you have to do without all the good things. You can easily have a pizza once in a while, as long as you do right and in moderation. And by right I mean that you drop the pepperoni, the pork bacon, ...
Views: 2475(1 vote) - How to Make Banana Nut Bread - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBananas are originally from South and South East Asia and are first cultivated in Papua New Guinea. They are commonly found in tropical islands. The fruit is very fibrous and sweet with a distinct smell. Bananas are filled with B Vitamins, Vitamin C and potassium chloride. B Vitamins help us ...
Views: 2467(3 votes) - Garlic Dip with Crudités - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from George MateljanFor a great appetizer before dinner or as a snack any time of the day, try this quick and easy-to-make dip that goes with any type of fresh cut vegetables (such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, or bell peppers). Garlic not only tastes great but provides you with extra health benefits from its ...
Views: 2463(3 votes) - Cuban Cuisine, Cuba History and Their Food - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from James MurrayCuba is a West Caribbean island which has a rich cultural heritage with vibrant and varied culinary traditions from a variety of cultures that have contributed to the culinary development of this very distinct and delicious style of Cuban cuisine. Spaniards brought their own culinary styles to ...
Views: 2462 - Hot Polenta Breakfast with Dried Fruit Compote - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from George MateljanThis healthy hot breakfast is so good with its natural sweetness from the honey and dried fruit you may feel like you are eating dessert. It is a delicious topping for the polenta. A perfect satisfying breakfast on a cool morning that will sustain you for hours. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes ...
Views: 2456(2 votes) - Famous Ice Cream Recipe Secrets - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Gail ColeSummer is just around the corner but ice cream is a year-a-round dessert favorite. Secret ice cream recipes revealed. Now you can make these great ice cream recipes from the comfort of your home.Have you ever wondered how Ben & Jerry’s were founded? The founders of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream are ...
Views: 2449 - Judy's Light And Creamy Cheesecake - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Judith KahnI adapted this recipe from one that was given to my mother and to me by another one of our wonderful neighbors, Lenore Velinsky. Lenore was a marvelous cook. She really loved cooking for her husband Arthur, and for her three boys, Richard, Ira, and Jimmy. This was her cheesecake recipe, and ...
Views: 2441 - 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: 2416(4 votes) - How To Make The Perfect Casserole For You - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Jack DobsonCasseroles combine so many combinations of foods that they can appeal to just about any food audience. They are wonderful dishes that just about anyone can make. There's old time favorites, like the green bean casserole, for example. It just combines some basic ingredients with our favorite ...
Views: 2413 - Fabulous and Simple Pound Cake Recipe - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinWhen it comes to desserts, cakes are among the popular ones. Kids and adults alike enjoy the sweet taste and rich texture of any type of cake. However, most kids love a kind of cake that is sweet, while others love a kind of cake with a smooth and creamy texture. You can make the cake according ...
Views: 2407(18 votes) - Paleo Kale Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Gail ColePaleo kale vegetable low fat recipes. FREE Paleo Sautéed Kale Bok Choy Recipe, Steamed Kale Recipe and Paleo Kale Soup Recipe. Enjoy Paleo Vegan Kale Recipes. Kale is an ideal vegetable in the Paleo Diet. Kale is a member of the cabbage family. Consider by some as a wild cabbage. Kale vary in ...
Views: 2398 - The Scoop on Local Ice Cream - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Henry VerdenOne of my fondest memories of growing up was the ice cream truck slowly cruising through my neighborhood on those hot summer days. The sound of The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down or The Entertainer played through tinny speakers would send kids scrambling in every direction to get a quarter before ...
Views: 2388 - How to make Hand Sculpted Polymer Clay Miniature Food - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from George CronyDollhouses and dollhouse miniatures are extremely popular with most hobby enthusiasts today. What is more popular is the art of hand sculpting miniature food using polymer clay. With the clay available in multiple colors, making miniature food for dollhouses has become really easy. In fact, most ...
Views: 2378 - Things To perform To Celebrate Your 50th Birthday - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Darrell P. MeyerMillions of people turn 50 each year and you are not alone! There are actually a lot of individuals who have those feelings of sorrow on their 50th birthday for 1 reason or one more. Occasionally those feelings are combined with thoughts that your life is practically over along with other time ...
Views: 2373 - Easy Casserole Recipes - Ground Beef Casseroles - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Reggie BeanCasseroles are a great way to make a hearty, inexpensive meal for your family. My favorite ingredient to use in them is ground beef. There are countless recipes you can come up with using ground beef in your casserole dishes. If you have ground beef in your home, odds are you can put together ...
Views: 2365(5 votes) - Cook Like a Professional With Mycook Induction Blender - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Albert MingoWant some nutritious and sumptuous food? Some real and honest to goodness crap will be available at your own desire. All this however are in your hands and the magic that only Mycook Induction Blender can offer you. Mycook is a fantastic device that you will surely enjoy. It is the one that ...
Views: 2361 - How to Prepare Your Own Hamburger Seasonings to Avoid Using Products Like Hamburger Helper, Asian Helper and other Chemical-filled Packaged Products - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.We recommend organic ingredients whenever possible to reduce salt, fat, cholesterol, MSG and avoid the consequences of factory farmed meats including the use of growth hormones, excessive antibiotics and pesticide residues and other dangerous chemical contents such as ammonia. Organic ...
Views: 2351(6 votes) - Paleo Diabetes Low Glycemic Diet Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Gail ColeNecessity is the mother of invention. Diabetics require a low glycemic diet. Low glycemic is the same term as a low carbohydrate diet. Foods rich in complex carbohydrates (starch) bread, cereals and pasta. Simple carbohydrates (sugar) desserts and candy. Paleo Diet is free of most food rich in ...
Views: 2346(1 vote) - Tips in Buying Beef - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBeef is the one of the most versatile meat in the world. Beef comes from bovines and it is primary meat used in Middle East, Brazil, Europe and Australia. Buying the right cut of beef for your recipe can be sometimes confusing. Each cut means different cooking time. It depends on the part from ...
Views: 2311 - Top 14 Tips for Better Barbecue - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Bill AndersonHere is list of the 14 most important things to watch when slow smoking BBQ... 14. Proper ventilation. Make sure your firebox has enough ventilation. This helps to keep your fire burning properly and not smoldering. You want a light blue smoke - not a billowing white smoke. If you can, open ...
Views: 2310(2 votes) - 4-Minute Healthy Sautéed Bok Choy - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from George MateljanEnjoy this great tasting recipe and get 375% of your Daily Value for vitamin A, 318% DV for vitamin C, 188% DV for vitamin K and 69% for folate! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 3 Ingredients: • 1 lb bok choy, chopped • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 3 TBS low sodium chicken or ...
Views: 2303(2 votes) - Tips For Eating Right and Cooking Light - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Maria LawsonThe food that you choose to eat today will affect your present, and more importantly, will also have a major impact on your lifestyle and your future health. Eating healthy food is important, not only to promote good health but also to reduce the chances of chronic diseases such as cancer and ...
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