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- 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: 1442 - 3 No Recipe Uses For The Season’s Best Strawberries - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrNo recipe will tell me what to do when it’s strawberry season. It’s one of the great seasonal joys in fresh food, and I take full advantage of the short time. The best strawberries come from your local farm, local farmer, local rain and soil. I celebrate the beginning of strawberry season ...
Views: 1238(3 votes) - 3 No Recipe Uses For The Season’s Best Strawberries - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrNo recipe will tell me what to do when it’s strawberry season. It’s one of the great seasonal joys in fresh food, and I take full advantage of the short time. The best strawberries come from your local farm, local farmer, local rain and soil. I celebrate the beginning of strawberry season ...
Views: 1201(2 votes) - Pureed Navy Beans - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from George MateljanPureed Navy Beans are a great substitute for mashed potatoes in your Healthiest Way of Eating. Rich in dietary fiber, it can help maintain normal cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels. And it's delicious. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 2 cans navy ...
Views: 1540(4 votes) - Uncomplicated Recipes - What Will be the Benefits of Easy Recipes? - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Herschel SomdahI would like to put in writing an report about uncomplicated recipes for meals for everybody. I would really like to discuss advantages of it. As you already know you will discover a lot of effortless recipes for the great deal of meals. I want to provide you with some details about it. Examine ...
Views: 889 - 25 Meals To Help You To Shed Fat - Anabolic Cooking And Diet - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Arlena PalleyWhat are the food items that we should eat so as for us to shed pounds and to tone and construct muscle? 1 working day we can consume eggs plus the upcoming day we have been staying advised not to eat a lot of eggs. With Anabolic food items you might understand that that you are eating ...
Views: 791 - Anabolic Cooking, Positive aspects and Recipes for Physique Builders and Health Enthusiasts - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Vito DugiThe Anabolic Cooking Cook Book, by Dave Ruel. What on earth is The Anabolic Diet Cook Ebook About? The Anabolic Diet regime Cookbook is usually a fairly nicely composed e-book on health and fitness and nutrition for that aspiring physique builder, too as for anybody who is really serious ...
Views: 954 - Five Tricks to Cooking for One - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Meghan Gregory-StephenAre you single and cooking for one? Have you been trying to live healthfully by buying fresh produce or other healthy foods just to have them go rotten before you could eat them?...That’s money down the drain. Or do you try to avoid that fate by grocery shopping a few times every week? ...
Views: 1215 - Low Fat Healthy Cookie Recipes - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Kevin CohenBeing on a weight loss diet plan does not necessarily mean that you have to give up your favorite cookies. After all, who wouldn’t like to sit back and relax with a glass of milk and some cookies? Here are some great low fat cookies recipes for you to try out. Low Fat Chocolate Chip ...
Views: 685 - An Eccentric Lifestyle Popular in the Early 19th Century Has Left Us the Simple Graham Cracker and More! - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke An Eccentric Lifestyle Popular in the Early 19th Century Has Left Us the Simple Graham Cracker and More! The Presbyterian Reverend Sylvester Graham, an early 19th century proponent of an extreme, aesthetic lifestyle, is largely forgotten today. During his life, however, ...
Views: 1484 - How a Long Forgotten Shipping Magnate Removed His Name from Restaurant Menus around the World - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Geoff FickeHow a Long Forgotten Shipping Magnate Removed His Name from Restaurant Menus around the World Ever enjoyed a meal of Lobster Wenberg? You will not find the dish on any fine restaurants or diner’s menu today. In fact, the dish existed as Lobster Wenberg for less than a month at Delmonico’s in ...
Views: 1133 - Two Centuries Ago “The King of Chefs, the Chef of Kings” - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Two Centuries Ago “The King of Chefs, the Chef of Kings” Created the Modern Gourmet Cooking We Know Today We live in an age of plenty, when food is consumed and pursued as much for entertainment as for sustenance. Haute cuisine foodie magazines abound. There are television ...
Views: 3643 - Zucchini Dessert Recipes - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from zvika kolbEnjoy The New Tastes You Never Thought You Try Before. We Tried Them All And We Promise We Will Add More Of Them In The Future. Enjoy !!! Zucchini Pie - Our Favorite !! WOW It's So Good...We Never Thought Zucchini Can Be A Dessert But This Pie Is Better Than Our Favourite Pumpkin Pie We ...
Views: 877 - Best Guide to Make Simple Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from michael reviewSome people prefer these steps : 1. Before doing anything, make your butter out about 20-30 minutes before beginning making your cookies. It needs to melt. If you cannot wait, putting it in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds will do the trick. 2. Go on and preheat your oven to 375 ...
Views: 1019 - Prepare A Good Breakfast With Toasters - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Robert FogartyYou probably already know that breakfast is the most important meal that you eat each day. You can't have a good breakfast without toasters. Toasters come in handy for making many things. They are good for more than just toasting bread. In the morning when you are running short of time you ...
Views: 674 - Texas Brisket Caja China Style - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Mathew MastersThis amazing recipe is courtesy of Dorothy Randoll. We'll be preparing a 15-pound brisket. Your caja china (also called a Cajun microwave) can hold as many as 5 or 6 briskets of this size! So here's the list of what you need: La Caja Asadora Roasting Box Brisket Charcoal Oven ...
Views: 899 - Different Types of Toasters - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Robert FogartyWhenever we ask someone what's for breakfast, normally and most commonly it would be bread toast with butter and jam or honey etc. Bread toasts, pies, muffins have become so common that without either of them we feel that our breakfast is incomplete. Why is this so? This is mostly because of the ...
Views: 2104 - Breakfast Now Made Easy Using Toasters - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Robert FogartyHave you ever wondered how helpful the toasters are? They have made life so easy. Now without much tension we can get up in the morning and prepare our breakfast in few minutes, unlike earlier days when we have to go through long process even for preparing a simple breakfast like the bread ...
Views: 744 - The Green Smoothie Revolution: Time to Take Your Health to The Next Level - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Heather MamateyThe Green Smoothie Revolution is here. Have you heard of these magical drinks? It’s time you got in the know, because what I am about to tell you will really take your health to the next level, if you’re ready for the leap. What are green smoothies? To put it simply, they’re raw greens ...
Views: 558 - Easy Desserts: How to Make Them Super Healthy - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Heather MamateyEasy desserts that are also deliciously good for you: fantasy or fiction? Something you’ve dreamed about but thought too good to be true, like a perfect body or winning the lottery? Well, I have some interesting news for you. Fabulous desserts that are super healthy and that only take minutes ...
Views: 593 - Low Fat Wrap Recipes - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Kevin CohenLow fat wraps can be healthy, diet friendly as well as tasty lunch options for those on a weight loss diet strategy. Make sure you try out these two great low fat wrap recipes. Low Fat Chicken and Yogurt Wrap Ingredients 1.Greek yogurt, zero fat, strained: ½ cup 2.Lemon juice: 1 ...
Views: 570 - Foods for Stress - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Bryan SchuetzFoods for Stress Stress causes many adverse reactions in the body. From increased blood pressure to fatigue, sleep problems, pain and many more. Stress causes inflammation in the body and inflammation is at the core of most diseases that affect the human body. We will give you examples of ...
Views: 1494 - Grilled to Perfection - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Karen ChanGrilling is not just about lighting a fire. This is according to US-based celebrity chef Bobby Flay. For cooking experts like Flay who is known for his skills in the kitchen, the act of grilling food becomes an art form. So does this mean that one has to be a famous and talented chef, or ...
Views: 571 - Grilling - Will it Leave You Sizzling Hot or Dead Cold? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Karen ChanSummer barbecues and outdoor grilling has always been a surefire way to bring friends, relatives and family in one place for some quality bonding time. Amid the sweet smell of marinated meat being cooked—be it over low fire or extreme heat—people gather around, lightly converse while waiting for ...
Views: 616 - Indian Style Black Bean Burrito - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from George MateljanThe combination of Southwestern ingredients and Eastern seasonings add a unique flavor to this burrito. One serving also provides you with 329% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin A and 180% DV for vitamin C. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 medium ...
Views: 1500(4 votes) - Wisconsin Dells Homemade Fudge - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Penny KowalkeHomemade fudge in Wisconsin Dells is quite possibly the best fudge you have ever eaten. If this is perhaps the first time you have ever read about this amazing fudge and you live near Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin I highly recommend pulling out your map or perhaps doing an online Mapquest search ...
Views: 752 - 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: 1267(1 vote) - 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: 952(1 vote) - 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: 2503(1 vote) - Zucchini Bread Recipes - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from zvika kolbZucchini Bread Recipe I really enjoyed this bread,Fantastic! Nice and moist, I left out the nuts a nd used a 3/4 C less sugar. great texture. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 3 cups flour 3 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup oil 2 cups zucchini, grated 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking ...
Views: 916 - Easy Dinner Recipes: How to Make a Fabulous Healthy Meal from Fresh, Whole, Unprocessed Ingredients - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Heather MamateyEasy dinner recipes don’t have to involve cans, prepackaged foods or a microwave. Let’s put our chef hats on and start thinking outside the box! There is a whole tantalizing world of delicious and easy dinner recipes open to you, that are also fantastically healthy, and I’m going to tell you all ...
Views: 510 - What do you know about Vodka? - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Dean WinchesterWhen you think about vodka you think about just hanging out with friends and having a great time. It is the time when people get together to share well times and create new memories. This is flavored drinks and cocktail hour. Different Types of Vodka Drinking vodka means that you have ...
Views: 640 - Create Your Own Kitchen Makeover - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Mary DykstraI have worked with a number of people over the years who have called saying they feel overwhelmed when they walk into their kitchens and are inundated by counter clutter, cupboard chaos, and fridge fright. Ever feel like your home life is out of control and you are overwhelmed by the state of ...
Views: 1570 - Savurous Cookie Recipe With Favorite Fruits. Cook Them Now! - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Lucinda BretAmerican cookies are available in stores in many tastes, but it cannot be assimilated with those that are made at home, together with the family. A few say that they don’t have any time to bake, but cookies takes very little time to be prepared and the ingredients needed are also very cheap, ...
Views: 810 - The Best Barbecue Marinade Recipes - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Plumb WorldGreatest Bbq Marinade Recipes Marinating and barbecue helps make the food even more delicious typically Many marinades could be promptly utilizing easy to find off-the-shelf and though several recipes involve marinating, quite a few could be before barbecuing or perhaps ...
Views: 933 - Low Fat Recipes for Special Occasions - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Kevin CohenGot that special dinner for your better half’s parents coming up and don’t know how to fix up a low fat dinner. Well here are two great low fat recipes just for such special occasions. Try them out and we bet you will just love it. Pot Roast with Vegetables Ingredients 1.Rump or bottom ...
Views: 603 - 15-Minute Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Mustard and Tarragon - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from George MateljanTry this quick-and-easy recipe that combines the great tastes of chicken, Dijon mustard and tarragon to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Fresh herbs are a great way to enhance the taste of your meals and enjoy extra health-promoting nutrients as well. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 ...
Views: 1468(4 votes) - four Grains All Vegetarians Need to Have In Their Kitchen & Eat For Dinner At Least five Times A Week - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Ebony JohnsonContrary to popular belief, vegetarians are not just restricted to eating fruits and vegetables. In fact, vegetarians should make sure they include a diverse assortment of foods that include beans, dairy (if you are a lacto-ovo vegetarian) pasta, meat alternatives, and of course, the beloved ...
Views: 679 - Tents & Tahini - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Ashley SampsonI love camping. That being said, I do realize there's a lot of you folks out there who disagree with me to say the least. I empathize with all the reasons you could have. I do. It is a lot of work. It's not the most comfortable night's sleep. The whole process of showering (more for the ...
Views: 927 - Breakfast and a Walk - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Ashley SampsonHere I sit on this bitterly cold day with my Starbucks, "Venti, Sub Sf, Nonfat Caramel Macchiato" that was supposed to be used to kick start me into cleaning mode. But instead has me sitting here, writing for you and me... Mostly me. You know what I was exactly one minute away from today? A ...
Views: 991 - False Hopes & F'real Chili - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Ashley SampsonI sort of picked up a long time ago, I don't remember when; not to really hope for much. Not to have to much faith in anything, or anyone. Maybe more specifically not to be disappointed when and if someone let me down. At the same time, battling that has always been a thought that people are ...
Views: 802 - Authentic Italian Drinks - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Paolo DonatiItalian drinks, of many different types, play an important role in Italy. Everyone, worldwide, knows and loves Italian food. Afterall, who can resist a hot, crunchy crostini, a sinfully creamy plate of fettuccini alfredo-twirled, of course, not cut--or a generous slice of fresh-baked pizza? Not ...
Views: 742 - Why You Need To Learn to Make Pizza - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Albert GrandePizza is a universal food. Originally confined to Italian neighborhoods, pizza has now become mainstream. Travel anywhere in the world and you will be able to find some type of pizza. As noted bread baker Peter Reinhart explained to me: "Pizza is the perfect flavor delivery system." Pizza is ...
Views: 1516(2 votes) - The History Of Ice Cream - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Kundan GangotriThe history of ice cream begins a long, long time ago in a most beautiful place. The history of ice cream begins over 3,000 years ago in China. Lots of cool things were invented in China. Umbrellas, glasses and fireworks were all invented in China but the tastiest and coldest Chinese invention ...
Views: 759 - Explore the Delicious World of Italian Desserts - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Paolo DonatiEveryone loves dessert, and that is especially true when it comes to Italian desserts. Italy is known for its delicious delicacies and dishes, and their desserts are no different. As a people, the Italians are known for creating rich and beautiful creations. If you are not familiar with Italian ...
Views: 542 - Holding A BBQ Party And Health Risks Involved - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Plumb WorldBbqs and the Health Risks By Amanda Carroll Bar-b-queing is a well-liked technique to cook and it's enjoyed throughout the world. However, along with the simplicity as well as returning to mother nature experience regarding cooking on the fire, there are a variety associate health ...
Views: 1636 - Cook in a Jiffy - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from david press ReleaseHave you found yourself rummaging your wallet or purse whenever you pass a restaurant and finding not enough money to afford a decent meal out there, felt disappointed? When you wake up every morning or when you come back home from your office, you probably think out loud, ‘what new’. Sometimes, ...
Views: 632 - The Weather Is Hot - Time For A Barbecue Competition - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Plumb WorldBarbecue Contests by Amanda Carroll Bbqs may seem like basically a unique method of eating outdoors but they are far far more than that. Just consult any of the participants that go into the bbq competitions around the world. And when you’ve understand how the really serious ...
Views: 645 - Send Cookie Gifts - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Sonu ParasharWhile gifting flowers on special occasions may never go out of fashion, it is new ideas and possibilities that are in vogue today. David’s Cookies is part of today’s gifting options. And why it shouldn’t be. Baked fresh daily, David Cookies make for an excellent gift that you can send to your ...
Views: 734 - Grilled Fruit Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanWhen you say that you’re cooking on the grill, things like burgers and steaks immediately come to mind. What we don’t often consider when we think about grilling is grilling fruits. If this is something that you have never heard of and you’re interested in trying, here are a couple of good ...
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