Wednesday, June 9, 2010

A Whole Foods Recipe - Easy to Make and Healthy to Eat Corn & Quinoa Risotto

Risotto is one of those super yummy restaurant comfort-food dishes a lot of people love to order and love to eat but are far too intimidated by to ever attempt to cook at home. I think it's the warnings about how risotto has to be stirred constantly and hovered over that turns people off, which by the way is not entirely accurate; you can't just fix it and forget it, but you also don't need to slave over it either. I'm not an expert risotto maker, but my recipe below is definitely not slaved-driving!

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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Gluten Free Recipes - Some Great Meal Ideas For You

If you have issues with allowing gluten in your diet, you might be pleased to know that there are a number of gluten free recipes out there for you to try. Some of them are tastier than others, so you might have to experiment to find some that you like. Nevertheless, there are tons of delicious flavor combinations out there that have nothing to do with gluten whatsoever. You can use these to develop your own recipes, but some of the ones in here may provide a good foundation for you. Feel free to get as creative as you want from here.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

How Hot Can You Handle Your Curry? Test it Out Tonight

The thought of making prawns curry may leave you a little intimidated because many of the ingredients may not just be sitting in your pantry, or maybe you have tried it before and it didn't come out like in your favorite Indian restaurant. The good news is there are tons of online resources to help you cook a stellar curry, right now, right in your kitchen.

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Monday, May 17, 2010

Rhubarb Lamb Rub Jelly

Every Easter my grandfather would make his lamb and without failure he would coat it with mint jelly. Needless to say I grew to dislike mint jelly greatly. As an adult I figured it was high time to come up with something a bit different then that which my grandfather used so I now use a Rhubarb jelly to do what the mint jelly did previously.

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Economical Meal of Turkey & Rice Casserole and Make Ahead Frozen Salad

As we all try to cut back on spending, casseroles are a good way to go. This Turkey-Rice Casserole has meat, grain, vegetable, and cheese for dairy all in one inexpensive dish. It is also a good way to use up leftover turkey or chicken which works just as well as the turkey. The frozen salad adds fruit and doubles as both a dessert and salad.

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Monday, May 10, 2010

Citrus All Year Round

I like to garbage garden as I call it. I will take sees that one would normally toss into the trash and plant them. The majority of the time I have a certain degree of success in growing these plants. One of them that I usually do very well with is lemons and oranges. Most citrus fruits are similar to what I am about to say.

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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Golden Granola

Have you ever been interested in making your own granola and quit buying store bought cereal? Typically you can but the ingredients in bulk and save money. Making your own granola also gives you the added benefit of knowing exactly what is in your morning breakfast cereal bowl. I have some tips on how to prepare granola if your are interested in making granola for yourself.

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Monday, May 3, 2010

Galatopita - Milk Pie - Greek Food Recipe Video

As far as Greek desserts go, this has to be one of my favourites. It is a really simple dessert to make, and tastes great. I posted the original recipe in March, and it has generated numerous email responses from people thanking me for sharing it. I decided to publish it as a video recipe as I wanted to underline the simplicity of making this pie.

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Christmas Lamb Dinner & Capon Recipe - Succulent & Tastier Than Traditionally Dry Turkey

Why is Christmas dinner causing problems for you and your family if you don`t like turkey. Okay, and yes Turkey is a traditional meat eaten on Christmas day however, it does not mean you have to force feed yourself and others to eat something not pleasing to the palette. Christmas Dinner is about tasty food that is acceptable for those sat round the dinner table.

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Monday, April 26, 2010

Fresh Seafood Combo Meals Are a Great Money Saver

When you love fresh fish, you're likely to love all kinds of it. That's why a fresh seafood combo meal is such a great deal. You'll be able to either get two, three, four or five or your favorite types of seafood, or try something totally new. It's a great way to share your love of cooking seafood with friends and family, without breaking your budget.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Cooking With Chicken - Making the Most of a Versatile Meat

Chicken is perhaps one of the most versatile meats available to the cook. Partly because chickens grow quickly but also because chicken meat, if cooked properly, remains tender and succulent during the cooking process. Chicken also lends itself to a vast array of cooking methods from stewing to roasting. Here you will learn a little about chickens and chicken meats along with two classic chicken recipes.

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Monday, April 19, 2010

Preparation of Taco Salad

The holidays is coming and yet everyone is still in working mode. It is time to plan out where you want to spend your holidays and the food you want to serve out to your family and friends. Yes, as early as now, it would be best to plan and get things in perspective. Doing things in a rush will just spoil the fun and excitement.

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Oats Kuzhipaniaram, Mukani Halwa and Carrot Payasam

Oats have been around for centuries & a bowl of porridge has always been considered a satisfying breakfast in the West. The craze has also caught up here not only because it is the best source of soluble fibre. Carrots are excellent for the eyes. Carrots contain large quantities of vitamin A, in the form of beta carotene. Fruits are good for health and rich in minerals.

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Monday, April 12, 2010

Candy Corn Cake

October is right around the corner & thoughts have already turned to Halloween! While most are getting creative with costumes, many vegans are figuring out what candies they can eat! Packaged candy corn cake at your local store typically is packed with animal products like gelatin, egg whites, & beeswax, so members of the PPK were missing this sugary little tradition in their lives. Well, miss no more!

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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Aussie BBQ Recipes - Steak With Herb Butter

The main sauce in this delicious recipe is a lovely thing called herb butter, which is also very easy to make. Some herb butter is a very handy thing to have in the fridge or freezer as it keeps well and has many versatile uses. It jazzes up a plain piece of steak, or fish or bland chicken, whether you barbecue, grill or pan fry them.

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Monday, April 5, 2010

Food in Jamaica

The island nation of Jamaica lies in the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. The country, which is the most populous English-speaking island in the Caribbean, was a British colony for over 300 years (from 1655 to 1962). Today, Jamaica is known for its contributions to music (such as ska and reggae) and literature, for being the place where the Rastafarian movement was founded, and for its unique cuisine.

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Thursday, April 1, 2010

Barbecue Picnic Recipes

We have a feeling there will be a lot of barbecuing going on in the next few weeks to celebrate Father's Day and the 4th of July. What better inspiration for the perfect outdoor meal plan? This month, Sophia presents recipes that will not only honor the man in your life on Father's Day, but would also please your guests for a 4th of July party!

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Monday, March 29, 2010

Green Tea Baked Gnocchi Bolognese

Start by chopping the basil leaves into thin strips. Leave aside 4 nice small sprigs as a garnish. To boil the gnocchi, bring a large pan of water up to boiling point, add some sea salt and tip in the gnocchi. Cook them for about 3 minutes: as soon as they rise to the surface of the water, take them out into a bowl, using a draining spoon.

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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Cheddar's Secret Restaurant Recipes You Can Make at Home - World Famous Boneless Fried Chicken

If you like chicken, you will love this Cheddar's secret restaurant recipes for their world famous boneless fried chicken. After eating at a Cheddar's, I had to find a Cheddar's copycat recipe so I could eat this at home. So here is one of the Cheddar's secret restaurant recipes I found for boneless fried chicken. This the best Cheddar's secret restaurant recipes I have found anywhere.

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Monday, March 22, 2010

My Chinese Recipes - How to Make Apple Toffee

I would like to introduce a Chinese dessert made with apple - Apple Toffee. Everybody knows apples are good to our health. We can buy apples easily in the market or fruit stores throughout the year. Besides, all other ingredients of this Apple Toffee are also common that you may even already have them in your kitchen. Therefore, you can try this Apple Toffee any time at home.

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Subway Tuna Recipe - What Are the Main Ingredients?

If you're looking for an easy-to-make subway tuna recipe, then this article was written for you. Specifically, we're going to talk about what it is, the main ingredients you'll need, and how to put it all together. By the time you have finished reading this article, you'll be well on your way to creating your own delicious tuna subway recipe from the comfort of your own home!

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Monday, March 15, 2010

Gourmet Gifts For Foodies

The gourmands in your life will appreciate the delicious ways you express yourself in the kitchen. Any one of these recipes will make a lovely hostess gift or a special occasion gift. These recipes are simple and easy to follow and have a real "WOW" presentation. Place them in a basket with colorful cloth napkins, a bottle of red wine and a fresh baguette of French bread.

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Pizzeria Pizza Secret Recipes - Four Ways to Find the Pizzeria Shops' Closely Guarded Secret Recipes

The Pizzerias specialize in the art of making delicious pizza. There are literally thousands of Pizzeria shops all over the world that have one priority, and that is to make the most mouth-watering, delicious pizza creations that will keep you the customer always coming back for more. You can also learn how to turn your kitchen into a Pizzeria making the most delicious pizza in your neighborhood.

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Monday, March 8, 2010

Chili's Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie Recipe - Get Ready to Bliss Out!

Your first bite of this insanely yummy Chili's Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie recipe is going to make you feel like a kid again. All the wonderful textures, flavors, and temperatures will make you giddy with delight. And you can be absolutely certain that anyone else who is fortunate enough to try your homemade Paradise Pie is going to have a similar reaction. It's almost impossible not to!

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Low Carb Snack Idea

Contrary to what most people say, carbohydrate is an important nutrient for us; and it is very essential for the proper functioning of your body. However, excess carbohydrate intake is not good for health. Carbohydrate is a nutrition, which is the biggest nightmare for any guy, who is engaged in a weight loss program. However, however hard you might try- carbohydrate would finally creep inside your diet.

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Monday, March 1, 2010

Quick Hamburger Recipes

If you are like most working women today, you need some ideas for easy and fast dinners that taste great and are not too complicated. Well, one of the best ingredients to have on hand for such times is ground beef of whatever sort you like best. I like the ones that have very little fat in them but which ever kind you like best is fine.

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Thai Recipes-Lobster Fried Rice and Pineapple Fried Rice

Lobster Fried Rice Serving size: 3 Ingredients 2 cups of lobster meat from steamed lobster 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic, mined 1 onion thinly chopped 2 eggs 3 cups steamed white rice 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 green onions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Add garlic, onion and stir-fry until fragrant, about a minute. Add egg and stir until almost set but ...

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Another Great Picnic Menu

So, you've decided to try and save some money this year by spending more time outdoors and less time in expensive restaurants. Well we're doing the same thing so this weekend, if the weather permits, we're going on our second picnic of the season. Are you interested in the recipes for the food that will be in our wicker picnic basket on Saturday? Well, here they are.

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Quick and Easy Party Appetizers

Here's three great recipes for any party. Easy Pigs in a Blanket- Great for kids and adults! 1 can crescent rolls 1/2 package lil smokies(regular or cheese filled). Roll out crescent roll dough cut into small strips and wrap around lil smokie. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cook as directed on roll package. Can be placed in a crock pot on low to keep warm while serving.

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Monday, February 15, 2010

How to Make Kefir

A how-to guide on making this ancient delicacy. This quick and dirty guide to kefir will yield wonderful results each time. Culturing dairy has been a tradition for many generations. Only after the increased industrialization of society was there a drop in their usage. Commonly known cultured products are cheese and yogurt, but there have been many other types of cultured dairy: kefir is one of them.

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

A Recipe and Brief History of Bangers and Mash

Bangers and mash has been a staple of British cuisine for centuries. Bangers (sausages) can be made from either pork or beef and the seasonings used vary depending on the region and the particular recipe. No matter what spices are used, bangers and mash is one of the United Kingdom's most popular meals and is universally loved for its great taste, cheap price, and ease of preparation.

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Monday, February 8, 2010

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

The Cajun gumbo I make has no tomato products at all. There are a lot of tasty meals that people call gumbo, but the real Cajun gumbo does not add tomato paste nor tomatoes. Real Cajun gumbo cannot be rushed. It takes several hours of cooking and stirring if you want to get the rich flavor of South Louisiana. You're going to like this receipt, I "guarantee"!

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Fried Goat Cheese Mashed Between Toasted Bread

Before you pass this recipe off, read on a bit longer. Maybe I can convince you to try this appetizer or at least a goat milk product. I'm not hear to stand on my soap-box and tell you that you need to own a pet goat or even go on the "All Goat Diet." I'm just hear to pass along a flavorful recipe with some useful information.

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Monday, February 1, 2010

Dr Oz's Recipe For Colon Cleanse - Home Made Recipes From Dr Oz For Colon Cleansing

Famous heart surgeon Dr. Oz is featuring on the Oprah show in her Best Life series. The show these days is laying great stress on various health issues, mainly weight loss. The experts on the show are strongly in favor of the 2 way process towards weight reduction: colon cleansing & acai berry diet. The other experts on the show include dermatologist Dr. Perricone & Winfrey's personal trainer Bob Greene.

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Homemade Gift-in-a-Jar Recipes Are a Thoughtful, Tasty and Economical Twist to Holiday Gift-Giving

Homemade jar recipes with beautifully layered ingredients topped with a flourish are a thoughtful and economical way to treat friends, coworkers, neighbors or teachers to the flavors of the season. And making them is easy and fun - especially if you get the kids involved. Jar recipes for everything from cookies to soups to hot drink mixes can be found on the internet and even in some cookbooks.

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Medieval Foods and Recipes

The typical idea of Medieval foods is a mix of bland gruels and lots of root vegetables. However, the Medieval age is a very long period, extending from the fifth to the sixteenth centuries. It's when the first true cookbooks began to appear and when spices came to be commonly used to flavour foods. Here you will learn a little more about the foods of this age.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

5 'Magic' Ingredients That Will Transform a Boring Ready Made Curry Sauce Into a Great One!

There are plenty of products on the market that can take the 'hassle' out of making a curry. Jars and tins of ready made sauces can be found everywhere as well as curry powders and pastes, dry sauce sachets etc. Most people who use these shortcuts must agree that they can produce an acceptable curry, but bear little resemblance to the curries served up in Indian restaurants.

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Monday, January 18, 2010

Panini Grill Sandwich Recipes

You do not have to have a specialty panini sandwich maker to make great and authentic tasting panini grill sandwiches; you can make them on your outdoor gas or charcoal grill or indoors with your George Foreman grill or even on a griddle or in a skillet. The secret to making a great panini is a bit of pressure while cooking and your panini grill sandwich recipes.

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Red Guava Ice Cream, a Healthy Tropical Beverage

Red guava (Psidium guajava) is one of the tropical fruits. It has highest amount of vitamin C among other fruits; 3 times higher than orange, 10 times higher than papaya, and 30 times higher than banana. Red guava ice cream combines a lot of red guava's benefits with its great taste. To make red guava ice cream, you do not have to prepare an ice maker, a freezer is enough.

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Monday, January 11, 2010

Easy Insalata Caprese

It's tomato time! If you're a gardener, you might be wondering what you can do with all those luscious tomatoes growing in your backyard right now besides give bags and bags of them to your friends and neighbors. One of the easiest, yet most delicious, dishes to enjoy at the height of Summer, when tomatoes are plentiful, is Insalata Caprese (named for the Island of Capri, Italy).

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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Dry Rubs For BBQ Ribs

There is only one thing BBQ aficionados will agree on: BBQ is king, but no 2 fans will agree on the ingredients or even the process. In the South, especially South Carolina, the barbeque is not what you do to the meat it is all about the meat. And that meat has to be pork. Any other meat can be barbecued or grilled, but it cannot be barbecue.

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Monday, January 4, 2010

Authentic Jerk Chicken

Although the national dish of Jamaica is saltfish (salted cod) and ackee (a type of fruit), perhaps the most famous of the country's dishes are jerk dishes such as jerk chicken. In Jamaica in fact, the traditional meats for cooking dishes are pork or goat, but in country itself as well as overseas, many people now enjoy other jerk dishes such as jerk chicken or jerk fish.

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