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- Factors to Consider In Preparing a Good Recipe - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Aima EddieThe positions of chefs in the high-end restaurants are a highly coveted position. Chefs working in restaurants learn about the culinary business. They get the opportunity to learn the operation of the kitchen and their duties within the kitchen. Great chefs are known to prepare great recipe that ...
Views: 3577(1 vote) - ***Ginger Honey Soy Coffee - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromGINGER HONEY SOY COFFEE You would never know coffee is under all this when you are done. Even if you don't like coffee, you will adore this. Forget those $5 lattes. The Cowboy Bible says “Drink thy coffee hot and strong and black,” but all the cowboys but one that I served this to ...
Views: 3563(6 votes) - 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: 3559 - REVELATIONS: ANDREW LEWIS' DOG FOOD SECRETS - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Elia Liya "Solar Panels For Your Home"Many books on pet care are published and released yearly, yet only Dog Food Secrets – has focused on an unexpected topic. In his e-book, Lewis reveals the many unknown effects and dangers of dog food which include severe cases such as cancer, and many more. Andrew Lewis' Dog Food Secrets has ...
Views: 3531(2 votes) - All Nigerian Soups And How to Make Edikaikong Soup - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from David AnanSo lets talk about my favorite Nigerian soups. Whether you are new to making Nigerian foods or you are just looking to improve your skills even further this page will do a you lots of good. I want to concentrate more on soups eaten in Nigeria, some of the very popular soups in Nigeria and then a ...
Views: 3507 - ***Bacon Flavored Red Meat Treat You Don't Have to be a Man to Eat (Recipes for You, You Don't Cook!) - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromPeel about half a head of garlic and leave it in tiny pieces in your food chopper. If you don't have a food chopper, get one – and for now just smash the garlic in a baggie with a hammer. This will motivate you to get a food chopper. I know this! Cut any red meat into bite-sized thin ...
Views: 3506(6 votes) - The Different Types of Toaster Oven Bakeware and Cookware - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooEven back in the ancient times, bakeware was already used but then we all are familiar that what they had were pots. Archeologists had traced that they used pottery to make something that can be used for cooking and storing their food and other possessions. In our era, so many things have ...
Views: 3492(2 votes) - Interesting Recipe for a Dog Birthday Cake - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinDo you have a pet dog who is about to celebrate its birthday? You can let your beloved furry friend feel how special he is by preparing a cake just for him. Invite your friends and their dogs and have a one-of-a-kind birthday party for your pooch. For the last part of the event, have a ...
Views: 3485(1 vote) - Types and Styles of Wedding Cake Toppings or Wedding Cake Toppers - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Rosanna HallerTypes and Styles of Wedding Cake Toppings or Toppers Article by Rose Haller Exclusively for www.WeddingCakeToppings.info and www.WeddingLDS.info Traditionally a wedding cake is located in a place of honor at the couple’s wedding reception. Usually the wedding cake is prominently and ...
Views: 3481(78 votes) - It’s Angel Food Cake Hell If You Mix It Wrong! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrNo, you’re not. You’re not looking for another Angel Food Cake recipe. The recipe really doesn’t matter as much as the procedure. So, rather than look for a new written set of instructions, how about scrutinizing the steps that professionals take in creating this fat free dessert? When you ...
Views: 3473(1 vote) - Hosting a Barbecue for 100+ people - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Plumb WorldHosting a massive barbecue for 100+ individuals Whether you're arranging a party, wedding reception or just a big gathering, a bbq offers a fantastic way to cater for large numbers. Providing for over 100 folks could be a time consuming - however with careful planning and time-saving ...
Views: 3472 - What is the 80\10\10 raw food diet? My 30 day lifestyle design experiment postmortem. - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Ender Ayanethoslink to original article (contains pictures and links to rest of experiment): http://www.endersadventures.com/raw-food-diet.html It’s been a few days since my final raw food diet update and I’m feeling more clear on the benefits and downsides of the diet. Being able to take a rest from ...
Views: 3457(2 votes) - Sexy Omega Three Salad - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Lisa CrunickIngredients: crisp apple, flax seed meal, cinnamon, vanilla or plain yogurt,a few walnuts, possibly raw oatmeal Unless you have been hanging underneath a pineapple truck, you have heard you need more omega 3s, to keep your brain, heart, and joints ready for love. Your body is not making ...
Views: 3455 - Healthy Options During BBQ Season - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Jacqueline FairbrassOne of my favorite things to do is spend time with good friends and family. As barbecue season is in full force, you can often find us sharing stories and laughter in the back yard while someone mans the barbecue. I normally get out of that duty myself, as my barbecue skills are somewhat ...
Views: 3429(7 votes) - Introducing the Six Elements of Party Planning from the Heart - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Shelby PhillipsSomething amazing happens when we invite people into our homes for a celebration. We create community and connection. These are two of the human soul’s favorite experiences. In a letter to her younger self, Olympia Dukakis encourages herself to “Learn how to celebrate. You’ll understand that ...
Views: 3415(2 votes) - It’s Angel Food Cake Hell If You Mix It Wrong! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrNo, you’re not. You’re not looking for another Angel Food Cake recipe. The recipe really doesn’t matter as much as the procedure. So, rather than look for a new written set of instructions, how about scrutinizing the steps that professionals take in creating this fat free dessert? When you ...
Views: 3414(5 votes) - How Does an Induction Blender Work? Is It Better Than a Food Processor? - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Albert MingoBlender- Food Processor, are they the same?A blender and a food processor are distinct in many ways although there are slight similarities, you can still distinguish their differences. The food processor's main use is to chop, shred, grate, slice or mix soft and hard foods. It has a wide bowl ...
Views: 3411 - Recipes for Superb Pork Belly Dish - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinThe key to a nourishing meal is the right combination of ingredients that create a delightful taste and good nutrition. It is ideal that you prepare meat and vegetables for main course; this way, you can give your family something truly delicious and satisfying to eat. Moreover, a wide variety ...
Views: 3404 - Chicken in Tamarind Soup (Filipino Dish) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Grace AbonilloAlso known as "Sinampalukang Manok" in Tagalog words. Just wanting to share with you this recipe that my family loves. Ingredients: 1 kilo chicken, cut into medium-size pieces 2 pcs medium-size eggplant (talong), sliced crosswise 1 pc medium-size radish (labanos), peeled and sliced ...
Views: 3384 - ***Seaweed - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedSEAWEED IS AN EVERYDAY MIRACLE Seaweed is an everyday miracle. The benefits of including seaweed’s optimum nourishment into your daily diet are extensive: increased longevity, enhanced immune functioning, revitalization of the cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, and nervous systems, and ...
Views: 3358(9 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: 3343(2 votes) - CHICKEN - Good, Bad and BBQ - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Irene PalmerCOOKING CHICKEN ON A BARBEQUE Have you had a bad chicken experience? Then read on. With a little care and knowledge, these bad experiences can be replaced with great, finger licking chicken fun. Here are some suggestions that, if adhered to, should make your chicken cooking experience much ...
Views: 3329 - Bone-Healthy Muffin Recipe - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsINGREDIENTS · 2½ cups whole-wheat pastry flour or gluten-free baking flour from garbanzo beans · ½ cup wheat bran · ½ cup whey protein powder · ¼ cup ground flaxseeds · 1 teaspoon baking soda · ¼ teaspoon baking powder · 2 teaspoons cinnamon · ½ teaspoon nutmeg · 3 eggs · 1 cup xylitol · ¾ cup ...
Views: 3323 - Cake Mixing Like the Pros with the Two-Stage Method - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrCake mixing techniques are always more important than cake baking temperatures. I demonstrated this in an earlier blog by using a butter cake recipe to demonstrate the creaming method. This method combines butter and sugar to trap air, then uses egg yolks to form an emulsification. The ...
Views: 3323(8 votes) - Why Buy a Convection Toaster Oven? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooPerhaps you have heard about convection toaster ovens from your friends or neighbors. You may have questioned why they buy such appliance when you can have a conventional toaster oven in your home instead. Regular toaster ovens are bought by a lot of people because of they can serve you with ...
Views: 3316(1 vote) - The Barbecue Plateau - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Bill AndersonI know almost all BBQers or “slow smokers” reading this have done this before... you are following one of your favorite barbecue recipes, your butts or briskets are not done yet, it’s about dinner time or competition turn in time and you start to panic. You either crank up the heat in your ...
Views: 3265 - 5 Great Advantages of Owning a Single Cup Coffee Maker - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Mariah EvansA coffee maker machine is often viewed as a necessity for many people. They just cannot live without their daily fix of freshly brewed coffee. This is why coffee makers continue to enjoy brisk sales all over the world. Unfortunately, if you live alone, a regular coffee maker machine is not ...
Views: 3257 - ***Garlic Ginger Butter with Marjoram & Grape Seed Oil - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromGARLIC GINGER BUTTER with Marjoram & grape seed oil This is a spread to die for, a spreadable butter that is healthful. This is a pasta dressing to live for. It makes half a Wolferman's sour dough English muffin a rich meal. This is also what to cook just about anything in, and it will ...
Views: 3248(3 votes) - ***Sweet Potato Chicken Pineapple Apricot Impressive Dinner with No Pot to Scrub - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromNo Work Impressive Chicken and Sweet Potato with no pot to scrub You know those thin frozen cardboard chicken breasts that come in a heavy bag, that only a dieter would choose? Well, we are going to make them gourmet: This recipe makes your reputation. Today you are exhausted and want ...
Views: 3243(6 votes) - Advantages Of Automatic Drip Coffee Makers - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Amuro WesleyThe most typical kind of coffee maker being used are the automatic drip coffee makers. Everyone have one or more of those at one time or another. In fact, automatic drip coffee makers have been the most frequently ordered home appliance ever in demand. Reasons are they are easy to use, and ...
Views: 3234 - Using Healthy Organic Dark Chocolate Pretzels For Your Sweet Tooth - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2018 from Jaclyn TengMost of you reading this probably have a sweet tooth. One of the ways to get rid of that craving is to eat something delicious. The good news is that if you eat in moderation, a quick treat like dark chocolate caramel pretzel chew can end up helping you continue your health journey. See, when ...
Views: 3217(1 vote) - Quick and Simple Red Velvet Cake Recipe - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinAre you tired of the usual chocolate cake for dessert or teatime? Do you want to try something new to bake to add some variation in your usual snack food item at home? If you are after a unique look and taste in cake, you should try making red velvet cake. This luscious sweet treat has that ...
Views: 3208 - Paleo-Weight Loss-Low Carbs & Low Fat Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Gail ColeThe Paleo Diet is gluten, dairy and preservative free. The Paleo Diet is not limited to those that are gluten or dairy intolerant. The Paleo diet is a weight loss diet. Losing weight is constant battle. There are always new fad diets on the market touting rapid weight loss. We are in a society ...
Views: 3203 - ***Healthful Barbecue Sauce on Chicken Wing Drumettes - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromBarbecue Sauce Beneficial on Chicken Wing Drumettes Easy barbecue sauce is not only healthful, not only easy, but it clings thickly to the food, isn't sugary, and is mouthwatering. Get out your blender. Fetch a head of jumbo garlic, your best friend. Keep this a secret: You don't have ...
Views: 3185(3 votes) - Your Butter Cake Recipes Will Fail Without The Creaming Method - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrButter cake recipes will always be disappointing if you don’t use the correct mixing method. While most people blame the oven for cake faults, the problem is not in the baking. The most common cake faults stem from mistakes made during mixing. Mixing methods are the most important step in ...
Views: 3169(1 vote) - What is Beef Stroganoff? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBeef is one of the widely used kinds of meat in different countries around the world. It is very tender and flavorful that you can use it to make stock, soups, flavor vegetable dishes and more. It can spice up the dull and boring and make it better. One of these recipes is beef stroganoff. ...
Views: 3148 - Different Types Of Meat Slicers And Usage Applications - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Maximus JerricoThe importance of a meat slicer in any kitchen cannot be over-emphasized. Be it a commercial or private, when the time comes to make a fine and neat cutting of our meats, nothing does it better than a meat slicer. Meat slicers are those machineries that can be deployed in a kitchen to help cut ...
Views: 3130 - Buttercream Cake Designs - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Donna PickensCreating beautiful and mouth-watering cakes is not as scary as it might seem. A variety of resources are available to guide you through your cake creating experience—books, websites, online videos and classes are just a few ways that you can learn how to decorate cakes. This guide covers the ...
Views: 3126 - Simple Recipe on How to Cook Salmon - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinYou must have tried a salmon recipe at some fancy restaurant, and you wonder if you could make one at home. You do not need to be a professional chef just so you could create a delightful meal. In fact, many simple salmon recipes take only a few minutes to prepare. Moreover, the dishes do not ...
Views: 3118(2 votes) - Camping Out - Easy Dinner Recipes and Dinner Ideas for Family Fun - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Julie LanguilleWhether you have a mega-bus RV, a trailer, camper, or tent, camping is a wonderful way to get away from it all and enjoy the outdoors as a family together. It really is a great exercise in family togetherness as you unplug most of life's distractions and focus on creating shelter and food, then ...
Views: 3097 - Restaurant Ice Cream Copycat Recipes - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Gail ColeIce Cream is always a special family treat. Now you can prepare famous restaurant copycat ice cream recipes at home. Homemade ice cream for the whole family for summer or all year around. Ice cream can be traced back to the Early Roman Empire. Nero (A.D. 37-68) ordered ice cream topped with ...
Views: 3095(1 vote) - Simple and Fabulous Birthday Cake Recipe - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinAre you planning to give your loved one a special gift that is not like the usually items you find in stores? If you are in need of a birthday gift idea that has a personal touch, you should try making a cake for that someone special in your life. Baking a cake does not require you to be a ...
Views: 3087(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: 3082(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: 3082(2 votes) - How to Cook Delicious Chicken Pasta Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Angelica FlorinThroughout the world, chicken pasta remains to be a favorite. Not only are chicken pasta recipes delicious, but they too are very simple and easy to prepare. There are also tons of recipes to choose from, and a variety of ingredients to make this dish better than ever. Two of the most common ...
Views: 3069(3 votes) - How to Oven Dry Tomatoes - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from tina kWhen you are thinking about doing oven dried tomatoes, there are several ways that you can get them done easily and quickly. Following directions for oven dried tomatoes will allow you to make the most out of your tomato crop, and you'll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor for weeks to ...
Views: 3050 - 5 Great Alkaline Recipes - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI’m sure we all remember from chemistry in school learning about acid and alkaline. For us as humans the harmful acids and toxins are unsurprisingly things we would like to avoid. All foods we eat once digested and metabolised release an acid or an alkaline into the bloodstream. Foods like ...
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