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- 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: 2429(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: 887(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: 1202(1 vote) - How to Make an Excellent Mongolian BBQ - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinYou do not need to have extraordinary cooking skills for you to create a wonderful dish. In fact, you can be an amateur cook and still succeed in preparing an appetizing and nutritious meal. Many recipes come with simple cooking procedure, which allow you to experience convenience in meal ...
Views: 3035(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: 2391(3 votes) - How to make Honey Apple pancakes - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Luka MalgajOne of the most delicious homemade pancakes are honey apple pancakes. I discovered this recipe quite a long time ago, when I was visiting my grandmother. She invited me to drink some fresh coffee and she mentioned that she had prepared something special. And indeed honey apple pancakes are ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - How to Make the Best Smoked Salmon - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinIf you have an upcoming lunch with relatives and friends, or you just want to cook something special for a regular meal, you should make sure that the dish you prepare is special. You can come up with appetizing dishes that do not need to eat up a lot of your time. In fact, any dish turns out ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - How to Make the Perfect and the Best Meatloaf - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinFor an upcoming gathering with friends and relative, you might be wondering about the best dish to prepare for them. You might have been leafing through the pages of a recipe book, with the hopes of coming across a wonderful dish to cook. If you are planning to make a scrumptious meat recipe for ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - How to Make the Perfect Chicken Kabobs - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Angelica FlorinFor parties, it is common to serve finger foods and club sandwiches. These food items are ideal for such occasion because they are easy to prepare. If you do not have much time to cook food, you can always fix up something simple as these food items. Moreover, the appetizers you make for parties ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - How To Teach Your Kids to Cook - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYears ago, it was a family tradition to pass down the secrets to treasured recipes and spend hours in the kitchen teaching children to cook. Somewhere between the addiction to video games and the overactive schedules of parents and children, cooking lessons have been neglected. While there ...
Views: 825(2 votes) - Icing Sheet for Making Impressive Cake Toppers with Detailed Precision - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from reinks cartridgesIcing or frosting is the creamy topping added to baked goods, such as cakes and cupcakes for decorating purposes. The icing sheets are printed with specially formulated cake ink and are designed to lie on top of the frosting layer. They are generally used as edible paper and mostly made from ...
Views: 1171(2 votes) - Important Facts You Need To Know About Vegetarians' Food - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Amuro WesleyHealthy living requires having a healthy diet everyday. And what better way than to start off with vegetables rather than just meat alone. Just as you wonder why, here are some important facts you need to know about vegetarians' food. Because of infectious diseases coming from animals as the ...
Views: 577(1 vote) - Is the Hidden Soy in Your Foods Contributing to Illness and Poor Health? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Chocoholics have finally been matched or overtaken by Soyaholics – people who look for soy in every product and sprinkle it over any products that do not contain any. Women eat soy like it is the Holy Grail of food. It has become America's favorite “health” food. Nothing could please the soy ...
Views: 1283(6 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) - Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution IS The War On Drugs - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI’m not sure why Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution has returned to television. Does the former Naked Chef want to cure obesity? Does he want to reduce diabetes? Does he want to remove additives from our food? Is it fat? Is it sugar? Is it children? Is it adults? Is it a war on drugs? Why ...
Views: 1194(2 votes) - KFC Copycat Recipes – History of Kentucky Fried Chicken - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Gail ColeIn his forties Colonel Sander began cooking for travelers in his gas station. The gas station was located in Corbin, Kentucky. Instead of coming to his gas station for gas they started coming for Colonel Sanders cooked meals. Harland Sanders expanded his business across the street opening a ...
Views: 2634(1 vote) - Khoob Khao Aur Khoob Paise Bachao. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from saurabh sharmaPlease your pocket and satisfy all your basic need of food and drink with the discount coupons provided only by trideal.in. Get the taste you admire at the price you desire. Shop at trideal.in and enjoy delicious food and thundering drinks at the best restaurant in tricity – Chandigarh, ...
Views: 923(2 votes) - Lessons from the Lunch-Box- 5 Kid-Friendly Parent-Approved Lunches - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Angela ManzanaresLet’s face it: trying to get out the door in the morning can be a challenge, especially come fall which means back-to-school. Between running around the house looking for the shoe that the dog hid, trying to herd the children into the car, and somehow managing to look presentable by the time ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Looking for Cake Decorating Lessons Online? You Must Know These Tips to Find the Right One! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from DeAnn NortonIf you have been thinking about taking cake decorating lessons, you probably love to bake and cook. Many people are interested in decorating cakes right now, especially with all of the interesting TV shows about the art of cake decorating. Before you run to the store and purchase every cake ...
Views: 979(3 votes) - Low Fat Alfredo Sauce Recipe - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Kevin CohenIt can’t be said enough; eating healthy does not have to mean sacrificing delicious food. If you are willing to experiment, try new things, and learn some simple substitutions, you will see that it is possible to create healthy versions of some of your favorite meals. The following recipe is ...
Views: 588(2 votes) - Make wine an ideal beverage for party - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from jackshon DicoustaIn the market today, you can find a number of beverages which are enhancing the mood in any party or occasion. But, wine spearheads all of them. There is a significant demand for wines in any party. Many kinds of wines are prominent such as white dessert wine, red dessert wine and others. ...
Views: 520(2 votes) - Make your own Homemade Vanilla Extract - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Sarah NeilDo you want to know how make your own vanilla extract out of Bourbon Madagascar vanilla beans? You will be surprised to know that it is very easy. The main thing needed to create the best vanilla extract is time. Before you can use the vanilla extract for any recipe, you need to let the mixture ...
Views: 907(2 votes) - Making Simple Goat Cheeses - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Maria GarzaGoat cheese is well-known for its creamy texture and tart taste. Although it comes in many varieties and flavors, the signature form for goat cheese is the soft, spreadable version known as chevre. Though chevre certainly showcases the wonderful properties of goat milk for cheese, other kinds of ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - Mediterranean Baby Spinach Salad - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from George MateljanEnjoy this fresh salad made with baby spinach for a complete lunch meal. Add the ingredients we suggest, or whatever other ingredients you have on hand to suit your personal taste. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 8 cups fresh baby spinach • 1 hard boiled egg, ...
Views: 1236(3 votes) - Mediterranean Lima Beans - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from George MateljanCanned beans are a great way to enjoy the health benefits of beans and include them as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating in a minimal amount of time. One serving of this recipe provides 213% of the daily value (DV) for health-promoting molybdenum, 41% DV for fiber, and 41% DV for manganese. ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - Mediterranean Pinto Beans - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from George MateljanIf you sometimes find it difficult to think of new ways to prepare beans, try this easy-to-prepare recipe that tastes great. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: Prep and cooking time: 15 min; 30 min to marinate Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 large ripe tomato, seeds and excess pulp removed, diced ...
Views: 1585(2 votes) - Minted Carrots with Pumpkin Seeds - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from George MateljanThis is a delightfully easy and refreshing way to serve carrots that complements many dishes. The pumpkin seeds add extra nutrition and great texture. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients: • 6 medium-sized carrots peeled and cut in turned pieces • 1/2 TBS fresh ...
Views: 1842(2 votes) - Minted Garbanzo Bean Salad - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from George MateljanThis salad is high in protein and can be kept in your refrigerator for a few days, getting more flavorful as it marinates. It's great for lunch or dinner. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 2 medium fresh tomatoes, seeds and excess pulp removed, chopped into ...
Views: 1494(2 votes) - Minted Green Peas & Carrots - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from George MateljanPeas are nutritious, tasty and easy to prepare. Frozen vegetables (such as frozen peas) have been found to retain much of their nutritional value so if you don't have time to shuck fresh peas, use frozen. This dish is a great addition to just about any meal! Prep and Cook Time: 15 ...
Views: 1666(2 votes) - Miso Healthy Sauté - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from George MateljanMiso is a great way to extra flavor and nutrition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. This versatile Healthy Sauté recipe can be adapted to any of your favorite vegetables or whatever you may have on hand—in fact the more variety, the more nutritional value. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 25 ...
Views: 1593(2 votes) - Need More Carotene? Eat More Green! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Bess BlancoFresh spring veggies are colorful, appetizing, and vital to our overall health. The nutrients and vitamins found in vegetables not only give our bodies the nourishment they need, they also work to combat the toxins in our systems. For instance, dark greens like mustard and collard greens, ...
Views: 875(3 votes) - Number One Chef Secret Will Change Your Cooking Forever! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrHave you ever wondered how a chef can be told to cook with a few ingredients and they can pull together a dish without using a cookbook? How is that possible? It’s possible because there are chef secrets that we use in cooking every day. They’re the same chef secrets that I teach in my online ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - Paleo Chicken Recipe Chicken Types and Preparing Chicken. - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Gail ColeCavemen ate their wild game and eggs raw. FREE Paleo diet tasty and nutritious chicken recipe. Learn difference in commercial chicken, free range chickens and organic chickens. Chicken preparation instructions. There are different types of chicken on the market. Commercial chicken, Free Range ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - 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: 2293(1 vote) - Paleo Gluten Free Dairy Free Bread Recipe - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Gail ColePaleo Bread Recipes gluten and dairy free recipe. Gluten free wheat flour alternative flax seed flour/meal. No dairy Paleo Style alternative coconut or almond milks. No animal fat healthy plant oils. Free Recipes: Flax Seed Bread Recipe. It is a myth that Paleo Recipes are unpalatable or ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - Paleo Kids Recipes Cow’s Milk Alternative Sources for Calcium - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Gail ColePaleo Diet Recipes are dairy free. Discover cow’s milk alternative and Paleo friendly foods that contain calcium. 2 FREE Paleo Kids Recipes. The Paleo Diet is dairy free, gluten free and soy free. Parents maybe faced with a dilemma with children that are cow’s milk intolerant. Other parents ...
Views: 2025(1 vote) - Paleo Low Fat Diet High in Unsaturated Fats - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail ColePaleo diet is a low fat diet high in unsaturated. Fats are macronutrients that provide energy for the body. The body stores dietary fats and carbohydrates. Excess fats and carbohydrates are converted in body fat. Our diets consist of fats daily. What is important is not the amount of fats you ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - Pasta with Clams - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from George MateljanThis healthy variation of clam pasta is a delicious, quick, and easy way to have highly nutritious clams in your diet. It is lighter than some pasta recipes and the abundance of basil adds extra healthy benefits and flavor. Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1/4 lb ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - Poached Eggs Over Spinach and Mushrooms - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from George MateljanSpinach and mushrooms make a great combination. Using frozen spinach makes this a quick-and-easy combination to enjoy both at breakfast and dinner. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 package frozen spinach (or use fresh spinach and follow instructions for ...
Views: 1722(2 votes) - Posh, Posh, Ganache! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Twanda BatesPOSH, POSH, GANACHE! Ganache is a wonderful whipped icing that can be used as a filling, as well as a luscious coating for cakes, candies and pastries. It is a beautiful, rich and silky-smooth icing, made of semi-sweet chocolate morsels and whipped cream. Ganache is the perfect fix for ...
Views: 1626(2 votes) - Prunes in Orange Sauce - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from George MateljanWho would think you could get omega-3 fatty acids from a prune recipe? This recipe not only provides a very good source of health-promoting vitamin C but 19% of your Daily Value for omega-3s. It is a great breakfast dish served alone or over oatmeal or polenta. It also makes a great dessert; ...
Views: 2038(2 votes) - Quick and Easy to Make Alaska Wild Salmon Meal - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Emanuel E. WalkerAlaska salmon fishing guides will help you find the biggest fish within the waters and they will show your successful fishing techniques. They will highlight the proper ways to cast out and how to reel within the salmon. Most salmon fishing guides live for salmon fishing and have spent the ...
Views: 541(1 vote) - Red Kidney Bean Soup with Lime Yogurt - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from George MateljanSoups are the perfect warm-up meal. This hearty, spicy bean soup is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating as the days get shorter and the temperature continues to cool. Prep and Cook Time: Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 medium ...
Views: 2225(2 votes) - Reliable Contractor Questions and Answers - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Christine WoodadProperty repair, cooking area renovation and improvement is a procedure you may not be conversant with until finally it becomes time to tackle a project on your home. All house owners at some point will need to have some kind of function carried out. Discovering the best company to renovate your ...
Views: 653(1 vote) - Restaurant Copycat Recipes Summer Grill Time - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Gail ColeSummer is grill time. Enjoy free restaurant recipes from your favorite restaurant. Step by step easy instructions. Restaurant copycat recipes with the same taste and flavors of your favorite restaurant. New and experienced cooks are looking for new creative recipes and expanded cooking ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - 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) - Rich and Tasty Ground Pork Recipe - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinAre you looking for a different kind of dish that you can have as main course? You would surely love something appetizing and exciting to eat. In addition, it will be great if the dish is convenient to prepare. Those busy homemakers will experience much ease in making the dish if it does not ...
Views: 2655(1 vote) - 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. ...
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