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- Solving The 7 Most Common Whole Wheat Bread Baking Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from DIYA soodLet’s face it EVERY cook makes mistakes (yes, even us professional bakers make boo boo’s). I’m going to list here, the 7 most common whole wheat bread baking mistakes that you’re probably making, or might make if you’re not forewarned, and what you can do about them. Whole Wheat Bread Baking ...
Views: 1185 - What to Eat After a Detox Diet - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Andrada TodWith all the toxins that exist around us, it is impossible to maintain a clean, healthy body without a periodical detox program. This type of diet is usually rather tough and straining for the body, since it is meant to help your system dislodge the foreign, unwanted substances from tissues and ...
Views: 1185 - Cooking With Steam and Gin Blossoms - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI’ve said it before, “the Food Network is the MTV of cooking.” MTV used to play music, now they’re entertainment about music. Food Network is entertainment about food. They don’t teach anyone to cook. Last week, I was listening to my favorite band, The Gin Blossoms on my iPod while cooking ...
Views: 1184(13 votes) - A Fiesta Celebrated with Heart and Soul in Barcelona - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Porsche KlingerIt doesn't make any difference what time of the year you book your HOLIDAY RENTALS IN BARCELONA as you will always find a party going on. These well known parties are in the form of a fiesta. There is no place in the world like Barcelona when it comes to celebrating a fiesta. There is one time ...
Views: 1183 - Give Thanks with Award Winning American Gourmet Cheese - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Sara KahnSure, you have heard of the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Grammys but did you know there are cheese competitions that honor gourmet cheese produced here in the United States and around the world? Cheese experts convene to blindly judge cheese by its appearance, aroma, taste, finish and a host of ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - 7 Tips for Healthy Eating at Home - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI’ve devised my 7 Tips for Healthy Eating at Home because I feel like crap. What the heck is going on? I’m a healthy guy, I’m not overweight. I exercise more than most people. I was the Executive Chef at a large hospital, so I know about nutrition and I can cook. Why do I feel lousy? Why ...
Views: 1182(11 votes) - Basic Baking Tips for Beginners - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Charles CoyneDo you love to eat cakes and pastries? Are you interested to learn how to bake but nervous that baking might be difficult? Well, baking which is cooking food by dry heat using an oven can be easy to learn if you just keep in mind the important things to consider when baking. Beginners like you ...
Views: 1182 - Puerto Rican Cuisine - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Sonia SoodPuerto Rico is an island nation that is officially a territory of the United States. Puerto Rican cuisine has evolved from several strong influences, including those of the original peoples, such as the Tainos, and the Spanish conquerors that drove most of the natives out and enslaved the ...
Views: 1181 - 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) - Enjoy a Healthy Breakfast with Toasters and Juicing Recipes - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Martin PitttBreakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day; it’s the cornerstone of a good diet. Make wholesome and healthy breakfasts for yourself and your family with the help of essential appliances and recipes. Juicing recipes are perfect for breakfast, as fruit and vegetable juices are ...
Views: 1175 - How to Make Vegetarian Style Meatless Soup - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Cary EllisPeople often ask how in the world is it possible to make good soup without bones, meat or meat broth – so familiar traditionally and culturally. Recent 35-year, landmark China Study with 8,000 people in 65 counties of China demonstrated that all degenerative illness could be either reversed or ...
Views: 1175 - This Chicken Kiev Recipe Was Invented in Culinary Arts School - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrMost home cooks would begin searching cookbooks for a Chicken Kiev recipe that met their tastes, cooking skill, and ingredients on hand. This is most often a time consuming task. Actually, it takes MORE time just to find the recipe that it would to cook this stuffed chicken entrée. In ...
Views: 1175 - Christmas Dinner Ideas Start with Appetizers Too Fancy For You. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrChristmas dinner ideas come easy. Turkey, Ham, or Beef with potatoes and vegetables. However, how you START your meal can be a more perplexing problem. There are infinite choices of holiday appetizers to choose from. How do you find the right recipe? You don’t FIND the right recipe, you ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Cooking - Easier Than It's Ever Been! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraCooking is one of the simple joys of life. A die hard foodie is sure to love food. So it's really all about wellness. It very often happens that you try out a certain dish while with your friends, and you tell your friends that this is so similar to the way we used to cook at ...
Views: 1174 - How to Make Chili - Classic Style - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinThe appetizer is very important during mealtimes because it entices anyone to eat. It serves as an opener in every meal. Thus, it would be great to serve something tasty and aromatic as appetizer. Moreover, a truly scrumptious appetizer is ideal for those with finicky eaters; the excellent taste ...
Views: 1174(12 votes) - Wooden and Bamboo Chopsticks for Restaurants - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Thomas YoungIn this era of globalization, restaurant business too is growing rapidly. Chopsticks become necessary in restaurants serving Chinese and Japanese food. Attractive chopsticks can add a remarkable ambience to restaurants. Restaurants need a large supply of chopsticks, and to cater to this ...
Views: 1174 - Cook Simply and Easily with Fresh Ingredients Delivered to Your Door - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrDo you want to cook simply and still ensure that your kitchen is only producing healthy meals? Then you are going to love the idea that I'm going to share with you today. I just received my first produce box! This produce box is filled with healthy, fresh ingredients that practically guarantee ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Easy and Elegant Holiday Hostess Tips - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Kathleen EllisNot everyone is born to be a gourmet chef. Trust me-I know this from personal experience. Making a delectable five-course meal for guests just isn’t a skill I ever acquired. Still, like any good hostess, I want my dinner guests to feel special, especially during the holiday ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Pulled Pork Recipe - Fabulous and Nutritious Dish - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinDo you like to make a different kind of sandwich that has a mouth-watering taste? If you are tired of the usual kind of filling for your burgers or sandwich, you can try using pulled pork instead. This recipe may take some time to make, since you need to use a crockpot for this; however, you ...
Views: 1173(6 votes) - Turkey burger recipe: Deliciously stuffed with cheese and jalapenos - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Sherry Smith-NobleHeat up that grill for this recipe and you will experience a wonderfully different taste than your regular burger – and you will love it! As you bite into this masterpiece, the melted cheese and the jalapenos combine for a memorable taste. Michigan has the ideal mix of climate and soil for ...
Views: 1173(2 votes) - Basic Facts about Italian Cheese, Prosciutto, and Salami - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Pamela BosemanCheese, prosciutto, and salami are some of the basic ingredients in most Italian dishes. Italian cuisine is popular throughout the world for its simple yet appetizing dishes that people from other cultures enjoy. Various cooking magazines feature different Italian dishes that readers try to make ...
Views: 1172 - Bear Pit BBQ | Barbeque | San Fernando Valley - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2015 from Intern OntrixFinger-Licking Good! Something everyone will want to try at some point when making dinner plans is to try a dish that’s just a little different from the usual fare. A classic option for this is to fire up a grill and make some barbeque, but what will you do when you can’t have access to the ...
Views: 1172 - Making Pierogi is no Polish Joke - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThe taste of pierogi is still on my mind as I’ve returned from the Polish Festival in Riverhead, New York. That thought brings me back to my Grandfather who made the stuffed dumplings by the hundreds when I was a child. I had a Polish Grandfather, so we made Pierogi. But if he were Italian, ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Outdoor Cooking Can Be Healthy - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Keith MumawMy name is Keith Mumaw, and I am an award winning competition cook, and owner of !Quierras Mas!, a food line which includes pepper sauces, relishes and spices (We’re still in the food testing phases). I am also co-owner of Brother’s Blend Sausages and author of “It’s ...
Views: 1172 - Gluten Free Healthy Bread Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinDue to certain medical conditions, some people follow a gluten-free diet. They avoid foods that contain wheat, rye, oats and barley. Those people with rheumatism, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, Down’s syndrome, anaemia and osteoporosis should stay away from food items with gluten. This component ...
Views: 1171(3 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) - Food For Thought: Organizing the Food in Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Renee UrsemHave you taken a good look in your pantry lately? Do you know what’s hiding in the back? What about your freezer? Can you easily recognize each item? Are petrified condiments lurking in your refrigerator? It’s easy to laugh about these things until we think about what we are throwing away ...
Views: 1168 - Spaghetti Recipe - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Aima EddieSaving money with groceries is not only about coupons and sales, it is about knowing what to buy. Prepared foods, which include sauces, make our lives easier but making our own food is the cheapest way to go. Preparing our own food can sometimes be a hassle.. It might save us money but it can ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - 5 Top reasons why Red Bull is insanely the best - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Mary JamesRegarded as one of the best-selling beverages in the world, Red Bull has emerged as a powerhouse in the territory of energy drinks. But what sets it apart from its competitors is its ability to portray itself as an influential lifestyle brand, coordinating itself with skydiving, paragliding, ...
Views: 1167 - Weber Performer Grill: A Review of the Weber Performer Charcoal Grill - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Samuel BuchauerThere are a lot of grills available in the market, but there are just some that make a big difference when it comes to grilling. The Weber Performer Charcoal Grill is one of these models that are not only reliable and durable, but also high in quality and performance. This review will cover ...
Views: 1167 - Corn Parathas For Growing Kids - An Absolutely Must Try Recipe! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2017 from Harshad JethraKids adore corn and cheese alike, but at times they may not like leafy greens all that much. Now this is a recipe for growing kids, and very nicely puts corn, spinach and cheese to use. Cheese and Spinach is a classy combination, and this is one recipe you absolutely must try. The best ...
Views: 1166 - 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: 1165(3 votes) - Cooking at Home - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Michele Wilson McCune"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating." ~Luciano Pavarotti and William Wright, Pavarotti, My Own Story After a busy day at work or play, it is nice to take a break, relax and stay in. There ...
Views: 1165 - Does Plant-Based Eating and The Food Codes Work Together? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2019 from Lana NelsonDiets come and go. Trends do the same. What doesn’t come and go is healthy eating. Yet, with all the hype of the latest diet craze, one is left to wonder what is healthy. Enter The Food Codes™. The Food Codes is all about eating according to what your body requires. A Change to ...
Views: 1165 - Gonzele - The Perfect Recipe For Growing Kids - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Harshad JethraKids could be picky in choosing their meals! At times it becomes hard for us to enable them to make a healthier choice! In particular, you might have observed that kids do not like leafy greens as such. So how does one ensure a healthy diet for one's kids? Check out the recipe for ...
Views: 1165 - How to look after your barbecue. - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Bruno BlackstoneWhether you choose a charcoal or a gas barbecue there are then various accessories that will prove essential to your cooking, keeping it clean and protecting it from the elements. First of all, cooking accessories; you can buy these in sets or individually. Naturally make sure you choose ...
Views: 1164 - Poaching is the Path to More Quick Dishes - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI’m so happy to share more quick dishes for everyday cooking with you. Earlier this week, I caught a Taco Fish and helped you discover the simplicity of a basic breading procedure you can use on any ingredient in your pantry. In the time it takes most people to just FIND the right recipe, I ...
Views: 1164(5 votes) - A Quick Dinner Recipe Frees You From the Kitchen Faster - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrStir Fry is the best way to create your own quick dinner recipe using ingredients you have on hand. It’s also a great way to create healthy meals using fresh ingredients and free yourself from the kitchen faster than following a written recipe would ever allow. In the video that accompanies ...
Views: 1163(10 votes) - Great Chicken Stir Fry Recipes that You Will Love - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Angelica FlorinDo you want to cook something delicious and nutritious for your family, yet you are on a tight budget? Planning for a variety of meals may be a challenge; a meager budget may prevent you from preparing those gourmet dishes that you want. Hence, you might be tempted to repeat the same old dish - ...
Views: 1162(3 votes) - The Essential Cooking Tips for Gas Grills - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrWhen preparing food for the grill, the greatest challenge for home cooks is that grilling is an intense form of direct heat cooking, and controlling the heat can be tricky. Although most people see it as easy, grilling is actually one of the most challenging of the basic cooking methods. If ...
Views: 1162(3 votes) - Spice Cake Recipe With Cream Cheese Frosting - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Sabina NovakThis specific tasty spice cake gives gratitude to my home state. This is a spiced type of traditional cake which is ideal for an birthday cake or a non pumpkin add on to your Thanksgiving holiday desserts. Follow the directions carefully and you will be amazed how nice this spice cake really ...
Views: 1161 - Easy Sandwich Recipes - Olive Supreme Sandwich - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Reggie BeanThis sandwich recipe was inspired by a trip to New Orleans. I had heard about the famous muffuletta sandwich, and was excited to try it. I was not disappointed. The main ingredients are salami, mortadella, Italian ham, provolone, olive salad dressing and of course, the muffuletta bread. ...
Views: 1160(3 votes) - What Is Great About a Manual Wheatgrass Juicer? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanThe food you eat daily may contain some chemicals or toxins that build up in your body. These toxins are one of the causes of illnesses, particularly if your immune system is weak. Stress and insufficient diet can wear you down; and with a certain amount of chemicals in your body, you are bound ...
Views: 1160(2 votes) - All the Butter Facts From Culinary School in Baltimore - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrThere are a lot more butter facts than salted versus unsalted. This a question often asked of me. “Should I use salted or unsalted butter in my cooking”? Of course, it depends on the application, but there is so much more to consider when using this cooking staple than whether it has salt ...
Views: 1159 - Why you should get a Retro Toaster - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooToast has come along way since man discovered fire. The first toast was done by holding bread over the fire with a tick. Man discovered how delicious bread is when it is crunchy. The sound they hear after each bite is just like music. The taste of toasted bread seemed like something that would ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Customize your Wedding Cakes - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Mary SmithWedding cakes are not very difficult ones to prepare. You can easily do it with the help of the recipes that are available in various magazines these days. The couple has to take up some very important decisions. These include setting the budget, theme, flavor, and color for the wedding ...
Views: 1158 - Easy Meals - From Freezer to Crockpot - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Lynda EnrightDinner in a rush? It is 6 p.m., you just got home from work, you have 1 hour to feed your family and get back out the door to a practice/game/recital/meeting and you have no idea what's for dinner. Does this sound like a common story in your life? I admit, it happens to often in my life as ...
Views: 1158 - Shaping Up Holiday Side Dishes - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Jitender Sharma(ARA) - If dinner rolls and bread are usually guests at your holiday table, you can save a step and impress your guests by substituting savory stuffing loaves, muffins or balls. Molded stuffing is a tempting two-in-one side dish that is easy, too, since convenient packaged stuffing mix is the ...
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