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- 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: 1041(1 vote) - 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) - 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: 1365(6 votes) - A Great Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipe by Burning Peppers? How? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrA great Thanksgiving appetizer recipe can be the start of any reason to celebrate. Whether a holiday dinner, birthday, or weekend party, offering attractive and delicious yet simple appetizers can get any gathering off to a great start. Appetizers, or “hors d Oeuvres” are small bites of food ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - A Great Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipe by Burning Peppers? How? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrA great Thanksgiving appetizer recipe can be the start of any reason to celebrate. Whether a holiday dinner, birthday, or weekend party, offering attractive and delicious yet simple appetizers can get any gathering off to a great start. Appetizers, or “hors d Oeuvres” are small bites of food ...
Views: 1516(5 votes) - Scheduling Is An Important Part For The Cooking Program - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Carla G wiseSuccessfully pulling off a delicious meal calls for a plan and hard work. Planning and preparation together with the proper tools and equipment are the ideal recipe for a delicious meal every time. Planning is an important fraction of the culinary process, and every cook is as much an artisan as ...
Views: 862 - Stuck for Christmas Dinner Ideas? Try Potatoes Anna - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrChristmas dinner ideas are harder to come by than any other holiday menu. Most people have deep traditions when it comes to their Thanksgiving table, but Christmas presents a great opportunity to try new things, new ideas for the coming new year. Let’s start with starch. Potatoes are high ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Hearty Southwestern Soup - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Michele Wilson McCuneLooking for something quick and warming to feed the family that is delicious too? This was a hit at my house and is a complete meal in a bowl. It makes enough for leftovers too!! 1.5 lbs (700g) lean ground beef 1 large onion 1 sweet red bell pepper 1 medium zucchini 3 cloves of ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Not "For the Birds" Seedy Pancakes - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Michele Wilson McCuneNot “For the Birds” Seedy Pancakes Yield: 6 Servings or 18 - 5” inch pancakes Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) all purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour 1 cup (250 mL) quick oats ¼ cup (60 mL) flax seeds ¼ cup (60 mL) sunflower seeds 2 tbsp (30 mL) poppy seeds 1 tbsp (15 mL) ...
Views: 1091 - Thanksgiving Potatoes that Beat Boring Boiled or Mundane Mashed - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThanksgiving potatoes are boring. If you’re serving the same mashed potatoes year-after-year, you know what I’m talking about. Do you have relatives that insist on the same old menu each holiday? Will Aunt Francis refuse to attend if you don’t serve the family mashed potato recipe? Face ...
Views: 1123 - Thanksgiving Potatoes that Beat Boring Boiled or Mundane Mashed - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThanksgiving potatoes are boring. If you’re serving the same mashed potatoes year-after-year, you know what I’m talking about. Do you have relatives that insist on the same old menu each holiday? Will Aunt Francis refuse to attend if you don’t serve the family mashed potato recipe? Face ...
Views: 1045 - Apple Cranberry Sauce that Didn’t Slide From a Can - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrApple Cranberry Sauce is something unique that you can add to your holiday table this year and avoid the gelatinous creature that slides from a can every holiday meal. I’m not crazy about cranberry sauce in the first place. Cranberries are very tart and sour. That’s why they’re combined ...
Views: 1155 - Holiday Fun with Brown Sugar Ham Glaze and a Blowtorch - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrMaking your own brown sugar ham glaze is so simple that you won’t need to buy a commercially prepared sweet-baked ham this year. You can save money by buying, baking, and glazing your own ham this holiday season. Brining Turkey is Better Than Burning Down Your House was my advice for people ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Holiday Fun with Brown Sugar Ham Glaze and a Blowtorch - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrMaking your own brown sugar ham glaze is so simple that you won’t need to buy a commercially prepared sweet-baked ham this year. You can save money by buying, baking, and glazing your own ham this holiday season. Brining Turkey is Better Than Burning Down Your House was my advice for people ...
Views: 4514 - Knowledgeable things about Ginger - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Martin OkonI´m a fan of ginger and thats why I will try to let you know a little about this remakable root. For some years in the western world ginger is becoming increasingly important. In most supermarkets you can buy the fresh tubers; health-food stores and China shops offer dried ginger, ginger powder ...
Views: 1626 - Why Carve Turkey at the Table? Here’s Another Way. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIt’s turkey time! The bird is out of the oven and it’s time to carve turkey! Rather than trying to cut all the meat directly from the carcass at the table, consider creating an attractive platter behind the scenes this year. The turkey is fully roasted when my thermometer reads 165F (74C) ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - Why Carve Turkey at the Table? Here’s Another Way - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIt’s turkey time! The bird is out of the oven and it’s time to carve turkey! Rather than trying to cut all the meat directly from the carcass at the table, consider creating an attractive platter behind the scenes this year. The turkey is fully roasted when my thermometer reads 165F (74C) ...
Views: 1009(13 votes) - Raw food lifestyle: know before jumping into the bandwagon - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Marc MacDonaldIf you are thinking of opting for the raw food lifestyle because your best friend has done so or some celebrity you adore has recently switched to such a lifestyle, you need to stop and think for a while. Making a lifestyle switchover especially when it is choosing something like a raw food ...
Views: 770 - Thinking of becoming vegan? Know what it means! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Marc MacDonaldIf you are considering becoming vegan because it concerns nothing but giving up meat and becoming a vegetarian, think again. While becoming vegan is perhaps the healthiest decision that you could take, it is not merely becoming a vegetarian – it is more than that. What is a vegan? A vegan ...
Views: 691 - Quick and Easy Cheese Dip Appetizer Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Reggie BeanI have a special place in my heart for cheese; from Gouda to Colby, Parmesan or Mozzarella. Cheddar is better, but I would be remiss to leave out Swiss. In my book, if you top something with cheese, you only make it better. It explains why my favorite types of appetizers are cheese based, ...
Views: 871(2 votes) - Does Your Holiday Stuffing Recipe Have The Right Stuff? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI don’t think I’ve ever used a holiday stuffing recipe. That’s not to say I’ve never made a dressing for turkey, I’ve had to make it for 15,000 people! Imagine trying to follow a recipe for 15,000 people. Would it say “15,000 pinches of salt”? I’ve been urging people to “cook like a ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Going Vegetarian: Make Sure You Have Strong Reasons to Make the Switch - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Marc MacDonaldIt is not uncommon to fall prey to trends, be it fashion or lifestyle. However decisive we may be, we tend to follow the flock, so to speak, especially when a particular trend has the nod of approval from celebrities or famous people. Becoming a vegetarian is one such phenomenon that was once ...
Views: 1061 - Brining Turkey is Better Than Burning Down Your House - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrBrining turkey is my favorite way to prepare my holiday turkey. People’s biggest fear is that their turkey will be dry after cooking it. This is a reasonable fear, because “roasting” is a dry-heat convective cooking process. When roasted, your turkey is cooked indirectly through the use of ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Gourmet Cheese & Beer? Our Salute to Oktoberfest - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Sara KahnMunich's Oktoberfest is the world's largest fair with close to 6 million people attending over a 16 day period. When you think of Oktoberfest, naturally, you think of beer. And you should since Oktoberfest doesn't officially commence until the Mayor taps the first keg and declares "O'zapft is" - ...
Views: 1490 - Have No Fear: Try These (Seemingly) Scary Gourmet Cheeses - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Sara KahnIn honor of Halloween we are celebrating the monsters (or should I say Munsters) of the gourmet cheese world. As The Cheese Ambassador, I find cheese to be a thing of beauty but I do come across some rather beastly specimens that give reason to pause before tasting. Whether it’s a malodorous ...
Views: 1217(2 votes) - The Most Important Thanksgiving Cooking Tip of All - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrOf the many Thanksgiving cooking tips I can give you, this is perhaps the most important. It can be the difference between a triumphant meal and an undercooked case of food borne illness. I get many questions on email about correct roasting temperatures. “What temperature should my oven be ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - Great Cooking Turkey Tips For Choosing Your Bird - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI’ve got a lot of cooking turkey tips for you this year, but the very first must be choosing your bird. There are many different classifications and labels that are placed on Thanksgiving fowl, and it can be confusing knowing which type of poultry to purchase. A “Free Range” bird may not ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - ***Cooking with Betty: Yummy Pasta Dinner - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Betty Lynch Summer time is here, and it is going to be a hot one in Texas this year. So I am pulling out the easy pasta recipes that will turn dinner time into yummy and not so hot in the kitchen time. Pasta can make quick and easy meals. I am so grateful for my readers and for ...
Views: 2641 - Summer Salads: Two Favorite Summer Salad Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from X YDo you like to make salads in the summer? Do you want to make some tasty summer salads, but are tired of the same old, same old? There are a ton of different summer salads you can make in the summer, so read this article for two favorite summer salad recipes! Why are people looking for summer ...
Views: 1528 - Beet Salad: Two Beet Salad Recipes That You Will Love - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from X YDo you like cooking and eating beets? Do you want to make an easy and tasty beet salad? Beets are tasty, but many people don't know how to cook them and how to make a beet salad. And because of this many people are looking for a beet salad recipe. The good thing about making beet salad is that ...
Views: 1638(2 votes) - Avocado Salad: Two Avocado Salad Recipes That You Will Love - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from X YDo you like avocados? Do you want to make a tasty avocado salad? Many people are looking for information on how to make avocado salad. The good thing about making avocado salad is that you can combine avocado with many different ingredients. You can make an avocado salad with cucumbers, shrimp, ...
Views: 1702 - The Real Meaning of Hospitality - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Susan D. ElyA tavola, non si invecchia. "At the table, you don't grow old," declared my first year Italian instructor. Perhaps that was true in Italy - but not at my house, which was kind of frustrating, being that I’m Italian. I loved cooking and entertaining but often wound up missing the party ...
Views: 5321 - Why this Vegetable Lasagna Recipe Changes Everything. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrA Vegetable Lasagna recipe is easy to find on the internet. Everyone will have you cooking dry sheets of pasta, letting them cool correctly, then wrestling with the limp, soggy, wet sheets to create a layered Italian dish. I’ve taken a long hard look at lasagnas and I think something ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Just before Halloween, Great healthy Pumpkin Stews: 1. with chicken, 2. Vegetarian - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from hagit dayanJust before Halloween, Great healthy Pumpkin Stews: 1. with chicken, 2. Vegetarian Two great healthy pumpkin stews, One with chicken, Second with chickpeas for vegetarian. Very healthy, very tasty and very easy to cook. Prepare for the great pumpkin taste. Pumpkin Chicken Stew The ...
Views: 1556(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 - Tapas - Little Tastes of Spanish Flavors - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Irene PalmerThe History of Tapas The word "tapas" is derived from the Spanish verb tapar, "to cover". Tapa means "lid" or "cover" in Spanish. There are a wide variety of colorful explanations for why tapa has come to denote a type of food: • According to legend, the tapa tradition began when King ...
Views: 2942 - Pumpkin Tarts Means Fall Food Starts! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrPumpkin tarts are always the first thing I make when I have access to the fresh ingredients of Fall. I know it’s time to start enjoying Fall foods when the colorful assortment of squash come to my local farmers market. However, I see the wrinkled brow of concern and confusion on shoppers ...
Views: 1466(25 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 - 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) - “A Healthy Spirit in a Healthy Body” - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from hagit dayanTake care of yourselves, your body and your family and friends, with much love Both the vitality level and the energy level of our bodies are affected from the way we live our lives and from the way we treat our bodies. We are influenced by the food we eat, the drinks we sip and consume into ...
Views: 4350(2 votes) - Eco-Friendly Dinnerware from Palm Trees - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from chester germanDinnerware is an integral part of your kitchenware and dinning table accessories. It reflects your taste and the way in which you carry yourself. Dinnerware play an important role in setting your image to the guests that you might serve food. Palm tree dinnerware is perhaps one of the many kinds ...
Views: 830 - Does Your Grilling Marinade Have These 3 Simple Elements? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrA grilling marinade is a very simple way to add flavor and moisture to grilled items. If you follow these basic rules, you’ll be able to create a long list of unique combinations of ingredients and invent your own grilling marinade. Any grilling marinade will be made of three basic ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Making Pizza Is Fun - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Mick ReadeCooking in the kitchen can be fun! That is correct regardless of what you turn out, and includes creating pizza. Creating a pizza from scratch can be especially enjoyable. These are a few of the benefits of using a specific pizza recipe to make a do-it-yourself pizza: 1. It's fine ...
Views: 705 - Cook BBQ Ribs in Rotisserie Oven: Tips on Showtime Rotisserie Grill - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Joy FanessHave you ever cooked bbq ribs in rotisserie oven? It’s not impossible to bbq yummy baby back or country style bbq ribs in a Showtime Rotisserie grill. I’ll tell you how to put bbq ribs in rotisserie oven. And, will add a delectable marinade for some yummy ribs. Before barbecuing the bbq ribs ...
Views: 11798(1 vote) - Meal Planning - 3 clever ideas to inspire you - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Fiona LesleyDo you ever say to yourself, "I just can't cook another meal!" You lack inspiration and energy? Right, now is the time to revise your thinking around daily cooking and throw in a little meal planning. I bet you plan your work day, your wardrobe, your kids' schedules, your housework ...
Views: 774 - 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 - The Paleo Diet vs. The Gluten & Dairy Free Diets - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Gail ColeThis article is dedicated to those that require a Gluten Free or Dairy Free Diet. The article highlights the differences between the Paleo Gluten/Dairy Free diet and a regular gluten/dairy free diet. The Paleo diet has additional food restrictions that encourages optimal long term ...
Views: 12751 - Easy Labor Day Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Reggie BeanLabor Day is right around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about what great meals you will prepare. Picnic and barbecue fare top the list, but you must also be prepared for a rainy outing. If you can't barbecue chicken on the grill due to a monsoon outside, try an alternative like ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - No existence of the body without nutrients - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Nina BagnallNutrients are vital for the body’s existence on this beautiful world of ours, otherwise we would not continue to live and grow. Never take your body for granted, nurture it, cosset it, for it has to last the whole of your lifespan, far better to live daily life in tip top condition, rather than ...
Views: 2216 - Which Foods Are The Healthiest Foods To Eat? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Lance ThorneHere are Just a Few of the Many Healthy Foods to Eat. Make the Right Choice. Which healthy foods to eat should you include in your cooking and meal preparation? Well you can prepare fast healthy meals with any of these. Learning to cook is an important life skill to have. But there is so much ...
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