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- How to Start a BBQ Team - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Bill AndersonFirst of all... why would you want to start a BBQ team? It’s more work than you can imagine and there’s very little money to be made. Maybe you’re just crazy or just crazy about BBQ. The truth about BBQ competitions is they are a lot of fun with a lot of good friends. And that’s why most BBQ ...
Views: 8332(10 votes) - Gluten Free and Dairy Free Recipes for the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Gail ColeWell the holidays are here again. It seems like the years are rushing by. But it is always good to spend quality time with dear friends and family. If you require a gluten-free diet here are few holiday recipes ideas especially for you! Cranberry-Orange Relish Gluten Free and Dairy Free ...
Views: 802(2 votes) - Easy Thanksgiving Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Reggie BeanBreak out the sweat pants! Once again, it's time to stuff our faces and expand our waistlines on this wonderful American holiday we call Thanksgiving Day. Although turkey and football are the stars on Thanksgiving, I enjoy the variety of delicious side dishes and deserts that for some reason ...
Views: 906(7 votes) - Easy Holiday Buffets - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Karen CiancioIf you are planning to entertain this holiday season, consider preparing a buffet dinner. There are many holiday recipes that work well on a buffet table and if you plan ahead, it can be fairly easy on the cook. A buffet dinner works especially well if you are hosting a larger group and don't ...
Views: 2343(4 votes) - Celebrating and Creating Your Christmas Traditions - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Karen CiancioChristmas is celebrated around the world and each of us has our own Christmas traditions developed with family and friends over the years. Many of these traditions involve the kinds of food we eat. Christmas foods played a large role in the traditions of my family - whether it was the ...
Views: 1348(4 votes) - Dairy Free Diet and Lactose Free Diet Recipes - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Gail ColeThere is a difference between lactose intolerance and milk allergies. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose. Milk allergy is an immune system disorder. In an case, both conditions require reduction or elimination of milk and milk produces. Dairy Free Diet and Lactose Free ...
Views: 1463(3 votes) - Origin Of The "Cajun" Deep Fried Turkey - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Andrew KotulakWhile preparing for this year's Thanksgiving fest, where I'll be serving delicious Deep Fried turkey, I became interested in the origin of the succulent treat. What is deep fried turkey? "Frying whole turkeys is sort of the Southern version of making fondue. You have a lot of your friends ...
Views: 1786(4 votes) - How To Make Homemade Multi Grain Pancakes - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Luka MalgajHomemade multi grain pancakes are delicious and in the same time healthy. They can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just as a snack. Homemade pancakes are great idea when you have some friends coming to you or when you have picky eaters in your family. There are many different ways of ...
Views: 2637(2 votes) - Easy Crock-Pot Recipes - Crock-Pot Chili - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Reggie BeanCrock-pot cooking gets a bad rap sometimes. Some people call it lazy cooking. I call it efficient cooking. With most households having two working adults, it's imperative that all non-family time is managed wisely. Many crock-pot recipes take only 5 - 10 minutes to prep. It can be placed in ...
Views: 922(3 votes) - Nine Tips to Save Money on Meat and Poultry - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from S. L. SimmonsAccording to a 2008 survey by the U.S. Department of Labor, the average family of four spent $5,478 on groceries, including $1,201 on meat, poultry, fish and eggs. Reducing costs in this area clearly could save hundreds of dollars a year for many families. Listed below are some tips to help keep ...
Views: 889(2 votes) - Is Your Microwave Oven A Hidden Health Hazard? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Allen CallerIn 1976, the Soviet Union banned the microwave oven declaring it a health risk and causing panic across the world. Since then numerous articles have circulated both on the internet and in print arguing the pitfalls and virtues of the humble microwave. Since the microwave was indeed an ...
Views: 1426(3 votes) - Gluten Free and Dairy Free Recipe Eat Like a Dignitary. - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Gail ColeHave you ever wanted to have lunch at the White House? Well we cannot control who is invited. But below is a copycat recipe from the 2009 Inaugural Luncheon. I was reviewing the menu and there is a recipe that is gluten free and dairy free but you have to be creative. Substitute the 2 ounces ...
Views: 1099(3 votes) - Easy Casserole Recipes - Ground Beef Casseroles - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Reggie BeanCasseroles are a great way to make a hearty, inexpensive meal for your family. My favorite ingredient to use in them is ground beef. There are countless recipes you can come up with using ground beef in your casserole dishes. If you have ground beef in your home, odds are you can put together ...
Views: 2321(5 votes) - Easy Appetizer Recipes for Football Sunday - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Reggie BeanFootball season is upon us once again. Whether you are a fan or a disgruntled spouse, there is no reason you can't have an enjoyable day stuffing your face. Walk away from the processed frozen appetizers at your local supermarket, and try these quick and easy to make appetizers next ...
Views: 1423(3 votes) - Panini Recipes: Sandwiches - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaThanks to their sheer versatility, panini sandwiches recipes make wonderful packed lunches that don’t ever have to get boring, and can satisfy both your cravings for a tasty, delicious lunch or snack while still meeting your daily nutritive requirements. They’re easy to put together and eat, ...
Views: 1406(4 votes) - How Can You Conserve Energy When Using Commercial Dishwashers? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Eric & Vivian SmithDo you have a business that requires you to use commercial dishwashers? If you do, then you need to know how you can conserve energy. These dishwashers can use up a lot of excess energy that will end up costing you money you don’t need to spend. Knowing how to save energy can also help you save ...
Views: 903(3 votes) - How to Make Cheese Panini Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaOne of the most wonderful things about panini is how versatile they can be. Far from being a sandwich that can only be created several ways, just about any sort of ingredient can be used in. This is most evident when selecting cheese panini recipes – so many sorts of cheese can be used in ...
Views: 1029(5 votes) - Recipe Secrets - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Gail ColeI do not think we should do without because of this recession. Maybe it is not economically feasible to dine at your favorite restaurant two or three times a week. There is an alternative. Discover famous recipe secrets and restaurant recipe secrets. America’s Secret Recipes has famous and ...
Views: 1576(4 votes) - Reasons You Should Invest In A Commercial Ice Machine For Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Eric & Vivian SmithDo you have a business that requires a lot of ice being used in one day? If you do, then you need to know what the reasons are that you want to invest in a commercial ice machine. There are a number of reasons why these ice machines are needed for any business that uses a lot of ice in a day. ...
Views: 1308(2 votes) - Going Organic - The Easy Way - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Janet McNallyHave you ever wondered if you should buy into the organic way of life. After reading Beth Greer's Super Natural Home; finding out that the author had escaped a major operation to her neck and shoulder where a lump had grown, I decided to investigate further. The author avoided surgery after ...
Views: 1189(2 votes) - Famous Restaurant Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Gail ColeI have a confession to make. I miss the good old days. Three years ago we were not in a recession. The worst recession since the Great Depression. You could shop until you dropped. Dine at your favorite restaurant. A friend would tell you about the newest restaurant rage. You would go just to ...
Views: 1875(2 votes) - Taking Panini Bread Recipes to the Next Level - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaMany people who enjoy making their own panini want to take it to the next level. They not only create these super sandwiches themselves, but also actually use panini bread recipes to make their own bread! Even though it’s easy to find good bread in stores – and of course it is of course simpler ...
Views: 1002(2 votes) - Can the Gluten Free Diet Support Its Health Claims? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Gail ColeThe Paleo Gluten Free Diet has many health claims. Let review three claims. 1. Reduce or eliminate symptoms of Celiac disease. 2. Preservative free diet has health benefits. 3. The diet lowers cholesterol. Let us review these three claims and review supporting evidence. Celiac ...
Views: 1576(13 votes) - Cooking Recipes – To Make Delicious Pizzas - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Jennifer HanksPizza is the most hunted out and preferred of eatables today. In case you get bored of the same taste of the pizza, there are myriad options to add to the taste of this delicacy. Pizzas are really yummy. The task is just giving it a different look and taste so that monotony does not peep in. The ...
Views: 791(2 votes) - Famous Secret Recipes - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Gail ColeRemember the good old days about 2 or 3 years age? When you could go to one of your favorite restaurants two or three time a week. Now we are in a never ending recession. Discover famous recipes and favorite restaurant recipe replicas. Make famous secret recipes at home and save time and money. ...
Views: 1283(2 votes) - The Increasing Popularity of Indian Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from nikku leksAmong the top cuisines of the world, India cuisine is becoming increasingly popular these days. Indian restaurants all over the world get good number of guests every day. Not only do people frequent visit Indian restaurants, they have also started trying many Indian recipes at their homes. One ...
Views: 777(2 votes) - Dare to be Different: Grilled Panini Recipes - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Sabrina RoccaContrary to what many people seem to think, panini are not only suited for main courses alone, and/or for lunch or dinner only, for that matter – they're far more versatile than that. Grilled panini recipes can be served during breakfast, too, and may as a matter of fact can make for some lovely ...
Views: 1024(2 votes) - Culinary Treasures for Summer - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCooking for one and dining out solo are a lot like cilantro. You either love it or hate it. At Single Edition, we enjoyed the collection of essays in "Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant: Confessions of Cooking for One and Dining Alone," which captured both the liberating and delectable ...
Views: 1374(2 votes) - Easy Bratwurst Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Reggie BeanMy first experience with bratwurst came at the tender age of eleven. I had just moved to Wisconsin from Illinois, where kielbasa was the main sausage in my life. Polish sausage reigned supreme, and I was a proud pole living in a suburb of Chicago. As we were driving into our new hometown, I ...
Views: 1447(3 votes) - 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) - An Early Halloween Celebration - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Frank BilottaThis is a long blog, but it is well worth the read if you love horror, food, drinks, friends and a good story. I was searching the DISH Network channel guide to see what suspenseful movies will be on for the remainder of September. Now that October is just around the corner after a very short ...
Views: 1012 - How to make Chocolate - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Anne MingMany think that making chocolate is a time consuming and difficult process. With careful research we have prepared the easiest recipe to make the daunting task easy for you. You need to begin with getting cocoa pods from which we can get cocoa beans. These pods have to be crushed and the pulp ...
Views: 857 - Cacao the Healthy Bean with a Long History - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Anne MingThe cacao bean has a much longer history than most people even realize, it can be traced back to ancient texts where it was used in ceremonies, for medicinal uses and in cooking. There have been archaeological digs that have recovered whole cacao beans and vessels, which were believed to be used ...
Views: 927 - ***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) - ***The Lava Lamp Drink: Just Looking At It Makes You Feel Good! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromEMILY'S ELIXIR a/k/a The Lava Lamp Drink You can feel good looking at this drink. Find 3 champagne flutes (glasses. Tall, stemmed, slim tulip shape a/k/a “champagne glasses”) for each person. This shape is necessary for the lava lamp effect. Have a bottle of Cook's champagne – if ...
Views: 4847(3 votes) - Why It Is Vital To Compare The Types Of Hoshizaki Ice Machine - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Eric & Vivian SmithWhen you need to find a good ice machine for your business, it is always a good idea to use the internet to find them and compare them. Many business owners prefer the Hoshizaki ice machine because they are made to handle any business needs. The internet has many websites that you can look at ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - What Are The Benefits For The Jet Tech Dishwasher? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Eric & Vivian SmithWhen you decide to get a dishwasher, there are a lot of different types to choose from. One of the better ones is the Jet Tech dishwasher. There are many benefits to this type of dishwasher. Knowing these benefits can help you determine if this is the right one for your dish washing needs. ...
Views: 916(1 vote) - ***Open Face Vegetarian Chili Orgy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOPEN FACE VEGETARIAN CHILI ORGY Oil warms in a large fry pan, getting acquainted with half a head of jumbo garlic that left the food processor finely honed. A bunch of green onions (white and green, whole body) are getting chopped while the other ingredients get together in that pan, and the ...
Views: 2907(4 votes) - ***Over Easy Scallion Eggs - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOVER EASY SCALLION EGGS 6 or so young fresh scallions (green onions) which you have chopped go onto a plate and briefly (maybe 5 minutes?) into the microwave to precook them (wilt them). Meanwhile, in a nonstick pan on medium heat, grape seed oil (no flavor to clash, high Vitamin E, A, ...
Views: 2829(5 votes) - ***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) - ***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) - ***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: 3244(6 votes) - ***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) - ***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) - Pepper Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Gail ColePepper is the third most used recipe ingredient in the world. Third only to salt and water. Americans eat approximately .25 pound of pepper a year. But where did pepper originate? Pepper originated in Kerala, India. The region is known for its twin monsoon. The heavy rains are important for the ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Eating for Life - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Alan DavidsonBy Alan Davidson http://www.ThroughYourBody.com © Alan Davidson- All Rights reserved —Once upon a time, there was a garden. It was beautiful and perfect, and everything lived in the garden: trees, plants, animals, even insects. And the Gardener loved it, but after hanging out ...
Views: 857 - How to make delicious Pear Almond Pancakes - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Luka MalgajHave you ever tried pear almond pancakes? If not, quickly go to your kitchen and check if you have all ingredients you need to prepare them. These pear almond pancakes are one of the best one I have ever tried. Almond combined with pears gives homemade pancakes subtle and amazing taste. Thanks ...
Views: 1387(4 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) - Chicken Finger Recipe - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from i-Supplements comChicken fingers are a fun and exciting addition to any family cookout or social event. The majority of Americans are constantly on the go with work and other daily activities not to mention if you have children we all know how difficult it can be to just sit down and take a breather. After that ...
Views: 1234 - ***Zucchini-from-Hell, a Heavenly Recipe for Them - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromWhere I live, in the dead of night people whose gardens have produced many of those monster zucchini will sneak onto the doorsteps of their neighbors and leave them. Here is a recipe to make easy and fantastic use of one or more of the monsters. Got a steamer? If not put a colander or large ...
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