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- ***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 ...
Views: 2604(6 votes) - BBQ Competitions... - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Bill AndersonBBQ Competitions are great fun and I encourage you to enter one in your area and find out for yourself how much fun they are. Our book “Competition BBQ Secrets” has helped many teams take Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion and many other high finishes in the four main barbecue ...
Views: 2222(2 votes) - Heavenly Arame Salad - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecipe courtesy of Vegan Fusion World Cuisine 35 Minutes prep / 3-4 servings Salad 2 cups purple cabbage, julienned, 2 ” long 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup fresh or frozen corn 1 cup diced red bell pepper 1 cup of Arame, soaked in warm water until soft; then drained 1/2 cup ...
Views: 948(2 votes) - Simplify Your Plate and Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Daniela Magozzi“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”-M. K. Gandhi Have you ever heard anyone say: “I wish I felt more rushed and my everyday decisions were more complex. My life is way too easy!” I didn’t think so. One of the biggest blessings in disguise for me that came from having chronic ...
Views: 1183(2 votes) - How to Grill Shrimp That Delights The Taste Buds! - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Andrew KotulakWhat is the best way to grill shrimp? My favorite of all grilled meats is shrimp! I love to marinate my shrimp for about 10 minutes in a mango and chunky pineapple juice marinade for delicious flavor. But let me start from the beginning. First you will want to buy 2 pounds fresh extra ...
Views: 1008(5 votes) - Spiritual Food - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Rifa BhunnooThis week I was mainly obsessing about cakes and worrying about my blood sugar after reading The Sugar Addict’s Total Recovery Programme. I love rituals and ceremonies, especially those involving cake - I even started collecting photos I’ve taken around the world, put it on my Facebook in an ...
Views: 1242(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: 1022(3 votes) - Competition Quality Ribs in Your Back Yard - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Bill AndersonPrepping your BBQ grill... Just about everybody has a Weber kettle charcoal grill in their back yard. You can smoke some pretty good ribs on these things. Here’s how to set it up so that you are “offset smoking” and not grilling... I simply start it up by making two piles of charcoal ...
Views: 2144(1 vote) - How to Grill Chicken for an Explosion of Flavor! - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Andrew KotulakWhat is the best way to grill chicken? What is the best grilled chicken temperature? And how long to grill chicken is long enough? This is one of the most common grilling questions. How long to grill chicken depends on a few things... the cut of the chicken, whether it is a whole chicken ...
Views: 1485(3 votes) - Blackened Tofu on Caesar Salad - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis is a great and easy meal and I serve it with a good, warmed bread. Recipe yields several cups of blackened mixture; store in an airtight container. I use this mix on chicken and fish, too. I order organic bulk spices from Mountain Rose Gardens--cheap and fresh! Extra firm tofu, cut into ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - Recipe: Quick and Easy Basil Oil - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor one cup, blend 1 cup of olive oil with 2 cups of fresh basil that has been rinsed and dried. Blending for a few minutes will heat the mixture and allow more of the basil flavor to be released. Strain well into a jar and store in the fridge for up to a week. You may also pour into a plastic ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - A Man’s Burrito-Fuego’s Texas Burrito Crowned Best Ever - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Jerry WalkerAs a long time resident of Cincinnati and a great fan of Mexican food, I have always been in search of that wonderful treasure that is the Best Burrito in all of Cincinnati and beyond. I’ve always had a really personal relationship with good food (as we all do, I’m sure) almost to the point ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Do You Have the Nerve to Serve Wine With a Screw Top? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from rita morganThe next time you attend a fancy dinner party, I dare you to take along a bottle of wine with a screw cap. Then watch the reaction of your host, hostess and anyone nearby who has noticed your bold act. The surprising truth is that whether it’s an inexpensive bottle of chardonnay or a cult ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Camelot's Kitchen - The Cutest Salad Recipe Book for Your Space! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI came across the greatest recipe book this week and I have to share it with all of you since this week is all about books! It is called Camelot’s Kitchen. It came into fruition in the most adorable way and the recipes are excellent. For those of you who like to eat, or prepare food, you should ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Fiddlehead Fern Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI love this time of year because, among other things, fiddelhead ferns are available! They have an earthy flavor, somewhat like asparagus. You may be able to get them from your local farmer, and Whole Foods carries them. Do not eat them raw. Rinse thoroughly, and remove the brown scales with ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - The Perfect Summer Recipe and You Too Will Feel Like Julie & Julia! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Barbara ZagataThere’s just nothing like a little confidence in the kitchen! Too uncoordinated to dance or play an instrument, I began cooking at the age of 13---just for the fun of it. In those days Gourmet Magazine recipes averaged two hours for prep time. These days everything has to be do-able in under 30 ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Teens Cooking Camp---Do It Yourself---With Tips from a Pro! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Barbara ZagataBy junior high, most teens have taken all the camps that have ever interested them. Anything really exciting at this point can cost hundreds of dollars a week. What if you could create a camp that paid for itself a hundredfold over time? Most teen-agers enjoy creative projects. A camp that ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - 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: 889(1 vote) - Recipe: Chocolate Orange Pudding - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsImage via Wikipedia Chocolate Orange Pudding from the Complete Idiots Guide to Eating Raw Sure to please the whole family, this pudding actually resembles an elegant mousse. Yield: 3 cups Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 1+ hours Serving size: [1/3] cup 2 cups avocado, mashed 6 ...
Views: 786 - Recipe: Love Burgers - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne of our top 50 recipes from The Most Remarkable Vegan Recipe Contest, 12 Burgers 75 minutes prep 3 cups Raw Pumpkin Seeds (soaked dehydrated & ground) 5 lbs of Carrots juiced (pulp for burgers reserve juice) 1 cup Celery chopped fine 1/3 cup Red Bell chopped fine 1/3 cup Fresh ...
Views: 1110 - How to Grill a Great and Healthy Burger - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from i-Supplements comGrilling Burgers are the ‘o’ so typical summer cookout past time. They are one of the most basic of American fare around. I honestly cannot think of anything else more American and basic than the hamburger. Take for instance that American’s on average eat 2-3 hamburgers a week. Come spring and ...
Views: 981(5 votes) - Quick, Easy and Healthy Recipes - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a mother of two, finding the time to cook a homemade meal sometimes feels like the most impossible task in the world. Whenever I am tempted by frozen dinners or take-out meals, I try to go through a mental list of my favorite quick and easy recipes instead. Quick and easy recipes, in my ...
Views: 754 - Recipe: Good Morning Sunshine Apple Pancakes - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne of our top 50 recipes from The Most Remarkable Vegan Recipe Contest. Good Morning Sunshine Apple Pancakes Kimberly Brown, Kansas 4 servings 5 minutes prep 10 minutes cook 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 Tbl sucanat 1 cup soymilk 1 ...
Views: 739 - 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: 3349 - How and when to introduce solid foods to your baby? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Luka MalgajWhen you want to give your baby new food, remember to wait at least four days between introducing new products. It will help you to notice if your baby has allergy and on which food. Allergy can lead to diarrhea, bloated tummy, increased gas or to rash. It will take some time for your baby to ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - Romantic (and Sexy) Dinner for Two - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Rebecca Savidge GrayThe Menu Dinner: Artichokes with Basil-Lime Dipping Sauce Lobster Tails with Butter Dessert: Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Drinks: A rich, buttery Chardonnay such as Bryon Chardonnay, or Franciscan 2002 Chardonnay. Champagne works too Whoever you break out ...
Views: 2574(1 vote) - Introducing solid Food to Babies older than 4 months - Apricot Recipe - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Luka MalgajWhen can you introduce solids? It is recommended to introduce solids to baby’s diet at 6 months or after. Though some parents start feeding their child with solids as soon as 4 months. Before introducing solids breast milk or formula provides all the calories and nourishment your baby needs. ...
Views: 2085(1 vote) - Antioxidant Gold Rice Recipe - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNow that you know some of the medicinal benefits of turmeric, I wanted to share some easy recipes to incorporate the healthful spice into your cooking. GOLDEN RICE Prep Tim: 5 minutes Cooking TIme: 50 minuts Yields: 6 servings Ingredients 2 cups white basmati rice 4 cups ...
Views: 680 - Indulge Your Sweet Tooth with Easy Chocolate Tofu Pie - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsShhh . . . Om Gal has a serious addiction. Until now, I've spared you the harrowing details of the rehabilitation program that I recently completed to address my dependency issues. I opted for a time-tested, no frills approach, foregoing the fancier treatment programs of stars like Lindsay Lohan ...
Views: 680 - 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: 878(2 votes) - Super-Easy Vegan Muffins for the Mainstream - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThese muffins are easy, healthy, and completely delicious. They happen to be vegan but certainly won't tip anyone off on taste alone. Give them a try. Bring them to brunch with friends. Send them to school with the kids. Ingredients: 2 c. whole wheat flour 2 tbs. sugar 3 tsp. baking ...
Views: 924(2 votes) - Corned Beef Leftovers - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIrish or not, many of us make corned beef this time of year—myself included. If you don’t know what to do with leftovers—or if you want something new, read on. I buy corned beef once a year and usually make it with the traditional stuff—cabbage, potatoes and carrots. This year, my husband ...
Views: 1244(2 votes) - Recipe: Grilled Teriyaki Tempeh brushed with Asian Pesto - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne of our top 50 recipes from The Most Remarkable Vegan Recipe Contest. Grilled Teriyaki Tempeh brushed with Asian Pesto served over Baby Spinach Salad with a Citrus Vinaigrette a.k.a. ’Dean’s Tempting Teriyaki Tempeh Salad’ Dean Boswell, Lancaster CA 5 servings 35 minutes prep 25 ...
Views: 1097(3 votes) - 7 Favorite Vegetarian Recipes from the Internet: A List - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI love being a vegetarian. I never have to worry about undercooking my food, and choosing a dish from a restaurant menu is always ridiculously easy (and sometimes annoying—when all I have for my choices are Salad #1 and Salad #2). This, of course, does not always automatically mean that I am ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Quick & Easy Vegan Meatloaf Recipe - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI thought I would share my favorite ever fast-fix vegan entrée for you Intent vegan readers. It's yummy and high volume or "volumetrics"--so it fills you up. I buy the Boca Burgers in bulk at Costco—real cheap, and stores in the freezer for a couple months. This recipe also freezes well in ...
Views: 2644(2 votes) - Tips to Make Cooking Faster and Easier - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe following are some practical and efficient tips to help you cook faster and easier. Cook enough food for two dinners. Most food can be easily reheated. Consider steaming to reheat food. Place a bit of water in a pan and place food on it. Cover. Check frequently to ensure that the ...
Views: 2268(4 votes) - Upgrade your Oatmeal: Quick Quinoa Breakfast Recipe - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNew seasons are exciting because they usher in welcome changes to our usual routines. We wear new clothes, watch different sports, and eat seasonal menu items. What's fall without football or summer without ice cream? Chances are you're less inclined to eat an ice cream cone in February or ...
Views: 1922(1 vote) - My Marathon Cookies - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTraining for a marathon can be grueling, but occasionally it's also delicious. Turns out, things like carbs, salt, and sugar are not just permissible, they are necessary. Got that friends? Muy necesarios. Here's one of my favorite "recovery" foods after a long weekend run. The recipe came to me ...
Views: 1148(3 votes) - Herbs on Ice – Summer Teas - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Judith McElhinneyForget caffeine-filled Red Bull and sugar-laden soft drinks. For nourishing refreshment, nothing quenches better—or is easier to prepare—than herbal iced tea. There are many ways to take herbs for wellness – a tea to relax you after a hectic day, a capsule to help support your immune system ...
Views: 1194(5 votes) - Make Me a Match - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Piero CaramellaAnyone who has seen images of an Italian vineyard or heard of its wine country probably has had at least some fleeting desire to know a bit more about wine than they do currently. Sitting down at a solid oak table, swirling the wine, scenting the flavors and finally enjoying all of the nuances ...
Views: 772 - Essential Cooking Instruction: Why Most Home Cooks Fail Before They Even Begin - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrWhen you follow a recipe to a disappointing outcome, you probably say, "well, that didn't cook right." What you don't realize is that the actual cooking is usually the least important factor in culinary success. In fact, most issues start right in the beginning with inadequate knife skills. ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Top 14 Tips for Better Barbecue - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Bill AndersonHere is list of the 14 most important things to watch when slow smoking BBQ... 14. Proper ventilation. Make sure your firebox has enough ventilation. This helps to keep your fire burning properly and not smoldering. You want a light blue smoke - not a billowing white smoke. If you can, open ...
Views: 2319(2 votes) - Begin to Eat Healthier - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI want to eat in a healthier way, but am not sure where to begin. Can you offer a few suggestions on how to make the switch? Awakening...!!! We come across this question very often and have found that there are three simple steps you can take to get you on your way. Begin Where You Are The ...
Views: 912(2 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: 1220(3 votes) - Summer Cooking: Cooking Shrimp for Unlimited Uses - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrCooking shrimp at home is a wonderful, casual alternative to a night out at a restaurant. But that's only if you know how to handle shrimp and produce those beautiful professional results yourself. Unfortunately, most people have trouble with shrimp for a couple of reasons. First, there is the ...
Views: 1333(2 votes) - Summer Cooking: The Simple Steps for Cooking Perfect Steak - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrCooking perfect steak might mean different things to different people, but by using the same - very simple procedure, everyone can achieve their own personal definition of perfection right on their own BBQ grill. The process begins with choosing and preparing your own beef tenderloin and ends ...
Views: 1311(18 votes) - The Best and Easiest Homemade Pasta Sauce Recipes Anyone Can Master - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrDo you think you need a pasta sauce recipe to make a great pasta dinner tonight? I promise you that if you learn three of the most commonly used (and so called) culinary mother sauces, you will be creating all kinds of dishes with a never-ending variety of options. You might even find a new ...
Views: 2952(15 votes) - Summer Cooking: How to Marinate - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrEveryone loves to have their favorite foods cooked to perfection on the grill. And learning how to marinate is an important step in achieving this perfection. Marinating is a cooking method - or at the very least an important prelude to many cooking methods - that needs to be understood in ...
Views: 966(2 votes) - The Life Force Salad - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDon’t let the strong-flavoured ingredients fool you; this salad is amazing! It’s my favorite. Even if I’m not in the mood for salad, I can eat Life Force Salad. It earns the name because it is full of life force ingredients including greens, sprouts, garlic, ginger, citrus fruit juice, and more. ...
Views: 1260(3 votes) - Gimme' A Break(fast)! High Protein Pancakes - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe best way to send your body and mind the message that you plan to have a healthy day is by choosing a healthy breakfast. A great breakfast will jumpstart your metabolism, keep you satiated and energized for a morning workout, and give you something to get out of bed for! Try this High Protein ...
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