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- Low Fat Cherry Recipe - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Popa WoolseyYummy low fat cherry recipe with delicious turkey burger filled with nutrition fruit and over 100 sugar free low fat recipes.If you have been dieting to lose weight or have simply been trying to eat healthier, then you know that you need to consume low fat meals with more fruits and ...
Views: 1741 - Kid Friendly Chocolate - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Popa WoolseyHealthy and delicious kid friendly chocolate with low sugar low fat pineapple and ice cream treat and over 100 sugar free low fat recipes.What kind of childhood would your son or daughter have without indulging once in a while? However, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing and ...
Views: 1738 - A Heart Warming Recipe For A Happy Holiday - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontA Heart Warming Recipe For A Happy Holiday Thanksgiving is already upon us. Yes, it’s that time of year! Let’s give gratitude for all of our blessings. We can feel the weather quickly changing! It’s getting much colder as we briskly move into the winter months. Surely, we can wear some ...
Views: 1734(1 vote) - 15-Minute Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from George MateljanScientific research continues to discover the importance of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids for optimal health. Salmon is one of the best food sources for both of these hard-to-find health-promoting essential nutrients. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1-1/2 ...
Views: 1731(2 votes) - 15-Minute Salmon with Tomato Salsa - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from George MateljanIf you want a great tasting recipe that also provides over 100% of the daily value for hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, try this easy-to-prepare recipe tonight. It only takes 15 minutes and you will have a meal you'll want to share with your best friends. Enjoy! Prep and Cook ...
Views: 1730(2 votes) - Salmon with Dill Sauce - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from George MateljanA classic dish that offers great taste in addition to nutrition. It's light enough for summer yet will provide you with a refreshing option for a wintertime meal. And it provides more than 30% daily value for omega-3 fatty acids, protein, selenium, and niacin. We are such fans of this recipe ...
Views: 1727(2 votes) - Seafood Gazpacho - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from George MateljanThis is a great hot weather soup. While traditional gazpacho is not made with seafood, this unique variation makes this version more nutritious and satisfying. Both shrimp and scallops are rich sources of protein and vitamin B12 and also contain those hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids. And it's ...
Views: 1726(2 votes) - Asian Chicken Salad - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from George MateljanOur Quick Broil method of cooking chicken is a great way to retain the moisture in chicken breasts, which can easily become very dry. This recipe provides you with 67% of the daily value for protein from the chicken along with a rich source of many other essential nutrients. Enjoy! Prep and ...
Views: 1725(3 votes) - Kiwi Salad - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from George MateljanTry this quick and easy recipe that provides over 230% of the daily value for vitamin C. And you can serve it as either a salad or dessert. It not only tastes great, but the vibrant mixture of colors is a beautiful addition to your table. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves ...
Views: 1725(3 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) - Top Raw Food Recipes For Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Eve Zhu. Breakfast * Green Drink: Juice lots of kale, celery and apple. * Chocolate Smoothie: nut milk, 3-4 dates, a bunch of strawberries, 3 bananas, a small amount of vanilla pod, 1 tblspn raw carob powder, 1/2 tblspn raw cacao powder. Blend. Serve. * Muesli: Raw oats, dried sultanas, dried mango, ...
Views: 1720 - Recipes - with Chiles Poblano Peppers from My Kitchen Vault - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Richard NorwoodChiles Poblano Peppers (Capsicum annuum) are large, relatively mild, cone-shaped green peppers that look like green bell peppers, but longer and skinnier. Poblano chilies are native to Mexico and their use dates back to pre-Hispanic times. They are part of the Capsicum family, have a high ...
Views: 1719 - 15-Minute Black Bean Salad - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from George MateljanTry this salad recipe that only gets better with time. It is a great one to keep on hand in your refrigerator for a ready-made healthy meal or snack. Beans are great for adding dietary fiber to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1/2 ...
Views: 1718 - 10-Minute Fig and Fresh Apple Cobbler - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from George MateljanThis is a great no-bake dessert treat that can be prepared in a matter of minutes. And you can also enjoy it for breakfast! Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 2 small apples • 1/4 tsp lemon juice • 1 TBS apple juice • 4 dried figs (or fresh when in season) • 4 TBS ...
Views: 1717(2 votes) - Creamy Romaine Salad - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from George MateljanGreen salads are always welcome as a part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. This healthy green salad can be enjoyed with just about any type of dressing. However, it is worth the time to make this creamy dressing for its delicious flavor and extra nutritional value. Prep and Cook Time: 15 ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - Indian Vegetarian Food - Gujarati Snacks 101 - Where Snacking is Cultural - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Ram GuptaGujaratis are by far the largest Indian community overseas. So, it is no wonder that an increasing number of people are becoming aware of Gujarati food and dining. In fact, the general curiosity is not just about Gujarati meals, but has also spilled over to Gujarati snacks. The people of the ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - Steps to Make Traditional Indian Kulfi Ice-cream - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinThings you will need: Here is a very simple and yummy recipe: • Condensed milk 400g • Fresh cream 100g • Milk 500ml • Milk powder 100g • Sugar 400g • Pistachio (roughly chopped) 5 tablespoons • Cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon • Saffron • Sugar syrup for decoration Kulfi is ...
Views: 1714 - Chef Clothing - The Right Apparel For Those In Professional Cooking - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Mario CoraThere is a certain dress code for chefs that will reflect the level of their ethics and professionalism. Let us look at each item of clothing worn by a chef in order to fully grasp the implications of the dress code for chefs. The most popular symbol for people with culinary skills is the hat. ...
Views: 1713 - How to brew the perfect morning - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Kevin RobertsonCanadians love their morning coffee. In fact, according to the Coffee Association of Canada, 65 per cent of Canadians enjoy it every day making it the most popular beverage in the country (more popular than tap water). And nearly half of Canadian coffee drinkers would be willing to give up their ...
Views: 1708 - MyCook - The Induction Blender That Saves Your Time in the Kitchen - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Albert MingoMycook is a kitchen appliance that does not concern about dieting but more about your diet. The nutrients you can get from the food prepared through the use of Mycook can't belittle. This kind of appliance that is present on your kitchen counter, cook real and honest to goodness foods and it ...
Views: 1706 - Give Handmade Holiday Gifts Of Warmth And Comfort by Making your own Baking and Soup Mixes - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Kate WallingIn today's world, where families are spread across the globe and family dinners are becoming more of a special occasion than a daily occurrence, it's important to share and cultivate family traditions, recipes, and stories. One way to encourage your friends and loved ones to try some of your ...
Views: 1704 - Fabulous Fondant! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Twanda BatesFondant is a beautiful, versatile icing product that, when properly applied, creates a deliciously exquisite, polished finish to any cake. Fondant is used in cake decorating or sculpting and is a popular choice for wedding cake presentation. Rolled Fondant, which has the consistency of a ...
Views: 1702(11 votes) - Vegetarian Indian Samosa Recipe - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Vijayjan NairSamosa is a very popular snack item in Indian and South Asia as well. But one can find samosa in different variations in other parts of world too. Basically, the samosa is a stuffed pastry which is either oven baked or deep fried. The fillings are usually made with boiled potatoes, peas, onions ...
Views: 1702 - 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: 1701 - BTW, What Do These Cheese Acronyms Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Sara KahnIf you email or chat online with any frequency, you may have noticed a proliferation of acronyms being used. BTW (by the way), LOL (laugh out loud), OMG (oh my goodness) and WTF (what the f***) have found their way into our daily electronic communication. There is another set of acronyms you may ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - 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: 1690(1 vote) - FREE Paleo Diet Salad Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Gail ColeWELCOME Free Exciting Paleo Meat, Vegetable, Fruit and Nut Recipes. Sumptuous delicious Paleo Low Fat and Low Carbohydrate Salad and Paleo Salad Dressing Recipes.Paleo Diet Low Fat and Low Carbohydrate bacon, vegetable, fruit and nut salad recipes. Salad does not have to be boring or contain ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - ***Sugar Free Pear Smoothie - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Popa WoolseyDelicious sugar free pear smoothie recipe with low fat and low calorie ingredients and natural fruits.If you are looking for an unusual tasting Sugar Free Smoothie, then one great option is a Pear Smoothie without all the excess calories that some smoothies have. Sugar Free Pear Smoothie Low ...
Views: 1680(2 votes) - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ April 3, 2012 - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2012/04/03/april-3-2012/ The Green Report, Part One by Susun Weed: Welcome spring! Welcome viriditas, the greening force. Welcome nettle. Welcome flowers. I missed you. Here’s the first part of the ...
Views: 1680 - Asian Mushroom Sauté - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from George MateljanAdd a punch of flavor to any dish with this simple and tasty mushroom recipe, great for either lunch or dinner. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 as side dish Ingredients: • 2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced thick • 2 TBS chicken or vegetable broth • 1 TBS minced fresh ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - Paleo Wheat, Grain and Dairy Free Bread Recipes - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Gail ColeEnjoy Paleo Bread Recipes wheat and grain free. Have bread using Paleo ingredients. Wheat and grain are replaced with almond, coconut or flax seed flour. Dairy milk is replaced with almond milk, coconut milk, hazelnut milk and variety of other plant milks. Enjoy Free Paleo Bread Recipe. ...
Views: 1676 - Apricot Tart - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from George MateljanThis easy to prepare tart recipe is a wonderful combination of walnuts, dates and apricots, making it a delicious and highly nutritious dessert. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes; chilling time: 1 hour Serves 8-10 Ingredients: • 2 1/2 cups walnuts • 1 1/2 cups dates • 2 cups dried ...
Views: 1675(2 votes) - Fresh Tomato Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Popa WoolseyIncredibly delicious low fat fresh tomato recipes loaded with vegetable nutrition and vitamin C over 100 sugar free low fat recipe. There are few things in life that are as uncomplicated, refreshing and healthy as a vine ripe tomato picked from your garden. This delicious fruit is usually ...
Views: 1674(2 votes) - Turkey and Vegetable Chili Verde - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from George MateljanKale and turkey make this unique version of chili more flavorful and nutritious. Turkey is lower in fat content than the usual ground beef used in chili, and the kale adds a great nutritional boost providing a rich source of vitamin K, A, C, and manganese, just to name a few of the long list of ...
Views: 1673(2 votes) - 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) - Salmon with Mustard and Ginger - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from George MateljanTry this easy-to-prepare recipe not only for great taste but to add an extra boost of those hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 8 oz salmon fillet • 2 tsp + 1 TBS lemon juice • 1 TBS extra ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - Surge in Restaurant Copycat Recipes - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Gail ColeMore families are dining at home there is a surge in new cooks and experienced cooks seeking restaurant copycat recipes. Restaurant copycat recipes with the same distinct taste and flavors of there favorite restaurants. Cooks are discovering savory recipes, professional cooking tips and baking ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - Healthy Sautéed Red Bell Peppers - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from George MateljanWhile we think of oranges as a rich source of vitamin C, one cup of red bell peppers provides 291% of the Daily Value (DV) for this important nutrient well as 105% DV for vitamin A! So enjoy this quick-and-easy recipe for great taste and great nutritional value. Prep and Cook Time: 7 minutes ...
Views: 1667(3 votes) - The Factors to Consider When Choosing a Recipe to Publish - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Aima EddieCooking is a fun activity when practised at home, but not when you are eying a cheffing position. In case you are aspiring to become a chef, you will discover that this field has fierce competition, particularly for chefs looking for an opportunity to get to the top. However, if you want to ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - 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) - The 4 P's of Successful Family Meals - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Kathleen CuneoIt’s 4:30p.m. You stand in front of the refrigerator scanning its contents to see what you can throw together for dinner. You look at the clock. You have half an hour before you have to run out to pick up your daughter from dance class. There’s not enough time to make a decent meal. ...
Views: 1666 - 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) - Baked Halibut with Herbs - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from George MateljanAdd this wonderful halibut dish to your Healthiest Way of Eating in just 15 minutes! This recipe is a great way to add more of those health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids to your meals. 4 ounces of halibut provides 26% of your daily value for those hard-to-find nutrients as well as 76% of your ...
Views: 1664(2 votes) - 5-Minute Ginger Pineapple - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from George MateljanEnjoy the zing that the ginger gives to the pineapple in this easy-to-prepare addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating that allows you to have a great-tasting dessert in minutes. And pineapple provides you with an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes ...
Views: 1662(2 votes) - Ginger Papaya Salsa - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from George MateljanTry this quick and easy salsa as a great complement to shrimp, scallops and halibut...or try it on its own with baked pita chips. Prep Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 medium papaya, diced • 1 TBS cilantro, minced • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated • 1 TBS lime Directions: ...
Views: 1661(2 votes) - butter cake recipes - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrButter cake recipes will always be disappointing if you don’t use the correct mixing method. While most people blame the oven for cake faults, the problem is not in the baking. The most common cake faults stem from mistakes made during mixing. Mixing methods are the most important step in ...
Views: 1659(8 votes) - Apricot Compote - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from George MateljanDried apricots are a great way of satisfying your sweet tooth while receiving numerous nutritional benefits. This easy compote is quick, naturally sweet and very versatile. It can be served alone, topped with vanilla yogurt, or as a topping over fresh fruit such as pears or apples for a healthy ...
Views: 1655(1 vote) - 50 Uses For Coca-Cola That You've Never Thought Of - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Marilyn VinchySince its invention in 1886, Coca-Cola has transformed from a simple drink to an elixir of many uses - here are 50 to help you get the most out of your cans. Taken from an infographic by Varooma: https://www.varooma.com/blog/50-alternative-uses-for-coca-cola.html The 5 Most Awesome Here ...
Views: 1652 - How to Cook Lemon Sole - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Aima EddieWhat is Lemon Sole? Lemon sole is a particularly delicate species of fish, both in texture and in flavour. It is therefore extremely important that you take both these factors in to account when deciding how you are going to prepare it. It is particularly important to note that lemon sole is ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - Healthy Juice Recipes for Kids - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Vijayjan NairIn today's hectic schedule, the most common problem will all the parents are that whether their kids are receiving the appropriate nutrition or not. Kids always run away from the healthy fruits and vegetables and thus becomes difficult to offer them balanced nutrition. If you are also ...
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