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- 10-Minute Huevos Rancheros - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from George MateljanHuevos rancheros don't have to take a long time to prepare. Try this easy-to-prepare version for a breakfast treat you can make on a work day! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 1 Ingredients: • 2 omega-3-rich eggs • 1/2 can black beans (No BPA), drained and mashed • 1 TBS extra ...
Views: 1094(2 votes) - 15-Minute Rosemary Lamb Chops - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Sam EtkinNothing complements the flavor of lamb better than rosemary. And our Quick Broil method makes this dish very fast and easy to prepare. With this dish you not only enjoy great taste but add an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3 to your Healthiest Way of ...
Views: 2011(2 votes) - 15-Minute Salmon with Mint Salsa - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from George MateljanThis is a delicious way to add an excellent source of selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D to your Healthiest Way of Eating. The spicy and flavorful salsa is easy to prepare and is a perfect complement to the rich taste of salmon. You may even want to double the salsa recipe to have ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - 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) - 15-Minute Shrimp and Avocado Salad - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from George MateljanThis quick and easy shrimp salad is great tasting and makes it easy for you to receive the healthy benefits of shrimp along with vegetables. It makes a perfect light meal or substantial side salad. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 lb cooked medium sized shrimp ...
Views: 1307(3 votes) - 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) - 4-Minute Healthy Sautéed Bok Choy - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from George MateljanEnjoy this great tasting recipe and get 375% of your Daily Value for vitamin A, 318% DV for vitamin C, 188% DV for vitamin K and 69% for folate! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 3 Ingredients: • 1 lb bok choy, chopped • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 3 TBS low sodium chicken or ...
Views: 2255(2 votes) - 5-Minute Cold Cucumber Salad - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from George MateljanStay cool with this easy-to-prepare summer salad. One serving provides 246% of your Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C and 52% DV for vitamin A. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: -1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin -1 medium clove garlic, chopped -1 medium cucumber, ...
Views: 1908(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) - 5-Minute Raspberry Almond Parfait - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from George MateljanThe combination of raspberries and almonds makes a delicious dessert. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 8 oz (1 cup) low-fat vanilla or soy yogurt • 1/2 tsp almond extract • 2 TBS honey • 1 pint raspberries • 1 TBS sliced almonds • Optional: grated dark ...
Views: 1959(2 votes) - 5-Minute Watermelon Frappe - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from George MateljanThis is a perfect snack for a hot summer afternoon. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 4 cups cold watermelon chunks • 8 mint leaves Directions: 1. Run the blender at medium speed and drop chunks of watermelon through the feed hole one at a time until they ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - 6 Grilling Safety Tips You Might Not Have Heard Of - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumWhen summer hits, there’s nothing better than moving the kitchen outside. Not only does it keep the house cooler, dinner tastes so much more delicious off the grill. Nothing beats that touch of fire. However, there’s a hidden danger to this summer treat that often gets overlooked. It’s not ...
Views: 1645(2 votes) - 6 Vegetarian Cooking Recipes As Your Healthy Yet Delicious Meals - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Amuro WesleyIf you decided to eat just vegetables for health reasons or simply out of desire, here are my 10 recommended vegetarian cooking recipes which you can use as your healthy yet delicous meals for you and your family. 1. Vegetarian Samosa Consisting of curried pumpkins and peas, these ...
Views: 865(1 vote) - 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: 919(1 vote) - 7-Minute Butternut Squash - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from George MateljanCooking winter squash doesn't have to take a long time. Cut into 1" cubes and healthy steam. With this recipe it only takes 7 minutes to add winter squash to your Healthiest Way of Eating. You will also enjoy a rich source of health-promoting vitamins A and C. Prep and Cook Time: 7 minutes ...
Views: 1945(2 votes) - 7-Minute Healthy Sautéed Crimini Mushrooms - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from George MateljanEnjoy this easy-to-prepare recipe that complements many of your favorite dishes and is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. You will also be enjoying a rich source of health-promoting selenium, vitamin B12, and copper along with the great flavor of crimini mushrooms. Prep and ...
Views: 1929(2 votes) - 9 Steps to Great Low Carb Cooking From Home - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrYou don’t need a written recipe to achieve great low carb cooking from home. One basic cooking method and the ingredients YOU desire are all it takes. Earlier this week, I showed you a low carb chicken recipe using sauté method. Today’s inspiration will follow the same procedure with ...
Views: 1254(2 votes) - A Consomme Recipe That You’ll Never Try - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrI’ll admit it. You’ll never try this consommé recipe. Even my students in culinary college will make it once and probably never again. I try to bring you the best aspects of cooking and make it simple. But, there’s no way to make this clear and flavorful broth easily. It’s a professional ...
Views: 1557(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: 1043(1 vote) - Appreciate A Safe BBQ Tips - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Laura R. PinckneyWith regards to barbecuing, what could be far more fun than whipping up sumptuous food on the grill within the firm of loved ones and buddies in your backyard or around a pool? The thing obviously is locating the best place for grilling and barbecuing. 1 favorite spot amongst true barbecue ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - 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) - Are You Missing The 5 Benefits of Simple Cooking? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrSimple cooking is the best cooking. There, I said it for the 1000th time! No matter where I travel, no matter to whom I speak, those people and cultures that know good food say the same thing. In Paris, the spice store shared his incredibly simple secret to eating healthy, “Simple things are ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - 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) - Asparagus Salad - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from George MateljanThis cool and refreshing salad provides an extra boost of health-promoting antioxidants to your Healthiest Way of Eating. It can also be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator to save you time. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 2 bunches asparagus • 6 TBS low ...
Views: 1576(4 votes) - Baked Sweet potato Fries Low Fat Recipe - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Popa WoolseyPerfect low-fat baked sweet potato fries recipe with cinnamon. Baked Cinnamon sweet potato Fries are the perfect low-fat food when you have that urge to snack on something sweet. As you well know it is often the perennial ‘sweet tooth' that interrupts those well intentioned efforts to stay on a ...
Views: 2416(2 votes) - Barbecue Ribs Recipe for Everyday Meals - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinEveryday meals do not have to be dull and ordinary if you know how to prepare something special for main course. You will give the whole family something to look forward to because of the superb taste of the dishes on the dinner table. It is easy to turn a typical mealtime into an extraordinary ...
Views: 2614(1 vote) - 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: 2141(2 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: 1196(1 vote) - Blue Cheese Dressing - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from George MateljanEnjoy this tasty dressing on your favorite salad. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients: • 4 oz crumbled blue cheese • 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk • 1 TBS fresh lemon juice • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. ...
Views: 1461(2 votes) - Blueberry Trifle - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from George MateljanThis is quick and easy dessert that not only tastes great but provides a rich supply of powerful, health-promoting antioxidants to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 pint fresh blueberries • 8 oz yogurt • 2 oz dark ...
Views: 1478(2 votes) - Braised Kidney Beans & Sweet Potato - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from George MateljanThe combination of spices makes this hearty and nutritious vegetarian meal or side dish unusual. It is an excellent source of vitamins A and C and molybdenum. It is also very easy to prepare and needs minimal attention while cooking. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: prep time: 20 minutes; cooking ...
Views: 1810(2 votes) - Breading for Delectable Dishes - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Bryan EstevisBreading is the best way to make any kind of dish delectable and enjoyable. The way it makes any kind of food – pork, beef, fish, or vegetables, to name a few –an instant favorite for any age is simply amazing. And what is more amazing is the way it is so easy to prepare that any amateur cook ...
Views: 495(2 votes) - Breakfast Made Quick & Easy with Pre-Made Banana Walnut Flax Muffins - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Cheryl WinterNo time for breakfast? Trying to lose weight? Forget the fast-food drive through. Save time and start-up your engine to increase your metabolism and promote weight loss with a healthy breakfast. Quickly zap in the microwave one of these delicious Banana Walnut Flax Muffins, open a ...
Views: 1289(2 votes) - Budget Meal Planning - 7 Clever Ideas for Meal Planning in March - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Fiona LesleyIn our hectic lives there is very little time to be creative when it comes to cooking on a daily basis. When do you get the time to peruse all those glorious cook books and glossy magazines for new ideas? With a little clever meal planning, you can put a new meal on the table every day of the ...
Views: 761(2 votes) - Cake Mixing Like the Pros with the Two-Stage Method - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrCake mixing techniques are always more important than cake baking temperatures. I demonstrated this in an earlier blog by using a butter cake recipe to demonstrate the creaming method. This method combines butter and sugar to trap air, then uses egg yolks to form an emulsification. The ...
Views: 1825(1 vote) - Calculating emergency food for survival - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Forsberg LarryWhat is food for survival? It is like delicious home cooked meal but it contains more nutrients than your home cooked meal and also it can be stored for long period. The process used in preparing this meal keeps the taste and the nutrition value of the ingredients for long time.Can this meal be ...
Views: 739(2 votes) - Canned meats that can be stored for long time - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Forsberg LarryShould one prepare for exigencies? If yes then what kind of preparations should one do? People save money to meet financial exigencies but they forget about natural calamities that bring life to a standstill. Flood, cyclone, earthquake and endemic disease can disrupt normal life and force people ...
Views: 691(2 votes) - Cantaloupe with Lime and Mint - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from George MateljanThis is a great way to enhance the flavor of cantaloupe. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 cantaloupe (or mixed melons as shown in photo) • 2 TBS fresh lime juice • 4 mint leaves Directions: 1. Cut cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds. 2. Sprinkle ...
Views: 1748(2 votes) - Catch a Taco Fish, One of the Quick Dishes for Everyday Cooking - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIf you could cook like me and create quick dishes every night of the week, you’d never need a recipe book. Without a recipe book, you’d never need to stress about dinner. It’s the written recipe that causes so much anxiety about preparing family dinners. Are you always trying to figure out ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Chicken dishes: Essential item for party menu - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Nikita VermaOnly a real foodie knows how a well prepared dish can turn your mood on just in one bite. The aroma of the spices, the exclusive taste of the different ingredients and unique preparation make each recipe a unique recipe. Your bouquet of cuisines is incomplete unless it has a few chicken ...
Views: 871(2 votes) - Chicken Recipes: Ideal foil for parties - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Nikita VermaThere are many Chicken Recipes that continue to entice users in huge numbers. The fried buttermilk variety is quite amazing because it helps to provide sumptuous taste to the users. Boneless chicken breasts are assembled together and the buttermilk poured on them so that they become tasty over a ...
Views: 889(2 votes) - Chocolate, Not Decadent Therapeutic. - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Rubel Zaman“You say ‘chocolate addiction’ like it’s a bad thing,” smiles clinical psychologist Dr. Holly Adams, who studies the link between nutrition and behavior disorders. “Chocolate numbers among Nature’s most powerful feel-good foods; and, in moderation, regular consumption of chocolate can improve ...
Views: 915(2 votes) - Citrus Juicers - Doing It the Old-Style - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanImagine: You are at your front porch with your kids or your loved one. You can feel the wind sweeping across your street but it is not enough to cool you down. The neighbor’s kids are playing with the garden sprinklers just to assuage the heat. Indeed, this is one hot summer day and you know ...
Views: 1571(3 votes) - Civil & structural Engineering Solution - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Kimm smithSeismic Retrofit Fremont is growing and we'd like to find out if you're the kind of professional who can grow with us. If you're attracted to the notion of testing your technical, management, and marketing skills by working on a variety of projects for a diverse base of clients, we want to hear ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - Common problems affecting Barbecues and their solutions - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Plumb WorldWidespread difficulties affecting bbqs and the solutions Using a bbq offers a exciting and straightforward method to cook tasty food that you can love eating outside. And what is as good as relaxing together with pals in your garden, burger in one hand, cold ale in the other and not a ...
Views: 2203(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: 2065(1 vote) - 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) - Cook From The Heart, Not By The Book - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Vikram ParmarYou don’t have to go by the book to create tasty, easy, sociable food. Easy-peasy meal preparation is all about stripping cooking down to its bare essentials (they don’t call me the Naked Chef for nothing!), using little techniques and conveniences to make the most of your recipes. ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - cooking tips to Get Stress free with 1-Day Meal Plan - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2019 from Thane webYou know those days you wake up already feeling stressed and anxious when it’s not even 7 a.m.? Here’s what to do. First, take a deep breath. Next, let’s stop stress dead in its tracks — or at least find some ways to cope with it better. One of the best ways to do this? Strategize your ...
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