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- 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) - THE 3 BIGGEST MISTAKES WHEN MAKING HOMEMADE KALE CHIPS - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from highimpact healthKale chips have become one of the nation’s favorite healthy snacks. They’re crunchy, crispy, and filled with all the nutrients of fresh kale, making them a no-guilt, delicious between-meal treat. But at $7.00 (and more) a bag, this addictive snack is a pricey one. To keep costs down, many people ...
Views: 1081 - Fresh Peaches with Blueberries & Yogurt - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from George MateljanThis very quick and easy dessert is a great summer recipe because the peaches and blueberries are so delicious when they are in season. They complement each other very well and need no extra sweetening for their flavor to shine. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • ...
Views: 1537(2 votes) - All Natural Gourmet Salt A Healthy alternative for use Salt for Your Tasteful Food - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Kendell MarjanovicAlthough in recent years, salt has been condemned as a health hazard on par with cholesterol, trans-fats, and even tobacco, sea salt fraction of experts take the anti-salt hype with - who else - with a grain of salt. These "salt isseurs says that salt can be useful to people as not stripped of ...
Views: 732 - How To Clean & Cook An Octopus? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from gaby ferrariCooking fish is one of my passions, but before you cook it, clean it and prepare it properly unless you buy one frozen. Today I want to show you how to clean the octopus! The "octopus" is a cephalopod that has very lean meat but before becoming the main ingredient of your plate, let`s see ...
Views: 1023 - 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: 1727(2 votes) - Caramel Soy Latte...How I Make One Of My Favorite Hot Drinks! - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Giovanna WestwoodYes, I'm an espresso lover! I started my journey back in the late 80's with a simple cup of steamed milk with almond flavor. However, that drink quickly turned into my first latte that fateful day I added a shot of espresso. When that moment happened, I was hooked on that creamy delight for ...
Views: 956 - The Difference between Basic and Gourmet Cooking and the Benefits of Sea Salt with Them - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Kendell MarjanovicI think most of us are basic cooks. In my opinion, the main chef means that the food is planned, time, and tasteful. The main chef tried and tested meals that suit their personal / family's tastes. Basic cooks know what they like to eat, and approximately how much time it will take to prepare ...
Views: 665 - Steamed Salmon and Asparagus with Mustard Dill Sauce - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from George MateljanThe tangy mustard dill sauce is a great complement to both the salmon and asparagus in this recipe that also provides you with excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin K, niacin, selenium, protein and tryptophan. Prep Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 1/2 lb salmon ...
Views: 1854(2 votes) - Restaurant Consultants for Industry Insights - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from thenext ideaAs food industry is increasingly relying on the evolving dining trends of people, restaurant owners need to move ahead with more strategic and insightful approach for business continuity and growth. This will help them to respond according to the changing market conditions. Insightful steps ...
Views: 759 - Keeping Your Salads Safe from Bacteria that Cause Food Borne-Illness - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Bonnie GillerDuring the warmer months, food can spoil quickly therefore it’s very important to handle all foods, including fresh produce like fruit and vegetable salads, safely to prevent possible food-borne illness. Since many meals happen outdoors in the spring and summer (think Memorial Day and July 4th ...
Views: 1153 - Common Mistakes that we must Avoid Artisan Bead Baking - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Kendell MarjanovicEveryone makes mistakes when they are in the kitchen. Most of the time we brush them off and continue about our business with a little bit disappointed - but what happens when you expect to throw a loaf of bread and can not afford to miscalculate things and start from scratch? Here are the most ...
Views: 801 - Artisan Chocolate Truffles Salt Origin and Spices that you Love Them - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Kendell MarjanovicPeople have been using salt as a mineral supplement, since the first caveman licked the salty rock, so it's probably not a big stretch of the imagination early in a person starts to use it as a tool to season foods to make them more palatable. Salt was also one of the earliest forms of food ...
Views: 748 - 5-Minute Green Beans - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from George MateljanGreen beans are a rich source of vitamin K, C, and A, as well as health-promoting carotenoid phytonutrients such as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, and one cup contains only 44 calories—great reasons to enjoy this easy-to-prepare recipe as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. Prep and ...
Views: 1392(3 votes) - Grapefruit Sunrise - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from George MateljanThis is an example of a dessert that combines great taste and nutrition. One serving of this dish provides 411% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C, 26% DV for potassium, and 26% DV for folate. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • Juice of 2 grapefruit • ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - Introducing Gourmet Salts are the Different uses of Your Food Preparation - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Kendell MarjanovicRemember, when you discovered the garlic salt, onion salt, celery salt? For many years, these seasoned salt used to give a better flavor to your dishes. But then you wanted more flavor and zing to your taste buds, so you started to use various spices such as chili powder and lemon pepper your ...
Views: 619 - Tips for Beginners on How to Cook Like a Pro - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Stephen JohnCooking may come naturally to some people but others may find it a bit more challenging and complicated. However, there's always a way for people to learn cooking, baking, and other food preparation skills if they are motivated to do so. Just like learning a new musical instrument, "Practice ...
Views: 636 - 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) - Collecting Silver Cutlery - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Darell BelenThere are numerous people who enjoy using, and collecting silver cutlery. It is believed that it is extremely difficult to maintain the silver cutlery clean, but these are only prejudices, and cleaning these items is, in fact, extremely facile. Everyone who owns a collection of silver cutlery ...
Views: 910 - Pizza - A Perfect Gourmet for Your Get Together - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Tom HashemAre you damn lazy to prepare your dinner and simply want a pizza delivered to your home? Ordering pizza online may be a good option for you. Nowadays, people are busy with their tight schedule and don’t have time to prepare their favorite cuisines, so they go ahead with online and order pizza as ...
Views: 698 - Wines in Your Event: How to Save Money on Booze - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Stephen JohnEvents and parties for adults are fun if you have some cocktails, wine, or beer to serve. Some parties are never complete without wine or Champagne like a wedding feast, a charity ball, or an awarding ceremony. But let's admit that with all the other expenses for the event, wine is an added ...
Views: 767 - Factors to Look for in Quality Wines - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Stephen JohnWine is known to be an acquired taste. It's an art and a skill to connoisseurs, an investment for collectors, a delicacy for wine drinkers, but a mystery to newbies. With so many wine makers, brands, and types of wine nowadays, how can consumers now which wine would fare better than other? How ...
Views: 762 - Miso Healthy Sauté - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from George MateljanMiso is a great way to extra flavor and nutrition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. This versatile Healthy Sauté recipe can be adapted to any of your favorite vegetables or whatever you may have on hand—in fact the more variety, the more nutritional value. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 25 ...
Views: 1593(2 votes) - 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: 1676(2 votes) - Sweet 'n Sour Cod with Cabbage and Broccoli - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from George MateljanThis is a great low-calorie dish that tastes great. It's a healthy version of sweet n sour that is quick and easy to prepare and uses no sugar. One serving also provides you with 100% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin C, 92% DV for vitamin K, and 50% DV for selenium. Enjoy! Prep and Cook ...
Views: 1583(2 votes) - The scarcity of white tea is part of its appeal - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Jean AlbertiWhite tea is not rare, but it is relatively scarce. Some 800-900 tons of white tea are produced each year in the world, which doesn’t exactly sound like scarcity, does it. However, compared to the 4.5 million tons of all tea produced worldwide annually, white tea’s share is pretty small. The ...
Views: 1925 - 5-Minute Healthy Sautéed Asparagus - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from George Mateljan"Healthy Sauté" allows you to enjoy all of the great taste and health-promoting nutrients of asparagus while the easy Mediterranean Dressing enhances its delicate flavor. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 lb asparagus • 3 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable ...
Views: 1598(4 votes) - Yam Recipes and How To Make Tomato sauce For Yam - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from David AnanThere are several yam recipes eaten in Nigeria and I want to talk about a few of them on this page as well as a comprehensive article on making tomato/vegetable sauce for yam, one of the major ways to eat yam in Nigeria. I am a Nigerian and over the years I have made and eaten close to ten ...
Views: 4164 - 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) - How to Cook The Worlds Most Amazing Lasagna - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Margo JohnsonI have been graced in my life with a passion for cooking and I am very skilled at it.I have never taken cooking classes, everything I cook I learned from watching others and experimenting. Since I was young I have taken pride in feeding friends and family. I put all of my heart and soul into the ...
Views: 1580 - 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) - Rediscovering The Benefits Of A Lazy Susan - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Betty WoodsEven though you may know what it is if you saw one, a Lazy Susan is in fact something many homeowners have in their residence. Lazy Susan's are the small rotating trays that sit in the center of dinner tables, and rotate so that each diner can reach whatever the Lazy Susan is carrying. Vintage ...
Views: 2933 - Preparedness food: How you can survive an emergency? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Forsberg LarryAt times of emergency, when you risk losing your food security, it is only preparedness food that can help you survive the disastrous situation. Emergency can arrive anytime in any form like natural calamity, social upheaval and political turmoil and even from your family. What happens in an ...
Views: 678 - Healthy Vegetarian Recipes – Really Easy To Prepare - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Jazz kohliA lot of people believe that vegetarian recipes are hard to make and follow. However, the truth is that when it comes to come up with some quick and lip smacking food items, there is no dearth of recipes for veg. In fact, some of the vegetarian food items are really easy to prepare and no doubt ...
Views: 1071 - Breeze into Passover with these Quick, Easy and Healthy Tips - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Bonnie GillerPassover is quickly approaching. The cleaning has started, and you might already be planning your shopping list and menus. Staying organized is key to preventing getting overwhelmed. Enjoying Passover in a healthy way doesn't mean you have to compromise the foods and traditions you love. With ...
Views: 1435 - HOW TO TAKE CARE OF....YOUR HAIR - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from BODY & MIND RETREATHOW TO TAKE CARE OF…..YOUR HAIR The hair, as the eyes or skin, is a living extension of you, has its roots in the blood and feeds from your digestive system. The hair is closely related to the nervous system and not only has a role to adorn your head, but also has a biological function that ...
Views: 2098 - 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) - 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) - Survival food emergency food security in adverse situations - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Forsberg LarryHow would you withstand an emergent situation where your food security is in danger? If you are not prepared to meet such a situation or you are of the opinion that such a situation would never arise then you are mistaken. The way you are thinking reveals that you are totally unaware of the ...
Views: 824 - Spice Cake Recipe With Cream Cheese Frosting - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Sabina NovakThis specific tasty spice cake gives gratitude to my home state. This is a spiced type of traditional cake which is ideal for an birthday cake or a non pumpkin add on to your Thanksgiving holiday desserts. Follow the directions carefully and you will be amazed how nice this spice cake really ...
Views: 1161 - 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) - Who needs food for emergency preparedness? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Forsberg LarryDo you keep food for emergency preparedness? People living in high risk areas understand the value of survival food as it is only means of survival in the event of a natural calamity. Nature has the power to devastate normal life and bring it to standstill for indefinite time. Flood, cyclone, ...
Views: 784 - Lemon Detox Diet – Ingredients for the Lemon Detox Diet - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Andrada TodThe detox diet with lemon juice is one of the most famous and popular, since everyone heard of the renowned modeling fasting with water and lemon. Because of so many accidents that happened in the fashion world with too many under weighted women that starved themselves to death ignoring all ...
Views: 1112 - What to Eat After a Detox Diet - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Andrada TodWith all the toxins that exist around us, it is impossible to maintain a clean, healthy body without a periodical detox program. This type of diet is usually rather tough and straining for the body, since it is meant to help your system dislodge the foreign, unwanted substances from tissues and ...
Views: 1185 - Debate on long term survival food - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Daniel CarlsonLong term survival food is packaged meal with great nutritional value and taste. As the name reveals, the packed meal is for long term use. In other words, it can be stocked for many months. A fresh stock of packaged meal could last more than six months but it has to be consumed before it ...
Views: 744 - With Food for Emergency Preparedness Plan you’re camping anywhere - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Forsberg LarryFood for emergency preparedness stands for preparing to meet exigencies where there is no normal life. Normal life is the time when you have access to everything from supplies to facilities. There would be food at your home and you would be able to cook your meal. It is how normal life is ...
Views: 789 - Interesting facts about food storage for emergency - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Daniel CarlsonPrepared with emergency food storage, people are ready to face any exigency emerging from nature or society. When nature becomes foe, it can bring the normal life to standstill where there is no government or civil society. For instance take the recent earthquake in Japan. The earthquake was so ...
Views: 1083 - Emergency food storage for emergent situations - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Daniel CarlsonPrepared with emergency food storage, people are ready to face any exigency emerging from nature or society. When nature becomes foe, it can bring the normal life to standstill where there is no government or civil society. For instance take the recent earthquake in Japan. The earthquake was so ...
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