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- It's time for dinner with special dinner dishes - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Nikita VermaWhat do we all demand after a day’s hard work? Undoubtedly Good food and peaceful sleep! Peaceful sleep comes after good food and from where does a good food come? From good recipes! Dinner is the most sought after meal. For great dinner it is required that you have a great recipe. Dinner ...
Views: 799 - Properties of best survival food - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Daniel CarlsonWhat is best survival food? Is it home cooked meal properly stored for use in future? It is nutritious and delicious meal that lasts longer than home cooked food. This meal comes packed for convenience of storage. Also it doesn’t have any specific storage requirement. You can throw the food ...
Views: 691 - Reasons for stocking food for emergency preparedness - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Daniel CarlsonEveryone is stocking food for emergency preparedness. Taking lessons from past, people want to remain prepared to meet an unwanted situation where there is no guarantee to food security. Every year millions of families are displaced due to natural calamities or manmade troubles like civil war. ...
Views: 644 - Advantages of keeping Best Survival Foods - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Forsberg LarryWhat are best survival foods? Is it home cooked meal deep freeze for long term use or is it packed item that can last long? It is packed item but it is different from ordinary packed food. Emergency food is prepared for health and not to pamper taste buds. But this meal tastes great. Let’s ...
Views: 687 - Properties of Emergency Supplies Food - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Forsberg LarryRaw vegetables, fruits and other edible items can’t come under the category of long term foods. First understand what long lasting meal is and why a food item should last long when you have the means to cook fresh meal every time. It is meal for emergency and it is prepared to last long so that ...
Views: 603 - Do you stock long term foods for use in emergency? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Forsberg LarryRaw vegetables, fruits and other edible items can’t come under the category of long term foods. First understand what long lasting meal is and why a food item should last long when you have the means to cook fresh meal every time. It is meal for emergency and it is prepared to last long so that ...
Views: 663 - What is your Best Survival Foods? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Forsberg LarryBest survival food is packed meal that can be stored for long time. This food is meant for use in emergency, when you are under house arrest with no food security. A natural calamity like flood can force you to stay indoors until the flood water is drained into the sea. In this situation, you ...
Views: 719 - Mediterranean Pinto Beans - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from George MateljanIf you sometimes find it difficult to think of new ways to prepare beans, try this easy-to-prepare recipe that tastes great. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: Prep and cooking time: 15 min; 30 min to marinate Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 large ripe tomato, seeds and excess pulp removed, diced ...
Views: 1585(2 votes) - Desserts: The integral part of lunch and dinner - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Nikita VermaDesserts can make us crazy and everyone knows that most in the world are addicted to sweets. It rather be some ice cream or even a spoon full of sugar, one is always ready to taste something sweet in their life all the time. India is a diverse country where billions of dessert recipes have taken ...
Views: 954 - Vegetarian food: a way to healthy life - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Nikita VermaBeing healthy is the motto of today’s world and this world is going green, where people have started preferring vegetarian food over non-vegetarian. The main reason for people being driven towards vegetarian cuisines is that it makes them stay fresh and healthy all the time. They are active 24x7 ...
Views: 846 - How to cook Genovese cold stuffed veal breast - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Abdul wahabWhat you need ? 2 L/3 ½ pt stock or 4 chicken stock dissolved in the same amount of water 1 medium size onion 1 medium size carrot 1 medium sized stalk celery 1 bay leaf 5-6 peppercorn 1 kg/2 ¼ lb boned out breast of veal FOR THE STUFFING 100 g/4 oz calf's brain 100 g/4 oz calf's ...
Views: 754 - Rice recipes in Indian style - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Nikita VermaThe best thing about winter season is you can enjoy various rich food items. Make this winter season more enriching for your appetite with exclusive Indian rice recipes. These simple rice recipes will please your taste bud. This winter season try various rice recipes and relish the tempting ...
Views: 1001 - Easy chicken recipes for special occasions - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Nikita VermaPlanning for a special meal? Don’t forget to include few amazing chicken recipes in your menu to make it more tempting. There are hundreds of chicken recipes choose easy chicken recipes and cook quick chicken recipe for your special guest. The tempting taste of chicken dishes is hard to resist ...
Views: 1473 - Baking a Moist Cupcake! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Twanda BatesIn the baking world today, cupcakes are the "new" cake and are very popular across the country. These small delights are attractive to children and "fashionable" to the health-conscience cake-lover because of their miniature stature. However, a common problem with baking cupcakes is dryness. ...
Views: 1791(5 votes) - Must Have Kitchen Tools for the Healthy Kitchen - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Therese PattersonIf you want to eat healthier but have less time than ever to cook, you'll find these time saving, small kitchen tricks and tools to be just what you need to cook quick and healthy meals for you and your entire family. Healthy cooking doesn't have to be difficult when you have tricks of the trade ...
Views: 995 - Home Makers Warmly Accept Induction Cookware - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Phanse AshishFor hundreds of years, kitchen has become a part and parcel of Indian women’s life. From the first light of the morning to the time when they go to bed, women are bound up in endless kitchen chores. And this has generated a sort of camaraderie between home makers and cookware. Normally, women ...
Views: 1226 - Eat healthy and live better: vegetable recipes dishes - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Nikita VermaVegetable recipes are always preferred by most of the Indians across the world. This sure has changed the trend in the world where people are being driven towards Indian culture and vegetarian food. Many vegetable recipes like mixed vegetables and Gobhi aloe are relished all across north India, ...
Views: 843 - All Nigerian Soups And How to Make Edikaikong Soup - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from David AnanSo lets talk about my favorite Nigerian soups. Whether you are new to making Nigerian foods or you are just looking to improve your skills even further this page will do a you lots of good. I want to concentrate more on soups eaten in Nigeria, some of the very popular soups in Nigeria and then a ...
Views: 3507 - BBQ Tips For The Beginner - Satisfying Your Craving - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Lauren Q HillIn my experience, it seems like every person who learns how to properly use a gas barbecue grill quickly becomes addicted. There are so many delicious food choices and flavors to work with, so it’s nearly impossible to get sick of using a good BBQ grill. Unfortunately, far too many people ...
Views: 801 - Smashed Potatoes with Garlic - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from George MateljanA little garlic goes a long way to make ordinary mashed potatoes into something special. It not only adds extra flavor but extra nutrition your Healthiest Way of Eating. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 2 potatoes • 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil • 3 ...
Views: 1556(3 votes) - 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) - Survival Food Storage need for stocking food - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Daniel CarlsonDo you store food for future? Yes you do and everyone does. Meals are prepared in advance so that one gets time to rest and relax. Home cooked meals can last for several hours and raw vegetable can last for a couple of days. If you want to keep meal ready for months then you need to consider ...
Views: 695 - Value of survival food supplies in life - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Forsberg LarryWhy you need survival food supplies, when you have enough food at home and also you have stocked vegetables and fruits for use in future. There seems no need to store more foodstuff as you don’t predict a situation, where you can run out stocked meal and need additional consumables to ...
Views: 740(2 votes) - Mediterranean Lima Beans - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from George MateljanCanned beans are a great way to enjoy the health benefits of beans and include them as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating in a minimal amount of time. One serving of this recipe provides 213% of the daily value (DV) for health-promoting molybdenum, 41% DV for fiber, and 41% DV for manganese. ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - Best survival foods for use in emergencies - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Forsberg LarryCampers, hunters, hikers, mountaineers and sailors have one thing common and that is they go prepared with best survival foods. They are no ordinary eatables and beverages that you can buy from anywhere. These are delicious meals specially prepared for use in emergent conditions when there is ...
Views: 584 - Why you need to make arrangements for Preparedness Food? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Forsberg LarryFood doesn’t come under emergency items hence no one considers stocking fruits, cereals, pulses and vegetables and milk for use in adverse situation. In today’s time, you can expect quick help, if you stuck in a natural calamity or manmade issues. But what if help takes time in arriving? What if ...
Views: 625 - Wild Rice Pilaf - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from George MateljanIf you want a rice pilaf for special occasions, this recipe is for you. It is substantial, full of flavor, and is quite easy to prepare. The combination of flavors blends beautifully, and the variety of ingredients makes this a highly nutritious dish. Prep and Cook Time: 45 minutes, baking ...
Views: 1794(2 votes) - Finding a Good Catering Company for Your Christmas Event - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Stephen JohnBeing the most special season of the year, Christmas deserves to be celebrated in a grand way. And if there is one way to celebrate this season with a bang, it’s by hosting a catered event in your home or at any local venue you choose. The setup for a catered event for Christmas is usually no ...
Views: 984 - jellied chicken recipes - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Abdul wahabIngredients 1.4 kg chicken, dressed weight chicken giblets 1 onion, halved, 1 carrot halved, 1 bay leaf 1 celery stalk halved, 1 strip lemon zest, 6 peppercorns, 5 ml/1 tsp salt. FOR THE LEMON ASPIC 150 ml/ 5 fl oz dry white wine 45 ml/ 3 tbls lemon juice 5 ml/ 1 tsp mixed dried herbs ...
Views: 878 - Healthy breakfast dish for energy pack day !! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Nikita VermaBreakfast is the first meal of the day. Most people of the world take breakfast after about 8-9 hours of gap and thus it is highly recommended that breakfast should contain very healthy food. Nutritionists across the globe suggest healthy food recipes for breakfasts. Most of us think that ...
Views: 888 - Black Coffee Health Benefits - Is Coffee Good for Us and Could it Help Us Live Longer - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Andy HortonIt has long been an adored drink of the civilized world, but coffee is much more than a social beverage enjoyed by almost every society and culture around the globe. We drink it in the morning to give us a morning 'kick' and we drink it at various times throughout the day, either at work or home ...
Views: 926 - Handi Biryani a delightful cuisine - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Nikita VermaMake your dinner special with exclusive rice Recipes. Try different Indian rice recipes from simple rice recipes and prepare something special for your platter. Handi Biryani Ingredients: • Rice,soaked and drained 1 1/2 cups •Carrot,cut into ½ inch cubes 1 medium •French beans,cut ...
Views: 810 - Diweali special dessert recipes - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Nikita VermaMake happy occasions more delightful with delectable dessert recipes. Try simple dessert recipes and make the moment special. You need not to be a world class chef to cook something pleasing to your tongue and tummy. Pick easy dessert recipes from the internet and cook it fir your dear and near ...
Views: 859 - 2 Great Additions to Your Turkey - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Michele RisaThanksgiving is a time to reflect and give appreciation for all the good things in your life. Add to your abundance with these two delicious, nutritious dishes- Jicama-Apple Slaw that is refreshingly crispy, and Caramelized Pear Bread Pudding with its flanlike pudding and sweet ...
Views: 967 - Healthy Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from George MateljanLong enjoyed in Asia for their health-promoting benefits, the smoky, rich flavor of shiitake mushrooms is becoming increasingly popular in the West. Try this easy-to-prepare recipe, which complements both fish and poultry dishes. Prep and Cook Time: 7 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 ...
Views: 2144(3 votes) - Affordable Way of Learning How to Cook - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from N K SinghMore and more people are engaged to cooking. For most people, cooking can be considered as a way to express the feelings since different tastes are involved. But, there are also people who consider cooking as a hobby. If you are a person who really loves cooking, you can try joining a cooking ...
Views: 823 - Special vrat recipes: Healthy food recipes - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Nikita VermaHealthy food recipes The season of Navratri is here. This navratri keep fast for healthy body, mind and soul. Learn healthy food recipes and make your navratri fast special. Even if you are on fast not eating healthy food and maintain your health. Learn healthy food recipes for kids and food ...
Views: 1853 - 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) - How to Turn Any Recipe Into the Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipe - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Foxie TurnerCan you remember the last time you sank your teeth into a great cocoa cupcake that left you feeling like you tasted a piece of heaven, and you wished to find the best chocolate cupcake recipe so you could relive that experience whenever you wanted? Well the first step would be to look for the ...
Views: 979 - How To Make Cake Flour From All Purpose Flour - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Foxie TurnerOne question that I get asked all the time is this. Is there a way to make cake flour from all purpose flour? If there is, then how is it done and is it costly? The great news is that it’s not expensive to make cake flour from all purpose flour, and the even great news is that it’s really ...
Views: 1048 - Piping For Cupcakes – Things You Will Need - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Foxie TurnerLearning the correct techniques in piping for cupcakes will take you a lot of practice, and the many talented chefs and bakers you see that have nice piping skills didn’t get them overnight. Believe me, piping for cupcakes will take a significant amount of practice, but there’s something else ...
Views: 851 - Shortening For Cupcakes – When You Should Or Shouldn’t Use It - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Foxie TurnerPeople have asked me when should or shouldn’t I use shortening for cupcakes, and the honest truth was, I didn’t know, at least in that point of time. However, I put that question behind the back of my head and not long after, I began my quest to get an answer to that question. And if ...
Views: 4877 - Chocolate Ganache For Cupcakes – What Kind of Ganache Recipe You Should Use For Cupcake Decorations - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Foxie TurnerWhen it comes to chocolate ganache for cupcakes, there are many recipes you can follow, but choosing the wrong recipe can mean a disaster. Believe me, I’ve tried some chocolate ganache for cupcakes, and because I haven’t tired most of them before, I ended up with some bad recipes that weren’t ...
Views: 1617 - Caster Sugar Vs Sugar – What Should You Use For Cupcakes - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Foxie TurnerPeople have been asking me how cupcakes using the same recipe will turn out when caster sugar instead of fine sugar is used instead and vice versa. And chances are if you’ve ever come across several cupcake receipts, you might have also wondered the same. When I first started out, I too ...
Views: 8675 - How to Choose The Right Oven For Cupcakes - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Foxie TurnerGetting cupcakes right would mean you need to get the right equipment, and getting the right oven for cupcakes (or the right oven for baking anything) is one of the most important things that you need to get. And believe it or not, there will seem to be many different oven for cupcakes, each ...
Views: 2113(2 votes) - Red Kidney Bean Soup with Lime Yogurt - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from George MateljanSoups are the perfect warm-up meal. This hearty, spicy bean soup is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating as the days get shorter and the temperature continues to cool. Prep and Cook Time: Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 medium ...
Views: 2225(2 votes) - Diweali special dessert recipes - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Nikita VermaMake happy occasions more delightful with delectable dessert recipes. Try simple dessert recipes and make the moment special. You need not to be a world class chef to cook something pleasing to your tongue and tummy. Pick easy dessert recipes from the internet and cook it fir your dear and near ...
Views: 1036 - Chocolate Recipes: A great way to celebrate the festive occasions - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Nikita VermaUsage of the Chocolate Recipes has shown an exponential increase in recent times because it consists of some of the most sumptuous and awesome cuisines that captivate the imagination of the people. It is a well known fact that almond chocolate cake is quite common and many people prefer it ...
Views: 923 - Spuds With Pizazz! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Linda GrayThe common or garden boiled potato has slid out of fashion in recent years for various reasons. One contributing factor is the ever increasing number of tasty potato-style snacks available, making boiled spuds seem flavourless and boring. Of course another problem has been all the fad diets ...
Views: 1006 - Delectable dinner - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Nikita VermaMake your dinner special with rich Indian dinner recipes. The main course is incomplete unless it has a variety of chapatti, rice and paratha to accompany other dinner recipes. Learn few quick recipes for dinner and plan your special dinner without much trouble. Prepare tasty paratha for spice ...
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