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- Summer Demands an Easy Baked Stuffed Clam Recipe - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrWhen I go clam digging and I am as successful as I was on this particular trip, my favorite clam recipe to cook is baked stuffed clams. Today, I’m going to share how I create this fantastic dish! Knife Skills First and foremost, all of the clams need to be cut into small, yet uniformly sized ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - 50& Less Cooking - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Linda Gray50% Less Cooking without hitting the fast food button! Don't you just cringe when some clever kitchen type tells you what you could be doing with the leftovers in the fridge, when it's plainly obvious the leftovers will stay there until they walk out by themselves! More often than not, ...
Views: 1777(1 vote) - HEAVY METAL: Not Good When It Comes to the Brain - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Kimberly RexI’m not talking about heavy metal music, although frequency-wise that’s an interesting topic on its own. I’m writing about health news regarding the brain that has been published lately, and I’d like to share some of it. As an energetic health practitioner who works with the Chinese Five ...
Views: 2672(2 votes) - Peel Tomatoes in 2 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIn my efforts to help you understand how to cook healthy foods for yourself and your family, the most important thing to remember is that the most nutritious food comes from fresh produce. So go ahead, enjoy the summer harvest and the flavor of just-picked items, you might even want to enjoy the ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Easy Summer Recipes - Budget Meal Planning for July - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Fiona LesleyWe all need easy summer recipes, ideally ones that don’t require us to spend ages in the kitchen. My favorite easy summer recipes are those that provide leftover meals. Here is a “taster” from July Budget Meal Planning: Rotisserie Chicken or Oven Baked Whole Chicken with Spicy Rub This ...
Views: 831 - 5 Simple Steps to Cook Healthy Nutritious Food - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrEvery night when you go home, you have to make a decision about what to have for dinner. For the most part, we would like to eat nutritious food, but many of us didn’t grow up learning how to cook healthy meals. If you’re watching your health, eating out is not the best option, so most people ...
Views: 763(1 vote) - Homemade lemonade recipe: Put this over ice on a hot day - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sherry Smith-NobleMy husband absolutely loves lemonade. He’s constantly on the lookout for the best – and now he’s found it! This is a deliciously refreshing drink. Michigan’s weather has turned sweltering – and we’re all doing what we can to keep cool. Lemonade is a perfect drink, as it’s good for you. Lemons ...
Views: 590 - Five Recipes for Eggs: Savory Options that Aren’t Just for Breakfast - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Wes ThortonPart of the reason that eggs are so incredible and edible is because of how versatile they are. They can easily be added to a number of recipes that are delicious at any time of the day. The EZ Cracker Egg Separator makes preparation of any of these dishes even easier. It perfectly cracks eggs ...
Views: 706 - Quick and Easy to Make Meatloaf Recipes - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Reggie BeanWhen you talk about good old fashioned comfort foods, meatloaf has to be near the top of the list. Not only is it quick and easy to make, it can also be very inexpensive and made with ingredients you already have in your kitchen. The recipe possibilities are endless. All you need is a ground ...
Views: 1053(5 votes) - Sweet potato salad recipe: The perfect addition to a picnic - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Sherry Smith-NobleThis sweet potato salad is like a finely directed play; the sweet potatoes are the star, but each ingredient plays an important role. The celery provides the crunch, the orange juice and honey provide the sweetness, and the dates are the character actor that makes the whole story ...
Views: 739(2 votes) - Healthy Options During BBQ Season - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Jacqueline FairbrassOne of my favorite things to do is spend time with good friends and family. As barbecue season is in full force, you can often find us sharing stories and laughter in the back yard while someone mans the barbecue. I normally get out of that duty myself, as my barbecue skills are somewhat ...
Views: 3407(7 votes) - You’re Never too Busy to Eat Right - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Torri MylerMost of us if asked to use only one word to describe our day would probably say “busy”. We get the kids to school, rush off to work, juggle a couple of meetings, take care of business and then run errands from drycleaners to the grocery store and everything in between. Then we get home and there ...
Views: 1333(3 votes) - Turkey burger recipe: Deliciously stuffed with cheese and jalapenos - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Sherry Smith-NobleHeat up that grill for this recipe and you will experience a wonderfully different taste than your regular burger – and you will love it! As you bite into this masterpiece, the melted cheese and the jalapenos combine for a memorable taste. Michigan has the ideal mix of climate and soil for ...
Views: 1162(2 votes) - Go Green this Summer and Smooth Out! Nutritional Health Tips for Those Hot Summer Days… - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Ronda LaRueOK so it has taken me this long (40 some years) – and well into menopause, midlife crisis, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, OK so it has taken me this long (40 some years) – and well into menopause, midlife crisis, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, and depression – to finally GET IT: Want to ...
Views: 2187(5 votes) - Choclate Recipes - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from adam smithIf you're not a chocolatier or a chocolate connoisseur and are trying to pick the best dark chocolate in a store jot the following points on a sheet of paper or print this article to take along.Strawberries are bright red colored fruit, cultivated across the worldThe Mars chocolate bar was first ...
Views: 692(2 votes) - The Utimate Barbeque Experience - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Jasica ThomasThe very mention of the word ‘barbeque’ is enough to conjure up images of mouth watering food in your mind. Barbeques seem to be omnipresent these days. They are literally gracing every special occasion. Whether it is a small evening that you want to spend in solitude with your family enjoying ...
Views: 842 - The Secrets of a Parisian Spice Store Owner: Good Food is Simple Food - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIt doesn’t taste like simple food. In fact, the Paris cuisine that I’ve experienced since arriving in France, food that has tasted fresher and cleaner than I’ve experienced, is raising more questions in my mind. In an effort to find the answers to these questions, I’ve returned to the Rue ...
Views: 899(1 vote) - Why Eating Healthy Food is Easy with Paris Cuisine - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrSince I’ve been on my Paris tour, I’ve discovered that eating healthy food is much easier than I imagined with Paris cuisine. I’m also noticing that everything I’ve eaten tastes incredibly good, so fresh, amazingly flavorful without being overly filling. For someone who already studies food ...
Views: 784(22 votes) - Prepare The Best Dinner With A Cast Iron Cookware - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Brayden CoxHome-made delicacies are undoubtedly good and the best. As you notice nowadays, more and more people do not enough time in cooking their own delicious and nutritious meals for their family. Well, we cannot deny the fact that we have to strive more in our profession to survive in this developing ...
Views: 1502 - How Drying Herbs Saves You More Green - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIf you love cooking healthy using fresh ingredients, you’re in good company. The trend today is away from the large, corporate agri-businesses and in support of your local farmer. This is great news as you can have more healthy cooking using locally grown, fresh produce. And, nothing helps your ...
Views: 928(2 votes) - Tasty Aloo Tikki Recipe - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Sky SunIngredients: 3 large boiled aloo (potatoes) 1 tsp salt or as per taste 1/4th tsp ground black pepper For Stuffing: 2/3rd cup matar (green peas) cooked or frozen peas defrosted 1/2 tbsp scrapped and minced ginger 1/4th tsp garam masala 1/4th tsp salt or to taste Red chili powder to taste ...
Views: 2470(2 votes) - Delicious Food Processor Dishes and Drinks for the Summer Time - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from KelyAnn RosarioFor those of us who love to cook, the best part about summer is the abundance of fresh herbs and vegetables. Whether it is locally grown vegetables from the grocery store, a basket of fruit at the farmer’s market, or herbs plucked from your own backyard garden, everything tastes better when it ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - Six Food Processor Recipe Ideas for Vegetarians - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from KelyAnn RosarioSome people dismiss the idea of vegetarianism because they think it will put too great a limit on the variety of foods that they can eat. On the contrary, many people find that switching to a vegetarian diet opens them up to a world of culinary possibilities they had never experienced ...
Views: 1760(2 votes) - Summer Dinner Recipes - 5 Budget Meal Planning Ideas for June - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Fiona LesleyWhen the weather heats up, the last thing you want is to be spending hours in a hot kitchen! But with a little meal planning, you can produce an array of inspiring summer dinner recipes, as well as summer picnic recipes, summer dessert recipes and healthy breakfast recipes. Make the most of ...
Views: 1187 - Easy Healthy Recipes Left on My Doorstep! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrWant to make some easy healthy recipes and ensure that your kitchen is only producing healthy cooking? Then you are going to love the idea that I’m going to share with you today. I just received my first Produce Box! The Produce Box is filled with healthy, fresh ingredients that practically ...
Views: 1268(3 votes) - The Best Dry Cat Food Recipes - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alice pizaeWhile feeding your cat a moist homemade cat food is the best way to go health-wise, there are times you might want to feed best dry cat food. The best dry cat food is still homemade cat food , but because it is baked in small batches with good ingredients, the quality is better. Dry kibble ...
Views: 1412(3 votes) - What Do You Need To Believe? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Karen KnowlerBelief is one of the most powerful, if not THE most powerful, internal drivers in existence. When we believe in something, both our head and our heart are engaged, and taking action becomes easy because we are already in alignment. Belief also rides side-by-side with imagination, meaning ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - Can’t Cook On a Budget? It’s Grandma’s Fault. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrCooking everyday at home is a great way to cook on a budget. But sometimes, the habits that we picked up as a kid can be detrimental to saving money on food. Let me explain what I’m talking about – remember the end of most family meals when grandma would push the serving platter at your already ...
Views: 822(5 votes) - Spoiled Food Is Stinking Up Your Ability To Cook On a Budget - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrFood is a constant expense. Every day, three times a day, whether eating out or cooking at home, you have to spend money on food. If you have to cook on a budget, you’re probably very careful about what you bring home from the grocery for everyday cooking, but how do you protect this investment ...
Views: 816(23 votes) - Grocery Shop to Cook on a Budget - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrCooking at home is certainly more cost effective than eating out. But in order to cook on a budget, it doesn’t mean that you have to buy cheaper food. Generally, cheaper food is less healthy for you, and everyday cooking should call for the most wholesome ingredients you can find. If you have ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - Five Luxurious Foods That Taste Funny and Some That Will Surprise You - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Rubel ZamanThere are a number of foods that are regarded luxurious all over the world and are used from top chefs in luxurious hotel restaurants. Most of them will taste funny to you as you are not used to them, but some are quite delicious. So here is what you should expect. The first one is of course ...
Views: 743(2 votes) - Cooking as an art form - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Rubel ZamanCooking is defined as the process of food preparation through applied heat. But there so much more involved in planning, preparing, and presenting meals for your family. One thing the dictionary left out is the love that goes into the creation of that meal. If you are someone that is ...
Views: 1074(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: 903(2 votes) - Did You Know? Some of the most interesting facts about pancakes - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Luka MalgajEverybody loves pancakes for breakfast, and they also make great snacks at any time of the day. What could be a better breakfast than having pancakes with hot maple syrup, along with coffee on a Sunday morning? just imagine yourself! So what is mystery behind pancakes? why do we love them so ...
Views: 8313(6 votes) - Why Does This Chef Want You To Know His Chef Secrets? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrWhether you take cooking classes in person or from an online course, it’s important to understand the significance of the chef’s knife. In fact, one of the 5 Chef Secrets that professionals use to create amazing meals at home and on the job is the use of the chef’s knife. Professional chefs ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Number One Chef Secret Will Change Your Cooking Forever! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrHave you ever wondered how a chef can be told to cook with a few ingredients and they can pull together a dish without using a cookbook? How is that possible? It’s possible because there are chef secrets that we use in cooking every day. They’re the same chef secrets that I teach in my online ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Finding Affordable, High-Quality Restaurant Supplies - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Adam DouglasFinding Affordable, High-Quality Restaurant Supplies Managing a restaurant requires more than just great cooking skills. While you must serve quality, great-tasting food to your customers in order to make a profit, you also must create the right ambiance, learn to manage staff and deal with ...
Views: 857 - A Guide to Russian Caviar - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Gavin AshfordRussian caviar is among the most famous varieties of caviar. The name beluga is synonymous with wealth and luxury and is widely considered the premium variety of caviar for the size, taste and fragrance of its roe. Each pearl as they are sometimes called, is generally the size of a small pea, ...
Views: 1048 - Beluga Caviar – From the Czars Table to the Kitchen Table - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Gavin AshfordBeluga caviar is the most highly prized of all the types of caviar and is world famous for the size and flavor of its roe. Beluga comes from a variety of sturgeon native to the Caspian Sea, but the variety originating in the Black Sea is considered by many to be the tastiest. The Beluga sturgeon ...
Views: 985 - Secret Restaurant Recipes | Wine & Food Pairing | History of Wine - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Gail ColeLearning to cook is a leading trend. Experienced cooks are looking for new and creative recipes. Secret restaurant recipes are some of the most sought after recipes. Famous restaurants have guarded their recipes for years. Home cooks and chefs have researched to discover restaurant guarded ...
Views: 1325 - You Won’t Believe This Easy, Simple Method for Cooking Sauce - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrOne of the most difficult things for a cook at home to make is a flavorful sauce. A great sauce will cover some of the worst cooking mistakes, enhance most of the best cooking successes and make you appear to be a home cooking genius. Cooking a sauce means adding flavor, texture, and ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - Easy Cooking Ideas a Recipe Book Will Never Tell You - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIf you’re looking for easy cooking ideas, stop searching in recipe books! Instead, look at your cooking basics. One of the best basic cooking methods to employ for quick dishes is stove-top sauté. Sauté is a direct source, conductive cooking method that uses intense heat to cook and brown ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Tapas - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from R CoenenTapas are snacks, small delicious bites of food served at Tapas Bars and restaurants all over Spain. Inexpensive and with marvellous variety, Tapas are a good way to sample Spanish dishes without over filling your stomach or over emptying your pockets. Origin It is said that Tapas were ...
Views: 694 - The Paleo Diet vs. The American Diet - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Gail ColeWe all love a fast food hamburgers, a bag of potato chips and a soft drinks. But what are the health benefits to eating fast foods, additive and preservatives on a regular basis? Let us exam the American Diet and the Paleo Diet. In America obesity is out of control, diabetes is an epidemic ...
Views: 1504(3 votes) - Budget Meal Planning - Quick Dinner Recipes for May - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Fiona LesleyIf you are pressed for time, there is a place for Budget Meal Planning in your life. This saves you time, money and your sanity! Maximize the best ground beef recipes If you make up a double batch of a quick easy ground beef recipe, you have the base of a myriad other meals. You can ...
Views: 810 - 5 Recipes for Eggs that Your Family Will Love - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Nigel EricssonThe next time you find yourself pining to expand your weekly meal repertoire, consider making an egg-based dish the new star of your lineup. One of the most versatile, inexpensive and nutritious ingredients available, it’s no wonder the eggs are so popular in American cuisine. Whether you’re ...
Views: 754 - FOODS THAT HELP FEND OFF SOME CANCERS! - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from chad mitzelCancer is a frightening illness, and even hearing the word can be scary. Thus, it's comforting to know that there are spices and foods that can help prevent and fight cancer. Here are some of those foods. General In addition to the specifics, there are a few wise, general rules to follow ...
Views: 907(2 votes) - Famous Ice Cream Recipe Secrets - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Gail ColeSummer is just around the corner but ice cream is a year-a-round dessert favorite. Secret ice cream recipes revealed. Now you can make these great ice cream recipes from the comfort of your home.Have you ever wondered how Ben & Jerry’s were founded? The founders of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream are ...
Views: 2382 - 5 Tips To Reduce Sodium In Your Diet - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Susan PiergeorgeExperts at the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently urged the Food and Drug Administration to set new standards for sodium (a.k.a. table salt) intake. According to Walter Willett, MD, DPh, chairman of the department of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, the evidence is clear that ...
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