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- Easy and Elegant Holiday Hostess Tips - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Kathleen EllisNot everyone is born to be a gourmet chef. Trust me-I know this from personal experience. Making a delectable five-course meal for guests just isn’t a skill I ever acquired. Still, like any good hostess, I want my dinner guests to feel special, especially during the holiday ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - How Skinny Water Contributes to Good Health - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Suzanne BradleyA number of vitamin supplements and healthy drinks are available for health-conscious consumers to choose from, but none are quite like Skinny Water. With a hint of pomegranate for flavor and supplements that appear in no other vitamin drink, Skinny Water can be a major contribution to your ...
Views: 2813 - Easy Christmas Cookies in Under 30 Minutes - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Carol EisemanThe Christmas tree is up, the Christmas lights are draping the front yard, the Christmas cards are mailed, the shopping is done, all the gifts wrapped and it’s only December 8th! Does this sound like your life??? Most likely …NO! During this busy but festive holiday season there is ...
Views: 1130 - "Original" Holiday Traditions - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from Keith Mumaw“Holiday Traditions” It’s been awhile since I’ve posted an article in the food section. With the excitement of starting a new food business, also comes the actual “working” part. I am happy to announce that as of the 1st of the year, “Quierras Mas” and “Brother’s Blend Sausage” will be ...
Views: 1284 - 5 Ways To Create Fast Healthy Dinner Plans When You're Exhausted - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Lisa CopenSo, you know you're eating out too much, you've added a few pounds, and the cost is starting to get out of hand. But with your busy schedule and limited energy, where do you start to find the right meal planning idea that will work for your family? Are you one of the people who check with a ...
Views: 2291 - Various Types Cooking Classes For Everyone - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Arvinder SinghWhether you are a seasoned pro when it comes to the fine art of cooking or an utter novice there should be some cooking classes or resources in your area that can help you learn and improve your existing skills. Surprisingly few people manage to utilize the many wonderful opportunities that are ...
Views: 1585 - Cooking For Pleasure Is Really The Only Way To Cook - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Arvinder SinghFar too often we get caught up in the necessity of cooking in order to eat and forget the absolute joy that can be found through the act of cooking. Of course this isn't limited to stovetop cooking. There are many men and women around the world who find baking to be an extremely pleasurable ...
Views: 804 - Concert In The Park - Easy Dinner Recipes And Dinner Ideas For Family Fun - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Julie LanguilleConcerts in the park are a great source of cheap family entertainment in the summer. Choices range from the local high school band concerts to full scale professional artists performing on local outdoor venues. In our area a local winery hosts great outdoor concerts that are enjoyable for all ...
Views: 2495 - Throw A Block Party - Easy Dinner Recipes And Dinner Ideas For Family Fun - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Julie LanguilleBlock parties are a phenomenal way to celebrate summer with family and friends. With the rising cost of gas and travel many people are staying home for vacations ("staycations") and throwing a block party is a great way to get together and celebrate without traveling way. We have some easy ...
Views: 1559 - Lakeside Grill - Easy Dinner Recipes And Dinner Ideas For Family Fun - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Julie LanguillePlan a dinner that can be cooked on the grill, then in the late afternoon head over to the local lake for some swimming and a great lakeside grilled dinners. We've chosen some easy recipes. You provide the family and the transportation and we're almost there. I hope you have a lake close by, or ...
Views: 1423 - Let's Go Fly A Kite - Easy Dinner Recipes And Dinner Ideas For Family Fun - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Julie LanguilleHow about packing up some quick and easy dinner recipes, grabbing the family and a colorful kite, and heading to the nearest beach or park to fly a kite? What a great idea for some inexpensive family fun. It's good exercise. Launching a kite and flying it together is a great activity the whole ...
Views: 932 - Backyard Camp Out - Easy Dinner Recipes and Dinner Ideas For Family Fun - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Julie LanguilleWhen the kids are little or time or money is short, try a backyard camp out for an easy recipe for great family fun. All you need are some willing campers, a tent, some bedding and a spirit of adventure. Step 1) Acquire a tent. Hopefully there's one in the garage and you can find it. If not, ...
Views: 2643 - Hiking - Easy Dinner Recipes And Dinner Ideas For Family Fun - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Julie LanguilleWhat about going on a family hike together and then having easy dinner recipes at the scenic location of your choice? It's just starting to cool off from the heat of the day and it's a great time to get some exercise outdoors. Taking a nice walk to your dinner location will give everyone a good ...
Views: 2301 - Geocaching - Easy Dinner Recipes And Dinner Ideas for Family Fun - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Julie LanguilleGeocaching is an awesome whole family sport that everyone can enjoy. Pack an easy dinner recipe and make it a great summer outing to share with your family. All you need is some online information, a trinket or two and a GPS and in this case, a dinner time family adventure, a terrific packed ...
Views: 1004 - How To Make The Perfect Casserole For You - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Jack DobsonCasseroles combine so many combinations of foods that they can appeal to just about any food audience. They are wonderful dishes that just about anyone can make. There's old time favorites, like the green bean casserole, for example. It just combines some basic ingredients with our favorite ...
Views: 2420 - Know Your Cheesecakes - A Guide - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Jack DobsonCheesecakes; you can go to great lengths to make them or you can take short cuts, but if you are a good cook you will be able to make the quick cheesecake every bit as tasty as the ones that take a lot of time. To learn how to create your own Cheesecake, I advise that you visit the VideoJug ...
Views: 14925 - Savor Family Recipes Forever: How To Write Clear Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Kate WallingMy grandmother Lois cooked huge, delicious meals for my extended family every Sunday. When my sister Whitney started cooking on her own, she asked for these recipes, but most of them were ingrained in Lois’ memory - not written on paper. So, Whitney would call Lois for particular recipes, ...
Views: 1484 - 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: 1783 - Create Your Own Version Of Fried Rice - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Jack DobsonFried rice is a rice dish often combined with leftover vegetables and meat. It is a great use of leftovers, helping stretch those grocery dollars. There are many different versions of fried rice, and many different types of rice in the world, but a recipe is hardly needed. Fried rice can be ...
Views: 1119 - The Story Of The Cappuccino - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Jack DobsonCappuccino is a word I have heard for a long time but had not fully grasped its meaning. Most of the time I associated it with a very expensive cup of coffee that only a select few could afford to drink so today I ask myself these questions: What is cappuccino? Where does it come from? How is it ...
Views: 3907 - How To Choose Your Next Blender - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Joseph NyamacheThere are various types of blenders on the market, so you should think about what you are going to use it for. This will determine which kind of blender will meet your needs the best. Some blenders are very expensive and offer many different options but if you only want a blender to make ...
Views: 1037 - What's In Your Stuffing? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jack DobsonIt is not actually known where the food was first made and used but the earliest known uses are in the Roman times as it was found in a Roman cook book. It usually consisted of vegetables, meats, nuts and spices. In the middle ages stuffing was called farce, and this was derived from the French ...
Views: 2540 - Easy Recipes For Outdoor Entertaining - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Julie LanguilleOne of the best things about summer is being able to throw a party in the backyard. Whether it be a family BBQ, a graduation of Father's day party of even a 4th of July festival, summer parties are awesome. I love stringing up tiki lights, dreaming up a theme and whipping up the food. Since I ...
Views: 1163 - Picnic At The Beach - Easy Dinner Recipes And Dinner Ideas For Family Fun - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Julie LanguilleWhat could be better than a picnic at the beach for a family dinner outing? Sand in your toes, the roar of the ocean a walk on the beach, and a roaring fire to gather around. If you aren't lucky enough to live near the ocean, a lake, pond, creek or fountain will do. Or simply put blankets down ...
Views: 4728 - Camping Out - Easy Dinner Recipes and Dinner Ideas for Family Fun - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Julie LanguilleWhether you have a mega-bus RV, a trailer, camper, or tent, camping is a wonderful way to get away from it all and enjoy the outdoors as a family together. It really is a great exercise in family togetherness as you unplug most of life's distractions and focus on creating shelter and food, then ...
Views: 3158 - Fall Family Fun Dinner - A Bike Ride To The Park - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Julie LanguilleIt's fall! I love autumn, especially while it is still warm, but the kids are back in school and the days seem to be bathed in a beautiful golden sunlight. Before it starts getting dark too early, there's still time to have a family fun dinner adventure. Why not pack up a quick, easy dinner ...
Views: 824 - 5 Back To School Lunch Ideas - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from FSB AuthorsLunch #1: BBQ Chicken for Champions * One chicken breast, cut in half and pan fried in olive oil for 6 minutes a side. * Add salt and pepper. Cut into strips. Serve cold dipped in dipping sauce. * BBQ dipping sauce -- ¼ C (put in BPA-Free container) * Veggies: steam ...
Views: 1035 - Ham and Bean Soup - Smoked to Perfection - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Kenneth TiremanSmoked Ham and Bean Soup is a delicious bean soup recipe that is infused with a liquid smoke flavor, dried mustard and hickory ham to create a delicacy that tastes like it came straight from your own grill. Bean soup recipes like this don't come around very often. Satisfy your appetite ...
Views: 1558 - Spices, The Essence Of Flavor! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Keith MumawHave you ever had a meal, that although the presentation was glorious, the flavor just wasn’t there? The reason is simple, the person cooking held back on the spices. Spices are the essence of great cooking and every spice has its purpose and time in life. Those who can master the use of ...
Views: 2839 - One Person's Yummy Food Is Another Person's Yucky Food - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from FSB AuthorsVegetables and protein (fish, poultry, meats, and beans) are the most common food aversions. Some children even reject fruits. The diet becomes extremely restricted to bland, white foods, including sweets, breads, pasta, crackers, pretzels, chips, and macaroni and cheese. These foods are ...
Views: 1134 - Outdoor Cooking Can Be Healthy - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Keith MumawMy name is Keith Mumaw, and I am an award winning competition cook, and owner of !Quierras Mas!, a food line which includes pepper sauces, relishes and spices (We’re still in the food testing phases). I am also co-owner of Brother’s Blend Sausages and author of “It’s ...
Views: 1244 - Beans Are Nature’s Best Food Choice - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Connie LimonOne cup of beans has 13 g of fiber. This is about half of what we need daily, and they have no saturated fat. They have the highest antioxidant content, are low cal, fill you up fast, and most usually hold you for hours. Bean eaters have 22% lower risk of obesity and are associated with ...
Views: 924 - Are You Know The Types And Styles Of Pizzas - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Arvinder SinghThe term pizza covers a lot of territory. If you want to learn all about pizzas, then you should have a bit of a background on pizzas: specifically the history of pizza, pizza origin, pizza facts, and even pizza trivia such as who invented pizza. The subject also delves into the different types ...
Views: 797 - The Different Kinds Of Free Outdoor Cooking Recipes - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from HIMANSHU SHARMAFree outdoor cooking recipes are there for everybody to enjoy and share besides providing the perfect opportunity for people to experiment and have fun while sharing jokes, recipe ideas and more by the camp-side. While many people take up cooking as a hobby that is reserved for their spare time, ...
Views: 1136 - I'm Just Trying To Help Myself - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Mary Johnson DavisEver been in a tight spot where it’s your turn to bring a dish or dessert? Perhaps you’re always on the go; never enough time to fix a real meal. Or maybe you just need a quick appetizer… Stop fretting; don’t pull another strand of your lovely hair out trying to impress your friends, boss, ...
Views: 1094 - Garlic: A Quick Ingredients - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from lan CuxvGarlic, there's nothing like the smell of garlic. It's great in soups and sauces, roasted with meats or on its own, and it's wonderful mixed with butter and slathered on bread and then baked. The scientific name for garlic is Allium Sativum. It is related to the lily and the onion. Although ...
Views: 1151 - Free Quality Recipes Is The Solution! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Tasha FayeeLooking for something that will fit your taste? Try Free Quality Recipes--the best and most diverse collection of recipes on the internet It seems everyone as different opinions on just about every topic. But, all will agree on this conjection: quality food is better to eat than food lacking in ...
Views: 770 - Could You Know Some Unique Recipes For Meat Loaf? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Tasha FayeeThe most important thing to remember when making meat loaf is to use healthy and fresh ingredients. It is essential that you buy organic meat free of preservatives, growth hormones, dyes, and chemicals. Believe it or not organic meat is also tastier than grocery store meat. Also try to buy as ...
Views: 1020 - Must Haves For Any At-Home - Kitchen Companion - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Ravi Inder SinghWith the holidays on their way soon, many people will be beefing up kitchens to handle the increased demand for ‘fit for a king’ meals. Not being a professional Chef shouldn’t stop you from being able to cook like one. But, you’ll need the right tools to create those tantalizing dishes. Read on ...
Views: 717 - Make Delicious Home Made Pasta - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Neeraj WaliaIf you've got some time and are willing to put forth some effort, you can make your own home made pasta. The basic ingredients are: • 3/4 cup unbleached white flour • 1 egg • pinch of salt That's it. Some folks use a little (1/2 teaspoon) extra virgin olive oil in their pasta, ...
Views: 1098 - Cooker's Few Summer Tips - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from PARMOD BANSALBarbecue Beef Sandwiches Makes 8 Active: 5 min/Total: 8 to 10 hr on low 31/2-lb bottom round beef roast, well trimmed of excess fat 1 medium onion, chopped 3/4 cup ketchup 1/2 cup cola soda 1 Tbsp each Ddijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce 3 Tbsp cornstarch 1/4 cup water 8 sandwich buns 1. ...
Views: 785 - Cookbook 2008- Few Cooking Tips - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from PARMOD BANSALAlmost every family has a treasured recipe, handed down through generations, that is not only beloved because it’s delicious, but because it evokes memories of favorite family get-togethers. A family heirloom recipe book is a wonderful way to combine favorite dishes and family folklore. ...
Views: 644 - Make The Most Yummy And Delicious Pasta - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Anil SharmaThese pasta recipes are excellent for dinners or parties. In this article, I’m going to share with you three delicious pasta recipes that you can prepare for any occasion that suits you. The recipes are very easy and can be prepare in less than 30 minutes. So, here we go… Lemon Tuna Pasta ...
Views: 948 - Selection Of Best Ice Cream Maker - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from DEEPIKA CHHABRAYou can make delicious ice cream at home, as good as any premium store brand, if you choose a good ice cream maker and follow a few tips. Ice cream makers can range in price from under 0 to over 0. The more expensive models contain built in freezing compressors. The less expensive models are ...
Views: 737 - Vegetables Have To Be Boring - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from avtar khanEat your veggies - especially your lettuce. But don't confine yourself to iceberg lettuce or salads! Darker greens have about the same number of calories and carbs -very low! - but pack a lot more punch in the vitamins and other nutrient categories. By substituting radicchio, watercress, ...
Views: 671 - The Best Cooking Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from avtar khanHealthy food does not ever have to mean that your meals will be boring, either because there are many healthy cooking tips which will actually enhance the flavors while improving your health! Healthy eating may be much easier at home, when you have control over how your food is prepared, and ...
Views: 679 - Crock Recipe Full Of Beef, Enjoy It - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Jasveen SidhuThe crock pot is the busy person’s best friend and right hand man (woman,) always working with you, never against you, and couldn’t care less about what the weather’s doing outside. The beauty of the crock pot is that it can be stocked in the morning and left to its own devices all day. No ...
Views: 997 - Chicken Vegetable Soup - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Richard ToutounjiLast night it was a little cold in Sydney, feeling just like a winters night and I thought it was the perfect night for a nice hot vegetable soup. I love cooking and whipping up my own receipes and I mixed up a pot of chicken vegetable soup however this time I tried to mix it with a bunch of ...
Views: 923 - A 5 Step Guide To Selecting The Best Coffee Beans - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Yogi ShindeMost consumers would think that coffee is coffee and that it wouldn't matter if it's instant or brewed as long as it tastes okay and wakes them up. While that is all fine and dandy, it is worth noting that picking the best beans according to your preference can result in a coffee which will be ...
Views: 1099 - Chicken Manchurian Tasty - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from jaffar aashikIngredients * Chopped spring onions for garnishing * 1 onion diced in big cubes * 1 capsicum diced in big cube shape * 250 gm chicken chopped into small pieces * 1 egg * 2 tsp ginger garlic paste * Soy sauce * White pepper powder * Little butter and oil * 2 or 3 cups Chicken stock * 2 Green ...
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