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Grilled Lobster Tail
2008-06-09 20:00:00
Grilling lobster tails is no more difficult than grilling a steak or a piece of chicken. We have provided you with a basic recipe and technique to get you started. You can browse through our delicious lobster recipes by clicking on the link below.Ingredients 4 Lobster Tail s (Approx. 6-8oz each)4 Tbsp Butter2 Lemons4 Wooden or Metal Skewers Directions If the lobster tails are frozen, make sure to thaw them well in advance. Put them in a ziplock bag in the fridge the night before, or soak them in cold water the day of.Bring your grill to a medium-high heat. We will be using direct heat here.Run a skewer through the tails for support, close to the shell side. If you didn't do this, the lobster tails will curl up like shrimp do.This next step is optional, but strongly recommended. Bring a large stockpot of water to a full boil, then turn down the heat slightly and let the water come to a gentle boil. Submerge the lobster tails into the water and gently boil them for about 2 minutes.Rem...
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How To Make Pizza On Your Barbecue
2008-05-16 17:23:00
Barbecue Pizza ! Why barbecue a pizza? The simple answer is fast cooking.To make great pizza your pizza should cook fast and fast cooking is one of the secrets to making a perfect pizza pie.The main reason is that barbecues can reach very high temperatures! Some of the best pizzas that I have tasted were cooked in wood burning ovens. For centuries people around the world have been cooking in wood burning ovens. These ovens and also, professional pizza ovens can reach the high temperatures of 800 to 1200 degrees. At these high temperatures a pizza cooks in only 2- 5 minutes.Here are three ways that you can make pizza on a barbecue.First, Heat your barbecue to the highest temperature that it will reach. My barbecue reaches 600 degrees. Stretch your dough out into a small circle that will fit on your barbecue.1. Use a wooden peel. (This is a shovel like tool used to put pizza or bread in the oven) First spread cornmeal on your peel. The cornmeal acts like tiny ball bearings helping to s...
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Different Types of Pizza
2008-05-14 20:04:00
There are lots of Italian restaurants all across the country; and they generally serve a style of pizza unique to their area. So, no matter what kinds of pizza you enjoy, you can find chain restaurants like Pizza Hut and Domino's, or the local mom-and-pop sort of places; and each has its own unique style of pies.One of the most popular is the good, old-fashion New York-style pizza. This kind is with a thin crust, a really nice tomato sauce, and a blanket of cheese. If you are a true New Yorker, you will not put a lot of toppings on the pizza; that is considered a virtual mortal sin! Also, be sure to fold your slice in half as you eat it. If you truly love toppings, then you can get the meat-lovers, which means getting ham, pepperoni and sausage; or go with a veggie pizza, which has enough color and greenery to make you think you are eating a tossed salad.Jumping to the other end of the country, there is the California pizza. Like the New Yorker, it is a thin crust, but there the si...
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Raw Chocolate - The Healthiest Chocolate In The World?
2008-05-09 19:11:00
Raw chocolate - also known as 'cacao' - is, as its name suggests, chocolate that hasn't undergone the usual heating processes applied to all other forms of chocolate, including the organic kind.This means that the end product, pretty much identical to normal chocolate in taste and consistency, has at least four times (and up to as much as seven times) the antioxidant content of dark chocolate. Interestingly, this makes it one of the most antioxidant-rich foods on the planet.Cacao is absolutely choc full (excuse the pun) of feel good factors and therefore gives this wonderful sustained happy high for most people who eat it. Processed chocolate has some of them (which is why it has the reputation for giving us that 'in love' feeling) but in considerably smaller quantities. For instance, raw chocolate is 33% richer in PEA, the substance that gives us that feeling of being in love. It also contains significant levels of anandamide, known as the 'bliss chemical' and factors which ...
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Wine Tasting - Seven Tips For A Successful Wine Tasting Experience
2008-05-08 20:04:00
With over 6000 wineries across the United States, there are ample opportunities for wine lovers to tour and taste. With the addition of several new wine trails across the country in the past few years, more and more people are enjoying visits to wineries. Did you know that every state in the U.S. now has at least one winery?Before you travel to your local winery or the nearest wine trail, consider that your wine tasting experience will involve several of your senses. To get the most from your visit, and to help you more readily identify your favorite wines for a purchase, let's talk about how to approach wine tasting in general. And while wine tasting shouldn't be complicated or intimidating, here are seven tips to consider:Limit Your Use Of Cologne Or Perfume: These scents, while generally pleasing, will affect your ability to pick up wine aromas. In turn, this will alter your ability to judge a wine's true taste. And, these scents will affect the senses of your fellow wine tast...
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Barbecue Grilling - 5 Easy to Follow Tips for Success
2008-05-07 20:43:00
Start With Top-Quality IngredientsBarbecue grilling accentuates the natural flavor of food more than any other cooking method. When you cook something fast with dry heat, you cook it true and nothing you can do with seasoning or techniques will change the essential quality. The choice of ingredients is so important in grilling that we include extensive shopping advice in the recipe chapters of the Grilling Coach, identifying ways that anyone anywhere can find premium products.Season Food With Bold SubtletyThe crusted, browned flavor of barbecue grilled food gains heft and dimension from many assertive seasonings, but your touch has to be gentle enough to protect the inherent taste of your main ingredient. Go intense but easy, hearty but not heavy-handed, striving to add layers of savor that enrich both the character of the food and its grill flavor. If you mask the underlying tastes by piling on the spices or sauce, you've achieved nothing by grilling. It's better to tilt toward s...
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Planning an Italian Food Menu
2008-04-22 22:02:00
The menu could possibly be the single most important element of the Italian restaurant. After all, it is what is on the menu that keeps the customers coming back again and again. Careful consideration should go into planning the menu; this includes not only what foods you will serve, but also the layout and wording as well.The first thing on your agenda when planning an Italian food menu is what type of food you will be serving. Are you serving just pizza and Italian sandwiches or will your menu feature a larger variety of dining options?Next on your menu planning schedule should be to find several similar restaurants and study their menus. Pay attention to the variety of dishes that they offer, and how their menu is arranged.Unless you already have your heart set on exactly what it is you will be serving in your diner, you may want to consider trying some of the most successful Italian restaurants in the area and incorporating some of their best dishes into your own menu. Some of t...
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Great Italian Food Starts With Fresh Herbs
2008-04-10 23:45:00
Italians insist upon fresh ingredients in their food, and their herbs are no exception. There are a variety of fresh herbs common in Italian cooking. Most people are familiar with the little bottles of dried herbs from the grocery store, but if you haven't prepared food with fresh herbs, you really need to give it a try.What's the distinction between an herb and a spice?Spices are made from the seeds, root, fruit or barks of aromatic plants, while the herbs primarily consist of the leaves and stems. Herb plants contain oils which are very fragrant and add the distinctive aroma and flavor that Italian food is known for.A few of the most common herbs are basil, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme. Basil is a member of the mint family, and like all mint herbs, it is extremely fragrant when picked fresh. Basil leaves blacken when exposed to metal, therefore it is common in Italy to tear the leaves by hand before throwing the basil into a sauce or onto a dish. Basil is the prima...
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Wine 101
2008-04-09 18:54:00
You can drink wine on a picnic, you can drink wine at a restaurant, you can drink wine on a jet, you can drink wine on a cruise ship, you can drink wine with lunch, you can drink wine with supper, you can drink wine at a party or you can drink wine at home with your spouse. In fact, the only truly inappropriate time to drink wine is if you are driving.With so many reasons for wine, would it not behoove you to know as much about wine as possible? For instance, you should know the proper temperature to store and drink wine. If you want to store wine, you should store it between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.The refrigerator is too cold for wine storage and room temperature is too warm for wine storage. Therefore, if you do not have a wine cellar under your house, you will probably need to purchase an appliance that holds wine in a case at the proper temperature. Such wine cases are plentiful and easy to find.You should keep your wine storage box in a dark place because UV rays also bre...
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Potato Salad Basics
2008-04-08 18:09:00
Potato Salad is one of the most social and well traveled salads there is because it's always showing up at picnics, barbeques, parties, camping trips, weddings and even funerals. Potato salad is similar to people in that each one is unique and a little different to any other one that has been made before.Here is the basic structure of the salad with some optional ingredients to consider:1- Potatoes:Any kind will work here. Most people peel them but you don't have to. If you prefer them unpeeled make sure you wash them well before slicing them. I usually slice them into 1/2" slices before cooking. Boil until tender, drain and rinse with cold water in a colander. Chop cooled potato slices into bite-sized pieces and add to a large salad bowl.2-Dressing:The standard dressing is mayonnaise, the sweeter Miracle Whip or its generic equivalent. This is good by itself or you can add small amounts of other condiments to enhance the flavor. Mustard is the most popular one to add, either a pl...
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The Bread Of Life - Bread Machine Recipes Part 1
2008-04-07 17:15:00
It is simply amazing some of the recipes and breads that you can turn out with today's modern bread machines. I have a bread machine that is a joy to work with and so easy that one of Geico's cavemen could use it. I have in the past made everything from my own Danish to the ever popular Italian calzones. My sandwich bread recipe tends to make some great rolls. Below you can review several of the bread machine recipes which I have collected over the years.½ pound loaf of Country Time Harvest Bread 1 1/4 cups of water1/4 cup of skim milk powder1 1/2 tsp of salt2 Tbsp of honey2 Tbsp of shortening1 cup of whole wheat flour2 cups of all purpose flour1/4 cup of crushed Flax Seeds2 Tbsp of unsalted Sunflower seeds1 Tbsp of Sesame seeds1 3/4 tsp of quick acting Bread machine yeastPlace all your measured ingredients into your bread pan and set your bread machine on the Whole wheat cycle. You can easily do a lot of experimentation with this recipe. You choice of substitutions are endless. Y...
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Italian Dessert Cannoli Recipe
2008-04-04 18:05:00
Cannolis are a great Italian dessert and they were said to have been developed by Sicilians in Palermo, Italy. These fried wafers are filled with a mixture of ricotta, candied fruit, chocolate, and other ingredients, and they are very, very tasty! Sicilians are supposed to have created this great dessert recipe, and I think that they are just delicious. I hope that this recipe is fairly easy to follow. You will need some type of dowel or metal tube that you will use to form out your cannoli shells. If you have a 3 ½ inch in diameter ring or even a 3 inch ring, you will need this to form the shape of your shells, also. You will also need a deep fryer, or a pan that is deep enough for these shells to float in oil.Ingredients for Cannoli Shells:3 Cups of unsifted flour1/4 Teaspoon of cinnamon1/2 Teaspoon of salt3 Tablespoon of granulated sugar2 eggs2 Tablespoon of firm butter cut into small cubes1/4 Cup of a good Marsala wine1-2 egg whites, whisked slightlyFirst thing is to sift the f...
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We All Love Barbeques
2008-04-01 22:21:00
What is it that makes cooking on a barbeque so much fun? It's probably partly about being able to enjoy the great outdoors. One thing is for certain - BBQ days are great for the whole family.For some people in the world, such as those of us living in Great Britain, we attach a special bit of importance to barbeque events. We're so used to dull and wet weather that we like to take advantage of the rare days of sunshine that we get.Getting outside and doing some cooking is a great way to make the most of such days. It also gives us a good excuse to gather family and friends around us.The occasions are perfect for all ages. So many people love the special taste of food that you get from a barbeque.If you're hosting an event, then try and get everyone involved. People love to muck in and help with preparations.There's quite a bit of preparing that can be done in advance of your guests actual arrival. For example, you may wish to serve side dishes that don't actually need to be cook...
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Smoked Salmon on a Budget
2008-03-31 20:06:00
Many consider smoked salmon to be a very great tasting treat that is too expensive for the budget of the average person. Until recently most people only got to experience the rich taste of high quality smoked fish at expensive brunches or fancy dinner parties. Now, thanks to the internet, it is possible to find a wide variety of salmon gifts online without going outside of your budget.The first thing that comes to mind when most people think of smoked salmon is lox. Lox is the word used to refer to a salmon fillet that is being served cold. Cold salmon that has been smoked might not sound particularly appetizing to most people but it is a delicious treat. Lox can be added to the breakfast or brunch table to help celebrate a birthday, holiday, or special event.Some people think that lox is too ordinary a food to be considered appropriate for a gourmet gift basket. Instead of giving up on the idea of giving the gift of a gourmet salmon gift basket instead expand upon the variety of it...
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Enjoy a Panini at Home
2008-03-31 03:51:00
Panini how to make one (or two or three ... )First, preheat your panini press to medium high and leave it in the closed position so that it will heat up quickly for you. Most machines have an indicator light that comes on or goes green when the grill is up to temperature.The key to great panini grilling is to have the press up to temperature before you begin to cook. This insures a nicely browned sandwich.Bread SelectionHome made bread is the very best, but who has the time? If you are so inclined, please check out the wonderful selection of bread recipes , most are designed for your bread machine. Second best is an un-sliced loaf from the bakery section of your favorite market. Since the panini press will compress the sandwich somewhat, thicker slices are more appealing and make for a more substantial panini.All that aside, the type of bread that you choose is purely an individual preference. Traditionally, white breads are used for their ability to toast to a nice golden color. But...
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Goji Berries Are A True Superfood
2008-03-30 04:12:00
Goji Berries qualify as a true 'superfood'. They are the superstars of antioxidants and those grown in the pristine, magical Himalayan Mountains of Tibet are the most powerful and nutritious in the world.Antioxidants really are the key building block for any anti-aging program. I wanted to find the most powerful antioxidant in the world and I wondered where to find a pristine, toxic free location to source it. All my inquiries led to Goji Berries as the premier antioxidant and Tibet as the pristine source for Organic/Wild Crafted Goji Berries.The more I learned about these Tibetan Goji Berries, the more I was impressed and awed by their nutritional value. As, an antioxidant, it is a powerhouse. Antioxidants are rated in ORAC units((Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity Scale is a measure of the ability of antioxidants to absorb oxygen "free radicals")For example: Cherries have a rating of 670 ORAC units; Oranges 750; Broccoli 890; Brussels Sprouts 980; Spinach 1,260; Raisins 2,830; P...
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Do You Know How To Select Wine?
2008-03-27 17:03:00
If you are going for dinner with somebody else then you have to decide what food you are going to take, whether it is red or white meat, Spicy or Less Spicy, Vegetables or fruits.Red wine goes with Red Meat and Sauces while White wine is best suited for White meat such as chicken, Fish or Pork.Easy way to select wineNowadays there are ratings available for product out there. So one of the easy way to select a wine is to find its ratings.Where does one look to find wine ratings?The easiest place to find wine ratings is to check online. Do a simple search online. The search will reveal many pages dedicated to wine. By checking the wine ratings on these sites, you should be able to get a good idea of what bottle you're looking for.Check for other factor like....If the wine is going to be shared with food. If so, make sure you're getting the right blend for the food you'll be eating. For instance, if you're going to be eating Italian food, red wine might be your best choice. So chec...
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Saucy Roquefort Cube Steaks
2008-03-25 20:20:00
What is cube steak? It's thin slices of beef round, usually the bottom round, that have been machine-tenderized. The machine pierces the meat to make it tender. You can also tenderize cube steak by pounding it with a wooden malot or metal tenderizing hammer.Cube steak is a confusing term because the meat isn't cut into cubes. According to the Good Eats Web site, the term "was probably coined because it sounds better than 'perforated meat.'" The Answers.com Web site describes cube steak as a flavorful cut of beef. "Cube steak would be too tough to eat without being tenderized," the site notes.Chicken fried cube steak is a Southern specialty. The meat is dredged in seasoned flour, dipped in beaten eggs, dredged in flour again, and fried in lard. After the steak has browned it is simmered in buttermilk gravy. Health-conscious cooks are finding new ways to prepare cube steak. The Epicurious Web site has a recipe for Braised Cube Steaks with Orange. It combines four appealing flavors...

Parisian Hamburgers
2008-03-19 21:44:00
Hamburger is an everyday dish. But it doesn't have to be. This recipe brings a touch of elegance to spruce up the humble chopped beef.Bearnaise Sauce1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon finely-chopped shallots or green onions 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled 2 egg yolks 1 stick butter or margarine 1 teaspoon chopped parsley Burgers1 pound ground round or chuck 1/3 cup dry red wine 1 tablespoon finely-cut chives 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Watercress 4 hamburger buns, split, toasted and buttered Sliced cherry tomatoes Sliced mushrooms Combine vinegar, water, shallots and tarragon in a small saucepan. Heat to boiling, then simmer eight to ten minutes, or until mixture is reduced to a quarter cup. Strain into the top of a double boiler.Cut the stick of butter into eight pieces. Add the egg yolks to the double boiler. Beat with a wire whisk until foamy. Set over simmering, not boiling, water. Add the butter one piece at a t...

A Guide to Greens for Salads
2008-03-12 20:27:00
Mixing a good salad lies in combining textures. For example, the crispness of romaine with the softness of butter lettuce, colors - the red of radicchio and the dark green of watercress, shapes - the round leaves of mache, the tangled leaves of curly endive, flavors - bitterness of endive, pepperiness of arugula, blandness of iceberg, tartness of sorrel. It is generally wise to start with milder greens (butter lettuce, romaine) and accent them with spicy, bitter, and tart greens. However, it is also possible to make a salad of just one green - endive, iceberg, romaine, spinach - with appropriate accents.Arugula (rocket, roquette, rugula) - thin leaves with peppery flavor, sue sparingly.Belgian endive (witloof chicory) - white, multileaved heads, mild but bitter.Butter lettuce (and Bibb, Boston, limestone, buttercrunch) - loose-leaved heads, tender texture, and sweet, buttery flavor.Curly endive (chicory) - curly leaves ranging from dark green to pale green, prickly and bitter taste,...
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Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato and Walnut Pesto and Feta Cheese Recipe
2008-03-11 02:06:00
This recipe is really different, and a very easy pasta dish to make. It has some really powerful flavor combinations with the walnuts, sun dried tomatoes, the fresh basil, parmesan cheese, and the feta cheese. It will go really well with a nice salad, with a home made vinaigrette, and some garlic bread. You can always add some very good Italian style olives, if you want to add that flavor profile to this dish. I hope that you enjoy this recipe, it is easy, and it tastes delicious.Ingredients you will need:1 (9-ounce) package of linguine3/4 cup oil-packed sun dried tomatoes halves, drained2 Tablespoons of canola oil, or olive oil1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves2 tablespoons walnuts2 tablespoons pre-shredded fresh Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheesePreparation: Cook pasta according to the package directions, Make sure you salt your water well, as it will flavor your pasta, and you will no...
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Baking Versus Cooking
2008-03-09 18:25:00
We're all different. No two individuals are exactly alike; however, there are some general categories that seem to hold true. For instance, there are the Morning People and the Night People. I am definitely of the latter variety. About 9:00 p.m. something kicks into gear-a burst of energy, creativity, and feeling totally alive-and I could work until daylight, and have done so many times. Mornings are an entirely different story-for the first 30 minutes of the day I hardly know which planet I'm on. There are some Morning People in my family. They awake with the birds, happy, cheerful, and ready to meet the day with a smile-it's disgusting! Suffice it to say, we just don't understand each other.In the culinary category there are also two basic classes of people as I see it: the Bakers and the Cooks. Baking is a very precise science. Flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, soda, milk, buttermilk, flavorings, shortening, oil, butter or other ingredients are used in a variety of ways in b...
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Slow Cooker Chili Recipes - The Easiest Way To Spice Up Your Cooking
2008-03-08 22:17:00
Slow cooker chili recipes are one of the easiest ways to enjoy the benefits of spicy fresh food cooked using a variety of spices.Many amateur chefs or home cooks are scared by the prospect of cooking spicy food. Such cuisine is often perceived to be the domain of professionals or cooks that have grown up in regions famous for spicy foods such as Asia or south America. This could not be further from the truth.Spice s such as chili, turmeric, garam masala, all spice and cumin offer a very simple way for the inexperienced or amateur cook to liven up an otherwise bland dish. Take for example a tin of chopped tomatoes: place them in a pan with some garlic, fresh chili and some cumin and you immediately have a lively sauce that could form the base to many Indian dishes.So assuming chili peppers and other spices offer the cook a simple way to liven up simple cooking, adding a slow cooker simplifies the process of putting dishes together such that the chef can focus more on flavour combinati...
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Is Coffee Good Or Bad For Your Health?
2008-03-06 20:29:00
Lots of people are fond of coffee. They will at least drink a cup of coffee every day. It seems that coffee have become part of our life. A lot of people may even be a bit addicted to coffee. It is true that coffee tastes good. Not many things can be compared with coffee. However, is coffee good or bad for you?In fact, there is no definite answer for the above question. Some people say that coffee is good but at the same time there are also people who say it is bad.Bad things about coffeeYou may be well aware that coffee can stain your teeth. It is just like cigarette smoking. However, you can always purchase something to whiten your teeth. Besides, the breath of a heavy coffee drinker can smell very awful.Apart from the above, drinking too much coffee may even render health problem. It is believed that too much coffee can raise your stress level. You may already be aware of this. You may even seen some heavy drinkers shake after drinking coffee.Coffee can even increase the risk of ...
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Tuna Madness
2008-03-06 02:49:00
Believe it or not, the Spanish, French, and Italians are very fond of canned tuna. However, they like solid chunks of tuna packed in olive oil. I know that everyone seems to be watching their fat intake, but the water packed tuna seems to disintegrates into mushy little shards in the can. Olive oil preserves and even adds greater nuance to the flavor as it ages.The tuna is caught, quickly killed, gutted, and either processed, or flash frozen for later processing. At the packing plant it is then butchered, cooked in either water, olive oil, or both, and then packed with olive oil in cans or jars. A number of small fisherman/packers in California and the Pacific Northwest have recently begun to follow this Mediterranean practice with great success.Four tuna species make up the bulk of canned tuna offerings. The most prevalent and least costly are the yellow fin and the big eye, two species that resemble one another in the water, in the can, and on the plate. The yellow fin is the more...
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Crockpot Swedish Meatball Recipe
2008-03-05 04:22:00
My family, being mostly German and Scandinavian, often challenges me to make authentic recipes. My husband challenged me to make Hungarian Goulash, and a while back I was asked to make a Swedish meatball recipe with a twist - it had to be an easy crockpot recipe.A crockpot Swedish meatball recipe seemed ideal for me; Swedish meatballs are a dish that would only improve by marinating all day long. I came up with this, and although you can use frozen meatballs to make the super quick and easy version, I've included a very tasty recipe for homemade meatballs as well.2 - 12 ounce packages frozen meatballs1 cup water½ tsp nutmeg1 tsp minced onion½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp dill weed½ tsp black pepper4 ounces cubed goat cheese1 cup sour creamSpray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except cheese and sour cream in crock pot, cover and cook on low 6-8 hours to high 3-4 hours. Stir in cheese and sour cream, cover and cook on high an additional 30 minutes. Serve wit...
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10 Secrets To Justify Chocolate In Your Diet
2008-03-03 20:26:00
1. Buy high fiber chocolate muesli. A diet high in fiber keeps the digestive system healthy, keeps you feel full longer and can be of great aid in any weight loss program. Of cause you can also choose granola or cereal if you prefer it. However, always make sure it has a lot of fiber in it. Chocolate muesli is awesome in cherry yogurt. Everyone who likes chocolate covered cherries should try this for a substitute or simply have it as breakfast in the mornings.2. Buy chocolate protein bars. Protein is not only important in proper muscle development, but also plays a major role in weight loss. I know not everyone is too concerned with their protein intake. However, eating a chocolate protein bar is probably much more beneficial than eating a chocolate chip cookie. Also, there are granola bars that have chocolate pieces in them and they are great for a snack during the day.3. Drop mini chocolate chips in your plain yogurt or cottage cheese. Recommended are three servings of dairy daily...
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A Guide to Zinfandel Wine Tasting
2008-03-01 14:50:00
Zinfandel has a somewhat funny history. It's always been thought that that the grape comes from southern Italy as well as the Primitivo grape. However is 2001 after many years of research using DNA profiling, it was found that the grape is identical to Crljenak which is a grape from Croatia. It's even thought that with some more research the first plants may have originated from either Greece or Albania.Of course, Zinfandel grapes are very much associated with the West Coast of the USA and ended up there in the mid-19th century at the same time as the Gold Rush. Despite Prohibition in America, Zinfandel continued production by being named sacramental wine.Zinfandel is a very popular wine and as a result is widely grown, it's full of flavour and character plus it's also very reasonably priced so you can afford to drink it everyday. However for some reason it's not so popular with wine snobs who prefer other wines like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Oh well, their loss is our gain!Al...
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Easy Brownie Recipes - 3 Most Wanted Cookies Of All Times
2008-02-29 17:47:00
Here are 3 of my favorite brownie recipes:>> Brownie Oatmeal Cookies 2/3 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup sugar1 cup quick cooking rolled oats1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt, (optional)1 each powdered egg substitute, (11/2 tsp. mixed with 3 tbs water)1/3 cup corn syrup, ,light or dark (or substitute honey)1 teaspoon vanillaMix egg replacer, vanilla and syrup. In separate bowl, mix dry ingredients, make a well, add liquid and stir till moistened. On a spritzed baking sheet, form approx. 2 dozen cookies. Bake at 350F for about 10 minutes Cool on sheet/wire rack for 5/5 minutes. Serves 24.>> Brownie Fruit Pizza1/2 cup reduced fat tablespread (1 stick) -- softened1-3/4 cups sugar -- divided4 eggs -- divided2 teaspoons vanilla -- divided1 cup flour3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 package Philadelphia Fat Free Cream Cheese -- softened (8 oz)2 cups fresh fruit, assorted -- cut-upMix tablespread and 1 1/2 cups of the sugar with electric mixer on medium ...
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If You Must Fry - Do It The Healthy Way
2008-02-28 18:53:00
We all know that fried food is not particularly good for us, but that doesn't stop us craving the occasional crispy, crunchy golden brown something or other. Because frying means food comes into contact with hot fat all the flavour and nutrients are sealed in which makes it tasty. In moderation it isn't the worst thing in the world, especially if you follow a few simple healthy eating guidelines to make sure that it doesn't carry too much fat into your system.First of all you should choose the oil you are going to use with care. Hard fats such as lard, margarine and butter are not good as they are high in saturated fats, as are many blended vegetable oils which contain coconut or palm oil. For best results it is advisable to use pure vegetable oils - sunflower, corn and safflower are good. Olive oil is a beneficial and nutritious oil but does not survive high temperatures so it is not good to use for very hot frying. Smoking temperature is important when frying, if the oil has a ...
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