Dec
24
Rice is among the most heavily cultivated of all grains and is the cultivated crop, which is eaten by more people around the world than any other is. In much of Asia, Africa and South and Central America as well as Mexico. It is hard to imagine Mexican cuisine without rice; after corn, it is the most important staple of the Mexican diet, with a large number of Mexican rice recipes being classic examples of Mexican cooking.
As central as rice is to Mexican cooking, it is a relatively recent arrival in the grand scheme of things, having arrived in what is now Mexico with colonists and explorers from Spain and Portugal. The peoples of the new world took to the new grain with enthusiasm and rice was soon one of the most important staples in the Mexican kitchen. Some of the dishes, which are now considered to be traditional Mexican rice recipes date from the early days after rice, began to be cultivated in the Americas.
Authentic Mexican Rice Recipes
Arroz con pollo is both a classic Mexican rice dish and a classic Mexican chicken dish. From the Spanish for “rice with chicken,” this is the Mexican take on this timeless comfort food and it is an incredibly satisfying one. This is one Mexican rice recipe you may want to try making at home - it is a great change of pace from the familiar American version with canned soup.
Arroz con pollo is an excellent example of how recipes, which originated in Spain, became Mexican recipes through adaptation to use locally available ingredients as well as to work in flavors and ingredients, which became popular with the European settlers. In the case of this recipe, tomatoes found their way in to the cooking pot, as did the more assertive Mexican oregano as a substitute for the European variety, which was unavailable in the country.
Spanish Cuisine Adapts To the Mexican Diet
After the Spanish began to grow rice in Mexico, it quickly became a hit, working its way into dishes, which combined old and new ingredients, with some of the results now known as authentic Mexican rice recipes. One dish, which we think of as Spanish as can be is paella, but a look at the ingredients commonly, used in this dish reveal something very interesting. For example, tomato is a common ingredient; a new world ingredient, which must inevitably have found its way into a pot of rice and seafood long before a cook in Valencia, thought to do the same.
Of course, even Spanish paella happens to have a slight Mexican accent due to the inclusion of tomatoes and quite often, bell peppers - both of which are native to the Americas and were brought back to Europe from the new world! Needless to say, this is also a very popular Mexican rice dish with many regional variations being found throughout Mexico, especially in coastal regions of the country.
Lightly seasoned Mexican rice is another of the better-known Mexican rice recipes. This rice is served as a complement to a wide variety of Mexican dishes, particularly beans. This is a dish, which is quite similar to Spanish rice; and just as with paella, this rice actually contains some new world ingredients.
Rice has become almost as important of a dietary staple in Mexico as it is in much of the world. It may not have been in the Mexican culinary repertoire as long as corn or chilies, but it has found a happy place in this one of a kind cuisine and if you enjoy any of these wonderful Mexican rice recipes, you are certainly glad that it made its way over to the Americas.
By: KC Kudra
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As central as rice is to Mexican cooking, it is a relatively recent arrival in the grand scheme of things, having arrived in what is now Mexico with colonists and explorers from Spain and Portugal. The peoples of the new world took to the new grain with enthusiasm and rice was soon one of the most important staples in the Mexican kitchen. Some of the dishes, which are now considered to be traditional Mexican rice recipes date from the early days after rice, began to be cultivated in the Americas.
Authentic Mexican Rice Recipes
Arroz con pollo is both a classic Mexican rice dish and a classic Mexican chicken dish. From the Spanish for “rice with chicken,” this is the Mexican take on this timeless comfort food and it is an incredibly satisfying one. This is one Mexican rice recipe you may want to try making at home - it is a great change of pace from the familiar American version with canned soup.
Arroz con pollo is an excellent example of how recipes, which originated in Spain, became Mexican recipes through adaptation to use locally available ingredients as well as to work in flavors and ingredients, which became popular with the European settlers. In the case of this recipe, tomatoes found their way in to the cooking pot, as did the more assertive Mexican oregano as a substitute for the European variety, which was unavailable in the country.
Spanish Cuisine Adapts To the Mexican Diet
After the Spanish began to grow rice in Mexico, it quickly became a hit, working its way into dishes, which combined old and new ingredients, with some of the results now known as authentic Mexican rice recipes. One dish, which we think of as Spanish as can be is paella, but a look at the ingredients commonly, used in this dish reveal something very interesting. For example, tomato is a common ingredient; a new world ingredient, which must inevitably have found its way into a pot of rice and seafood long before a cook in Valencia, thought to do the same.
Of course, even Spanish paella happens to have a slight Mexican accent due to the inclusion of tomatoes and quite often, bell peppers - both of which are native to the Americas and were brought back to Europe from the new world! Needless to say, this is also a very popular Mexican rice dish with many regional variations being found throughout Mexico, especially in coastal regions of the country.
Lightly seasoned Mexican rice is another of the better-known Mexican rice recipes. This rice is served as a complement to a wide variety of Mexican dishes, particularly beans. This is a dish, which is quite similar to Spanish rice; and just as with paella, this rice actually contains some new world ingredients.
Rice has become almost as important of a dietary staple in Mexico as it is in much of the world. It may not have been in the Mexican culinary repertoire as long as corn or chilies, but it has found a happy place in this one of a kind cuisine and if you enjoy any of these wonderful Mexican rice recipes, you are certainly glad that it made its way over to the Americas.
By: KC Kudra
About the Author:
If you’re feeling like Mexican food tonight, give one of our recipes like our Mexican rice recipe a try. Just one of the many delicious Mexican treats on our site. If you’re looking for some great recipes, tips on cooking Mexican food. Whether you want a spicy burrito, mild salad, or salsa or another Mexican recipe. Check out the recipes at http://www.MexicanFoodRecipes.org
Dec
22
Acid Reflux Recovery Diet and Recipes Presents the Perfect Cold Weather Dinner
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As the leaves start to turn to fall colors and in the evenings we are tempted to sit by a warm fire, hearty food comes to mind. The fall and winter bring a host of root vegetables, squashes, greens and fruit from which hearty meals can be easily made. The challenge is to keep these dishes healthy that means keeping them as alkaline as possible.
When attempting to reverse the symptoms of acid reflux, diet is probably the most important consideration. That old cliché, “You are what you eat”, has never been more true. If you eat food and drink beverages which are acidic in nature, then it follows, that you will be acidic in nature, as well. If you eat a diet which mainly consists of so called “convenience food”, you don’t stand a chance of being alkaline.
In order to defeat the acid reflux condition, one must strive to correct the pH factor of the body. 7.5 pH is the ideal alkaline body level. You can test the pH level of your saliva with pH paper, which can be purchased at any pharmacy. Some medical authorities claim that all illness, including cancer, cannot exist in an alkaline environment. If that is true, it is certainly food for thought!
It is important to remember that the acid reflux condition could not perpetuate itself without a damaged esophagus. In order to heal this affliction, the esophagus must be allowed to repair. This can be accomplished by eliminating food and drink that are irritants and, or acidic. Avoiding anything which relaxes the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) is another important consideration. The LES is the muscular valve which separates the esophagus and the stomach. It is when this valve relaxes, that acid and pepsin splash up from the stomach into the esophagus and throat, causing acid reflux.
The hydrochloric acid in the stomach has been compared in strength, to the acid in a car battery. With acid reflux, the constant assault of acid causes little lacerations to develop on the lining of the esophagus. Until these lacerations have had a chance to heal, spicy foods, such as acidic tomato products, hot peppers, raw garlic and raw onions should also be eliminated from the diet. They just further irritate the condition. Smoking, drinking alcohol and eating chocolate also relax the LES, thus impeding the healing process.
The key to acid reflux recovery is to eat alkaline, easy to digest nourishing food until the esophagus has healed. Eating early, allowing at least three hours before lying down is an essential habit to develop. Eating slowly and chewing food completely in a relaxed, pleasant and stress free environment is of paramount importance, as well.
I have listed a few of my favorite hearty fall and winter recipes that I enjoyed during my own recovery period. Cooking meat, vegetables, fruit and shellfish in liquids produce delicious dishes which can be made quickly and easily. I have employed a technique called “braising” for the main dish below. It is one of my favorite cooking methods, because it concentrates flavor in a one pot dinner. I have also included a seasonal soup starter and a special desert to complete the perfect cold weather dinner.
Try doubling the main dish and desert recipes so that you can have them later in the week…..less time in the kitchen. Remember, that cooking from scratch instead of relying on convenience foods is a better approach to good health, in general. It’s also nice to know what you’re really eating.
I hope that you enjoy the following seasonal recipes. Even though I have cured myself of acid reflux, I still serve these wonderful hearty dishes on a regular basis. The entire family should enjoy these, too. Well, the children might not like the oysters, but you certainly will. This menu is great for entertaining, as the main and last courses are made in advance and the first course is a breeze. For those of you who live in warmer climes, remember that winter is a state of mind.
Bon appetite!
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH TURNIPS AND ONIONS
This is a rustic country-style dinner dish which truly embodies the concept of “Comfort Food”. Unlike thick cuts of meat, braising chicken takes a fraction of the time and the chicken absorbs all the flavors of the vegetables and liquids. Mashed potatoes are a perfect accompaniment. This is a serving for four and requires about an hour to prepare.
1 (3 ½ lb.) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
½ cup flour for dredging
Olive oil
2 medium sweet onions roughly chopped
4 medium turnips peeled and sliced into ½” pieces *
3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups white wine or dry vermouth
2 sprigs of thyme or ½ tsp. dried
1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and set aside.
Heat a heavy skillet to medium high and add enough olive oil to coat well
Brown chicken pieces skin side down and turn over in about 7 minutes (This can be done in two batches, if necessary)
Transfer browned chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm
Pour off all but 2 tbsp. of the fat and lower heat to medium low
Add onions and cook covered, stirring occasionally until soft and lightly golden
Add turnips and garlic and cook uncovered for five minutes stirring occasionally to keep onions from burning
Return browned chicken to skillet and mix with vegetables to coat both sides, arranging chicken skin side up
Pour stock and wine over chicken mixture
Sprinkle with thyme
Cover and lower heat to gently simmer until chicken is cooked through and turnips are tender, about 30 to 40 minutes
Transfer chicken and vegetables onto a serving dish
Reduce sauce over high heat, if needed, to thicken
Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste and pour over chicken and vegetables
Sprinkle with parsley
*Parsnips may be substituted for the turnips, or a mixture of the two.
CREAMY NEW ENGLAND STYLE OYSTER STEW
I have heard rumors that oysters are a bit acidic; however, they have never given me indigestion. I confess that this is a rather rich dish, but a small serving will give you more pleasure than pain. One has to spoil themselves occasionally.
1 ½ tbsps. unsalted butter
I dozen freshly opened oysters (or the freshest you can find) with liquid
1/8 tsp. celery salt
1 ½ ounces sherry
Splash of Worcestershire sauce to taste
Cayenne pepper
1 ½ cups whole milk with a little cream added
Chives, chopped
Oyster crackers
Into a double boiler place butter, oysters with liquid, celery salt, sherry and Worcestershire sauce (water in the bottom pan should not touch the top pan)
With a wooden spoon, stir until the oysters are just curling on the edges (do not overcook), about a minute
Pour in milk mixture and continue stirring
Remove from heat just before the boil and serve immediately
Sprinkle each serving with a little cayenne pepper
Garnish with chives
Offer oyster crackers on the side
POACHED ANJOU PEARS IN RED WINE
You have to plan a little ahead for this dish. The pears should be ripe, but still springy to the touch. Buy them a week ahead and place in a paper bag with a banana. Don’t ask me why, but this works. Choose pears with the stem in tact.
8 smallish red Anjou pears
Juice of one lemon
1 cup extra fine granulated sugar
2 cups red wine
¼ tsp. vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick
Carefully peel pears to the stem (the stem comes in handy for turning and for presentation)
Coat each peeled pear with lemon juice and set aside
Into a saucepan place the sugar, wine, vanilla and cinnamon
Stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved
Add pears and reduce heat to a gentle simmer, covered
Poach pears until they are just tender, about 10 to 20 minutes, depending upon the size of the pears, turning once
Remove from heat and allow pears to sit in liquid, turning again so that color is even, another 20 minutes
Remove pears from liquid to desert plates
Reduce liquid over medium high heat to a syrupy consistency and pour over pears
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of mint
© 2006 Wind Publishing
For more information on how to heal acid reflux the natural way, go to: http://www.refluxgoneforever.com
By: Charles Stewart Richey
About the Author:
When attempting to reverse the symptoms of acid reflux, diet is probably the most important consideration. That old cliché, “You are what you eat”, has never been more true. If you eat food and drink beverages which are acidic in nature, then it follows, that you will be acidic in nature, as well. If you eat a diet which mainly consists of so called “convenience food”, you don’t stand a chance of being alkaline.
In order to defeat the acid reflux condition, one must strive to correct the pH factor of the body. 7.5 pH is the ideal alkaline body level. You can test the pH level of your saliva with pH paper, which can be purchased at any pharmacy. Some medical authorities claim that all illness, including cancer, cannot exist in an alkaline environment. If that is true, it is certainly food for thought!
It is important to remember that the acid reflux condition could not perpetuate itself without a damaged esophagus. In order to heal this affliction, the esophagus must be allowed to repair. This can be accomplished by eliminating food and drink that are irritants and, or acidic. Avoiding anything which relaxes the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) is another important consideration. The LES is the muscular valve which separates the esophagus and the stomach. It is when this valve relaxes, that acid and pepsin splash up from the stomach into the esophagus and throat, causing acid reflux.
The hydrochloric acid in the stomach has been compared in strength, to the acid in a car battery. With acid reflux, the constant assault of acid causes little lacerations to develop on the lining of the esophagus. Until these lacerations have had a chance to heal, spicy foods, such as acidic tomato products, hot peppers, raw garlic and raw onions should also be eliminated from the diet. They just further irritate the condition. Smoking, drinking alcohol and eating chocolate also relax the LES, thus impeding the healing process.
The key to acid reflux recovery is to eat alkaline, easy to digest nourishing food until the esophagus has healed. Eating early, allowing at least three hours before lying down is an essential habit to develop. Eating slowly and chewing food completely in a relaxed, pleasant and stress free environment is of paramount importance, as well.
I have listed a few of my favorite hearty fall and winter recipes that I enjoyed during my own recovery period. Cooking meat, vegetables, fruit and shellfish in liquids produce delicious dishes which can be made quickly and easily. I have employed a technique called “braising” for the main dish below. It is one of my favorite cooking methods, because it concentrates flavor in a one pot dinner. I have also included a seasonal soup starter and a special desert to complete the perfect cold weather dinner.
Try doubling the main dish and desert recipes so that you can have them later in the week…..less time in the kitchen. Remember, that cooking from scratch instead of relying on convenience foods is a better approach to good health, in general. It’s also nice to know what you’re really eating.
I hope that you enjoy the following seasonal recipes. Even though I have cured myself of acid reflux, I still serve these wonderful hearty dishes on a regular basis. The entire family should enjoy these, too. Well, the children might not like the oysters, but you certainly will. This menu is great for entertaining, as the main and last courses are made in advance and the first course is a breeze. For those of you who live in warmer climes, remember that winter is a state of mind.
Bon appetite!
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH TURNIPS AND ONIONS
This is a rustic country-style dinner dish which truly embodies the concept of “Comfort Food”. Unlike thick cuts of meat, braising chicken takes a fraction of the time and the chicken absorbs all the flavors of the vegetables and liquids. Mashed potatoes are a perfect accompaniment. This is a serving for four and requires about an hour to prepare.
1 (3 ½ lb.) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
½ cup flour for dredging
Olive oil
2 medium sweet onions roughly chopped
4 medium turnips peeled and sliced into ½” pieces *
3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups white wine or dry vermouth
2 sprigs of thyme or ½ tsp. dried
1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and set aside.
Heat a heavy skillet to medium high and add enough olive oil to coat well
Brown chicken pieces skin side down and turn over in about 7 minutes (This can be done in two batches, if necessary)
Transfer browned chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm
Pour off all but 2 tbsp. of the fat and lower heat to medium low
Add onions and cook covered, stirring occasionally until soft and lightly golden
Add turnips and garlic and cook uncovered for five minutes stirring occasionally to keep onions from burning
Return browned chicken to skillet and mix with vegetables to coat both sides, arranging chicken skin side up
Pour stock and wine over chicken mixture
Sprinkle with thyme
Cover and lower heat to gently simmer until chicken is cooked through and turnips are tender, about 30 to 40 minutes
Transfer chicken and vegetables onto a serving dish
Reduce sauce over high heat, if needed, to thicken
Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste and pour over chicken and vegetables
Sprinkle with parsley
*Parsnips may be substituted for the turnips, or a mixture of the two.
CREAMY NEW ENGLAND STYLE OYSTER STEW
I have heard rumors that oysters are a bit acidic; however, they have never given me indigestion. I confess that this is a rather rich dish, but a small serving will give you more pleasure than pain. One has to spoil themselves occasionally.
1 ½ tbsps. unsalted butter
I dozen freshly opened oysters (or the freshest you can find) with liquid
1/8 tsp. celery salt
1 ½ ounces sherry
Splash of Worcestershire sauce to taste
Cayenne pepper
1 ½ cups whole milk with a little cream added
Chives, chopped
Oyster crackers
Into a double boiler place butter, oysters with liquid, celery salt, sherry and Worcestershire sauce (water in the bottom pan should not touch the top pan)
With a wooden spoon, stir until the oysters are just curling on the edges (do not overcook), about a minute
Pour in milk mixture and continue stirring
Remove from heat just before the boil and serve immediately
Sprinkle each serving with a little cayenne pepper
Garnish with chives
Offer oyster crackers on the side
POACHED ANJOU PEARS IN RED WINE
You have to plan a little ahead for this dish. The pears should be ripe, but still springy to the touch. Buy them a week ahead and place in a paper bag with a banana. Don’t ask me why, but this works. Choose pears with the stem in tact.
8 smallish red Anjou pears
Juice of one lemon
1 cup extra fine granulated sugar
2 cups red wine
¼ tsp. vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick
Carefully peel pears to the stem (the stem comes in handy for turning and for presentation)
Coat each peeled pear with lemon juice and set aside
Into a saucepan place the sugar, wine, vanilla and cinnamon
Stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved
Add pears and reduce heat to a gentle simmer, covered
Poach pears until they are just tender, about 10 to 20 minutes, depending upon the size of the pears, turning once
Remove from heat and allow pears to sit in liquid, turning again so that color is even, another 20 minutes
Remove pears from liquid to desert plates
Reduce liquid over medium high heat to a syrupy consistency and pour over pears
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of mint
© 2006 Wind Publishing
For more information on how to heal acid reflux the natural way, go to: http://www.refluxgoneforever.com
By: Charles Stewart Richey
About the Author:
Charles Stewart Richey is a self-educated expert on how to cure acid reflux disease by natural means. He has written an extensive report entitled, REFLUX GONE FOREVER, Natural Acid Reflux Remedies.
For free recipes, articles and information, visit: http://www.refluxgoneforever.com
Dec
20
The Ultimate Recipe for Pasta
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Everyone loves pasta. Part of the appeal of pasta is its versatility and variety. From a basic tomato based pasta recipe to stuffed ravioli to fettuccini alfredo, the variety of pasta recipes will make you feel as if you’ve been immediately transported to Italy.
Pasta has been around for centuries. It’s not only a favorite across Italy, but a worldwide staple as well. In Italian, pasta means, simply, “dough”. It’s made from a combination of wheat flour or semolina and water. People love eating pasta because it is packed with nutrients, is on its own practically fat free and is relatively low in calories.
Pasta is one of those foods that we always have at home because it’s easy to make, not too expensive and one of the most flexible dishes to be placed on a table. With roughly 350 shapes of pasta out there and even more pasta recipes available, you can serve a different pasta dish for, literally, every day of the year. Pasta is loved by young and old alike and is the perfect food for all occasions.
Quick, easy and delicious, recipes for pasta are the ideal comfort food. Here are some fast recipes for busy people who love tasty dishes.
15-MINUTE CREAMY FETTUCCINI ALFREDO
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese cubed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 stick butter softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces fettuccine cooked and drained
1/8 Tsp. fresh grated nutmeg
Directions
In a large saucepan, stir together the cream cheese, parmesan, butter, and cream. Heat, stirring, until smooth. Add hot, cooked fettuccini, and toss until well covered. Serve immediately, sprinkled with nutmeg.
AMATEUR LASAGNA
Ingredients
10 ounces frozen spinach
60 ounces spaghetti sauce, two 30 oz. jars
2 cups ricotta cheese, part skim milk
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, part skim milk shredded
1 egg beaten
8 ounces lasagna noodles
1/8 Tsp. black pepper
1/2 Tsp. oregano, optional
1/2 Tsp. basil, optional
1/2 cup vegetable juice cocktail
1/2 cup water
* Spaghetti sauce is available in a 30 ounce jar and also in smaller containers. For this recipe for pasta, I use about 1-1/2 to 2 jars of the Ragu Sauce in the 30 ounce container.
Directions
1. Thaw the spinach and squeeze dry.
2. In a large container mix the two cheeses, beaten egg, black
pepper, oregano and basil. Add the thawed spinach and blend well.
3. Use a 13 x 9 inch pan. Put a small amount of the sauce in bottom
and spread lightly to cover bottom. This keeps the lasagna from sticking as it cooks, and enables you to remove it easily in neat portions.
4. Place one third of the uncooked noodles, one third of the sauce
and one third of the cheese-spinach mixture. Make 3 layers this way, ending with the sauce.
5. Combine the water and vegetable juice cocktail or tomato juice.
Pour this carefully around the edges of the casserole, moving the noodles slightly with a spatula to get the liquid distributed evenly. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
6. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour to 1 and
1/4 hours. Remove foil and continue baking for a few minutes more, until lightly browned and bubbling.
7. Let stand for at least 15 minutes before serving. This lasagna can
be sliced with a flat edged spatula and lifted out in serving-sized portions.
PENNE WITH VODKA AND SPICY-TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
Ingredients
1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves — minced
1/2 t Crushed red pepper — or to taste
Sea salt
28 oz crushed tomatoes in puree
1 lb penne
2 tb Vodka
1 c Heavy cream
1/4 c Fresh flat-leaf parsley — chopped
Directions
In an unheated skillet large enough to hold the pasta later on, combine oil, garlic, crushed red peppers and a pinch of salt, stirring to coat with oil. Cook over moderate heat just until the garlic turns golden but not brown, 2 to 3 minutes. If using whole canned tomatoes, place a food mill over the skillet and puree tomatoes directly into it. Crushed tomatoes can be added directly. Stir to blend, and simmer, uncovered, until sauce begins to thicken, about 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 3 tablespoons salt and the penne, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook until tender but firm to the bite. Drain thoroughly.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Toss. Add the vodka, toss again, then add the cream and toss. Cover, reduce the heat to low for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the pasta to absorb the sauce. Add the parsley and toss again. Transfer to warmed shallow soup bowls and serve immediately. (Traditionally, cheese is not served with this dish.)
No matter, if you’re planning a fancy dinner party or simply want to enjoy a cozy evening at home with your family, impress you family and friends with these easy, fresh pasta recipes that you can whip up in minutes.
By: Arianna Peace
About the Author:
Pasta has been around for centuries. It’s not only a favorite across Italy, but a worldwide staple as well. In Italian, pasta means, simply, “dough”. It’s made from a combination of wheat flour or semolina and water. People love eating pasta because it is packed with nutrients, is on its own practically fat free and is relatively low in calories.
Pasta is one of those foods that we always have at home because it’s easy to make, not too expensive and one of the most flexible dishes to be placed on a table. With roughly 350 shapes of pasta out there and even more pasta recipes available, you can serve a different pasta dish for, literally, every day of the year. Pasta is loved by young and old alike and is the perfect food for all occasions.
Quick, easy and delicious, recipes for pasta are the ideal comfort food. Here are some fast recipes for busy people who love tasty dishes.
15-MINUTE CREAMY FETTUCCINI ALFREDO
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese cubed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 stick butter softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces fettuccine cooked and drained
1/8 Tsp. fresh grated nutmeg
Directions
In a large saucepan, stir together the cream cheese, parmesan, butter, and cream. Heat, stirring, until smooth. Add hot, cooked fettuccini, and toss until well covered. Serve immediately, sprinkled with nutmeg.
AMATEUR LASAGNA
Ingredients
10 ounces frozen spinach
60 ounces spaghetti sauce, two 30 oz. jars
2 cups ricotta cheese, part skim milk
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, part skim milk shredded
1 egg beaten
8 ounces lasagna noodles
1/8 Tsp. black pepper
1/2 Tsp. oregano, optional
1/2 Tsp. basil, optional
1/2 cup vegetable juice cocktail
1/2 cup water
* Spaghetti sauce is available in a 30 ounce jar and also in smaller containers. For this recipe for pasta, I use about 1-1/2 to 2 jars of the Ragu Sauce in the 30 ounce container.
Directions
1. Thaw the spinach and squeeze dry.
2. In a large container mix the two cheeses, beaten egg, black
pepper, oregano and basil. Add the thawed spinach and blend well.
3. Use a 13 x 9 inch pan. Put a small amount of the sauce in bottom
and spread lightly to cover bottom. This keeps the lasagna from sticking as it cooks, and enables you to remove it easily in neat portions.
4. Place one third of the uncooked noodles, one third of the sauce
and one third of the cheese-spinach mixture. Make 3 layers this way, ending with the sauce.
5. Combine the water and vegetable juice cocktail or tomato juice.
Pour this carefully around the edges of the casserole, moving the noodles slightly with a spatula to get the liquid distributed evenly. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
6. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour to 1 and
1/4 hours. Remove foil and continue baking for a few minutes more, until lightly browned and bubbling.
7. Let stand for at least 15 minutes before serving. This lasagna can
be sliced with a flat edged spatula and lifted out in serving-sized portions.
PENNE WITH VODKA AND SPICY-TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
Ingredients
1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves — minced
1/2 t Crushed red pepper — or to taste
Sea salt
28 oz crushed tomatoes in puree
1 lb penne
2 tb Vodka
1 c Heavy cream
1/4 c Fresh flat-leaf parsley — chopped
Directions
In an unheated skillet large enough to hold the pasta later on, combine oil, garlic, crushed red peppers and a pinch of salt, stirring to coat with oil. Cook over moderate heat just until the garlic turns golden but not brown, 2 to 3 minutes. If using whole canned tomatoes, place a food mill over the skillet and puree tomatoes directly into it. Crushed tomatoes can be added directly. Stir to blend, and simmer, uncovered, until sauce begins to thicken, about 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 3 tablespoons salt and the penne, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook until tender but firm to the bite. Drain thoroughly.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Toss. Add the vodka, toss again, then add the cream and toss. Cover, reduce the heat to low for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the pasta to absorb the sauce. Add the parsley and toss again. Transfer to warmed shallow soup bowls and serve immediately. (Traditionally, cheese is not served with this dish.)
No matter, if you’re planning a fancy dinner party or simply want to enjoy a cozy evening at home with your family, impress you family and friends with these easy, fresh pasta recipes that you can whip up in minutes.
By: Arianna Peace
About the Author:
Articles courtesy of the cooking site Pasta Recipes
Dec
19
Restaurant Secret Recipes
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Soul food has long nourished cash strapped African American families through generations. From slavery to today. But with the popularity of fast food, the once popular comfort food experience a slump in popularity for the past decade. But with the current economic woes, this popular southern cuisine is making a quiet comeback. With more cash-strapped families battered by the recession and the higher cost to eat, more families choose to prepare meals at home to save money. A University of Californian study revealed the average family of four can save over 53% off their monthly eating bill simply by preparing meals at home instead of eating out.
Soul food has the reputation of not only filling bellies, but staying with you longer. Such dishes as collard greens, black-eyed peas, southern candied yams and pinto beans have a long heritage as stick-to-your ribs dishes that has stood the test of time. More families are going back to these menu items not only for their staying power but for their low cost. For example a pound of dried beans cost an average of 79 cents a pound compared to a can of beans that cost $2.59 or purchase at a popular fast food establishment for $3.00 plus tax. This small example, gives you a glimpse of the money savings of cooking more meals at home.
This popular southern cuisine has brought many generation of African Americans through hard times and lean budgets. The popular comfort food continues to make a strong comeback, not only among African Americans, but through many non-African Americans. Free soul food recipe sites, along with cookbooks continue to grow in popularity. Cooking shows, videos and classes are starting to grow to meet the demand of a hungry public interested in preparing more meals at home.
Yes, cooking is making a strong comeback and soul food is in the middle of it. Such popular recipes as barbecue chicken and ribs, peach cobbler, southern candied yams, collard greens, black eye peas and sock-it-to-me-cake continue to grow in demand. More people not only find cooking meals at home saves money, they’re also finding a new creative side coming out. Many are going a step farther and enrolling in cooking classes and even cooking school.
By: Roy Primm
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Soul food has the reputation of not only filling bellies, but staying with you longer. Such dishes as collard greens, black-eyed peas, southern candied yams and pinto beans have a long heritage as stick-to-your ribs dishes that has stood the test of time. More families are going back to these menu items not only for their staying power but for their low cost. For example a pound of dried beans cost an average of 79 cents a pound compared to a can of beans that cost $2.59 or purchase at a popular fast food establishment for $3.00 plus tax. This small example, gives you a glimpse of the money savings of cooking more meals at home.
This popular southern cuisine has brought many generation of African Americans through hard times and lean budgets. The popular comfort food continues to make a strong comeback, not only among African Americans, but through many non-African Americans. Free soul food recipe sites, along with cookbooks continue to grow in popularity. Cooking shows, videos and classes are starting to grow to meet the demand of a hungry public interested in preparing more meals at home.
Yes, cooking is making a strong comeback and soul food is in the middle of it. Such popular recipes as barbecue chicken and ribs, peach cobbler, southern candied yams, collard greens, black eye peas and sock-it-to-me-cake continue to grow in demand. More people not only find cooking meals at home saves money, they’re also finding a new creative side coming out. Many are going a step farther and enrolling in cooking classes and even cooking school.
By: Roy Primm
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Roy Primm has written dozens of articles and soul food recipes online. For more food for the soul cooking tips, recipes and thousands of Brand Name Coupons go to Soul Food Recipes
Dec
18
Soup Recipes Guide
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Soup is a comfort food that can be found all over the world. Soup can cheer you up when you’re feeling under the weather, or help you fight the chill on a brisk day. Soup helps us to keep from overeating, but we are careful not to take too much soup. Soups are an excellent way to use leftover grains and beans. Soup is deliciously simple to prepare, quite a cheap meal idea, very nutritious and easy to digest. Soup makes a wonderful meal, and once you make a pot or two, you’ll discover it isn’t really that hard to make. Soups can serve as a main dish when they are hearty and filled with meats and vegetables. Soup can be transferred to a large bowl and kept covered in cling wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen for future use. Soup helps you include lots of vegetables in your family’s diet.
Soup recipes are always popular but they seem to become even more so when the weather starts to cool down. Soup recipes are versatile enough for any situation, on any day. Soup recipes are actually among the most forgiving of all when it comes to measurements, substitutions, etc. Soup recipes can be made for an appetizer, a lunch or dinner. Soup recipes are not necessarily used just for the winter time, or when you are sick. Soup recipes are warming, good for you and simple to make.
Soup recipes are usually stock or broth-based, like chicken noodle soup, or they can be creamy, like creamy mushroom soup. Chicken noodle soup is warming and pleasing and many of us have fond memories of the homemade chicken noodle soup we enjoyed as children.
Chicken soup can be enjoyed as an appetizer, as a meal in itself or as a comforting drink at any time of the day or night. Chicken soup comes in many varieties, including Asian, Mexican, Japanese, and Thai style soups and there are plenty of international stew recipes also. Chicken soup recipes are low in fat, even more so if you skim the fat from the top of the soup before serving. Chicken soup is cheap and easy to prepare, nutritious and easily digestible, making it a very good food for convalescing people. Chicken soup has been prescribed to cure colds, by draining nasal passages and through the blend of nutrients and vitamins that slow the growth of certain white cells. Cooking a bone in a chicken soup recipe can increase the amount of calcium in the soup recipe too.
Chicken Noodle Soup:
Ingredients:
2 cans chicken broth
2 cans water
1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp. crushed dried thyme leaves
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 stalk celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 cups cooked diced chicken
2 cups wide egg noodles
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
ground black pepper
Directions:
1. In a large stockpot combine the broth, water, poultry seasoning, thyme, celery, carrot, and onion.
2. Over medium heat, heat to boiling, stirring occasionally then reduce the heat to low. Add the cooked chicken.
3. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the noodles, cook until just tender (about 5 minutes). Stir in the parsley and pepper to taste and serve.
By: Delmondo Sorell
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Soup recipes are always popular but they seem to become even more so when the weather starts to cool down. Soup recipes are versatile enough for any situation, on any day. Soup recipes are actually among the most forgiving of all when it comes to measurements, substitutions, etc. Soup recipes can be made for an appetizer, a lunch or dinner. Soup recipes are not necessarily used just for the winter time, or when you are sick. Soup recipes are warming, good for you and simple to make.
Soup recipes are usually stock or broth-based, like chicken noodle soup, or they can be creamy, like creamy mushroom soup. Chicken noodle soup is warming and pleasing and many of us have fond memories of the homemade chicken noodle soup we enjoyed as children.
Chicken soup can be enjoyed as an appetizer, as a meal in itself or as a comforting drink at any time of the day or night. Chicken soup comes in many varieties, including Asian, Mexican, Japanese, and Thai style soups and there are plenty of international stew recipes also. Chicken soup recipes are low in fat, even more so if you skim the fat from the top of the soup before serving. Chicken soup is cheap and easy to prepare, nutritious and easily digestible, making it a very good food for convalescing people. Chicken soup has been prescribed to cure colds, by draining nasal passages and through the blend of nutrients and vitamins that slow the growth of certain white cells. Cooking a bone in a chicken soup recipe can increase the amount of calcium in the soup recipe too.
Chicken Noodle Soup:
Ingredients:
2 cans chicken broth
2 cans water
1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp. crushed dried thyme leaves
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 stalk celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 cups cooked diced chicken
2 cups wide egg noodles
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
ground black pepper
Directions:
1. In a large stockpot combine the broth, water, poultry seasoning, thyme, celery, carrot, and onion.
2. Over medium heat, heat to boiling, stirring occasionally then reduce the heat to low. Add the cooked chicken.
3. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the noodles, cook until just tender (about 5 minutes). Stir in the parsley and pepper to taste and serve.
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Dec
16
Soup is known to be a comfort food. Besides eating soup to get well or even to take the place of a meal when you are too lazy, you will find these soups are a delicious in so many ways. For the lovers of vegetables you will find that you can make great tasting vegetarian soup recipes.
You will find these myriad vegetarian soup recipes on the internet and also from cookery books that have soups listed down. Each of these soup recipes has lots of interesting ingredients and ways of making the soup.
The different types of vegetarian soup recipes will allow you to have a meal or a starter that is both filling as it is nutritious. You can find a great quantity of these recipes on the internet. For instance you can see how to make a soup like a black and red bean soup.
In this soup you will find that red and black beans are used together with chili powder and vegetable broth. The entire dish is simmered until you have a soup that is rich in flavor as the beans are soft enough to eat along with the broth.
For a fully vegetarian soup you can see about trying one of the vegetarian soup recipes that includes only fresh vegetables that complement each other. One such recipe for soups is that of a Butternut squash soup. In this soup you will find a mixture of vegetables that all contribute towards the taste. For instance you will see there are vegetables like celery, onions, butternut squash, potatoes, and carrots.
These vegetables and spices are left to slowly blend together as the soup simmers over the fire. You will find that you can also look for international style vegetarian soup recipes. These will include ones like a Thai peanut soup, Mega Veggie Soup and Brazilian black bean soup among many others.
In all of these vegetarian soup recipes you will find that you have the chance of adding or changing the ingredients which are provided on the recipes. You can by this method make these soups taste different.
While you may initially feel that any type of soup will not fill you up there are many exceptions to this rule. You can also find interesting vegetarian soup recipes which will provide you with a hint of meat in the soup for added flavoring and chunky texture.
The various vegetarian soup recipes that you can look through will provide you with the tools that you need to make delicious tasting side dishes, starter courses and very filling main meal dishes. The sheer variety of vegetarian soup recipes will allow you to expand the ever growing collection of recipes that you can collect for a complete vegetarian diet and lifestyle.
By: Muna wa Wanjiru
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You will find these myriad vegetarian soup recipes on the internet and also from cookery books that have soups listed down. Each of these soup recipes has lots of interesting ingredients and ways of making the soup.
The different types of vegetarian soup recipes will allow you to have a meal or a starter that is both filling as it is nutritious. You can find a great quantity of these recipes on the internet. For instance you can see how to make a soup like a black and red bean soup.
In this soup you will find that red and black beans are used together with chili powder and vegetable broth. The entire dish is simmered until you have a soup that is rich in flavor as the beans are soft enough to eat along with the broth.
For a fully vegetarian soup you can see about trying one of the vegetarian soup recipes that includes only fresh vegetables that complement each other. One such recipe for soups is that of a Butternut squash soup. In this soup you will find a mixture of vegetables that all contribute towards the taste. For instance you will see there are vegetables like celery, onions, butternut squash, potatoes, and carrots.
These vegetables and spices are left to slowly blend together as the soup simmers over the fire. You will find that you can also look for international style vegetarian soup recipes. These will include ones like a Thai peanut soup, Mega Veggie Soup and Brazilian black bean soup among many others.
In all of these vegetarian soup recipes you will find that you have the chance of adding or changing the ingredients which are provided on the recipes. You can by this method make these soups taste different.
While you may initially feel that any type of soup will not fill you up there are many exceptions to this rule. You can also find interesting vegetarian soup recipes which will provide you with a hint of meat in the soup for added flavoring and chunky texture.
The various vegetarian soup recipes that you can look through will provide you with the tools that you need to make delicious tasting side dishes, starter courses and very filling main meal dishes. The sheer variety of vegetarian soup recipes will allow you to expand the ever growing collection of recipes that you can collect for a complete vegetarian diet and lifestyle.
By: Muna wa Wanjiru
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Dec
16
Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes
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Sometimes getting dinner on the table seems like a daunting task, but with a little preplanning, it can be quick and easy and even save you money. These quick and easy dinner recipes make getting dinner on the table faster than ordering take-out!
This first recipe is great for the Mexican food lover. The soup and sour cream combine with the taco sauce and chilies to create a creamy but flavor filled sauce. The chips add a simple but nice contrast. You can control the spiciness of this dish by using either a hot or mild taco sauce.
Chicken n’ Chips
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 ounces sour cream
2 tablespoons taco sauce
1/4 cup chopped green chilies
3 cups cubed chicken
12 slices American cheese slices
4 cups broken tortilla chips
Stir together the soup, sour cream, taco sauce and chopped chilies.
In a shallow 2 qt baking dish layer 1/2 of the chicken, soup mixture, cheese and tortilla chips. Repeat Layers.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Serve the Chicken n’ Chips with Spanish rice, refried beans and a fresh, crisp salad.
The second recipe is an easy spin on the traditional comfort food of Beef Stroganoff. The aroma of the garlic cooking is fabulous. The flavors meld together very nicely.
Quick and Easy Beef Stroganoff
1 pound beef round steaks - cubed
1 onion chopped
1 4-ounce can mushrooms do not drain
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 teaspoons beef bouillon
3 cups water
4 cups medium egg noodles
1 cup sour cream
Spray a large pot with cooking spray. Cook beef, onions, mushrooms and garlic over medium high heat. Stir occasionally until meat is cooked through.
Add water, beef bouillon, egg noodles and sour cream to the meat mixture. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, turn heat down to low (do not cover). Cook on low for 5-7 minutes until pasta is desired doneness, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Let sit 4-5 minutes before serving. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
To round out this meal, serve with fresh rolls that are warmed in the oven and canned or frozen peas.
This third recipe is a stick to your ribs kind of meal. The stuffing gives this recipe a nice change of pace from your tradition meat and potatoes type dinner. This recipe is also very budget friendly.
Hearty Hamburger Casserole
1 pound ground beef
1 19-ounce can chunky vegetable soup
1 6-ounce package instant stuffing mix
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Brown beef in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain any fat and stir in soup. Set aside.
Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions while beef is cooking.
Spray a 2 qt baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon half of the stuffing into baking dish. Layer with beef mixture, cheese and remaining stuffing.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
This is pretty close to a one-dish meal, but to make it complete, serve with fresh, warmed rolls and a side salad.
These quick and easy dinner recipes should provide some variety to your dinner repertoire and at the same time get dinner on the table fast!
By: Barbara Pena
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This first recipe is great for the Mexican food lover. The soup and sour cream combine with the taco sauce and chilies to create a creamy but flavor filled sauce. The chips add a simple but nice contrast. You can control the spiciness of this dish by using either a hot or mild taco sauce.
Chicken n’ Chips
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 ounces sour cream
2 tablespoons taco sauce
1/4 cup chopped green chilies
3 cups cubed chicken
12 slices American cheese slices
4 cups broken tortilla chips
Stir together the soup, sour cream, taco sauce and chopped chilies.
In a shallow 2 qt baking dish layer 1/2 of the chicken, soup mixture, cheese and tortilla chips. Repeat Layers.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Serve the Chicken n’ Chips with Spanish rice, refried beans and a fresh, crisp salad.
The second recipe is an easy spin on the traditional comfort food of Beef Stroganoff. The aroma of the garlic cooking is fabulous. The flavors meld together very nicely.
Quick and Easy Beef Stroganoff
1 pound beef round steaks - cubed
1 onion chopped
1 4-ounce can mushrooms do not drain
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 teaspoons beef bouillon
3 cups water
4 cups medium egg noodles
1 cup sour cream
Spray a large pot with cooking spray. Cook beef, onions, mushrooms and garlic over medium high heat. Stir occasionally until meat is cooked through.
Add water, beef bouillon, egg noodles and sour cream to the meat mixture. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, turn heat down to low (do not cover). Cook on low for 5-7 minutes until pasta is desired doneness, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Let sit 4-5 minutes before serving. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
To round out this meal, serve with fresh rolls that are warmed in the oven and canned or frozen peas.
This third recipe is a stick to your ribs kind of meal. The stuffing gives this recipe a nice change of pace from your tradition meat and potatoes type dinner. This recipe is also very budget friendly.
Hearty Hamburger Casserole
1 pound ground beef
1 19-ounce can chunky vegetable soup
1 6-ounce package instant stuffing mix
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Brown beef in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain any fat and stir in soup. Set aside.
Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions while beef is cooking.
Spray a 2 qt baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon half of the stuffing into baking dish. Layer with beef mixture, cheese and remaining stuffing.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
This is pretty close to a one-dish meal, but to make it complete, serve with fresh, warmed rolls and a side salad.
These quick and easy dinner recipes should provide some variety to your dinner repertoire and at the same time get dinner on the table fast!
By: Barbara Pena
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Barb is an avid recipe collector and enjoys making quick, easy and delicious dinners for her family. Be sure to visit her blog Easy Dinner Recipes for more easy dinner recipes, crockpot dinner ideas and more!
Dec
13
The Foolproof Guide To Authentic Mexican Food Recipes
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Mexican recipes can often be elaborate and calls for much preparation. Some of the most elaborate dishes, in fact, needs days for preparation. United States is a popular place to have Mexican food, as it is widespread and a much favored meal. But their variation is often different from authentic Mexican food, nevertheless, still tasty. For the benefit of our readers, we have provided a free list of recipes at our simple and easy to navigate website. This can be accessed through: Authentic Mexican food recipes
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The fat content in American Mexican food is also slightly higher. Being American Mexican, it also comes in a super-sized portion. This is another point that is different in authentic Mexican food, as they usually come in relatively small portions, with much attention given to ensuring that the taste is savored and enjoyed slowly.
Authentic Mexican recipes are often very tasty. This is the main reason that people love eating Mexican cuisine. The combination of exotic spices, flavors and salsas turns the Mexican food fare into one that is greatly enjoyable.
Knowing the Mexican recipes can be elaborate to prepare, there is also comfort to discover that there are easier and simpler Mexican recipes. These are so simple and easy to prepare, that anyone can make them at home. The important thing is to get the ingredients and proportions right, and you?ll be savoring an unforgettable meal, at the comfort of your own home!
Simple authentic Mexican food recipes are also affordable to prepare as it is quick, fast and delicious. This is a better alternative to eating out, as you do know what goes into the preparation and cooking of the meal. You can also decide which ingredients you like best in the dish. Try to have a combination of ingredients to get the wonderful color into each dish.
Mexican food holds a special place as a great food choice for entertaining guests and good friends. It can be prepared easily and will be one that impresses your guests! It is hard to go wrong with the delicious salsas, crispy tacos and assortment of dips and sweet desserts you will find in Mexican cuisines.
In terms of authentic Mexican food recipes, one that is not to be missed is the salsas. The healthy salsas are low in sugar and vinegar, full of vitamins, tasty and fulfilling all at the same time. It is a stand-out Mexican dishes that is so well known throughout the world, that its presence on your dining table will make the meal even more enjoyable than ever.
Experiment with authentic Mexican food recipes and you shall be pleasantly surprised. The rich culture and traditional of the Mexicans are also something that one can appreciate with the good food that comes along with it. To learn more about authentic Mexican food recipes, please visit us at online-food-guide.com.
By: Michael Parkes
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Learn about the secrets behind authentic mexican food recipes:
The fat content in American Mexican food is also slightly higher. Being American Mexican, it also comes in a super-sized portion. This is another point that is different in authentic Mexican food, as they usually come in relatively small portions, with much attention given to ensuring that the taste is savored and enjoyed slowly.
Authentic Mexican recipes are often very tasty. This is the main reason that people love eating Mexican cuisine. The combination of exotic spices, flavors and salsas turns the Mexican food fare into one that is greatly enjoyable.
Knowing the Mexican recipes can be elaborate to prepare, there is also comfort to discover that there are easier and simpler Mexican recipes. These are so simple and easy to prepare, that anyone can make them at home. The important thing is to get the ingredients and proportions right, and you?ll be savoring an unforgettable meal, at the comfort of your own home!
Simple authentic Mexican food recipes are also affordable to prepare as it is quick, fast and delicious. This is a better alternative to eating out, as you do know what goes into the preparation and cooking of the meal. You can also decide which ingredients you like best in the dish. Try to have a combination of ingredients to get the wonderful color into each dish.
Mexican food holds a special place as a great food choice for entertaining guests and good friends. It can be prepared easily and will be one that impresses your guests! It is hard to go wrong with the delicious salsas, crispy tacos and assortment of dips and sweet desserts you will find in Mexican cuisines.
In terms of authentic Mexican food recipes, one that is not to be missed is the salsas. The healthy salsas are low in sugar and vinegar, full of vitamins, tasty and fulfilling all at the same time. It is a stand-out Mexican dishes that is so well known throughout the world, that its presence on your dining table will make the meal even more enjoyable than ever.
Experiment with authentic Mexican food recipes and you shall be pleasantly surprised. The rich culture and traditional of the Mexicans are also something that one can appreciate with the good food that comes along with it. To learn more about authentic Mexican food recipes, please visit us at online-food-guide.com.
By: Michael Parkes
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Micheal Parkes is an avid food enthusiast. He runs an informational website that provides food tips on authentic Mexican food recipes. To take advantage of this knowledge, make sure you visit http://www.online-food-guide.com for more fantastic tips about food.
Dec
12
Healthy Panini Recipes: Adding Variety to Your Old Boring Snacks
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Everybody loves snacking. Snacks give you enough energy to last an entire day of work. However, you cannot deny the fact that you need to be careful with your choice of snack foods. Women, who are very body-conscious, opt to follow a well-balanced diet to maintain their figure. For this reason, choosing healthy, low fat snacks are a priority. If you are confused about which food is right for your diet, give healthy, vegetarian panini a try.
Panini are the best “healthy” comfort food for busy people. They are simple to make and fun to eat. You do not need to be a chef in order for you to make a mouth-watering panini. Even kids can make their own cute little sandwich. You do not need to go to the grocery store in order for you to come up with a tasty panino. Ingredients can easily be found right in your refrigerator and cupboard. Preparation time is only a few minutes. It is also not messy to prepare a panini. Unlike cooking a full meal, your kitchen will not look like a storm passed through it. You only need simple kitchen utensils such as a knife, spoon, bowl, a chopping board and of course your panini press, griddle or grilling pan.
This is the safest snack to munch on if you are on a strict diet. That is why people do not get tired of eating them everyday. They are packed with sufficient nutrients that your body needs. It is undeniable that vegetables and fruits are the healthiest ingredients in all recipes. Your panini will be healthy and delicious if you use freshly-picked ones from your backyard or local market. Apart from being nutritious, panini also add variety to your everyday menus. You simply change your dressing or veggies and you can already have a different taste in your sandwich.
In preparing a healthy panini recipe, there is no need to shell out a big amount of money. Unlike with other foods where you have to buy expensive ingredients. In order to make healthy panini all you need are fresh vegetables, fruits and wheat bread. You can add meat, chicken or fish to your panini for extra protein and flavor. This will be an extra cost, however still a fraction of the cost of eating out and remember that panini are healthy. Hence, you can still enjoy gobbling a delightful sandwich without ruining your budget.
Panini can easily be packed full of nutrients. If you want your children to have a nutritious snack, you can just wrap up a panino for their lunch. It doesn’t even have to be grilled. It will still be packed full of nutrients and flavor. They can easily be put inside their lunchbox. Panini are also great to bring to the office. This is a great alternative to eating out. Panini are filling so you’ll be less likely to munch on junk food between your meals. You can simply place inside a sandwich bag and slip it in your tote. Certainly, you will have a great time gobbling your delicious panini during snack time. Your coworkers will definitely be envious!
When you plan to make one for yourself, experiment with the ingredients. Get some ideas from cookbooks or websites that offer panini recipes. Try to be adventurous with your preparations. Eventually, you can learn new and better combinations. Always remember to use fresh vegetables and fruits for a more delightful taste. Panini are also a great way to use leftovers. Just add them to your fresh fruits and veggies!
By: Sabrina Rocca
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Panini are the best “healthy” comfort food for busy people. They are simple to make and fun to eat. You do not need to be a chef in order for you to make a mouth-watering panini. Even kids can make their own cute little sandwich. You do not need to go to the grocery store in order for you to come up with a tasty panino. Ingredients can easily be found right in your refrigerator and cupboard. Preparation time is only a few minutes. It is also not messy to prepare a panini. Unlike cooking a full meal, your kitchen will not look like a storm passed through it. You only need simple kitchen utensils such as a knife, spoon, bowl, a chopping board and of course your panini press, griddle or grilling pan.
This is the safest snack to munch on if you are on a strict diet. That is why people do not get tired of eating them everyday. They are packed with sufficient nutrients that your body needs. It is undeniable that vegetables and fruits are the healthiest ingredients in all recipes. Your panini will be healthy and delicious if you use freshly-picked ones from your backyard or local market. Apart from being nutritious, panini also add variety to your everyday menus. You simply change your dressing or veggies and you can already have a different taste in your sandwich.
In preparing a healthy panini recipe, there is no need to shell out a big amount of money. Unlike with other foods where you have to buy expensive ingredients. In order to make healthy panini all you need are fresh vegetables, fruits and wheat bread. You can add meat, chicken or fish to your panini for extra protein and flavor. This will be an extra cost, however still a fraction of the cost of eating out and remember that panini are healthy. Hence, you can still enjoy gobbling a delightful sandwich without ruining your budget.
Panini can easily be packed full of nutrients. If you want your children to have a nutritious snack, you can just wrap up a panino for their lunch. It doesn’t even have to be grilled. It will still be packed full of nutrients and flavor. They can easily be put inside their lunchbox. Panini are also great to bring to the office. This is a great alternative to eating out. Panini are filling so you’ll be less likely to munch on junk food between your meals. You can simply place inside a sandwich bag and slip it in your tote. Certainly, you will have a great time gobbling your delicious panini during snack time. Your coworkers will definitely be envious!
When you plan to make one for yourself, experiment with the ingredients. Get some ideas from cookbooks or websites that offer panini recipes. Try to be adventurous with your preparations. Eventually, you can learn new and better combinations. Always remember to use fresh vegetables and fruits for a more delightful taste. Panini are also a great way to use leftovers. Just add them to your fresh fruits and veggies!
By: Sabrina Rocca
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Sabrina Rocca
Author: Easy Panini Recipes
For more great panini recipes and tips, visit http://www.easypaninirecipes.com. Easy Panini Recipes contains over 50 easy to follow, step-by-step panini recipes that will make anyone look like a gourmet chef!
Dec
12
Have Your Fill of Food and Cooking Articles at Lutongbahay.com
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Do you subscribe to food and cooking magazines? I used to. I love reading articles on food and cooking and eating healthy. I realized that it had become an expensive habit, though. I tried to cut costs by buying old issues of magazines, instead, and even previously-read magazines. Still, the cost adds up and these days every penny saved counts. Fortunately, I found a treasure trove of food and cooking articles at Lutongbahay.com. Now I can have my fill reading online.
Lutongbahay.com is the first ever and the only interactive cooking portal online that highlights Filipino regional food recipes and features international dishes, as well. Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike united by a passion for food and cooking gather at the site to try the thousands of recipes and interact through the discussion forum. Recipes not found in the vast data base may be requested for. Experts are available to answer questions. Each member can compile individualized cookbooks based on the recipes and create weekly meal planners that are ready to print out. A weekly e-newsletter keeps all members updated on the site and supplies fresh articles.
Indeed, Lutongbahay.com is a community I feel comfortable hanging out in. It feels like being with like-minded friends in a cozy neighborhood home. The big bonus is that this home happens to have a library filled with interesting articles that are all free to read online. Of course I couldn’t stop myself from settling down to have a good read.
One of the articles that immediately caught my eye was titled “De-Fattening” Your Recipes. Now that’s something I would really benefit from. Sometimes the craving for a certain dish is just so great despite the fact that I know it has a high fat content. Learning how to make any dish low fat – or at least lower fat – would make me feel less guilty and much healthier, too.
Now let me start from the end of the article because the last tip had me gasping then laughing out loud. It said, “Don’t follow directions.” Imagine that. Well, it did make sense. According to the article, you should remove, reduce or replace any fat in the recipe. Sometimes removing a fatty ingredient makes no difference at all in flavor, or is at least barely noticeable. If it’s not possible to remove an ingredient, replace it with a substitute. Fatty cuts of meat, for example, can be done away with in favor of leaner cuts. Butter can be replaced completely or partly with light sour cream or, better yet, non-fat sour cream. Half of the oil required can be replaced with unsweetened applesauce. In cakes, the oil can be replaced with liqueur, sherry, fruit juice or fruit puree. The article also recommends using “better” fat such as olive oil whenever appropriate. That I most certainly agree with. The flavor of extra virgin olive oil more than makes up for all the other fats removed.
It turned out that the article title was not just referring to fat content per se but to the fattening characteristic of certain food, as well. It, therefore, recommended cutting down on sugar, too, and switching to whole grains while adding more fruits and vegetables to the diet. After reading that article I felt eager to start experimenting with the recommended substitutions and start cooking healthy again.
Okay, I have to stop before I give a rundown of each and every article on the site. All of them seem so interesting. I also need to pace myself to ensure that I will still have something to read when I return to the site, because I do intend to return again and again.
So if you’re looking for something to read on food and cooking, visit Lutongbahay.com and get comfortable in their well-stocked library of articles. You’ll surely feel so at home that you would want to be a member.
By: Business Local Listings
About the Author:
Lutongbahay.com is the first ever and the only interactive cooking portal online that highlights Filipino regional food recipes and features international dishes, as well. Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike united by a passion for food and cooking gather at the site to try the thousands of recipes and interact through the discussion forum. Recipes not found in the vast data base may be requested for. Experts are available to answer questions. Each member can compile individualized cookbooks based on the recipes and create weekly meal planners that are ready to print out. A weekly e-newsletter keeps all members updated on the site and supplies fresh articles.
Indeed, Lutongbahay.com is a community I feel comfortable hanging out in. It feels like being with like-minded friends in a cozy neighborhood home. The big bonus is that this home happens to have a library filled with interesting articles that are all free to read online. Of course I couldn’t stop myself from settling down to have a good read.
One of the articles that immediately caught my eye was titled “De-Fattening” Your Recipes. Now that’s something I would really benefit from. Sometimes the craving for a certain dish is just so great despite the fact that I know it has a high fat content. Learning how to make any dish low fat – or at least lower fat – would make me feel less guilty and much healthier, too.
Now let me start from the end of the article because the last tip had me gasping then laughing out loud. It said, “Don’t follow directions.” Imagine that. Well, it did make sense. According to the article, you should remove, reduce or replace any fat in the recipe. Sometimes removing a fatty ingredient makes no difference at all in flavor, or is at least barely noticeable. If it’s not possible to remove an ingredient, replace it with a substitute. Fatty cuts of meat, for example, can be done away with in favor of leaner cuts. Butter can be replaced completely or partly with light sour cream or, better yet, non-fat sour cream. Half of the oil required can be replaced with unsweetened applesauce. In cakes, the oil can be replaced with liqueur, sherry, fruit juice or fruit puree. The article also recommends using “better” fat such as olive oil whenever appropriate. That I most certainly agree with. The flavor of extra virgin olive oil more than makes up for all the other fats removed.
It turned out that the article title was not just referring to fat content per se but to the fattening characteristic of certain food, as well. It, therefore, recommended cutting down on sugar, too, and switching to whole grains while adding more fruits and vegetables to the diet. After reading that article I felt eager to start experimenting with the recommended substitutions and start cooking healthy again.
Okay, I have to stop before I give a rundown of each and every article on the site. All of them seem so interesting. I also need to pace myself to ensure that I will still have something to read when I return to the site, because I do intend to return again and again.
So if you’re looking for something to read on food and cooking, visit Lutongbahay.com and get comfortable in their well-stocked library of articles. You’ll surely feel so at home that you would want to be a member.
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Dec
11
Vintage Recipes: Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Vegetables and Apple Spice Cake
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Comfort food is making a big comeback and what says comfort better than this old-fashion recipe for roasted pork tenderloin with vegetables meal? Perhaps adding another old recipe for an Apple Spice Cake for dessert. Yep, that’s it. Double comfort.
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN AND VEGETABLES
2 pork tenderloins, about 3/4 lb each
2 lbs red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
1 lb carrots, halved and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1 tsp sage
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Place tenderloins in a shallow roasting pan that has been lightly greased. Arrange the vegetables around the pork; drizzle with the oil. Combine the seasonings and sprinkle of the pork and the vegetables. Bake, uncovered, in a 450 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Stir the vegetables occasionally during the cooking process.
Makes 6 servings. 3-oz of meat + 1 cup of vegetables equals 331 calories, 40 g carbs, and 28 g protein.
APPLE SPICE CAKE
This is an old newspaper clipping from the Bedford Daily Times Mail of Bedford, Indiana. The clipping doesn’t say but I imagine the recipe was in an “Appleacres” ad. Appleacres is a local business there that specializes in apples from their own apple orchards.
Mix together 2 cups chopped apples, 1 cup sugar and let stand for 15 minutes.
Add:
1 egg
1 cup flour
1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup raisins
pinch of salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp soda
1/2 stick butter
Mix all together, pour into a greased pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Delicious!
Enjoy!
By: Grandma Linda
About the Author:
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN AND VEGETABLES
2 pork tenderloins, about 3/4 lb each
2 lbs red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
1 lb carrots, halved and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1 tsp sage
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Place tenderloins in a shallow roasting pan that has been lightly greased. Arrange the vegetables around the pork; drizzle with the oil. Combine the seasonings and sprinkle of the pork and the vegetables. Bake, uncovered, in a 450 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Stir the vegetables occasionally during the cooking process.
Makes 6 servings. 3-oz of meat + 1 cup of vegetables equals 331 calories, 40 g carbs, and 28 g protein.
APPLE SPICE CAKE
This is an old newspaper clipping from the Bedford Daily Times Mail of Bedford, Indiana. The clipping doesn’t say but I imagine the recipe was in an “Appleacres” ad. Appleacres is a local business there that specializes in apples from their own apple orchards.
Mix together 2 cups chopped apples, 1 cup sugar and let stand for 15 minutes.
Add:
1 egg
1 cup flour
1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup raisins
pinch of salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp soda
1/2 stick butter
Mix all together, pour into a greased pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Delicious!
Enjoy!
By: Grandma Linda
About the Author:
Grandma Linda is a collector of vintage recipes. She enjoys sharing them on her blog at http://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com
Dec
7
How to Make an Old Fashion Comfort Food Casserole: Sarah’s Beef & Macaroni Bake
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Sometimes we all just want a little comfort food. And in all honesty, most comfort food is tasty, easy, and economical which makes it perfect during some of the current situations we face. Here are some old recipes from my earlier years that make great comfort food casseroles. Enjoy Sarah’s Beef and Macaroni Bake the next time you need comfort. Who wouldn’t feel comforted by macaroni, cheese, ground beef, etc sprinkled with bread crumbs and baked?
SARAH’S BEEF AND MACARONI BAKE
1 1/2 to 2 quarts boiling water
6-oz elbow macaroni
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 can mushroom soup
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs
Add the 1 teaspoon salt and macaroni to the boiling water and stir until the macaroni is flowing freely. Cook until the macaroni is tender.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the parsley and onion. Cook about 3 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Blend in the soup and the 3/4 cup water. Heat mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in the 1/4 tsp garlic salt and cheese.
Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain off the excess fat. Stir beef into the cheese mixture. Drain macaroni. Add macaroni to the beef mixture. Turn into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
Enjoy!
By: Grandma Linda
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SARAH’S BEEF AND MACARONI BAKE
1 1/2 to 2 quarts boiling water
6-oz elbow macaroni
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 can mushroom soup
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs
Add the 1 teaspoon salt and macaroni to the boiling water and stir until the macaroni is flowing freely. Cook until the macaroni is tender.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the parsley and onion. Cook about 3 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Blend in the soup and the 3/4 cup water. Heat mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in the 1/4 tsp garlic salt and cheese.
Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain off the excess fat. Stir beef into the cheese mixture. Drain macaroni. Add macaroni to the beef mixture. Turn into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
Enjoy!
By: Grandma Linda
About the Author:
Grandma Linda is a collector of vintage recipes. She enjoys sharing these old-time recipes with others on her blog at http://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com
Dec
2
How many times have you wanted to make a particular chicken recipe or one of your heart healthy recipes and just couldn’t remember which recipe book it was in? If you have ever been in this kind of situation you will know very well what I mean. Without a recipe finder, it can be very difficult to look for the recipe you intend making.
So what exactly is a recipe finder? It is something that helps you find your recipes quick and fast; no matter if they are chicken recipes, healthy recipes, low calorie recipes, lunch recipes, baking recipes or any other. If you have a lot of recipe books, then you can keep a notebook with some pages reserved for each letter of the alphabet with which that recipe name begins. Or better still, invest in a folder and you can go on adding pages as you feel the need. Here, under chicken recipes, you can write the recipe name and the page number and book name it comes from if it a cookbooks recipe.
Or now in the age of the computer, you can create a file with all these details and this kind of recipe finder might be even faster than the manual one saving you even more time when you are looking for your healthy recipes or family recipes. All you have to do is use the find option by pressing the Ctrl and F keys on your keyboard simultaneously and key in the word or phrase that you are looking for. Very soon you will have located the recipes that you have been looking for.
Yet another recipe finder available is in the form of a search engine where you key in “healthy recipes” and are greeted by a great long list which will take you quite some time to sift through to get the ideal recipe you might be looking for. Another way is to visit recipe websites. Some provide you with recipe finders that let you browse by category whether it is chicken recipes, dinner recipes, recipes meals and the like; others let you browse by ingredients.
As the days get shorter and colder and winter approaches, we look for comfort foods. These foods are rich in fat and high in carbohydrates which can be devastating if you are asked to restrict yourself to healthy recipes. Mashed potatoes, macaroni with cheese, meatloaf and cakes are some of the hot favorites. If you make use of a recipe finder on the Net you are sure to find some free recipes that will provide you with substitutes for some ingredients which you should avoid.
While making mashed potatoes the next time, add some roasted cauliflower. Replace the whole milk and butter with some skimmed milk and some chicken brother which is low in sodium. Add a dash of salt and pepper. Thus you can make your own healthy recipes even if you are not happy with what the recipe finder on the Net gives you.
By: Clint Jhonson
About the Author:
So what exactly is a recipe finder? It is something that helps you find your recipes quick and fast; no matter if they are chicken recipes, healthy recipes, low calorie recipes, lunch recipes, baking recipes or any other. If you have a lot of recipe books, then you can keep a notebook with some pages reserved for each letter of the alphabet with which that recipe name begins. Or better still, invest in a folder and you can go on adding pages as you feel the need. Here, under chicken recipes, you can write the recipe name and the page number and book name it comes from if it a cookbooks recipe.
Or now in the age of the computer, you can create a file with all these details and this kind of recipe finder might be even faster than the manual one saving you even more time when you are looking for your healthy recipes or family recipes. All you have to do is use the find option by pressing the Ctrl and F keys on your keyboard simultaneously and key in the word or phrase that you are looking for. Very soon you will have located the recipes that you have been looking for.
Yet another recipe finder available is in the form of a search engine where you key in “healthy recipes” and are greeted by a great long list which will take you quite some time to sift through to get the ideal recipe you might be looking for. Another way is to visit recipe websites. Some provide you with recipe finders that let you browse by category whether it is chicken recipes, dinner recipes, recipes meals and the like; others let you browse by ingredients.
As the days get shorter and colder and winter approaches, we look for comfort foods. These foods are rich in fat and high in carbohydrates which can be devastating if you are asked to restrict yourself to healthy recipes. Mashed potatoes, macaroni with cheese, meatloaf and cakes are some of the hot favorites. If you make use of a recipe finder on the Net you are sure to find some free recipes that will provide you with substitutes for some ingredients which you should avoid.
While making mashed potatoes the next time, add some roasted cauliflower. Replace the whole milk and butter with some skimmed milk and some chicken brother which is low in sodium. Add a dash of salt and pepper. Thus you can make your own healthy recipes even if you are not happy with what the recipe finder on the Net gives you.
By: Clint Jhonson
About the Author:
So start searching the Net for healthy recipes now! The recipe finder is very useful and will help you collect a lot of good free recipes.
Nov
29
Seven days of diet recipes for your dessert and why it’s good!
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Desserts?!?! You are probably surprised to read about desserts when you are learning about a diet to destroy candida yeats overgrowth in your body. You may be thinking, “Sugar is my enemy, why are you torturing me with the idea of desserts?”
You are right! Sugar is the enemy, but I am here to tell you it is possible to enjoy somethig sweet while sticking to your candida diet. The key is finding recipes that contain allowable foods and promote ultimate health.
For many people, life just isn’t as fun without dessert. You can blame it on growing up during the days of Twinkies and Snickers or our society’s tendency to overload on sugar even during regular meals. Making dessert a comfort food to most people.
Because of this tendency we possess to enjoy something sweet, particularly following a meal, it can be very difficylt to completely eliminate dessert. In fact, studies have shown that people often fil when they are following overly restrictive diets, because it is too difficult to follow on a long-term basis. In other words, life just isn’t worth living without an occassional dessert!
Dessert helps you stick with a candida diet lifestyle for the long haul.
When you allow yourself some sweet treats from time to time, you are less likely to completely fall off the wagon, and directly into a yummy moist chocolate cake!
All joking aside, if you want to stay committed to this kind of diet lifestyle for your overall good health and quality of life and you do not want to go on and off the program repeatedly. Then, your goal is to stick with it, a legal dessert may be just the treat you need to keep you motivated and right on track.
Enjoy these candida-friendly dessert ideas and please let us know if you come up with any new candida recipes.
DOWNLOAD YOUR 7-DAYS OF DESSERT RECIPES
By: Paige Anne Carter
About the Author:
You are right! Sugar is the enemy, but I am here to tell you it is possible to enjoy somethig sweet while sticking to your candida diet. The key is finding recipes that contain allowable foods and promote ultimate health.
For many people, life just isn’t as fun without dessert. You can blame it on growing up during the days of Twinkies and Snickers or our society’s tendency to overload on sugar even during regular meals. Making dessert a comfort food to most people.
Because of this tendency we possess to enjoy something sweet, particularly following a meal, it can be very difficylt to completely eliminate dessert. In fact, studies have shown that people often fil when they are following overly restrictive diets, because it is too difficult to follow on a long-term basis. In other words, life just isn’t worth living without an occassional dessert!
Dessert helps you stick with a candida diet lifestyle for the long haul.
When you allow yourself some sweet treats from time to time, you are less likely to completely fall off the wagon, and directly into a yummy moist chocolate cake!
All joking aside, if you want to stay committed to this kind of diet lifestyle for your overall good health and quality of life and you do not want to go on and off the program repeatedly. Then, your goal is to stick with it, a legal dessert may be just the treat you need to keep you motivated and right on track.
Enjoy these candida-friendly dessert ideas and please let us know if you come up with any new candida recipes.
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By: Paige Anne Carter
About the Author:
For more information on this you can visit Candida Cure
and Permanently yeast free!
I am even inviting you to comment on my Blog
Nov
27
Best Meatloaf Recipe
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If hot meatloaf and baked potatoes conjures up memories of sunday dinner in your mummy’s kitchen, you certainly are not alone! Meatloaf is a beloved comfort food of those in every generation, and continues to be an evergreen favorite on the dinner table year after year. While all meatloaf recipes contain some of the same staple ingredients, meatloaf is a versatile dish that may be cooked and prepared in a giant range of ways . You can bet that no 2 recipes are the same, and each has its own unique flavour.
First, lets take a look at ingredients. Nearly all meatloaf recipes call for some type of ground meat, be it meat, turkey or wild game. Most will also contain some sort of bread ingredient,eg crackers, dried bread crumbs or crushed croutons. To complete things off, diverse spices are added to give each simple meatloaf recipe its own particular flavor. As an example, salsa is often added to create a southwest flavour, and barbecue sauce can be added to give your meatloaf a smoked flavour. As well as these kind of ideas, there also are many twists on meatloaf that may be used to create an entire one-dish meal,eg adding a mashed potato topping.
No matter the recipe, most meatloafs are quick and easy to prepare. Convenient small plates that don’t require prep might include bagged salads, fresh rolls from the bakery, vegetable blends that may be steamed in the microwave, or pre-cut fresh fruit mixes.
For those that prefer more traditional, home cooked sides, there are several different options that go well with meatloaf. Your best shot when it comes to selecting sides is adding ones which will compliment the flavour of your personal meatloaf recipe. Southwestern meatloafs often go well with sides that also have southwestern flavours such as mexicorn and mexican cheese blends.
Naturally, dinner should be a delightful time, so don’t feel like you have to stick with “matching” sides. And with the flexibility of meatloaf, you can easily experiment with new ingredients and flavour combinations to make a taste fully your own - one that may easily “match” fried green beans, deviled eggs, or any other side plate you might select.
Most meatloaf recipes are easily as tasty hot as they’re cold, and can be reheated for a repeat of dinner, or cut into sandwiches for a new taste. And naturally, there are lots of leftover meatloaf recipes out there, from easy chili, to shepherds pie, to tatertot casserole. So if you are prepared for a hot, home cooked meal that just might last you all week, then get out there and start attempting to find some simple meatloaf recipes today.
By: Clyde Audrey
About the Author:
First, lets take a look at ingredients. Nearly all meatloaf recipes call for some type of ground meat, be it meat, turkey or wild game. Most will also contain some sort of bread ingredient,eg crackers, dried bread crumbs or crushed croutons. To complete things off, diverse spices are added to give each simple meatloaf recipe its own particular flavor. As an example, salsa is often added to create a southwest flavour, and barbecue sauce can be added to give your meatloaf a smoked flavour. As well as these kind of ideas, there also are many twists on meatloaf that may be used to create an entire one-dish meal,eg adding a mashed potato topping.
No matter the recipe, most meatloafs are quick and easy to prepare. Convenient small plates that don’t require prep might include bagged salads, fresh rolls from the bakery, vegetable blends that may be steamed in the microwave, or pre-cut fresh fruit mixes.
For those that prefer more traditional, home cooked sides, there are several different options that go well with meatloaf. Your best shot when it comes to selecting sides is adding ones which will compliment the flavour of your personal meatloaf recipe. Southwestern meatloafs often go well with sides that also have southwestern flavours such as mexicorn and mexican cheese blends.
Naturally, dinner should be a delightful time, so don’t feel like you have to stick with “matching” sides. And with the flexibility of meatloaf, you can easily experiment with new ingredients and flavour combinations to make a taste fully your own - one that may easily “match” fried green beans, deviled eggs, or any other side plate you might select.
Most meatloaf recipes are easily as tasty hot as they’re cold, and can be reheated for a repeat of dinner, or cut into sandwiches for a new taste. And naturally, there are lots of leftover meatloaf recipes out there, from easy chili, to shepherds pie, to tatertot casserole. So if you are prepared for a hot, home cooked meal that just might last you all week, then get out there and start attempting to find some simple meatloaf recipes today.
By: Clyde Audrey
About the Author:
If you are looking for a simple meatloaf recipe, then search no further.
Nov
27
St. Patrick’s Day is nearing and you are probably looking for some tasty St. Patrick’s day recipes. The Irish has such a tasty way of preparing hearty comfort food; you do not have to wait for St. Patrick’s day to try all these tasty recipes.
Recipes for St. Patrick’s day is not that different from everyday Irish cooking. Here are two very tasty and easy St. Patrick’s day snacks for any party.
The first recipe is for a tasty dip. What would any party be without a good dip?
Tasty Cheese and Onion Dip
What You Need:
1 (15 oz.) jar Cheese Whiz 1/3 C beer 1/2 C onion, finely chopped
How to Make It:
Melt the Cheese Whiz in the microwave as directed on the jar label. Place the melted cheese in a serving bowl. Stir in the beer until well combined. Fold the chopped onions into the cheese mixture. Serve at room temperature or on a warming plate.
Serves: 16
Serve this dip with pretzels, cubes of bread or rye rounds and watch it disappear quickly.
This tasty dip can be served as a started in the form of a fondue. If you serve it as a starter serve it with cubes of tasty crusty bread. You can make your main course smaller after this as your guests will really tuck into the bread and will not be so hungry afterwards!
The next St. Patrick’s Day recipes are for tasty corned beef puffs. The puffs may be a little bit of a challenge if you have not made them before. The most important part is to stir the flour into the mixture until it forms a ball in the middle of the pot. Other than that they cannot really go wrong. It is actually much easier than it may sound. Try them once in advance and you’ll be able to make them for your guests with confidence!
Tasty Corned Beef Puffs
What You Need:
1/2 C flour 1/2 C rye flour 2 t parsley flakes 1/4 t salt 1/2 t + 1/8 t garlic powder, divided 1 C of water 1/2 C butter 4 large eggs, well beaten 1/4 C caraway seeds 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheesed softened 1/2 C mayonnaise 1/4 C sour cream 2 T chives, minced 1 t horseradish mustard 2 (2 ½ oz.) pkgs. deli styled corned beef, chopped 10 green olives, chopped
How to Make It:
Set the oven temperature to 400 degrees and allow the oven to heat while preparing the puffs. Place both types of flour in a mixing bowl. Add the parsley flakes and salt. Sprinkle in the 1/2 t of the garlic powder. Toss to combine the ingredients together well then set aside. Pour the water into a small saucepan. Add the butter and place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the water to a brisk boil and allow the butter to melt. Carefully add the flour mixture and stir until balls begin to form. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully stir in the eggs until well combined. Grease a large cookie sheet well. Drop the dough mixture by a tablespoon onto the prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle the caraway seeds over the top of each dough mound. Bake 18 minutes or until a nice golden brown. Remove to wire racks and cut a small slit in the side of each puff to allow the steam to escape. Place the softened cream cheese into a medium size mixing bowl. Fold in the mayonnaise and sour cream until well combined and the mixture is smooth. Add the chives and mustard and blend the ingredients together well. Fold the corned beef into the mixture until completely combined through the mixture. Add the olives and blend in well. Cut each puff in half with a sharp knife beginning where you made the original slit. Spread the filling onto the bottom half of each puff. Place the top half back on the bottom half of each puff. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serves: 24
If you are cooking corned beef for your dinner use small portion to make this filling instead of the deli corned beef. It will take 1/2 to measure out the same amount. Onions can also be added in place of the olives if you prefer.
Please do not be afraid of this recipe, once you have mastered it, it will become one of your favorite recipes, not only a St. Patrick’s Day recipes but a favorite recipe for all holidays and occasions. I hope you will enjoy these recipes for St. Patrick’s Day.
By: Hendrika Van Aardt
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Recipes for St. Patrick’s day is not that different from everyday Irish cooking. Here are two very tasty and easy St. Patrick’s day snacks for any party.
The first recipe is for a tasty dip. What would any party be without a good dip?
Tasty Cheese and Onion Dip
What You Need:
1 (15 oz.) jar Cheese Whiz 1/3 C beer 1/2 C onion, finely chopped
How to Make It:
Melt the Cheese Whiz in the microwave as directed on the jar label. Place the melted cheese in a serving bowl. Stir in the beer until well combined. Fold the chopped onions into the cheese mixture. Serve at room temperature or on a warming plate.
Serves: 16
Serve this dip with pretzels, cubes of bread or rye rounds and watch it disappear quickly.
This tasty dip can be served as a started in the form of a fondue. If you serve it as a starter serve it with cubes of tasty crusty bread. You can make your main course smaller after this as your guests will really tuck into the bread and will not be so hungry afterwards!
The next St. Patrick’s Day recipes are for tasty corned beef puffs. The puffs may be a little bit of a challenge if you have not made them before. The most important part is to stir the flour into the mixture until it forms a ball in the middle of the pot. Other than that they cannot really go wrong. It is actually much easier than it may sound. Try them once in advance and you’ll be able to make them for your guests with confidence!
Tasty Corned Beef Puffs
What You Need:
1/2 C flour 1/2 C rye flour 2 t parsley flakes 1/4 t salt 1/2 t + 1/8 t garlic powder, divided 1 C of water 1/2 C butter 4 large eggs, well beaten 1/4 C caraway seeds 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheesed softened 1/2 C mayonnaise 1/4 C sour cream 2 T chives, minced 1 t horseradish mustard 2 (2 ½ oz.) pkgs. deli styled corned beef, chopped 10 green olives, chopped
How to Make It:
Set the oven temperature to 400 degrees and allow the oven to heat while preparing the puffs. Place both types of flour in a mixing bowl. Add the parsley flakes and salt. Sprinkle in the 1/2 t of the garlic powder. Toss to combine the ingredients together well then set aside. Pour the water into a small saucepan. Add the butter and place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the water to a brisk boil and allow the butter to melt. Carefully add the flour mixture and stir until balls begin to form. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully stir in the eggs until well combined. Grease a large cookie sheet well. Drop the dough mixture by a tablespoon onto the prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle the caraway seeds over the top of each dough mound. Bake 18 minutes or until a nice golden brown. Remove to wire racks and cut a small slit in the side of each puff to allow the steam to escape. Place the softened cream cheese into a medium size mixing bowl. Fold in the mayonnaise and sour cream until well combined and the mixture is smooth. Add the chives and mustard and blend the ingredients together well. Fold the corned beef into the mixture until completely combined through the mixture. Add the olives and blend in well. Cut each puff in half with a sharp knife beginning where you made the original slit. Spread the filling onto the bottom half of each puff. Place the top half back on the bottom half of each puff. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serves: 24
If you are cooking corned beef for your dinner use small portion to make this filling instead of the deli corned beef. It will take 1/2 to measure out the same amount. Onions can also be added in place of the olives if you prefer.
Please do not be afraid of this recipe, once you have mastered it, it will become one of your favorite recipes, not only a St. Patrick’s Day recipes but a favorite recipe for all holidays and occasions. I hope you will enjoy these recipes for St. Patrick’s Day.
By: Hendrika Van Aardt
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Get more tasty St. Patrick’s Day recipes and other easy holiday recipes, go to Hendrika’s Blog and have a look. You can also get more St. Patrick’s Day snack recipes at Recipes For St. Patrick’s Day
Nov
23
Free Soul Food Recipes: Getting Better and Healthier With Time
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Free soul food recipes have changed and many people, especially medical experts, claim they’re slowly changing for the better. Those important changes have come in the way of not only ingredients but the way the meal are cooked and prepared.
The traditional southern cooking methods are slowly fading away like a block of ice in the July sun. For example, you’d have to look hard to find a recipe that calls for lard or other animal fat in their soul food recipe now. Most have eliminated cooking with lard or any animal fat in their recipes, a staple in all southern cooking a few years ago. Another healthy change you’ll find now is the words sautéing, pan frying and steaming. These words are turning up in more and more soul food recipes. Words like deep-fat frying, boiling and char broiling is getting harder and harder to find on these sites for a specific reason, health risks.
More recipes site owners and publishers are responding to the call for healthier dishes by not only health and medical experts, but the public as well. In the past southern food has had the reputation as tasty, comforting and satisfying. Unfortunately it’s also had the reputation of being unhealthy by most health nutritionist. With the new health changes taking place more people concerned about their health or who just want to eat healthier are finding their way back to soul food recipes.
The changes has also won new converts to southern cooking who might have avoided it for health concerns. Now with the lighter cooking methods and the elimination of certain ingredients proven as unhealthy, more people continue to flock to southern style meals again - without the guilt.
By: Roy Primm
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The traditional southern cooking methods are slowly fading away like a block of ice in the July sun. For example, you’d have to look hard to find a recipe that calls for lard or other animal fat in their soul food recipe now. Most have eliminated cooking with lard or any animal fat in their recipes, a staple in all southern cooking a few years ago. Another healthy change you’ll find now is the words sautéing, pan frying and steaming. These words are turning up in more and more soul food recipes. Words like deep-fat frying, boiling and char broiling is getting harder and harder to find on these sites for a specific reason, health risks.
More recipes site owners and publishers are responding to the call for healthier dishes by not only health and medical experts, but the public as well. In the past southern food has had the reputation as tasty, comforting and satisfying. Unfortunately it’s also had the reputation of being unhealthy by most health nutritionist. With the new health changes taking place more people concerned about their health or who just want to eat healthier are finding their way back to soul food recipes.
The changes has also won new converts to southern cooking who might have avoided it for health concerns. Now with the lighter cooking methods and the elimination of certain ingredients proven as unhealthy, more people continue to flock to southern style meals again - without the guilt.
By: Roy Primm
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See the top 20 soul food recipes voted by readers go to … Free Soul Food Recipes
Nov
22
Recipes for American Comfort Foods
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r you need a pick-me-up after a rough day or you want to celebrate a good one, you might find yourself rummaging around the kitchen for some good ole’ fashioned comfort food. For many of us, comfort foods are simple in nature and often times remind us of pleasant childhood times. Some people might associate good childhood memories with apple pie and ice cream, eggs and bacon arranged in the shape of a smiley face, or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. If you aren’t sure which comfort food YOU are in the mood for, I encourage you to read through the following recipes of popular comfort food favorites.
By: Patrick Carpen
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Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients:
4 cups of cooked, cut green beans
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 1/3 cup of French fried onions
1/2 cup of milk
1 tsp of soy sauce
a bit of black pepper
Directions:
In a large casserole dish, mix together the green beans, milk, cream of mushroom soup, soy sauce, pepper, and 2/3 cup of the French fried onions. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F (or until it starts to bubble). Remove from the oven and stir the beans well. Sprinkle the remaining French fried onions on top and put back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the onions start to brown.
Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
1/2 lb of Velveeta cheese
2 1/2 cups of uncooked macaroni noodles
3 tbsp of butter
1 qt of milk
Directions:
Melt the butter and pour into a baking dish with the macaroni noodles. Stir well until the butter coats all of the noodles. Cut the Velveeta cheese into chunks and add to the milk and macaroni mixture. Bake for about a half an hour at 325 degrees F.
Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients:
4 cups of boneless, skinless chicken chunks
2 1/2 cups of chicken broth (add more if you like yours very soupy)
1 cup of sliced carrots
1 1/2 cups of chopped potatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf (optional, but nice!)
Directions:
In a large stew pot, simmer the chicken in the broth with salt and pepper on a low heat for about thirty minutes. Add the bay leaf, chopped carrots, and potatoes and increase to medium heat. Cook for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes have softened. Make sure not to overcook as the potatoes will turn mushy.
Dumplings:
1 cups of flour
2 tsp of butter
4 tsp of baking powder
1/2 tsp of salt
3/4 cup of milk
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Slowly add in the milk and butter, then mix thoroughly. If you prefer, you can add a teaspoon or two of parsley flakes. Drop by the spoonful on top of the chicken and broth during the last 15 minutes of cooking and cover.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients:
3 cups of uncooked oats
1 1/2 cups of raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 1/2 cups of flour
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
1 cup of softened butter
2 eggs
1 tsp of baking soda
1/2 tsp of salt
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 tsp of vanilla
Directions:
In a large bowl, beat together the granulated and brown sugars with the butter until it turns creamy. Mix in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. When this is well mixed, add the oats, raisins, and walnuts. Stir well, then drop by the spoonful onto un-greased cookie sheets. Bake for about 12 minutes at 350 degrees F. Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet a few minutes before removing them to wire racks to cool completely.
By: Patrick Carpen
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Nov
20
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