As Easter draws near, we’re often left scrambling trying to find the right ham recipe for Easter dinner, or even the right demi-glaze to make for that ham. What about dessert? Surely you’re going to need a great dessert recipe, right? 1) Cinnamon Pork Roast Serves 6 Ingredients: • 3-1/2 to 4 pounds boneless center-cut… Read More »
A vegan lifestyle is not without its risks. Some people might approach it with the attitude that cutting animals out of their diets and calling it a day is good enough. However, there are some unfortunate differences that can result when we make a change like cutting out animal proteins from our diets. One particularly… Read More »
One of the things most vegans dread hearing is the question, “If you don’t eat meat, how in the world do you get enough protein?” For some reason, the rest of the world seems to forget that there are such things as plant proteins. While they may at times seem to build more lean muscle,… Read More »
Most egg dishes are quick and easy enough for kitchen novices to prepare. And, to help you slim down, eggs are nutrient dense. They contain a good proportion of needed nutrients compared to their calorie count -; 75 in a Large egg. In addition to their high-quality protein and a wide assortment of other nutrients,… Read More »
Peanut butter has been a pantry and sandwich staple in households for generations. However this beloved American icon is more than a spread destined to partner with jelly. Peanut butter is also a nutrient dense food that is sometimes overlooked as part of a healthy lifestyle. Incorporating peanut butter into a variety of dishes and… Read More »
Are you an old pro when it comes to making delicious desserts? Do your guests rave about your cakes and pies? The next time you have company over for dessert, why not try something different. Chocolate fondue has been in and out of fashion since the seventies and most people have tried it at least… Read More »
Milder weather not only means blue skies and blooming flowers, it’s the start of outdoor gatherings. It’s also a great excuse to switch up the menu. Salads and kabobs are favorites during warmer months and canned fruit can easily enhance a recipe. Canned Bartlett pears are always ripe, ready to eat and contain virtually no… Read More »
The latest food guide at MyPyramid.gov is still based on grain foods, but now it recommends from nine to thirteen servings of fruits and veggies a day along with more servings of legumes -; dried beans and peas, lentils and the like. It’s not an impossible task, not if you combine several items in a… Read More »
Do you have an interest in cooking? Or, are you interested for some of the low carb chicken recipes? If so, then you have found the right page for your need. Why? Obviously, it is for the main reason that in this article you will find two of the favorite low carb chicken recipes that… Read More »
Traditionally, tandoori dishes are cooked in a tandoor, an oval shaped clay oven with a small fire in the bottom. The heat rises gradually but ultimately reaches a much higher temperature than a barbeque. A tandoor is normally used to cook naan bread, meats and kebabs (meat or paneer). The bread is stuck to the… Read More »
The phrase “pass the bacon” is beginning to have a more nutritious meaning for millions of health-conscious Americans incorporating Canadian bacon into their diets. Best known as an ingredient in Eggs Benedict, Canadian bacon’s recent rise in popularity stems from the low-carbohydrate diet craze. Although carb counting is no longer as fashionable, Canadian bacon remains… Read More »
California and Italy have much in common, which explains why many simple Italian dishes featuring fresh ingredients are popular in the Golden State. One dish that deliciously merges the Old World with the new is California-Style Buttered Pasta. While red sauce is the most familiar match for Italian pasta, as you move into Northern Italy… Read More »
When bread makers first came out years back people felt that all you could use them for was plain white bread. Well that is not even close to being true any more. There are now dozens of fantastic recipes available for all kinds of bread. What you will find is that the ingredients you use… Read More »
When it comes to cooking, nothing can make a dish sing like fresh ingredients. This extends from the meat, vegetables and grains to the spices and herbs used. Speaking of herbs, here are a few that are popular in a variety of cuisines. You might use some of them yourself. Using Herbs Many of us… Read More »
One way to preserve the herbs that you have so painstakingly grown is to dry them. There is more than one technique used for the drying process. We will discuss the options here so you can get the best flavor and oils from your leaves. Herbs are a way to add extra zest to foods… Read More »