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Apple Breads From Grandma's Old Tin Recipe Box: Apple Bran Muffins and Dutch Apple Bread

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:54:35 -0600

Remember how you could always count on delicious aromas and special treats at Grandma's house? Bring those memories to life and share them with your family and friends by baking up some delicious Dutch Apple Bread and Apple Bran Muffins. This muffins are a good way to sneak bran, therefore fiber, into your family's diet. With the cinnamon, applesauce, and nuts, they probably won't even realize they are consuming healthy fiber. The Dutch Apple Bread with it's topping is like a heavenly dessert. APPLE BRAN MUFFINS cups bran flakes cereal cup milk skim is healthier cups all-purpose flour tbsp sugar tsp baking powder tsp cinnamon tsp salt eggs, slightly beaten cup unsweetened applesauce tbsp salad oil tsp vanilla extract cup toasted almonds, chopped walnuts also work well Preheat oven to degrees. Grease muffin pan cups and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the bran flakes and milk. Let mixture stand for minutes. In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, b...

3 Great Recipes You Can Try with Your Kids

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:43:52 -0600

When it comes to learning and having fun at the same time, is there a better place than the kitchen? Cooking with your kids can be a great way to get them involved in the backstage of food preparation, while they enjoy themselves and distinguish the unique taste of what has been achieved through work and patience. "What if I don't know how to cook very well?", you may ask yourself. Well, don't worry: we don't provide cooking classes for kids only. Among the different programs we offer, one has been specially thought for parents and their kids, so they can learn and have fun together. Meanwhile, we have prepared easy recipes for you to share with them. We'll start with a drink, we'll continue with a meal, and finally, we'll have a dessert. Banana Berry Smoothie RECIPE INGREDIENTS cups orange juice cups frozen mixed berries cup sliced ripe banana cup vanilla yogurt cup dry milk tablespoon sugar Mix all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Vegetab...

Boiled Crawfish Recipes - the Secret is in the Crawfish Pot

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:44:26 -0600

The right crawfish pot is a great beginning to fabulous boiled crawfish recipes. All of us wanna-be 'Food Network' chefs want to emulate our favorite cooks but always slack on the needed kitchen equipment. We fake it and use whatever is near and dear, but who knows just how great that recipe could have been? Crawfish is one of the funniest looking crustaceans you'd ever want to meet. And no matter how strange looking they are, once you remove them from the crawfish pot and start eating, you completely forget about looks. Do I Really Want A Mud Bugger? Crawfish otherwise known as mud buggers or crayfish are from the shrimp and lobster family with a hard outer shell and small meager meat in the claw. They are harvested from swamps, bayous and lakes and are one of the most important and popular elements of the Louisiana cuisine. Boiling is the most popular form of cooking crawfish and that's what makes the crawfish pot such an important part of boiled crawfish recipes. Just how sig...

Using Chocolate as a Cooking Ingredient

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:45:06 -0600

Using chocolate as an ingredient is a great way to add richness and bite to your cooking or baking. Chocolate is America's favorite flavor. How can you go wrong with chocolate-flavored desserts and pastries? Cooking and baking with chocolate can be made simple, following a few general guidelines for handling chocolate. Storing Chocolate ProperlyChocolate should be stored in a cool, dry place where there are relatively insignificant temperature fluctuations and in an area that is far from direct sunlight. Chocolate should be contained in its original wrapping or tightly wrapped in foil, so that it does not absorb moisture. As much as possible, do not store chocolate in the refrigerator because its sugar rises up and crystallizes. Dark chocolate has a longer shelf life than milk or white chocolate, usually can retain its flavor for several years. White and milk chocolate should only be kept in storage for a year or less. If your place can get very hot and melt the chocolate wh...

How to Make a Dijon Pork Tenderloin with Rhubarb Sauce and Tasty Onion Baked Pork Chops

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:51:31 -0600

Lean pork is a healthy meat we can enjoy without guilt. If you are looking for new and different ways to prepare pork, here are some suggestions for your recipe file. This Pork Tenderloin recipe uses Dijon mustard for a bit of a tang and is served with a Rhubarb Sauce. This makes for a very tasty main course. The Tasty Onion Baked Pork Chops are quick and easy for making a meal in a hurry. Both of these recipes are diabetic friendly. DIJON PORK TENDERLOIN WITH RHUBARB SAUCE lb pork tenderloin roast cup Dijon mustard garlic cloves, minced tsp rosemary tsp salt tsp black pepper SAUCE: cups sliced rhubarb cup orange juice cup SPLENDA tbsp cider vinegar Preheat oven to degrees. Spray a roasting pan and rack with non-stick cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine mustard, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Rub over the pork tenderloin. Place pork on rack of prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, hour to hour and minutes or until a meat the...

The Recipe for a Perfect Wedding Favor

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:52:08 -0600

We've all left weddings with them: a small picture frame; a chocolate bar with the bride & groom's married name on the wrapper; even a monogrammed match box. Where do these tokens of thanks end up? Under the car seat, in the junk drawer or, yes, in the garbage are you supposed to keep the wrapper once you've eaten the chocolate?. Though they have become a standard of a traditional wedding, the wedding favor has really lost its edge over the years. Of course you could drop a few extra bucks per person on something more impressive, but is it worth it? A wedding favor doesn't need to be flashy or expensive. In this case, the sentiment "it's the thought that counts," really means something. You can say "thanks" to the family and friends who help you celebrate your big day with a small gift that "gives" forever: a recipe.First, you have to pick the right recipe. Here are some suggestions:Go with something regional or seasonal: Does your family put its own twist on a favorite regional...

How to Make a Really Different Pasta Dish? Make this Old Fashion Chili Lasagna

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:42:07 -0600

I got this recipe many years ago from a Home Economics teacher. It is an excellent dish for those who like things spicy. For the uninitiated, use less chili powder. This is a good dish for pitch-in meals, potlucks, church socials, etc. as it feeds several. It is also just a good family dish. It makes a great meal when you add a salad. For dessert serve something light and cool like the Pineapple Mallow recipe below.CHILI LASAGNA pkg lasagna noodles lb ground beef cup chopped green bell pepper cup chopped onion can diced tomatoes with the juice cup chili powder -oz cans tomato sauce tsp salt tsp black pepper pkg -oz cheese slices, cut into stripsCool lasagna noodles according to the package directions and drain well.Preheat oven to degrees.Saute beef, bell pepper, and onion in a skillet for minutes or until the beef is browned and the veggies are crisp tender. Drain. Return mixture to the pan and add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, sa...

The Warm Beef Salad With Citrus Recipe

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:38:55 -0600

Preparation time: minutes Total cooking time: minutes Serves: Ingredients for the warm beef salad with citrus recipe:oil, for cooking g lb rump or sirloin steak, cut into thin strips onion, sliced cloves garlic, crushed teaspoon grated fresh ginger teaspoon grated lemon rind see Hint teaspoon grated orange rind tablespoon lemon juice tablespoon orange juice g oz. rocket leaves g V oz. snow pea sprouts lemon, segmented orange, segmentedDirections for the warm beef salad with citrus recipe:. When trying the warm beef salad with citrus recipe you should first start by heating the wok until will be very hot. Then add tablespoon of the oil and swirl it around to coat the side. Stir-fry the beef in batches until well browned, adding more oil when necessary. Remove all the beef from the wok and set aside.. Reheat the wok, add tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the onion, the garlic and the ginger for minutes. After that return the meat to the...