Archive for December 2009
Heart Healthy Chicken Chili
December 27, 2009 | 
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There’s nothing quite like a hot bowl of chili to take the chill off your bones. When it’s cold outside, you need something good and hearty to warm you up inside. But that doesn’t mean you can’ find a healthy dinner recipe to prepare this favorite family treat. The one I’m going to share with you, takes a little time, but prepares enough for 10. It’s great for serving to a small crowd but I make it for my family of five and we can easily eat on it for two days. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Low Calorie, Recipes | 
Tags: Chicken Chili, fiber, Healthy Dinner, Low Calorie, protein, Recipes | 
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Shortcake Recipe
Preparation time: 40 minutes
serves 8-10 pieces
Shortcakes are one of the most famous bakery items which look very attractive and tempting. Here a strawberry shortcake recipe is given which is prepared with sponge cake hence these shortcakes are very soft. To make more soft and juicy shortcake pour some orange juice or syrup onto the plain sponge and then make shortcakes. You can make other flavor of shortcake with the same recipe. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Desserts, Recipes | Tags: bakery, juicy, recipe, Shortcake, soft, strawberry | No Comments »
Positive Health Benefits of Daily Coffee Drinking
There are so many people regularly addicted to their morning cup of Coffee, which in the past has been a matter of controversy. Recent studies have shown that that health professionals recommend drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day because it provides a significant number of positive payoffs, and the list is growing longer and longer! Isn’t that great news?
One of the only things to take into consideration about daily coffee consumption is whether or not you are sensitive to caffeine. If you are someone who has issues with anxiety, caffeine can increase the risk of a panic attack or anxiety issues. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Coffee | Tags: antioxidants, anxiety, caffeine, cirrhosis, Coffee, colon cancer, Daily, decaffeinated, diabetes, Disease Prevention, Drinking, free radical, gallstones, Health Benefits, Parkinson, premature aging | No Comments »
Various Types of Chocolate
Chocolate is a very popular snack and desert. Most people are aware of the three main types (dark, milk and white.) They frequently however do not understand the differences between them. It is important because many people have strong opinions about chocolate. If you’re buying a gift or having them for desert, you should be aware of people’s tastes. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Chocolate | Tags: Chocolate, cocoa butter, cocoa powder, dark, milk, Various Types, white | 2 Comments »
French Onion Soup
French onion soup is one of the most celebrated in the world, yet its full possibilities are often overlooked. It makes an excellent entree for a family supper or a fine conclusion to a late evening gathering. Embellished with freshly grated Gruyere and crusty sourdough bread, the rich beef broth and sweet onion rings make a substantial meal. All you need to add are a crisp green salad and a fresh fruit dessert. This recipe should be served casserole style. Let it brew unattended in an ovenware pot until ready for its last-minute garnish. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Recipes, Soups | Tags: beef broth, Bread, French Onion, recipe, Soup, sweet onion | No Comments »
Fruit Salad Making Tips
One of the most delicious desserts is actually the fruit bowl or the so called fruit salad. It is very much similar to the fruit platter, except for the fact that the fruit salad has a dressing, while a platter of fruits are just an assortment of cut fruits arranged on a plate. All over the world, the fruit salad can be considered as a favorite dessert, not only because of the sweet taste it provides, but also because of the many health benefits one gets from eating it. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Desserts, Salads | Tags: appetizer, apples, blueberries, fruit platter, Fruit Salad, grapes, peaches, pineapples, strawberries, sweet, taste, Tips | No Comments »
Lemon Vanilla Apple Pie
Yes, it is as American as Apple Pie, but you are in for a tasty surprise with this new twist. Makes one 9 inch double-crust deep-dish pie; Serves 8
For The Pastry
2 2/3 cups (13 ½ oz/425 g)
all-purpose (plain) flour
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (4 oz/125 g) vegetable
shortening, chilled and diced
½ cup (4 oz/125 g) cold
unsalted butter, diced
1 egg
3-4 tablespoons ice water Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Desserts, Recipes | Tags: Apple Pie, Lemon Vanilla, recipe, topping, Whipped Cream | 1 Comment »
