Posted November 17th, 2008 by Doug Peters
1 15-20 pound turkey 1 Orange & apple quartered Salt and pepper
1 Quart water Vegetable oil 1 1/2 Sticks butter Onions cut into
cubes 1 Lemon thinly sliced 2 Stalks celery cut into 2 Mesquite
or hickory chips Inch cubes 1 Aluminum foil disposable pan 2
Limes quartered And roll of aluminum foil 1 Lemon quartered
Preheat charcoal grill to medium heat with most of coals on end
opposite where turkey will be sitting directly over. Wash and
rinse turkey, removing giblets. Dry with absorbant towels, a...
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Posted November 17th, 2008 by Doug Peters
It is that time of year again when everyone begins to think and
prepare for the large family dinner parties.
If this is the year that you have been chosen to prepare
Thanksgiving dinner for the entire family you may be feeling
overwhelmed. But, as long as you prepare and have everything
ready beforehand, your dinner could be that special wonderful
meal and will turn out to be a joyous time to remember for you
and your family.
Start planning your Thanksgiving dinner around Halloween. Yes,
that is...
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Posted November 17th, 2008 by Doug Peters
Thanksgiving Day has finally arrived it is now time to do the
last minute preparations, final cooking and welcoming of guests.
Thanksgiving Day:
Remove your prepared stuffing from the refrigerator and stuff
your turkey. Place extra stuffing in a separate pan for roasting
so that you will be sure to have plenty for all your guests.
Make sure you allow ample time for your turkey to roast. If you
have a large turkey and are stuffing it you will need to begin
early in the day.
Prepare all your veg...
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Posted November 17th, 2008 by Doug Peters
As Thanksgiving approaches and you begin to prepare for your
Thanksgiving turkey dinner you may be having questions about how
much turkey you need per person. Or how long does it take to
thaw a frozen turkey? Finally is the all important how long do I
need to roast my turkey. Here are three guides to follow to help
you achieve your perfect Thanksgiving turkey.
Turkey Serving Guide - How much turkey to serve per person
When planning your Thanksgiving turkey dinner it can be
overwhelming wondering...
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Posted November 17th, 2008 by Doug Peters
Herbal Rub Roast Turkey Dish This is a great thanksgiving dish
to make for you and your family
Ingredients: 1 13-Pound WHOLE TURKEY fresh or thawed 1 Medium
onion quartered 1 lemon quartered 1/4 Cup vegetable oil 1
Teaspoon dried thyme 1 Teaspoon dried tarragon 1 Tablespoon
dried rosemary 1 Teaspoon salt 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
Instructions: Preheat oven to 325. Remove giblets and neck
from turkey and reserve for broth.
Rinse turkey with cold running water and pat dry with p...
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Posted November 17th, 2008 by Doug Peters
This particular recipe is Phillipian. Here are the ingredients
you need to make a meal for 2:
4-6 Chicken Thighs 3 cups of Vinegar 3 cups of Soy Sauce Pinch
of Garlic (Optional) Rice (I use Uncle Ben's Instant Rice)
Warning: You can get very sick if you don't cook Poultry for at
least one hour!!
Directions:
1.Defrost the Chicken during the day. 2.Later in the afternoon,
place both 3 cups vinegar and 3 cups soy sauce in a medium sized
pan. Bring to a boil, and add chicken. 3.Turn the heat down t...
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Posted November 17th, 2008 by Doug Peters
Rabbit food. That's what my dad calls vegetarian cooking and
cuisine. Salads and vegetables ' can't be anything more to it,
can there? Oh, but there is. Vegetarian cooking is at least as
varied as 'regular' cooking ' and in some cases, far more
imaginative.
Nearly thirty years ago, Diet for a Small Planet, and the
follow-up cookbook, Recipes for a Small Planet hit the bookstore
shelves with a resounding thud that still echoes. While many of
the theories of protein complementarily that Frances M...
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Posted November 17th, 2008 by Doug Peters
A great way to learn how to cook some new things is to take a cooking class. If you cook once a week or are a professional chef, your cooking ability does not change the fact that you can still reap many benefits from taking a class. You should be aware, however, that you may run into a class that does not help with what you want to learn, or that you may simply leave and end up not remembering a thing.
Below, you will find more suggestions to help you get the best information from a cooking cla...
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Posted November 17th, 2008 by Doug Peters
Preface: Learn the culinologist curriculum to get help when you
enroll in a culinary school. Get names of a few great culinary
books.
The Research Chefs Association has mandated that education and
certification are two strategic goals for the future and has
created a new category of food professional - the "Culinologist
[TM]."
The culinologist curriculum will combine food technology and
culinary arts courses, allowing students to pursue a four-year
college degree. Presently, both Rutgers Univers...
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Posted November 17th, 2008 by Doug Peters
Preface: This article is intended to introduce you to cooking
schools and culinary institutes, and to give you a few things to
think about as you investigate a culinary education and career.
Do people like your cooking? Do the dinners you serve make
guests say "How lovely!" or "Mean spread, dude!"? Have you
worked your way through a recipe book or two? Do people tell you
that you ought to be "a chef or something"? Or do you just feel
like you could really get into food and hospitality? If the
an...
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Posted November 16th, 2008 by Doug Peters
You open the cookbook and see a recipe title or a photo that
tempts your tastebuds. Then you start to read the recipe,
realize the preparation is more difficult than you first
thought, and put the book back on the shelf.
Sound
Familiar? Well here's a simple guide to help get you started:
1. Abbreviations for Measuring
Tsp. = teaspoon
Tbsp. = tablespoon, which equals 3 teaspoons
C = cup.
Tip: Get a set of measuring spoons. The set will usually
have 1/4 tsp., 1/3 tsp., 1/2 tsp., 1 teaspoon an...
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Posted November 15th, 2008 by Doug Peters
Here are five rubs for meat and poultry that you can use. They
have little or no calories and they don't use any oil.
French Tarragon
Combine 1 medium shallot, minced 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2
teaspoons dried tarragon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely
ground black pepper
Pat onto 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of meat, poultry or fish and let
stand at room temperature 15 minutes before grilling or broiling.
Dijon-Fennel
Combine 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons fennel seeds,
crushed 1 clove...
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Posted November 14th, 2008 by Doug Peters
Everyone who has ever juggled home, family and kids knows how
difficult it is to create healthy meals when pressed for time.
Cooking healthy, delicious meals can be difficult, but some
advance planning can allow you to make the most of your cooking
time.
One way to cook healthy meals that are easy to prepare is to
plan your meals around several key foods that can be prepared in
large quantities and used in several different recipes on
consecutive nights. This method of making meals last is total...
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Posted November 14th, 2008 by Doug Peters
Taking care of the old ticker requires exercise and a decent diet. There's simply no substitute for either. We'll leave the aerobic concerns to more informed minds and stick to the stuff that goes in the gut, namely the heart healthy foods everyone needs to stay fit, and the heart healthy cooking techniques that keep them that way. There's no substitute for either of those either.
Low saturated fat, low cholesterol dishes are what we're after here, and hold the butter and other added fats. Th...
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Posted November 14th, 2008 by Doug Peters
The past few years have seen a bit of a resurgence of interest
in healthy living and healthy eating, and that is a good thing.
We all know that most people do not eat enough fruits and
vegetables, and that many people eat too much of the wrong
things - like sugar, salt and fat. Reversing this trend will
take some time and some effort, but starting with your own diet
is a great way to improve your health and your life.
The key to changing your diet, of course, is to change it in
ways that you can...
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Posted November 14th, 2008 by Doug Peters
This article specially written for your kids. It will help to make better idea for healthy and right food recipes for your children. Now there is no need to be scared for selecting food. There are so many kinds of foods available which are specially cooked for making your child healthy and energetic.
But some bad foods available in the market can leave bad impression in child health as well. Such like fast foods and snacks is harm for kids if taken in more quantity and could result in our childr...
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Posted November 14th, 2008 by Doug Peters
There's nothing very difficult about cooking for your baby. It
just requires a little extra care and attention in the
preparation of the ingredients.
Here's the basic procedure:
1. PREPARE YOURSELF Always wash your hands with soap and hot
water and dry them with a clean towel before you start cooking.
Likewise, carefully wash your equipment (blender, pots, bottles,
etc.) before use.
2. PREPARE THE FOOD Always wash, peel and dice fruit and
vegetables before cooking. If there are any seeds/stones...
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Posted November 14th, 2008 by Doug Peters
Rotisserie cooking is both a fun, and healthy way to cook meals for you and for family members. It's a kind of cooking that can be done on a grill outside, as well as on indoor models made for the same purpose. Either way, it will provide you with some delicious food.
The Grill
A good way to get great-tasting rotisserie cooking is to use your charcoal or gas barbeque with a special kit. These devices can he attached to the grill of your barbeque and are easy to use. You only need a few things: t...
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Posted November 14th, 2008 by Doug Peters
Nowadays everybody wants to save time and keep a healthy lifestyle.
We are all aware of the importance of healthy cooking and healthy eating.
The challenge of keeping a busy yet healthy lifestyle had brought many to look for shortcuts, tips and ideas.
I have listed below a few of the most helpful tips to keep healthy on the run.
Top Healthy Cooking Tips
1. Eat more fruit and vegetables. To keep valuable nutrients and colors of your vegetables, microwave, stir-fry or steam your vegetables instead...
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Posted November 14th, 2008 by Doug Peters
It's that time again. Our "babies" have gone off to University and Student life full of excitement at the prospect of wall to wall freedom and fun!
As parents we can only hope they will fit at least SOME studies into their busy student schedule of last night partying and long lie-ins. We have to accept the last thing on their minds for a few weeks is going to be cooking and using the kitchen.
With a lot of emphasis being put on "healthy eating" and "healthy lifestyles" just now it's not easy t...
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