Posted March 21st, 2011 by Doug Peters
More and more people are getting fat. The incidence of obesity, heart diseases, diabetes and artherosclerosis are rising in the United States, Europe and Asia. This is mainly due to the fact that our lifestyles have become pretty much sedentary, and our diets have mainly consists of downing fats, salts, and sugar. The fast-food industry, with the likes of McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza hut, have been raking in lots of money out of people's gluttonous desires. And the next ...
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Posted March 21st, 2011 by Doug Peters
Everybody wants to lose weight by eating healthy. But have you ever thought about losing weight by cooking healthy? The problem with fast food and takeouts is that they are often fried, oily, with too much sugar or preservatives in them, but with little nutrients. Eating right may be the first step for a healthier lifestyle, but cooking healthy will allow for an easier adjustment to maintaining that lifestyle in the long run. Another advantage is that cooking allows you to be creative with your ...
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Posted March 21st, 2011 by Doug Peters
We use many of the recipes of South Beach diet and several years ago we were strictly on that diet until we reached our target weights. Now we blend the Latin cooking with at times using recipes from the South Beach books. The use of the Waterless steam control cookware is perfect for these recipes as well. Of course this would be true of any of the great successful diet regimens out there. Whether Weight Watchers, South Beach or whatever, as long as there are lots of healthy vegetables, ...
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Posted March 21st, 2011 by Doug Peters
The lowly little cupcake has taken on a life of its own. But you don't have to buy them at the bakery. Make your own at home with this old fashion cream-filled chocolate cupcake recipe topped with Karen's Buttercream Frosting. The kids will love them; they make a great after school snack. They are perfect for pitch-ins, reunions, etc. This is an old Iowa cupcake recipe. CREAM FILLED CUPCAKES 2 1/2 cups unsifted flour2 cups sugar1 tsp baking powder1/3 cup cocoa1/4 tsp salt2 eggs1 cup vegetable ...
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Posted March 21st, 2011 by Doug Peters
Got a craving for BBQ pork but you're not sure how to make it? Well with a few ingredients, some of your handy kitchen appliances, and a little of your time you'll have some of the best tasting BBQ pork that you'll be able to share with your family and friends any time. They'll be sure to love your creation and you'll be satisfied with the job well done by simply following the steps in this article about how to make BBQ pork. So what are the ingredients needed to make this mouth watering ...
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Posted March 21st, 2011 by Doug Peters
Preparation time: 20 minutes Total cooking time: 12 minutes Serves: 4Ingredients for the citrus chili pork with cashew nut recipe:2 tablespoons oil375 g (12 oz.) pork fillet, thinly sliced 2 small red chillies, seeded and finely chopped 6 spring onions, chopped1 tablespoon mild curry paste2tablespoons fish sauce 1-2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons crushed palm sugar2 teaspoons cornflour1/2 -1 teaspoon seasoning sauce1/3 cup (50g/13/4 oz.) roasted unsalted cashews shredded lime rind, to ...
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Posted March 21st, 2011 by Doug Peters
Apple Pie may be an American tradition but mixing apples and cranberries has become a fall and a holiday tradition for many of us. The combination of the tart cranberries and the sweetness of the apples is irresistable. Here we offer a recipe for Baked Apples and Cranberries with a Crunchy Streusel Topping. The crunchy topping adds the sweet, spicy, and crunchiness of brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans. Yummy, for sure! BAKED APPLES & CRANBERRIES WITH CRUNCHY STREUSEL TOPPING ...
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Posted March 21st, 2011 by Doug Peters
One of the most popular desserts today is strawberry cheesecakes. With a
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Posted March 21st, 2011 by Doug Peters
Preparation time: 15 minutes Total cooking time: 10 minutesServes: 4Ingredients for five spice beef:1 teaspoon five-spice powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 500 g (1lb) rump steak oil, for cooking3 teaspoons finely grated ginger4 spring onions, cut into short lengths2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauceDirections for five spice beef:1. When you will want to try this recipe, keep in mind that you should first start with mixing together the five-spice powder and the black pepper and ...
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Posted March 21st, 2011 by Doug Peters
Preparation time: 15 minutes Total cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4Ingredients for pork and green beans with ginger sauce recipe:3/4 cup (185ml/6 fl oz.) soy sauce 4 tablespoons white or rice wine vinegar1 teaspoon sugar pinch of dried chilli flakes 3 teaspoons cornflour600 g (1 1/4lb) pork fillet, trimmed and cut into thin slices2 tablespoons peanut oil350 g (11 oz.) green beans, cut into short lengths 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerDirections for pork and green ...
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