Archive for January, 2012

Marbled Maple Cheesecake

Crust (see recipe) 2 pounds (four 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (divided) 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped pecans (divided) 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted Make crust. Let cool while preparing filling. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Beat [...]

Pina Colada Bread

2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon dried minced lemon peel 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 cup crushed pineapple (spooned out of the can, with some juice) 2 tablespoons Kahlua 1/4 cup milk [...]

Beef and Rice Enchiladas

1 pound ground round 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 3/4 cup water 1 cup cooked white rice 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided) 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon garlic salt [...]

Old-Fashioned Sausage and Peppers

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 large red onion, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut in 2-inch chunks 2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut in 2-inch chunks 4 hot Italian sausages 4 sweet Italian sausages 1 cup crushed canned Italian plum tomatoes [...]

Barbecue Sauce

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup malt vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke, preferably natural In medium saucepan, heat oil. Add onion, garlic, [...]

Oriental Summertime Salad

2 packages ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet and break noodles into bite-size pieces) 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1/2 cup vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons Kikkoman’s naturally brewed soy sauce 3 pounds napa cabbage, thinly sliced 6 green onions, sliced 1 cup sliced strawberries 1/2 cup [...]

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Many studies and surveys have shown that children Who eat breakfast do better in school and have a healthier diet. Eating breakfast will help Encourage proper growth and maximize school Performance. Breakfast is often a victim of the morning Time pressure. Even though you may be tempted to skip breakfast, you can simplify your morning [...]

Healthy Fat Intake

This information will help you depends reduce your fat intake. The average individual eating too much fat, a factor that is associated a variety of health problems, including cancer. Diets that are high in fat are associated with Breast and colon cancer, with some studies Linking high fat to prostate cancer as well. A majority [...]

You Can Get the healthiest foods

The following is a list of the healthiest foods You can get. This will help you get an idea of ​​how are in which foods work best for your body. Fruits Apricots Apricots contain beta-carotene, which helps radicals and helps prevent and protect the eyes. A single apricot contains 17 calories, 0 fat, and grams [...]

A healthy diet Choices

Vegetables, fruits and cereals are usually low Fat and no cholesterol. Most are great sources of fiber, complex carbohydrates and vitamins. The American Heart Association recommends that you Eat foods that are rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber. Here are some tips for healthy food choices: – Coconut is high in saturated fat, while olives [...]