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Mediterranean Salad
In the diet craze that has captured our attention over the last four decades, the one plan that stands out from the rest is the Mediterranean Diet. Since the Mediterranean embraces more than 20 countries, each with its own cuisine, the diet is really a fusion of the many foods consumed by the nations bordering the sea. Olive oil is the anchor of the Mediterranean diet. No other natural oil has as much monounsaturated fat. When drizzled on salads and vegetables or grilled fish, it adds a pleasing aroma and texture. But olive oil by itself is somewhat bland and ...
Buying From the Bulk Bins – Makes Sense, Saves Cents
When you hear the term "bulk," do you envision cases and 5 gallon containers, and say to yourself, "I just don't need that much of anything?" You probably don't. But "bulk" means something completely different in food stores -- it refers to how the store offers the product, not how much you have to buy. Actually, one of the advantages of buying in bulk is that you can get as little or as much of a product as you want - literally a pinch or a pound. The idea that you have to buy large quantities is one of the ...
Healthy Mediterranean Foods
Easy ways to center your diet on foods that help keep you healthy Americans could learn a lot about healthy eating habits from the ordinary people of the Mediterranean nations. Eating healthy foods is a mindset, and while it may take some practice to change your habits, it's not difficult. Your body needs vitamins and nutrients to operate effectively and keep you healthy. Developing healthy eating habits is a simple way to ensure your body is receiving the necessary amount of nutrients. Here are some basic, healthy eating habits that apply for everyone: * Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. * Shop ...
Chicken Taco Recipe – Making Family Memories in the Kitchen
Everyone has favorite childhood memories that stay with us forever, and some of the best memories are made during family meals. From barbecuing in the backyard to preparing holiday feasts, to picking vegetables from your garden, mealtimes are ripe with opportunities to create meaningful memories. "Whether you cook up traditions in the kitchen or grow them in the backyard, it's important to create precious memories for your children and family," says Josie Bissett, actress, mom, and author of the book "Making Memories." "My family has made many great memories by just doing simple things together at home, things that other ...
Blueberry Cinnamon Muffins
In the current economic climate, budgets are tight and families are trying to make every penny count. A recent survey by the Midwest Dairy Council revealed that "more than half of consumers say price, not nutrition, is the most important factor when grocery shopping in this economic climate." It's important for your family's health - and your pocketbook - to know that it is possible to buy nutritious foods and still keep costs low. While some cheaper foods have a low price tag in the short-term, their low nutrition levels can cost your family in the long run. Good health comes from ...
Breakfast Packed With The Power of Protein
Nutrition experts agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, providing the fuel you need to stay productive, energized and healthy. But when it's a busy morning, don't settle for the quick fix breakfast fare offering little to no substance, because those same experts also agree that a great breakfast includes the right ingredients. "To jump-start your metabolism and get an energy boost, you have to choose a nutritious breakfast with a satisfying mix of carbohydrates, fat and protein," says Bob Greene, exercise physiologist, personal trainer for Oprah Winfrey, and author of "The Best Life Diet Cookbook." According ...
Discover Fabulous New Spring Recipes
Rain showers and blooming flowers aren't the only things that will be kind to your sense of smell this spring. It's also the time of year when you start to bake up homemade breads, cookies, and moist crumbly muffins. This year, mix in some new recipes with some longtime family favorites. Here are some tips for making yummy treats that will have the entire neighborhood gathering outside your kitchen this spring: * Bake quick breads in the center of the oven rack for best heat circulation. * Use a spring-handled ice cream scoop (No. 20 or No. 24) to fill muffin cups or ...
Featured Recipes
The Sweetest Season: Delicious and Easy Summer Desserts
Summer is a time of traditions – people travel to the same resorts year after year, host annual barbeques, and go back time and time again to enjoy their favorite summer treats. It’s hard to think of summer without thinking of favorite food traditions – such as grandma’s strawberry pie or a s’more around a campfire.
Every now and again, it’s good to shake up food traditions a little bit. Updating some old-fashioned summer favorites takes a little creativity and ingenuity, but it doesn’t have to cost a lot in terms of money or time spent in the kitchen.
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Tex-Mex Lasagne
12 pieces Lasagne, uncooked
3 cups tomato or spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 15 1/2-oz. can kidney beans, drained
1 10-oz. package frozen corn, thawed
1 package chili seasoning mix
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, grated
In a medium bowl, stir together the spaghetti sauce, water, beans, corn and chili seasoning mix.
Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture over the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Arrange 4 pieces of lasagne (3 lengthwise, 1 widthwise) over the sauce. Cover with 1 cup of sauce. Spread 1/2 of … read more
Spicy Texas Breakfast Casserole
1 lb. Medium Egg Noodles
3/4 lb. mild sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 16oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup egg substitute, slightly beaten
1 can low-fat cream of mushroom soup, mixed with one can of water
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. chili pepper
2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese
picante sauce
Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, saute sausage, onion, and bell pepper in a skillet. Drain sausage mixture. While mixture is draining, scramble eggs in skillet. When eggs are done, add eggs, soup with … read more
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Rachael Ray 10-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set, Orange
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Like her dynamic cutlery, Rachael Ray cookware first enchants the eye before you even realize how well you can cook with it. The handsome charcoal-gray, hard-anodized pots and pans feature shiny stainless-steel handles wrapped with neon-orange silicone grips that practically glow with the kinetic energy of this celebrity chef. It’ll come as no surprise that orange is Ray’s favorite color. A smile is practically guaranteed each time you pull one of these pans out (more…)
Food Network Magazine (1-year)
The Food Network Magazine reader is a total food enthusiast–passionate, imaginative, and sees cooking as an expression of their creative spirit. Whether it’s a quick weeknight meal or planning a dinner party with friends, the Food Network Magazine reader loves to experiment with new ideas and add a unique signature twist to every meal.
Oxo Good Grips Mini Salad and Herb Spinner
This miniature version of OXO’s popular salad spinner has a capacity of 10 ounces and is the perfect size for drying berries, herbs, or salad for two. This little spinner has the same patented pump mechanism as its predecessor, which sets it spinning with one push on the soft knob. A nonslip base keeps the bowl rooted to your countertop while your lettuce is in motion.
Articles and Recipes
How to Organize Your Kitchen
Sometimes the best way to organize yourself, is to organize your home.
Your kitchen is a good place to start. Our kitchen might start out organized and with everything in its place. However, it can quickly and very easily become disorganized, almost to the point where you couldn’t even tell where the canned foods are supposed to go.
The first step to organizing your kitchen is to get rid of everything you do not need any longer. Whether you throw it in the garbage or give it to someone who might need it, it is important to get … read more
Discovering the Joys of Bell Peppers
Whether you have a love of salads and are looking for something extra crispy or you are interested in learning how to make the stuffed peppers that are so popular in Mexico, you’ll find that there is a lot to learn when you want to think of adding bell peppers to your diet. You’ll find that bell peppers are an excellent source of antioxidants, and depending on what color you get, you’ll also be able to enjoy bell peppers that are faintly bitter and spicy, or enjoy ones that are fully ripe and quite sweet.
At the supermarket, you … read more
Mexican Salsa Fresh and Fantastic
In Spanish the world salsa means sauce. In the United States salsa is very popular and many people are salsa aficionados. Even if you don’t like Mexican food you probably have enjoyed salsa and chips.
In Mexico there is a wide variety of salsas that are as varied as the country itself. Some of the salsa of Mexico are described below.
Salsa de Arequipa hails from the city in the Andes mountains that gave the sauce its name. Sometimes served with potatoes, it may also be made with eggs. Ajo chiles provide the nice ‘bitey’ spice of … read more
