Diet.com Celebrity Natural Foods Chef Bethenny Frankel teaches you how to make healthy quick and easy breakfasts. Here is her diet friendly recipe for healthy pancakes or as she calls them, Faux pancakes. High in protein and satisfies the morning sweet tooth. Perfect for any diet.
How To Cut A Pineapple - The best video clips are here
In this video, learn the best way to choose the perfect pineapple and then cut it into perfect circles.
Shahi Paneer - Paneer In Rich Cashew Sauce - Funny blooper videos are here
In this video, learn how to make a rich and delicious Indian paneer recipe in cashew sauce -- fit for a king!
Learn how to make brownies using 99% pure dark chocolate that makes for delectable decadence.
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Crunchy, cheesy, and full of all those veggies Mom says you should eat. Really, its a win/win.
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- BANANA SMOOTHIE RECIPE - - The funniest bloopers are right here
Throw these few simple ingrediants together and you have a fantastic tasting healthy drink.
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In 2005, as part of Twinkies’ 75th anniversary celebration, Hostess put out a call for recipes, asking people to share their ideas for cooking—yes, cooking—with Twinkies. Hundreds of people from across the country responded with an amazing collection of homegrown, creative, and sometimes wacky recipes. Nostalgic, colorful, and a delight for the whole family, this is the perfect book for the Twinkie lover in all of us.
The official Twinkies cookbook, showcasing hardcore fans’ recipes for fun, new ways—sweet and savory!—to enjoy Twinkies. Includes more than 50 recipes and 20 full-color photographs. Features a historical introduction to the Twinkie, complete with archival photographs and advertisements. About Twinkies: "The Twinkie is the perfect postmodern artifact, a pop culture staple."
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Learn how to make this classic summer picnic recipe.
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Here is a quick and easy way to make a classic grilled cheese sandwich microwave style.
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Kick off this grilling season with the ultimate barbeque by adding pure honey to your grill glazes. Beyond adding flavor, pure honey has many beneficial characteristics that improve the look and taste of grilled food. Honey is hygroscopic, so a rich honey glaze helps lock in moisture during grilling, resulting in sweet moist foods.
Creating a honey grilling glaze is simple. The following glazes can be made from ingredients often found in your cupboard or refrigerator.
Make your own honey-mustard sauce by combining 1/2 cup prepared mustard with 1/2 cup honey and a zesty seasoning, such as vinegar or hot sauce. Brush the glaze over meat or poultry several times during grilling.
Softened dried fruits combined with honey make a rich and highly flavored glaze. Create your own by simmering one cup of dried fruit with one cup honey and two cups liquid (wine, juice or water). Leave the glaze chunky or purée in a food processor until smooth, and then brush over your choice of meat and grill as normal.
Cooks reduce wine or beer to make marinades and glazes. The addition of honey enhances flavor and texture. Combine 1/2 cup honey with three cups of beer or wine and one tablespoon of dry mustard powder. Simmer for about 20 minutes and brush over meat or poultry during grilling.
Here’s some tasty recipes you may want to try:
Grilled Ahi Tuna
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1/2 cup pure honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon wasabi paste
3 tuna steaks, 3/4 inch thick
1/2 cup sesame seeds
Directions: Mix honey, soy sauce and wasabi together in a bowl. Marinate tuna steaks in sauce for one hour. Remove steaks and roll in sesame seeds until coated. Cook on very hot grill one minute per side. When done, meat should be pink in the middle.
Honey Ginger Five-Spice Glaze
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1 cup pure honey
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger or prepared ginger*
2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
2 teaspoons smooth mustard, such as Dijon
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Heat gently and whisk to combine. Remove from the heat and let cool. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
*If fresh ginger is not available, prepared ginger may be substituted. Look for prepared (pre-chopped) ginger in a jar in the produce section alongside jars of chopped garlic.
For additional grilling recipes and tips, visit www.honey.com, or to find a locally produced or specialty honey, visit www.honeylocator.com.
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Viviane demos a fun, easy and super delicious avocado salsa, served with grilled tortilla wedges.
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Whether it’s working late at the office, running errands or rushing to get the kids to practice, many of us cut corners to save time. Preparing dinner is no exception. Because we hurry through our days, we sometimes don’t have the time to make nutritious meals.
Our cooking habits have become rushed and as a result, our food and diets suffer. Whether it’s quickly running to the nearest fast food restaurant or casually throwing something in the oven, dinner is now viewed as more of a chore than a time to catch up with family and enjoy a delicious meal.
Here are some healthy and time-saving ideas to help you enjoy great food in less time than you think:
* Don’t Cheat on the Preheat
According to a recent survey by Thermador, manufacturer of high end appliances and the first built-in wall oven, a whopping 40 percent of people sometimes skip preheating their oven altogether. Ironically, cheating on preheating is not a reliable method of saving time, since 50 percent of respondents reported that they compensated by cooking their food longer. Not properly heating your oven can have a negative effect on the quality, taste and texture of food as well.
“This is especially true of baked items, which can suffer from uneven browning or consistency, sticking and insufficient rising when prepared in an oven that has not been adequately preheated,” comments Judy Barber, senior consumer scientist for Thermador.
Consider taking the time to preheat to ensure your food is cooked adequately. Barber recommends an oven with a faster preheat time, such as Thermador’s wall ovens, which take less than seven minutes to reach 325 F.
* Plan Ahead to Save Time
Try planning meals a week in advance to save time. Preparing meals ahead of time and refrigerating or freezing can be enjoyable for those who like to cook, but have limited time in the evenings. Simply remove the prepared meals from the refrigerator and pop in the oven. You’ll get a home-cooked meal and have more time for other activities.
Another way to save time is to incorporate the use of leftovers. If you made a full chicken meal on Sunday, use the leftover chicken for homemade chicken noodle soup on Monday and the leftover gravy as the base for beef stroganoff later in the week.
Finally, clean your kitchen as you go. Making this a habit will actually save you time because when you’re done, there will be little left to do and you can enjoy the rest of your day.
* Make Dinner Time Quality Time
Cooking shouldn’t be a one person job. Try involving your family in all aspects of cooking. For example, take your children to the grocery store and have them each pick out a dinner they would like in the upcoming week. On that day, have them help you prepare the meal. Not only will they learn to cook, but they will get a homemade meal and some one-on-one time with their parent.
Perhaps you and your significant other have always wanted to try a new recipe. On the way home from work, swing by the local store and purchase fresh ingredients and try the dish at home. Trying new things can be fun and result in fun conversation accompanied by delicious food.
If you’re extra busy, consider planning when you eat throughout the day. Maybe the kids have to stay late at school. Instead of grabbing a quick burger on the way home, why not have everyone eat an afternoon snack and have dinner at 7 p.m. instead of at 5?
Eating at home is generally less expensive and healthier than eating out. With a little planning and these helpful hints, dinner can be quick, delicious and nutritious, saving you quality time for yourself or your family. For more information visit www.thermador.com.
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Chef Keith Snow of Harvest Eating.com prepares a delicious halibut with olives and capers.
Learn how to make this easy and elegant appetizer.
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Sweet, light and perfect for anytime of day, Amanda teaches us the secrets of this tasty treat.
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Chef Keith Snow from HarvestEating.com creates a delicious and healthy twist on an Italian favorite.
Learn how to make vegetable raita in this cooking video.
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Ricotta Cheese souffle - a hearty and wonderful rendition of the french classic.
The Farm Chicks know that simple ingredients can make for amazing treats and want share their secrets with you.
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Host Michelle Koen takes a culinary trip to the Indian subcontinent for a delightful Tandoori Chicken (chicken broiled or grilled in a yogurt marinade) that doesn't require the usual special oven.
Michelle pairs this with a wonderfully lush Raita sauce for dipping or drizzling. These bold flavors combine to make a sweet moment of blissful joy in your mouth! Wow!
Summer minestrone - laden with veggies and pasta and beans, makes the whole house smell great.
Grilling aficionados will appreciate this ultimate barbecue tool set. Each tool is crafted of handsome, 18/10 stainless steel (all dishwasher-safe), housed in a sturdy, metal carrying case for safe keeping until the next cookout. Included in the set is a spatula, marinating brush, two-pronged fork and locking tongs, each ergonomically designed with extra-long handles to keep hands a safe distance from the hot grill.
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This recipe will show you how to cook maple scallops. Made with Vermont maple syrup. Delicious and easy for dinner guests and family.
This simple cheesecake is creamy and rich with just a tiny bit of sour to balance the sweetness. It’s easy to make and is always at the top my 'most requested desserts' list!
Watch this step-by-step video and learn to make a hearty and delicious Indian soup.
Here's a quick and easy grilled zucchini recipe you can cook on your own outdoor barbeque grill at home.
Invented in the United States over 100 years ago, this classic confection is made by boiling sugar in milk or cream to the soft-ball stage, and then beating the mixture while it cools to acquire a smooth creamy consistency. Extremely rich and always delicious, fudge makes a great homemade gift to share with family and friends.
Ron, owner/chef of Bubby's Pie Company, invites us into his personal kitchen and teaches us the secrets of his famous pies. Don't drool too hard, its bad for your keyboard.
Greek dishes are fun, and many are not hard to make at all. For a special springtime treat, try spinach spanokopitas!
Watch this step-by-step instructional video and learn to make delicious Chicken Curry with Spinach. Get your protein and veggies in one shot.
Delight in this delicious and easy BEET AND ARUGULA SALAD recipe!
