The Accidental Gourmet

Monday, March 28, 2005

Low Salt Condiments - Little Dibble Dabbles that won't get you in trouble

Often the food items that get people on low salt diets in trouble are the little bits of dibble dabble that we take for granted...condiments. These recipes should fill the need for taste without the salt. Mike's Goddess Salt Free French Dressing 2 cups sugar 2 cups oil Onion powder to taste 2/3 cup... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 27, 2005

Six Simply Delicious Salt Free (Or Low Salt) Deserts

My Micheal has high blood pressure. It is under control with diet and a decent drug but we still have to watch how much salt goes into our dishes. So I was tickled when Kingmi asked about low salt recipes. I decided to start with deserts because they are the simplest foods to take the salt out of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 26, 2005

Six Simply Sinful Deserts

I had been purposely not making deserts recently. Mike is trying to diet and all those sweets aren't good for me either. Then I made a pineapple dump cake for our anneversary. So I can't make any sweets for a few days. Thankfully, I can still write about them. Mike's Goddess Pumpkin Cream Pie 1... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 25, 2005

Iron Chef South Carolina speaks...

I was out surfing the web and I have run across a strange phenomenon. There are people on the net "reverse engineering" Iron Chef recipes and calling themselves Iron Chefs. I have to admit, I love both incarnations of this show and some of my most interesting cooking ideas are born either with Iron... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 24, 2005

Kid Friendly Deserts

Ok… there really is not much of a challenge in making kids happy with a desert. If it’s sweet and has a good texture then they are all over it. The real challenge is in finding deserts that kids like that are also good for them. These few recipes are generally healthy and very yummy. Mike’s Goddess... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Veggies Kids Love to Hate - Brussels Sprouts

I have no idea why kids seem to hate brussels sprouts. Maybe it's the shape (they look like little cabbages) or maybe it's just their reputation, after all we are told that all kids hate them. But brussels sprouts are very yummy and if you treat your kids to one of these recipes, I am sure that they... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Getting Back To Basics – Basic Recipes to Build Upon

It is easy to fall into the mistaken idea that cooking is complex and that the best tasting food is the most complex. As a matter of fact, even the most complex recipes in the world start with simple basic formulas. These recipes are so simple and so basic that you can create stand out fare simply... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 21, 2005

A Sampler of Super Condiments and Sauces

Anyone can go to the store and buy a bottle of ketchup, a jar of mayo or a bottle of any sort of sauce. But the clever cook knows how to create original sauces that tempt the palette and wow the guests at their table. This little collection should serve to spark your creativity and wake up your... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 20, 2005

The Incredible Edible Egg – Egg Tips and Recipes

In most recipes eggs tend to be the supporting actors rather than the stars. Not so with these gems. But first… just to be safe, here are a few egg safety tips that are especially timely with the Easter Bunny hopping just around the corner. Select clean, fresh eggs from refrigerated display cases.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 19, 2005

Mike's Still Playing with the George Foreman....

Here's a handful of Mike's most recent grilled creations... Mike's Goddess Onion and Sausage Grilled Sandwich 1/2 onion, minced 1 polish sausage link, sliced up 1 slice cheese 1 onion roll 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1. Toss onions and sausage with sugar. Place them in the grill for 3 minutes. 2. Take... Sign in to see full entry.

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