RECIPIES TO MAKE, EAT AND LOVE

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Monday, July 5, 2010

For Fluffier Popcorn

Here is a little tip for making fluffier popcorn: In the microwave heat a small bowl of water for 1 min, remove and place in a bag of microwave popcorn and heat as usual. The extra steam will give the popcorn a fluffier texture. Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Meatball Mushrooms

I found this great snack recipe thought you might like it as well: Meatball Mushrooms Thaw frozen mini meatballs; cut in half. Divide among raw mushroom caps; top with pizza sauce and grated parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until hot, about 15 mins. Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Quote of the Day

Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver, but less daring. Herman Melville Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Potato Cakes

Here is a little tip for left over potatoes: Potato Cakes Stir together 1 egg, 1/3 C. dry breadcrumbs, and a pinch of your favorite dry herbs into every 1 C. of potatoes. Shape into patties, coat in breadcrumbs and saute' in a little oil until crisp and golden. Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Eating a Banana a day will lighten your mood

Here's another little tidbit I thought you might be interested in: Bananas are a great source of amino acid tryptophan, in which the body uses to make its own antidepressant, serotonin which is the happy hormone. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Yummy Smoothy

I found this awesome recipe for a fruit smoothy: Blend 1 Frozen sliced Banana, 1 C. Frozen Berries, 1/2 C. Pomegranite juice, 1/4 C. Green Tea, 1/4 C. Soy Milk and 1 tsp. ground flaxseed. Sign in to see full entry.

Make Gourmet salad dressing

Here's a little tidbit on how to make gourmet dressing: Mexican dressing Add 1 tsp grated lime zest, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cumin and 1/2 tsp salt to 2 tbs fresh lime juice, then whisk in 1/3 c virgin olive oil. Stir in 1 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro. Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Party Snack

Make a Yummy Party Snack in a flash: Kielbasa Kebobs On presoaked wooden skewers, alternate caned pineapple chunks and slices of kielbasa. nBrush with teriyaki sauce and broil until brown. Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 25, 2010

French Dressing

Mix 1 Tbs Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp dried herbes de provence and 1/2 tsp salt into 2 Tbs white wine vinegar, then whisk in 1/3 C extra-virgin olive oil until blended. Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Chew Gum to curb appetite

If you are like me I am always looking for ways to curb my appetite, well here is a nifty tip: Researchers found that if you chew sugar free gum for an hour after breakfast aides a person to eat 67 fewer calories at lunch. That could add up to a 10 pound weight loss per year! Sign in to see full entry.

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