Hendrika's Easy Holiday Recipes

Cranberry Apple Sweet Potato Crisp

2011-12-06T00:54:00.001-08:00

Ingredients:

4 cups leftover sweet potato casserole
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, roomtemperature
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 cup chopped tart apples
2 cups leftover cranberry orange relish
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp brown sugar
3 cups oat or corn flake cereal

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter ashallow casserole dish.
Put the leftover sweet potatoes in abowl with the cream cheese and mix with an electric mixer (such asone of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers) until smooth. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and mix again until smooth.
Note: If your sweet potato casserole isvery sweet, you can omit the added brown sugar and cinnamon. If yoursweet potatoes are unsweetened, then be sure to add theseingredients.
Layer the sweet potato mixture into thecasserole dish, distributing evenly.
Sprinkle the apple pieces evenly overthe top.
Spoon the cranberry orange relishevenly on the top.
Sprinkle the walnuts over the top.
Put the butter, flour, and brown sugarin a bowl and cut with pastry cutter or with forks until mixture iscrumbly. Add the cereal flakes and toss until combined.
Sprinkle this mixture evenly over thecasserole.
Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for30 to 40 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and thecrunchy topping is lightly browned.

Thick and Rich Black Bean Soup

2011-09-14T06:58:00.000-07:00

With winter approaching what can betastier than a thick homemade soup. For me, bean soup is always awinner and this one is no exception.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp cooking oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
2 celery ribs, diced (including theleaves)
1 regular carrot (not baby), peeled anddiced small
1 garlic clove, grated or minced
2 cans (14 oz size) chicken orvegetable broth
1 cup diced cooked ham (or 1/2 cupbacon, or omit meat)
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 cans (15 oz size) black beans,drained and rinsed (about 4 to 5 cups cooked beans)
Optional: shredded Cheddar cheese andsour cream for garnish

Method:

Put a Dutch oven, such as a All CladDutch Oven over medium heat on stovetop.
Pour in oil, add onion, celery, andcarrot; cook stirring for 4 minutes or until softened.
Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Add broth and bring soup just up to aslow boil.
Turn heat down to low heat, add ham andseasonings, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add black beans, stir to combine, andsimmer on very low heat for 10 minutes.
To thicken soup, scoop out about 3 to 4cups of soup (mostly black beans) and put in your KitchenAid 12 CupFood Processor KFP750 or your KitchenAid KHB300 Hand Blender. Blenduntil smooth making a puree. Add puree back to soup pot, stir tocombine and serve.
Top with a sprinkling of cheese and adollop of sour cream if desired.

Well enjoy! I am sure all your guestswill love this soup and as it is very filling you can serve a verylight main course without leaving your guests starving.

Blueberries, Raspberries and Acai Berry Slushie

2011-07-23T07:30:00.000-07:00

If you have a blender, such as aCuisinart Smoothie Maker or one of the KitchenAid 5 Speed BlendersWith Polycarbonate Jars you will be able to make this “slushie”with ease. Ideal for the hot summer weather!

Ingredients:

1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup low fat yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 cup acai berry juice
1 tsp wheatgerm or flaxseed
1 cup ice cubes

Method:

Put all slushie ingredients in blender,then with blender on high speed, start adding ice cubes until desiredconsistency.
Serve immediately in tall, chilledglasses.

This is a nutritious and deliciousbreakfast, lunch, or pick-me-up drink.

Make the most of the lovely summerfruit and enjoy this “slushie” and all the other tasty smoothiesyou can make that is so tasty on a hot day.

Apricot Cranberry and Wheat Berry Salad

2011-07-15T02:01:00.000-07:00

WhatYou Need:

3 Cwater
1/4 tsalt, divided
1 Cwheat berries, rinsed and drained
1 (15oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 Cfresh snow peas, slivered
1/4 Cgreen onions, chopped
1/2 Cdried apricots, sliced
1/2 Cdried cranberries
3 Twalnut oil
1 Tlemon juice
1/8 tpepper

Howto Make It:

Pour thewater into a large bowl.
Sprinkle1/8 t of the salt into the water.
Add thewheat berries to the salted water.
Coverthe bowl and refrigerate overnight.
Pour thewater and wheat berries into a large saucepan.
Positionthe pan over medium heat and bring the water to a brisk boil.
Placethe heat on low, cover the pan and simmer for 50 minutes or until theberries are tender.
Drainthe berries well and allow them to cool for 1 hour.
Placethe cooled wheat berries into a bowl.
Fold inthe chickpeas, snow peas and green onions.
Add theapricots and cranberries and gently mix to incorporate all theingredients together well.
Placethe walnut oil into a small bowl.
Whisk inthe lemon juice until well combined.(You can use a KitchenAid KHB300Hand Blender)
Add theremaining salt and pepper to the bowl and continue whisking untilcompletely combined.
Pour thedressing over the salad to completely cover.

Serves: 8

Servethis salad immediately or cover and refrigerate it for up to 24hours. Wheat berries are the kernel. They do not contain the hullthough. These berries are used often in salad to give it a littleextra crunch. Soaking the berries in water helps to soften them. They can be purchased as a hard or soft grain and can be found inmost supermarkets.

Easy Chipotle Adobo Chicken Soup Recipe In A Dutch Oven

2011-07-02T01:40:00.000-07:00

You loveentertaining, but the budget is a little tight! Is this you? Wellthen I have good news for you, If you have a Dutch oven, such as aAll Clad Dutch Oven, you can make this tasty soup on a really tightbudget and no one will even notice.

Chipotle Adobo Chicken Soup Recipe

Ingredients For This Dutch Oven Recipe:

1 large sweet onion, diced
1 Tbsp cooking oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (15 oz size) pinto beans, rinsedand drained
2 cans (14 oz size) fire-roasted dicedtomatoes, undrained
3 cups frozen corn
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce,removed from sauce, seeded and minced
2 tsp adobo sauce from chipotle pepperjar
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
sour cream for garnish

Method For Your Chipotle Adobo ChickenSoup Recipe In A Dutch Oven:

In a Dutch oven, such a a All CladDutch Oven, on medium-low heat, saute onion in oil until onionsbecome transparent.
Stir in garlic and cook for just 1/2minute.
Now add the next 8 ingredients.
Slowly bring mixture to a boil andreduce heat.
Simmer slowly, uncovered, for about 15to 20 minutes.
Stir in your cut up chicken and letheat through.
Remove from heat.
Sprinkle with cilantro.
Serve in big bowls topped with a dollopof sour cream.
This recipe serves about 8 people.

So, Enjoy this tasty Chipotle Adobo Chicken Soup Recipe with your family and friends. A Dutch oven makes it so easy and cheap to make.

Apple Salsa And Summertime Chicken Recipe

2011-06-03T04:14:00.000-07:00

Here is a tasty summertime chicken recipe. You can also make it in winter, though by grilling it on a Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler so that you do not have to go out in the cold. Very important for us here in South Africa where it is getting cold now. So never underestimate your Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler

For grilling outside I would recommend the WeberOne Touch Charcoal Grill

What You Need For This Recipe:

1/4 C dry white wine
1/4 C apple juice
1/2 tsp. lime zest, grated
1/2 tsp .salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 chicken breasts halves, boneless and skinless
2 C Gala apples, cored and chopped
1 chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 C onion, chopped
1/4 C lime juice
salt and pepper to taste

How to Make It:

Place the wine and apple juice into a zip lock bag.
Add the lime zest, salt and pepper.
Seal and shake to combine ingredients.
Add the chicken breasts and reseal.
Turn the bag a few times to make sure the chicken is coated.
Place the refrigerator for at least one hour being sure to turn occasionally.
While the chicken marinates make the salsa.
Place the apples, chili pepper and onion in a large bowl.
Pour in the lime juice.
Toss to completely coat the apples, peppers and onions with the juice.
Add salt and pepper to taste and toss one more time.
Set to the side until the chicken is ready to serve.
Heat the grill to medium heat.
Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade.
Discard the marinade.
Grill the chicken 5 minutes and turn.
Continuing grilling an additional 5 minutes or until the juice runs clear when the chicken is pierced with a fork.
Serve the grilled chicken with the salsa.

Serves 4

This is a great summertime meal but can also be made in the winter. Broil the chicken instead of grilling just reduce the cooking time to 3 minutes per side.

So, try this Summertime Chicken with Apple Salsa Recipe, summer or winter, you will love it. Apple is really a fruit you can enjoy the whole year round and that is why this recipe is such a good idea.

Tastier Brownies Than Ever Recipe

2011-05-10T05:47:00.000-07:00

Everyone loves Brownies. They are easy to make and very tasty. With summer coming they are ideal to take with you on a picnic. If you have an electric stand mixer, such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers or one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers, making these Brownies with this recipe is very easy.

Better Brownies By Far Recipe

What you need for this Brownies recipe:

1 cup unsalted butter, cold
8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
4 eggs
3 cups sugar
2 tsp real vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
8 big peanut butter cups, chopped up

Method for this Brownies recipe:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and coat a 9x13 baking pan with a little butter.
Put 1 cup butter and bittersweet chocolate in heavy saucepan over low heat and melt, stirring and watching closely; set aside.
Put eggs and sugar into a bowl and mix with a beater on medium high speed until light yellow and fluffy.
Lower the beater speed and slowly add the chocolate mixture, then add the vanilla, keeping the beater running.
Continue with the beater on low speed and slowly add flour, incorporating before adding more, then sprinkle in the salt and be sure it's mixed in.
Stop beater, and with large spatula, fold in the chopped up peanut butter cups.
Transfer the mixture into your buttered baking pan.
Bake in preheated oven about 30 to 35 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and the edges pull away from the pan.
Remove from oven and let cool in pan, then cut into squares to transport to picnic or enjoy immediately.

So, make these to pack for your picnic, whether it is to the lakeside or to the beach, they will be very popular. No reason, of course, why you cannot eat these tasty Brownies at home! So, get baking for lots of tasty fun. Do not replace the butter with margarine, it will really affect the taste.

Sausage And Cheese Breakfast Biscuits Recipe

2011-04-28T05:09:00.000-07:00

Biscuits, such as these sausage and cheese breakfast biscuits, for breakfast will always be popular. Problem is, preheating the oven can take more time than you actually have. Well, that need not be a problem any more as a table top oven, such as the Kitchenaid Convection Oven, heats up very fast and also bakes faster. Now you can have the best of both worlds, tasty fresh biscuits in a hurry.

What You Need:

2 C of baking mix
1 lb. sausage
2/3 C of milk
1 1/2 C of cheddar cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

Preset the oven temperature to 400 degrees.
Place the baking mix, sausage and milk into a mixing bowl.
Mix until all the ingredients are blended together well.
Fold the cheese into the mixture well.
Drop the batter by spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 18 minutes or until a light golden brown.

Makes 24 biscuits

These simple biscuits can be made with sausage, crumbled bacon or even bits of ham.

So, try this recipe and see how your family loves it. Maybe, if you are worried about the time factor, try them over a weekend first and once you fell comfortable with them you can whip them up any day. The variations that are possible makes it easy to keep them interesting, preventing your family from becoming bored with them.

Fast And Easy Orange Juice French Toast Recipe

2011-04-19T06:19:00.000-07:00

Coming up with easy and tasty breakfast ideas is not always that easy. Baking toast is always a good idea, but using your oven is not always practical. The ideal solution is using a Cuisinart Model Tob 195 that heats up very fast and will save you a lot of time and expense.

So, have a look at this recipe for Baked Orange Juice Toast:

Baked Orange Juice Toast

What You Need:

1/3 C of orange juice
1 t orange peel, grated
4 eggs
1/2 t ground cardamom
1/4 C of butter
12 slices French bread, day old and 3/4 inch thick

How to Make It:

Preset the oven temperature to 450 degrees.
Place the juice, orange peel, eggs and cardamom together in a mixing bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer on low until blended together well.
Place the butter into a 13X9 baking dish.
Place the baking dish into the oven until the butter has completely melted.
Dip the slices of bread into the orange juice mixture until well covered allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl.
Place the coated bread slices into the pan with the melted butter.
Bake 6 minutes then turn each slice over.
Continue baking an additional 4 minutes or until nicely browned.

Makes 6 servings

Baking French toast in the oven takes less time because all the pieces of toast can be cooked at once. The combination of orange juice and cardamom gives this French toast a special taste everyone will enjoy.

Even to the instructions for this recipe calls for an oven, I promise you the Cuisinart Model Tob 195 will work wonders for you. Imagine your family's delight at this exceptional French toast. Why not try this recipe as a special treat next Sunday?

A Relaxing Smoothie For A Stressful Day

2011-04-12T06:32:00.000-07:00

Are you having a very stressful day? Well, then I am convinced you can do with a tasty, relaxing smoothie. If you do not have a blender, such as the Cuisinart CBT 700, you can simply use a hand blender, such as the KitchenAid KHB300 Hand Blender.

Try this recipe and the rest of your day will run smoothly as we tend to handle all problems better when we are relaxed!

Relax Me Smoothie

What You Need:

8 herbal lemon tea bags
2 C boiling water
1 pint raspberry sherbet
2 C pineapple juice

How to Make It:

Pour the boiling water over the tea bags.
Cover and allow to sit 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and place the tea in the refrigerator to cool.
Place the sherbet and juice in the blender.
Add the tea.
Blend until smooth.

This smoothie is very relaxing. Try it on a stress filled day to unwind and help you enjoy the rest of the day.

Always make sure you have the tea in the refrigerator and you will be able to make this smoothie at a moment's notice. No use having to wait for a long time before you can actually make the smoothie you need NOW!

Baked Plum Pancakes Recipe

2011-03-14T05:57:00.000-07:00

A pancake for breakfast is always a treat. This baked plum pancakes recipe is baked in the oven. There is only one problem, very often ovens take a very long time to preheat. To solve this problem you can use a toaster oven, such as the Cuisinart TOB 195 Exact Heat Toaster Oven Broiler Stainless, that preheats faster and normally bakes faster as well.

So, try this Baked Plum Pancakes Recipe when you next want to spoil your family a little:

What You Need:

1 large plum, sliced thin
3 T of brown sugar, divided
1/8 t cinnamon
1 T lemon juice
1/2 C of milk
2 large eggs
1/3 C of flour
2 T butter

How to Make It:

Preset the oven to 425 degrees and allow the oven to preheat.
Place the plum slices into a large mixing bowl.
Sprinkle the plums with 1 T of brown sugar, the cinnamon and lemon juice and toss to coat well.
Place the remaining brown sugar, milk, eggs and flour into a separate bowl.
Whisk until all the ingredients are blended together well.
Place the butter into an ovenproof skillet and place the skillet in the oven.
When the butter has melted, remove the skillet from the oven and spread the batter evenly into the skillet.
Top the batter evenly with the plum mixture.
Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.

Makes 4 servings

This quick and easy pancake can be made with peaches instead of plums if you prefer. Sprinkle the pancake with a little powered sugar just before serving.

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

As you can see it is really fast and easy. So much easier than standing there baking individual pancakes. While your pancake is baking you can give attention to the hundreds of other things that you have to take care of in the morning.

Enjoy this Baked Plum Pancakes Recipe.

Summertime Grilled Pepper Filled Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

2011-03-08T02:07:00.000-08:00

Summer is coming and grilling will soon be one of the benefits. If you have a griller, such as the Weber One Touch Charcoal Grill, this recipe is ideal for a perfect summer day.

If the weather is not that great, though, you may want to grill inside. Now, a gas grill is not your only option, you can also use a griddler, such as the Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler, as it can be opened to convert into a contact grill.

OK, here is your Summertime Grilled Pepper Filled Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

What You Need:

2 bell peppers, julienned
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and julienned
1 sweet onion, chopped fine
2 T of olive oil, divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
6 (10 in.) flour tortillas

How to Make It:

Spray the grill grate lightly with a non stick cooking spray.
Set the grill for medium hot temperature.
Place the both types of peppers and the onion into a mixing bowl.
Pour 1 T of the olive oil over the vegetables and toss to coat well.
Grill the vegetables, tossing frequently for 7 minutes or until tender.
Remove the vegetables from the grill and reduce the heat to low or spread out the coals to reduce the flame.
Coat the tortillas on one side with the remaining oil.
Spread 1/3 of the vegetable mixture onto 3 of the prepared tortillas.
Sprinkle the tops evenly with the cheese.
Place the remaining 3 tortillas over the top of the filled tortillas oil side up.
Press the tortillas together firmly to seal.
Place the tortillas onto the grill rack.
Grill 4 minutes, flip and continue grilling 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Makes 3 servings

These quesadillas make a great appetizer before the big meal. If using as an appetizer you can serve up to 6 people. If you like things heated up add more jalapenos but if you're serving to children the jalapenos can be left out completely.

Another alternative you have, of course, is to prepare these as a starter on the Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler while you prepare your main course on the Weber One Touch Charcoal Grill.

Easy Homemade Mayonnaise

2011-03-02T00:59:00.000-08:00

If you have a hand blender, such as the Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender, it is very easy to do. There is no need anymore to add the oil a little bit at a time. You simply add all the ingredients to a suitable container and blend until done.

Another variation that is possible is that you add the whole egg and not only the egg yolk. This gives you a much lighter mayonnaise that is also lower in fat. So, all in all I think it is a good idea to try it. You guests will appreciate the lighter mayonnaise used in your salads and dishes.

So, here are the basic ingredients you will need: (remember you just add all of the ingredients and lend it with your Cuisinart Csb-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender until ready)

1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of red pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
11/2 cup olive oil

If you are worried that the mayonnaise will be the strong, you can use only have the lemon juice and half the vinegar and add a little more if the mayonnaise is too think. In this way you are able to control the thickness of the mayonnaise as well as the taste.

Once your mayonnaise is ready you can add any herbs and other ingredients to get a tasty mayonnaise to use. Remember to keep the combination of flavors in mind when you add ingredients to your mayonnaise.

Easy And Tasty Penne Pasta and Cannellini Bean Slow Cooker Soup Recipe

2011-02-22T00:28:00.000-08:00

For busy moms, using a slow cooker is very convenient. Using a slow cooker, such as the West Bend Slow Cooker, saves you time for many other tasks you have to do. What is even better, you can even use your slow cooker to prepare meals or dishes when you are entertaining and once again it leaves you free for the other cooking you need to do.

To give you and idea of all the lovely dishes you can make with your slow cooker, here is a Penne Pasta and Cannellini Bean Slow Cooker Soup Recipe:

What You Need:

2 (19 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained
1 (1 lb) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1/4 t basil
1/4 t garlic
1/4 t oregano
1/2 t salt
1 (12 oz) bottle vegetable juice cocktail
1 C water
1/2 C uncooked penne pasta

How to Make It:

Place the beans, mixed vegetables and tomatoes into the crock pot.
Sprinkle in the basil, garlic, oregano and salt.
Pour the vegetable juice cocktail and water into the mixture and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on the low setting for 7 1/2 hours.
Stir in the uncooked pasta and increase the heat to high.
Recover and cook an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until the pasta is tender.

Serving Size: 6

1/2 C of the pasta may look a little skimpy but in all reality by the time it has cooked in the crock pot you will have just the right amount for your soup. If you purchase diced tomatoes with the garlic, basil and oregano added you won't need to add those spices to your soup.

As this Penne Pasta and Cannellini Bean Slow Cooker Soup Recipe makes a very filling starter, it can be followed by a very light main course such as a chicken salad and crispy rolls.

A Little Bit Of Everything Slow Cooker Soup Recipe

2011-02-14T23:04:00.000-08:00

What can be more welcoming on a cold winter's day than coming home to a tasty homemade soup and freshly baked homemade bread? Well it is easy to do if you have a West Bend Slow Cooker and a Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery 1-Pound-Loaf Programmable Mini Breadmaker.

The slow cooker can be set to cook your delicious little bit of everything slow cooker soup and the breadmaker has a delay timer which allow you to set it so that the bread will be ready when you get home.

To give you an idea of how easy slow cooker soups are to make, here is a recipe of A Little Bit Of Everything Slow Cooker Soup recipe:

What You Need:

1 T canola oil
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (19 oz) can minestrone soup
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained well
1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes
1 (11 oz) can whole kernel corn
1 (4 oz) can green chilies, chopped
1 t salt
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t onion powder

How to Make It:

Place the oil in your West Bend Slow Cooker's pot over medium heat.
Break up the ground beef into the pot and add the onions.
Cook 12 minutes or until the meat is completely browned.
Drain well and pat the excess grease off with a paper towel.
Pour in the minestrone soup, pinto beans, tomatoes, corn and the chilies.
Sprinkle in the salt, garlic and onion powder.
Stir from the bottom up to incorporate all the ingredients together.
Cover and cook on the low heat setting 6 hours.

Serving Size: 8

This great soup is made up of things everyone has in their pantry and refrigerator. Try adding a few of your own ideas such as canned green beans, peas or carrots to see if you can come up with you very own "a little bit of everything soup recipe."

This is the ideal soup for the busy mom who will be playing taxi driver all day. You can set your West Bend Slow Cooker, set your Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery 1-Pound-Loaf Programmable Mini Breadmaker and do what you have to do and come home to your fully cooked meal.

Bean And Sausage Bake In Your Dutch Oven

2011-02-07T04:10:00.000-08:00

If you have a Dutch oven, such as the All Clad Dutch Oven 5.5, you will love all the one pot meals you can make with them. What is even better, you do not have to watch the pot as much as when you are cooking on the stove. So, you can do other things while dinner is taking care of itself.

This Bean And Sausage Bake only takes a little more than half and hour to make and it is surprisingly tasty. So, here is your recipe:

Bean And Sausage Bake In Your Dutch Oven

What You Need:

1 onion, halved and sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (14 oz.) cans of Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 t dried thyme
1 t celery seeds
1/2 t of salt
1/4 t of pepper
6 (1 ½ lbs.) sausage links
1 zucchini, sliced thin
2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, drained

How to Make It:

Set the oven temperature to 450 degrees allowing the oven to preheat.
Spray the lid, sides and bottom of a cast iron Dutch oven with a non stick cooking spray.
Scatter the onions over the bottom of the pan.
Scatter the garlic over the onions.
Place the beans into the pan and spread them out into a smooth layer.
Sprinkle the beans with the thyme, celery seeds, salt and pepper
Lay the sausage links in a single layer over the beans.
Add the zucchini and tomatoes.
Cover the pan and bake 35 minutes or until the beans are tender the sausage is cooked through.

Makes 4 servings

Any type of pork sausage links works well in this dish but if you want to make it a low fat dish use turkey sausage instead. 5 or 6 fresh tomatoes, chopped may be used in place of the canned tomatoes if you prefer.

I personally serve this dish with rice and a mixed salad. Of course, fresh home baked bread will also be very tasty, so if you have a breadmaker, such as a Cuisinart Cbk 100 Programmable Breadmaker, you can serve it with fresh crusty bread and it will be a real treat. So, try this Beans and Sausage Bake and see how tasty it is.

Delicate Crumpets Recipe

2011-01-31T22:49:00.000-08:00

For a lazy weekend breakfast these delicate crumpets are always a hit. If you have an electric stand mixer, such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers, making these will be a breeze.

Delicate Crumpets Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup flour
2 tablespoons dry corn meal (not corn flour) you will find these in stores with Mexican supplies) in South Africa: mealie meal
2/3 cup of yogurt
1 egg
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon bicarb
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon oil

Method:

Break the egg into the milk and beat the mixture until it is light and frothy
Gradually add the dry ingredients whilst beating all the time
Add the oil and beat until well mixed
Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a hot griddle and when it is brown on the one side turn and brown on the other side.

These crumpets are a little different from the normal and really worth the trouble if you can get hold of all the ingredients. Try this delicate crumpets recipe and see how your family loves it.

Pumpkin Cake Custard

2011-01-26T23:58:00.000-08:00

You do not have to think about tasty pumpkin dishes for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Pumpkin is tasty all year long, so if you have an electric stand mixer, such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers, try this recipe as this mixer makes it very easy.

What You Need:

1 1/2 C cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 TBSP cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 C dark brown sugar, packed firm
1/2 C white sugar
1/2 C + 2 TBSP grape seed oil
1 3/4 C pumpkin puree, divided
2 lg. eggs + 8 lg. egg yolks
1 1/4 C whole milk
1/2 C maple syrup

How to Make It:

Place the oven temperature on 350 degrees and allow the oven to heat while preparing the cake.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Place the flour into a large mixing bowl.
Add the baking soda and baking powder and toss to combine.
Sprinkle in the cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and 1/2 tsp. salt.
Toss to make sure all the dry ingredients are combined together well.
Place the both sugars together in a separate bowl.
Add the oil and 1 C of the pumpkin puree to the sugar.
Beat with an electric mixer such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers, on medium speed 2 minutes.
Continue beating on low speed while adding the flour mixture.
Continue beating until the flour mixture is completely moistened.
Add one whole egg and beat well to combine.
Add the second egg and continue beating until thoroughly combined.
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake 27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Remove and cool completely.
Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
Whisk together the remaining 3/4C puree and the milk in a large mixing bowl.
Add the remaining salt, maple syrup and egg yolks to the mixture.
Continue to whisk the ingredients together until all the ingredients are incorporated together.
Break the cooled cake into small pieces and place the pieces into 8 oven safe custard cups.
Pour the custard mixture over the top of the cake pieces.
Cover and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until the cake has completely absorbed the liquid.
Place the custard cups in a large baking pan.
Fill the baking pan with very hot water to where it reaches half way up the custard cups.
Cover the pan with foil making sure the foil fits tightly over the pan.
Bake 32 minutes or until set.

8 Servings

These custard cups remind you of old fashion bread pudding with a pumpkin twist. Fix them instead of the tradition bread pudding as a dessert with your Thanksgiving feast.

You will really surprise your family and friends with this exciting recipe. You can even experiment and use other fruit purees and see how that comes out. Apple sauce comes to mind.

Cool off with These Summertime Goodies When It’s Hot

2011-01-24T23:37:00.000-08:00

Cool off with These Summertime Goodies When It’s Hot

During summer you can get some of the best fruit and veggies of the year. I love all the summer fruit and veggies such as plums, peaches, nectarines, grapes, summer squash, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, carrots, corn and so on. Raw fuir and veggies makes the ideal summer snack or dessert.

It is easy to grab a handful of grapes or strawberries as a snack on a hot summer’s day, or chop up some crisp, raw vegetables to enjoy with a creamy dip. There so many cool, summer recipes using your favorite fruits and veggies and so I thought I’d share some here.

Berry Fool:

Easy to make but oh so yummy to eat. Your guests will be wowed with this delicious, summery dessert and your family will love it too.

Ingredients:

4 cups strawberries or 3 cups blackberries, blueberries or raspberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Preparation:

Gently rinse berries.
Hull strawberries if using.
Set aside a few berries for garnish, if you like.
In a medium bowl gently toss berries with sugar and lemon juice.
Let sit for 20 min.
Put berry mixture in a suitable container and blend with a hand blender, such as a KitchenAid KHB300 Hand Blender, until smooth or simply use a large fork to mash them a bit.
Set aside.
In a large bowl beat cream until soft peaks form.
Gently fold berry mixture into cream until evenly distributed.
Spoon into serving dishes, top with reserved berries for garnish, if you like, and serve immediately or keep chilled up to 1 hour.

So cool, fruity and delicious; a perfect treat all summer long.
Here’s a summertime treat perfect for kids:

Jell-O Ice Cream

What you need:

3-ounce package of your favorite flavor Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
2 cups of your favorite flavor of ice cream or sherbet

What to do:

Completely dissolve Jell-O in boiling water.
Stir for 2 minutes. Add ice cream or sherbet by the spoonful, stirring until melted. Pour into individual dessert glasses or serving bowl.
Chill until set, about 30 minutes.
Garnish as desired with colorful berries.

Another flavor combination that makes a scrumptious summer treat sure to please any child or hubby is Vanilla Ice Cream and Orange flavored gelatin. This would be like an Orange Julius or Dreamsicle.

Come up with your own flavor combinations - let your taste buds be your guide.

Berry Fruity Shake, a summertime treat everyone will love to cool off with and is oh so easy to make.

What you need:

4 1/2 cups ice cubes
2 cups milk
1/3 cup white sugar
2 cups of your favorite berries, like blue, black and raspberry
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

What to do:

Fill the blender, such as one of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars, 3/4 full of ice cubes.
Pour in the milk, sugar, berries and vanilla. Blend until smooth.

When thinking of cool, summertime treats use your imagination and help your family stay cool, using all the wonderful and tasty summer fruit and veggies. Fruit is tasty and healthy and it is nature’s own goodness!

Exceptional Ruben Sandwich On The Grill Recipe

2011-01-10T03:52:00.000-08:00

Making this tasty Ruben sandwich on the grill results in a very tasty sandwich. This is not your everyday Ruben sandwich recipe, the combination of ingredients will have your family guests come back for more, so make enough!

For the chopping it will be a good idea to use a food processor, such as one of the KitchenAid 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processors.

Not Your Everyday Ruben Recipe

What You Need:

1/4 C ketchup
1/4 C mayonnaise
2 TBSP lemon juice
1 TBSP sugar
1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. celery seed
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne
3 C cabbage, shredded
1 small yellow onion, chopped fine
1/4 C mayonnaise
2 tsp. white wine vinegar
1 TBSP sugar
1 tsp salt
Corned beef (1 1/2 lb) sliced thin
12 slices rye bread
1 stick unsalted butter
6 slices Swiss cheese

How to Make It:

Place the ketchup, 1/4 C mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl and whisk being sure the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the celery seed, paprika and cayenne, stir until mixed well and set aside.
Place the cabbage and onion in a large bowl and toss.
In a separate bowl whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and salt together.
Pour the mixture over the cabbage and onions and stir well.
Heat the grill to medium high.
Place the slices of corned beef on the grill and cook 30 seconds or just long enough to heat them through.
Butter one side of each piece of rye bread.
Spread the dressing mixture on the other side of each slice of bread.
Place a slice of cheese on 6 pieces of the bread on the dressing side.
Place all the bread slices on the grill butter side down and toast about 45 seconds or until lightly brown and the cheese is just beginning to melt.
Place the corn beef slices on top of the cheese.
Add the cabbage mixture and top with the other slice of bread.

This is not your typical Ruben sandwich. The combination of these ingredients together will keep them coming back for more.

Potato and Ham Breakfast With Cheese Recipe

2011-01-07T05:04:00.000-08:00

Potatoes and ham are always a good combination for breakfast. This dish is made even tastier by the addition of cheese, which is also a winner on its own. Try this cheesy potato and ham breakfast recipe the next time you want to serve something special for breakfast.

To take care of the chopping, dicing and slicing you can use a food processor, such as one of the KitchenAid 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processors.

Cheesy Potato and Ham Breakfast

What You Need:

1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 C of onion, chopped
1/2 tsp sage
2 tbsp of water
1 C of cooked lean ham, diced
3 C of frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 C of reduced fat cheddar cheese, divided
4 eggs
1 1/2 C of skim milk
1/4 tsp of salt

How to Make It:

Allow the oven to preheat to 350 degrees.
Place the apple into an ovenproof skillet.
Add the onion, sage and water and place over medium heat.
Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until tender.
Stir in the potatoes and ham.
Cook the mixture for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Remove the pan from the heat and quickly sprinkle half of the cheese over the top.
Break the eggs into a mixing bowl.
Add the milk and salt and whisk until blended well.
Pour the mixture over the potatoes and ham but do not stir.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Bake for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Makes 6 servings

When sautéing the apples and onions or even with other vegetables or meat use water, broth or even unsweetened fruit juice instead of oil or butter for a healthier addition to your meals.

Exceptional Hard Boiled Egg Mayonnaise Recipe

2011-01-06T04:47:00.000-08:00

Making your own salad dressings is always a good idea. A tasty mayonnaise can make all the difference to a dish and if you have a food processor, such as the Cuisinart Custom Pro 11 Cup Stainless Steel Food Processor, making it is easy.

So, why not spoil your family and friends with this tasty mayonnaise that is just that little bit different. It has the added benefit that you do not have to use pasteurized eggs, as you have to do with normal mayonnaise, as you are using a hard boiled egg.

Hard Boiled Egg Mayonnaise Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup yogurt
1 TBSP lemon juice
1/4 tsp prepared mustard
1 hard boiled egg
1/4 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp salt

Method:

Put all ingredients in food processor and pulse until well blended and smooth.
If you prefer, you can also just chop the boiled egg very small and blend ingredients together with a fork or whisk.
Keep refrigerated in jar with tight lid.
Be sure to chill thoroughly before you use.

All Season's Peppermint Stick Smoothie Recipe

2010-12-17T00:21:00.000-08:00

With a blender, such as one of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars, you can easily make this tasty smoothie recipe. For me, personally, I can never have enough smoothie recipes as I simply love them.

As a variation you can of course use chocolate ice cream and get a shake with a more chocolaty taste and only a hint of peppermint.

What You Need:

4 ice cream scoops peppermint chocolate chip ice cream
1 ½ C milk
2 drops peppermint extract

How to Make It:

Place the ice cream in the blender.
Pour in the milk.
Add the drops of extract.
Cover and blend until smooth and creamy.

If you can’t find peppermint chocolate chip ice cream use plain peppermint ice cream. By adding about ¼ of a bag of semi sweet chocolate chips you can achieve the same taste.

Well, during the holiday time it is a good time to experiment with this recipe and find the one your family loves the best.

Fun And Easy Chili Mini Tacos Recipe

2010-12-13T03:27:00.000-08:00

If you and your kids love chili this is the recipe for you. It is really easy to make, kid friendly and suitable for any party you may be having this holiday season. If you have a Cuisinart SG 10 Electric Spice and Nut Grinder it will be a great help with chopping the peanuts. Freshly chopped is always better than buying chopped nuts.

What You Need:

8 mini corn taco shells
1/3 C of milk chocolate chips, divided
1 pint vanilla ice cream
2 T peanuts, chopped

How to Make It:

Preset the oven control to 350 degrees allowing the oven to preheat.
Stand the taco shells, opening up, in a loaf pan placing foil balls at each end to keep them upright.
Heat the shells in the oven for 5 minutes or until crispy.
Remove and allow the shells to cool for 10 minutes.
Fill the bottom of each cooled shell with 1 t of the chocolate chips.
Fill each of the taco shells with 1/4 C of ice cream.
Place the pan of filled shells into the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
Place the remaining chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl.
Microwave on high 1 minute then stir.
If the chips are not completely melted and smooth return to the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chips are melted and smooth.
Remove the tacos from the freezer.
Trickle the melted chocolate over the top of each of the tacos.
Quickly sprinkle each taco with the chopped peanuts.
Return to the freezer for at least 10 minutes.

Makes 8 ice cream tacos

These easy to make ice cream tacos will be a hit on New Years Eve. Any flavor of ice cream will work. You can also use any type of ice cream topping to drizzle over the top. Create an ice cream taco that will suit your children’s tastes.

Preparation Time: approximately 30 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 5 minutes
Freezing Time: approximately 25 minutes
Total Time: approximately 1 hour

Nutritional Information per taco: (approximate values)

Calories 140; fat 8 g; sodium 60 mg; carbohydrates 15 g; sugars 10 g; protein 3 g

Serve these tacos as a tasty snack. You can be sure your visitors will love them. They are exceptional and can even serve as a light dessert after a heavy meal.

Tasty Cheese Fondue Recipe With Your Cuisinart CFO 3SS Electric Fondue Maker

2010-12-07T01:13:00.000-08:00

If you have a Cuisinart CFO 3SS Electric Fondue Maker you can spoil your guests with this slightly different cheese fondue. I always enjoy something a little different and this cheese fondue recipe is a tasty variation on the well known Swiss fondue.

Ingredient for your cheese fondue recipe:

6 beaten eggs
6 tablespoons grated strong cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Crusty bread cubed

Method

Put the eggs into a saucepan with the butter and cheese
Stir until cooked and thick
Flavor with salt and pepper
Pour into your Cuisinart CFO 3SS Electric Fondue Maker
Serve with the bread and a good white wine

This fondue is nice and tick and very easy to scoop up with your bread. Because your Cuisinart CFO 3SS Electric Fondue Maker has a non stick interior it is easy to wash up quickly and still serve a chocolate fondue for dessert.

Tasty Marmalade Loin Steaks Recipe

2010-11-30T00:48:00.000-08:00

This is an exceptionally tasty recipe for preparing steak and it is surprisingly easy if you have a broiler such as the Cuisinart TOB 195 Exact Heat Toaster Oven Broiler Stainless. You really save money this way as the Cuisinart TOB 195 Exact Heat Toaster Oven Broiler Stainless heats up very fast and it keeps it's temperature because it is small, so less electricity.

What You Need for this recipe:

1/2 C of orange marmalade
2 tbsp butter or margarine
¼ tsp rosemary
4 lean beef loin steaks, fat trimmed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

How to Make It:

Preheat the broiler.
In a saucepan over low heat, stir together the marmalade, butter and rosemary.
Heat the mixture for 3 minutes, stirring often, until melted and hot.
Place the steaks on a broiler pan and season with the salt and pepper.
Broil 4 inches from the heat for 17 minutes, turning once, for medium cooked steaks.
Brush the steaks with the marmalade mixture during the last 5 minutes of broiling.
Place the steaks on dinner plates and top with the remaining marmalade mixture.

Makes 4 servings

Steaks aren’t as difficult to cook as many people believe. The timing of your steaks is everything though. To cook a medium rare steak, broil them about 14 minutes, for medium broil them about 17 minutes and for well done broil them for about 20 minutes. Make a small cut in the middle of the steak to see if they are cooked just the way you like them.

Well try this one during the holidays. Your family and friends with love these exceptional and tasty steaks. Once you have mastered the technique you will wonder why you ever hesitated to cook steaks.

Custard Ice Cream Recipe

2010-11-22T04:55:00.000-08:00

Even though it is cold, ice cream remains a popular dessert at any meal especially dinner parties as it can be taken care of without any problems if you have an ice cream maker such a the Cuisinart Ice-50bc Supreme Ice Cream Maker.

Here is your recipe for custard ice cream.

First of all keep in mind that if you allow the custard to cool down a little before placing it in your machine you will have better and faster results.

Ingredients:

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons cornflour
½ cup sugar
2 or 3 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup cream
Pinch of salt

Method:

Bring the milk to boiling-point
Pour the milk onto the cornflour and sugar that are mixed
Return to the saucepan and stir the mixture until it is thick and smooth, you have to stir all the time to prevent lumps
Allow the mixture to cook for about 3 minutes
Slightly beat the egg yolks
Pour the hot mixture over the egg yolk
Return to the saucepan once a gain and stir until the egg is cooked.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla essence and the pinch of salt
Let the mixture cool down and then add the slightly whipped cream to it
Freeze according to the instructions of you ice cream maker

This may sound like a little more work than other ice cream recipe, but the tasty end result is well worth the extra work.

Tasty Saturday Afternoon Apple Pizza Recipe

2010-11-15T04:01:00.000-08:00

Cooking is fun, but all the chopping can sometimes become a little too much. So, how little or how much chopping you need to do for a recipe, a Cuisinart DLC5BC Food Processor 7-Cup Chrome will make things easier for you.

Here is your Saturday afternoon apple pizza recipe

What You Need:

1 (12 in.) prepared pizza dough crust
2 TBSP olive oil
2 tsp. garlic, minced
2 C fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 C Granny Smith apples cored, peeled and chopped
1 C Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 C Blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 C Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tsp. oregano

How to Make It:

Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes being sure to stir a couple of times during cooking.
Place the prepared pizza dough on a pizza pan.
Brush the olive oil and garlic mixture over the entire pizza crust.
Bring the oven temperature to 450 degrees.
Spread the spinach evenly over the crust.
Add the apples evenly over the spinach.
In a large bowl toss the 3 cheeses together until well combined.
Sprinkle the cheeses over the top of the entire pizza.
Sprinkle on the oregano being sure to cover the whole pizza.
Bake 13 minutes until cheese has melted and the crust is a nice golden brown.

Serves 4 pieces

Moms deserve to treat themselves too. This pizza is the perfect way to enjoy a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Try this recipe, it is a little different and I'm sure that your family will love it. It is not your everyday usual pizza so you can really surprise them with this one!

Veggie Soup Medley Recipe

2010-11-09T00:22:00.000-08:00

The winter is here and it is time for tasty homemade soup served with freshly baked homemade bread. You will be surprised at how easy it is to produce these with a few hand appliances such as a Cuisinart CBK 100 Programmable Breadmaker and a slow cooker such as the Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker.

If you have reached the stage where you know your breadmaker very well you may feel like experimenting a little more. This is when a cook book such as Bread Machine Magic will come in very handy.

OK, so hear is your recipe for Veggie Soup Medley

Veggie Soup Medley Recipe

What You Need:

2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chili peppers
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen corn
1 C onion, diced
2 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (1 1/4 oz) envelope chili seasoning mix
1 C water

How to Make It:

Dump the cans of tomatoes with the juice into the crock pot.
Add the kidney beans and chickpeas into the pot.
Place the frozen corn and onions in.
Stir in both cans of tomato sauce until well combined.
Sprinkle in the envelope of seasoning mix.
Pour in the water and stir to incorporate all the ingredients together well.
Cover and cook on the low temperature setting 6 hours.

Serving Size: 6

This vegetable soup has a great chili taste due to the green chilies and seasoning mix. Experiment with different vegetables until you find just the right ones for your taste.

So, this winter serve your family lots of tasty and healthy homemade soup with freshly baked homemade bread. I think soup and bread is the ultimate comfort food to come home to on a cold winter's day.

Homemade Soup Recipe - Seafood and White Fish Soup Recipe

2010-11-01T02:38:00.000-07:00

Winter is here and there are no better welcoming food to serve your family than a tasty homemade soup with freshly baked bread. A good homemade soup is nutritious while it is also comfort food. Treat your family to this tasty recipe!

If you have a breadmaker such as the Cuisinart CBK 100 Programmable Breadmaker and a slow cooker such a Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, producing such a meal will not be a problem.

With your slow cooker you can be away all day and the soup will be ready when you return as it is programmable and the same goes for the breadmaker as it is programmable and you can set it to have the bread ready at the time you want it.

Here is a soup recipe to try out and serve with your homemade bread. It may be a little too big for a Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, but as it is for 8 people it is easy to half the quantities for a small family. With this recipe you will have to finish it of with another 45 minutes cooking after you return home.

Seafood and White Fish Soup Recipe

What You Need:

2 C onions, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped fine
5 cloves of garlic, mined
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) bottle clam juice
1/2 C water
1 T red wine vinegar
1 T olive oil
2 1/2 t dried Italian seasoning
1/4 t sugar
1/4 t red pepper flakes, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 lb. white fish, cut into 1 in pieces
3/4 lb uncooked medium shrimp, shelled, deveined and tails removed
1 (6 1/2 oz) can chopped clams with juice
1 (6 oz) can crabmeat, drained
1/4 C fresh parsley, chopped

How to Make It:

Place the onion, celery, garlic and tomatoes into the slow cooker.
Pour in the clam juice, water, vinegar and oil.
Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, sugar and pepper flakes.
Stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients together well.
Add the bay leaf and stir again.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high 4 hours.
Add the fish, shrimp, clams with the juice and crabmeat to the slow cooker.
Lower the heat to the low setting, cover and continue cooking 45 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the bay leaf before serving and sprinkle the top with the parsley.

Serving Size: 8

A dry white wine can be used in place of the water if you like. If you use a wine choose a dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a Chardonnay.

How To Make Brown Soup Stock

2010-10-26T02:28:00.000-07:00

A good soup always starts with a good stock, so I think it is important to know how to make your own stock as it is always tastier than the stock you buy. If you have a pot such as the Cuisinart Classic Stockpot, you will be itching to try this recipe.

Ingredients:

6 lbs. shin of beef
3 quarts cold water
1/2 cup each of diced celery, carrots, turnips and onions (a food processor such as the Cuisinart 11 Cup Pro Custom 11 Food Processors, will come in handy here!)
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
6 cloves
1/2 bay leaf
2 sprigs parsley
thyme and marjoram to taste
1 tablespoon salt

Method:

Wash the meat and cut into small pieces
Brown half the meat in a hot frying pan in morrow from a marrow-bone
Put the rest of the meat with the bone and fat into your stock pot
Add the water
Let it stand for 30 minutes to extract the meat juices
Put on the stove and add the browned meat and heat gradually to boiling point
Remove scum as it rises
Cover and cook slowly for 6 hours at simmering point
Add vegetables and seasonings
Cook for another hour and a half
Strain and cool as quickly as possible

Tasty Loaf Cake Recipe

2010-10-18T06:55:00.000-07:00

If you are having a birthday party coming for you little girl, you may be looking for easy recipes to bake the birthday cake with. Well here is an easy "loaf cake" that is obviously in the form of a bread loaf. It may seem a funny shape, but with a little imagination it can become a very pretty birthday cake.

Disney Princess Parties are very popular and as you will be able to get all the Disney Princess Party Supplies online, you only have to bake this loaf, a few other snacks and drinks and you are all set to go.

To bake this cake an electric beater, such as the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers, is vital.

Here is the recipe for the tasty loaf cake:

Ingredients:

4oz butter
4oz sugar (1cup)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
11/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt

Method:

Add all the ingredients to the bowl of your mixer.
Mix at a high speed until creamy
Pour into a lined and greased tin of 8"x 5"x4"
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 55 minutes to 1 hour.

What can be easier? So not you can wholly concentrate on the rest of the Disney Princess Party and the cake is taken care of. Remember, with all the other snacks the kids never eat that much of the birthday cake so you do not have to bake a very big cake.

Cake Decorating 101

2010-10-11T07:17:00.000-07:00

If you have seen television shows like “Ace of Cakes” or “Cake Boss,” you know how time-consuming decorating a cake can be. Chances are you’re not interested in creating elaborate cakes like those on television but you would like to learn something more than merely frosting a cake. Cake decorating is an art, but luckily it is one you can learn with some practice.

The main items required for cake decorating include:

Pastry bag with plastic couplers
Decorating tips in assorted shapes
Offset and straight icing spatulas
Lazy Susan or rotating cake stand
Food coloring to tint icing

If you’ve never really decorated cakes before, you may not know what some of these items are. Here are the explanations to help you.

The pastry bag is the container used for icing. Attached to the bag is a plastic coupler which enables you to change decorating tips and use the same icing. Scoop icing into the pastry bag with a spatula but don’t overfill it. In fact, if you fill it much more than half full you could have problems.

Decorating tips come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Normally you can purchase a decorating tips kit with three to four plastic tips. However, if you’re serious about learning cake decorating you’ll want to invest in the metal tips. They can be found in different shapes including round for piping and detail outlining, leaf, drop flower, ruffle, basket weave, rose and various specialty tips.

The offset and straight spatulas are a cake decorator’s best friends. You’ll use the spatulas for preparing the icing base for the rest of the decorations to adhere to. If the base isn’t done correctly, you may find the decorations slipping off. Of course, it also helps that you have the right butter cream recipe for the icing; it has to be the correct consistency for decorating.

A lazy Susan or rotating cake stand can make or break your decorations. These items will allow you to rotate the cake without much effort, which means you can keep the correct pressure on the pastry bag. When you have the correct pressure on the pastry bag you can feel sure the decorations will look uniform.

Food coloring is an optional tool but one that many cake decorators use. When you’re making a good butter cream icing it will be a pale yellow or off-white in color. You may decide your cake needs some punch. Adding food coloring sparingly until you reach the desired shade while you’re making the icing will give you the colors of the rainbow to choose from.

Some other items you may want to purchase and have on hand include edible decorating pens. These are pens filled with food coloring and have a paintbrush type of tip. This type of tool is great if you don’t feel comfortable piping words on a cake yet. Since the pen is made from food coloring, the “ink” is completely edible.

Marzipan is a confection made of ground almonds, egg whites and sugar. It can be rolled out like to cover a cake completely or molded into various shapes. Fondant is another way to achieve a perfectly iced cake. Depending upon where you live you may be able find pre-made marzipan items and tubs of fondant in bakeries or cake decorating shops.

Maybe you’ve never thought about cake decorating. It is something you can learn either by trial and error or by taking lessons. Once you know how, you’ll be able to make beautiful cakes.

Tasty Orange Pudding

2010-10-04T02:40:00.000-07:00

I love orange pudding and I am convinced you family and guests will love it as well. Making this pudding with a Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer 63220 is as easy as can come as you can mix the dough in the Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer 63220 all the way.

Orange Pudding:

Dough Ingredients:

¾ cup flour
½ cup sugar
½ cup milk
2 ozs. Butter
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon apricot jam or syrup
½ bicarbonate of soda
½ teaspoon grated Lemon rind
1 Egg

Method:

Cream the eggs and sugar
Add the melted butter
Add the rest of the ingredients except the bicarbonate of soda and milk
Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the milk
Add the milk mixture

Syrup Ingredients:

1 cup water
½ cup sugar
Pinch of salt
½ cup orange juice
1 heaped teaspoon of butter

Method:

Boil the ingredients and pour into a deep oven dish
Pour the dough into the syrup
Bake at once in an oven of 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20-25 minutes until done (ovens differ, you will have to experiment a little here)
Serve with custard and cream

So, grab your Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer 63220 and start experimenting with this recipe.

Tasty Spiced Coffee

2010-09-27T02:38:00.000-07:00

If you have a Hamilton Beach Brew Station you will love this spiced coffee. It is easy to make and it is a really great treat on a cold winter's night.

Before you can make the spiced coffee you have to make a coffee extract to use in making the spiced coffee. This is where the comes in for the easiest way to make the coffee extract.

Coffee Extract Recipe:

Make one cup of really strong coffee in your Hamilton Beach Brew Station.
To the hot coffee you now add 1 cup of sugar and you stir until dissolved
Allow this mixture to boil for 5 minutes and bottle.
Keep this extract in the fridge

Spiced Coffee Recipe:

Ingredients:

6 cloves
2 drops of vanilla
½ teaspoon of lemon rind
2 pieces of cinnamon
½ teaspoon grated orange rind
Brandy to taste
Lightly whipped cream
4 Teaspoons coffee extract

Method:

Tie all the ingredients (except the brandy and cream, of course!)
Heat this in 4 cups of cold water to boiling point and remove
Pour 1 teaspoon of coffee extract into each cup
Fill the cups with the spicy water
Add a dash of brandy to each cup
Top each cup with whipped cream

Coffee Cake Recipe

2010-09-20T05:36:00.000-07:00

I cannot think of a more fitting dessert than a tasty coffee cake served with fresh coffee. The coffee can be made with your Hamilton Beach Brew Station. Make a little more than you want to drink and use ½ cup of the coffee to bake this coffee cake.

Coffee Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon of syrup
21/4 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup strong black coffee
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
1 cup sugar
½ cup raisins
¼ currents
Grated rind of one lemon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 eggs

Method:

With a stand mixer (such as the Kitchenaid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers) cream the butter, syrup and the sugar very well.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well in between adding each egg
Fold in the dry ingredients and the coffee alternating the two, fold in lightly and do not beat. Only mix until the ingredients are combined well
Spoon into a lined greased baking tin and bake for about 35 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Decorate as preferred

Recipe Idea For A Busy Mom With A Pressure Cooker

2010-09-13T02:30:00.000-07:00

Having a pressure cooker can make life very easier for a busy mom. You have a wide choice and the size of your family will influence you decision. If your family is not too large, a pressure cooker such as the Cuisinart CPC 600 Electric Pressure Cooker is a very good idea. Or you can have a look at the Presto 8 Qt Pressure Cooker.

To give you an idea of some of the really tasty and fun recipes you will be able to make with your pressure cooker, here is and example of a recipe, fit for the family or for entertaining.

Pepper and Mushroom Millet Recipe

What You Need:

10 button mushrooms, cut in half
2 T of mild chili pepper, chopped
2 T shallots, chopped
2 C of chicken broth
1 C of millet grain
3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 C cilantro, chopped
1/2 t of salt

How to Make It:

Spray the cooker well with a non stick cooking spray.
Place the mushrooms, chili pepper and shallots into the cooker.
On medium heat, brown the ingredients for 5 minutes.
Pour the chicken broth into the cooker.
Add the grain and bring the cooker to high pressure.
Cook for 10 minutes then allow the pressure to fall on it's own for 10 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and cilantro and stir to combine.
Sprinkle with the salt just before serving.

This colorful side dish and an almost creamy texture and goes great with any type of meat. Millet is a soft grain that can be found in most grocery stores.

Makes 4 servings

This colorful side dish and an almost creamy texture and goes great with any type of meat. Millet is a soft grain that can be found in most grocery stores.

So, grab you pressure cooker and try this delicious recipe. Using this recipe is a great time saver and it gives you more time to spend on the rest of your dishes, especially if you are entertaining.

Cuisinart 11 Cup Pro Custom 11 Food Processors Make Life Easier

2010-09-06T02:26:00.000-07:00

If you are a busy mom, you will probably battle with providing your family with healthy home cooked meals every day. Part of the problem, of course, is the chopping and cutting involved. This is where a food processor, such as the Cuisinart 11 Cup Pro Custom 11 Food Processors, comes in very handy to save you time.

Another time saver for a busy mom is also a slow cooker such as the Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker can once again come to the rescue. With a slow cooker you can come home tonight with a tasty cooked meal all ready and waiting for you.

To give you and idea of a tasty soup recipe you can make with your Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, here is an example. Of course, it will taste even better with bread made in your Cuisinart CBK 100 Programmable Breadmaker.

The Cuisinart CBK 100 Programmable Breadmaker is just what it says, programmable, this means you can set it to have the bread ready when you want it. So with all these handy appliances you will never have a problem serving your family tasty and healthy home cooked meals.

Italian Sausage Pizza Soup Recipe

What You Need:

1 lb Italian sausage
1/2 C onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 oz) pkg. pepperoni slices
1 (16 oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 oz) can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 oz) can died tomatoes
1 (4 oz) can green chilies, chopped
4 t chili powder
1/2 t salt
1/8 t pepper
1 (15 oz) can pizza sauce

How to Make It:

Place the sausage, onion and garlic into a skillet over medium heat.
Brown the sausage until not longer pink about 8 minutes.
Drain well in a colander and pat off excess grease with paper towel.
Place into the slow cooker.
Add the pepperoni into the mixture.
Place both cans of kidney beans into the crock pot.
Add in the tomatoes and the green chilies.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, salt and pepper.
Pour the pizza sauce over the top and stir to make sure all the ingredients are combined together.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

Serving Size: 8

This recipe is great for teenage parties. The kids go crazy over the pizza taste in the soup. Chop the pepperoni into small pieces if you prefer. Serve with an Italian blend shredded cheese sprinkled on top.

The Benefits Of Frozen Meals Such As This Have Me Later Chili Recipe

2010-07-13T03:03:00.000-07:00

If you have enough freezer space, or if you get some extra freezer space by buying a freezer such as the Frigidaire Chest Freezer, you will be able to make use of home cooked meals frozen for later use. So, make use of the benefits of frozen meals.

Tanking this option has many benefits and advantages:

You save money as they are cheaper that the ready make one you can buy
The meal is healthier as you cooked it yourself from healthy ingredients
You are always ready for those unexpected guests you have to feed.
You can save a lot of time by designating a weekend to cooking and then you are free for a long time from any meal time worries.

To give you an idea of such a recipe, here is a tasty one for chili:

Have Me Later Chili

What You Need:

1 lb ground chuck
1 lg onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 T chili powder
1 t ground cumin
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
2 (15 oz) cans chili beans
2 T cornstarch, optional
1/4 C water, optional

How to Make It:

Place the ground chuck in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onions and garlic.
Cook until meat is browned through and vegetables are tender.
Drain well.
Place the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper into a large saucepan.
Place over high heat.
Bring to a rapid boil.
Add the meat and beans.
Reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Remove lid and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
Place saucepan in the refrigerator for a rapid cool.
Pour chili into freezer containers and freeze (in your Frigidaire Chest Freezer) for up to 3 months.
To reheat, remove chili from the freezer.
Place 1/4 C of water in a saucepan.
Add the chili and cook over medium heat until heated through.
To thicken chili mix the cornstarch and 1/4 C water together.
Add to the chili and stir well.

Tasty Bow Tie Chuck Wagon Soup Recipe In Your Slow Cooker

2010-07-01T03:22:00.000-07:00

Coming home to a tasty soup, made in your Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker and serving it with freshly made bread from your Cuisinart CBK 100 Programmable Breadmaker, what can be more convenient. After a long day at work, dinner is all ready when you get home.

To give you and idea, here is a recipe for Tasty Bow Tie Chuck Wagon Soup:

Bow Tie Chuck Wagon Soup

What You Need:

1 lb beef chuck, boneless and cut into cubes
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
2 (14 oz) can beef broth
1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 C carrots, sliced thin
1 small onion chopped
1/4 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 C bow tie pasta, uncooked

How to Make It:

Place the cubed beef into the crock pot.
Add the tomatoes, with the juice, to the crock pot.
Pour both cans of broth into the crock pot.
Stir in both types of beans.
Add in the sliced carrots and chopped onions.
Sprinkle in the salt and pepper and stir to incorporate the ingredients together.
Cover and cook on the low temperature setting 8 hours.
Stir in the uncooked pasta.
Recover, set the heat to high and continue cooking 40 minutes or until the pasta is tender.

Serving Size: 8

In a hurry then cook this soup on the high setting for 4 hours. Remember the additional time for the pasta cook. When ready to serve sprinkle the top of each bowl with a little grated Parmesan cheese.

Cooking When You Only Need One Cooker - Fruit and Nuts Flapjacks Recipe

2010-06-29T01:06:00.000-07:00

Very often you need to cook a meal where you only need one cooker and where you need fast heat and very controllable heat. For this a cooker such as the Viking Portable Induction Cooker is idea. The added bonus is that the Viking Portable Induction Cooker is portable and you can take it with you wherever you go.

Here is an example of a breakfast recipe where the Viking Portable Induction Cooker will really come in handy:

Fruit and Nuts Flapjacks Recipe

What You Need:

2 C of flour
1 C of sugar
2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t salt
1/2 t ground ginger
1/2 t ground cloves
2 eggs
1 3/4 C of buttermilk
3 T of vegetable oil
1 3/4 C of apples, peeled and shredded
1/2 C of pecans, chopped

How to Make It:

Toss together in a large mixing bowl the flour, sugar, baking powder and soda.
Add in the cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves and toss again to combine.
Break the two eggs into a separate bowl.
Pour the buttermilk and oil into the eggs and whisk until completely combined.
Fold in the apples and pecans until blended in well.
Grease a griddle or skillet and place over medium heat.
Pour the batter by 1/4 C on to the hot griddle.
Cook 4 minutes or until bubbles begin to appear around the edges.
Flip and continue cooking an additional 4 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 1 1/2 dozen flapjacks

These flapjacks are not only sweet but filled with spices. They make breakfast a special event. Serve them with apple jelly instead of syrup for something a little special. Leftovers can be frozen for up to 2 months.

So for a fast and convenient breakfast, why not have a look at the Viking Portable Induction Cooker.

Lunch In A Thermos - Grape and Pecan Thermos Dessert Recipe

2010-06-24T06:38:00.000-07:00

Having a Cuisinart SG 10 Electric Spice and Nut Grinder can make life easier even in the smallest way. Once you have one you will be wondering how you ever managed without it! Here is a recipe for lunch in a thermos and if you have a Wide Mouth Thermos Nissan you will love it!

Here is a recipe for a Grape and Pecan Thermos Dessert to spoil someone with:

Grape and Pecan Thermos Dessert

What You Need:

1 (4 oz) pkg. cream cheese at room temperature
1 (4 oz) container sour cream
1/4 C white vinegar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 lbs seedless grapes
2 oz pecans, chopped (here you can use your Cuisinart SG 10 Electric Spice and Nut Grinder)
1 tbsp brown sugar

How to Make It:

Place the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.
Add the sour cream and stir to blend.
Pour in the vinegar and the vanilla extract.
Mix well being sure the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Fold in the grapes carefully making sure all the grapes are covered well with the creamy mixture.
Refrigerate until chilled about 30 minutes.
Stir in the pecans and brown sugar.
Place in a pre chilled thermos. (Your Thermos Nissan)

Serves 2

Kids love this wonderful dessert. If you or your child do not like nuts or are allergic to them stir in a few raisins instead.

Even though this is a dessert it is packed with nutrition and your kid will lots of nutrition from this healthy recipe.

Cusinart Blender Used In A Tasty Creamy Apple Cheddar Soup Recipe

2010-06-22T01:48:00.000-07:00

Many people think that having a blender, such as the Cuisinart CBT 700 Die Cast 700 Watt Blender, is mostly for the making of smoothies. This is far from the truth though and there are many other uses for a good blender such as the Cuisinart CBT 700 Die Cast 700 Watt Blender.

Here is a recipe for you to try where you are going to need a blender such as the Cuisinart CBT 700 Die Cast 700 Watt Blender to complete the dish.

Creamy Apple Cheddar Soup

What You Need:

2 TBSP canola oil
3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 potato, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 C onion, chopped fine
1/8 tsp. ground thyme
1/4 C white wine
5 C chicken broth
4 C Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 C heavy cream
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper

How to Make It:

Heat the oil to hot but not smoking in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Place the apples, potato, celery and onion into the hot oil.
Cook together for 5 minutes.
Stir in the thyme and continue cooking an additional 5 minutes.
Pour the wine into the pot and stir well.
Pour in the chicken broth and continue cooking 35 minutes.
Pour the entire mixture into a blender, such as the Cuisinart CBT 700 Die Cast 700 Watt Blender.
Puree until smooth.
Return the mixture to the soup pot.
Turn heat to lowest temperature.
Stir in the cheese and cream.
Sprinkle with the nutmeg and pepper.
Continue cooking on low until heated through about 15 minutes.
Be careful not to being the soup to a boil or the cheese and cream will curdle.

Serves 8

Making Baking Easy By Using Your KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers

2010-06-18T01:22:00.000-07:00

Baking is fun, but very often the mixing can be a little too much if a lot of mixing or creaming of butter and sugar is involved in the process.

With an electric mixer such as the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers you will not have a problem and you will be even more excited about baking and treating your family to tasty homemade cakes and more.

To give you an idea, here is a tasty Apple Banana Pound Cake to try:

Apple Banana Pound Cake

What You Need:

1 C butter or margarine, room temperature
2 1/2 C sugar
1/2 C light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 C sour cream
2 tsp. vanilla extract
6 eggs
3 C all purpose flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and chopped
2 ripe bananas, sliced thin

How to Make It:

Place the butter in a large mixing bowl.
Add the both sugars to the bowl.
With an electric mixer, such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers, on medium speed beat until light and fluffy about 3 minutes.
Add the sour cream and vanilla.
Continue beating 1 minute.
Add the eggs and beat for another 2 minutes or until all the ingredients are incorporated together.
In a separate bowl sift together the flour, cinnamon and baking soda.
Pour the dry mixture into the egg mixture.
Beat on low speed just until blended.
Gently fold in the apples and bananas.
Heat the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
Spray a Bundt pan with a non stick cooking spray.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake 80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

12 servings

Lunch With A Difference In A Thermos Nissan

2010-06-03T02:08:00.000-07:00

Sending a tasty hot lunch or a cold lunch that is actually still cold when they eat it, needs two appliances to make it easy.

First, of course, you must have a wide mouth Thermos Nissan to send it in and then to help with all the chopping you need a food processor such as the Cuisinart DLC5BC Food Processor to save you time.

To give you and idea of what you can do, here is a recipe for Layered Eggplant Lunch Recipe:

Layered Eggplant Lunch Recipe:

What You Need:

3 tbsp canola oil
1 small eggplant, sliced
2 potatoes, skin left on and sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large tomato, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp basil

How to Make It:

Place the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Heat the oil to hot but not smoking.
Add the eggplant and potatoes.
Layer on the onions.
Layer in the pepper strips.
Last lay the tomatoes on the top.
Sprinkle with the garlic, parsley and basil.
Allow the layers to simmer in the hot oil for 20 minutes.
If the mixture seems to be cooking to quickly lower the heat to medium low.
Mixture may seem slightly dry but do not add water.
Continue cooking 15 minutes or until vegetables is fork tender.
Use a spatula to remove in sections and layer into a wide mouth thermos.

Serves 4

This dish is great out of a thermos. Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese over the top before eating.

Tasty Mocha Cake Recipe You Can Make With A Stand Mixer

2010-06-01T00:58:00.000-07:00

f you have a good stand mixer, such as the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers or the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers, you will have no problem making this mocha cake recipe as it can be made using an electric stand mixer from the beginning of the recipe to the end.
Make this tasty cake to serve as dessert at your next dinner party and it will be a hit. You can decorate it with mocha icing or it can simply be served with ice cream, fresh cream or custard. Your choice will depend on how you want to serve the cake.

Ingredients for your mocha cake:

2 Cups cake flour
3 Eggs
1/2 Cup oil
2 Teaspoons vanilla essence
5 Tablespoons Cacao
11/2 Cup sugar
1 Cup of very strong coffee (you can use your Cuisinart DCC 1200 12 Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker to make the coffee)
31/2 Teaspoons of baking powder
1/4 Teaspoon of salt

Method:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees of Fahrenheit
Beat the eggs very well.
Gradually add the sugar
Add the oil to the hot coffee and bring it to the boil
Add this boiling mixture to the egg and sugar mixture and beat until the sugar has dissolved
Add the vanilla
Sift all the dry ingredients and add to the mixture
Bake the cake in 2 deep 9 inch prepared cake tins for about 25-30 minutes until done.

Fresh Homemade Sherbet For That Special Dinner

2010-05-27T05:21:00.000-07:00

In summer, Ice cream is the ultimate dessert to serve at any occasion. This sherbet is very tasty with the whipping cream and chocolate syrup. With an ice cream maker such as the Cuisinart ICE-50BC Supreme Ice Cream Maker you will have no problems with this recipe.

So, here is your recipe for Silky Pink Raspberry Sherbet:

What You Need:

2 C of boiling water
1 (6 oz.) pkg. raspberry gelatin
1/2 C of cold water
1/2 C of chocolate syrup
3/4 C of whipping cream

How to Make It:

Pour the boiling water into a large bowl.
Whisk in the gelatin until completely dissolved.
Add the cold water, syrup and whipping cream, whisking until blended in well.
Cover and chill for 1 hour or until cooled but not set up.
When the mixture has cooled pour it into the cylinder of the ice cream maker.
Freeze according to the manufacturer's directions for you ice cream maker.
Allow to ripen 2 hours.

Makes 8 servings

This tasty sherbet can be made with any type of fruit flavored gelatin. Chopped pieces of fruit may also be added to this sherbet. Fold in the fruit before you ripen.

You will notice that with a Cuisinart ICE-50BC Supreme Ice Cream Maker you will be able to simplify the recipe and have it ready in a shorter time.

Tasty And Fast Vegetable Enhanced Steamed Rice Recipe For Your Pressure Cooker

2010-05-03T01:13:00.000-07:00

If you have a pressure cooker or an electric pressure cooker, such as the Cuisinart CPC 600 Electric Pressure Cooker, you will be able to make many easy, fast and tasty meals.

A pressure cooker, such as the Cuisinart CPC 600 Electric Pressure Cooker, is not only a time saver; it also ensures that the food is tasty and that the nutrition stays locked in. So, looking at a pressure cooker is a very good idea for a busy mom.

To give you and idea of the tasty meals you will be able to produce in a pressure cooker, here is a recipe to try out.

Vegetable Enhanced Steamed Rice Recipe

What You Need:

1 C long grain brown rice
1 C of chicken broth
2 C of water, divided
1/4 C green onions, chopped
1/4 C red bell pepper, diced
1/4 C French style green beans
1/2 C frozen corn

How to Make It:

Place the rice into an ovenproof casserole dish.
Pour the chicken broth and 1/2 C of water over the rice.
Pour the remaining water into the cooker and place the trivet into the water.
Place the casserole dish onto the trivet.
Bring the pressure to high and cook 30 minutes.
Allow the pressure to fall on its own.
After the pressure has fallen add the bell pepper, green beans and corn to the casserole.
Replace the lid on the cooker but do not lock.
Allow the rice and vegetables to steam for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Short grain rice can be used but it will take a little longer to cook. Add an additional 7 minutes to the cooking time if using short grain rice. When cooking rice always allow the pressure to fall on its own. This will ensure the rice has plenty of time to soften without overcooking.

Makes 4 servings

Tasty Parmesan and Sage Stuffed Onion Recipe For Pressure Cooker

2010-04-30T01:23:00.000-07:00

If you have a pressure cooker, such as the Cuisinart CPC 600 Electric Pressure Cooker or the Presto Pressure Cooker 8 Qt you will love this easy recipe for Parmesan and Sage Stuffed Onion.

With a pressure cooker you can make easy and tasty dishes in a very short while. So, if you want to entertain the easy way, make at least one of your dishes in your pressure cooker to save you time and money.

Another benefit of the pressure cooker is that the flavor of the food is retained and the nutrition is also retained. So pressure cooker meals are not only tasty, but they are also healthy.

So here is your recipe

Parmesan and Sage Stuffed Onion Recipe

What You Need:

4 large sweet onions
1 C of bread crumbs
4 egg whites
1 t dried sage
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
4 t Parmesan cheese, grated
2 C of water

How to Make It:

Scoop the center out of each of the onions leaving 2 layers of onion and being careful not to perforate the onion walls.
Place the bread crumbs into a mixing bowl.
Add the egg whites.
Sprinkle in the sage, salt and pepper and mix until blended together well.
Stuff the onions 2/3 full of the mixture.
Sprinkle each onion with 1 t of the Parmesan cheese.
Pour the water into the pressure cooker.
Place the trivet into the cooker.
Lay the stuffed onions on the trivet making sure the onions do not touch the sides of the cooker.
Bring the cooker to high pressure quickly and cook 5 minutes.
Quickly release the pressure under cold water.

Pressure cookers are a major time saver. They are at least three times faster than normal cooking and almost twice as fast as the microwave. If your food is not done after the recommended cooking time, recover the cooker and bring it back up to pressure. Continue cooking for 3 minutes and then quickly release the pressure again.

Makes 4 servings

Baby Shower Menu Ideas - Make It Easy With This Tropical Island Seasoned Shrimp Recipe

2010-04-28T02:56:00.000-07:00

Here is a tasty Tropical Island Seasoned Shrimp Recipe to give you an idea of an easy recipe you can use when you are thinking about Baby Shower Menu Ideas.

When you are hosting a baby shower it is best to keep the Baby Shower Menu Ideas simple. This way you can relax and enjoy the baby shower with the guests.

For this reason it is good to keep in mind all the labor saving kitchen appliances you have and to use them.

If you are serving a hot meal you can, for instance prepare a soup in a slow cooker such as the Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker. Then you can move on and serve a main dish using a recipe you can make in the oven with a Dutch Oven such as the All Clad Dutch Oven and round off the meal with a dessert in the form of a sweet bread made in a Cuisinart CBK 100 Programmable Breadmaker!

If you keep things like this in mind when you are thinking about Baby Shower Menu Ideas you will find organizing the food a whole lot easier.

To give you an idea, here is a Tropical Island Seasoned Shrimp Recipe that you can make in your All Clad Dutch Oven or any other Dutch Oven:

What You Need:

1/2 of an onion, sliced thin
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 t of ginger
1 sweet potato, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/4 in. pieces
1 1/2 lbs. shrimp
3 bananas cut into 1/4 in. slices
1 bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 T of water
1 T of sugar
1 t red pepper flakes
4 T of white vinegar
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach
1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained well

How to Make It:

Set the oven temperature to 450 degrees and allow the oven to preheat.
Coat the inside of your All Clad Dutch Oven with a non stick cooking spray.
Scatter the onions and garlic into the bottom of the pot.
Sprinkle evenly with the ginger.
Place the sweet potato slices over the onions and garlic.
Layer the shrimp over the potatoes.
Arrange the bananas over the shrimp and slide the bell pepper strips between the banana slices.
Place the water into a measuring cup.
Add the sugar, red pepper flakes and vinegar.
Whisk until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Stir in the salt and pepper.
Pour half of the seasoned water over the ingredients in the Dutch oven.
Layer the spinach into the pan and top the spinach with the tomatoes.
Pour the remaining seasoned water over the top.
Cover and bake 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Makes 4 servings

The bananas are what give this dish its tropical taste. Be sure to remove any brown spots from the bananas before slicing them. For a little spice add a chopped Serrano pepper in with the onions and garlic. Because sweet potatoes differ so much in size only use enough to make a single layer over the onions and garlic.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 25 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

If you are thinking about this recipe as a possibility for Baby Shower Menu Ideas you can serve it as a starter and then the small amount will be enough for all your guests. You can follow this up with a meaty dish you made in your slow cooker. With the meat you only have to serve a salad and fresh bread made in your breadmaker as the shrimp dish has lots of veggies in it.

A Not-So-Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipe

2010-04-26T01:02:00.000-07:00

Swiss fondue is divine, that we all know! But, maybe once in a while you want to serve an alternative cheese fondue, here is a recipe that you can make to serve in your Cuisinart CFO 3SS Electric Fondue Maker.

Because you have to make a white sauce to melt the cheese in you will have to make it on the stove and transfer it to your Cuisinart CFO 3SS Electric Fondue Maker.

Ingredients for your not-so-Swiss cheese fondue recipe:

1/4 Pound butter
3 Tablespoons grated cheddar or any strong cheese
1 Tablespoon flour
2 Egg yolks well beaten
2/3 Cup milk
1/3 Cup water
3 Tablespoons gruyere cheese
Pinch of nutmeg

Method:

Melt the butter
Stir the flour into the butter and mix until smooth
Add milk and water and stir until smooth and cooked
Add a little of the mixture to your beaten egg yolks
Return to the pot with your cheese sauce
Pour into your Cuisinart CFO 3SS Electric Fondue Maker
Add the nutmeg
Serve with crusty bread (if you make tasty homemade bread in a breadmaker such as the Cuisinart CBK 100 Programmable Breadmaker, set it to "dark curst"

This recipe is rather rich and is best serve as a starter. So if you want to follow it up with a meat fondue you will have to get a second pot for your Cuisinart CFO 3SS Electric Fondue Maker.

A very good idea though, is to serve this fondue as a starter and follow it with another course that is not a fondue. This gives you a nice variation on the traditional.

Chicken Breasts Recipe For Chicken In Your Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

2010-04-22T02:08:00.000-07:00

Slow cookers are a heaven send for the busy mom. With a Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker you will make this Chicken Breast Recipe in no time. Go away for the day and return to a fully cooked meal.

The reason why the Cuisinart PSC 350 3 1 2 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker is such an ideal slow cooker for this chicken breast recipe, is because the slow cooker is programmable for 24 hours. When the cooking time is over it goes to the "warm" setting and it keeps the food hot without overcooking it.

Angel Pasta Chicken Recipe

What You Need For This Chicken Breast Recipe:

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1/2 C margarine
1 (1.05 oz.) pkg. Italian salad dressing mix
1 (11 oz) can golden mushroom soup
1/2 C white wine
1 (4 oz) pkg. onion and chive cream cheese
1 (8 oz) pkg. angel hair pasta

How to Make It:

Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker
In a small saucepan over low heat melt the margarine.
Add the soup and wine.
Stir in the salad dressing and cream cheese.
Continue to stir continuously until the cream cheese has completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the mixture over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions.
Serve the chicken over the pasta.

Tip: This recipe is a favorite. If you’re not an angel hair pasta lover, it can be served over other types of noodles too.

Tasty Homemade Ice Cream Right Through The Whole Of Summer

2010-04-19T01:22:00.000-07:00

What can be tastier in summer than tasty homemade ice cream? Homemade ice cream can be an everyday treat, but it can also be served as dessert at the best dinner party possible.

Homemade ice cream can also be as simple or as luxurious as you wish because with an ice cream machine your imagination is the limit.

Depending on our needs, there are two ice cream makers I would like to tell you about: there is the Cuisinart ICE-50BC Supreme Ice Cream Maker and then there is the Lello 4080 Musso Lussino 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker. You will not go wrong with any of these two machines.

To give you an idea of the tasty ice cream you will be able to make with your Cuisinart ICE-50BC Supreme Ice Cream Maker or your Lello 4080 Musso Lussino 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker here is a recipe for you to try.

Light Chocolate Ice Sorbet

What You Need:

3 C of water
2 C of superfine sugar
12 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 TB brandy

How to Make It:

Pour the water into a small saucepan placed over medium heat.
Stir the sugar into the water until dissolved.
Add the chocolate and the brandy and stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Remover the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufactures directions.

Makes 1 quart

Sorbet is similar to sherbet but unlike sherbet is made without milk products. Sorbet has a slightly mushy consistency and is often made with fruit puree or chocolate.

Superfine sugar is a very fine sugar that dissolves quickly. If you can not find superfine sugar regular sugar will also work. When substituting regular sugar the measurements will remain the same.

So, I think having a look at either the Cuisinart ICE-50BC Supreme Ice Cream Maker or a Lello 4080 Musso Lussino 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker, is a very good idea.

Tasty Circle Munchies Recipe

2010-04-15T01:36:00.000-07:00

It does not matter which holiday it is, or even when it is not a holiday, these cookies will always be a hit. Kids and adults alike will love them. If you have a mixer such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers, making these will be a breeze. Tasty and spicy cookies are always popular with everyone and these cicle munchies will be no exception.

So, if you have an electric mixer, such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer, you can start mixing and baking because even for the summer vacation the kids will love them.

Tasty Circle Munchies Recipe

What You Need for this circle munchies recipe:

3/4 C butter, room temperature
1/2 C + 2 T sugar, divided
1/2 C brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 t baking soda
1 1/2 t cinnamon, divided
1/2 t ginger
1/8 t salt
1 egg
1 t vanilla
2 1/4 C flour
Semisweet chocolate pieces

How to Make It:

Place the butter in the mixing bowl of an electric mixer such as the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers.
Beat the butter on low speed for 30 seconds.
Pour in 1/2 C sugar, the brown sugar, baking soda, 1/2 t cinnamon, ginger and salt.
Beat with a mixer, such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers, on medium speed until well combined.
Add the egg and vanilla and continue to beat until completely incorporated into the mixture.
On low speed beat in the flour in it is completely moistened.
Divide the dough in half, cover and chill 1 hour or until the dough can be easily handled.
Place the oven temperature on 350 degrees and allow the oven to heat while finishing the cookies.
Combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
Lightly flour a flat surface and roll out half of the dough with a lightly floured rolling pin to 1/4 in thickness.
Cut the cookies with a scalloped cookie cutter.
Cut a 1 in circle in the center of each cookie.
Place the cut cookie dough on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle the cookie dough with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Press the candies into the cough.
Continue in the same manner with the second half of the dough.
Bake the cookies 10 minutes or until lightly born and firm.
Cool on the cookie sheet 2 minutes then move to a wire rack to complete cooling.

Serving Size: 36 cookies

These little treats make great munchies during the day on any holiday. Make a double batch to be sure to have enough to go around.

So, grab your mixer, such as one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers, and start baking these tasty circle munchies.

Tasty Holiday Turkey Recipe

2010-04-12T00:16:00.000-07:00

I think holiday recipes and turkey recipes are almost synonymous, don't your? Only problem is, how to slice the left over turkey so you can use it and sandwiches or to serve it as part of a cold lunch.

Well, with a Chef's Choice 632 International Gourmet VariTilt Electric Food Slicer that is not a problem anymore. You will be able to slice the turkey just as thin as they do in the deli.

So, now you do not have to worry about the left-over turkey here is a tasty turkey recipe for you to try.

Herb Turkey with Honey Apricot Glaze Recipe

What You Need For Your Tasty Holiday Turkey Recipe:

3/4 C unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tbsp. + ½ tsp. sage, chopped fine
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 (21 lb.) turkey
4 C turkey broth, divided
2 C apricot preserves
2 tbsp. gingerroot, minced
2 tbsp. honey

How to Make It:

Place the butter in a small sauce pan.
Sprinkle in 3 tbsp. sage and the salt and pepper.
Heat on low temperature until the butter has melted being sure to stir constantly.
Clean the turkey by removing the neck and giblets and rinsing it under cold water.
Pat the entire turkey dry with paper towels.
Bring the oven temperature up to 400 degrees F.
Place a rack into a large roasting pan and pour 2 C of the broth into the pan.
Baste the turkey inside and out and with the melted butter mixture.
Tie the turkey legs together loosely with string.
Pour any remaining butter into the roasting pan with the broth.
Place the turkey on the rack in the roasting pan.
Roast 40 minutes on 400 degrees F.
Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F and roast for 90 more minutes.
Be sure to baste the turkey about every 30 minutes with the pan drippings.
If the drippings evaporate during roasting add more broth 1 C at time.
Place the apricot preserves in a sauce pan and place the pan over medium heat.
Stir in the minced gingerroot and the honey.
Bring the mixture to a light boil.
Reduce the heat to low and continue simmering for 15 minutes.
Mixture will reduce during cooking time.
After 90 minutes, brush the turkey completely with the apricot glaze.
Cover the turkey with an aluminum foil tent and continue roasting 50 minutes.
Remove the foil tent; brush the turkey again with the remaining glaze and roast an additional 20 minutes or until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees.
Place the roasted turkey on a platter and allow it to stand 30 minutes before carving.

Serves 30

Creamy Potato Soup Recipe

2010-04-08T02:50:00.000-07:00

With this potato soup you can make your main course very light as it is a very filling soup. It can even be served as a meal on it's own to the family. Get the creamy consistency you want will be no problem with a Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender.

With a Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender you can bend the soup to a creamy consistency right in the pot. This saves you some dishes and a big mess.

Ingredients for your potato soup recipe:

6 Potatoes
1 onion
4 Cups of water
1 Tablespoon butter
½ Tablespoon cornstarch
1 Cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
2 Tablespoons grated cheese (if you love your cheese you can increase the cheese to taste!)

Method;

Boil the peeled and chopped potatoes and chopped onions in the water until soft.
Add the salt and pepper.
Process the soup with your Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender until smooth
Add the butter
Ad the cornstarch mixed with the milk and stir until cooked
Add extra milk if the soup is to thick
Allow the soup to boil, stirring all the time to prevent burning, until it is thoroughly heated through and cooked.
Add the parsley and sprinkle the cheese over the top before serving
Serve with tasty homemade bread made in your Zojirushi BB-HAC10 breadmaker

Tasty Two-Tone Apple Salad Recipe

2010-04-05T01:33:00.000-07:00

Using apples in a salad is always a hit. In South Africa, during the winter veggies and fruit are very expensive and sometimes using apples is the only alternative you have. With this recipe you will be able to serve a tasty apple salad right through the year.

Keep in mind, for all your chopping chores you cannot beat a Cuisinart DLC5BC Food Processor as it makes light work of all your chopping and more.

Here is your tasty two-tone apple salad recipe:

What You Need:

6 yellow apples, cored and cubed
6 red apples, cored and cubed
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 C raisins
1 t cinnamon
1 (16 oz) container whipped topping, room temperature

How to Make It:

Place the both types of apples into a large mixing bowl.
Add the celery and raisins and toss to combine.
Sprinkle the cinnamon over the entire top of the salad.
Stir in the whipped topping until smooth and ingredients are completely covered.
Cover the bowl tightly then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serving Size: 12

Apples such as Granny Smith and Red Delicious give this salad and sweet taste and a colorful appearance. If you don't plan to serve the salad until later sprinkle the apples with a little lemon juice and toss before adding the remaining ingredients. This will keep the apples from turning brown while refrigerated.

Chocolate Dipped Cherry Cookies Recipe

2010-04-01T01:59:00.000-07:00

It is not too long before summer any more and then it is good to have some homemade cookies in the house. If you have a Cuisinart TOB 195 Exact Heat Toaster Oven Broiler Stainless you can make these cookies and save a lot of energy.

This recipe only makes 25 cookies and you will save a lot on your energy bill if you bake them in a Cuisinart TOB 195 Exact Heat Toaster Oven Broiler Stainless as it is smaller and heats up faster than a normal oven.

Chocolate Dipped Cherry Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for this chocolate dipped cherry cookies recipe:

1/2 Cup butter
1/2 Sugar
1 Teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 Cups flour
Pinch of salt
25 Maraschino cherries
25 Chocolate chips
31/2 Ounces cooking chocolate

Method:

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Cream sugar and butter well
Add the vanilla
Sift the flour and salt
Add to the butter and sugar mixture
Mix well.
Stuff each cherry with a chocolate chip
Wrap each cherry in 1 teaspoon of the dough.
Bake on un-greased cookie sheet for 12 to 15 minutes.
Allow the cookies to cool.
Melt the cooking chocolate in the top of a double boiler over low heat
Dip the top of each cookie in the melted chocolate.

Low Carb Recipe - Bunless Burger Casserole

2010-03-29T01:32:00.000-07:00

If you are on a low carb diet it does not mean you have to eat tasteless boring food. You can still enjoy perfectly tasty meals as you will see with this Bunless Burger Casserole. Keep in mind thought, to lose weight will take more than only a low carb diet. You will have to do some moderate exercise as well to speed things up. For that a 2 In 1 Elliptical Cross Trainer & Exercise Bike is ideal as there are many different ways you can use it and it is suitable for the whole family.

OK, so here is your recipe for today. This recipe is very tasty and completely suitable to serve at your next cookout. Make in a Dutch oven while the others are grilling their less healthy food!

Low Carb Bunless Burger Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

2 1/2 lbs Ground chuck or lean ground beef
16 ozs Cheddar or american cheese, shredded
1/2 lb Bacon, cooked crispy
1 Large tomato, chopped
1 Large onion, chopped
2 Large dill pickles, chopped

Instructions:

Brown ground beef and onion in large skillet or dutch oven such as the All Clad Dutch Oven, drain as usual and return to pan.
Layer on half of cheese, stir into mixture to get melting, stir in tomato, then top with rest of cheese and crumbled bacon.
Cover and simmer to let cheese melt.
Serve with pickles or cucumbers on the side, and a salad.
This also goes great with a mock potato salad and is the perfect compliment to your low carb cookout.

Broccoli Soup In Your West Bend Slow Cooker

2010-03-25T05:34:00.000-07:00

A tasty and nutritious soup with homemade bread is still tops. The time of the year does not matter, even in summer nothing can give the comfort that a soup with homemade bread can give you.

If you have a Cuisinart Csb-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender you can make a soup in your West Bend Slow Cooker and blend it in your slow cooker to exactly the consistency you want it to be.

For the homemade bread you will have no problems with a Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Breadmaker as it is programmable and it can have the bread ready when you get home. So, between your West Bend Slow Cooker, your Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Breadmaker and a Cuisinart Csb-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender you can have dinner ready almost on auto pilot! And it is even good enough to serve to guests.

Here is a tasty broccoli soup recipe that you can serve as is or blend into a creamy soup as you prefer.

Light and Creamy Broccoli Soup Recipe

What You Need For Your Broccoli Soup Recipe:

2 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli, chopped
1 T unsalted margarine or butter
Water
2 C fat free milk (or whole milk or even a little cream if you feel naughty!)
1/2 C light processed cheese, cubed

How to Make It:

Remove any tough stalks from the broccoli and discard. (only the tough stalks as the stalks are very tasty in a soup)
Place the chopped broccoli into the crock pot.
Dot the margarine over the broccoli. (I prefer butter, of course!)
Fill the crock pot with just enough water to cover the broccoli pieces.
Cover and cook on the high temperature setting for 2 hours.
Pour in the milk, recover and continue cooking 30 minutes.
If you want to use your Cuisinart Csb-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender to blend the soup this is the stage to do it at.
Stir in the cheese, recover and continue cooking 20 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted into the soup.

Serving Size: 6

There's very little fat in this soup. If you want a little meat with your soup chop some cooked ham and add it to crock pot at the same time you add the broccoli.

Tasty Shrimp Stew From Your Freezer Recipe

2010-03-17T02:14:00.000-07:00

If you have a few precooked meals in the freezer it is always easy to have dinner on the table in a moments notice on a busy day. If you do not have enough freezer space you may want to look at getting yourself some extra freezer space with a Frigidaire Chest Freezer and particular a Frigidaire FFC0723DW 7-1/5-Cubic-Foot Manual-Defrost Chest Freezer White.

With enough freezer space you can make this recipe and freeze it for later use. To make all the chopping easier it will be a good idea if you have a Cuisinart DLC5BC Food Processor 7-Cup Chrome as it is so convenient for everyday use. The Cuisinart DLC5BC Food Processor 7-Cup Chrome includes a stainless steel medium slicing disc and stainless steel shredding disc to make processing food easy and efficient, plus a feed tube and pusher for quick addition of ingredients. So have a look at at Cuisinart DLC5BC Food Processor 7-Cup Chrome.

Here is your recipe for Tasty Shrimp Stew From Your Freezer

Freezer Shrimp Stew Recipe

What You Need For This Shrimp Stew Recipe:

1/2 C olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
1 medium onion, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 3/4 C burgundy
1 T parsley
2 t oregano
1/2 t basil
2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
3/4 C water
1 1/2 lb halibut steaks, cut into 1 in pieces
1/2 raw shrimp, shelled and de-veined
2 (6 oz) pkgs frozen crabmeat, thawed
Aluminum foil

How to Make It:

Place oil in a large soup pan over medium heat.
When the oil is hot add the garlic, both types of onion and green pepper.
Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and the tomato paste to the cooked vegetables.
Slowly add the burgundy being sure to stir well
Mix in the parsley, oregano, basil salt and pepper.
Once all is mixed together well pour in the water.
Bring to a rapid boil.
Reduce heat to low.
Simmer uncovered 1- minutes.
Add halibut, shrimp and crabmeat.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Uncover and cook an additional 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Line a large bowl with foil being sure the foil extends at least 6 in over the side of the bowl.
Pour the cooled stew into the bowl.
Fold the aluminum foil over the top of the stew being sure to secure tightly.
Freeze until firm
Remove from the bowl.
Wrap again tightly with foil.
Freeze for up to 6 months.
To cook, remove foil.
Place in a large soup pan.
Add a small amount about 1-2 C water.
Cover and cook on low until heated through.

Tasty Summer Smoothie Recipe

2010-03-10T01:36:00.000-08:00

Summer is approaching and then it will be time for tasty summer smoothies again. If you have a Cusinart Smoothie Maker or as it name is a Cuisinart Cbt 700 you will love the following recipe.

Blue Sky Smoothie

What You Need:

1/2 C orange juice
1/2 C frozen blueberries
1/2 C canned peaches, chopped
1 (6 oz) container vanilla yogurt, frozen
1 ice cream scoop orange sherbet
2 TBSP honey
1 C ice, crushed

How to Make It:

Pour the orange juice into the blender.
Add the blueberries, peaches, yogurt and sherbet.
With a rubber spatula fold in the honey and ice.
Cover blender and blend until smooth.

Personally I prefer not to use the ice. What I do is to chop up the fruit and freeze them. Then I use it in the smoothie instead of the ice.

This also tastes great with pineapple sherbet and pineapple juice. The honey gives it a slightly sweet taste so use unsweetened pineapple juice when making it this way.

Tasty Glazed Spiced Pumpkin Slices Made Easy With One Of The Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers

2010-03-08T06:31:00.000-08:00

Cooking for family and friends on holidays is a pleasure. It can be a lot of work though, sometimes! But if you have all the kitchen gadgets and appliances, such as one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers, cooking is simply that much easier. Here is a tasty recipe for Glazed Spiced Pumpkin Slices that becomes very easy if you have one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers:

Glazed Spiced Pumpkin Slices

What You Need:

1 3/4 C flour
1 t baking soda
1 t salt
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/4 t cloves
1/4 t baking powder
1 1/3 C sugar
1/2 C butter, cut up and room temperature
1 C canned pumpkin
2 eggs
2 t fresh ginger, grated
2 1/4 t orange peel, grated and divided
1 C powdered sugar
1 1/4 T milk
1/4 t vanilla extract

How to Make It:

Place the flour into a large mixing bowl.
Add the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and baking powder.
Whisk all the ingredients together until completely combined.
Pour the sugar into a separate bowl.
Add the butter and beat with an electric mixer, such as one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers, on medium high speed 4 minutes or the mixture become smooth and fluffy.
Add the pumpkin and eggs to the sugar mixture.
Place the ginger and 2 t of the orange peel to the sugar mixture.
Beat with the electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until all the ingredients are incorporated together well.
Gradually add the flour, beating as you add on low speed, until all the flour has been added and the ingredients are incorporated together.
Turn the oven temperature to 350 degrees and allow the oven to heat.
Spray a loaf pan with a non stick cooking spray.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake 55 minutes or until the sides begin to pull away from the pan.
The top should spring back when lightly touched.
Remove the pan and allow to cool 10 minutes before turning the bread out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
Place the powered sugar into a small bowl.
Add the milk and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
Add in the remaining orange peel and whisk until incorporated into the glaze well.
Use a bread knife to slice into 12 pieces.
Spread the pieces out on a large baking sheet.
Place the glaze into a pastry bag or small baggie with a small hole cut in one corner.
Drizzle the glaze over the pumpkin slices.
Allow the glaze to set before eating.

Serving Size: 12

Pumpkin bread is a favorite at Christmas time. Cutting the bread into slices and then drizzling the glaze will give each slice an extra bit of glaze. This bread can be frozen for up to 2 weeks after it's baked

So, if you have one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers, grab it and start baking this very tasty pumpkin bread.

Best Holiday Relish

2010-03-05T01:44:00.000-08:00

Here is a tasty holiday recipe that will work for any holiday meal. If you have a Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender it is ideal to use in this recipe. It makes cleaning up easier than with a normal blender. Use the plastic beaker provided and blend the relish bit by bit until all is done.

So, here is the recipe:

What You Need:

8 (12 oz) pkgs. fresh cranberries
6 large navel oranges, unpeeled and cut into wedges
4 C sugar

How to Make It:

Place 1/3 of the cranberries and 1/3 of the orange wedges into the blender.
Blend on medium speed until chopped fine.
Remove and place in a large container.
Continue with the cranberries and oranges in this manner until all are completely chopped.
Pour the sugar into the container and mix together with a rubber spatula.
Cover the container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Serving Size: 4 quarts

This relish is so simple to make and is always a hit at any holiday gathering. It can be made well in advance and will remain fresh in the refrigerator up to 1 month.

Grilling When The Weather Is Not On Your Side

2010-03-03T00:34:00.000-08:00

If you love grilling, you do not only have to do it when the weather is right for it. You can also grill and even if you do not have an indoor grill you can use your Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler. It is a very good option, especially if you do not want to get an indoor grill because you prefer grilling outside on a charcoal grill such as the Weber One Touch Charcoal Grill.

There is no need to have two grillers, use your Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler when you have to grill indoors. The floating hinge makes it possible to open up flat so that you can use it as an indoor grill.

To give you an idea of what you can do, here is a tasty recipe for you to try:

Dilled Veggie Burgers

What You Need:

1 eggplant, peeled and sliced 3/8 inch thick
2 tomatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick
1 onion, quartered
1 baking potato, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/3 C extra virgin olive oil
4 slices of toasted bread
4 cloves of garlic
1/2 C of wheat berries, cooked
1 T of fresh dill
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
6 pita pockets
6 lettuce leaves

How to Make It:

Allow the grill to heat to the medium temperature.
Brush the eggplant, tomatoes, onion and potatoes evenly with the olive oil.
Grill the vegetables for 12 minutes, turning occasionally, or until tender.
Place the toasted bread into the food processor and process until the bread becomes fine crumbs. (One of the Cuisinart 11 Cup Pro Custom 11 Food Processors is ideal for this)
Transfer the bread crumbs to a bowl.
Place the garlic into the food processor and process until chopped fine.
Add the grilled vegetables to the processor with the garlic and process until smooth.
Stir in the mixture into the bread crumbs until completely blended.
Add the wheat berries, dill, salt and pepper and stir until blended together well.
From the mixture into 6 patties and mist both sides with a non-stick cooking spray.
Grill the burgers 5 minutes per side until as crisp as you like.
Place the grilled burgers into the pita pockets and add a lettuce leave before serving.

Makes 6 pitas

To cook the wheat berries combine 1 part berries to 6 parts water. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and cook 1 1/2 hours or until the berries are soft. Be sure to drain the berries well before adding them to the grilled vegetable mixture.

So, as it is still cold out, grab your Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler and try this recipe. If you like it, you can cook it on your Weber One Touch Charcoal Grill when summer finaly arrives!

A Tasty Low Fat Recipe To Treat Your Guests With While Keeping In Shape

2010-03-02T00:10:00.000-08:00

If you are trying to keep in shape during the winter there is no reason why you have to serve your guests tasteless food. You will be amazed at how tasty well prepared low fat food really can be. To give you an example here is a recipe to try. No one will complain if you serve this to them on any holiday!

Low Fat Island White Fish Recipe

Ingredients:

1 medium sweet onion
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1 large zucchini, sliced
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 - 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes (Italian seasoned)
16 ounces firm mild white fish
Olive oil cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional: large green olives sliced in half (of course this will make it not really so low in fat!)

Instructions:

Slice onion, bell pepper and zucchini and set aside.
Mix together pressed garlic with the tomato.
Spread the onion, bell pepper and zucchini slices in a baking dish.
Spoon half tomato mixture over that, distribute evenly.
Top with fish fillets.
Spritz fillets with cooking oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to your liking.
Spoon the other half of tomato mixture over top of that.
Cover with foil.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 - 30 minutes.

Can also be wrapped in layer of foil and cooked on grill or over a campfire. (Here a Weber One Touch Charcoal Grill will come in really handy when it gets a little hotter)

Serve this tasty fish with a little steamed rice and a green salad and you have a very tasty low fat meal. For a good rice cooker having a look at the Zojirushi 6 Cup Rice Cooker Steamer is a good idea.

Of course staying in shape during the winter demands more than only low fat eating! You have to keep up with your training as well. If you are a cyclist, a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine Indoor Trainer is the ideal solution.

Low Fat Recipe That Will Fool Your Guests

2010-03-01T00:41:00.000-08:00

Low fat cooking does not have to be tasteless. You can make this tasty Eggplant Parmesan to serve to anyone. It is tasty, ideal as a side to a low fat meal. Your guests does not even how to know you are putting them on a "diet!"

Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients:

1 eggplant pared and sliced 1/2" thick
1 egg white, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup seasoned italian bread crumbs
1 cup reduced fat spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup shredded fat free mozzerella cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions:

Coat eggplant with egg white, then dust with bread crumbs.
Arrange on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Flip and bake 10 more minutes until browned.
Spread sauce in bottom of a square baking dish.
Arrange half eggplant over sauce. Add half cheese.
Repeat layering pattern.
Bake 350 degrees F for 30 -40 more minutes.
Eggplant should be tender when done.
Sprinkle with a small amount of grated Parmesan cheese at serving time.

Of course, you have to keep in mind that simply eating low fat meals are not going to be enough if you want to really lose a lot of weight, you will have to do some form of training and cycling is ideal if you have problems with your knees and jogging will be a problem.

Training outside is not always possible, even in summer. So, having a bicycle trainer to put your bike on when you cannot train oustide is a good idea. Depending on your needs there are two I can recommend, the one is the Bell Motivator Mag Indoor Bicycle Trainer and the other is the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine Indoor Trainer. The Bell Motivator Mag Indoor Bicycle Trainer uses magnetic resistance while the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine Indoor Trainer uses fluid resistance and this makes the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine Indoor Trainer quieter.

Which one you choose depend on where you want to use it and how much you want to spend.

So, combine your low fat eating, using this low fat recipe as one of the dishes, with some training and you will fell a lot better in no time.

Tasty Marie Biscuit Cake

2010-02-27T03:05:00.000-08:00

Here is an exceptional cake that I simply know your guests will enjoy. If you have one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers You will make it quickly and easily. You can decorate the cake as you wish but butter cream, made with one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers as well is very tasty. My favorite, though is strawberry jam, whipped cream and nuts!

Here is our recipe:

Ingredients:

½ lb. Butter
½ lb. Marie biscuits
1 Cup chopped almonds
¼ Cup milk
6 Eggs
¾ Lb. yellow sugar
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
1 Dessertspoon cocoa
1 Teaspoon baking powder

Method:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Prepare three cake tins
Cream the butter and sugar in your mixer
Add the egg yolks one at a time
Add the almonds
Beat the egg whites until stiff
Fold the egg whites into the butter mixture
Fold in the finely crumbled Marie biscuits
Sift the cocoa, baking powder and cinnamon
Fold this mixture into the butter mixture alternating with the milk
Pour the mixture into your cake tins
Bake for 30 minutes until done

You can clearly see that without one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers making this cake will be a major operation. With one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers it becomes very easy.

Dinner in a Flash All from Frozen

2010-02-26T04:55:00.000-08:00

Sometimes you simply do not want the bother of cooking a big fussy meal. Well, if you have an All Clad Dutch Oven and more specifically the All-Clad Cast Aluminum 5-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven, you can prepare a meal in it from scratch with very little fuss.

Here is a recipe for a meal that only uses frozen stuff you simply add to your All Clad Dutch Oven, pop it into the oven and that's it!

Dinner from Frozen in a Flash

What You Need:

1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen hash browns
1/2 t salt
1/4 t of pepper
1 1/2 lbs. frozen chicken breasts
1/2 C teriyaki sauce
1 (16 oz.) bag of frozen mixed vegetables

How to Make It:

Adjust the oven to 450 degrees allowing it to preheat.
Spray an All Clad Dutch Oven well with a non stick cooking spray.
Place the frozen hash browns into the bottom of the pan and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
Lay the frozen chicken breasts over the top of the potatoes.
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken.
Dump in the bag of frozen vegetables.
Cover and bake 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Makes 4 servings

Don’t like all the fuss of preparing a meal? Try this quick and easy recipe. Everything comes right out of the freezer (have a look at the Frigidaire Chest Freezer for this) and goes directly into the pan. Use any type of frozen vegetables you have on hand. To make the potatoes a little creamier add 1/4 cup of water, milk or chicken broth before adding the chicken.

So, grab the food from your Frigidaire Chest Freezer, dump it into your All Clad Dutch Oven and relax while dinner cooks itself!

Low Fat Feta Grill Patties

2010-02-26T00:07:00.000-08:00

There is no reason to eat or serve tasteless food when you are trying to get rid of a few pounds. There are delicious food you can prepare that are both tasty and low fat. To give you and example here is an easy recipe for you to try.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground chicken or turkey
6 ounces crumbled feta
2 tablespoons ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

These are great on the outdoor grill, but equally good on an indoor grill or under the broiler.
Mix all ingredients well and form into 4 - 6 individual patties.
Grill or broil for about 5 to 7 minutes each side.
The feta cheese gives these a particularly wonderful and unique flavor.
If you're using an indoor grill you might need to spray it with a bit of nonstick spray because they to tend to stick a little.

Of course if you want to lose a few extra pounds you will have to do some exercise as well. If you do not have a lot of time or a lot of space, a Stamina SpaceMate Folding Stepper may be just the piece of equipment you are looking for.

Tasty Lemonade Homemade Ice Cream

2010-02-25T00:52:00.000-08:00

Ice Cream is the ultimate frozen dessert. If you have an ice cream maker such as the Musso Lussino 4080 making your own homemade ice cream is a breeze. With the Musso Lussino 4080 ice cream maker you do not have to freeze the bowl for hours before you can make your ice cream. This means you can have ice cream within 30 minutes from when the craving hit you!

To illustrate how easy it is to use the Musso Lussino 4080 ice cream maker here is a recipe for you to try. The method of this recipe has been drastically simplified because of the easy way you can make it with the Musso Lussino 4080. I'll give you the recipe as is and then show you where you can simplify it for the Musso Lussino 4080.

Lemonade Ice Cream

What You Need:

4 C whipping cream
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
5 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

How to Make It:

Place the whipping cream into a medium size bowl.
Add the milk and lemonade to the bowl.
Place the food coloring into the mixture.
Blend until all the ingredients are incorporated together well.
Pour the mixture into a 5 qt. freezer canister of the ice cream maker.
Freeze according to the directions on the ice cream maker.
Ripen for about 4 hours.

Makes 16 servings

It doesn't get any easier than this. You may leave out the food coloring or adjust it to the desired color you are looking for. This recipe works for a 4 or 5 qt. canister.

Now for the Musso Lussino 4080 ice cream maker you will have to quarter the recipe as you should not really make more than 1 quart at a time. This is no problem though as you can simply use the rest of the ingredients straight after you have made the first batch to make another batch until you have used all the ingredients. You can d o this with a Musso Lussino 4080 ice cream maker, making one batch after the other without damaging the machine!

With a Musso Lussino 4080 ice cream maker you will also see that you do not have to blend the ingredients first before you place it in the Musso Lussino 4080 ice cream maker. The Musso Lussino 4080 ice cream maker has a stirring function so all you do is place the ingredients in the Musso Lussino 4080 ice cream maker, set it with two easy buttons and 30 minutes later you have tasty homemade ice cream!

A Summer Time Grilling Treat Shrimp Recipe

2010-02-23T23:46:00.000-08:00

I love Shrimp! So when I came across this recipe I was totally thrilled. This is actually a very easy recipe to make on your Weber One Touch Charcoal Grill. Grilling with charcoal is tastier than gas so looking at a Weber One Touch Charcoal Grill is really not a bad Idea. I love it and I'm sure you will love it as well.

Here is your tasty Shrimp recipe:

Buttery Lemon Herb Shrimp Bites

What You Need:

8 TBSP unsalted butter, melted
Juice from 1 whole fresh lemon
2 tsp rosemary
2 tsp thyme
2 tsp marjoram
2 tsp pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
20 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Fresh lemon slices

How to Make It:

Mix together in a large bowl the butter, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, pepper and garlic.
Pour the mixture into a large zip lock bag.
Place the shrimp in the bag and seal tightly.
Turn the bag over a few times to make sure the shrimp are covered well with the marinade.
Allow the shrimp to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
Remove the shrimp and discard the marinade.
Run the shrimp on a wooden skewer.
Heat the grill to medium high.
Cook the shrimp about 6 minutes turning over after 4 minutes.
Serve with a fresh slice of lemon.

Grilling with a skewer can make for faster grilling and tasty meats. Bamboo skewers are great for grilling seafood but should be soaked in water for 30 minutes to keep them from burning on the grill.

Keep Lunch Hot In A Thermos Nissan 16-Ounce Stainless Steel Food Jar

2010-02-23T02:24:00.000-08:00

Keeping your lunch hot in a Thermos Nissan 16-Ounce Stainless Steel Food Jar is the very best way to have a tasty lunch when it is cold. Imagine how much more fun your kid's lunches can be if you send them all to school with a tasty and nutritious hot soup. Here is an example of a recipe you can use:

Thermos Tomato Bean Soup

What You Need:

1/2 can (8 oz) condensed tomato soup
1 carrot
1 parsnip
1/4 c red lentil
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder

How to Make It:

Place the soup in a sauce pan.
Add ½ soup can of water to the soup.
Grate the carrot and parsnip into the soup mixture.
Add the red lentil.
Sprinkle in the onion and garlic powder.
Place the sauce pan over medium heat.
Bring to a quick boil.
Once boiling place the heat on low and continue cooking 10 minutes.
Pour into a warmed Thermos Nissan 16-Ounce Stainless Steel Food Jar.

Serves 1

There are many variations to this soup. Try grated zucchini. Add rice or cooked pasta to the mix. Use canned beans instead of lentils. If you use lentils be sure they are red not green lentils. Green lentils take awhile to cook down.

Tasty Orange Cake

2010-02-22T00:06:00.000-08:00

I love an orange cake and this one is very tasty. You can serve it with whipped cream if you wish or you can even serve it with custard as a very tasty dessert.

It is very important to cream the butter and sugar very well for this recipe and for that it is ideal to use one of the Cuisinart Sm-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers to make this very easy. It is also important that when you add the eggs one at a time that you mix in each egg thoroughly before you add the other.

Ingredients:

1 Cup soft butter
2 Tablespoons on range peel
1 Teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 Cups of flour
1 Cup chopped dates
½ Cup chopped nuts
2/3 Cup sour milk
1 Cup sugar
1 Teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 Eggs

Method:

Preheat the oven to350 degrees Fahrenheit
Prepare a bread pan
Cream the butter and sugar
Add the eggs one at a time
Dissolve the bicarb in the milk
Add the dry ingredients alternatively with the milk mixture
Stir in the fruit
Bake for one hour

Orange Syrup:

Juice of two oranges
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 Teaspoon orange peel
1 Cup sugar

Mix all the ingredient
Bring to the boil and stir until all the sugar has been dissolved
Simmer for about 5 minutes
Let it cool completely in the fridge
Pour over the hot cake as it comes from the oven.

Sweet and Spicy Turkey Breast On The Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler

2010-02-20T03:20:00.000-08:00

When you are thinking about grilling, it is not always necessary to do it on the outside grill. Many grilling recipes can be made successfully on a griddler such as the Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler.

I say this because the gloating hinge of the Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler makes it possible to adjust the height and it can also be opened completely flat to be used as a grill. It is a good idea to keep that in mind.

We often find that we feel like something, but we do not want to go out and grill and that is when a griddler such as the Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler comes in handy. To give you and idea, here is a recipe you can try. It is also, of course very suitable to grill on a Weber One Touch Charcoal Grill.

Sweet and Spicy Turkey Breast

What You Need:

1 TBSP black peppercorn
1 TBSP cumin
1 TBSP chili powder
1 TBSP oregano
1 TBSP minced garlic
1/4 C lime juice
2 TBSP olive oil
6 firm peaches, peeled and chopped fine
1 C peach preserves
2/3 C peach juice
1/4 C sugar
2 TBSP cider vinegar
4 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped fine
1 TBSP cilantro, chopped fine
1 (4 lb) turkey breast
Canola oil

How to Make It:

Crush the peppercorn seeds as fine as possible.
Add the cumin, chili powder, oregano, minced garlic, lime juice and olive oil and stir into a paste.
Coat the turkey completely with the paste.
Place the turkey into a large zip lock bag, remove as much air as possible, seal tight and refrigerate overnight.
In a saucepan over medium high heat mix together the peaches, preserves, peach juice, sugar and vinegar.
Bring to a rapid boil then reduce the heat to medium low.
Stirring often simmer the mixture for about 30 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Remove the mixture from the heat and allow cooling at least 10 minutes.
Place the cooled mixture into the food processor and process until very smooth.
Add the jalapeno peppers and cilantro and mix well.
Allow mixture to come to room temperature then refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat the grill on medium high.
Brush the turkey breast completely with the canola oil.
Grill skin side up over indirect heat for 1 hour 15 minutes.
Remove and allow cooling before slicing and serving with the peach mixture.

If you do this on a Weber One Touch Charcoal Grill you can keep in mind that if you like your turkey breasts to be a little crispy on the outside place it on direct heat for 10 minutes before removing from the grill.

Summer Smoothies To Delight

2010-02-18T23:47:00.000-08:00

It may not feel like it, but summer is coming again. It IS going to be hot again and then smoothies are going to be high up in our WANT list. So , if you are lucky enough to have one of the Kitchenaid 5 Speed Blenders With Polycarbonate Jars, or even Cuisinart CBT 700 smoothie maker, you will love making the kids lots of smoothies all summer.

To help you with a few ideas, here are two very tasty recipes for smoothies the kids will love. Not only the kids though, you will love them as well!

Color Me Up

What You Need:

2 C vanilla ice cream
2 C apple cider
2 TBSP honey
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. nutmeg
Food coloring

How to Make It:

Put the ice cream in the blender.
Add the apple cider, hone, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Blend until smooth.
Add any color of food coloring you desire.
Blend in short spurts until drink has reached the desired color.
Serve immediately.

The idea of changing the color gives them an added bit of excitement to a child’s drink. It can also be great for something special on a holiday morning such as red for Valentines Day, green for St. Patrick’s Day or even orange for Halloween.

The next smoothie that you can make in one of the Kitchenaid 5 Speed Blenders With Polycarbonate Jars, or even Cuisinart CBT 700 smoothie maker, is a complete breakfast on the run!

No Need for Pancakes Smoothie

What You Need:

1 banana, cut into chunks
4 strawberries, stemmed and cut into chunks
8 oz. milk
1 TBSP almond butter
2 tsp. maple syrup

How to Make It:

Place the banana and strawberry chunks into the blender.
Slowly pour in the milk.
Add the almond butter and maple syrup.
Blend until very smooth.

Some mornings there is just no time to make those beloved pancakes. Give the kids one of these and they will enjoy it just as much. Try other types of fruit for a little change.

As you can see, smoothies can be healthy and useful as well as tasty. I'm sure if you take these recipes you will be able to come up with amazing combinations of your own.

So, grab your Kitchenaid 5 Speed Blenders With Polycarbonate Jars, or your Cuisinart CBT 700 smoothie maker, and start practicing to make the most amazing smoothies this summer.

Easy Coffee Recipes - Not To Drink

2010-02-18T03:49:00.000-08:00

Easy Coffee Recipes does not only have to be for something to drink. You can also use your beloved coffee in the most decadent cakes and pies. Today I'm sharing the most decadent of all fridge cakes with you. It is crawling with calories and dieters should beware!

If you do not want to eat raw eggs you can replace the eggs with a little milk that you add to the mixture until you have the right consistency. You will not have the egg white to fold in so the cake will turn out VERY rich, but I know of people that make it that way. I do not mind the eggs so this is how I make it.

Before you can start this coffee cake you have to make a coffee extract.

Ingredients:

½ lb Butter
2 Cups icing sugar1 Tablespoon coffee extract
1 ½ packet of plain biscuits (Marie Biscuits in South Africa)
3 Eggs
1 Teaspoon vanilla
Sweet wine as needed

Method:

Mix the butter and the yolks of the eggs well
Add the coffee extract, icing sugar and vanilla essence
Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the butter mixture
Dip the biscuits in the wine and pack one layer at the bottom of your bowl
Spread a layer of the butter mixture over the biscuits
Repeat the layers until all the ingredients have been used.
Leave to set in the fridge.

IMPORTANT: do not soak the biscuits, simply dip them in the wine very quickly.

OK, I'm sure we all agree this is one of the most decadent of all easy coffee recipes! If you do not have a sweet tooth you will not enjoy it.

Ginger Spiced Pear Ice Cream In Your Musso Lussino 4080

2010-02-16T23:44:00.000-08:00

If You are one of the very lucky people to have a Musso Lussino 4080 ice cream maker, entertaining this summer will be a dream! There are endless opportunities for your creativity with a Musso Lussino 4080.

To show you and example of a delightful frozen dessert to make in your Musso Lussino 4080 here is a recipe to try:

Ginger Spiced Pear Ice Cream

What You Need:

2 ripe pears, peeled and chopped
3 T + 1 1/4 C of sugar, divided
4 C of whole milk
1 (1 inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
10 egg yolks, beaten lightly

How to Make It:

Place the pears in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the pears evenly with 3 T of the sugar.
Cover the bowl and chill for at least 8 hours.
Pour the milk into a large saucepan and place over medium heat.
Add the ginger and cook, stirring continuously, until bubbles just begin to form around the edges.
Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
Place the eggs and the remaining sugar into a large mixing bowl.
Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Slowly stir in the milk mixture until well combined.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and place over medium heat.
Cook 3 minutes or until the mixture coats a metal spoon and runs clear when a finger is pulled through it.
If the mixture looks curdled, whisk briskly until it becomes smooth.
Remove the pan from the heat and submerging the pan in ice water for 1 or 2 minutes or until completely cooled, being care not to get the water into the mixture.
Cover the pan well and chill for 8 hours.
Once chilled, strain the milk mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl, removing and discarding the ginger.
Pour the milk mixture into the ice cream maker's freezer canister.
Freeze as directed by the manufacturer.
Fold the chilled pears into the ice cream and allow the ice cream to ripen 4 hours.

Makes 14 servings

Serve this ice cream in a waffle cone dipped in white chocolate and colored sugar.

More Coffee Ideas For Your Cuisinart DCC 1200 12 Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker

2010-02-16T04:45:00.000-08:00

Coffee lovers want more than just a cup of coffee every day. I'm sure you have a Cuisinart DCC 1200 12 Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker, or you wish you had one. It is also certain that you will love a few extra ideas to enjoy your beloved coffee. Well, read on, here are a few ideas to set you thinking.

In winter nothing beats a hot cup of coffee. For more festive occasions you can go to Irish Coffee which is very easy to make. You simply add a tot of whisky to an Irish Coffee glass, add your coffee and sugar to taste. Stir to dissolve the sugar and top up with cream. Make sure the cream is only whipped very lightly and can still run smooth when you pour it over a spoon to float on top of your coffee.

In summer you are looking for cold versions you can use for all that lovely coffee you are making with your Cuisinart DCC 1200 12 Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker. You will be surprised at how many tasty and easy ideas you will be able to find.

On tasty idea is to make spiced coffee. You start by making some nice and strong coffee. To the hot coffee you add some cloves and nutmeg and sugar to taste. Now you leave the coffee to cool and then you strain it.

Pour the cold coffee over ice in glasses, top it with cream sprinkled with nutmeg and castor sugar and serve. Yummy!

It is also possible to make a very tasty milky coffee with the coffee you made in your Cuisinart DCC 1200 12 Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker. You start out by making the coffee double the normal strength to use as a coffee extract. While this coffee is still hot you add sugar to taste and stir to dissolve. Now you use this extract to flavor ice cold milk and top with whipped cream sprinkled with nutmeg.

You can also use the extract you made above to flavor smoothies with. A very tasty smoothie will simply have milk, ice cream and the coffee extract. For a mocha smoothie you will add chocolate sauce and for a banana smoothie you will add some bananas. Give your imagination free reign to come up with new idea for your tasty coffee extract made in your Cuisinart DCC 1200 12 Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker.

Try these coffee ideas and experience coffee on a whole new level.

Frozen Drinks With Your Margaritaville DM2000 Premium Frozen Concoction Maker

2010-02-16T00:55:00.000-08:00

If you have a Margaritaville DM2000 Premium Frozen Concoction Maker you can take any cocktail recipe and turn it into a frozen drink. Because you place the ice in the ice compartment and your Margaritaville DM2000 Premium Frozen Concoction Maker decides how much ice to shave into your drink according to your settings, you get a tasty drink but it is slightly diluted. You can increase the alcohol if you wish.

Here is the basic recipe for a few that you can use as a starting point. Recipes are given in proportions and not exact amounts as you then can make the amount you wish.

Daiquiri:

3/4 Barcadi Rum
1/4 Grenadine
Juice of one fresh lime
Shake

Maiden's prayer:

1/8 Lemon juice
1/8 Orange juice
1/4 Contreau Liqueur
1/2 Gin
Shake

These are only two of the examples of ordinary cocktails you can take and transform into frozen drinks in your Margaritaville DM2000 Premium Frozen Concoction Maker

Winter Is Soup Time So, Soup And Homemade Bread Is Ideal For Entertaining

2010-02-15T01:07:00.000-08:00

Soup and homemade bread is the ultimate comfort food in winter. Why not invite some friends and treat them with tasty soup and homemade bread? It is easier than you may think; all you need is two of the most wonderful kitchen appliances.

Of course I am thinking of a breadmaker and a slow cooker! For the bread a Zojirushi BB-HAC10 is ideal as it is programmable and it bakes the perfect 1pound loaf, just enough for none meal.

For a slow cooker you should have a look at the West Bend Slow Cooker and particularly at the West Bend 84716 Versatility 6 Quart Oval Slo Cooker because it is more versatile than any other slow cooker you can get.

Here is a tasty recipe to try in your West Bend Slow Cooker.

Salsa Ground Beef Soup

What You Need:

1 lb extra lean ground beef
4 C water
1 lb potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 small carrots, chopped
2 (4 oz) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 (16 oz) jar chunky salsa

How to Make It:

Place the meat in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the meat 12 minutes or until completely browned.
Drain the meat well in a colander and pat with paper towel.
Pour all of the water into the crock pot.
Add the ground beef, potatoes, onion and carrots.
Pour in the drained mushrooms.
Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix in with the vegetables and meat.
Blend in the salsa being sure all the ingredients are incorporate together.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

Serving Size: 8

If you aren't partial to ground beef, ground turkey or pork will also work. Stew meat cut into small chunks also makes this soup a treat.

A festive Rice Salad For All Occasions - Curried Rice Salad

2010-02-12T00:51:00.000-08:00

I love rice salad and this tasty curried rice salad is no exception. It tastes good with ANY kind of meat so trying it is really worth the trouble, If you have a Zojirushi 6 Cup Rice Cooker Steamer having the rice ready and perfect for this salad will be no problem.

So, here is the recipe, I hope you will enjoy it as much as my family does.

Curried Rice Salad

Ingredients:

2 cups chilled cooked rice
2 tbsp seedless raisins
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 shredded green pepper
2 tbsp drained red pimentos cut in strips
2 tbsp chopped spring onions
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad greens
Green pepper rings
Tomato wedges
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove chopped garlic

Method:

Salad:

Using two forks, toss together the rice, green pepper, pimentos, raisins, parsley and onions
Chill the mixture thoroughly.

Salad Dressing:

Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, curry powder, salt and pepper.
Allow the dressing to stand for a while for the flavors to develop
Just before serving pour the vinegar mixture over the salad and toss well.
Arrange the salad in a large bowl and garnish with crisp greens, green pepper rings and tomato wedges.

This is a delicious salad with fried chicken, grilled meat and roasts.

Pearl Barley Chicken Soup Recipe In Your West Bend Slow Cooker

2010-02-12T00:46:00.000-08:00

If you are one of the lucky people to have a West Bend Slow Cooker, you will be able to make this recipe with ease. If you prefer, you can brown the chicken in your West Bend Slow Cooker first, simply remove it to add the barely and then follow the recipe as it is. This is one of the biggest advantages of the West Bend Slow Cooker and more specific the West Bend 84716 Versatility 6 Quart Oval Slo Cooker, it can be used on top of the stove and in the oven as well.

Pearl Barley Chicken Soup Recipe

What You Need:

1/2 lb pearl barley
1 small stewing chicken
2 carrots, chunked
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 T parsley, chopped
Water

How to Make It:

Place the barley in the West Bend Slow Cooker.
Add the stewing chicken.
Place the carrots and celery on top of the chicken.
Sprinkle the parsley over the top of the other ingredients.
Cover just over the top of the ingredients with water.
Cover the West Bend Slow Cooker and cook on low 5 hours,
Remove the chicken from the West Bend Slow Cooker.
Use forks to remove the chicken meat from the bones.
Discard the bones and any skin.
Return to the chicken meat to the crock pot.
Recover and continue cooking on low 1 hour or until the barley is soft.

Serving Size: 6

Pearl barley is processed by removing the hull and bran. This type of barley is used more often in cooking because it cooks much faster than regular barley. This type of barley can be found in most supermarkets.

Complete Meals In One Pot

2010-02-11T00:00:00.000-08:00

Making a complete meal in one pot can really save you lots of time. What is so convenient about it is that you simply place all the ingredients in a pot, forget about it and when the meal is ready you can simply dish up. If you have an All Clad Dutch Oven you can really do it in a few easy steps in the oven. So I thought I'll give you tasty recipe as an example.

All in One Steak Dinner

What You Need:

1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen hash browns
1/2 t of salt
3 C of frozen pearl onions
1 1/2 lbs. boneless steak
4 T of steak sauce
2 C of mushrooms, sliced
2 C whole baby carrots
3 C of frozen cut green beans
2 fresh rosemary sprigs

How to Make It:

Allow the oven to preheat to 450 degrees a spray an All Clad Dutch Oven well with cooking spray.
Distribute the hash browns evenly into the pan and sprinkle them with the salt.
Spread the onions over the top of the potatoes.
Lay the piece of steak over the onions.
Smooth the steak sauce over the top of the piece of steak.
Scatter the mushrooms over the top of the prepared steak.
Place the carrots over the top of the mushrooms and cover the carrots with the beans.
Place the rosemary sprigs into the pan.
Cover and bake 30 minutes or until the steak is cooked the way you like.

Makes 4 servings
Everyone likes there steak cooked differently. This recipe will have your steak well done around the edges and medium rare in the middle. If you wish your steak to be cooked a little more in the middle bake it for 35 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for well done.

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 30 minutes
Total Time: approximately 35 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 500; Fat 19g; Carbohydrates 42g; Cholesterol 102 mg; Sodium 365 mg; Protein 37g;
Fiber 11g

Spiced Apple Butter Roll Recipe

2010-02-10T02:02:00.000-08:00

A tasty cake for dessert is always a treat. Here is a very tasty one, and if you have one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers you will not have any problems with it. You will be surprised at how easy and tasty it is. Do not be fooled by the perspective that rolls are difficult to make. Follow the directions and surprise yourself. Grab your Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers and get baking.

Spiced Apple Butter Roll Recipe

What You Need:

3 eggs, separated
1 C flour, divided
1/2 C + 1 T sugar, divided
2 t cinnamon
1 t baking powder
1 t ginger
1 t cloves
1/4 t baking soda
1/4 C butter, melted
1/4 C molasses
2 T water
1 T confectioners' sugar
2 C prepared apple butter

How to Make It:

Place the egg whites in a small mixing bowl and allow the whites to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Place a piece of wax paper on a large cookie sheet.
Spray the wax paper with a non stick cooking spray.
Sprinkle the prepared wax paper with 1 T of flour and 2 T of sugar then set aside.
Set the oven temperature to 375 degrees and allow the oven to preheat.
Place the remaining flour and sugar into a large mixing bowl.
Stir in the cinnamon, baking powder, ginger, cloves and baking soda.
Whisk the egg yolks and butter together in a separate bowl.
Add the molasses and water and whisk until well combined.
Add the egg yolk mixture to the flour mixture.
Use one of the Cuisinart Sm-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers on low speed and beat the mixture until the dry ingredients are completely moistened.
Beat the egg whites with the electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Fold the egg whites into the batter.
Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared pan.
Bake 14 minutes or until the cake bounces back when lightly touched.
Cool the cake for 5 minutes.
Lay a kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust with the confectioners' sugar.
Place the cake on the towel and roll the cake like a jelly roll.
Allow the cake to cool to room temperature.
Unroll the cake and spread with the apple butter not quite to the edges.
Reroll the cake, place in a pan, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing.

Serving Size: 12

Grilled Carrot Potato and Onion Salad Recipe

2010-02-09T00:54:00.000-08:00

If you have a Weber One Touch Charcoal Grill you can easily grill far more than only meat. Make the whole meal on your Weber One Touch Charcoal Grill. Here is a tasty recipe to set you thinking about all the possibilities for veggies on the grill.

What You Need:

1 3/4 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cut into sticks
3 T of olive oil
1/2 t salt
1/4 t of pepper
2 large carrots, cleaned and cut into sticks
1 Vidalia onion, sliced
2 T of mayonnaise
2 T of plain yogurt
2 T of white wine vinegar
1 t Dijon style mustard

How to Cook It:

Place the potato sticks into a saucepan and cover with water.
Place the pan over medium heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and steam the potatoes for 12 minutes or until tender.
Drain the potatoes well and place in a mixing bowl.
Drizzle the potatoes with 2 T of the olive oil
Set the grill temperature to medium hot heat.
Season the potatoes with the salt and pepper.
Place the carrots and onions into a separate bowl and drizzle with the remaining 1 T of oil.
Grill the potatoes 8 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
Return the potatoes to the bowl.
Grill the carrots and onions 4 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
Remove the carrots and onions and place in the bowl with the potatoes.
In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar and mustard until well blended.
Pour the mixture over the vegetables and toss until well coated.

Makes 6 servings

Be sure to steam the potatoes before placing them on the grill. This will ensure that the potatoes are cook through. Other vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers or squash may be added to this recipe if you like.

Tasty Coffee Cake Recipe For Any Occasion

2010-02-08T02:13:00.000-08:00

If you are a coffee lover you will love this cake. Next time you make some coffee in your Cuisinart DCC 1200 12 Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker make some extra coffee, let it get cold and make this tasty coffee cake. You have to make sure that the coffee is nice and strong though, if you want a really tasty cake. For the mixing of this cake it will also be a good idea if you have one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers to make the mixing easier.

So, here is your coffee cake recipe:

Ingredients:

½ Cup of butter
½ Cup strong black coffee
1 Cup sugar
2 Cups flour
2 Eggs
2 ½ Teaspoons of baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 Tablespoons of golden syrup
1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
1 Teaspoon of vanilla essence

Method:

Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit
Prepare two 9 inch cake pans
Add the butter and sugar to your Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer and beat until creamy
Add the syrup and continue beating the mixture
Add the eggs one at a time while you continue beating the mixture
Add the sifted dry ingredient and the coffee in small amounts alternatively to the butter mixture
Pour the mixture into your prepared cake tin
Bake for 25 minutes or until done
Let the cake cool on wire racks
Fill and decorate as desired

So, spoil yourself with this tasty cake recipe and at the next holiday, serve it as a great dessert.

Low Carb Mock Potato Salad

2010-02-04T23:32:00.000-08:00

Holidays are a very difficult time to be on diet. Even for those on a Low Carb diet, such as the Dr. Atkins Diet, it can be challenging. This is the reason why I though I will give you this low carb recipe that is delicious and is sure to make you forget that it is actually a low carb recipe and that you are on a low carb diet such as The Dr. Atkins Diet.

Who says you can't enjoy potato salad on your low carb diet? This recipe has 3 or less carbs per serving and is super easy to make!

Ingredients:

1 medium size head of cauliflower(broken into small florets)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
3 green onions
1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper or 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper (optional)
salt and pepper
optionally 2 packet sugar substitute depending on how you like your potato salad, it's good with or without this!

Instructions:

Cook cauliflower in boiling water until tender (about 10 minutes)
Drain and rinse as usual.
Now for the salad making part.
Get out your big potato salad bowl and mix together mayo, lemon juice, mustard and sugar subst. if you're using one.
Add your veggies to the mixture (cauliflower, green onions, and peppers) and toss until well coated.
Salt and pepper to your liking.
Chill and serve with anything you might normally serve potato salad with.
Perfect for cookouts and lunchboxes.

For different flavors alter your veggie inclusions. Try different kinds of peppers. Great with any casual meal.

Low Carbs Recipe - Tuna with Lemon Pepper

2010-02-04T00:24:00.000-08:00

Why am I giving you a low carbs recipe? Well, if you are wondering about "How Can I Lose Fat" going a low carbs diet is always one of the possibilities you can consider. For some a low carbs diet works very well and other battle. One thing is for sure though, there are plenty of tasty recipes for low carbs dishes and if you are on a low carbs diet it may be just what you need.

So I decided to give you a tasty low carbs recipe, this recipe is tasty enough to serve on any holiday for a person on a low carbs diet.

Tuna with Lemon Pepper

Ingredients:

4 tuna steaks (3/4 to 1-inch thick, about 6 ounces each)
Zest and juice of one (1) lemon**
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1/2 to 1 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Extra-virgin olive oil

**1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest and 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice in place of the lemon.**

Instructions:

In a small bowl mix together lemon zest, thyme, pepper and salt to your liking.
Lightly rub both sides of the tuna steaks with olive oil and rub the seasoning mix on the tuna steaks.
Heat a bit more oil in in skillet and then add tuna steaks.
Cook each side of tuna steak for about 1 minute over medium heat.
Pour lemon juice over the steaks when ready to serve.

So, this is a very tasty low carbs recipe for your guests that are on a low carbs diet.

What Would We Have Done Without Our Freezers?

2010-02-03T00:39:00.000-08:00

I think this is a question most of us ask from time to time. It is so convenient to freeze a tasty cake or something that you can grab in a moments notice if you unexpectedly have company for tea or such. If you do not have enough freezer space, it is always a good idea to look at a small freezer such as the Frigidaire Chest Freezer, or as the full model name reads, Frigidaire FFC0723DW 7-1/5-Cubic-Foot Manual-Defrost Chest Freezer White.

Now for a recipe that is ideal for any Holiday, prepare it in advance and have it ready when you need it.

Peppermint Angel Cake

What You Need:

1 (15 oz) Pkg Angel Food Cake Mix
1/3 C chocolate mint cookies, crushed
3/4 C chopped pecans
3 pints Peppermint ice cream, slightly soft
Aluminum foil
Freezer wrap

How to Make It:

Mix the cake batter together as directed on the package.
Pour the batter into an un-greased 10 in tube pan.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Bake cake on the lowest oven shelf for 35 minutes.
Top should spring back when touched when cake is done.
Invert pan right away.
Allow cake to cool for about 1 hour.
Remove cake and cut lengthwise into three sections.
Place the ice cream into a large mixing bowl.
Add the cookies and pecans.
Mix together well.
Place the ice cream mixture back in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
Place one section of the cake on a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the entire cake when completed.
Remove ice cream and spread 1/3 of the mixture over the top of the cake.
Add another section of cake.
Spread another 1/3 of the ice cream mixture.
Place the last section of cake on top.
Finish with the rest of the ice cream.
Cover tightly with the aluminum foil.
Place in freezer for 2 hours.
Remove from freezer and wrap in the freezer wrap if not serving immediately.
Cake can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month.
To serve, remove from freezer.
Unwrap and allow to set for about 10 minutes.

Easy And Tasty Family Chili

2010-02-02T02:54:00.000-08:00

Coming up with something new and tasty is not always that easy. But, this chili recipe I have for you today is very tasty and you can make it in an All Clad Dutch Oven with ease. It is a one pot meal that leaves you free to do other things while dinner is getting ready. I like the All-Clad Cast Aluminum 5-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven because it is not as heavy as the cast iron Dutch ovens.

Baked Chili with a Twist

What You Need:

1 small onion, chopped
1 1/4 C of white rice
1 1/4 C of beef broth
1 (26 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, drained and diced
1 t of salt
1 t of ground cumin
1 t of dried oregano
2 C zucchini, shredded
1 (14 oz.) can petit diced tomatoes

How to Make It:

Allow the oven to preheat to 450 degrees.
Spray the sides and bottom of a cast iron Dutch oven pan with a non stick cooking spray.
Scatter the onions over the bottom of the pan.
Spread the rice over the onions and pour the water over the rice.
Smooth the rice out into an even layer.
Place the beans into a mixing bowl.
Add the ground chuck, chilies, salt, cumin and oregano and mix until well blended.
Drop the mixture by forkfuls into the pan.
Spread the zucchini over the meat mixture and top with the diced tomatoes.
Cover and bake 45 minutes or until cooked through.

Makes 4 servings

Chili comes in many shapes and sizes and this version is like no other. It has a thick stew like consistency that is hearty as well as delicious. Use any type of bean including chili beans or kidney beans when making this dish for your family to try.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 45 minutes
Total Time: approximately 55 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 882; Fat 27g; Carbohydrates 105g; Cholesterol 99 mg; Sodium 102 mg; Protein 57g;
Fiber 28g

So, get out your All Clad Dutch Oven and try this recipe. I know your family will love it.

Treat Her To A Tasty Valentine's Breakfast - Start With A Fruit SMoothie

2010-01-31T23:53:00.000-08:00

I you feel like treating her with a Valentine's breakfast, why not start the breakfast with a tasty fruit smoothie. If you have one of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars, or a Cuisinart CBT 700, making this tasty smoothie will not be a problem at all!

This is a tasty smoothie for the serious fruit lover, try it.

Nothing but Fruit

What You Need:

1 C orange juice
1 C papaya, peeled and diced
½ C cantaloupe, peeled and diced
½ C mango, peeled and diced
2 apricots, pitted and diced

How to Make It:

Pour the orange juice into the blender.
Add the papaya, cantaloupe, mango and apricots.
On medium speed puree mixture for 1 minute.

If you like fruit you’ll like this smoothie. This is one way to ensure you get the recommended amount of fruit in a daily diet.

So, grab your KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars or your Cuisinart CBT 700 and get practicing so your get it just right for Valentine's day breakfast. Enjoy!

Tasty Low Fat Pork Recipe For Any Holiday And For Slimmers

2010-01-30T00:13:00.000-08:00

I love it when I come across a recipe, suitable for all occasions that are tasty as well as low fat. Especially for those wondering about how to burn belly fat, being able to enjoy a tasty meal with everyone else is such a relief.

Keeping the fat and the carbs low will always help you in your effort to burn belly fat, yet the food is tasty enough to serve as a special meal. So, try this one and I'm convinced you will love it.

Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin For A Tasty Low Fat Meal

Ingredients:

1 pork tenderloin -- (approx 8-ounce)
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/3 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic -- minced
favorite cooking spray
Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions:

Trim any fat from tenderloin.
Cut into two pieces.
Cut a lengthwise slit down each piece, about 2/3 of the way through and then flatten.
Spritz tenderloin with cooking spray and then sprinkle tenderloin with ground pepper to your liking.
Combine marmelade, fresh mint, soy sauce, and garlic.
Place tenderloins in roasting pan and pour marmelade mixture over top and spread out evenly.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes or until juices run clear.
Garnish with mint springs at serving time.

Well, try this tasty low fat recipes, treat yourself without hampering your fat loss efforts and keep on burning that belly fat.

Lemon Berry Smoothie For The Coming Summer

2010-01-28T23:46:00.000-08:00

Even though it may not look like it, summer is going to come again and then it will be smoothie time again! There is nothing better than a tasty smoothie when it is very hot, but there is nothing saying you cannot make a smoothie in winter! If you have a smoothie maker such as one of the kitchenaid 5 speed blenders with polycarbonate jars you will have a lot of fun with smoothies.

To start you off, I have a tasty Lemon Berry Smoothie for you:

What You Need:

1 (6 oz) container low fat lemon yogurt
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple in its own juice, drained
1 (16 oz) can blackberries in lite syrup, drained
1 C ice cubes

How to Make It:

Place the yogurt in the blender.
Add the drained pineapple and blackberries.
Place the ice cubes on top.
Blend until smooth.

Any type of fruit yogurt will work with this recipe. Try different kinds to which see ones your family enjoy the most.

So, go and try this one in one of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars

Use Your Cuisinart Gr-4 Griddler As An Indoor Griller

2010-01-28T00:48:00.000-08:00

It is still pretty cold, but you really feel like some grilled veggies. Well why not use your Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler as an indoor grill! With your Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler you can make any grilling recipe. You may have to adapt here and there, but all in all you can make any grilling recipes on your Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler
So, I think I am going to give you a tasty vegetable grilling recipe and you can try it on your Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler! Let me know what you think about the result.

So, get out your Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler and try this recipes. Of course, in the summer you can try this vegetable grilling recipe on your outside grill.

Pasta Salad with Zucchini and Cheese

What You Need:

1 (1 lb.) box of shell pasta, cook as directed on the box and drained well
3 T of herb flavored oil
2 cloves of garlic
1 T of ketchup
3 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 carrot, julienned
1/2 C of feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 C of Kalamata olives
1/4 C of red onion, diced
2 T of red wine vinegar
1/4 t of salt
1/4 t of pepper

How to Make It:

Lightly oil the grill grate then prepare the grill for medium hot temperature.
Place the cooked pasta into a large mixing bowl.
Add 1 T of the oil and toss to coat well
Place the remaining oil into a large mixing bowl.
Stir in the garlic and ketchup until blended in well.
Fold in the zucchini, peppers and carrots tossing to coat well.
Place the vegetables on the grill and tossing frequently grill for 5 minutes or until lightly charred.
Remove the vegetables and return to the bowl.
Add the cheese, olives and red onions to the vegetables.
Pour the vinegar into the bowl and toss to combine the ingredients together well.
Season with the salt and pepper.

Makes 6 servings

The ketchup adds a wonderful flavor this pasta salad. It gives it that “barbecued” taste that goes well at any outside barbecue. If you have trouble finding herbed oil, olive oil will work just fine.

A Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler is ideal for all your grilling, grilled sandwiches and panninies.

Make A Traditional Butter Cake With One Of The Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers

2010-01-25T07:51:00.000-08:00

Baking tasty cakes becomes a pleasure if you can make the dough with one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers. If you are lucky enough to get one of these recipes where you simply add all the ingredients to the bowl of one of these Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers and mix, treating your family with an old fashioned cake becomes child's play. Here is one such a recipe for you.

"Modern" Butter Cake

Ingredients You Will Need:

5 Tablespoons of soft butter
½ Cup lukewarm milk
1 ½ Cups of castor sugar
2 Eggs
1 ¾ Cups of sifted cake flour
3 Teaspoons of baking powder
1 Teaspoon of vanilla essence

Method:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
Prepare two 8 ½ inch cake pans by lining them with non-stick paper and greasing the pans with butter
Add all the ingredients to the bowl of one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers
Stir it through once with a wooden spoon to start the mixing process
Beat the mixture for 2 minutes until well mixed and smooth in your Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans
Bake for 30 minutes until done
Let the cake cool down in the pans for a little while and then turn them out

If you are not completely happy with the end result, try experimenting with the time you actually beat your mixture until you get a satisfactory result. If you mix it until it is smooth you should not have any problems. The cake can be iced and decorated as you prefer. I'm sure if you use one of the Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers your family will be able to enjoy this old-fashioned, moist cake very often.

Make A Tasty Soup With Your Cuisinart Programmable Slow Cooker

2010-01-20T01:26:00.000-08:00

Making a tasty soup with your Cuisinart Programmable Slow Cooker is as easy as it can come. What I love about slow cookers is that you can toss everything in, forget about it and come back to a hot meal. With the Cuisinart Programmable Slow Cooker you will find preparing hot meals for the family the easiest thing in the world to do. You can also not only use your Cuisinart Programmable Slow Cooker for family meals, it is ideal for effortless entertaining and holiday meals.

With the Cuisinart Programmable Slow Cooker you can prepare a very tasty meal without being home. So entertaining becomes easy. You come home to a meal ready for your guests with a Cuisinart Programmable Slow Cooker.

If you are entertaining in a really grand scale, the Cuisinart Programmable Slow Cooker will still come to your rescue, prepare one of the courses in it, prepare another in no time with your Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker and you have all the time in the world to prepare the other courses of your meal.

To give you and idea of how easy it is to prepare a soup in your Cuisinart Programmable Slow Cooker, here is a recipe for you to try:

Squash and More Chicken Soup

What You Need:

3 C butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 (8 oz) pkg. fresh mushroom slices
1 C celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, halved
1 C wild rice
4 C chicken broth
1 t thyme
1 t salt
1/4 t pepper
½ C whipping cream
3 T cornstarch

How to Make It:

Place the squash, mushroom slices, celery, onion and garlic into the crock pot.
Lay the chicken thighs on top.
Next add in the uncooked rice.
Pour in the broth.
Add the thyme, salt and pepper being sure to stir well to incorporate all the ingredients together.
Cover and cook on low 6 hours.
Pour the whipping cream into a small bowl.
Whisk in the cornstarch until smooth.
Stir the cornstarch mixture into the crock pot.
Place the heat on high, cover and continue cooking an additional 30 minutes.

Serving Size: 6

Boneless chicken thighs can be hard to find in some areas. If you are having trouble finding them you can use thighs with the bone in. Be sure to remove the skin before placing them into the crock pot. Before adding the whipping cream mixture remove the thighs and shred the meat off the bone using 2 forks.

So, go on, give your Cuisinart Programmable Slow Cooker a try with this recipe. If you do not have a Cuisinart Programmable Slow Cooker, you can get on at a very good price from Amazon

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Let's Make Another Smoothie With Our KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars

2010-01-17T03:32:00.000-08:00

Let's Make Another Smoothie With Our KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars

Yes, once you have one of these KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars you want to make smoothies all the time. Making a smoothie is so easy with one of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars, but getting some extra ideas always help. You will see with time, once you know your machine, you will come up with lots of healthy and tasty smoothies yourself.

Well, if you have one of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars and you are still not comfortable with making a smoothie on "feeling" here is one more recipes for you to try.

Banana Orange and Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

1/2 banana, cut in chunks, frozen
8 strawberries, frozen
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup any berry juice you prefer
1 tbsp. skim milk powder ( for health) or for taste 1 tbsp. full cream powder milk!
1 heaping tbsp. high-quality protein powder
1/2 cup of plain unflavored, unsweetened yogurt

Method:

In your KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars, process all the ingredients until thoroughly blended and serve.

Variation:

For more taste and indulgence, you can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Well, go and try out this recipe on one of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars. If you do not have one, go and have a look, you will love all the lovely colors!

Breakfast Smoothie With Instant Cereal Made With One Of The KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars

2010-01-16T01:49:00.000-08:00

I love all the lovely colors of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars. One of my favorites are the "pear" one! We all know that KitchenAid is a well known and well loved name in the kitchen and the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars, in their funky colors are no exception.

Starting the day with a smoothie is one of the best, easies, fastest and healthiest way to start your day. So having on of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars will make sure that you always leave home with a good breakfast. A smoothie can be as indulgent or as healthy as you wish. So if you have one of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars, make full use of it for breakfast smoothies.

To get you thinking, here is a breakfast smoothie you can make if you have on of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars.

Breakfast Smoothie With Instant Cereal

Ingredients:

1 spoonful of peanut butter
1 packet of instant breakfast, preferably chocolate
8 to 12 ounces of milk
1 frozen banana
½ Cup frozen strawberries cut into pieces

Method:

Pour milk into blender.
Add remaining ingredients.
Put the blender on blend till Banana and strawberries are chopped up.
Whip it for about 5 seconds.

So get out your blender and try this fast and easy recipe. As far as the frit goes, you can actually use any kind you have available. I make it a habit to buy fruit when they are available, chop them up and freeze them and then when you feel like a smoothie you have it all at hand in a instant.

So, now you can see if you do not have one of the KitchenAid 5 Speed Blenders with Polycarbonate Jars you had better take a look at them!

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