Archive | October, 2008

Caramel Cheesecake

October 12, 2008

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Recipe serves 8 Crust 3 Cups of cinnamon graham crackers 12 Tbsp melted butter, cooled Filling 24 oz cream cheese, sofetened 8 oz mascarpone cheese softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs, separated into beaten yolks & whipped egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt Topping [...]

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Curry Chicken

October 7, 2008

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Recipes serves 4 1/2 stick or 1/4 cup of butter 2 cups chopped onions 2 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp fresh chopped peeled ginger 4 Tbsp curry powder 1 tsp salt 2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 2 large boneless chicken breast, cut into 1inch pieces Flour 1 can [14.5oz] diced tomatoes 1/3 cup [...]

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What is the best type of oil to use for Cooking, Baking, Frying?

October 7, 2008

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In my opinion the best oil to use in cooking, baking, frying and deep frying in canola oil. This oil is low in trans fats and saturated fats and the healthiest choice, sunflower oil would be another alternative but the canola has very little taste so It is my preference. Tropical oils like coconut, palm, [...]

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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup As Bad As Sugar?

October 3, 2008

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The idea that high fructose corn syrup [HFCS] consumption is worse than sucrose is unfounded. Current research supports that HFCS and sucrose are closely the same. They both contain fructose and glucose at approximately equal amounts. As a consumer flip over your soda or other food item and read the nutritional panel; this will give [...]

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Beef Tenderloin Stroganoff

October 2, 2008

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Recipe serves 2-4 2 – 6oz beef tenderloins Cajun spice 6 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp chopped shallots 1/2 cup chopped onions 12oz fresh mushrooms, chopped in half Flour 1 cup beef broth 2 Tbsp red wine 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1/2 cup sour cream 1 Tbsp fresh dill 1/2 Lb cooked Linguine On medium high [...]

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