Archive | January, 2009
English Cottage Pie
Enjoy this English Tradition dating back to the 14th Century! Recipe serves 4 1 Tbsp canola oil 1 Cup sweet onions, chopped 3/4 Cup baby carrots, chopped 1 LB lean ground beef 3/4 Cup beef broth 2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cardamon 1 tsp fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp fresh parsley 1 tsp corn starch 2 Cups frozen shoepeg corn, grilled 4 Cups [...]
Continue reading...Raspberry Crunchy Chicken
26. January 2009
Recipe Serves 4 Raspberry Vinegarette 4 oz fresh raspberries 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1.5 Tbsp sugar 1/2 Cup canola oil 1 tsp coarse kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper Chicken 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut in half 1 Cup pecans, chopped finely 1 Cup panko [Japanese breadcrumbs] 4 tsp coarse kosher salt 2 tsp black pepper [split in two] 1/3 Cup honey mustard 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/4 Cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp Canola [...]
Continue reading...Baked Potato Soup
19. January 2009
Recipe Serves 2 6 slices of bacon 1/3 Cup butter 1/3 Cup flour 3 Cups Milk 1/2 Cup light cream 6 Medium size Yukon gold potatoes, baked & cubed 2 chopped green onions 1/2 Cup shredded Cheddar Cheese 1/4 Cup shredded Asiago cheese 1/4 Cup sour cream 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, few green onions, bacon and shredded cheese. Cook bacon [...]
Continue reading...Gram’s Panna Cotta
18. January 2009
Recipe Makes 4 servings 2 tsp unflavored gelatin 1 Cup heavy cream 1/2 Cup dark brown sugar 2 Cups plain yogurt 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla bean 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cardamon 1/2 Cup water 1/2 Cup strawberries 1/2 Cup raspberries 2 Tbsp brown sugar Stir together gelatin and 1/4 cup of heavy cream in saucepan and let stand 1 minute to soften. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Add [...]
Continue reading...Thinking of Buying Organic Products?
16. January 2009
Thinking of buying Organic Products? Know the facts! In 2002 the USDA approved four categories of organic food labels and they are based on the level of organic ingredients in that food. Pick up an Organic product and if you will see the Organic Seal it is either 100% organic in content or 95% organic in content by [...]
Continue reading...Did you know... 
There is an heightened awareness that more folks have an allergic reaction to corn. Many retail food companies are choosing to list corn as an ingredient source on labels like in place of modified food starch you will now see modified corn starch. Yet it is not considered as one of the top eight… wheat, dairy, soy, peanut, tree nut, shellfish, fish and egg. Canada added mustard to this list of eight this year. Similar to these top eight allergies, corn allergy can manifest in hives and severe allergic reactions, like headaches and stomachaches. The true cure for a food allergy is to avoid the food. Due diligence, read food labels, corn sources are hidden in many ingredients.
A few examples to watch for: food starches, high fructose corn syrup and ever pizza dough. When is doubt contact the company who manufactures the food in question.
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27. January 2009
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