Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Make Healthy Granola Bars

Make your own granola bars. Kids love granola bars , but store-bought granola bars may have ingredients that you don't want your kids to...

Monday, August 1, 2011

Make White Fruitcake

Yes, yes, we've heard all the jokes about fruitcake, but all kidding aside, this is a delicious holiday dessert. This recipe, which actu...

Make Healthy Chicken Rice Soup

Serve this chicken and rice soup alone or with whole wheat crackers. Chicken rice soup is a one-pot meal that can be laden in fat or healt...

Friday, July 29, 2011

Food Theme Ideas

Liven up the party with a food theme . Food is an important feature of most parties. Not only can it serve as a focal point, but it can doub...

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Make Hard Cheeses

Hard cheeses are aged cheeses that are dry and crumbly. Hard cheese is used by a lot of countries as the main garnish for some of their best...

Healthy Snack Foods

Healthy Snack Foods Hunger can strike hard and fast any time of the day. Grabbing a quick snack gets you to the next meal. But don't let...

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Make Peach And Mango Salsa

This peach and mango based salsa combines just enough of a spicy kick with sweet fruit flavors for a refreshing and healthy treat. It also p...

Thicken Beans

Thicken beans for the ideal texture. Whether refried, baked, slow cooked, in a soup or in a burrito, thin and runny beans are problematic in...

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Identify Dried Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a form of fungus. Dried mushrooms are a versatile ingredient used in many different sorts of cooking. You might find yourself ...

Make Greek Flat Bread (Pita)

Make delicious pita bread at home. Making your own Greek flatbread, or pita, is a great way to introduce yourself to bread baking. Pita is a...

Cook With Chutney

You can use chutney as a spread for crackers. Chutney is a thick, savory dish that originated from India. The main ingredients in chutney ar...

Monday, July 25, 2011

Keep Refried Beans Soft

Refried beans are a crucial part of many Tex-Mex meals Whether you make them from scratch or just crack open a can and reheat them, refried...

Friday, July 22, 2011

Make Sand Plum Jelly

Sand plums are cherry-sized plums that grow in sandy soil in the southwestern United States. Native to Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, the fru...

Layer Lasagna Noodles

Lasagna long ago completed its successful journey from the Old World to the New World, becoming a beloved American staple. It appears to be ...

Cook Bony Fish

The whole fish is a treat. Cooking whole fish allows sugars in the bones to dissolve, resulting in sweeter meat and an excellent presentat...