FOOD

[Janie]

[Queen of Megadon]

i think i'm gonna make the alfredo dish- but those scones sound fantastic!

[Janie]

QUOTE (Queen of Megadon @ Mar 4 2009, 12:37 PM)

i think i'm gonna make the alfredo dish- but those scones sound fantastic!

I hope you like the pasta dish if you decide to try it!

 

Tonight I'm making beef teriyaki. If it turns out well, I'll post the recipe. It's funny, when I started learning to cook, I had to read recipes religiously, but now, I prefer to wing it. It's so much more fun to pick up random ingredients, pilfer the pantry and see what you come up with.

 

[Janie]

[Queen of Megadon]

QUOTE (Janie @ Mar 5 2009, 11:19 AM)

QUOTE (Queen of Megadon @ Mar 4 2009, 12:37 PM) i think i'm gonna make the alfredo dish-  but those scones sound fantastic! I hope you like the pasta dish if you decide to try it!   Tonight I'm making beef teriyaki. If it turns out well, I'll post the recipe. It's funny, when I started learning to cook, I had to read recipes religiously, but now, I prefer to wing it. It's so much more fun to pick up random ingredients, pilfer the pantry and see what you come up with. i will let you know when i try it.     never been a big fan of Teriyaki...but yours sounds yummy

[Janie]

QUOTE (Queen of Megadon @ Mar 6 2009, 10:51 AM)

QUOTE (Janie @ Mar 5 2009, 11:19 AM) QUOTE (Queen of Megadon @ Mar 4 2009, 12:37 PM) i think i'm gonna make the alfredo dish-  but those scones sound fantastic! I hope you like the pasta dish if you decide to try it!   Tonight I'm making beef teriyaki. If it turns out well, I'll post the recipe. It's funny, when I started learning to cook, I had to read recipes religiously, but now, I prefer to wing it. It's so much more fun to pick up random ingredients, pilfer the pantry and see what you come up with. i will let you know when i try it.     never been a big fan of Teriyaki...but yours sounds yummy I avoided teriyaki dishes for years ever since one bad plate of teriyaki chicken. It was so salty/sodium tasting I couldn't even choke it down. There are a lot of sauces out there but the one I used for this recipe I really like. It had a good balance between teriyaki flavor and ginger (I added a bit more ginger just to make it a little more potent). It had a lighter taste than some of the other sauces out there. I can't get enough of teriyaki dishes now. I love the stuff. So, I say, try it, maybe adding less of the sauce if you really don't want a strong teriyaki flavor at all.

[Rolinda Bonz]

got this over the email...

 

8 Super Food Swaps for Longevity

 

Trying to change your habits and routines can be daunting, even when you

know the changes are for the better. Try these 8 simple switches below to

slim down and live a long and healthy life.

 

1. Swap green tea for coffee

For many people, the first thing they reach for in the morning is coffee.

Caffeine acts as a CNS (central nervous system) stimulant, causing you to

experience stress, anxiety, a racing mind, and even insomnia. For a

calmer energy boost, cut the coffee and go for green tea. On average, a

cup of green tea contains about one sixth of the amount of caffeine you

would get from the same cup of coffee. Even better, green tea is full of

powerful antioxidants that ward off cancer, and tea is a proven

preventive and treatment for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

Also, when combined with exercise, green tea can help you lose weight.

 

2. Try trailmix in place of fatty snacks

Carry dried fruits and nuts with you as healthy snacks to replace any

unhealthy ones you usually eat. Just a handful every day can help improve

circulation and muscle tone. Research shows that many of these nuts and

seeds are rich sources of vitamin E, lignans, and omega-3 fatty acids,

which help prevent heart disease and protect you from the ravages of

aging.

 

3. Switch brown rice for white rice

Modern staples around the world often include refined bread, pasta, rice,

and corn. These carbohydrates that have been found to be the culprits in

serious conditions like diabetes, stroke, and heart disease, arthritis,

and allergies. And there is no question that refined carbohydrates

contribute directly to weight gain. So change to whole grains to get

complex carbohydrates; said another way, swap "white" for "brown".

Substitute white rice, bread, and pasta with brown rice, whole wheat

bread, and whole wheat pasta. Other "browns" will bring you anti-aging

benefits also. Quinoa and amaranth are two tasty grains rich in protein

and easy to cook. Millet, sorghum, and buckwheat are packed with B

vitamins.

 

4. Swap fish for red meat

Red meat does have some health benefits-when eaten in moderation.

However, studies have shown that men and women who eat meat every day are

three times as likely to develop breast cancer and prostate cancer as

those who almost never eat high-fat animal foods. Of all animal products,

fish is the healthiest because of its high protein and low-fat content.

The omega-3 fatty acids in fish, along with other nutrients, protect

blood vessels from plaque, reduce inflammation, and prevent high blood

pressure. If you just can't leave the red meat behind, choose only

free-range, grass-fed, and hormone- and antibiotic-free lean meat, and

eat it no more than three times a week.

 

5. Use olive oil instead of butter

Butter is the bad kind of fat. Also included in this saturated fat

category: peanut oil, coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and lard. All of

these elevate cholesterol and triglyceride levels, leading to an

increased chance of heart attack and stroke. Switch for olive oil or one

of the other monounsaturated fats, which increase good cholesterol and

protect you from heart disease and premature skin aging. Others include

canola oil, rice bran oil, walnut oil, flaxseed oil, peanut oil, and

sesame oil. Like butter on your bread? Try hummus instead.

 

6. Swap sweet potatoes for potatoes

While filling, potatoes just do not contain the nutritional benefits of

sweet potatoes. Yams and sweet potatoes are powerhouse foods that contain

higher amounts of beta-carotene and vitamin C than carrots, more protein

than wheat and rice, and more fiber than oat bran. They are also rich in

plant DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)-a precursor hormone that is essential

for the body's anti-aging defenses to work.

 

7. Swap berries for refined sweets

The average American consumes nearly 240 pounds of sugar per year. Most

of the excess sugar from candies, pastries, sodas, and other refined

sweets end up being stored as fat in your body, resulting in weight gain

and elevating heart disease and cancer risk. Instead, satisfy your sweet

tooth with a berry tasty treat: blueberries, blackberries, raspberries,

cranberries, and cherries. Berries are rich in antioxidants that fight

free radicals and can also help remove toxic residue from the system,

which is often the cause of chronic fatigue and low energy.

 

8. Switch to water in place of soda

Soda pop is very high in phosphorus, which in excess actually causes

calcium loss from your bones, possibly leading you to osteoporosis. Diet

soda is filled with artificial sweeteners such as aspartame or saccharin,

which have shown dangerous results in tests with laboratory animals. Your

best beverage is filtered water, which flushes your system of the

chemicals and toxins that you encounter every day. If water by itself

doesn't appeal, turn to juice and tea. One caution about fruit juice is

that it tends to be filled with sugar. Cut back on sugar content by

watering down your juice: one part juice to three parts filtered water.

Unsweetened herbal tea, brimming with health benefits, is another way to

go. For a selection of healthy teas that promote total body wellness,

click here.

 

Make these switches and you are on your way to a healthier you!

 

May you live long, live strong, and live happy!

 

--Dr. Mao

[Janie]

 

Hoping those who are interested in talking about food will join in.

[Ya_Big_Tree]

I made the most awesome Sweet, Spicy and Sour marrinade for chicken the other night lets see if I can remember what I did...

 

1 tbs of soy sauce

2 tbs of maple syrrup

juice of 1 lemon

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp chilli flakes

1 tsp paprika

 

Let marrinade for 1-2 hours

 

It's really good!

 

[liquidcrystalcompass]

QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ May 26 2009, 03:19 PM)

I made the most awesome Sweet, Spicy and Sour marrinade for chicken the other night lets see if I can remember what I did... 1 tbs of soy sauce 2 tbs of maple syrrup juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp paprika Let marrinade for 1-2 hours It's really good!

Sounds good. Did you cook it on the grill?

[Ya_Big_Tree]

QUOTE (liquidcrystalcompass @ May 27 2009, 12:51 PM)

QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ May 26 2009, 03:19 PM) I made the most awesome Sweet, Spicy and Sour marrinade for chicken the other night lets see if I can remember what I did... 1 tbs of soy sauce 2 tbs of maple syrrup juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp paprika Let marrinade for 1-2 hours It's really good!  Sounds good. Did you cook it on the grill? No I put it in a skillet actually but Im sure you could put it on the grill too.

[Janie]

[liquidcrystalcompass]

[Janie]

[liquidcrystalcompass]

[Mara]

[liquidcrystalcompass]

[nettiesaur]

I was going to make a new topic, but thought this would fit under the FOOD title.

 

Neil has updated his cooking page at Neilpeart.net.

 

He's all about barbeque this time.

Apparently he loves the stuff.

 

He Barbeques with real wood chips and all.

[Godeater2112]

QUOTE (nettiesaur @ Oct 3 2009, 03:49 PM)

I was going to make a new topic, but thought this would fit under the FOOD title. Neil has updated his cooking page at Neilpeart.net. He's all about barbeque this time. Apparently he loves the stuff. He Barbeques with real wood chips and all.

I'll have to check out his stuff! I should have him for dinner I am a BBQ god in training he'd probably love my food.

 

[Force Ten]

[Janie]

[Force Ten]

[Khan]

OK, ladies...here is my favorite dessert and it's made in a crockpot. It is to die for! It is great with vanilla ice cream on top! (It's usually done in 4 hours even though the recipe says 4-6 hours)

 

 

PEAR AND CHERRY BUCKLE

 

Ingredients

 

* 1 (26-ounce) can cherry pie filling (or 2- 15 oz cans)

* 2 (15-ounce) cans diced pears in syrup

* 1 teaspoon almond extract

* 1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix

* 1 stick butter, cut into small pieces

* 1 (1.19-ounce) packet maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal

* 1/4 cup sliced almonds

* Whipped topping, for serving

 

Directions

 

Spray a 5-quart slow cooker with butter-flavored cooking spray and set aside.

 

In a large bowl, combine pie filling, pears, and almond extract. Pour into prepared slow cooker. Sprinkle cake mix over fruit mixture. Dot with butter. In a small bowl, combine oatmeal packet and almonds. Sprinkle over cake mixture.

 

Place 8 paper towels over slow cooker bowl and secure with lid. (This helps to trap steam.) Cook on LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours. Do not lift lid to check cake for the first 3 hours.

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[Janie]

Now THAT sounds good RN! I'll have to try it. Thanks!

 

 

 

 

Last night I made Mustard and Maple Glazed Pork Chops with this side dish that turned out so good I almost ate the entire pot. I was sick for hours because I ate so much of this. (I was inspired from a recipe I saw in the most recent Cooking Light.)

 

MASHED MAPLE SQUASH

2 12-oz pkgs frozen cooked butternut squash, thawed

1/3 cup chicken broth

2 Tbl butter

2 Tbl maple syrup (the real deal)

1 Tbl packed brown sugar

salt to taste

 

Warm the squash in a covered pan over medium heat with the chicken broth for 15 minutes. Add remaining ingredients.

 

 

SUPER easy. I have to say, the syrup and brown sugar measurements I am guessing on. I sort of just threw them in there by eyeing and tasting along as I went. I turned the heat to low while the pork chops and potatoes (other side dish I served last night) were finishing in the oven.

[alex zander]

This is such a good sharing!