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How To Employ Cookies Cutters For Your Family Daily Needs.

seolinkvine — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:05:00 +0000

Whatsoever daytime is a beneficial time to bust out your set of cookie cutters. Although many bakers simply brings them out of the cupboard for holiday occasions, there are many of times when using cookie cutters makes good sense. Examine Under for a little initiative, and then browse the Internet for a wide variety of competitively priced products.

Occasions To use Your Cookie Cutters:

Birthdays. In this case, we mean your son’s, daughter’s, daughter’s teacher, etc. Thanks to the full handiness of ready-made cookie dough, it takes simple minutes to whip up a plate full of cookies individualized to a person’s interests. This makes for an inexpensive, tasty present that shows you give attention to that person’s pursuits. Consider a plateful of superheroes for the youthful cape-wearing boy, or a tin full of apples for the prim and proper teacher. Even place whipped cream, frosting or ice cream in-between two cookies to create homemade sandwiches. The opportunities are nearly endless, and all it takes is having a full selection of cookie cutters at the ready and a tube of dough.

Anniversaries:

Buy alphabet cutters and sincerely let your beloved know how much you prise him or her, or fill a plate with roses, puckered lips and angels. With or without frosting, the meaningful gesture will delight.

Sports:

Be the big sitter who brings more than fruits to the game. With your cookie cutters in the shape of soccer balls, goals, jerseys and number ones, you will have the kids begging for your appointment as lasting team parent.

Routine Dessert:

Proud of your kids? Show that you pay attention to their accomplishments by creating cookie-themed celebrations that celebrate the everyday. Pick a favorite cartoon character and make your son laugh, or whip up a batch of footballs for your husband to enjoy while he watches Monday night football.

Holidays:

Reach further than Christmas or Hanukkah. Observe President’s Day by serving American Flag cookies or commemorate your Irish culture with tiny leprechaun hats and pots of gold. For further inspiration, type ‘obscure holidays’ into a search engine and discover a variety of different teachable moments that you can highlight with a tray of cookies. Celebrating Farm Awareness week with various cutouts of horses, cows and pigs or commemorating D-Day with peace signs are both creative ways to observe.

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Mad Hatter Carrot Cake

Jennifer Byron — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:35:07 +0000

Here’s a recipe for a spicy moist carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

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Holiday Recipe: The World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Jennifer Byron — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:20:22 +0000

Being as it is the Holiday season, I thought I would share my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. Trust me, once you try these cookies, you’ll never use that recipe from the chocolate chip bag again. You can find this recipe in written form here: recipes.chef2chef.net The music used in this video is royalty free from: incompetech.com

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Corn Bread Recipe – Rough Times Cooking

Jennifer Byron — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:12:29 +0000

Gramma Willi’s corn bread. This is the basic version, with fancier versions on the way… this one will get you started, teaching you a delicious and healthy corn bread. Join us at Rough Times Cooking dot Com, learn to cook some great recipes that cost you little money. Feed your family well, and become part of our online community. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 Cup Corn Meal 1/4 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Baking Powder 2 tbsp Sugar 2 Cups Water

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MaryJose’s Recipe: Bechamel/White Sauce

Jennifer Byron — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:44:31 +0000

The happiness to share with you healthy, tasting and easy recipe. For the list of ingredients visit the site: www.chef-mary.com We are waiting for your comments and suggestions maryjose.recipe@gmail.com

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Important Ingredients and Supplies for Baking

Jennifer Byron — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:17:03 +0000

Great dinners do not always require advanced planning. Sometimes, you just have to wing it with what you have on hand. If you keep your pantry and refrigerator stocked with some basic supplies – and a few surprises – you will never be at a loss when you have to whip up something great for dinner with very little notice. Here is a list of baking supplies to keep on hand at all times so that you will never be caught by surprise without something to cook for dinner. In the Pantry At a minimum, you should have unbleached white flour, whole wheat flour and cake flour stocked in your pantry. In addition to being the base for breads and cakes, flour can be used to whip up a batch of fresh pasta, spaetzle or dumplings in no time at all. Use it to make gravies and sauces that can transform a meal from commonplace to sublime. Cornstarch makes smooth gravies and is an ideal thickener for sauces, stews and stir fries. In addition, when you need an emergency dessert, cornstarch, milk, vanilla and sugar or sweetener make a quick, impressive “from-scratch” vanilla pudding. Sugar substitutes are convenient to have on hand, especially if you are trying to cut down on sugar in your meals. They are ideal for use in sweet and sour sauces, desserts, drinks and other recipes that call for sugar. Flavored oils have been popular in gourmet circles for years, and they have finally made their way to the supermarket shelves. Chili, lemon, pepper, orange and basil are just a few of the flavored oils you can tuck into your cupboard to add flavor to simple dishes. Try using them in stir fries and salad dressings, or as a base for marinade. Also consider olive oil, almond oil, walnut oil and grapeseed oil. Flavored vinegars, including balsamic vinegar, red and white wine vinegar, herb or fruit infused vinegars and cider vinegar are all great additions to the well-stocked pantry. Pick up one or two each week when you do the grocery shopping, and you will soon have a full selection of vinegars to experiment with. Other baking ingredients to keep in your pantry include canned unsweetened juices, unsweetened fruit spreads, raisins, dried fruits, sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, cocoa powder, salt, kosher salt and sea salt, whole peppercorns (so much better freshly ground than pre-ground), cream of tartar, baking soda, vanilla and other flavored extracts as well as cooking sprays. Canned tomato paste is incredibly versatile and can be used in a huge variety of recipes from soup to dessert. Dried beans, especially lentils, cook up quickly with brown rice and vegetables. A variety of grains like couscous, quinoa, cornmeal, rolled oats and kasha make delicious sides or alternatives to rice and potatoes. Pasta in a variety of shapes – bow-ties, angel hair, linguine, shells and elbows may all be pasta, but they each show off the flavor of different dishes best. Rice is another ‘bland’ ingredient that has a lot of character, especially if you branch out to some of the more exotic varieties. Basmati and jasmine rice are just two varieties of rice that can elevate a rice dish to new heights. Of course, plain white rice is great as a side dish, under a stir fry, tossed into a soup or simmered into a delicious dessert. In the Refrigerator Eggs and egg substitutes are a must to have on hand at all times. They are one of the most versatile and useful ingredients in your kitchen. Important dairy products to stock in your refrigerator include margarine, low fat or fat free sour cream and fat free plain yogurt. Low fat, skim or 1% milk is another ingredient that is important to have on hand. A fresh lemon and a fresh lime, orange juice, applesauce and apple juice can be used to enhance flavor or sweetness. Carrots and bagged salads are the two packaged convenience foods that can be worth the extra cost. Whole peeled baby carrots and matchstick carrots cost a little more than buying them and cutting them yourself, but you will save time and perhaps eat more carrots. You will always have them ready to be tossed into a simmering dish to add color and flavor. Bagged salad is another convenience that is worth paying for – but skip the ones that come with prepared dressings. When all you have to do to make a salad is pull a handful out of the bag and add embellishments, the whole family will be far more likely to eat their greens more often. In the Freezer Stick with frozen fruits and vegetables with no sauces or seasonings. They make quick work of stir fries, can be added by the handful to rice dishes or quickly steamed in the microwave as side dishes. Individually frozen chicken breasts and thighs, and individually frozen, unbreaded fish fillets are great for quick, delicious dinners. Keep these baking supplies and basic food stocks on hand at all times, and chances are you will never be trapped without something to cook for dinner. Who knows, you might expand your diet and taste palette at the same time.

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Summer Recipes Using Splenda

Jennifer Byron — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:24:30 +0000

The much-anticipated arrival of the summer tends to bring out the inner child in everyone, and that child has one big sweet tooth! Ice cream, strawberry shortcake, sherbet and homemade barbecue sauce are usually loaded with unhealthy amounts of sugar. Diabetics and other people practicing sugar free diets should not despair. Almost every summer recipe that calls for sugar can be made using Splenda instead. Splenda is a no-calorie sweetener made with Sucralose, a heat-stable ingredient. Most people have seen Splenda in smaller packets perfect for adding to coffee and other drinks, but Splenda also comes in a granulated form that is designed to be used in baking and other recipes. The granulated form of Splenda measures just like sugar, making it very easy to create delicious summer recipes using Splenda instead of sugar. You will no longer need to miss out on the mouth-watering treats that summer brings due to being healthier. How to Use Splenda in Summer Recipes

There are a few things to remember when using Splenda to sweeten your favorite summer recipes. - Splenda works best in recipes where sugar is used mainly to sweeten. It is ideal for use in gelatin desserts, cheesecake, sorbets, ice creams, and other delicious summer desserts. - Cakes may need a little extra help to rise when substituting Splenda for sugar. For shortcake and other cake recipes, try adding a half of a cup of nonfat dry milk and a half of a teaspoon of baking soda for every cup of Splenda. - Splenda can be used in jams and jellies as long as all proper canning techniques are followed to avoid any spoilage or contamination. Once jams, sauces or jellies made with Splenda are opened, they should be refrigerated. Favorite Summer Recipes Using Splenda If you love those coffee slushy-smoothies from a national coffee chain, try the recipes listed below for a refreshing, decadent, and healthier coffee smoothie in its place. Iced Coffee Smoothie with Splenda Coffee ice cubes 1 cup strong coffee, cooled in refrigerator Splenda granulated sugar substitute to taste Skim milk, whole milk or cream In a blender, combine eight to ten coffee flavored ice cubes, one cup of strong, cooled coffee, and Splenda to taste. Pulse several times on high, then switch to high speed to blend until texture is smooth. Pour into a tall glass, add skim milk or cream if desired and enjoy this wonderful summer treat. Breakfast smoothies are a great way to start your day with a full serving of fresh, sweet fruit. Splenda brings out the already delicious taste in summer-sweet strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Very Berry Breakfast Smoothie 2 cups frozen whole strawberries ½ cup frozen blueberries ½ cup frozen raspberries 1 cup plain yogurt ¼ cup Splenda granulated sugar substitute In a blender, combine two cups of frozen, unsweetened strawberries, a half of a cup frozen whole blueberries, a half of a cup of frozen raspberries, one cup plain yogurt, and a quarter of a cup of Splenda granulated sugar substitute. Whirl on high until smooth, scraping down sides of the blender if necessary. Serve in tall glasses and top with a few fresh blueberries. Some of the most delicious summertime treats revolve around the barbecue grill. There are dozens of recipes that require delicious barbecue sauce. Try this healthy Eastern-influenced ginger-sesame sauce for tuna, chicken, beef or pork. Splend-Oriental Marinade for Grilling ½ cup soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup green scallion, sliced 1 teaspoon minced ginger root 2 tablespoons sesame oil 6 tablespoons Splenda granulated sugar In a small bowl, combine six tablespoons of Splenda granulated sugar substitute, a half of a cup of soy sauce, one minced clove of garlic, a quarter of a cup of sliced scallion tops, one teaspoon of minced fresh ginger root, and two tablespoons of sesame oil. Stir to mix and pour over meat or fish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours before grilling. Finish off a special summer dinner with this very sophisticated gelatin dessert that is low on calories and long on flavor. Espresso Velvet Gelatin Dessert 1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin ½ cup cold water 1 ½ cups cold water 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee 3 teaspoons Splenda granulated sugar substitute Whipped cream for topping if desired Sprinkle one envelope of Knox unflavored gelatin on a half of a cup of cold water in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of finely ground coffee over one and a half cups of cold water. Bring water to a simmer without stirring. When water starts to bubble at the edges, stir coffee into the water and add three teaspoons of Splenda granulated sugar substitute. Stir over heat until coffee foams. Remove from heat and let steep for five minutes. Strain coffee through cheesecloth lined sieve and stir into gelatin mixture. Pour gelatin coffee mixture into blender and whirl on high for one minute, then pour into an eight by eight inch square-baking pan. Refrigerate until firm. To serve, cut coffee gelatin into cubes and pile in serving dishes. Top with fresh, unsweetened whipped cream about five minutes before serving.

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