6 (6-inch) pitas2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons dill pickle relish1/2 teaspoon dried dill1/4 teaspoon salt1 large tomato, sliced into thin wedges1 cup shredded Cheddar cheesePreheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the whole pita breads in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted. In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, relish, dill and salt. Spread an equal amount of the tuna mixture onto each of the pita breads. Arrange tomato wedges over the tuna, and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese has melted. Amount Per Serving Calories: 362 | Total Fat: 12.5g | Cholesterol: 43mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database
Total Fat: 12.5gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 661mgTotal Carbs: 35.2g Dietary Fiber: 1.8gProtein: 25.8g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION About: Nutrition Info view all reviews » Uh-oh, looks like no one has created a custom version of this recipe yet. Be the first to do it - make changes to this recipe now!
2 pounds pork tenderloin2/3 cup honey1/2 cup Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon saltPlace meat in a large resealable plastic bag. In a medium bowl, mix together honey, Dijon mustard, chili powder, and salt. Pour marinade over tenderloins, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Prepare the grill for indirect heat. Lightly oil grill grate. Remove meat from marinade, and discard liquid. Grill for 15 to 25 minutes, or to desired doneness. Amount Per Serving Calories: 267 | Total Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 65mg view all reviews »
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 medium onion, finely chopped2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/3 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon1 pinch ground nutmeg1 pinch cayenne pepper1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed2 cups chicken broth3/4 cup plain yogurt2 slices lemon, cut in half for garnishMelt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the flour, salt, tarragon, nutmeg and cayenne, and heat until fragrant. Stir in spinach (undrained) and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove the soup from the heat, and puree in a food processor or blender in batches. Return to the saucepan, and whisk in yogurt. Heat through, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Ladle into bowls, and float a lemon slice on top of each serving. Amount Per Serving Calories: 129 | Total Fat: 6.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg view all reviews » Uh-oh, looks like no one has created a custom version of this recipe yet. Be the first to do it - make changes to this recipe now!
2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth1 (18.75 ounce) can tomatillos, drained and chopped1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed1/4 teaspoon ground cumin2 ears fresh corn1 pound diced, cooked chicken meat1 (15 ounce) can white beans1 pinch salt and black pepper to tasteHeat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft. Stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Add corn, chicken, and beans; simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Amount Per Serving Calories: 220 | Total Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 40mg view all reviews » Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2007 by SUNIDE Another Cook off winner to add to this recipe. I doctored it a bit too: I used the jar of Salsa verde, extra green chili's, fire roasted diced tomatoes, LOTS of cumin, and some chili powder as well. I heated the spices in the oil before adding both cubed and ground chicken. I used the ground chicken for texture - more traditional chili style, and added a touch a cream. MMmmmm. Thanks to other reviews, I was ready with the corn starch to thicken it up so it wasn't as soupy. I would like to say I loved it - but, by time I made my way back to the table to have some, it was GONE. I don't think it lasted 15 minutes!! I WILL cook this again, I would like to have more than just a sample spoon full... Was this review helpful? [ YES ] 127 users found this review helpful Another Cook off winner to add to this recipe. I doctored it a bit too: I used the jar of... Reviewed on May 16, 2007 by ARYQA I could not find canned tomatillos, so I used a jar of salsa verde instead, as suggested by other reviewers. Also, I did not have any chicken already cooked, so I used cubed raw chicken and allowed the chicken, broth, tomato, green chiles, & spices mixture to simmer until the chicken was tender. This made a nice hearty chili - not much broth. Since I prefer it thinner, I added another can of broth and doubled the spices at the end, but the taste was great before I made those alterations. Loved the chili. I will note that I was unsure of the addition of the salsa verde, so I waited until the recipe called for the addition of the corn/beans until I added it. Tasted before and after and I really think the salsa made this recipe. The flavor was excellent prior to the addition, but had no "kick." Might only rate 4 stars as written since I think the canned tomatillos are probably not as flavorful as the salsa verde, but since my grocery doesn't carry them... Thanks for the recipe! Was this review helpful? [ YES ] 22 users found this review helpful I could not find canned tomatillos, so I used a jar of salsa verde instead, as suggested by...
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 (16 ounce) package coleslaw mix2 (3 ounce) packages chicken flavored ramen noodles, crushed, seasoning packet reserved1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds1/2 cup corn oil1/2 cup rice garlic vinegar1 packet artificial sweetenerSaute chicken in a large skillet until well browned. Place coleslaw in a large bowl, add chicken and set aside (or refrigerate if not serving soon). Break up ramen noodles into a small bowl; add almonds and set aside. In a small bowl combine the corn oil, vinegar, ramen seasoning packets and artificial sweetener. Mix well and set aside until ready to serve. When you arrive at your destination, add noodle mixture and dressing mixture to large chicken/coleslaw bowl and stir together. Serve with a smile! Amount Per Serving Calories: 236 | Total Fat: 12.6g | Cholesterol: 29mg view all reviews »
1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup unsalted butter2 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach leaves8 cloves garlic, thinly slicedMelt the butter with the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it stops bubbling. This allows the water from the butter to evaporate. Add the garlic; cook and stir for about 2 minutes, until it is just beginning to brown. Put in the spinach leaves and cook for about 5 minutes while stirring, until the leaves are dark and are about 1/4 of their original size. Amount Per Serving Calories: 177 | Total Fat: 17.4g | Cholesterol: 21mg view all reviews » Uh-oh, looks like no one has created a custom version of this recipe yet. Be the first to do it - make changes to this recipe now!
Why would you want to make for yourself the same food that you eat at your favorite restaurant?
If you had the recipe for the food you eat at your favorite restaurant, why would you want to cook it yourself at home?
I can think of several reasons.
1. Maybe someone in the family has allergies to nuts. Lots of food from restaurants has some kind of nuts in it. You could make the same meal at home and substitute for something that your family could all eat - or leave out the ingredient for the person who is allergic.
2. Maybe you want to make the same recipe to impress your boyfriend/girlfriend or spouse. For a special occasion, cooking the meal yourself and having it be like the food you eat at your favorite restaurant would be quite an accomplishment and very flattering to your friend or family. Most everyone likes to be admired for something they can do well.
3. Another reason to make the same food you can get at your favorite restaurant is if you are away from home and you crave that specific meal. Suppose you are visiting someone and you are doing the cooking. Wouldn't it be great to be able to cook them something that you like to eat at your favorite restaurant? If it were one of your kids who has gone to college and you were able to make their favorite meal when you visited it would be quite a treat for them. Or your parents who had been to visit you and ate at your favorite restaurant and liked a certain food and you could now make that same meal for them back at their house across the country.
4. If you travel to the coast or the mountains for a retreat and there are not the same favorite restaurants in the more remote area, it would be fun to be able to cook that special meal while you were in a special setting.
WeightWatchers is fantastic program for losing weight in a quick and healthy way and that helps you establish a new lifestyle of healthy eating and exercise. But where do you find weight loss recipes online?
The WeightWatchers program helps you create a new set of habits around how you eat and exercise that virtually guarantee that you will lose weight you need to and, best of all, enjoy this change process! Here's how to find recipes:
1) Join the W.W. website. If you're already a member and attending meetings, here's your chance to get instant access to hundreds of watchers recipes online. There is a monthly fee for the services of this website, but I personally found it very helpful in my weight loss process.
2) Look at the blogs of other WeightWatchers participants. They frequently post great recipes of different sorts. And being in the same boat as you are, the recipes are design for making the weight loss as enjoyable as possible. Search on sites such as Blogger and WordPress, that's where you'll easily find most blogs.
3) Pay a visit to Dottie's Weight Loss Zone. This is hands down one of the best resources on the web for WeightWatchers information. There you will find recipes, shopping lists, the points for each meal at certain restaurants and fast food joints. Just do a Google search for Dottie's Weight Loss Zone, and hop right in.
4) Allow Google to serve you. New sites on weight loss, fat loss recipes are being added every day, and if you just look for "Watchers Recipes" in Google you're bound to find something you like. There is really an abundance of recipes out there. A recommendation might be to bookmark only sights that are current and updated often. That way all you have to do is come back to the same great resource for more helpful and tasty recipes to choose from.
5) Print them and collect them. After doing a night of recipe research, print them out and gather them all in your own "Watchers Recipes"-binder for easy access in the kitchen.
6) If you own an iPhone or iPod, do a search in AppStore for WeightWatchers and you'll probably find some great collection of tips, support and recipes for tasty foods that have a low point in the Weight watchers program.
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1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed1 head garlic cloves, separated and peeled3 fresh jalapeno peppers1 bunch fresh cilantro1/2 cup water, or as neededsalt and pepper to tastePreheat the oven's broiler. Arrange the whole cloves of garlic, tomatillos, and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler, and cook for a few minutes. Remove garlic cloves first, as soon as they are toasted, to avoid developing a bitter flavor. Continue to roast jalapenos and tomatillos until evenly charred, turning occasionally. Set aside to cool. Don't remove the charred parts of the tomatillos or the peppers. They add a really nice flavor. Place peppers and tomatillos in a blender with the garlic and cilantro. Add a little water to the mixture if necessary to facilitate blending. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until serving. Amount Per Serving Calories: 13 | Total Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg view all reviews »
1 cup milk1/2 cup water3/4 cup oats1/2 cup blueberries1/2 cup applesauce2 tablespoons wheat germ2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons sugarBring the milk and water to a boil in a pot. Mix in the oats, and reduce heat to medium. Stir in blueberries, applesauce, wheat germ, cinnamon, and sugar. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until oats are tender. Amount Per Serving Calories: 270 | Total Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 10mg view all reviews »
1 (10 ounce) can baby peas, drained1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained and diced2 tablespoons chopped onion (optional)1/2 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™In a medium bowl, mix together the peas, beets, onion and salad dressing. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes, before serving. Amount Per Serving Calories: 151 | Total Fat: 8.3g | Cholesterol: 10mg Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by sueb Rather bland, but this tastes good. We love peas, beets, and onions, so the combination was a winner. I'll use less Miracle Whip next time, though! Was this review helpful? [ YES ] 2 users found this review helpful Rather bland, but this tastes good. We love peas, beets, and onions, so the combination was a... Uh-oh, looks like no one has created a custom version of this recipe yet. Be the first to do it - make changes to this recipe now!
You surely prefer to have a home cooked meal made with fresh ingredients rather than a burger from the fast food restaurant next door. The same is equally true for your dog. Your furry friends loves to eat fresh and health food that has been cooked on the spot. You can readily find a lot of homemade dog food recipes that can be prepared easily and quickly. These meals are times batter than the canned ones. They are extremely beneficial for your pet in a number of ways.
Next time you buy canned or packed dog food you should check the best before date. It is surely at least a couple of months ahead of the time in which you purchase the product. In order for the ingredients to be preserved for that long the food should contain all sorts of additives. These are not as harmless as you might think. It is true that these chemical compounds cannot affect your dog's health now, but as they pile up in its bodily organs they can become dangerous. There is now such risk if you use homemade dog food recipes to prepare meals for your pet. Quite the opposite, you can use all sorts of healthy and organic ingredients.
Another problem with the ready products available on the market is that they usually contain soy, grains and even corn. These ingredients are not good for your furry friend. They can cause allergies and digestive tract problems. These are also responsible for the formation of teeth calculus, which is extremely harmful for dogs. Your pooch will not have these problems when you prepare food that does not contain such ingredients. It will be healthy and happy as long as you use some simple homemade dog food recipes to prepare nutritional meals full of proteins, vitamins and minerals.
12 ounces cranberries1 orange with peel, chopped1 cup white sugar1/4 cup orange liqueurIn a food processor or blender, combine the cranberries, orange and sugar. Blend until evenly chopped. Stir in the liqueur and refrigerate for several hours to allow flavors to blend. Amount Per Serving Calories: 122 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg view all reviews »
10 1/2 cups chicken stock12 thin slices galangal6 kaffir lime leaves3 stalks lemon grass, smashed and cut into 1 inch pieces3 tablespoons hot chile paste6 tablespoons fish sauce9 tablespoons fresh lime juice6 shallots, thinly sliced3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped1 cup sliced button mushrooms1 1/2 cups thinly sliced bok choy1 cup thinly sliced carrot6 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish6 green onions, thinly slicedBring chicken stock, galangal, lime leaves, lemon grass, and hot chile paste to a boil in a large pot. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, shallots, tomato, mushrooms, bok choy, and carrot. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and green onion before serving. Amount Per Serving Calories: 119 | Total Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 1mg Uh-oh, looks like no one has created a custom version of this recipe yet. Be the first to do it - make changes to this recipe now!
One of the fastest growing cuisines on the internet is free soul food recipe sites. You can find advertisers clamoring for space on many of the many popular search engines. You can find major mainstream food manufacturers and processors advertising under the keywords. And you can find ambitious upstarts paying for adverting along side billion dollar food corporations for search engine ad space.
Where did this sudden interest come from? Soul food recipes have always enjoyed a long tradition. A popular southern cuisine that dates back to Pre-Civil war slavery. The food that slaves invented, nurtured and preserved for over 3 centuries, is now a billion dollar industry. Yes, this popular southern cuisine has come from food the slave master didn't want to a lucrative industry. The soul food recipes industry includes cookbook publishing, restaurants, food manufacturing, television cooking shows, and food marketing. Now can you see why major food manufactures are elbowing for a piece of the soul food recipe market.
But what's fueling this sudden surge in popularity? The big surge now is the economy. People are eating out less and cooking more meals at home, specifically African Americans who have been hit hardest by the economic downturn of the past 3 years. They'll looking for more ways to save money. One of the biggest and quickest ways to save money is to cook more meals at home. The average family can save over half of their total food cost by cooking more meals at home instead of eating out.
As more African Americans save money by cooking more meals at home this has been an obvious boost to the soul food industry. Why? Because African Americans consume the most. And any market that experiences fast growth automatically attracts advertisers and the crowd that comes with it. That's why you're finding more websites, food marketers, processors and distributors adverting on those pages hoping to attract the growing number of eyes to their products and services.
In the industry is expected to grow as more new families and mothers look to save by cooking more meals at home. There is a whole new generation who will have a need to learn soul food cooking skills in the coming years. Recipe books, websites and even classes will fill a growing consumer need to many people who have to learn how to do what mothers of past generation learned from their mothers and grandmothers.