Southern Style Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Several years ago my husband and I took a trip down to Alabama and met a woman who ran a little diner-style restaurant on one of those back roads in the country. My husband ordered the Shrimp Jambalaya and enjoyed it. We asked her for the recipe and she said she would be back in a few minutes. About 10 minutes later, she hands us a slip of paper with her recipe handwritten on it.

We live in the Mid-Atlantic states so eating Southern-Style food every day is something we don't get to enjoy too often. Now when we make Darla's recipe, it brings back fond memories of our trip down to Alabama.

The only changes we make from her original recipe is that we like to use large sized shrimp and we use only a 1/2 of an onion. You can make the recipe with our changes or with her original version.

Shrimp Jambalaya

1 large onion, finely chopped

1/2 medium green pepper, chopped

1 clove of garlic, finely chopped

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 lb. of raw medium sized shrimp

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon table salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 can (16 ounces) whole tomatoes

1/2 lb. sausage (cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces)

In a stock pot, combine the chopped onion, green pepper, garlic and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Saute these ingredients over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes or until they are no longer pink. You will need to stir it frequently to prevent sticking. Remove shrimp mixture and set aside in a bowl.

Cook the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the rice in the stock pot over medium heat, stirring often, until the rice has browned. This will take 8-10 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, crushed red pepper and can of whole tomatoes. Heat this mixture to a boiling and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer until rice is tender (about 12-15 minutes).

Stir in the shrimp mixture and the chopped sausage. Cover and continue to cook until shrimp and sausage are hot. Serve immediately.

This recipe will make 4-5 hearty servings.

Shelly Hill has been working from home in Direct Sales since 1989 and is a manager with Tupperware. Shelly and her husband enjoy traveling and trying out regional recipes and food. You can visit Shelly online at http://www.workathomebusinessoptions.com or her recipe blog at http://wahmshelly.blogspot.com or additional free recipes.

Low-Carb Recipes: Homemade Chicken Soup | Submitted By: Jill

1 (3 pound) whole chicken4 carrots, halved4 stalks celery, halved1 large onion, halvedwater to coversalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules (optional)Put the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large soup pot and cover with cold water. Heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken meat falls off of the bones (skim off foam every so often). Take everything out of the pot. Strain the broth. Pick the meat off of the bones and chop the carrots, celery and onion. Season the broth with salt, pepper and chicken bouillon to taste, if desired. Return the chicken, carrots, celery and onion to the pot, stir together, and serve. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 152 | Total Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 37mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2005 by Marian    Absolutely wonderful recipe! I used about 2 1/2 lbs. of cut up chicken and used 4 packets of Goya Chicken Bouillon and I think that probably was the secret to seasoning this soup. I used baby carrots and put two whole (scrubbed with the peel on) potatoes in the bottom of the pot with chicken. I followed the instructions and let it cook, took the chicken off the bone and returned everything to the pot after I cut up the veggies. I then added some frozen vegetable soup cut veggies (celery, peas, onion, potatoes, okra, etc.) and ditalini pasta. My son has a cold and this soup really hit the spot with him, even in 110 degree weather! I really recommend this soup recipe! I put half in individual containers in our freezer and my son, who wants soup every day, will be set for at least a few days! Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
416 users found this review helpful Absolutely wonderful recipe! I used about 2 1/2 lbs. of cut up chicken and used 4 packets of... This recipe is very tasty though it is also very basic - which is perfect for the beginner chef. Once you begin to "doctor" your own recipes, you will see that the more flavors you add to chicken broth, the better. For example, why stop with carrots and celery? In addition to these things, I add a potato, tomato, fresh basil, fresh parsley, red peper, onion, etc... Make sure to be generous with the salt as stock can be quite bland unless seasoned appropriately. I even use a couple of bay leaves and a couple of peppercorns during the cooking process. Bring the liquid to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer. I use a lid on my soup to keep evaporation to a minimim, though I "vent" the lid with a wooden spoon during cooking (kind of props up the lid) so that it isn't completely sealed shut... Add water 1/2 way through cooking if necessary. Boullion is OK, but not necessary if you have the appropriate blend of chicken, veggies and herbs. Serve with rice or your noodle of choice. Never cook noodles in the broth - always in a separate pot because the starch will ruin your soup. The more you times you make this recipe, the more you will enjoy it - as it is definitely a process of trial and error. ENJOY! Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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Secret Restaurant Recipes Are A Thing Of The Past - We Can All Be Budding Chefs At Home

We all love going out for a meal, but in this economic climate it's becoming harder and harder for many of us to do.

I think that's why more and more people are starting to learn how to cook these restaurant recipes that are coming onto the market. The well-known chefs are putting out books on the topic and fast becoming household names like Jamie Oliver & Gordon Ramsay. That's just to mention two from my head!

This is a good thing. It's great that people are getting into cooking restaurant style and standard recipes at home. They have even found the secret recipes from famous restaurants that no-one knew. They are out there now! The famous KFC special herbs and stuff like that you can now do yourself.

Now, when the children say, "let's go to KFC" you can reply, "no! Let's stay at home and you can help me cook our own KFC!" Now that is better than dragging them out and you get help also.

Let's face it, if you cook it, you know exactly what's in it! And, the children learn something. They will also appreciate and love the food even more because they helped prepare it. It worked in our house! Look at Jamie Oliver he is taking cooking with children to a whole new level and it is working well.

People are becoming more aware of what they want to eat and want to know what is in it! I know I do after watching some of these food programs were they expose what it's made off!

Secret Recipes Exposed

Sugar-Free Recipes: Polenta | Submitted By: IDAJ

Bring water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Pour in polenta steadily, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until polenta is thickened. It should come away from sides of the pan, and be able to support a spoon. This can take anywhere from 20 to 50 minutes. Pour polenta onto a wooden cutting board, let stand for a few minutes. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 110 | Total Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2006 by KITLA    Hey! It works! Cool! I added chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a little of their oil, let it cool on plastic wrap, rolled it, tossed it in the fridge for a while then sliced it, fried it and used it with the morrocan chicken recipe from this site. Next time, I'll try parm & basil and put a nice red sauce over it. Thanks so much, this has added a nice starch to my side dish recipes and staples. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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Truth About Restaurant Recipes Review

Restaurant recipes are rarely shared on the restaurant's website, you only need to know how to locate them. However, famous restaurant recipes are hard to come by because restaurants are very protective of their famous dishes and make them secret recipes. Famous recipes are offered to you, you merely need to know how to locate them.

All these dishes are restaurant customer-tested and customer-approved. Have you had an unforgettable meal at a restaurant and want to recreate it at home. There are a very few cloned restaurant recipes here now because some of you have asked for them. Nearly everyone of us has gone to a restaurant and had a meal that was so good that we wanted to know how to make that food at home whenever we wanted. Interest in finding restaurants online is growing at a staggering rate.

Did you ever wonder what the secrets of the "Chefs" that made all the famous restaurant dishes are? Sauce and gravy dishes from Real Restaurant Recipes are secret restaurant recipes for a variety of sauce; each is famous dishes to make at home. There are a plethora of books out there overly have copycat dishes of the famous top secret recipes. How can I learn to cook those famous restaurant dishes?

Cooking is also living proof that there is no shortcut to success. When you cook these famous restaurant recipes at home, you can replace less healthy ingredients for more healthy ingredients. Now whenever I cook, I will create my own meals and present it. Getting in the habit of eating at home is a difficult thing, but this can be made a little easier by learning how to cook your favorite restaurant dishes at home. Learning how to cook top secret restaurant meals is not really that difficult. People think that you need a cooking education or culinary arts degree to be able to cook these secret dishes. What better to exercise quality control over what you and your family shove into your mouths than by cooking your own meals. Still, the best reason for learning to cook remains this: because you can.

It is easy, it is simple, and it can give you a nice feeling of accomplishment, especially when others compliment you on how close to the real thing your copycat restaurant dishes are. Creating these dishes takes an enormous amount of testing, but perfect recipes are worth it. Famous restaurant dishes are made available to you, you just need to know how to find them. If you love eating out then you should visit my other pages where I give you restaurant recipes and reviews.

For an in-depth review of restaurant recipes visit Restaurant Recipes Review site. Feel free to distribute this article in any form as long as you include this resource box.

Soul Food Questions - Top FAQ on Soul Food

Soul food continues to rise in popularity. The southern cuisine is famous for its homemade, comfort food feeling. In this age of mass-produced, over processed, fast food, the magical taste and down-home feeling this southern comfort cuisine brings to a table and people's taste buds makes it appealing. The converts continue to grow across color, racial and ethnic lines.

The popular African American food has been around for hundreds of years. Surprisingly many people have little or no idea what it is. Many people born and raised in the Northern United States, Canada or other foreign countries have only a vague idea of what soul food is.

Here's some of the most frequently asked questions.

The origin of soul food recipes go back to the time of slavery in the America. It's one of the few foods that originated in America. The food usually consisted of meats, vegetables and other edibles the slave masters wouldn't or didn't eat. For example, the slave masters gave the cheapest cuts of meat, the less desirable or worse tasting vegetables and fruits to the slaves.

Slowly discovering creative ways to prepare, cook and season the food quickly made it into a special taste treat. Soon the food not only began to taste good , but it supplied the needed energy and staying power slaves needed to work the long days.

Soon slaves began to call it good times food. Why? Because it represented good times as people began to enjoy it on holidays and other special occasions as they still do today. The term soul food, coined in the 1960's, affectionately described the food that was not only good for the body, but good for the soul too.

Over the years cooks have developed cooking and seasoning techniques to make a once undesirable food into a taste treat. Examples of soul food? Sweet potato pie, peach cobbler, collard greens, black eye peas, hot water cornbread, hush puppies and seafood gumbo to name a few.

Is It Bad For Your Health?

Traditional this southern favorite, which used high amounts of animal fats such as lard, used large amounts of salt and included fatty meats have been contributors of various health concerns. For example, high blood, pressure diabetes and other health ailments.

But with new cooking techniques, ingredients and the elimination of animal fats, healthy recipes continue to grow in popularity. The popular African American food continues to collect loyal fans outside the African American community.

What's the Best Way To Choose A Good Restaurant?

There's many points to consider when choosing a good restaurant, such as ambiance, price, reputation, etc. But the best way to choose a good soul food establishment that continues to stand the test of time is simply word of mouth.

One subject people like to brag about is good places they've eaten at. Many of my readers ask me this question. "Roy what's best way to pick a good restaurant?" My answer's always the same, "good restaurants leave witnesses." Let this be your guide when choosing a good soul food restaurant, look for witnesses, if you can't find any ... beware!

Roy Primm has written dozens of soul food articles and other online soul food recipes. For more food for the soul cooking tips, recipes and thousands of free Brand Name Coupons go to Free Soul Food Recipes

Low-Sodium Recipes: Spinach and Strawberry Salad | Submitted By: JerJer

2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces4 cups sliced strawberries1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/2 cup white sugar1/4 teaspoon paprika2 tablespoons sesame seeds1 tablespoon poppy seedsIn a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 235 | Total Fat: 15.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The Most Popular Restaurant Copycat Recipes

Restaurant copycat recipes are gaining popularity all the time. As more and more people opt to cook meals at home instead of spending their dollars on restaurant food, there is a lot more demand for great recipes. Free restaurant copycat recipes are especially sought after because they mean you can cook your absolute favorite dishes at home, for a fraction of the price you would pay for them in the restaurant.

Some of the most popular copycat recipes are chicken recipes, especially fried chicken recipes. Perhaps you love Kentucky Fried Chicken recipes and you want to know how to give your chicken the same enticing aroma, crispy texture and delicious flavor

Copycat Recipes Versus New Recipes

There is a time and a place for using clone recipes or copycat recipes. Maybe you want to impress or surprise your family with a copycat dish or perhaps you have a craving for one of your favorite restaurant dinners and you just have to have but preferably without paying the restaurant price tag.

At other times it is nice to make different recipes because it is enjoyable to experience new meals and flavors, rather than eating something that you are familiar with.

Easy Copycats

Beverage recipes like Starbucks copycats are also popular and people love to make their favorite takeout food and fast food dishes at home and then marvel at how similar the taste is.

A lot of copycat recipes are much easier to make than you might think. The busy chefs and cooks in your favorite restaurants do not want to spend hours making complicated dishes and neither should you.

Easy restaurant copycat recipes mean you can make the best quality food for your family much more cheaply than what you would normally have to pay for the same dishes and you have complete control over the ingredients and side dishes.

Recipe for Cavatini in the Style of Pizza Hut

The following easy copycat is for Pizza Hut Cavatini and this combination of pasta, steak, tomatoes, grape jelly and more tastes just like the original Cavatini recipe. This is just one example of how easy it is to make restaurant copycat recipes.

What you will need:

1/2 cup grape jelly
2 lbs ground round
4 cups pasta
28 oz sliced, stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 oz jar spaghetti sauce, meat flavor
6 oz V8 juice
1 1/2 packages onion soup mix
Provolone and mozzarella slices

How to make it:

Fry the ground round in the vegetable oil until it is totally brown, crumbling it using a fork. Turn the heat down to low then add the grape jelly, stewed tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, V8 juice and onion soup mix, stirring to mix everything together well.

Let the sauce cook for twenty minutes without boiling. Cook the pasta to al dente. Fill six au gratin dishes with alternating layers of sauce, pasta and cheese.

Restaurant copycat recipes mean you can make your favorite dishes in the comfort of your own home and without spending a fortune. The best copycat recipes mean that you and your family can enjoy your favorite dishes without having to go to restaurants every time you get a craving for your favorite fried chicken recipe.

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Diabetic Recipes: Quinoa Turkey Stuffing | Submitted By: ISADORE

1 cup quinoa, rinsed2 cups water1 onion, chopped1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 apples - peeled, cored, and chopped1/4 cup pine nuts1/3 cup raisins2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 teaspoons poultry seasoningPlace the quinoa and water in a large, microwave-safe bowl; cover. Cook on HIGH for 20 minutes. Stir the onion, mushrooms, apples, pine nuts, raisins, garlic, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning in with the quinoa. Pack lightly into uncooked turkey. Roast turkey as directed. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 164 | Total Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Gluten-Free Recipes: Beet Salad | Submitted By: Robbie Rice

4 bunches fresh small beets, stems removed2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon honey2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed1/2 cup vegetable oilsalt and pepper to taste2 medium heads Belgian endive1 pound spring lettuce mix1 cup crumbled feta cheesePreheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat beets lightly with oil and roast for approximately 45 minutes, or until tender. Allow to cool thoroughly, then peel and dice. For the dressing, place lemon, vinegar, honey, mustard, and thyme in a blender. While blender is running, gradually add 1/2 cup of oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place spring lettuce mix in a salad bowl, pour desired amount of dressing over greens, and toss to coat. Rinse endive, tear off whole leaves, and pat dry. Arrange 3 leaves on each plate. Divide dressed salad greens among them, and top with diced beets and feta cheese. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 166 | Total Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 8mg

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I think this is a good recipe, but even though I like all the ingredients, I did not care for the salad. I chose to reduce the oil to 1/3 cup, & used rice vinegar in place of white wine vinegar because that is what I had on hand. I would increase the amount of vinegar & lemon juice combined, to equal the amount of oil. I would recommend reducing the amount of thyme by half, especially if marinating overnight/leftovers, unless you really like a strong thyme flavor. When baking the beets I also recommend standing them on the stem end to bake, because I found it difficult to peel them & see where the peel was,when baked on whatever surface landed on the pan. This may be due to using larger beets which had to bake longer. I'm disappointed that I didn't like the finished salad better than I did. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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The Secret to Cooking Restaurant Recipes at Home

There is no question about it, everyone loves to eat out. But eating in restaurants can be expensive. But enjoying your favorite restaurant recipes doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. Why not whip up your favorite restaurant recipes right in your own kitchen?

The beauty of making restaurant recipes at home is that typically you can make them healthier, cheaper, and if you know what you're doing, even better than the real thing. Now the down side of course is that it will take a little more time and energy than simply sliding in to the booth at the local Olive Garden, but in the end both your pocket book and your family will thank you for it.

The secret to cooking copycat recipes at home and having them turn out right is two fold. It basically comes down to ingredients and equipment. To illustrate the point, one very famous restaurant recipe that people often try and cook at home is the secret KFC chicken recipe. If you've ever tried this than you probably found your self saying, "now this is good, but it sure doesn't taste like Kentucky Fried Chicken." This recipe is one of the most common requests I get from my restaurant recipe newsletter and it is one that people have the most problems with. But as mentioned above, the reason most people get this recipe wrong is because of improper ingredients and equipment.

For example, KFC chicken is cooked in a pressure cooker. This is a simple but huge difference. You could take an actual piece of battered KFC chicken and throw it in your fry pan or deep fryer and you would get something completely different.

The other secret to cooking restaurant recipes is ingredients. Let's just face it, many chain restaurants make food that is loaded with preservatives and ingredients that you don't often find in the grocery store. They may not be healthy but often they taste good. This is where you need to make a personal choice as to whether or not you want to modify the recipe and loose some of the traditional taste but improve its health, or seek out the guar gums, MSG, and poly-saturated fats and include them in your recipe.

The only other obstacle to making great restaurant recipes at home is actually finding a good copy of your favorite Top Secret Restaurant Recipe.

Feel free to browse my recipe database at Restaurant Recipes Exposed.

Low Glycemic Impact Recipes: Best Apple Salad | Submitted By: GYMNAST9888

2 medium sweet apples, cored and cubed1 green bell pepper, diced1/4 cup chopped red onion1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons Dijon mustardground black pepper to tasteIn a medium bowl, combine the apples, bell pepper, red onion and kidney beans. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper. Pour over the salad, and stir gently to coat. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 157 | Total Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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You Can Cook 5 Star Secret Restaurant Recipes Like the Chefs in Your Own Home

Do you want to cook the 5 star secret restaurant recipes at home to amaze your friends and family? Are you a big - no make that huge - fan of food? Not the kind you can get at your average fast food joint, but good food. You know premium meats and organic veggies combined with amazing spices and seasonings to create a meal that literally melts in your mouth and makes you feel as if you've just taken a little bite of heaven? Do you love to cook and want to know how your favorite five star chefs can create these wonderful meals? Well, you are closer than you think to learning how to cook like a pro.

Sure, many of us can cook and lots of us can cook well, but, we don't know quite how to cook like a professional chef, although lots of us would love to. Cooking is an art and talent, but there are certain tricks and secret recipes that 5 star chefs use that you can learn, too. Imagine transforming your cooking from good to excellent. How would it feel to be able to host a dinner party and have everyone raving about your secret restaurant recipes? No matter what we choose to do in life, we want to stand out. If you are a cook, then you need to learn what the professionals in world renowned restaurants know in order to let your talents shine.

When you learn 5 star secret recipes that you can cook in your own home, you will not only save money, but you'll be able to have what you crave any time you want - because you cook it! Not only will you get secret restaurant recipes, but you will also find out how to use herbs the way they are supposed to be used. Have you ever wondered what flavors work well together? You can get a guide that will show you exactly what flavors to combine so that you will never have a recipe disaster again.

The truth is that truly fabulous recipes such as the ones you will find in 5 star restaurants require not only the freshest ingredients, but herbs and seasonings as well. Have you ever wondered how to create a truly authentic Cajun meal such as a top notch gumbo? It's not just about the ingredients, but it also has to do with the seasonings you add and if you don't know what they are, your meal will fall very flat.

When you have secret restaurant recipes, you'll never again be left wondering whether or not your food is as flavorful as it should be. Never again will you be left worrying that you haven't added the right seasoning, or paired the wrong meat with your potatoes.

Whether you're a new cook, or someone who's just looking to improve your cooking skills, by learning 5 star chef secrets, you will be able to create true culinary masterpieces. Not only that, but you will have secret restaurant recipes right at your fingertips any time you want them. So, what are you waiting for? Increase your cooking talents by learning top secret recipes of the pros and learn to cook the way the pros do. You could be making a culinary masterpiece by tonight.

Patricia Harris provides many cooking tips and cooking recipes. To find out more about the secret restaurant recipes and to learn to cook like a chef, with wonderful '5 Star Secret Recipes' visit 'Cooking Any Style' cookinganystyle.com today.

Use Quick Low Fat Recipes and See Your Waistline Reducing

Obesity is one of the leading causes of health problems in the world. People are turning to healthy life by eating right. Focus has turned to quick and easy healthy low fat recipes and healthy heart recipes. Years of poor lifestyle habits lacking any exercise along with poor diet make people overweight as well as obese. But people are realizing this that it may not continue and they must take to healthy diet to lose weight making better health.

Average meal restaurant contain 1 thousand - 2 thousand calories with 50-100 gram fat. Daily intake recommended for normal person is 2 thousand calories. It is making diet as well as weight loss industry really huge. You must have complete control on eating habits of yours. You may choose to cook healthy heart recipes at home rather than dining out. By using the quick and easy healthy recipes, you are staying away from obesity and other health problems. Hence, increasing in health related knowledge.

You may easily learn healthy low fat recipes and quick low fat recipes to attain good health that also make you happy. You can search on Internet about making healthy heart food in few minutes. You must also be aware of the fact that quick low fat recipes are not at all boring and tasteless. Rather these are very delicious and loved by all who follow. Staying healthy is very important as obesity leads to many problems especially heart related and must be controlled. Eating healthy food recipes and quick low fat recipes is very important and equally important is exercising.

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Healthy Appetizers: Grandma Oma's Pickled Okra | Submitted By: Lorelei Rusco

1 1/2 pounds fresh okra3 dried red chile peppers3 teaspoons dried dill2 cups water1 cup vinegar2 tablespoons saltDivide the fresh okra evenly between 3 sterile (1 pint) jars. Place one dried chile, and one teaspoon of dill into each jar. In a small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar and salt. Bring to a rolling boil. Pour over the ingredients in the jars, and seal in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. Refrigerate jars after opening. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 10 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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I've canned this recipe twice, last fall and again early this summer when there was plenty of fresh tender young okra available. Many people don't know, but okra is excellent for the digestive system. 'this recipe is fantastic garnish to a hearty winter meal of greens, beans, jambalaya, or your favorite stew. I have only one suggestion, which came from my aunt, to add a level teaspoon of sugar (or less if you prefer) to each packed jar before adding the hot vinegar mixture. This doesn't change the pickled or spicy flavor to sweet but just mellows the exciting flavor. Interestingly, people who say they generally don't like okra, love these pickled treats. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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Healthy Salads: Schmag Salad | Submitted By: Matt Van Blaricom

1 large grapefruit2 tablespoons honey1/3 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped1/8 teaspoon orange extract2 jicama, peeled and diced2 pears - peeled, cored and diced3 oranges - peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size pieces2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced1 mango - peeled, seeded and cubedCut the grapefruit in half, and set aside one half. Juice the remaining half, and combine with honey, cilantro, and orange extract. Set aside. Segment the reserved grapefruit, and combine with jicama, pears, oranges, apples, and mango in a large bowl. Pour cilantro dressing over the fruit, and stir to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 239 | Total Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Healthy Breakfast Recipes: Super Duper Oatmeal | Submitted By: Cassandra

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

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Healthy Fast Food Recipes - How to Cook Them

Love fast food but hate the calories? Here's an option that gives you the best of both worlds: cook your favorite fast food recipes at home and reduce the fat content in the process! Fast food restaurants often cook with the most fattening and salty ingredients possible to get people hooked. Fortunately, you can cook many of these menu items at home and reduce the salt and fat without reducing the flavor. Here are a few tips on how to do it.

First, instead of deep frying, fry your food in a healthy oil, like olive oil. You can also use a reduced fat oil to further decrease the calories. This will allow you to get that deep fried taste without all the harmful fats that most fast food recipes use. Simply pour a small amount into a skillet and fry it up.

Next, reduce the salt. A high salt intake causes high blood pressure and a variety of other health problems. Reduce the salt in the recipe to help reduce this problem. You won't even notice the difference. Also watch out for other seasonings high in salt.

Reduce high calories condiments. You can majorly lower the calorie content of your meal by reducing high fat condiments like mayonnaise, ranch, and sour cream. Instead, use a low-fat alternative, or just reduce the amount. You'll still get the great flavor, but you'll cut the calories nearly in half!

But how do I cook fast food recipes and dishes at home? It's surprisingly easy to cook most popular menu items at home. Many of them can be made with common household ingredients. All you need is a cookbook of replica recipes and a little practice and you can be cooking healthy fast food dishes in no time! Give it a try, you can save time, money, and calories!

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Low-Fat Recipes: Crab Ceviche | Submitted By: LouisGucci

1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked2 large tomatoes, chopped1 red onion, finely chopped1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped2 limes, juiced3 serrano peppers, finely chopped1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and pepper to tastePlace the shredded imitation crab into a glass or porcelain bowl. Plastic or metal are not recommended. Stir olive oil into the crabmeat until well coated, then stir in the cilantro, onion, tomato and serrano peppers. Squeeze the lime juice over everything, and mix well. Season with plenty of salt and pepper. Refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 62 | Total Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg

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Puerto Rican Food Recipes

I want to talk to you about Puerto Rican Food Recipes. A subject near and dear to my heart. Growing up my mom and my grandmother provided us with the daily food my family ate. Sometimes when you are accustomed to something you take it for granted. However, the first time I spent an extended time away from Puerto Rico I realized my home cooking was special.

If you are in a Puerto Rican restaurant or visiting Puerto Rico be sure to try some of these dishes:

1. Asopao de Pollo - A hearty chicken soup with rice. There are other variations like the one with shrimp or pigeon peas but for my money, the chicken is the one.

2. Mofongo relleno de camarones - This is a Meshed plantain dish that is usually a side dish but if you find the one stuffed with shrimp or seafood count yourself a lucky person.

3. Arroz con Pollo - Rice and chicken a Puerto Rican food recipe classic.

4. Carne Frita - Fried pork chunks. If you find a place that also adds some wilted onion on top this is a great find.

5. Chicharrones de Pollo - Deep fried chicken chunks, a tasty treat that can be eaten on its own as an appetizer or with rice and beans as a meal.

6. Pescado entero al Mojo Isleño - Whole fish with a tomato onion sauce. If you are in a coastal town in Puerto Rico and they have this on the menu you will be very happy you know about this great dish.

7. Tembleque - This is a treat it is like a light coconut custard that shakes like Jell-O. Hence the name tembleque, which can be loosely translated as jiggling.

8. Arroz con Dulce - Candied rice, another treat very common around Christmas but sometimes available the rest f the year.

So the next time you are in a Puerto Rican restaurant or home and you have the chance to taste any of these great Puerto Rican food recipes count yourself lucky and enjoy the meal.

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