Traditionally, tandoori dishes are cooked in a tandoor, an oval shaped clay oven with a small fire in the bottom. The heat rises gradually but ultimately reaches a much higher temperature than a barbeque.
A tandoor is normally used to cook...
Grilling and Smoking Chicken (16 Feb 2006)
Chicken is one of my favorite meats to cook. It is low in fat, high in protein, and if
cooked correctly, it will definitely be a crowd pleaser. There are many different
recipes for grilling and smoking chicken, and I have included my two favor...
Delicious Chocolate Mocha Almond Homemade Ice Cream (23 Dec 2005)
Homemade old-fashioned ice cream, what could be better? I remember being much younger and my mom making vanilla ice cream using rock salt, ice and an electric ice cream maker. It would come out of the ice cream maker soft and soupy. I don't reme...
Chocolate Orange Biscotti Recipe (22 Oct 2005)
The chocolate orange biscotti recipe is easy to make, looks great, and combines two of the best flavors for dipping!
This delicious and easy to make pasta dish is a meal on its own! A cream sauce is the signature of this pasta casserole that is believed to be invented in San Francisco, where it was named after the then-famous opera star Luisa Tetrazzini.
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Fresh Fruit Pico de Gallo With Cayenne Whipped Cream (15 Feb 2006)
Fresh fruit desserts can be more than just diced fruit in a bowl. By mixing fresh fruit with lime and making a fresh fruit Pico de Gallo dessert goes from the hum drum ordinary to a spicy sweet treat.
The cayenne whipped cream in this desse...
Tortilla Soup (11 Feb 2006)
1 Tbs Olive Oil
1 Red Onion, chopped
1 Green Pepper, seeded and diced
3 Cloves garlic, minced
1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and finely chopped. Use the same substitution as above for the jalapeno if you are not able to buy fresh or wa...
Caesar Salad Southwest Style (23 Aug 2005)
Jalapeno Croutons
2 Tbs Jalapenos, seeded and diced. If fresh jalapenos are not available you can use canned or for a milder taste try substituting canned green chilies.
½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Salt
2 ¾ Cups Milk
1 ½ Cu...
Salmon Steak with Apple and Horseradish Garnish (14 Sep 2005)
Salmon is a fresh water fish that is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids it is even one of the fish that is recommended on the popular Makers Diet.
It is a healthy light fish with a pink meat that lends itself well to smoked flavorings and blend...
Mini Guacamole Tortilla Rounds (13 Sep 2005)
Guacamole is a staple when it comes to condiments in Mexican cooking. It can be found with ingredients ranging from tomatoes to peppers and even mayonnaise. This simple guacamole recipe is a bit more traditional than the mayonnaise versions but ...
Canned Seafood: An Easy Way to Get Your Omega-3s (14 Aug 2005)
One easy way to increase the amount of omega-3 fats in your diet is to eat canned fish two or three times a week. The richest sources of omega 3's in seafood are the fatty fish that live in cold, deep water. Tuna, salmon, sardines, herring, macker...
A Dozen Delicious Waffle Variations (25 Aug 2005)
This is a great recipe for a special breakfast or brunch! Lots of variations!
3 C sifted all-purpose flour (or part whole wheat flour)
4 tsp baking powder
2 T sugar (optional)
1 tsp salt
4 egg yolks, beaten
4 egg whit...
Black-Eyed Peas: A New Years Day Tradition (11 Dec 2005)
New Year's Day is full of traditions. Watching college ball games on TV,
making resolutions, and eating certain foods that are thought to bring
good luck are just a few typical traditions in the USA.
Black-eyed peas are a New Year's Day tr...
Lose Weight With This Healthy Lean Chicken Salad Recipe (21 Apr 2006)
This lean chicken salad recipe is perfect for eating alone on a bed of lettuceor on toasted whole wheat bread. Chicken salad will spice up any dinner plate.
This recipe even has a sweet taste with the addition of raisins.
Ingredients:
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A Healthy Low Carb Recipe Chicken Strips Salad (25 Oct 2005)
After the holidays a lot of us want to go easy on the Carbs. This low carb chicken strips salad will help you to achieve just that.
A salad is not just boring lettuce anymore. This salad is bursting with flavor. This healthy low carb recipe ...
Get Back in Shape With this Healthy Low Calorie Recipe (03 Jan 2006)
Now that the holiday season is over a lot of us want to get rid of some excess weight. Here is a low calorie recipe that tastes good and will help you to achieve your goal.
Get Back in Shape with this Healthy Low Calorie Recipe
Now that the ...
Sauted Eggs with Pork (Mu Xu Rou) (09 Mar 2006)
Mu Xu Pork is a kind of dish served by rolling it into very thin pancakes (Mu Xu pancakes) after frying eggs, pork and other Chinese vegetables. This is a very tasty Northern dish in China and favored by most families. It tastes the best when serv...
A Dozen Simple Snack Solutions (31 Dec 2005)
Simple snack ideas that are easy and quick to make!
1. Ants on a Log: Cut celery sticks into 3 or 4-inch lengths. Spread peanut butter down the center, and then add raisins on top of the peanut butter. A Kid Favorite!
2. Boiled...
Braised Assorted Vegetables (Luo Han Zhai) (12 Mar 2006)
"Luo Han Zhai" (Luo Han means arhat in Buddhism) has become a regular vegetable dish on every Guangzhou family's dinner table since it served as the "food for monks" in Song dynasty. Not only does it carry the delicate fragrance of Buddhi...
