I hate diets. What’s the point of fitting into a smaller pair of jeans if I have to eat plain broiled chicken every day of my life? But here are some simple changes we can make that will let us cook our favorite dishes in a healthier way. (If anything, it will make us feel [...]
Orgy of Liquors
Try this delicious punch at your New Year’s Party. Aptly called “Orgy of Liquors” it’s got different flavors and packs a pleasant buzz. Just mix the following: 3 Liters Sprite® Soda 15 oz Tequila 10 oz Hpnotiq® Liqueur 3 oz Lemon Juice 2 cups frozen, sliced Strawberries 4 cups pineapple chunks 2 Liters Hawaiian Punch® [...]
Shrimp Mango Salad
After all that holiday excess, it may be a good time to take a healthy low fat meal — if only to let the stomach (and cholesterol levels) rest before the New Year’s parties! This shrimp salad cuts back on all the bad stuff without sacrificing flavor. Ingredients 3/4 pound cooked shrimp 1 large mango, [...]
Turkey Sandwiches
You’ve got a fridge full of leftover turkey — and the simplest way to serve them is through (you got it!) turkey sandwiches. But leftovers don’t have to be boring. If you must make a sandwich, make it a darned good one. Get imaginative with your bread. Try sourdough rye, dill, a croissant. Then, dress [...]
Happy Holidays from bfeedme!
To all the cooks now toiling in the kitchem slaving to prepare a delicious Christmas dinner, we raise our wooden spoons in saulte — you are the heroes of the holidays! Living without Cooks by Owen Meredith We may live without poetry, music and art; We may live without conscience, and live without heart; We [...]
Coconut Eggnog
 A new twist to a holiday tradition.  Ingredients 8 egg yolks 4 cups coconut milk or cream 8 tablespoons dark rum 6 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ground  Whatâs next Into a large saucepan, pour the coconut milk/ cream and add the white [...]
Candy Canes
What’s Christmas without candy canes? Make a batch the traditional way with a family recipe that’s been handed down from generation to generation. A wonderful and inexpensive gift for carolers, co-workers, neighbors or teachers since it costs just a dollar to make a dozen. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup [...]
Jamie Oliver’s tips to delicious turkey
Written by ⁄⁄ December 7, 2007 ⁄⁄ Holiday Fun, Recipe, The Sides, Tid Bits & News, Vegetable Recipes ⁄⁄
Jamie Oliver says that the biggest challenge of cooking turkey is that the legs take much longer to cook than the breasts — leading to dry, sawdust meat. “I like to push stuffing between the turkeyâs skin and breasts, increasing the thickness of the breasts so they take the same time to cook as the legs. [...]
Picking wine for a turkey dinner
What kind of wine should you serve with turkey? It can be quite a challenge to find something to complement the strong flavors of sweet yet cranberry sauce and savory stuffings. Try a light, fruity red with a touch of acid. Popular picks include a fruity Zinfandel or an earthy Pinot Noir. If you’d rather [...]
Coffee Jelly
Coffee Jelly is a light, refreshing dessert that tastes amazing, sounds impressive, but takes mere minutes to make. Serve it after a heavy dinner to cleanse the palate and jolt everyone out of post-binge sleepiness. Makes 4 servings. Ingredients 2 cups coffee 1 tbsp gelatin powder 2 tbsp sugar whipped cream for topping What’s Next [...]
