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 a … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2007
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 S … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver’s tips to delicious turkey
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Bourbon Chicken
A delicious glazed chicken to impress holiday guests or make an ordinary family dinner extra special. Don't worry about the alcohol content; it disappears during cooking, so you can safely serve to your kids. Ingredients 1 and 1/2 pounds of chicken 1 cup Jim Beam Bourbon … [Read more...]
Chocolate Martini
Drinks: the life of the party. And who wouldn't love a combination of life's two greatest pleasures, chocolate and alcohol? Serve this chocolate martini with a bowl of fresh strawberries for a truly impressive party. Or skip the party, stay home (at least you don't have to wear … [Read more...]