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We recently had the opportunity to try out some all natural burger grilling planks from Fire & Flavor, makers of a variety of planks, cedar papers, rubs, brines, and other good things. Now we at Smoke In Da Eye are huge fans of grilling plan (read full article)
I don’t know why, but I’ve been totally into mini food the last week or so. Since we usually have issues with the bun falling apart when we make meatball subs, it seemed like meatball sliders would be a great idea. And they were. Cu (read full article)
3 cups fresh Blackberries 2 cups Water 1 package Powdered fruit pectin 5 cups Sugar Crush fruit thoroughly. Add water and fruit pectin. Stir until pectin is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Boil 5-10 minutes. Add sugar. Stir until dissolved. Boil 3-5 minu (read full article)
3 cups fresh Blackberries 2 cups Water 1 package Powdered fruit pectin 5 cups Sugar Crush fruit thoroughly. Add water and fruit pectin. Stir until pectin is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Boil 5-10 minutes. Add sugar. Stir until dissolved. Boil 3-5 min (read full article)
I just realized that I have neglected to share a collard green recipe with you. This is my go to, lower in fat recipe that I use most often. I always buy a large bunch of greens and cut them up myself. I cut the leaves thin and leave the stalks in t (read full article)
I have no idea why I’m so into the mini versions of stuff this week I was really enamored after buying the new mini muffin pan, I guess. In any event, I had a package of sweet peppers in the fridge, plus a few from the garden that were clos (read full article)
Chocolate Crepes with Cherry Jam and Ricotta Cheese NOTES Source organic ingredients when available. Shop for ingredients at the Family Fresh Cooking Amazon Store These crepes are great for brunch, breakfast, dessert or mini-meals. As always, use you (read full article)
This is the FINAL week of the POM Summer Recipe Series and I am ending it with DESSERT!!! Nectarines, Peaches, Pomegranates, POM Juice topped with a crumbly brown sugar butter crispy topping and Home Made Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt. (read full article)
I’ve made this recipe from Simply in Season before (way before I started this blog). It didn’t turn out as well as I remembered – read to find out why! FOR PRINTABLE VERSION CLICK HERE: Vegetable Vindaloo 6 medium potatoes (diced) (read full article)
The inspiration for this recipe hails from the April 2010 issue of Everyday With Rachael Ray (pg. 83). I offer this up as a homemade alternative to stuff like Totinos pizza roles. They’re fresh, light, easy as can be, and a WHOLE lot health (read full article)
Fish is definitely an important part of a healthy diet. Fish is typically low in saturated fat, high in protein, and also contain omega 3 fatty acids (heart healthy fats) What about mercury in fish?? Nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of (read full article)
Milk is a complex fluid consisting of seven main components: water, fat, protein, sugar (lactose), minerals, vitamins and enzymes. It could also be described as a true aqueous solution of lactose, salts and a few other minor compounds, which is emuls (read full article)
I know I have talked about this – like million times already in this blog. At the risk of becoming monotonous and boring, I am repeating it once again – I am a WHOLEGRAIN lover. I cannot get enough of them. And esp. in this country with (read full article)
Recipe & Photo Credit - The Hindu & Abhishek Basu, Executive Sous Chef, The ParkTry this ...Kerala fish curryIngredientsSeer fish: 250 gmKudam Puli (Malabar tamarind/Gamboge): 2 pieces (Kudam puli is the Malayalam word for Malabar tamarind ( (read full article)
This one was on the same page of the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of Simple and Delicious as the Mexican spoon bread. Hubby immediately wanted to try it. I used 4 skinless chicken thighs instead of the cut up broiler/fryer, mainly because that’s what (read full article)
Nothing brings down your day more than a downpour when you planned on grilling outdoors. When the weather's not behaving as you would like, try out this amazing "smoked" brisket that can be made in the slow cooker. Prepare your meat the n (read full article)
There are multiple ways to cut fat in your baked goods without compromising a lot on the taste of course. While I don’t believe in enjoying a healthy food that TASTES healthy (read as : Bland, Earthy and a Blech!), I scout for recipes which ar (read full article)
Since the weather in most parts of the country, including this one, is hotter than blazes I thought it best to come up with something light, easy and refreshing. This is a side salad so there is no cooking involved unless you want to add chicken but (read full article)
Miss Leone’s Sharp Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Gourmet Queen Spanish Green Olives Net Wt. 12 oz. Gourmet Sharp Cheddar Cheese Crisp, Green Olives Low Fat Healthy Snack Great For Any Occasion! Miss Leone’s Gourmet Spanish Queen Green Olives stu (read full article)
“Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit.”-Kahlil GibranHello! I hope everyone is having a great week. I am a bit late posting today - but better late, than never they say! Enjoy this quick and tasty recipe!“Nature magically (read full article)