Jar Recipes for Gift Giving

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In recent years, jar recipes for gift giving during the holiday season have been growing in popularity. There are all kinds of jar mixes available ranging from hot, spiced tea mixes for tea lovers to cake or cookie mixes in a jar. Hot chocolate jar mixes are another seasonal favorite, and are easy to put together. You can even concoct jar mixes for a variety of soup and side dish recipes. This is one... 

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Freezing Fruits and Vegetables

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If you are not into canning, freezing fruits and vegetables is another way to preserve produce for good eating throughout the year. Freeze produce quickly and when it is freshest. After washing in cold water, blanch vegetables briefly in boiling water. A general rule of thumb is to boil 1 gallon of water for every pound of vegetables. Submerge blanched vegetables in ice water and then lay out on paper... 

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Thanksgiving Vegetarian Style

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If planning Thanksgiving vegetarian style is on your to-do list this holiday, you can still serve many of your family’s favorite traditional foods, only with a different twist. Stuff and baste a tofu turkey just like the real thing. It may not look like a once feathered foul, but it will taste delicious all the same. Go ahead and serve it with all the usual trimmings. Your guests are bound to... 

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Canning Tips

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Canning summer produce is a late summer tradition that allows you to preserve fresh fruits and vegetables from either local farming crops or your own garden. It’s also an economical way to provide for healthful eating throughout the year. Although canning can be a time-consuming process, following some basic tips can make the chore go faster. The first thing you need to do is to clear plenty... 

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Foods to Fight Colds and Flu

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Have you ever wondered why chicken soup is one of the oldest home remedies for curing the common cold? The chicken or vegetable stock in the soup is rich in nutrients, and contains an amino acid known for thinning mucus in the lungs. Adding ingredients like garlic and onions to the soup can help to boost immunity. Celery in the soup stock is said to help promote sleep the body needs to heal. Get more... 

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Fall Cooking Ideas

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The fall harvest provides lots of seasonal foods for fall cooking ideas and healthy eating. Visit an orchard and pick your own apples to make easy applesauce recipes. Peel and core several medium size apples before slicing. Cut the slices into chunks and add to a pan filled with 1/2 cup of water. Simmer the apples for 15 minutes. Add a few sprinkles of cinnamon and sugar to taste. Some cooks prefer... 

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http://www.howtocookfood.net/low-calorie-thanksgiving/Low Calorie Thanksgiving

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Even if you are counting calories this year, you can eat and enjoy a delicious low calorie Thanksgiving meal. Eat the white meat from the breast of the turkey. It’s lower in fat. Use fat free milk in your mashed potatoes and whip with fat free sour cream instead of butter. Season with caramelized onions and coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, and roasted garlic to taste. If you can’t... 

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How To Cook Meat

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There are different methods for cooking meat. You can roast tender cuts of meat on the stove top instead of in the oven. Preheat a heavy frying pan or skillet over medium heat. If drops of water splashed on the surface of the pan bead, the pan is hot enough to cook meat. Start by browning the meat on both sides. Do not add any liquid to the pan unless a recipe specifically calls for it. Once the meat... 

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How to Cook Roast Pork

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Cooking roast pork is not all that difficult. A typical 3-pound pork roast yields at least 6 servings. If your family has a taste for moist, tender meat, a boneless pork loin roasted slowly might be just the thing for dinner. Start by mixing some of your favorite dried spices with one tablespoon of olive oil and then rubbing it over the meat. Do not trim the fat on the side of the roast. This will... 

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How to Cook Tenderloin

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When cooking tenderloin, quickly brown the tenderloin in a large, heated skillet before cooking in the oven. Rub the meat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper before browning. After browning tenderloins in a skillet, brush on some Dijon mustard before placing in a roasting pan that has been lightly oiled. Rub a mixture of olive oil, rosemary, dried thyme, and minced garlic over the roast.... 

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