Serves 4 Preparation and cooking Time 35 minutes Ingredients: 500 grams ground pork or beef 3/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 small red onion, chopped finely 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsely 1 cloves garlic, crushed 2 t.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 08.31.10 | No Comments
The Dilemma. A recipe calls for a fresh, peeled tomatoes, but you don't have a clue how to do it. Here my solution. Slit the bottom of tomato by making a shallow "X" using a knife. Plunge the slit tomato in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 mi.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 08.19.10 | No Comments
1/3 cup sliced celery 2 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup creame cheese 1 cup milk 3/4 cup tomato sauce 1 cup froozen cooked tiny shrimp (thawed and drained) Pepper to taste Saute celery in butter on medium heat until tender. Reduce heat to low... Read More
Food & Nutrition | 08.10.10 | No Comments
An odd combo that actually works - the sweet, syrupy sauces brings out the berries' fresh flavors. In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar substitute, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. In another bowl, add 1/2 cup slic.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 07.29.10 | No Comments
Craving for something creamy, dreamy, yet surprisingly sinless? This one's your best bet. It's delicious and satisfying, plus really easy to make! In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 .. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 07.20.10 | No Comments
Use this unique spread to liven up your dippers or put a new spin into your sandwiches. In a blender, combine 2 cups unsalted roasted cashews, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar (optional). Process om high speed for .. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 07.8.10 | No Comments
Who can refuse a slice of this Italian classic? Now you can indulge without the guilt! Top a small store-bought whole-wheat pizza crust with 1 large tomato (sliced thinly into rounds) and 1/2 cup thinly sliced mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with extra .. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 07.1.10 | No Comments
Whether as a breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this ones satisfies. Using an ovenproof frying pan over low heat, heat 2 tablespoon olive oil. Saute 1 small onion (thinly sliced) with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 5 to 7 asparagus spears (cut into 3-inch length.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 06.17.10 | No Comments
Go with the toast, preferably whole wheat, or the English muffin. These days bagels have blimp ed out, sometimes reaching 450 calories - the same as four or five slices of bread. At Denny's a slice of toast has 90 calories, ang English muffin 125, an.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 06.10.10 | No Comments
It's a toss-up. A 16-ounce nonfat mocha contains 220 calories and the same size nonfat vanilla latte contains 230 calories. "All of those syrups have basically the same calories, whether it's vanilla, hazelnut or chocolate," Gidus says. If a plain la.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 06.1.10 | No Comments
Go with whichever looks smaller. "A lot of hot dogs - are very, very high in fat, much more so than a char grilled burger," Moloo says. However, at fast-food restaurants, the hot dogs tend to be smaller than the burger and contain fewer calories... Read More
Food & Nutrition | 05.20.10 | No Comments
Typically, the creamier the salad dressing, the more calories and saturated fats it contains, but Gidus notes that Italian dressing isn't significantly better than ranch, blue cheese or honey mustard. (At Pizza Hut, for example, the Italian dress.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 05.11.10 | No Comments
Both can be excellent choices, or lousy ones. "Soup can be very healthy and filling if they're broth-based or bean-based," says Gidus. "But stay away from anything with the word "creamy" or "cheese" in it."Case in point: At Denny's, the Chicken.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 04.27.10 | No Comments
