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Shiitake Hot and Sour Soup as Seen on Dr. Oz

2012-02-09T16:13:00.000-08:00

This delicious soup was designed for super immunity. The shiitake mushrooms along with the garlic, ginger, onions, and chili peppers all have immunity-boosting properties. Bolster your defenses against germs while enjoying this hearty dish.

Added to Recipes on Wed 02/08/2012

Ingredients

Serves 4

1 tbsp grapeseed oil

1 jalapeño, minced with seeds

1 tbsp minced ginger

1 tbsp minced garlic

2 bunches scallions, green and white parts sliced, 2 tbsp greens reserved

1 lb shiitakes, stems removed and tops 1/4-in sliced

2 1/2 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth

2 tbsp naturally brewed soy sauce

Juice and zest of 2 lemons

1 block silken tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 cups shredded carrots

Freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

In a stockpot over medium-high heat, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add jalapeño, ginger, garlic and scallions. Sauté until aromatic, about a minute. Add shiitakes and sauté 2 minutes, until softened.

Add stock and soy sauce, bring to a simmer and reduce by 20%, about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, tofu and carrots and cook gently for 2 more minutes to heat tofu through. Season with black pepper.

Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with reserved scallion greens and lemon zest

Skinny Sangria

2012-02-03T15:57:00.002-08:00

Skinny Sangria

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving: 170 calories

1 lemon

1 orange

1 peach

1 strawberry

3 oz Pinot Noir

1/2 oz pear vodka

1 tsp orange blossom honey

1 oz rosé sparkling wine

Directions

Thinly slice the lemon, orange, peach and strawberry. Place 1 slice of each fruit into a Collins glass and fill with ice. In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, add the wine, pear vodka, and orange blossom honey. Shake until the tin is frosted. Strain into a prepared glass over ice and add the rosé sparkling wine. Serve with a straw.

Pomegranate Martini

2012-02-03T15:57:00.001-08:00

Pomegranate Martini

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving: 190 calories

1 oz citrus vodka

1 oz vanilla vodka

2 oz unsweetened pomegranate juice

1/2 oz natural sugar substitute simple syrup

Directions

In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, add the ingredients. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Guilt-Free Margarita

2012-02-03T15:56:00.001-08:00

Guilt-Free Margarita

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving: 90 calories

1 oz jalapeño tequila

1/2 oz pear nectar

1 lime, juiced

1 tsp orange zest

Directions

In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, add the four ingredients. Shake until the tin is frosted. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge on glass rim.

Valentine Day Ideas from BelmontBabe.com

2012-01-08T10:18:00.000-08:00

Last Minute Entertaining Tips from Katie Lee Good Day LA video report

2011-12-16T09:23:00.000-08:00

Last Minute Entertaining Tips from Katie Lee: MyFoxLA.com

Hungry Girl Recipe`s from The View

2011-12-16T09:17:00.000-08:00

Sweet Caramelized Onion Dip

PER SERVING (1/6th of recipe, about 1/3 cup): 74 calories, 1.75g fat, 512mg sodium, 11g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 4.5g sugars, 3.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 2*

Ingredients:
1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
2 large sweet onions, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. balsamic vinegar

Directions:
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. Once butter has coated the bottom of the skillet, add onions, salt, and cayenne pepper. (Onions may be piled high, but they'll cook down.) Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring often.

Reduce heat to medium low. Cook and stir until onions are browned and caramelized, 25 - 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.

Once onions are caramelized, add mustard and vinegar to the skillet. Continue to cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Once cool, add onions to the large bowl and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to combine.

Serve at room temperature with your favorite veggies, chips, and/or crackers for dipping. ENJOY!

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

Triple-Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Poppers

PER SERVING (1/4th of recipe, 3 poppers): 135 calories, 3.5g fat, 496mg sodium, 16.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 7g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3*

Ingredients:
1/3 cup light or low-fat ricotta cheese
12 slices turkey pepperoni (Hormel's is best), chopped
3 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
1 1/2 tsp. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. dried minced onion
12 small square wonton wrappers (stocked with tofu in the refrigerated section of the market)
12 sprays I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray
1 tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/8 tsp. Italian seasoning

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray and set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped pepperoni, cheese wedges, tomato paste, and dried minced onion. Mix thoroughly and set aside.

Lay two wrappers flat on a clean, dry surface. Spoon 1 tablespoon filling into the center of each wrapper. Moisten all four edges of each wrapper by dabbing your fingers in water and going over the edges smoothly. One at a time, fold the bottom left corner of each wrapper to meet the top right corner, forming a triangle and enclosing the filling. Press firmly on the edges to seal. Repeat with all remaining wrappers and filling, gently and evenly placing each "popper" flat on the baking sheet.

Spritz the top of each popper with a spray of butter spray. Evenly sprinkle with Parm-style topping and garlic powder.

Bake in the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.

Meanwhile, combine crushed tomatoes with Italian seasoning in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir well. Microwave for 1 minute, or until hot. Give seasoned tomatoes a stir and serve with poppers for dipping. YUM!

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

BLT Wonton Crunchies

PER SERVING (1/6th of recipe, 2 filled wontons): 93 calories, 3g fat, 435mg sodium, 12g carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugars, 3.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 2*

Ingredients:
6 slices center-cut bacon or turkey bacon
12 small square wonton wrappers (stocked with tofu in the refrigerated section of the market)
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
3 tbsp. Hellmann's/Best Foods Dijonnaise (or another mild creamy Dijon mustard)
Dash each garlic powder, salt, and black pepper
3 large plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups finely chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove. Add bacon and cook until crispy, about 4 minutes per side. Set aside to drain and cool on paper towels.

Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray. Place each wonton wrapper into a cup of the muffin pan, and press it into the bottom and sides. Lightly spray the wrappers with nonstick spray.

Bake in the oven until light golden brown, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, combine mayo, Dijonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add chopped tomatoes and lettuce. Finely chop bacon and add about 3/4ths to the bowl; reserve the rest for topping. Gently stir until uniform. Set aside.

Transfer the cooled wonton shells to a plate. Evenly distribute the mixture among the shells, about 3 tablespoons per shell. Evenly top with remaining bacon. Serve immediately!

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

Cheesy Chicken Egg Rolls

PER SERVING (1/6th of recipe, 1 egg roll): 112 calories, 1.5g fat, 334mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g fiber, 1.5g sugars, 8.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3*

Ingredients:
1/2 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups spinach leaves
1/2 tbsp. chopped garlic
4 oz. cooked and chopped skinless chicken breast
2 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
6 large square egg roll wrappers (stocked with tofu in the refrigerated section of the market)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a large baking sheet by spraying it lightly with nonstick spray; set aside.

Place butter in a skillet and bring to medium-high heat on the stove. Once butter has coated the bottom of the skillet, add onion and salt. Stirring often, sauté onion until softened and slightly browned, about 6 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium low. Cook and stir until onion is browned and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.

Return skillet to medium-high heat on the stove. Add spinach and garlic and cook until the spinach has wilted, 1 - 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to the large bowl.

Add chicken and cheese to the bowl, breaking the cheese wedges into pieces. Mix thoroughly and set aside.

Place two egg roll wrappers on a clean, dry surface. Evenly distribute 1/6th of the mixture (about 1/3 cup) in a horizontal row a little below the center of each wrapper. Moisten all four edges of each wrapper by dabbing your fingers in water and going over the edges smoothly.

Fold in the sides of each wrapper about an inch toward the middle, over the filling to prevent it from escaping. Roll the bottom of each wrapper up around the mixture; continue rolling until you reach the top. Seal the outside edge with another dab of water. Carefully transfer egg rolls to the baking sheet.

Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling, making sure you have a clean, dry surface each time. Spray the tops of the egg rolls with nonstick spray.

Bake in the oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly. Slice into halves, if you like, and dig in!

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

Fruity & Tangy Cocktail Meatballs

PER SERVING (1/8th of recipe, 3 meatballs with about 2 tbsp. sauce): 135 calories, 2.5g fat, 191mg sodium, 15g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 14g sugars, 12g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3*

Ingredients:
Meatballs
1 lb. raw extra-lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely diced mango
2 tbsp. ketchup
1 tsp. dried minced onion
1/4 tsp. salt

Sauce
One 15-oz. can peach slices in juice
1/2 cup sugar-free or low-sugar apricot preserves
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. Sriracha hot chili sauce

Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix thoroughly with your hands. Form 24 evenly sized meatballs from the mixture and place them evenly on the baking sheet.

Bake in the oven until meatballs are just cooked, 8 - 10 minutes. Meanwhile, drain peaches and transfer to a blender or food processor. Pulse until mostly smooth. Transfer to a crock pot. Add all remaining sauce ingredients to the crock pot and mix well.

Carefully transfer meatballs to the crock pot. Stir to coat. Cover and cook on low for 3 - 4 hours.

Stir well and serve up meatballs with toothpicks and the extra sauce from the crock pot!

MAKES 8 SERVINGS

Spiked Pumpkin-licious Nog

PER SERVING (1/5th of recipe, about 1 cup): 174 calories, 2g fat, 344mg sodium, 16g carbs, 2g fiber, 6.5g sugars, 6g protein -- PointsPlus® value 5*

Ingredients:
5 cups light vanilla soymilk
5 oz. rum
1 small (4-serving) package Jell-O Sugar Free Fat Free Vanilla Instant pudding mix
6 no-calorie sweetener packets (like Splenda or Truvia)
2/3 cup canned pure pumpkin
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Optional topping: additional cinnamon

Directions:
In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend at high speed until mixed thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow nog to thicken.

If you like, top each glass off with a sprinkling of cinnamon. Enjoy!

MAKES 5 SERVINGS

Coco-Rum Hot Chocolate

PER SERVING (entire recipe, one 6-oz. drink): 150 calories, 1.5g fat, 145mg sodium, 12.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 10g sugars, 2g protein -- PointsPlus® value 5*

Ingredients:
1 packet hot cocoa mix with 20 - 25 calories (like Swiss Miss Diet or Nestlé Fat Free)
1 tsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 oz. coconut rum (preferably Parrot Bay)
Optional toppings: Fat Free Reddi-wip, unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions:
Place cocoa mix and chocolate chips in a mug. Add 4 1/2 oz. very hot water, and stir to dissolve. Mix in rum and, if you like, top with optional toppings. Enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING

Club 33 Yule Log Cake!

2011-12-09T18:06:00.001-08:00

Yule Log Cake review on @DisneyFoodBlog with photos of the Club 33 Yule Log Cake! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2011/12/06/dining-in-disneyland-review-the-yule-log/

Turkey Alfredo using Leftover Turkey & Green Bean Casserole

2011-11-29T17:50:00.000-08:00

Boil some Pasta - Drain - put aside

In a Skillet add & Heat:
Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cup of Milk
2 tablespoons of butter
Garlic Powder to Taste (I like a lot)
Small can of Mushrooms (optional)
Black pepper to taste
Parmesan Cheese to Taste (I add a lot)
Leftover Cooked Turkey
Leftover Green Bean Casserole
add and stir in the Cooked & Drained Pasta
Once it starts to Boil, stir once again, Turn off Heat & Cover

Grapfruit Cocktail - Shaken not Stirred

2011-11-27T08:38:00.000-08:00

Dorothy's Famous Stuffing Recipe:

2011-11-22T12:13:00.001-08:00

Dorothy's Famous Stuffing Recipe:

1 pound pork sausage
3 apples
1 onion
1 box stuffing
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel & chop apple. Chop onion. Cook sausage, add onion and apples. Make stuffing according to directions on the box. Add eggs and other ingredients to stuffing. Place in buttered baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes until browned on top.

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2011-11-15T17:53:00.001-08:00

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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken

2011-11-14T18:39:00.000-08:00

1 bag frozen chicken breasts, 1 can of corn (drained), 1 can of black beans (drained), 1 can of Rotel tomatoes, and 1 block 8 oz cream cheese. Cooked on low while i was at work. Serve over rice, as a burrito filling, or straight out of a bowl like me!

Caffe Gazelle in Long Beach - My Yelp Review - Click Photo Below to Read Review

2011-11-13T12:32:00.000-08:00

low calorie & tasty holiday dishes

2011-11-09T10:53:00.000-08:00

Hungry Girl's Low Calorie Holiday Snacks: MyFoxLA.com

Lisa Lillien, known as the "Hungry Girl" was here to show us how to make some of your favorite holiday treats in a calorie cutting but still tasty way... check out her recommendations in the media player.

No-Nonsense Nog
PER SERVING (1 cup): 98 calories, 2g fat, 382mg sodium, 13g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 6g sugars, 6g protein

Ingredients:
5 cups light vanilla soymilk
1 small (4-serving) package Jell-O Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding Mix
6 no-calorie sweetener packets
1 tsp. rum extract
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
Optional toppings: Fat Free Reddi-wip, cinnamon

Directions:
Combine all ingredients except optional ingredients in a blender, and blend on high speed until mixed thoroughly. Refrigerate in a covered container for at least a few hours to allow the nog to thicken.
If you like, before serving, top each glass off with whipped topping and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Yum time!
MAKES 5 SERVINGS

HG Alternative! If you want to make an alcoholic version, nix the rum extract and reduce the soymilk to 4 1/2 cups -- then add 5 oz. of rum to the recipe. Just tack on an additional 58 calories each serving.

I Can't Believe It's Not Sweet Potato Casserole
PER SERVING (1/8th of casserole): 142 calories, <0.5g fat, 263mg sodium, 33g carbs, 3g fiber, 12.5g sugars, 5g protein

Ingredients:
8 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
2/3 cup light vanilla soymilk
2/3 cup sugar-free pancake syrup
1/2 cup granulated no-calorie sweetener (recommended: Splenda)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Fill a large, microwave-safe dish with 1/2 inch of water. Place squash into the dish and cover. Microwave for about 8 minutes and then drain (the squash should be tender enough to mash, but not overcooked). With a potato masher, food processor, or fork, mash the squash thoroughly, but do not puree (the squash should be pulpy). Add soymilk, syrup, sweetener, salt, egg substitute, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, but do not over-stir. Transfer to an 8-inch by 10-inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven until mostly firm, 45 - 50 minutes.
Top with mini marshmallows. Return to the oven until the marshmallows begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool before serving!
MAKES 8 SERVINGS

Chocolate-Raspberry Mini Desserts
PER SERVING (3 pieces): 105 calories, 5.5g fat, 34mg sodium, 15g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 8g sugars, 2.5g protein

Ingredients:
15 Hershey's Kisses
One 15-piece box frozen Athens Mini Fillo Shells
15 raspberries

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place shells on a baking sheet. Place one Kiss in each shell.
Bake in the oven until Kisses are hot and have softened, about 8 minutes.
Immediately press a raspberry into the gooey chocolate center of each shell.
Allow to cool slightly. Enjoy!
MAKES 5 SERVINGS

Rockin' Lean Bean Casserole
PER SERVING (1/8th of casserole): 100 calories, 2.5g fat, 436mg sodium, 16g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 4g sugars, 3g protein

Ingredients:
Two 16-oz. bags frozen French-style green beans, thawed, drained, and dried
Two 10.75-oz. cans 98% fat-free cream of celery condensed soup (like the kind by Campbell)
One 8-oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 oz. (about 15 pieces) onion-flavored soy crisps, crushed

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Make sure the green beans are thoroughly drained and completely dry-use a towel, if needed. Then place half of the green beans in a casserole dish (a 2- to 3-quart rectangular one works best).

Pour 1 can of the soup evenly on top of the layer of green beans. Place half of the sliced water chestnuts over the soup layer.
Cover with the remaining green beans and then top with the remaining can of soup.

Evenly top with the remaining water chestnuts. Place the dish in the oven and cook for 45 minutes.

Top with crushed soy crisps, and return the dish to the oven until chips turn golden brown, another 10 minutes or so.
Enjoy!

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2011-11-09T10:50:00.000-08:00

Rene Rofe Mesh Apron with Ruffles $28.13 @ RubberChick.com

2011-11-02T11:38:00.000-07:00

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Bake up Good Tidings & Seasoned Greetings with BelmontBabe.com

2011-10-22T15:06:00.000-07:00

Healthier skin without breaking your budget

2011-10-10T11:46:00.000-07:00

Products to help you get younger, healthier looking skin don't have to break your budget.

Dr. Shirley Chi of the Center for Advanced Dermatology went on a drug store run recently to show us the best beauty bargains. She started with a dermatologist favorite: the inexpensive Cetaphil facial cleanser.

"I like the normal or sensitive skin formula and if you look in the back it doesn't have very many ingredients, which is something that I always look for," she says.

Chi says you can turn it into an exfoliate by adding a few pinches of baking soda. Plus, it contains anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the skin.

For an anti-oxidant cream, she likes La Roche-Posay's Active C.

To get more bang for your buck, Chi says instead of using the moisturizing version of Active C, use the eye serum and put it on your face. It'll save you $10.

"The eye serum on the face is just a lighter formula, so you can moisturize like you normally do and then put the eye serum all over," Chi says.

The Queen Helene's cleansing clay mask contains sulphur and will only set you back $4. Or, you can make your own mask to help brighten dull skin and prevent acne. Just take aloe vera gel, crush five uncoated aspirin tablets and mix together.

"Aspirin basically breaks down into salicylic acid," Chi says. "Salicylic acid is used in peels, the Beta-Lift peel, it's used for acne treatments, it's in a lot of the over-the-counter and prescription acne products."

Finally, use sunscreen every day. The FDA recommends mineral-based sun screens for the best protection.

"On my drug store run, I found that the Eucerin for sensitive skin, daily protection, has the mineral in it, it's got titanium oxide in it and zinc oxide," Chi says.

While some skin care regimens can run you thousands of dollars, these all total up to about $70.

Also in that group of products is the RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream. Chi says for an over-the-counter treatment, it contains a good amount. She says only use it at night because retinols breaks up in the sun.

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/health/your_health&id=8380953

Time for Baking - Kitchen Supplies on Sale @ BelmontBabe.com

2011-10-03T15:56:00.001-07:00

Asian Peanut Noodle Recipe - Fast, Easy & Inexpensive

2011-09-30T16:03:00.001-07:00

NOTE: I add Cayenne Pepper to this Recipe for a Much Needed Spicy Kick!
I made a Video of me Cooking this up in my Fetish Kitchen @ FetishToGo.com

Obama Brews His Own Obama brews up batches of homemade beer in the White House

2011-09-19T17:42:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday, former Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer asked President Obama to have a beer with him. Obama said yes, and you're thinking it's probably because Sgt. Meyer was being awarded the Medal of Honor. But there's another reason...

It turns out Obama has been brewing his own "White House Honey Ale." The first bottles of the president's homemade brew were cracked open for the 2011 Super Bowl.

The beer is being made in Obama's free time with ingredients and equipment all paid for out of his own pocket. Historians say the beer is the first alcoholic beverage to be brewed in the White House...ever. And by the way, in case you were wondering, it is completely legal to brew beer in Washington DC.

Maybe when he's done being the leader of the free world, he can open up his own micro-brewery...

Ben & Jerry's Schweddy Balls Ice Cream Taste Test

2011-09-08T21:20:00.000-07:00

Ben & Jerry's Schweddy Balls Ice Cream Taste Test: MyFoxLA.com

Los Angeles - Ben & Jerry's Schweddy Balls ice cream is making a big splash online and, of course, in stores. It pays homage to a 1990s "Saturday Night Live" skit featuring Alec Baldwin.

Schweddy Balls is vanilla ice cream with a hint of rum and has fudge-covered rum and milk chocolate malt balls mixed in for good measure.

The big question... just how does it taste? Well, Studio 11 LA's Jeff Michael and Lisa Breckenridge shared some Schweddy Balls in a taste test of sorts during a rehearsal on Thursday.

Let's just say they had WAY too much fun with the story during the rehearsal.

Watch the video and enjoy. ; )

More information:

Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream
www.benjerry.com

Labor Day Weekend BBQ Supplies @ BelmontBabe.com

2011-08-29T18:53:00.000-07:00

Sweet Bacon Popcorn Recipe

2011-08-29T18:51:00.000-07:00

Labor Day Themed Cupcake Supplies @ BelmontBabe.com

2011-08-29T18:49:00.001-07:00

Boobie Cake Pan $15.49 at RubberChick.com

2011-08-22T18:44:00.000-07:00

Boobie Cake Pan $15.49 at RubberChick.com

Ever wanted to lick frosting off a pair of breasts? Now is your chance! Whip up some fun with this cake pan in the shape of a pair of breasts.
Whether it is a bachelor party or some other occasion that calls for naughty snacks, your cake will be the one everyone wants to sink their teeth into!

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2011-08-16T11:20:00.000-07:00

The Tasting Room with Tom Leykis

2011-07-22T11:35:00.001-07:00

Easy Breezy Grilling Tools from BelmontBabe.com

2011-07-20T10:21:00.000-07:00

My Summer Yummy Crunchy Healthy Fruity Nutty Mixture to Use in So Many Ways

2011-07-08T19:08:00.000-07:00

Chopped Walnuts
Chopped Apple & or Raisins (Black or Gold)
Chopped Celery
Few Spoon Fulls of Lite Miracle Whip
1 or 2 Packets of Sweetener
Mix - store in Container - Refrigerate

You can Use Mixture in:
Add Mixture to Shredded Cabbage for a Sweet Nutty Cole Slaw.
Add Mixture to Chopped Chicken - top on Bread, Toast, Crackers or a Bed of Lettuce.
Add Mixture to any Salad or Bed of Lettuce.
Add Mixture to any Wrap
Add Mixture to anything you want for a Crunchy, Fruity, Yummy, Sweet Zip to Anything - use your imagination!

10 Ways to Eat Ramen for Dinner Posted by brooke mclay

2011-07-07T14:36:00.000-07:00

Times are tight, budgets are pinched. We had two dollars left in our food budget on Tuesday of last week, so I buzzed to the store and bought the only thing I could think of. Ramen. At 17 cents a package, ramen has to be the best food deal out there. And, it’s a fun deal, too. Because a packet of ramen isn’t just soup waiting to be made. It’s actually a blank canvas ready to be turned into art. Here are 10 super-simple ways to pimp out your ramen and make it into a simple, satisfying dinner.

1. Veggie Ramen (pictured above) . Toss a tablespoon of butter into a skillet. Add 2 tablespoons each of thinly-sliced carrots, frozen green beans, frozen white corn, and edamame. Cook just until softened. Add a packet of Pork Ramen, 2 cups of water, and cook until the noodles are cooked through, about 6 minutes. Add seasoning packet. Serve and enjoy.

2. Egg Foo Ramen. In a small bowl, whisk an egg with 1 tablespoon of water until well beaten. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour egg into the water, then add the noodles. Cook just until tender. Season with seasoning packet. Garnish with sliced green onions.

3. Chinese Chicken Salad. Shred 1/4 a head of cabbage, 1 breast of chicken, and 1/4 white onion. Add 1 package of crushed Chicken-flavored Ramen. In a small bowl, whisk together the seasoning packet, 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Toss dressing into salad, serve and enjoy.

4. Ham Fried Ramen. A simple take on Fried Rice, cook a packet of Pork Ramen until the noodles are tender. Drain completely. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon olive oil until sizzling. Add 1/4 cup diced ham and 1/4 cup of frozen peas & carrots to the oil. Immediately toss in the noodles. Crack an egg into the mixture and stir until well cooked and distributed around the noodle mixture. Season with soy sauce, garnish with a handful of diced green onions.

5. Parmesan Ramen. Cook a packet of ramen noodles. Save the flavoring packet for another day. Once the noodles are cooked, drain the water from them completely. Top with a pat of butter, a bit of freshly-shredded parmesan, and some chopped parsley.

6. Chicken Noodle Ramen. Boil 3 cups of water, 1/4 cup carrots, 1/4 cup of celery, and 1/4 cup shredded chicken. Once the carrots and celery are softened (about 6-8 minutes), add a packet of Chicken Ramen and the seasoning packet. Cook until the Ramen is tender.

7. Chili Lime & Shrimp Ramen. Cook a packet of Chili Ramen according to package directions. Toss with 1/4 cup diced scallions, 1 cup of cooked shrimp, and a lime wedge.

8. Easy Ramen Lasagna. Place 4 squares of uncooked ramen noodles into the bottom of a 9×11 baking dish. Cover with a layer of cooked and crumbled Italian sausage, your favorite canned spaghetti sauce, and a layer of cottage cheese mixed with chopped spinach. Top with an ample amount of spaghetti sauce. Cover with a hefty bunch of shredded mozzarella. Cover and bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Remove the foil 10 minutes before baking is finished to brown up the top of your cheese.

9. Pad Thai Ramen. Cook a packet of Pork Ramen according to package directions. Just before you add the flavoring packet, drain most of the water from the pan (leaving about 2 tablespoons worth of water), then add 1/2 teaspoon cream peanut butter, the juice of 1 lime, 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, a pinch of garlic and onion powder, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Mix together until very well mixed. Garnish with chopped cilantro and peanuts.

10. Mandarin Ramen Salad. Cook Chicken Ramen according to package directions. Drain water completely, reserve spice packet for dressing. Toss cooked ramen with 1 small package of coleslaw mix, 2 stalks of diced celery, 1 can mandarin oranges (drained), and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar mixed with the flavoring packet and 2 tablespoons sugar. Garnish with diced scallions.

Macaweenie and Cheese @ RubberChick.com

2011-07-01T10:10:00.000-07:00

Penis Shaped Macaroni & Cheese $8.96 @ RubberChick.com

Naughty Cakes Cookbook 19 Fabulous, Fun Cakes $35.63 @ RubberChick.com

2011-06-27T21:56:00.000-07:00

Naughty Cakes Cookbook 19 Fabulous, Fun Cakes $35.63 @ RubberChick.com
Cake decorating has never before been this deliciously delightful! Liven up any occasion with these 19 flamboyant and sexy cake designs that will appeal to both men and women.

Written by Debbie Brown, photography by Ed Allwright. Hardbound book measures 8.75 inches L x 1.5inches W x 11.25 inches T and contains 80 pages of sinfully scrumptious cake recipes and step-by-step decorating instructions.

Each decorating method is carefully explained and accompanied by brilliant color photographs. Naughty Cakes is the perfect cake decorating book for anyone with a sense of humor!

Never Drop your Taco Again!

2011-06-17T15:20:00.000-07:00

Low Cal Pina Colada

2011-06-17T15:13:00.000-07:00

Coconut Flavored Creamer (to taste)
Crushed Pineapple in it`s own juice (to taste)
Rum (regular or Malibu)
Crushed ice
Blend in blender
(option: add pina colada flavored yogurt for thickness)
Pour in glass, enjoy!

Low Calorie Cocktails Taste Test

2011-06-14T09:27:00.000-07:00

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2011-06-13T16:12:00.000-07:00

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2011-05-25T17:17:00.001-07:00

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2011-05-11T18:05:00.000-07:00

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Royal Wedding Beer - Windsor & Eton, Windsor Knot 2011

2011-04-27T18:59:00.000-07:00

Enough, Enough, I have supped enough royal wedding beers from 1981 and at last someone has saved me. My friends at Windsor & Eton Brewery took pity on me having to drink stale ale and kindly sent over a bottle of their Windsor Knot fresh from the fermenter.

Although W&E are a new brewery, they have quickly stamped their mark on the beer scene in London. Their first two beers, Guardsmen and Knight of the Garter were a fine introduction but it was when the Conqueror hit London pubs before Christmas that it became clear that this was no ordinary new microbrewery. Conqueror is a "black IPA" and was considered at the time a risky experiment for such a new boy on the scene. However it really hit the mark and was a great success. I gave it a plug here and can still vouch that it remains a most tasty beer that is still a first choice whenever I see it.

The Royal Wedding beer, Windsor Knot - not the only beer of that name but clearly the one with the strongest provenance - is another beer packed with hop character. Sovereign (UK)and Nelson Sauvin (NZ) to represent the home and away of the Empire, oops I mean Commonwealth.

Golden in colour, with a refreshing taste and aroma of tropical fruits, this beer really hit the spot. Only 4% in strength but with the fortitude to satisfy and a long bitter finish that begs the next sip.

I am a big fan of 330ml beers especially for strong beers or those that need to be drunk cold. However on this occasion it was not enough, I wanted more. This beer was so good that I could have managed a 5 litre mini-cask and still not been satisfied.

On Twitter the other day, @thegunmakers tweeted "I'm calling it : @WindsorEtonBrew is the best new brewery in SE England for a long while ..."

I going to try to get down to the Gunmakers beer festival before the week is out to reacquaint myself with this beer in its cask form - and in a measure greater than 330ml.

You have not got long to take advantage of this year's wedding beers but if you want something with which to toast the happy couple, and the subsequent happy coupling, you should snap up a bottle or even a 5l mini-cask of Windsor Knot. Recommended !

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2011-04-27T11:36:00.001-07:00

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2011-04-14T09:04:00.000-07:00

Homemade Salisbury Steak

2011-04-13T15:57:00.000-07:00

By: Kelly Berenger

"This recipe has been in my family for years. It's easy to cook, but tastes like it took hours to make! I usually make enough extra sauce to pour over mashed potatoes. YUM!"

Ingredients

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed French onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. Shape into 6 oval patties.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. Pour off excess fat.
In a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. Mix in ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. Pour over meat in skillet. Cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 440 | Total Fat: 32.3g | Cholesterol: 132mg

Easy Mushroom Alfredo using Cream of Mushroom Soup

2011-04-07T15:23:00.000-07:00

Mushroom Alfredo

This is a quick-to-fix meal that will become your family favorite. I usually increase the garlic to 2 plus cloves.

Ingredients -

1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 Cup Whole Milk
1/2 Cup Red Pepper (diced)
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
1 Clove Garlic (minced)
2 Tablespoons Parsley (chopped)
4 Cups Linguine or Fettuccine (cooked)

Preparation:

1. In a saucepan, combine soup, milk, red pepper, cheese, garlic and parsley.

2. Bring the mixture to boil at medium heat, stirring often.

3. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Pour the sauce over the noodles and sprinkle it with pepper and additional cheese if desired.

White Hot! (New LASAGNA Swap!) by Hungry Girl

2011-04-05T10:19:00.000-07:00

HG's Hungry Girlfredo White Lasagna
White Done Right!

In what world is pasta baked in cream sauce and cheese NOT a calorie-and-fat-packed nightmare? In HG Land, baby! Your head may actually explode when you taste the insanely gooey decadence that is our Hungry Girlfredo White Lasagna. So don't say we didn't warn you...

Ingredients:
3 medium zucchini, ends removed
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
2 large egg whites or 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. salt, divided
1/4 tsp. black pepper, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms
2 cups chopped spinach
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
4 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
4 tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping, divided
4 sheets oven-ready lasagna noodles (like the kind by Ronzoni)
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Optional: additional salt and black pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Slice zucchini in half widthwise, and then slice each half lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg whites, garlic, oregano, basil, 1/8 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. black pepper. Stir well and set aside.

Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Add mushrooms and, stirring occasionally, cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add spinach and cook until spinach has wilted and excess moisture has evaporated, about 2 more minutes.

Remove skillet from heat and let cool. Blot away excess moisture from veggies, using paper towels. Transfer contents to the bowl of ricotta mixture and set aside.

Re-spray skillet and return to medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook zucchini until softened, about 2 minutes per side; remove skillet from heat and re-spray between batches. Set zucchini aside.

To make the sauce, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine sour cream with cheese wedges, breaking cheese wedges into pieces as you add them. Stir in 2 tbsp. Parm-style topping, remaining 1/8 tsp. salt, and remaining 1/8 tsp. black pepper. Microwave for 30 - 45 seconds, until very warm. Stir until smooth and set aside.

Spray an 8" X 8" baking pan with nonstick spray. Evenly place 1/3rd of the cooked zucchini strips on the bottom. With a spoon or spatula, spread half of the ricotta-veggie mixture on top. Evenly top with 2 lasagna sheets, followed by 1/3rd of the sauce.

Repeat layering with the same amounts of zucchini, ricotta-veggie mixture, lasagna sheets, and sauce. Evenly top with remaining zucchini, followed by remaining sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining 2 tbsp. Parm-style grated topping.

Bake in the oven for 25 - 30 minutes, until cheese starts to brown.

If you like, season to taste with additional salt and black pepper. Enjoy!

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Serving Size: 1/4th of lasagna (1 large piece)
Calories: 290
Fat: 6.5g
Sodium: 726mg
Carbs: 33g
Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 21.5g

PointsPlus™ value 7*

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2011-03-24T10:40:00.001-07:00

Drink of the Moment: The Lunchbox @ The Tilted Kilt

2011-03-21T17:57:00.000-07:00

Lunchbox = Southern Comfort and
Amaretto dropped into a beer and
orange juice combination.

http://www.tiltedkilt.com/

Get Ready for Easter @ BelmontBabe.com

2011-03-04T18:27:00.000-08:00

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2011-03-04T18:24:00.000-08:00

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2011-02-23T17:05:00.000-08:00

Manly Tasty Fresh Veggies Daily - Made Easy

2011-02-16T18:52:00.000-08:00

Tip of the Week:
Buying & using Fresh Veggies made easy, Like Mushrooms, Onions, Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Zucchini, Yellow, Green, Orange & Red Peppers, etc. -
Instead of storing them in the refrigerator, forgetting about them, having them spoil &/or not using them because you are in a hurry & too Hungry -
The Same day you buy them, Grill or put them in a large frying pan with a bit of butter &/or cooking spray, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mesquite seasoning, salt, pepper, Wine &/or garlic.....whatever your taste calls for - sauteed them up real good and store them in a zip-lock container and put in the fridge. Through out the week you can add them to Burritos, eggs, salads, Rice Dishes, Steaks, etc. It adds Flavor & Healthy eating in a pinch....and since they are Grilled/Sauteed with Spices, Even a Real Man would Eat & LOVE These Veggies!!

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2011-02-09T09:26:00.000-08:00

Thai-Oh-My Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup

2011-02-03T10:41:00.000-08:00

Thai-Oh-My Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup

PER SERVING (1/6th of recipe, 1 heaping cup): 99 calories, 2.5g fat, 532mg sodium, 7.5g carbs, 2g fiber, 2g sugars, 12.5g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 2*

Wanna get a little adventurous? Whip up a batch of this exotic soup, and it'll be like your taste buds are on an Asian vacation!

Ingredients:
2 bags House Foods Tofu Shirataki Fettuccine Shaped Noodle Substitute
1 1/3 cups chopped onion (about 1 onion)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp. canned diced green chilies, drained
1 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, or more to taste
4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
10 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlets
1/2 cup canned lite coconut milk
1 tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce
1 tbsp. lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
Optional: salt, black pepper

Directions:
Use a strainer to rinse and drain noodles well. Pat dry. Place noodles in a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 1 minute. Drain excess liquid. Dry as thoroughly as possible, using paper towels. Cut noodles up a bit with kitchen shears (if you've got 'em), and set aside.

Bring a medium-large pot sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Add onion, mushrooms, chilies, garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Stirring occasionally, cook until onion is soft, about 4 minutes.

Add broth and bring to a boil. Add chicken and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

Add coconut milk and soy sauce, and mix well. Continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken and place it in a bowl. Shred each piece using two forks -- one to hold the chicken in place and the other to scrape across the meat and shred it. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Stir in noodles, lime juice, and 1/4 cup cilantro. Continue to simmer until noodles are hot, about 2 minutes.

If you like, season to taste with salt, black pepper, and additional cayenne pepper.

Evenly top each serving with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro (2 tsp. each) and enjoy!

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

Low Fat - Low Calorie Artichoke Hummus

2011-02-02T08:42:00.000-08:00

The problem with hummus is that a serving size is relatively small -- just two tablespoons. So even though the stuff isn't crazy-high in calories, it's way too easy to overdo it by eating too much of it. Luckily, I DO have a recipe that's SUPER-LOW in fat with a pretty large serving size. It can be found exclusively in the "Dip It Good" chapter of Hungry Girl 200 Under 200. But since you're desperate, I'll give it to you right here and now...

Hungry, Hungry Artichoke Hummus
PER SERVING (1/8th of recipe, about 1/4 cup): 56 calories, 0.5g fat, 400mg sodium, 9g carbs, 3g fiber, 1g sugars, 3g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 1*

Ingredients:
1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup fat-free vegetable broth
1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt (like Fage Total 0%)
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. crushed garlic
1/2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. paprika
One 15-oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
Optional garnish: additional parsley flakes and paprika

Directions:
Place all ingredients except chickpeas and optional garnishes in a blender. Set aside.

Place chickpeas in a bowl and thoroughly mash with a potato masher or fork. (If you have a super-strong blender, feel free to skip this step.) Transfer to the blender. Puree until smooth, stopping and stirring if blending slows.

For best flavor, refrigerate hummus for several hours. Before serving, garnish with a sprinkle each of additional parsley flakes and paprika, if you like. Dip away!

MAKES 8 SERVINGS

Hope you love this recipe as much as I do! P.S. It's reeeeally good with baby carrots and red bell pepper strips!

Guy Fieri’s Italian Stuffed Jalapenos: As Seen on The Wendy Williams Show

2011-01-31T11:57:00.000-08:00

Guy Fieri’s Italian Stuffed Jalapenos

Monday January 31st, 2011

Touchdown.

No Super Bowl party is complete without the perfect appetizers.

Here is Guy Fieri’s stuffed jalapenos recipe that will spice up your party.

Ingredients:
15 Jalapenos, preferably red, cut in half, seeded and deveined
1 tablespoon canola oil
¼ cup red onions, minced
¼ cup red bell pepper, minced
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 pound Italian turkey sausage, mild
12 ounces light cream cheese, softened
¼ cup Reggiano parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
2/3 cup Panko bread crumbs

Keep reading for preparation instructions…

Directions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees, and place jalapenos on a sheet tray and roast for 5 minutes, then remove and let cool.

In a medium sauté pan over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and when hot, add onions and peppers and sauté until onions just become translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, cook one minute more. Remove vegetables to bowl and add sausage to pan, cook 6-8 minutes or until done, breaking large pieces apart as it cooks. Drain fat from pan and place sausage in bowl with vegetables.

Let all hot ingredients cool to room temperature, fold in cream cheese, and parmesan, mix ingredients thoroughly.

Place approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture into half of jalapeno, and top with ½ teaspoon of mozzarella cheese and ½ teaspoon panko bread crumbs.

Place sheet tray of stuffed peppers in oven and bake at 300 for 5-8 minutes or until mozzarella cheese melts and panko crisps and is light golden in color.

Serve immediately.

Yield: 30 pieces
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

For more on Guy, log onto his website, guyfieri.com.

Hungry Girl`s Healthy Huevos Rancheros

2011-01-11T08:50:00.000-08:00

Do the "Huev"

A hot breakfast of crispy corn tortillas covered in refried beans, topped with eggs, and smothered in zesty sauce sounds AMAZING. But huevos rancheros is a dish that's typically no bueno in the fat and calories departments. Check out our decadent single-serving version ahora. (That means NOW!)

Ingredients:
Sauce
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
2 tbsp. chopped onion
2 tbsp. canned diced green chilies
1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. chili powder
Dash black pepper
Dash ground cumin
1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Base
1 tsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
One 6-inch corn tortilla
1 large egg
2 tbsp. fat-free refried beans

Directions:
Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove. Add all ingredients for sauce except cilantro. Stirring occasionally, cook until veggies have softened, about 7 minutes. Add cilantro and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to a small bowl and cover to keep warm.

Once skillet has cooled, clean and return it to the stove. Add butter and bring skillet to medium-high heat. Once butter has coated the bottom of skillet, add tortilla. Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Remove skillet from heat, spray with nonstick spray, and bring to medium heat. Add egg to the skillet and cook per your preference (we like it over medium!), about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, spread beans onto tortilla. Place egg over the tortilla and cover with sauce. Enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING

Serving Size: entire recipe
Calories: 232
Fat: 7.75g
Sodium: 762mg
Carbs: 30g
Fiber: 5.5g
Sugars: 7.5g
Protein: 12g

PointsPlus™ value 6*

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2011-01-04T08:41:00.000-08:00

DC Cupcakes New Year's Eve Strawberry Champagne Sparkler Cupcakes

2010-12-28T15:56:00.000-08:00

(as seen on Oprah) Servings: Serves 12

Ingredients

Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes (36 mini cupcakes, 3 per Champagne flute)

1/2 cup fresh strawberries , diced
1/2 Tbsp. good Champagne (sweet rose Champagne suggested)
2 1/2 cups flour , sifted
1/2 tsp. baking powder , sifted
1/4 Tsp. salt
8 Tbsp. (4 ounces) unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs , at room temperature
2 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract + seeds from 1 vanilla bean(NOTE: move down to next line...see edits to other recipe)
1 1/4 cups whole milk , at room temperature

Champagne Buttercream Frosting

16 Tbsp. (8 ounces) unsalted butter
4 cups confectioner's sugar , sifted
1 tsp. whole milk
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 cup good Champagne (sweet rose Champagne suggested)

Strawberry Layer

24 fresh strawberries
1 cup good Champagne (sweet rose Champagne suggested)

Chocolate Ganache

2 cups high-quality semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream

Directions

For Serving:

12 glass Champagne flutes

12 long spoons

12 indoor-safe sparkler candles

Step 1: Baking the Mini Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes

Preheat the oven to 350°. Line 2 mini cupcake pans with 36 mini baking cups or grease pans with butter if not using baking cups.

Dice up 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries and soak in 1/2 cup of Champagne. Set aside.

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

Place the unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer. Add the sugar; beat on medium speed until well incorporated.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly after each addition.

Combine the vanilla extract, vanilla bean seeds and milk in a large liquid measuring cup.

Reduce the speed to low. Add one-third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, then gradually add one-third of the milk mixture, beating until well incorporated. Add another one-third of the flour mixture, followed by one-third of the milk mixture. Stop to scrape down the bowl as needed. Add the remaining flour mixture, followed by the remaining milk mixture, and beat just until combined.

Gently fold in the diced Champagne-soaked strawberries, just until incorporated.

Scoop batter into baking cups and bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. If using paper baking cups, peel off all of the paper baking cups from the cupcakes at this time.

Step 2: Making the Champagne Buttercream Frosting

Place the unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer. Add the confectioner's sugar; beat on medium speed until well incorporated.

Add the vanilla extract, milk, salt and Champagne, and beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Place frosting in a disposable piping bag with a large round tip.

Step 3: Preparing the Strawberries

Slice 24 strawberries lengthwise and soak in 1 cup of Champagne for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4: Making the Chocolate Ganache

Fill a medium saucepan with an inch or 2 of water and place over medium-low heat. Place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a medium glass bowl over the saucepan and melt the chocolate chips. Stir occasionally until the chips are completely melted. Remove the bowl of melted chocolate from the saucepan. Pour the ganache into a plastic squeeze bottle. (If a squeeze bottle is not available, you can drizzle with a spoon.)

Step 5: Assembling Layers in Champagne Flutes

Line up 12 glass Champagne flutes. Insert 1 mini strawberry Champagne cupcake in the bottom of each glass. Next, pipe a swirl of Champagne buttercream frosting on top of each cupcake. Add several slices of Champagne-soaked strawberries, and a drizzle of chocolate ganache. Repeat layers. Finally, place a third mini strawberry Champagne cupcake at the top of each glass, pipe with a final "Georgetown Cupcake signature swirl" of Champagne buttercream frosting, and top with a final drizzle of chocolate ganache.

Step 6: Serving

Insert 1 indoor-safe sparkler candle in the top of each glass. Light the candles at midnight, serve with spoons, and enjoy!

This delicious DC Cupcakes recipe makes a dazzling addition to any holiday party.

New Drink of the Month: Santa`s Helper

2010-12-23T10:50:00.000-08:00

Santa’s Helper

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz. Crown Royal

4 oz. spiced apple cider

3/4 oz. vanilla syrup

Whipped cream

1 apple slice

Method:

Bring spiced apple cider to a boil (or spice your own using clove, cinnamon and nutmeg). In a toddy glass, combine hot cider, vanilla syrup and Crown Royal. Top off with a dollop of whipped cream and the apple slice.

Woman's Day: Holiday Cocktails on Good Day La Morning Show

2010-12-17T09:48:00.000-08:00

Hungry Girl: Scoopy Arctic Chocolate Delight

2010-12-16T10:16:00.000-08:00

Scoopy Arctic Chocolate Delight

PER SERVING (1/2 recipe, 1 bowl): 162 calories, 2.5g fat, 115mg sodium, 33g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 16.5g sugars, 0.5g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 4*

Grab a spoon, leave your mittens, and get ready for a chilly excursion to the bottom of your dessert bowl.... YEE-HAAAA!

Ingredients:
2 cups Cool Whip Free, thawed
One 25-calorie packet hot cocoa mix (like Swiss Miss Diet or Nestlé Fat Free)
1 standard-sized peppermint candy cane, lightly crushed, divided

Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine Cool Whip with cocoa mix. Mix thoroughly, until uniform in color. Gently stir in half of the crushed candy cane.

Divide mixture between 2 small bowls. Evenly top each bowl with remaining crushed candy cane. Freeze for 1 to 2 hours. Enjoy!

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

From http://HungryGirl.com

Ralph`s Carrot Cake Low Cal Yogurt - too good to be true?

2010-12-10T15:32:00.000-08:00

OMG - I just tried the New Ralph`s Brand Carb Master Carrot Cake Yogurt and it was AMAZING!!! I have Tried many Dessert Flavored Low Cal/Low Fat yogurts and have been disappointed. This is the 1st time that I have been pleasantly surprised! This yogurt tasts just like Carrot Cake and it is Only has 60 calories, 4 grams of carbs, 3 grams of sugar and 1.5 grams of fat!! I say find the nearest Ralph`s Supermarket near you and grab a bunch and if they do not have it in their stores yet, ask them to order it!!!
My Next New Dessert Low Cal/Low Fat Yogurt that I have seen, bought but have yet to try is Yoplait`s Black Forrest Cake. Stay tuned, I`ll give my review once I have tried it.

Miss Meringue Meringue Cookies Duettes - Low Cal Tasty Treats!

2010-12-10T11:59:00.001-08:00

From Hungry Girl (Click Photo for Link)

Miss Meringue Meringue Cookies Duettes, Mint
PER SERVING (7 chocolate-covered cookies): 130 calories, 5g fat, 30mg sodium, 22g carbs, 1g fiber, 20g sugars, 2g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 4*

PER SERVING (15 un-covered cookies): 110 calories, 0g fat, 20mg sodium, 27g carbs, 0g fiber, 27g sugars, 1g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 2*

"HG! We're totally confused by the above stats!" Here's the scoop: The tub is packed with mint-flavored meringue cookies, but HALF of them are dunked in chocolate. These would be GREAT little items to set out at a party -- no baking required. Have four of each for about 104 calories (PointsPlus™ value 3*). Score!

Woman`s World Magazine: How to Get Along with Anybody

2010-12-01T15:07:00.000-08:00

Hungry Girl Low Cal Caramel Pumpkin Pudding Cupcakes

2010-12-01T15:04:00.000-08:00

I found this in Woman`s World Magazine:

Divalicious Chicken Pot Pie

2010-11-15T18:00:00.000-08:00

This healthy version of chicken pot pie by the Kitchen Diva, Angela Shelf Medearis, uses sweet potatoes to provide a hearty and nutritious filling, and increases the amount of vegetables typically used in the dish. Buttermilk combined with heart-healthy biscuit mix creates a light, easy-to-prepare topping that is far lower in calories but just as flavorful as the traditional pie crust.

Ingredients
Makes 6 servings
2 tbsp heart-healthy butter blend
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp coarse, grainy mustard
1/2 cup flour
2 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken stock
2 cups water
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups (1/2-in) diced, peeled sweet potatoes
1 cup diced cooked chicken
3 cups cooked, fresh vegetables or 2 cups frozen vegetables
2 cups reduced fat all-purpose baking mix
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
Butter-flavored cooking oil spray

Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add in the olive oil. Stir in the onions, garlic, 1 tbsp of the poultry seasoning, 1/2 tsp of the salt and pepper, and the mustard. Cook for 3 minutes until the onions soften. Stir in the flour and cook stirring constantly 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in stock, water, and the Worcestershire sauce until the mixture smooth.

Bring the mixture to a boil and add in the sweet potatoes. Cook on low, stirring frequently until sweet potatoes are tender, 6 to 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken and the vegetables and remove from the pot from the heat. Spray an 8 x 11 in (2 qt) baking dish with the cooking oil. Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture into the pan.

Pre-heat the oven to 400 ° F. Whisk together the baking mix, buttermilk, egg and the remaining 1 tbsp of the poultry seasoning, and the remaining 1/2 tsp of the salt and pepper. Mix until well blended. Spoon the batter over the chicken and vegetables. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the juices bubble around the edges of the pan.

Recipe courtesy of Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva and author of The Kitchen Diva Cooks.

Brighten your Smile with a Fruit-Filled Salad

2010-10-15T17:18:00.000-07:00

I found this article in Woman`s Word Magazine.

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The Many Uses for 'Pico De Gallo'

2010-09-14T14:41:00.000-07:00

I always keep a BIG Jar of Freshly Chopped Pico De Gallo in My Fridge. Pico De Gallo is Chopped up Cilantro, Tomatoes, Onions (I prefer Red Onions) & sometimes Chopped up Jalapenos. It comes in Handy to Jazz up any Recipe or Left Overs. It adds loads of Flavor for little calories and you get a healthy dose of Fruits & Veggies!!

Avocado + Pico De Gallo with Lemon Juice & Garlic = Guacamole!
Mango or Pineapple + Pico De Gallo = a Zesty Tasty Salsa great with Chips or Fish!
Hummus + Pico De Gallo = The Best Hummus Ever to Dip with Chips or Pita!
Salad + Pico De Gallo
Steak + Pico De Gallo = the Perfect Burrito
Eggs + Pico De Gallo
Fried Potatoes + Pico De Gallo
Nachos + Pico De Gallo
Soup + Pico De Gallo for a Kick
Ground Beef + Pico De Gallo + Taco Seasoning = the Best Taco of your Life!
Pico De gallo + Cracker =great on it own
Salmon or Any Fish + Pico De Gallo
Tuna + Pico De Gallo + Lemon Pepper + Miracle Whip + Chopped Celery = Best Tuna Sandwich Ever!!
.... I can go on - tell me - what would you add to Pico De Gallo?

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Cheesburger Salad

2010-07-13T20:19:00.000-07:00

a Bowl of Cold Fresh torn up Lettuce
Crumbled up Warm Hamburger, Turkey or Veggie Burger Patty
Melted Cheese of Choice (I like Low Fat Cheddar)
Chopped up Pickles, Red Onion & Tomatoes
Top with either Mustard, Katsup, 1000 dressing or Mayo (I like either fat free Miracle Whip or 1000 dressing)

You can add Crumbled Bacon or Bacon Bits for a Bacon Burger Salad.

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2010-06-29T21:00:00.000-07:00

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Frito-Chili-Dog-Casserole from Woman`s Day Magazine

2010-06-14T19:26:00.000-07:00

1 lbs Ground Beef
4 Hot Dogs -chopped
1 onion chopped 1 cup
1 env. Dry Chili Seasoning
1 can Diced Tomatoes (14 1/2 oz)
1 can Tomato Sauce (8 oz)
1pkg (8.5 oz) Corn Muffin Mix
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
3/4 Shredding Cheddar Cheese
1 1/2 cup Frito Corn Chips

*Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees - Heat Non-stick Skillet over medium heat. Add beef, hot dogs, onion & seasoning mix, cook, stirring until beef is browned and onion is tender, 4-5 minutes.
*Stir in diced tomatoes with juices, tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water, Transfer to 2-qt baking dish.
*In another bowl, combine muffin mix, milk, egg and 1/4 cup cheese, spread over beef mixture, leaving 2 inch border -sprinkle with chips and remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly and topping is cooked through, 20-25 Minutes.

Servings: 6
Calories: 594

Add your Own Flare: Replace Can Tomato with Salsa, add Black Beans & Corn.

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Beer Recipe`s & Info

2010-05-10T20:11:00.000-07:00

Beer mixed with something
Beer is sometimes mixed with other alcoholic beverages and given nicknames. Here's a list:

Oubliette: Guinness, Cider (either Pear or Raspberry) and a Chocolate Port Float

Black and Tan: Guinness and bitter or Guinness and mild.

Black Velvet: Guinness and champagne.

Poor Man's Black Velvet: Guinness and cider.

Black Russian: Guinness and vodka

Velvet Pussy: Guinness and port.

Black Maria: Guinness and Tia Maria

Red Velvet: Guinness, cider and blackcurrant.

Red Witch: Guinness, Pernod, cider and blackcurrant.

Mother-in-law: Old and bitter.

Granny: Old and mild.

Blacksmith: Guinness and barley wine.

Boilermaker: Brown and mild.

Lightplater: Light ale and bitter.

Narfer narf: London slang for a half pint of mild and a half pint of bitter.

Narfer narfer narf: A half pint of Narfer narf (of course).

Dragon's blood: Barley wine and rum.

Dog's nose: Bitter and gin.

Snake bite: Lager and cider.

All-Irish Black and Tan (Cocktail)
Ale, Guinness
Backfire On The Freeway (Cocktail)
Bacardi 151 Proof Rum, Guinness
Belfast Carbomb #1 (Shooter)
Bailey's Irish Cream, Guinness, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlua
Belfast Carbomb #2 (Cocktail)
Bailey's Irish Cream, Guinness, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlua
Black & Tan (Cocktail)
Ale, Guinness
Black And Brown (Shooter)
Guinness, Root Beer
Black Ice (Cocktail)
Guinness, Smirnoff Ice
Black Irish (Cocktail)
Coca Cola, Guinness, Kahlua, Vodka
Black Opal #2 (Cocktail)
Angostura Bitters, Guinness, Partida Agave Nectar, Partida Reposado Tequila, Tawny Port, Water
Black Russian (Irish) (Cocktail)
Coca Cola, Guinness, Tia Maria, Vodka
Black Suede (Cocktail)
Guinness, Tia Maria
Car Bomb #1 (Shooter)
Bailey's Irish Cream, Guinness, Jameson Irish Whiskey
Car Bomb #2 (Shooter)
Guinness, Irish Cream
Car Bomb (not Irish) (Shooter)
Bailey's Irish Cream, Guinness, Kahlua
Carbomb (Shooter)
Bailey's Irish Cream, Guinness, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlua
Dave's Diesel (Cocktail)
Black Currant Cordial, Cider, Guinness, Pernod Absinthe
Fianna Pucker F**ker (Shooter)
Green Apple Pucker, Guinness, Jameson Irish Whiskey
Guiness Shandy (Cocktail)
Guinness, Lemonade
Guinness Black Velvet (Cocktail)
Champagne, Guinness
Highland Ghost (Cocktail)
Cognac, Guinness, Pepsi Cola
Irish Carbomb (Shooter)
Bailey's Irish Cream, Guinness, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlua
Original Half and Half (Cocktail)
Guinness, Lager
Purple Velvet (Shooter)
Guinness, Port
Rong's Finnigan's Wake (Cocktail)
Guinness, Kahlua
Sceptic (Cocktail)
Blue Curacao, Guinness, Kahlua, Lemonade, Vodka
The True Irish Carbomb (Shooter)
Bailey's Irish Cream, Guinness, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlua

Half & Half
Guinness & Harp A drink with many names: Arf and Arf, Long Ship, Light and Dark. Out of all the other recipes, this seems to be the second most popular. We recommend equal measures of Guinness and Harp Lager for the finest results. However, some say Guinness makes any beer better when mixed.

Black & Tan
Guinness & Smithwicks The Original...a classic layering of a pleasantly crisp pale ale - Bass, topped off with Ireland's legendary stout - Guinness. This is a perfect combination, lavishing your tastebuds with its mild yet robust flavor. The Black and Tan has been the World's favorite pint for a century and continues to be a time-honored classic.

Snake Bite
Guinness & Cider Guinness and cider. So called after an unusual event which took place in the last century. Apparently, the apple crop in the West Country was devastated by a plague of hungry snakes, which led to grave shortages. To solve this problem, the locals used Guinness to boost their meager cider rations. To their delight, they found that the dry, lively taste of the Guinness made the ideal partner for the sweet taste of their cider.

Shandy
Guinness & Sprite The practice of drinking Guinness with lemon soda is rumored to have started with the New Zealand rugby team, during a British tour. After a game, they ordered Guinness and lemon lime soda (in mistake of bitter shandy) and found it extremely refreshing. Some say this is also how they became known as All Black, but it seems most unlikely.

Midnight
Guinness & Dash of Port Guinness with a dash of port! Believed to originate from the parting of the Royal Flying Corps. It seems that after dinner, some of the officers took to drinking Guinness instead of port. The Guinness decanter was passed round clockwise. Once the two decanters happened to meet at the head of the table (Guinness at 12 o'clock). The officer in that position absentmindedly poured both drinks into his glass and found the result quite enjoyable.

Black n' Black
Guinness & Dash of Blackberry Guinness and blackberry liqueur. Recently a lot of women have taken to adding blackberry to their drinks and our black beer is no exception. They find the taste of the blackberry makes Guinness not just something they like to be seen with, but something they enjoy drinking too.

Guinness & Lime
A new variation of lager and lime. The effect, however, is quite different. The strong, distinctive taste of Guinness dominates the lime, which merely adds a touch of smoothness to the beer.

Beer Glossary
This is a list of terms used when describing beers:
Abbey
Commercial Belgian beers licensed by abbeys. Not to be confused with Trappist ales.
Adjuncts
Materials, like rice, corn and brewing sugar, used in place of traditional grains for cheapness or lightness of flavor.
Ale
The oldest beer style in the world. Produced by warm or top fermentation.
Alt
Dark brown top-fermenting beer from Düsseldorf.
Alpha acid
The main component of the bittering agent in the hop flower.
Attenuation
The extent to which brewing sugars turn to alcohol and carbon dioxide.
Beer
Generic term for an alcoholic drink made from grain. Includes both ale and lager.
Bitter
British term for the pale, amber or copper-colored beers that developed from the pale ales in the 19th century.
Bock or Bok
Strong beer style of The Netherlands and Germany.
Bottle-conditioned
Beer that undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle.
Brew kettle
See Copper
Cask-conditioned
Beer that undergoes a secondary fermentation in the cask. Known as "real ale", closely identified with British beers.
Copper
Vessel used to boil the sugary wort with hops.
Decoction mashing
A system mainly used in lager brewing in which portions of the wort are removed from the vessel, heated to a higher temperature and then returned. Improves ensymic activity and the conversion of starch to sugar in poorly modified malts.
Dry-hopping
The addition of a small amount of hops to a cask of beer to improve aroma and bitterness.
Dunkel
A dark lager beer in Germany, a Bavarian speciality that predates the first pale lagers.
Entire
The earliest form of porter, short for "entire butt".
Ester
Flavor compounds produced by the action of yeast turning sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Esters may be fruity or spicy.
Fining
Substance that clarifies beer, usually made from the swim bladder of sturgeon fish; also known as isinglass.
Framboise or Frambozen
Raspberry-flavored lambic beer.
Grist
The coarse powder derived from malt that has been milled or "cracked" in the brewery prior to mashing.
Gueuze
A blend of Belgian lambic beers.
Helles or Hell
A pale Bavarian lager beer.
Hop (Lat: Humulus Lupulus)
Herb used when brewing to add aroma and bitterness.
IBU
International Bitterness Units. An internationally-agreed scale for measuring the bitterness of beer. A "lite" American lager may have around 10 IBU's, an English mild ale around 20 units, an India Pale Ale 40 or higher, an Irish stout 55 to 60 and barley wine 65.
Infusion
Method of mashing used mainly in ale-brewing where the grains are left to soak with pure water while starches convert to sugar, usually carried out at a constant temperature.
Kölsch
Top-fermenting golden beer from Cologne.
Kräusen
The addition of partially-fermented wort during lagering to encourage a strong secondary fermentation.
Kriek
Cherry-flavored lambic beer.
Lager
The cold-conditioning of beer at around 0 degrees Centigrade to encourage the yeast to settle out, increase carbonation and produce a smooth, clean-tasting beer. From the German meaning "to store".
Lambic
Belgian beer made by spontaneous fermentation.
Lauter tun
Vessel used to clarify the wort after the mashing stage.
Malt
Barley or other cereals that have been partially germinated to allow starches to be converted into fermentable sugars.
Mash
First stage of the brewing process, when the malt is mixed with pure hot water to extract the sugars.
Märzen
Traditional Bavarian lager brewed in March and stored until autumn for the Munich Oktoberfest.
Mild
Dark brown (occasionally pale) English and Welsh beer, lightly hopped. The oldest style of beer that once derived it color from malt cured over wood fires. One of the components of the first porters.
Milk stout
Stout made with the addition of lactose, which is unfermentable, producing a beer low in alcohol with a creamy, slightly sweet character.
Pilsner or Pilsener or Pils
International brand name for a light-colored lager.
Porter
Dark - brown or black - beer originating in London.
Priming
Addition of sugar to encourage a secondary fermentation in beer.
Reinheitsgebot
Bavarian beer law of 1516 (the "Purity Pledge) that lays down that only malted grain, hops, yeast and water can be used in brewing. Now covers the whole of Germany.
Shilling
Ancient method of invoicing beer in Scotland on strength. Beers are called 60, 70 or 80 shilling.
Sparging
From the French esparger, to sprinkle; Sprinkling or spraying the spent grains in the mash tun or lauter tun to flush out any remaining malt sugars.
Square
A traditional, open fermenting vessel.
Steam beer
American beer style saved by the Anchor Brewery in San Francisco.
Stout
Once an English generic term for the strongest ("stoutest") beer in a brewery. Now considered a quintessentially Irish style.
Trappist
Ales brewed by monks of the Trappist order in Belgium and The Netherlands.
Union
Method of fermentation developed in Burton-tn-Trent using large oak casks.
Ur or Urtyp
German for original.
Weizen or Weisse
German for wheat or white beer.
Wort
Liquid resulting from the mashing process, rich in malt and sugars.

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Monday Night Dinner Left-Over Tricks

2010-03-30T19:39:00.000-07:00

As you know every Monday -I Make Dinner for Roy`s Guy Friends -who we call The LBC Wack Pack. It is always a lot of fun -but it is also Very Challenging. Roy & I are on a Budget - so I always go grocery shopping early Monday morning. I always get what is on Sale, use Coupons and use my Club Card -then figure out the menu once I get home. I am also Limited in my Menu creations. Some Guys will not eat anything containing a vegetable at all, some do not like certain spices, some do not like Olives, some do not like Mushrooms, some do not like white bread, some do not want their bread toasted, some only want their hot dog grilled -never boiled, some cannot eat dairy, some do not eat meat, some do not like pasta, some do not like rice -etc- etc. -and I have to take that into account because I cannot afford to have them throw out the food they do not eat, that is a waste of food that I cannot afford.
I learned to be limited on my experimental dishes, to keep it simple Home-cooking type meals, I never mix the veggies in the meal -to cook everything separate and let them mix it themselves. I end up with a lot of leftovers at times & gotta find ways to make the food interesting for the next few days.

This Monday I made a Crock Pot 1/2 Turkey -slow Cooked with Chicken Stock, Tons of Fresh Sliced Lemons, Onions, Garlic, Butter & Spices - Steamed Green Peas - White Cheddar Mac n Cheese -and Bakery Fresh Wheat French Bread.

Day 1 Leftovers = Indian Turkey: Plate of Peas, Mac n Cheese & Turkey with juices over it from Crock Pot (lemon/garlic/onions)-sprinkle Curry Powder, Garlic Powder, Turmeric, a dash of soy milk & hot Chili Sauce -Mix it all up & Warm it up in microwave.

Day 2 Leftovers = Ghetto Turkey Pot Pie: cover peas, mac n cheese, turkey with cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms and serve over a warm piece of the wheat french bread -kind of like a turkey-pot-pie.

Day 3 Leftovers = Asian Turkey Noodles: Turkey & Peas mixed in Top Ramien Noodles with Hot Chili Sauce.
....That's it for now -I`ll let ya know if & what the other left-overs will be.

Monday Night Dinner Feb. 1st 2010

2010-02-01T16:18:00.000-08:00

Baked BBQ Chicken
Baked Seasoned Home Fries
Steamed Yellow Corn
Baked S`mores for Dessert
(Recipes below)

Baked BBQ Chicken:
Drumsticks & thighs in a big round pan
Drizzle Olive Oil Lightly
Sprinkle Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Paprika
Pepper
Pinch of Thyme
Rosemary
Cayenne Pepper

Mix Chicken, oli & Spices all up with hands - making sure it coats all parts of each Chicken part.
Spray Baking Pan with Butter Spray - put chicken in baking pan evenlly.
Optional drizzle a bit of your favorite BBQ Sauce over chicken.
Bake in oven at 375 degrees for about 40- 60 minutes -until done - no pink - but tender & juicy

Home Fries:
Slice potatoes in thin wedges place in round bowl
Drizzle Potatoes Lighly with Olive Oil
Season Potatoes with same spices as Chicken above.
Mix with hands - saturating potatoes with seasonings & oil completely
Place potatoes in baking pan - not too deep.
Bake at 400 dgrees for about 40 minutes or more depending on the crispiness to your liking.

Baked S`mores:
Spray Baking Pan with Spray Butter
Make a layer/Bed of your favorite Graham Cracker - Cover bottom of pan
Pour in a 1/2 bag of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morssels
Pour in 1/2 bag of Mini Marshmellows
Cover with another layer of Graham Crackers
Bake at 375 degrees for about 15-20 minutes
Until ooooey-gooey -hot & Yummy - Like Me - LOL!

My Daily Grey-Mosa

2010-01-28T19:35:00.000-08:00

A Chilled Glass of Cheap Dry Champange (Andre)
A splash of Ruby Red 100% No Sugar Added Juice
(or if on hand, fresh Squeezed Ruby Red Grapefruit)

-Sometimes I like a Splash of Pineapple Juice instead of Grapefruit in my Champagne as well-

Hot Tuaca Punch

2009-12-13T12:03:00.000-08:00

Gallon of Apple Cider
Bottle of Tuaca
Bottle of Spiced Rum
Pumpkin Pie Spice (as much desired)
Cinnamon (as much desired)
Pour in Pot -heat on Stove
Warm/Hot -but no not boil -you do not want alcohol to burn away.
Serve warm -garnish w/Cinnamon Stick & Orange Slice

Cream Cheese/Salami/Pepperoncini Pin-Wheels

2009-12-12T14:51:00.000-08:00

Large Wheat Tortilla Warm but not hot
Spread Warm Low Fat Cream Cheese all over top of Tortilla
Sprinkle sliced Pepperoncini`s all over the Cream Cheese
Cover Tortilla with Salami
Roll tortilla up tightly like a cigar
Place in fridge for about 1/2 - 1 hr
Slice up to make approx 10+ pin-wheels
Serve warm or cold

Stacy Burke`s Homemade Salisbury Steak

2009-12-10T16:21:00.000-08:00

Patty Mix:
Ground Beef
Packet of Onion dip/soup Mix
Chopped Onion (optional)
Chopped Celery
Chopped Mushrooms
Raw Eggs
Crushed Crackers/Coutons or Bread Crumbs
Salt & Pepper
Garlic Powder or Fresh Garlic
Cumin
Flour for coating patties
Cooking Spray or Oil

Gravy Mix:
Beef Boulion
Water
Chopped
Red Onion
Sliced Mushrooms
Sprinkle of flour

Mix Patty Ingredients 2gether- make Patties- Coat each Patty in Flour- Coat Fry Pan in Cooking Spray or oil- brown both sides of patties.

Take Gravy ingredients-Mix 2gether-Microwave until warm-stir-pour Gravy mixture into fry pan w/patties-Cover-simmer for about 5-7 minutes-Turn Off Stove or take pan off burner-Flip over patties-let sit covered in pan for about 5-7 minutes- serve patties with spoonfull of gravy on top.....best served over Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes.

Stacy Burke`s Cucumber Salad 1 & 2

2009-12-10T16:18:00.000-08:00

The Spicy/Sweet Way:
In a Glass Jar put following ingredients:
Thinly Sliced Cucumbers (I use 3 Cucumbers)
Sliced Red Onion (I use 1/4 Red Onion)
Sprinkle a few drops of Lemon Juice
Sprinkle as Much Desired Rice Vinegar
Sprinkle a few shakes of Garlic Powder
add a Finely Chopped Cerano Chili
Sprinkle as much Desired Sugar or Sugar Subsitute (I use one 2 packets of Splenda)
a dash of Pepper a dash of Sea Salt
-Close Glass Jar with Lid & Shake to saturate Cucumbers
-let it sit in Fridge for at least one hour
-Cucumbers will be good for about a week-
but more than that- they will get soggy.

The Sweet WayIn a Glass
Jar put following ingredients:
Thinly Sliced Cucumbers (I use 3 Cucumbers)
Sliced Red Onion (I use 1/4 Red Onion)
Sprinkle as much desired Lemon Juice (I use about 8 shakes)
Sprinkle as Much Desired Balsamic Vinegar (I use about 6 shakes)
Sprinkle as much Desired Sugar or Sugar Subsitute (I use 2 packets of Splenda)
a dash of Pepper a dash of Sea Salt
-Close Glass Jar with Lid & Shake to saturate Cucumbers
-let it sit in Fridge for at least one hour
-Cucumbers will be good for about a week- but more than that- they will get soggy.