67 worth the effort Recipes

fresh ground black pepper, paprika, turbinado sugar, salt, dry mustard, cayenne, pork shoulder (boston butt), dry rub seasoning, use remaining rub, cider vinegar, fresh ground black pepper, salt, worcestershire sauce, paprika, cayenne

raw unsalted pistachios, fresh thyme leave, chopped fresh rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, coarse salt (kosher or sea), fresh ground black pepper, lamb racks , frenched (8 chops), pancetta , thin slices, cut into 1-inch-wide strips, scallions, white and tender green parts, trimmed

meatless spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, drained, burgundy wine, brown sugar, garlic cloves, minced, italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, raisins, sliced fresh mushrooms, onion, chopped, eggs, lightly beaten, cartons (15 oz each) ricotta cheese, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, grated parmesan cheese, frozen cheese ravioli, thawed, shredded parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, cut in half, shredded monterey jack cheese, tomatoes, sliced

balsamic vinegar, prepared pesto, olive oil, divided, honey, salt, pepper, uncooked penne pasta, sliced fresh mushrooms, red onion, chopped, sweet red pepper , julienned, green pepper , julienned, fresh baby spinach, cubed cooked chicken breast, tomatoes, halved, crumbled feta cheese or 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

dry fettuccine pasta, olive oil, red bell pepper, diced, baby spinach leaves, shredded white cheddar cheese, freshly ground black pepper to taste

everywhere you look , there is a lot of emphasis on cutting the fat out of our daily diets, but who wants to cut out the fat if it means cutting out the flavor when it comes to baking, there is a way to cut down on your fat intake without changing the ingredients in your favorite recipes. if you switch to nonstick silicone bakeware, you can cut down on your fat intake with minimal effort. because the bakeware is nonstick, you never have to use butter, shortening, or grease on your pans or sheets to ensure easy food removal., first silicone items made exclusively for baking were small silicone mats that fit nicely on your cookie sheet and allowed you to bake cookies with out greasing the cookie sheet or worrying about the bottoms getting burned. these little mats were a huge success and stores were hard pressed to keep them in stock., as the popularity of these mats grew , manufacturers decide to explore the idea of making more bakeware from silicone. they began making spoons, spatulas, and whisks that could withstand high heats and could be used with nonstick cookware with no fear of ruining the coating. silicone utensils were the perfect choice for candy making or any other project that required a boiling and sticky liquid to be stirred., kitchen supply manufacturers also introduced silicone potholders and oven gloves. because they can withstand heats up to 500 degrees, they are the perfect insurance that you won tsp get burned when you pull a hot dish from your oven. they don tsp conduct heat the way that a cloth potholder does and they are much sturdier and easy to keep clean than traditional potholders. home canners fell in love with silicone baker s mitts because they could actually reach into a pot of boiling water to remove a hot jar of food once it was done processing. as an added bonus these durable potholders do double duty as lid grippers making opening jars a snap., once silicone hit kitchens in the form of baking mats , utensils, and pot holders, kitchen experts began to see the potential of this material in everyday baking. suddenly almost any type of bakeware that could traditionally be found in stainless steel, aluminum, glass, or stoneware was being offered in brightly colored silicone. stores began selling muffin tins, bread loaf pans, cake pans, and pie pans. the most popular pieces tend to be the specialty designed cake pans that allow you to make cakes shaped like everything from roses to pumpkins. they even have mini cake pans that make individual, fancy shaped cakes., popularity of silicone bakeware skyrocketed as cooks began to see the benefits of using this material in their kitchens. foods pop out of silicone pans with amazing ease. you never need to grease, flour, or even use cooking spray on a silicone pan and that adds up to lots of calories and fat grams saved with each meal. because silicone is very flexible, it is easy to bend and twist it so that cakes and breads pop out easily. you never have to force baked goods out of the pan, so they retain there shape and you don tsp see a lot of split and broken cakes., silicone is a bakers dream when it comes to making evenly cooked delicacies. the material distributes heat evenly, so you never end up with a cake that is burned around the edges and still not cooked in the middle. it also cools down quickly ensuring that your foods will not continue cooking and possibly drying out once you remove them from the oven., because silicone is nonstick , cleanup is a breeze. a little soap and water and any crumb left on your bakeware disappears. it is nonporous, so it never retains any odors from the foods you cook. completely versatile it goes from oven to table to freezer and can even be thrown in the dishwasher. once you are done cleaning it, storage is a snap. with its flexibility, you can twist it, bend it, fold it or mash it up so it can fit in the smallest of drawers or cupboards., if you haven tsp tried silicone bakeware , add a piece or two to your kitchen. you will be surprised at its quality and flexibility.

dried flat rice noodles, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, white sugar, oyster sauce, asian chile pepper sauce, divided, chicken stock, vegetable oil, chopped garlic, shrimp - peeled and deveined, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes, eggs, beaten, bean sprouts, green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces, chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped fresh cilantro, lime, cut into 8 wedges, bean sprouts

fish, tilapia, salt, hot pepper sauce, cilantro cream sauce, cream cheese, softened, chopped fresh cilantro, mayonnaise, plain greek yogurt, lime juice, beer batter, flour, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper to taste, ground black pepper, dark beer, peanut oil for frying, flour tortillas, head cabbage, finely shredded, prepared salsa, chopped fresh cilantro, limes, quartered

butter or 3 tsp margarine, divided, chicken breast, cut into chunks, leeks, sliced ,2 cups worth, potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks, green pepper, diced, paprika, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, fresh corn kernels, tabasco sauce, salt, half-and-half

gelatin powder (if you buy knox gelatine, each 1 of the 4 envelopes is 2 tsp worth.), heavy whipping cream (shake container well before pouring), sugar, vanilla extract, buttermilk (shake well before pouring. i only buy marburger gourmet , which is available at), fresh raspberries (strawberries or blueberries) (optional)

beef tenderloin or 1 kg boneless beef sirloin, cut into 4 steaks, soya sauce, brown sugar, sake , rice wine or 3 tbsp sherry wine, garlic, crushed, ginger, spring onions, cut into 4 cm lengths, sesame seeds, head garlic, peeled, fresh ground black pepper, toothpicks

ground beef, onion, chopped, butter or 4 tbsp margarine, whole cardamom seeds, garlic clove, chopped, tomato paste, sour cream, curry powder, salt, cayenne pepper (optional), bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cooked rice, warm, peanuts, chopped, raisins, pineapple, banana, coconut, orange section, chutney (any flavor )

sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, crushed pineapple (drained well ), chopped pecans, carton cool whip, frozen, maraschino cherries, drained well, cooked pie shells or 1 graham cracker pie crust

cream cheese, deviled ham, sharp cheddar cheese, grated, green onion, sliced, dill pickles, diced, tomato, diced, lettuce, shredded or 1/4 cup fresh spinach, black olives, salt, pepper, cayenne, fajita-size flour tortillas

dried pinto beans rinsed and picked over, water, white onions chopped, chili powder, barbecue sauce, ketchup, prepared mustard, hot red pepper sauce

whole wheat flour, soy milk (vanilla is tasty, regular milk is fine too), aluminum-free baking powder, raw turbinado sugar (or sub 1tbsp reg/1 tbsp brown), worth or ener-g egg replacer, or just 1 good ol egg, fine ground sea salt, safflower oil, nanner (banana), apples (i use fuji)

minced fresh garlic ., boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes, fresh bite size broccoli florets, oil packed sun dried tomatoes, drained , julienne, reserve 1 tbsp of the oil., chopped fresh roma tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes (optional, i like it hot ), freshly grated mozzarella cheese (buy good cheese and grate it yourself, there is a difference), freshly grated parmesan cheese (not the stuff in the green can, grate some fresh off of a block yourself, you will be pleasantly rewarded for your effort)

new potatoes, carrots, trimmed and cut on the bias into 3/4-inch lengths, radishes, trimmed, green beans, trimmed, white onions , with green tops if possible, fresh peas in the pod (to give about 2 cups shelled), extra-virgin olive oil, lightly packed fresh herbs including basil , chives, savory, anise, hyssop, tarragon, fleur de sel (or sea salt) to taste