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Posted by Jacqualine,

The Empress Josephine was known in her time as one of the most beautiful women in the world.  Coming from the island of Martinique she knew both French and island cooking very well.  When she came to France she quickly learned European cooking.  Her coffee Empress Josephine became popular all over Europe and still is.  Here is the original recipe.  Make your coffee with your usual favorite method in an Insulated Coffee Carafe. Make cocoa with your usual favorite method.  Make a mixture of one half hot coffee and one half hot cocoa.  Top the cup of liquid with sweetened whipped cream flavored with almond flavoring.

Posted by Reta,

Besides cookware like Saladmaster Waterless Cookware, other types of kitchen cooking is bakeware.  Cake, breads and other products which rise during baking, best results are often obtained in bakeware with satin-finish  bottoms and shiny sides.  Cake pans come in round, square, rectangular, or shaped.  Loaf pans  are used for yeast breads, quick breads and certain cakes.  Angel-food tube cake pans may or may not have a removable bottom. Springform pans have a side section which can be completely removed without disturbing the contents.  Jelly-roll pans are shallow rectangular pans usually i-inch deep.  Bundt pans have a center tube and are designed for elegant cakes and desserts.  The muffin pan is used or baking cupcakes, rolls, and muffins.

Posted by Lisha,

There are many Mexican recipes that are simple to prepare if you are looking for something to feed the family when you are short on time. One of the Best Easy Mexican Recipes to make is enchiladas. These are uncomplicated and very delicious.

You can make them simple with just cheese and chili or you can add in some beef or chicken to add some more protein and flavor to your enchiladas.

You can top them off with some shredded lettuce and health guacamole and you have an easy Mexican meal prepared in less than an hour that your whole family is sure to love. So the next time you find yourself struggling what to make for dinner, think about enchiladas.

Posted by Birdie,

Here are a few things to do with pound cakes after you have baked them in your beautiful hexagon cake pans.  Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for about an hour before placing them on cake racks.   Then let them cool for several hours before they are served or stored.  The length of cooling time is determined by the size of the cake.  A very large cake will need more cooling time than a smaller one.  If you are planning to serve it right away, use a very sharp knife or a serrated blade knife.  If your cake is to be stored or frozen, you must wrap it properly to prevent drying out and/or freezer burn.  Wrap it tightly in several layers of plastic wrap so that no air is left inside.  Then place the wrapped cake in a plastic food bag and close it securely.  Your cake should stay fresh in your freezer for four to six weeks.

Posted by Rayford,

I love to find examples of healthy lunch recipes that include all the essential food groups and also really taste great. It can be easy to prepare a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, especially on whole wheat bread. That I will pair with cut-up apple wedges, baby carrots and a glass of milk. Sometimes I also use leftovers from the night before as an inspiration. Our kids love wheat spaghetti with tomato sauce, not to mention meatballs and that will cover their grain, vegetable and protein for the meal. For some leftover I just sprinkle on some cheese, they can still use the extra calories, and if possible I include some fresh fruits in their lunch bag.

Posted by Somer,

Wow, the year 2010 has just flown by. I can’t believe it’s already November (November 2 – election day to be exact). I’ve also been sitting in disbelieve for the last 24 hours or so. The San Francisco Giants have actually done the seeming impossible and have won the World Series. Anyway, believe it or not, Thanksgiving will arrive in a little over 3 weeks. Me and wife will be hosting Thanksgiving Dinner this year and I’m trying to help her out this year, by learning a few holiday cookie recipes among other things and providing a few dessert dishes for consumption.

Posted by Krystal,

Every morning I need my coffee, and I’ve tried everything from instant coffee to using a fancy coffee maker. Instant was quick, but never had the right flavour. The fancy coffee makers could make anything I wanted including the rich flavoured coffees from around the world, but it specializes in making bigger batches. At least I found it too much just to make a single cup in the morning. That’s when I found out about the k cup brewer and how it easily creates your morning coffee with a touch of a button. It makes the perfect size and each k cup can make a small, medium or large coffee. I throw away the cup and no mess to clean up. Everything’s done and I can enjoy my brew.

Posted by Bethanie,

It makes a real difference to a cup of coffee to add foaming frothy creamy milk.  You only have to see how popular the coffee shops and bars are to realize this is what people expect of their coffee. 

An electric milk frother can be purchased for a few dollars or a lot more – depending on wether you want a steamer or a special foaming selection. 

For most of us the simple Aerolatte battery paddle version of this kitchen gadget is good enough to transform your black coffee into a tasty delight.

It takes but a few seconds to do and the results are quite amazing.

Posted by Josefa,

The Kitchenaid pasta attachment which you can use with your stand mixer makes preparing fresh homemade pasta very eays. Some of the other pasta machines do a great job of making pasta in various shapes, but the KPRA is one of the quickest and simplest machines to use. ITs really just a question of mixing up the pasta dough in teh mixer part, then adding the dough to the hopper from where it can be rolled, extruded an dcut into th ewahtever past ashpae you desire. Along with being delicious and tasty, fresh pasta made at home, can have all kinds of flavorings added for an extra treat.

Every week my friends and I get together for dinner.  We all take turns as the hostess so each one of us gets a turn use their own unique ideas for how to serve dinner.  Also, the hostess gets to pick the main dish to serve for dinner.  Some of my friends ideas and experiments are quite interesting.  When I went to dinner last week I was served up a nice plate of Tofu Shirataki Noodles.  As I do each week, I took a minute to smell the aroma and try to image what they would taste like.  Then I took a bite.  I definitely wasn’t disappointed, and I will definitely put more trust in my friends and their experiments.

Posted by Susann,

Are you tired of overpaying for bbq at your favorite restaurants? You will usually pay double or sometimes triple the cost of meat per pound to have someone else cook it for you than if you cooked it yourself.

You can save all the money and do your own smoked BBQ with a MasterBuilt electric smoker. You can read Masterbuilt smoker reviews and see which models are top rated and which ones to buy.

You can get started smoking your own meats, chicken, fish, vegetables, and fruits for under $200. You can infuse some mouth water mesquite flavor with wood chips in the smoker and enjoy the same great bbq you love for less.

Posted by Kristi,

Generally, the definition of cocktails has always been any drink mixed with alcohol. However, with this modern society’s love to innovate, non alcoholic cocktails are now also taking center stage and fast becoming a favorite among families.What most people love about these mocktails is the fact that it allows them to be more creative. By trying to concoct your own no-buzz cocktails, you can really have a great time mixing different ingredients. Anything from fruits like pomegranate, coconut, and raspberry to creamy beverages like chocolate and espresso can be mixed together to make one amazing mocktail that is not only satisfying, but is also healthy.Sure, you still can’t exactly make these non alcoholic cocktails dry or dirty like the real thing, but surely, in time, a way can be developed to achieve the very effect gin and martinis provide alcoholic cocktails. But while everyone’s still waiting for that ingredient to be invented and found, why don’t you just sit back and enjoy a French mocktail made of cranberry, orange, and lime juices with grenadine syrup?

Posted by Berna,

Aside from those trying to lose weight, low fat chicken recipes are also perfect for those battling with diabetes. As they are also restricted with the food they eat, chicken is one of the things they can get lots of as it is high in protein not in calories. And as these dishes come in different styles of cooking, it helps provide some range in the meals of the diabetics. You can even create a whole meal plan using chicken. For example, chicken salad (using other greens instead of macaroni) is a good suggestion for appetizers. For entrees, doing some chicken baking in meatloaf or chicken cake is also more ideal that other dishes. By not using any starchy items but keeping it packed, any diabetic will still feel full with these recipes, helping their health improve.So, if you’re trying to add some variety in your diabetic recipe book or meal plan, make sure to include low fat chicken recipes. Surely, you’ll find something in the books that are interesting enough to be considered as a finder.

Posted by Clotilde,

One of my favorite foods is seafood. It does not seem to matter what seafood it is, all seafood is very tasty. The best way to prepare it is by steaming it. It is pretty simple: plug it in, add the necessary amount of water and seasoning and a few short minutes later, perfectly steamed seafood. Steaming your food certainly beats the dirty mess of cooking it, with an electric food steamer there is no need to constantly hover over your food. You can play with your kids and when the timer goes off a wonderfully prepared meal is complete.

Posted by Jason,

The intense popularity campaigns run by environmental organizations has increased the exposure of organic products and people’s awareness about them. Organic producers and farmers worldwide now get assistance from national governments to focus on efficient chemical-free farming. The challenges of green productions are higher, the productivity lower, yet the quality of natural organic products makes all efforts worthwhile. What are the implications of green products for the consumer?

First of all, lots of people wonder where they can find natural organic products, if their local supermarket does not provide a too varied range of organic items. The local market is the best place to shop for natural organic products. Farmers now prefer to market directly; they take mail orders, they use u-pick operations and have stands at the market place. Moreover, due to the need to reach a wider market, many farmers have started to advertise online.

Posted by Dominique,

Here are 3 of the most classic and popular coffee percolators on the market today:Farberware Classic Series Stovetop Percolator This percolator is crafted from specialized-quality 18/10 stainless steel for lasting durability and beauty. It offers a four to eight cup capacity and has a sleek modern design.Cuisinart Classic 12-Cup Coffee PercolatorIt has a four to twelve cup coffee capacity and the light indicator shows when the coffee is ready to enjoy and drink. The Cuisinart classic 12-cup coffee percolator also has a comfortable handle and detachable cord. The housing of this coffee percolator is made from high quality stainless steel.Hamilton Beach Coffee PercolatorThis unique beach coffee percolator has a chrome mirror design. It also offers a coffee measurement marks, detachable cord, automatic turn off bottom and plastic handle