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To many of us, summer is an exciting season--as well as adreading one! The warm sunny weather allows for plenty oftrips to the beach or lake, outdoor barbecues that last forhours, as well as family vacations. However, the down sideis that many of these activities involve a swimsuit and/orsweltering heat. Don't get bummed out--this articlecontains a few great breakfast recipes that will not onlystart your summer day with a cool boost, but they are alsoweight-smart!SmoothiesSmoothies are a terrific treat, and a healthy one, too!With this recipe, you can the whole family can enjoy thesenaturally

Do you sometimes get a severe hankering for something gooeyand cheesy? Cheese is a very versatile component for bothmeals and snacks. Whether you want a warm cheesy dish tochase away the winter chill, or a chilled hunk of cheesestraight-up on a warm spring day, there are plenty ofrecipes to satisfy your craving. In this article, we'regoing to list three great recipes that are sure to leaveyou with a happy tummy!Cheese Stuffed Chicken BreastsIngredients:4 chicken breasts1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.2 oz of mozzarella cheese1 teaspoon chicken flavored bouillon1 teaspoon parsley1/4 cup of

Weight loss can be a very tricky feat for many of us thesedays. Whether you can't fit in time for the gym or simplycan't get motivated to give up those sticky cakes you loveso much, getting down to your dream size is not going to beeasy no matter what diet or exercise you do. However, youdon't have to completely give up the foods you love inorder to lose weight. In this article, we're going to talkabout the traditional (and healthy!) way to lose weight,although you should be warned that this is not a fad diet,nor will you lose 10 lbs in one week.If you have quite a large weight

In this review we will taste a Muscadet wine from thewesternmost part of central France's Loire Valley. In asomewhat unusual process Muscadet wines are left in contactwith their sediment to enhance their fruit and yeastyquality. Muscadet is a classic fish and seafood wine, so weare going to try some nontraditional pairings. By the way,Monsieur Sauvion is known as the King of Muscadet. And thegrape variety is known as Melon de Bourgogne.OUR WINE REVIEW POLICY All wines that we taste and revieware purchased at the full retail price.Sauvion Carte D'Or Muscadet, 2007 12.% alcohol about $9Let

The British have many fantastic traditional desserts that,unfortunately, many of us outside of the Isles haven't hadthe pleasure of tasting. 'Until now. We're going to talkabout four terrific dessert recipes that are sure to haveyou drooling by the end of the article. They don't takemuch to make and are fairly easy to prepare. Hope you enjoy!Lemon CurdIngredients:3 large lemons3 beaten egg yolks4 oz butter1 1/2 cups sugar1. Wash the lemons well and grate the rinds. In a doubleboiler, squeeze and strain the lemon juice, then add gratedpeel, sugar, butter, and beaten egg yolks.2

Are you finding that spaghetti night seems to be a gettinga little dull? There are plenty of ways that you can stillhave "Italian" night without resorting to the same oldspaghetti recipe. Italians are famous for their pastarecipes, and boy do they have a variety of them! 'So whylimit yourself to one dish when there are hundreds tochoose from? This article features a few easy pasta recipesthat will bring a little flair to your former spaghettinight.LasagnaIngredients:12 lasagna noodles1 lb Italian sausage3/4 lb lean ground beef16 oz ricotta cheese3/4 lb sliced mozzarella cheese3

The world of technology is ever expanding, and thankfullythese technological advances have spilled over into theculinary world in the form of appliances. The availabilityand variety of appliances are vast, with new inventions andimprovements popping up every day! In this article, we'regoing to talk about a few appliances that aren't newinventions by any means, but have been improved nearlybeyond recognition!Slow CookerThe slow cooker is a pretty basic appliance. It consists ofan electric housing unit (usually metal) in which a largeceramic pot is inserted, complete with lid. Slow cookersare

Mobility shops are dedicated to freedom of individuals whoare mobility challenged. These shops are set up to be asupplier provider of every type of equipment available tomobility challenged individuals. These shops realize theimportance of the mobility challenged person to beself-reliant.Most mobility shops stock everything that an individualwould need to be self-reliant. This can include everythingfrom crutches and walking sticks to adjustable beds, rampsand mobility chairs. Ability jobs do more than sellproducts that provide a service to those in need. Theprofessional staff of these shops are

Finding tasty new vegetarian recipes is certainly no easytask. Whether you adhere to a strict vegetarian diet, aretesting the waters, or simply fancy a meal without meat, itcan be quite a challenge to find a vegetarian-friendly dishthat is bursting with flavor. Yet, I have four recipes herefor you that are heavy in the taste department and are sureto leave your tummy happy!Vegetarian Spaghetti1 lb spaghetti noodles2 (8 oz) cans tomato puree sauce1 cup broccoli florets1 can corn (drained)1 cup sliced carrots1 cup sliced mushrooms1. Cook the noodles as usual by boiling a large pot oflightly salted

Are you tired of sneaking bites of sweets only to be leftfeeling guilty? You should know that you can still enjoy anice treat without having to experience any guilt, and toprove it, you will find four low-fat recipes in thisarticle that are big on flavour and won't cause yourwaistline to grow! In fact, your family won't even guessthat these recipes are low in fat, which means thateveryone can enjoy these tasty desserts.Apple and Fig Compote6 large (baking) apples6 dried figs1 cup water1 cup brown sugar6 whole cloves1 cinnamon stickRind of 1 lemonIn a saucepan, bring the water and sugar

The countdown to your traditional Thanksgiving dinner isstarting, just 5 days away so I wanted to make sure to giveyou this gluten free dairy free, vegan pumpkin pie custardrecipe. It's quick and easy to make and if you don't tellanyone the custard is gluten free dairy free, vegan pumpkinpie custard they will never know.Gluten Free Dairy Free, Vegan Pumpkin Pie Custard(Note: This recipe makes 8 servings. Also, you can pourthe pumpkin custard directly into a 9" Pyrex baking dish ifyou prefer a "pudding" style pie.)1½ cups of soymilk4 tablespoons cornstarch1

When the cold weather comes creeping in, one of the firstfoods we go in search of is something warm and savory; adish that you can leave in the pot or slow cooker all dayand munch on whenever you're peckish. Soups, stews, andchili are on the top of the list for such dishes, as theyare both hardy and deliciously warm! In this article wehave a few recipes that are bound to add a little warmth tothe winter months ahead.English Beef StewIngredients:stewing beef (as much or little as you like)2 turnips (peeled, chopped)3 parsnips (chopped)3 large carrots (chopped)5 large potatoes (peeled, chopped

Okay, I couldn't resist one last minute idea for aThanksgiving dessert. This easy Thanksgiving recipe issimple to make. It is a pumpkin cupcakes recipe that takesjust minutes but is delicious and will impress your guests.One of the concepts I discuss in Budget Bash is to makeyour parties as stress free as possible. This Thanksgivingdessert is an easy Thanksgiving recipe and I made thesecupcakes just a few weeks ago and they came out great.This pumpkin cupcakes recipe I picked up from Real SimpleMagazine and modified it slightly.1 18.5 oz box of yellow cake mix (plus the ingredientscalled

Sometimes a nice chilled salad is just the thing to hit thespot. Other times, a salad makes a great compliment to amain dish. Whether you just want a quick snack or a uniquecourse for a meal to impress friends or family, you shouldstart by opening your mind to new recipes. What better wayto impress your friends' tummies (and your own!) than toserve something different? To get you started, this articlehas four recipes for simple yet unique salads that you arebound to love!Spinach and Cranberry Salad1 lb spinach, rinsed and torn into pieces1 cup dried cranberries2 tbsp minced onion3/4 cup almonds

Are your taste buds dying to try something that's justkickin' with flavor? Introduce your mouth to the succulenceof Cajun food. "Cajun food" can be traced back to roughlythe 1770's when the French-speaking Canadians were deportedto the Acadiana region of Louisiana. As the Cajuns had tomake do with whatever meat and vegetables were available atthe time, most of their dishes were seafood-based. Read onfor a few terrific recipes that will awaken your taste budsand have your stomach purring with satisfaction!Catfish Gumbo1 lb catfish fillets (cut into 1 inch chunks)2 cups water1