canapes recipes: November 2009

Great Recipes For Vegetarian Kids

By Mike JacksonBringing up vegetarian kids can be tough. A parent will need to make sure that their children have enough dairy and protein in their diet. Even if your child is not vegetarian but you would like him or her to eat more veggies you should make these recipes for vegetarian youngsters. Not just healthy, they are tasty and fun to make too. Vegetable curry - This can be made by

How To Make Apple Cider

By Andy GarvinApple cider is a classic New England beverage that can be consumed and enjoyed on several occasions. It's typically a holiday treat served during Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Traditionally, apple cider is made from unfiltered apple juice, often served hot and flavored with spices. If you're planning to treat your holiday guests to this delicious drink, you'll want to have

Bosch Universal Kitchen Machine: Why I am in Love With a Kitchen Appliance

By Michelle RobertIf you enjoy cooking, then you are like so many folks who absolutely love a good kitchen product or new tool! Any product that helps in cooking better, faster, or more efficiently is awesome. And it is especially nice if it is easy to clean too! This is why I was very interested to learn about the Bosch Universal Kitchen Machine. As I researched this product, I have found what

Flowers Can Taste As Good As They Look - Cooking With Flowers

By Adam FowlerNot only do flowers add a lot of flavour to your recipes but they look beautiful too. There are easy ways to add flowers to your main dishes, your soups, salads, desserts and appetisers. Cooking with flowers makes bouquets so good you can eat them. Go ahead and eat them, they are yummy. Even though not every flower you see is going to be safe to eat there are lot of flowers that

Mashed Potatoes; Easy And Delicious Side Dish For Generations

By Ben CookAlmost every household in nearly every country knows the delights of mashed potatoes. They may be called something different but they are still that creamy, luscious mounds of goodness that is very popular during Thanksgiving or any other time of the year. In the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind mashed potatoes were a major part of the plot and they are definitely a major part

Plan Thanksgiving Dinner - A Step By Step Guide

By Angela TylerPlanning Thanksgiving dinner and preparing it can be very stressful, especially if you have a large family or are expecting a number of guests. In order to make Thanksgiving more enjoyable for yourself as well as your guests, some advance planning and preparation will work wonders. Use these tips to make your holiday a stress-free, memorable occasion: 10 Days Prior To Thanksgiving

Easy Homemade Vegetarian Meals

By Kristen ThorpeVegetarian recipes give you a whole lot of options for daily meals. They are completely healthy and can be made in less time than non- vegetarian dishes. It is good sometimes to change the tastes in food that you prepare. These will be healthier than regular meals made with meat. If you want to do this more often, don't worry; some vegetables contain enough protein to provide you

Belgian Chocolate the True Chocolate Lovers Dream Come True

By Thomas CrownI love chocolate, there I said it I admit I am a chocoholic. However there is just one type of chocolate that is the true chocolate and that is Belgian Chocolate. This type is a dream come true for a true chocolate lover, in this article I will try to focus and tell you all about this treat from the chocolate gods. I know you are probably going to say that I am biased when it comes

Explore new flavors in recipes this holiday

(ARA) - Holiday tunes on the radio, mistletoe hanging in strategic locations and the scent of pine lingering in the air - it's the perfect time to get into the kitchen and discover some new cooking flavors that will keep your taste buds happy and give your house a warm, yummy smell.Not only does cooking in the kitchen gather everyone together during the holidays, but it provides the opportunity

Wholesome Cooking at Home

(ARA) - We all want to eat a nutritious diet that helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases and manage cholesterol levels. The same holds true for diabetics; in fact, many of the guidelines for a balanced diabetic diet are useful for anyone who wants to stick to a healthful diet.With all the refined sugars and processed carbohydrates found in today's grocery aisles and neighborhood markets, it's

Pumpkin for Every Occasion

By Ken KudraPumpkins are a specific type of squash in North America that is usually orange in color. In some places, however, any winter squash can be called a pumpkin. While this may be a bit confusing for those of us in North America, it is refreshing to know that there are more things to do with a pumpkin than carve it or make it into a pie. Both the pumpkin seeds and the flesh are completely

Pumpkin Soup Varieties Keep This Recipe Fresh

By Ken KudraPumpkin soup is one of those recipes that has many variations. While most people think of only classic pumpkin soup, there are many other ways to create a soup out of pumpkin. One of the easiest recipes is for a honey roasted pumpkin soup. The ingredients are drizzled with honey before roasting. Then it is made into soup. Another easy pumpkin soup variation to try is pumpkin and

Fat Burning Foods: Healthy Dishes

By John KnightA surefire way of burning fat is eating the right kind of food. By eating the right kind of food, you are able to speed up the metabolism process of your body in order to lose that extra weight. Thus, there are the so called fat burning foods. This kind of food contains special and natural ingredients that help burn unwanted fats in our body. Truly accessible, this food can be

Top 5 Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas

By Adriana NotonBecause breakfast provides people with the fuel to start the day, it is one of the most important meals of the day. Eating breakfast keeps one alert, awake, energetic, and focused. Because we all have busy lifestyles, it can often seem too time consuming to make breakfast. Fortunately, there are many quick and easy breakfast ideas that help one make time to have a good and healthy

Expresso Coffee Is A Unique Experience

By Lucia LatteThe word espresso literally means brewed for you. This drink has been around since the early'00's. Actually the term expresso coffee has been around since the'00's but the method of making coffee in the Espresso method is much older than that. There is a lot of confusion about expresso coffee regarding whether it is the method of making the coffee, or if the term pertains to the

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Slow Cooker Soups

By Ken KudraThere is something so comforting about a nice hot bowl of soup. The soup warms you, making you feel cozy. Many people are intimidated at making homemade soup, but it actually is pretty easy once you have tried it a time or two. It is even easier when you use your slow cooker. Soups for the Slow Cooker Just about any kind of soup can be made successfully in a slow cooker. If you like

Teaching The Kids To Cook? Kids Love Making Homemade Candy.

By Peter BertonichWhen school holidays come around the kids are delighted. But sometimes mom isn't so delighted. What are you going to do to keep the kids entertained these holidays? How about making some wonderful homemade candies these holidays? Everyone loves homemade candy, (well any candy really, homemade candy is just the best). Kids especially just love homemade candy, especially if they

Stock Up For the Holidays on The Tastiest Retro Candy

By Madeline SaconHarking back to the good ole days of childhood brings back so many happy memories. Tossing the ball in the park, staying up late at a friend's house, or maybe family trips spring to mind. One souvenir in particular that brought a grin to my face was reminiscing about when my friends and I might pick out our favorite candies from the neighborhood candyshop. Current day sweets

How To Make Homemade Chocolate In No Time

By Kareechy KenChocolate is a favourite and studies have shown that chocolate is an aphrodisiac. When sitting watching TV most people always have a slab of chocolate besides them to nibble on now I am going to give you a few tips on how to make homemade chocolate. The first thing you need to do is purchase all the items you will need for making homemade chocolates and can be found at any craft

Like Beer? Brew Your Own!

By Luke PorterHome brewing is something which has been popular for many years. Still, many are resolute that convenience is best for them and continue to drink only beer that they have paid for at a liquor store or at a bar. However, the thing about that kind of convenience is that you pay for it every time. It may not be much at the time, but add it up over a years worth of parties, games,

How To Cook Cod - An Excellent Fish

By James SwellingDishes made from cod fish are scrumptious, nutritious, and plain to prepare for dinner. A huge advantage is you can create a large variety, like microwave it or roast. You can garnish with vegetables or just present it alone. You will be excited to know you can add what you want to make a meal that is inimitable and luscious. With cod fish recipes nothing can go haywire. Before

Frosting Recipes, Take The Time To Make Your Own

By Maura LukeDid you know that it is an absolute waste of money to buy ready make frosting, there are so many different frosting recipes available, they look better, taste better and most of all are better for you. This is because even though frosting contains sugar, at least the home made variety does not have artificial ingredients, preservatives and goodness knows what else in it. On the

What Christmas Presents To D.I.Y.?

By Barry ChanChristmas is coming, and you must be looking for a money-saving ways to send greetings to your friends. To save money, at the same time, to show your love, homemade Christmas gift is a good choice. Making your own gifts would definitely surprise your friends and family with the originality of your gifts. Lack of ideas? Below are some suggestions that you can consider. Gift Basket -

Don't Wait to Bring the Good Ol' Days Back With Old Fashioned Candy at Old Fashioned Prices!

By Olivia BrabenntThere are not too many people in the world who can resist candy. Perhaps it's the fact that sugar is a thrill for the mouth and it gives you a temporary rush, or perhaps it reminds us of those days of our youth. Nowadays, the candy that is becoming especially preferred is old fashioned candy that was popular dozens of years ago. The sweet treats that were in their boom time

What Makes Roasted Fresh Coffee Taste So Good?

By Bart JonesHow many times have you woken up to the wonderful smell of roasted fresh coffee in the morning and there seems to be nothing that could spoil your day? What about the flip side of that? Your electricity goes out in the middle of the night and you wake up late and you don't even have the magical brew to start your day off. For some people, the right cup of coffee just makes all the

When You Want the Best, Choose a Gourmet Chocolate Gift

By Charlotte AndrewsWhen anyone hears the word gourmet chocolate it often brings a smile to person's face. That's because most of us love chocolates. Is there anyone who can resist gourmet chocolates? This alone makes chocolate one of the most desirable gift options. Even if chocolates are very popular on Valentine's Day, anyone can give chocolates for any reason and occasion. Are you giving

Pasta Maker Basics

By Gerri LauderPasta is comfort food, whether or not you grew up in an Italian kitchen. Some of my first memories are of eating spaghetti, slurping up the long noodles and licking up the sauce. The ingredients in pasta are so simple, flour, eggs, olive oil and water. How can something so simple taste so good? If you have never made your own pasta at home it is time to treat yourself. Homemade