canapes recipes: 2010

Banoffee Pie Recipe

A couple of years ago, we went on a tour of England, Scotland and Wales. While touring, we had an opportunity to enjoy a slice of "Banoffee" pie - a combination of bananas and a carmel/toffee in a graham cracker crust. I found this recipe, which is very much like the pie that we had for dessert at a pub in Edinburgh. Hope you enjoy it too!
Ingredients14 oz Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 cu

How To Get Smooth Icing On A Cake

By Theresa HappeFor beginner cake decorators, one of the hardest things to overcome is uneven icing. It takes some practice to attain a nice smooth finish to the buttercream on the cake. Chill the cake before you start frosting. A warm cake is more apt to break apart. Chill before and after filling it. Often, if you frost the cake right after you fill it, later on the filling will bulge out of

How To Make Buttermilk From Milk

By Yc SimThere are 2 ways to make buttermilk, and they will produce 2 different outcomes. The first outcome you will get is a substitute for buttermilk, which will taste equally great; however the texture will be slightly different. The second outcome will be of course, the real buttermilk, fresh and ready-made. Since the 1st way is the easiest, I will start from it. 1st Recipe (To get a

Great Recipes For Every Dish

By Adriana NotonBoring meals can come alive with new recipes. Or you can try a completely different one, for a change. Or they can be tucked away in your collection for a special meal in the future. Two or more ingredients makes a recipe. But some are so involved, you wish you never began cooking them. The ingredients go on forever. Some are as easy as stirring two ingredients together, and

Adding Chocolate (Cacao) To Your Diet -- Get the Healthiest Form!

By Loise HarrisonWe'll all cherish the day we learned chocolate was good for us. Maybe a few naysayers still remain skeptical, but study after study is proclaiming the health benefits, both mental and physical, of chocolate. Even the Life Extension Foundation includes chocolate extract in their flagship vitamin formulas. Many folks are switching from their daily dose of coffee to a cup of hot

Tips For Gluten Free Cooking

By Wendy MackersonA disorder in the digestive system that affects children and adults is celiac disease. Any food that contains gluten will damage the small intestine and it interferes with the absorption of the nutrients in the food. The protein in the certain grains is disastrous to a person's condition. Gluten in the smallest form can cause health problems. Gluten is found in barley, wheat,

Tips To Create A Quick And Healthy Weight Loss Diet Plan

By Ricardo D ArgenceIf you want an effective rapid weight loss diet, you should establish a plan that encompasses the factors and activities associated with such diet. This is to ensure you are doing things the right way; otherwise, you can be led to serious health problems when your method of dieting is inappropriate to your body capabilities. The following are factors that should be considered

Should You Invest in a Copper Cookware Set?

By Rahmah MaqsoodIf you glance at any home decorating magazine, you might see quite a few pictures of gorgeous designer kitchens that all show one item in common: copper cookware. Copper is solidly made, refined, and absolutely gorgeous when nicely polished, so copper clad cooking pots are normally displayed in kitchens which are built to impress. Copper pots and pans additionally make state of

If You Like Spaghetti Carbonara Then You'll Like This !

By Steve S LobstonSpaghetti, Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish based on eggs, pecorino romano, guanciale, and black pepper. The dish was established in the middle of the 20th century. The recipes vary, though all agree that cheese (Parmesan, pecorino, or a mixture), egg yolks (or whole eggs), cured fatty pork, and black pepper are fundamental. The pork is fried in fat (olive oil or lard); a

Chinese Clay Tea Sets: Yixing

By Gavin ColemanWithout a doubt, clay pots brew the best tea ever. Quite probably the oldest known method of brewing tea, but definitely one of the most lovely and practical ways to this day. Clay tea sets are valued all over the world for their special place in tea culture; one of beauty, design and taste. What makes clay tea sets unique, is that the clay is very porous, as opposed to bone

Wonderful Healthy Protein Shake Recipes To Make Everyone's Night

By Thaya KareesonPeople are becoming more and more health-conscious. With this growing awareness of what good health can do for the average person, more and more people are working out, every day. Strenuous workouts can cause muscle depletion. One way to resolve or avoid loss of muscle mass is to enjoy some really great protein shake recipes. One protein shake recipe that actually won a

Excellent Red Wines Available In The Market

By Jack TurnerRed Wine is an excellent beverage which is made from the cultivars of European grape. Red wine has various health advantages and it can be very good for all the heart patients. Red wine includes numerous different wines with great flavor and hue. Red wine is manufactured after crushing and fermenting the skin and the body of high quality grapes. The grapes which are used for red

Delicious Worry Free Healthy Recipes For Those With Allergies

By Chris ChanningFinding allergy free recipes is comparable to finding a needle in a haystack. It's often difficult and frustrating. Many people are allergic to some of the biggest allergens such as soy (even hidden soy), wheat, dairy, and nuts. These things are usually hidden inside foods too, so even if it isn't obviously one of the above, it could be lurking in breads and soups, and even candy

What Are The Benefits Of A Natural Diet?

By Jose AndresA good health is based on the consumption of natural foods that provide the nutrients necessary for a good balance in the body. A high dose of energy is lost every day by the body, which fights against toxic substances. Choosing to follow a natural diet is the best you can do to eat healthy. By consuming natural foods, the harmful effects of chemical pollution are reduced. The

The Great Versatility Of Tupperware

By Mary GlennTupperware can be a great asset to anyone's kitchen. This is because it is great for both leftover food and for keeping food fresh. It is the perfect kitchen storage container because it is very convenient and durable. The versatility of Tupperware lies in the various types of containers that are available. There are small containers (great for a single serving of leftovers), as

Healthy Recipes For Any Lifestyle

By Adriana NotonAre you concerned about what you put in your mouth? Would you like to eat better healthier food, but do not know where to start? Well you are not alone! There is nothing to worry about. Healthy recipes are now very easy and accessible. There are various ways to ensure you are eating healthy. You are getting up. You need to get to work, to feed the kids; basically you are in a

What Are the Benefits of Stick Packs?

By Arnold ThorstadStick packs have brought a new portability to the market. Sometimes known as On-the-Go or "single serve", stick packs provide a different kind of food packing. Stick packs derive its name from its long, skinny shape that seems like a stick of gum. Stick packs are made from a flexible foil that's filled vertically and sealed at both ends and down the back to form a little pouch.

Exotic And Attractive Gifts For Every Wine Lover

By Jack TurnerThere are various exotic wine making kits and attractive wine accessories available in the market that can really be very good for all the wine lovers. Wine enthusiasts really adore all the things that are related with different types of wines. These days you will find special wine glasses, wine racks, bottle openers, decanters, wine clip and many more wine accessories which can

What You Need To Know About Methods To Use Olive Oil To Maintain Your Health

By Phil ZertiskyOlive oil has recently started attracting a lot of attention from scientists and the medical profession. There have been many compounds and nutrients which are found in this amazing oil that can help your entire body stay as healthy as possible. Now, experts have found a number of different elements in this oil which can heal damage on a cellular level and help prevent diseases

Health And Fitness Information - What Is Right For You?

By Ali BautistaHow many diets do you think are currently being marketed in the health and fitness industry? How many conflicting theories do they rest upon? Now ask one more question: how can they all be accurate at once? It turns out the information boom that our modern culture is now enjoying is too much of a great thing. When there are millions of websites, books, and other products aimed at

Host An Online Nationwide Tupperware Party.

By Lukas JonesHow do you store left over food? What products do you use when preparing food? What kind of dishes do you use? Do you use cheap plastic containers to store food. Do you serve your family dinner on cheap plastic dishes? Besides looking cheap these containers wont last very long. To get a product that really lasts, you will want to shop on the Tupperware website to order to get great

Important Factors To Consider While Selecting the Conveyor Chain Most Appropriate to Your Application

By Paul TimmermanConveyor chain is used throughout the world in a wide range of applications varying from sprinkler movement in the agriculture industry to moving vehicles on a production line in an automotive assembly plant. If something requires conveyance from point "A" to point "B" continually, whether it is being assembled, painted, washed, inspected, or stored for future use, chances are

Cooking With Charcoal Lighter Fluid Can Be Good Or Bad

By Mario FreiAs humans, we all make mistakes. It is human nature to do so, and cannot be prevented each and every time. When it comes to barbequing, this rule is no different. We often make mistakes that we do not even realize until we taste our food. Some mistakes just mean that the food you cook is not going to taste very good, while others could potentially mean a trip to the hospital, or a

Various Healthier Food Ideas

By Adam WelshTaking care of your body is as important as it's ever been. People are adamant about the benefits of maintaining a healthy diet, and junk foods have been shunned due to the damage they can do to the body. Recently, I made the switch to a diet that consisted of wholly organic foods. There are many reasons that I chose to do this, and I couldn't have made a better decision. Here are

Ex Display Kitchens If You Are Considering Selling Your Home

By Tracy KirklandEx display kitchens are a great way to save money. There are many companies that need to sell their display kitchens at reduced prices because sales are bad. If you are looking to remodel your kitchen this is a great time to do so. Because you can get some great deals and you can greatly improve the value of your home. If you are thinking of selling your home you can improve the

Drop Inches Off Your Waist With This Basic Strategy

By Sam BreesI get a big kick out of all of the fads that come and go in the weight loss world. There are literally thousands of plans that promise to alter your body as long as you stick to them religiously. There are diets that are said to take advantage of the body's mechanics, somehow leading it to believe that it needs to start burning fat on its own. Whether these things actually work or

Oven Gloves, Mitts, And Potholder Options

By Tom WattisA simple set of oven gloves, mitts, or potholders are fantastic for carrying sizzling baking trays, pots or pans from an oven or hob. Oven gloves, in a resilient 100% cotton or Kevlar cotton material are equipped to protect against heat, steam, and in a material that is stain resistant to function inside the most stressful of kitchens. A paid of gloves with two mitts usually comes

How To Eat To Lose Weight

By Yong QiangThere is no need of wondering on losing weight. Some times you may be familiar with Jennie's story. She always had a little food to stay slim which you may think as impossible. It is not essential to have little food like a rabbit to reduce weight. This is a fake idea of most people. There is no harm in having a reasonable quantity as well as quality food. The reduction should be in

Thousands Of Americans Have Undergone These Two Weight Loss Surgeries

By Ines DannerAre you looking to lose weight? If you are, you likely already know that you have a number of different options. For instance, you can go about losing weight naturally, with the use of exercise and healthy eating. You can also lose weight with the assistance of weight loss products, like diet pills. Another option that you have is weight loss surgery. Although all of the previous

Baby Allergies - 3 Common Symptoms That Can Be Caused by Food

By Tess RaineyThis article will discuss baby allergies and 3 common symptoms that certain foods can cause. If you suffer from any of the below symptoms, you may not know that these symptoms might be caused by having a hidden food allergy. 1. Eczema: When your skin is dry and itchy you don't usually associate this symptom with an allergy to food. But it is very common for this skin problem to be

Not All Individuals Are Candidates For Weight Loss Surgery

By Niki WendlerIf you are looking to lose eighty pounds or more in weight, did you know that you may be a candidate for weight loss surgery? More importantly, you may be wondering if weight loss surgery is worth the money. If that is a question that you would like answered, you will want to continue reading on. In short, the question as to whether or not weight loss surgery is worth the money

Waffles For Breakfast - Oh Boy!

By Ben CookAny mother knows that on weekends their kids are going to want waffles or pancakes for breakfast. After the hustle and bustle of the week is over, it is nice to sit down with the family and have a good old breakfast. One can find many different variations of waffles that can be made. All will be gobbled up by your willing taste testers. For example, these treats are typically made on

Do You Really Know What Is In Your Acai Juice?

By Mark BerryAcai berry juice has been around for quite a while and in recent years has become more popular. You owe it to yourself to give it a try if you have not tried it before. However, there are a few things or facts you should be aware of when you purchase this wonderful juice. Acai has high amounts of antioxidants which are thought to help aide off illnesses and disease. Not only is it

Discover The Handiness Of Computerized Can Openers Compare To Regular Ones

By Brent ArcherManual can openers are generally inexpensive, but you also get what you paid for. It's a lot more tough to maneuver. It is primarily manipulated along with your hands, getting force from the quantity of work that a user exerted or applied. Some other disadvantage of those labor-intensive can openers is its propensity to jam and stick easily. Nowadays the market is presented with

Drink This, Not That!

By Jermaic HonsherAs people become more concerned about healthy food choices, healthy drinks should be viewed as equally important. The next time you need to quench your thirst, reach for these healthy options: Water. Your body needs to stay well-hydrated in order to function normally. Drinking water helps regulate your body temperature, so it is very important to drink water during exercise.

Training Needed To Become A Los Angeles Caterer

By Brook HarowitzWhen you are looking at becoming a Los Angeles Caterer there is a wide variety of different skills and education that you will need. With this industry growing at an astonishing rate you will be able to begin your own catering service with just a little capital investment. Once you have the history and regulations you will then need to devise a business plan. This is the very

Sugar Prices Soar

By Lei LiSugar is an informal term for class of edible crystalline substances, mainly sucrose, lactose, and fructose.They have characteristically a sweet flavor. In food, sugar almost exclusively refers to sucrose, which primarily comes from sugar cane andsugar beet. Excessive consumption of sucrose has been associated with increased incidences of type 2 diabetes, obesity and toothdecay.Sugar

Various Fat Burning Foods On The Bridge To Being Healthy

By Thaya KareesonTrying to diet doesn't work. But eating healthy and changing the way you think about foods does. You can find many fat burning foods that are not only good for you but taste good too. You can have some great meals and be fighting fat in the process. If you work your way around the supermarket or the farmer's market you can start in the fruit section and pick up some apples. They

Must-haves For Your Crockpot Store Cupboard

By Jayne FaircloughThe best thing about slow cooking is the way that you can throw a delicious meal together with just a few ingredients from the store cupboard. Your slow cooker will pay for itself very quickly. The hours you save when you are cooking your meal makes it priceless. But, if you want to make slow cooking part of your regular diet, then it pays to have a some staples to keep in

Soups for an Easy Meal

By Kristen ThorpeYou can't beat the versatility of a good bowl of soup. People love the many tastes and textures soup offers, and lest we forget, there's also the classic comfort factor. Not just for winter, soup is actually favored year round. And your thick, hearty soups are a meal all alone. If you don't feel like hot soup, why not try nice chilled fruit soup instead. Here is some soup basics

Quick And Easy Dinner Recipes

By Jennifer JoyFor most families, dinner is one of the most significant meals. It is where most family members have the time to eat together and talk about the day's event. Dinner will not be complete without a healthy and heart warming food. Rather than bringing home ready for eating food, it is still best if you could prepare home cooked food for dinner to the delight of the whole family.

Weekly Meal Planner

By Martha EllaMany folks are using blank meal planners nowadays. You could be asking what they are. Well let's take a minute and look into these handy household helpers and see what they are all about. Blank meal planners enable someone to arrange the meals that are going to be had in the home for days or weeks at a time. They will help you when it comes to your food shop shopping as you'll know

Fondant vs. Gum Paste

By Theresa HappeIf you've never used them before, you probably couldn't tell fondant from gum paste. Both are used to make all kinds of cake decorations, but there are times when one is more appropriate than the other. Fondant, not gum paste, is used to cover cakes. There are a variety of different recipes, but most rolled fondant consists of powdered sugar, unflavored gelatin, water,

Fruit Salad - Healthy Food That Tastes Good

By Rodolfo S. CummingsIf you talk about healthy yet mouth watering nibbles, then you surely can't miss out on the fruit salads. Fruit salad is the ideal option to go for vis nibbles as they're the yummiest of all snacks. In addition it doesn't bring along the problem like calories as is the case with other nibbles. Fruit salads can offer the required taste only when prepared in the correct

The Best Waffle Recipe To Make Waffles From Scratch

By Ben CookI could assume that by you reading through this article, you are looking for an effective and tasty waffle recipe to make delicious breakfast treats from scratch. I have decided to give you one recipe, complete with an in depth, step-by-step approach to creating these culinary treats without too much trouble or ingredients. This recipe is something that you can prepare anytime, and

Apple Crisp: The Secret Background of an American Classic

By Milly HillsNothing asserts fall like apple crisp, the warm cinnamon scent and sweet apples as much a part of autumn for many people as red leaves and cold weather. Or, presumably, it reminds you of highschool cafe, where a very sad and soggy version of apple crisp is a common staple of lunchtime. Apple crisp, or apple crumble if you're from the United Kingdom, appears like the type of old

How The Crepe Is Used In French Cooking

By Claire BenoitFrench cooking is seen by many as beyond the skills of the average cook. Yet many of these culinary concoctions have gained popularity worldwide because of their versatility and universal appeal. One that comes to mind is one of France's most popular dishes, the crepe. Mostly known as a dessert snack, this ultra thin pancake wrap can be served in several different of ways, and as

Health Food Surprise - Hot Chocolate!

By Ellie ChecchinHot chocolate was a in style beverage as far back as 2000 years ago. The Mayans and also the Aztecs believed that chocolate was a food taken from Paradise and given to man by the god Quetzalcoatl. Chocolate was thought-about a powerful a drink and so the nobility served it in golden cups that were thrown away after the chocolate was consumed. Those ancient people believed that

How to Plan a Diabetic Menu - Adapting Regular Meals to Your Diet

By Leslie BogaertsIf you've been diagnosed with diabetes it's important to remember that managing diabetes is all about control. With your medication, the right workout plan and a smart diabetic menu your life can go back to normal. You can control your diabetes through your food choices and a comprehensive exercise plan. Let us show you the best ways to create your diabetic menu. The first

Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Looking for something different to make for dinner? Here is a shrimp scampi recipe that your family and friends will love, and it is simple and fast to prepare. Enjoy!Shrimp Scampi8 ounces angel hair pasta1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning1/4 cup chopped green onions, divided1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided1 pound

Easy Recipes That Can Feed A Family

By Adriana NotonWith our lives becoming much busier these days, it can be difficult to find the time to make meals. Because feeding a family can be a time consuming task, many people are now looking for easy and quick to make recipes. Fortunately, there are many great easy recipes one can make for the entire family. Below are a few easy recipes one can make to feed their family. Orange Chicken

A Pasta Meal in a Flash, Quick and Easy Recipes

Pasta meals are pretty easy to cook. The pasta itself just needs to be placed in boiling water and can be cooked in 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the type of pasta of course. And while the pasta is boiling you can already prepare your desired sauce, whether it may be tomato based, pesto or cream based, you can be finished in now time. You can have a pasta meal in a flash, provided you know what

Cooking and Weight Loss

By Lisa WoodCommon opinion is that weight loss is boring and asks too much from you or that you have to say goodbye to your favourite meals almost for forever. It can be different and not boring at all. You can still eat tasty dishes by replacing certain products with others and by improving them using different techniques. Knowing the right things you can still enjoy your food and lose weight.

Dr Atkins Low Carb Diet Recipes

By Joy MitchellSo you're going on the Atkins Diet. It's not necessarily your first diet and until you try this, you can't be certain that it will be your last dieting attempt. Everything you've attempted so far has failed you and you're on the verge of giving up dieting altogether. Of course, this has been the case many a time before and yet you've still found yourself trying diet after diet

Creative Cooking For A Vegan Diet Plan

By Ben PateWhen cooking a strict vegan diet plan, it will be important to do some research on the types of substitutes that can create the flavor you want in a quick and easy way. Vegans do not eat any foods that are made from animals or animal products. This include honey and foods that you may not think had animal products used in their processing. When cooking for a strict vegan vegetarian

Quick And Easy Dinner Recipes

By Veronica MiltonDo you have the skills to help you transition from drive thru mind-set to preparing full family dinners? Yes, I laughed at this concept too. The entire idea that I could have the time or energy to make dinner for my family each day is laughable. Then I started implementing these tips and our family life really changed. I want to share with you how to make quick and easy dinner

The List Of Health Benefits Of Red Wine

By Thomas SinclairRed wine has been enjoyed by people for the past hundreds and hundreds of years. Many doctors recommend that a person drink one glass per day to keep their health in good condition. If we look at the benefits of red wine, you will find several examples of its healing properties. The process of making wine is relatively easy. A winery picks the grapes when they are ripe. The

How To Cook A Stress Free Meal

By Michael MancienneCreating a meal that pleases your family or friends can be an exhausting experience. Then there's the cleaning up afterwards! Preparation and planning, as with other tasks, are perhaps the the most important aspects. These simple, yet effective suggestions, will help you better organize yourself. You'll likely be surprised at just how effortlessly a meal can be had and