Archive for May, 2007

My mom always the best hamburger gravy. It’s great served over bread, toast or mashed potatoes. (Erik’s recipe) What you’ll need: 1 pound lean ground beef. Small onion, chopped. 2 small cans beef broth. Envelope of Onion Soup Mix. Cornstarch. Favorite seasonings. Prepare cornstarch by mixing it with water - consistancy should be smooth and... »

This dessert is perfect for a warm summer day. It’s low fat and low cholesterol decadent treat. What you’ll need: 1 cup frozen or fresh raspberries. 1 package (3 ounces) raspberry flavored jell-o or gelatin. 1 cup boiling water. 2/3 cup cold water. 8 ounces lowfat vanilla yogurt. If raspberries are frozen, thaw and drain. In... »

If a hearty skillet breakfast sounds like it would hit the spot, I have the recipe for you. ..and it only requires one skillet! Cook 6-8 peices of bacon strips until crisp. Remove bacon from the pan. Crumble after allowing to cool. Saute 2 tablespoons of chopped onion in bacon drippings. When browned, add 3 medium... »

Here are some secrets to making the best whipped cream. Cream will “whip” faster and better if the cream, the bowl and the beaters are chilled well before mixing. A few drops of lemon juice added to whipping cream helps it whip faster and better. Is your whip cream soupy? Save it by adding... »

Looking for a nice cold salad for a sidedish or to bring to your next get together? This simple Summer Spaghetti Salad can easily be doubled for a big event. This recipe is best prepared the day prior to serving. What you’ll need: 1 pound spaghetti noodles - cooked following directions and run under cold water. 1... »

If you’ve wanted to embark on learning the skills of cooking without all the mess (and the food!) then Cooking Mama, a game available on Nintendo DS Lite could be the tool to sharpen your cooking skills! This innovative cooking game features 76 recipes and teaches players how to chop, cut, slice, pan fry,... »

I do enjoy a nice corn bread, especially with something spicy, like my homemade chili! I tried a few recipes that I found online, and was never really satisfied until I tried this one. It is definitely on the sweet side, which is what makes it such a great pairing for savory and spicy foods. You... »

Mexican Tortilla Roll-Ups are another easy recipe that’s great for munching or bringing to your next picnic. What you’ll need * 8 ounces of cream cheese * 8 ounces of sour cream * Can of green chiles, drained * Red tomato - Diced. * 1 TSP. garlic powder * Several flour tortillas. Mix Cream cheese, sour cream and garlic powder until smooth.... »

True tree-hugging hippies are tough to find these days, but there are lots of people who are interested in environmental issues as well as healthy eating choices. If you can combine those passions, all the better for you. Well how about some Hippie Oatmeal that sticks it to the man, all the... »

We live in exciting times. Times are so fun, in fact, that you can find people active in almost any niche. And what better way to empower people than through the concept of open source? It’s worked great for computer companies, so how about a place where regular people can come... »