Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

Orange chicken is basically a Chinese American cuisine that consists of fried chicken coated with egg, flour or spices that is cooked in orange juice. This is a popular dinner menu in America and is also referred as, "orange peel chicken" or "tangerine chicken". The dish can be cooked in various ways and here are some simple and easy recipes. Quick and Easy Recipes for Orange Chicken Recipe 1 Ingredients Olive oil - 2 tablespoons...

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Beautiful Bone Broth

Ah, bone broth. There is little else that is as comforting on a chilly day, let alone anything with as many health benefits. Foodies and health nuts alike rave over this simple liquid that takes very little effort to prepare, yet tastes fantastic while strengthening your joints and connective tissues, fortifying your hair and nails, and reducing systemic inflammation. Acquire Bones The main ingredients is bones (duh). Any bones - chicken,...

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Dinner Ideas for Camping

Camping is something that a lot of people enjoy, and for a variety of reasons. Some enjoy the feeling of getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city, others like camping because it makes them connect with nature, and there are those people who like the idea of camping simply because of the novelty of staying in a tent and cooking over a camp fire! Cooking while camping in the woods or in the mountains can be a very different experience...

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How to Get Rid of Wasps

Of all the stinging insects, wasps are among the most dangerous ones. A wasp, or yellow jacket, as it is known in North America, will sting its victim repeatedly because its stinger is not barbed like that of a honeybee. You can find the nest of a wasp on a porch roof, in attic, eaves of the house, shed and in similar places. The venom of a wasp is dangerous to those who are allergic to its sting. If you happen to notice a large number of...

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Grilled Shrimp Recipes

The summer vacations are at the corner and I am very eager to plan backyard parties and enjoy with my family and friends. I just love seafood and grilling gives it an amazing taste. Among seafoods, shrimp is one of my most favorite dishes. It is known not only for its delicious flavor, but also for its high nutritional value. Shrimp is a rich source of proteins, calcium, and iodine. You can prepare a variety of dishes with shrimp; but, recipes...

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Boneless Pork Chop Recipes

If boneless pork chop is on your mind, then this article is perfect for you. Pork chops are readily available, buy them fresh or frozen, but always from a good vendor. As with all meats, any degraded quality can make one fall sick. Buy cuts according to the recipe, so it becomes easier to cook and serve. Cooking pork chops includes grilling, baking or just a plain fry, and being boneless your meat will cook faster and you won't have to wait...

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Infrared Grilling Tips

Outdoor cooking is fun, relaxing, and produces delicious foods. Cooking on an outdoor grill is a completely different experience than cooking over a stove or inside an oven. Plus, it's a necessary means of cooking some foods and barbeque recipes. Whether it's an old charcoal grill or a gas grill, the invention of new and improved grilling equipment has changed the face of cooking meat. And one such craze has taken its step in the world of...

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Molecular Gastronomy

I think it is a sad reflection on our civilization that while we can and do measure the temperature in the atmosphere of Venus we do not know what goes on inside our souffles. - Nicholas Kurti. The term molecular gastronomy was coined in the 1980s by Herve This, a French scientist, who is also the pioneer of the field that studies cooking not just as an art form, but as an exact science. He was partnered by a Hungarian professor of Physics,...

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Homemade Pig Roaster

Roasting a whole animal be it a pig or a turkey is a great tradition among some cultures. Whole roasting a pig out in the open over a charcoal flame is associated with family feasts and get-togethers. The whole process of setting up equipment for a roast and preparing the pig for roasting lends well to spreading bonhomie and camaraderie. Since the whole family can help in some way in setting the whole thing up, roasting a whole pig can be...

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Pineapple Pretzel Salad

Pineapple pretzel salad is a delicious dish. When combined together, both pineapples and pretzels give a great savory taste. It consists of the incomparable sweet and salty taste of the pineapple along with the crunchy texture of the pretzels. Here are some enticing pineapple salad recipes... Recipe 1 Ingredients 1 can of crushed pineapples 1 cup of crushed pretzels 1/2 cup of melted butter 1/2 pack of cream cheese 1/2 cup of...

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How to Grill Ribs

Well prepared pork ribs that are tender yet succulent are among my favorite foods. However, this is one mouth-watering delicacy that does not come easy, and requires a fair amount of time and energy put in to achieve perfection. In fact, grilling ribs is almost an art. If you are a novice at grilling ribs, a few good instructions will keep you away from the usual pitfalls, and prevent you from going to bed hungry and dejected. To start with,...

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Deep-Fried Chicken Recipes

No matter what time of the day you mention it, deep-fried chicken sounds like an extremely interesting and appetizing snack for chicken lovers. If you're bored with the traditional recipes of making this dish, then some of my best and most innovative recipes that will satiate your taste buds, should help create variety in flavor. How to Make Deep-Fried Chicken at Home Mint and Lemon Chicken This is a great recipe, which combines...

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Shawarma Sauce

Shawarma is a famous bread meat sandwich from the middle-east. Originated in Turkey it is famous primarily in Arab countries. The meat used in a shawarma can be of lamb, beef, goat, chicken or sometimes even a mix. The meat used in the sandwich is stationed on a spit and is heated or grilled the whole day. Shawarma meat sandwiches are consumed with taboon bread, pita bread and tabouli. An ideal accompaniment to this mouth-watering sandwich...

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Simple Wedding Reception Menus

At times, it is not easy to cut down the number of guests to be invited to your wedding reception. Perhaps it would not be wise if you limit the number of your family members, close friends, colleagues and neighbors to be invited to the party. So, without having to compromise on the guest's list, why not plan for simple menus for the event. Here are some tips to save those extra bucks in your wallet! Choose the Right Time A reception held in...

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Homemade BBQ Sauce

A BBQ is just incomplete without some delicious and spicy BBQ sauces. While there may be numerous barbeque sauces available in the market, most of them are made from the same basic ingredients and so they become monotonous in taste. Moreover, ready-made BBQ sauces are made of different artificial additives and preservatives which are not at all healthy to our body. Hence, preparing homemade BBQ sauces will not help you overcome various health...

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How to Cook Turkey Drumsticks

You have eaten turkey drumsticks and want to know how to cook turkey drumsticks. Drumsticks no doubt are a great addition to any meal, for that matter even a picnic. Cooking turkey is not difficult, if you know the right method to cook them. As a matter of fact, most of the turkey recipes are much easier, than you would expect them to be. The only thing about cooking turkey, is that you have to plan it in advance, as marinating gives the...

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Butter Sauce for Pasta

Pasta is an integral part of Italian cuisine and is made from the dough of flour and water as well as from flour and egg. It is also referred to the dishes which are made using different types of pastas. It is said that pastas are available in 600 shapes and sizes, from which the most popular ones are the spaghetti, lasagna and macaroni. Though it is the traditional food of Italy, pasta has been adopted by several cuisines of the world....

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Cashew Chicken Recipe

Easy recipes are not always that easy to come by, and when you think of recipes that use ingredients like chicken and cashews together, one is always left wondering about the toil in the kitchen. But chicken dishes with cashew are so simple to make, that you'll be out of the kitchen with a delicious dish in no time! So check out some of these easy recipes, for some fun stir fry's that use few ingredients, is ultra healthy and can be dished...

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Safe Grilling Techniques Ensure Happy, Healthy Cookouts

By Carol Johnson Most people don't know it, but thousands of people each year are injured or sickened because of throwing or attending a cookout. Besides the obvious dangers inherent in a pile of red-hot coals and unwieldy cooking implements, there are more subtle threats awaiting the unprepared. Preparation can save your life. Most cookouts involve some amount of food preparation, from slicing, dicing, and chopping to skewering and...

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Grilling Lobster Tails

Grilling lobsters is not as difficult as it sounds, all you need is lobster tails, a grill, a grilling guide and oh! of course, an appetite for lobster. A systematic approach along with the appropriate recipe that is executed properly will surely delight any lobster lover. The following are two recipes that are pretty easy and can be prepared within a short period of time. Recipe 1 The first recipe is rather simple and can be used...

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Demi-Glace Sauce

There were many parallel recipes of the sauce before Auguste Escoffier perfected its recipe, and established it as an important ingredient in the cooking methods of classical French dishes. Demi-glace is made with two basic ingredients, namely espagnole sauce and brown stock. Now, many people are curious to know what is espagnole sauce, and what is brown stock? Here's an explanation: Espagnole Sauce: Espagnole sauce is one of the primary...

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Making Butterfly Pork Chops in the Oven

A butterfly pork chop is a thick chop taken from the pork loin eye and is cut in such a manner that when opened, it resembles a butterfly in shape. You may either buy them in a pre-cut form or else cut them on your own. If you go for the latter method, you require pork loin chops that are more than two inches in thickness. You have to make a cut (horizontally) through its side. But, stop as you reach the last one or two inches. Leave it uncut,...

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Cooking Pork Roast

Most people, especially those who are new to cooking, tend to shy away from pork recipes, because they feel that cooking a large piece of meat can prove to be difficult. But this is not true. Cooking pork roast is an extremely easy process that just requires some time. Slow cooking allows the meat to soak in the flavors of the seasoning and also allows it to become tender and moist, thus making it a treat for the taste buds. Several people...

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