How to Make Asparagus

Asparagus is a perennial plant that has been used as a vegetable from early times. Asparagus has stout stems with branched, feathery foliage. Only the tender, young shoots are fit for consumption. There are many health benefits as it is a nutritious vegetable, and low in calories. It is also a good source of dietary fibers, vitamins and minerals, and is rich in amino acids. There are a number of ways to cook this crunchy vegetable in different...

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Grilled Chicken Calories

Grilled chicken is a better option for health conscious people who love it for its finger licking flavor. Chicken is grilled after marinating and seasoning with different herbs and spices. It is slowly roasted to juicy perfection. Calories obtained from grilled chicken are suitable for a low calorie diet as it contains less fat and sodium. Chicken being a nutritious food, it is included in both a muscle building diet and a weight loss diet....

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Trussing a Chicken

Trussing is a process where the wings and legs of the chicken or turkey are tied before roasting. This process helps in keeping the wings and legs, as well as the stuffing at place while roasting. Trussing is usually done with an ordinary string or thread which has to be removed after roasting. Following are methods on trussing chicken with and without strings. How to Truss a Chicken Before going for the actual trussing, you need to...

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Side Dishes for Fish

Fish is one of the most satisfying and healthy options to serve as the main course. Unlike poultry or meat, a main course consisting of fish is seldom laden with fat and calories. But one common problem that many home cooks face is what side dishes to pair with fish. Selecting the appropriate side dish for fish is very important if you want the menu to be well-balanced and harmonized. Fish preparations can be both - delicately flavored or super spicy....

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Chicken Cacciatore Recipes

When there is a party being planned or a dinner for the weekend, you must have always had this feeling of wanting to whip up some scrumptious dishes with a different touch. The other day, I was casually mentioning this to a friend and she tipped me about chicken cacciatore. I honestly was not aware of this dish and was delighted to discover something new. Cacciatore is an Italian word that means hunter. Generally, meals that fall under the...

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Tamarind Sauce

Tamarind is used to refer to seed pods having a fleshy pulp inside and also, the large tropical evergreen tree that bears the fruit. The unripe pods have greenish brown skin with a tough, whitish-colored flesh. At ripened stage, the skin and the pulp inside turn brownish in color. You can easily separate the outer covering of ripened tamarind seed pods. Both the green and ripe tamarind can be eaten, though most people find the unripe ones...

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Summer Quotes

Summer is awaited by one and all, children and adults, men and women, simply by everyone. It is a season of liveliness, joy, breezy winds and happiness. Summer means swimming, beach picnics, fishing, barbecue parties, etc. It also means beautiful flowers, cute summer dresses, etc. Apart from these, there are some famous sayings that tell us more about this beautiful season. Here are some cute and funny quotes that will bring a sweet smile...

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipes

Pulled pork is pork roast made with barbecue sauce, onions and other seasoning. There are different ways of making pulled pork. Slow cooker is one of the best ways of making pulled pork. Using the slow cooker is best suited to make pork. The taste and the flavor of the pork is enhanced in the slow cooker. The meat cooked is tender, although it does take long to cook. We will see the pork recipes now. Pulled Pork - Slow Cooker Recipes ...

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Sweet and Sour Sauce

Not only the Chinese but also the North Americans and the Europeans use sweet and sour flavor sauce as a part of their cooking. It is a fact this sauce originated in China. Years back, the people of the New World used this sauce as a dip. Many Chinese recipes use this sauce to pour over the meat and fish, and also as a dipping sauce. Many people around the world favor the dish 'Cantonese sweet and sour pork'. Sweet and sour flavor sauce can...

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How to Make Onion Rings

In most of the homes, onions are a must in almost every recipe! Some people even prefer to eat raw onions with some cuisines! Did you know that this pungent and spicy tasting bulb has many health benefits? Yes, it is true that onion can cure and prevent a number of ailments. Onions can reduce the blood sugar levels as well as also prevent osteoporosis! Not only this, onions contain quercetin and phenol, which are antioxidants. These antioxidants...

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Oyster Sauce Substitutes

As far as Chinese cuisine is concerned, sauces are almost indispensable. There are different types of sauces that are Chinese in origin and oyster sauce is one among them. As the name rightly suggests, this sauce is made with oysters and this sauce is used in a wide range of Chinese recipes. Apart from Chinese cuisine, oyster sauce is an indispensable ingredient in Thai, Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine too. Traditionally, oyster sauce...

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How to Bone a Chicken

Removing bones from a whole chicken is generally considered to be a messy as well as difficult task. But, sometimes, it may happen that you need boneless chicken, but all you have is a whole one. In such situations, you can debone the whole chicken and prepare the dish. Tips to Debone a Chicken You have a whole chicken and you want to remove the bones. In this task, you need a good cutting board, sharpening steels and boning knives....

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Homemade Hot Sauce

Hot sauce is basically any sauce made from chili peppers. Chili sauce and pepper sauce are two other names for hot sauce. As the name suggests, these sauce recipes are very hot in taste and the burning sensation experienced while consuming hot sauce is referred as capsacin. Hot sauce can be made from a variety of peppers like jalapenos, tabasco, habanero, etc. and each of these peppers has different level of heat intensity. Preparing hot...

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Diabetic Chicken Recipes

Diabetes is a serious ailment which is developed when the body stops the production of insulin, that controls sugar or glucose level in the blood. There are two varieties of diabetes, namely Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. A person detected with diabetes, has to follow a strict diet throughout his life. If diabetes is not controlled, it can cause harm to the person's eyes, liver and heart. A diabetic patient should take utmost care about his...

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How to Clean Stainless Steel Grills

Stainless steel is corrosion-resistive because of the formation of a thin layer of chromium oxide on its surface. This layer is formed when the chromium present in the stainless steel combines with atmospheric oxygen. When the surface of stainless steel article gets covered with dirt or food material, the stainless steel cannot have any contact with oxygen which results in a decrease in its protection from corrosion. This problem arises even...

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Baked Chicken Drumstick Recipes

Chicken is one of the most popular meats enjoyed by one and all. There are scores of chicken dishes that can be made with loads of variations. Of all the various chicken recipes, chicken drumstick recipes are quite popular. They are relatively inexpensive, can be cooked in less time and they make delicious treats! Moreover, they contain less fat and can be enjoyed by health conscious people too. Roasted chicken drumstick, baked drumstick,...

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Homemade Spaghetti Tomato Sauce

Spaghetti sauce is a must with Italian pasta! However good the pasta is, its taste cannot be brought out until it is seasoned with a little spaghetti sauce! Making homemade spaghetti tomato sauce is quite easy, if you know the exact ingredients and some flavoring secrets! The following recipes will provide you with all the tips you will need for the perfect Italian style spaghetti sauce. Homemade Spaghetti Tomato Basil Sauce Ingredients...

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Things to Have at a Party

To make your party a big success, there are certain things you need to take into consideration. Firstly think of the people you are inviting, would they like a theme party or a normal party with music, food, and fun games. When matching something to the party theme, make sure that the stuff not only matched the party but is also liked by the guests, for example don't use purple color appetizers, or over decorate. To be on the safer side,...

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How to Cook a Brisket in the Oven

Unlike certain other cuts of beef, briskets are tough with lots of connective tissues. It is obtained from the lower chest part of the cow and was believed to be poor cut of beef, for a very long time. But, today it is very popular as one of the delicious and popular beef cuts. However, a brisket needs to be cooked properly, so as to make it tender as well as flavorful. Cooking Brisket in the Oven You may buy briskets as flat cuts...

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How to Build a Gas Fire Pit

Fire pits in your backyard can serve a number of purposes. They can be used for the weekend barbecue party that you throw on a regular basis or you can light a bonfire and sit around it regaling each other with stories. Fire pits make your backyard or patio look more cozy and also have a utilitarian purpose to it. Traditionally fire pits are made of metal and allow you to burn wood in it. With technological advances though, you can now...

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Easy Grilled Vegetable Recipes

Both vegetarians and non-vegetarians enjoy grilled vegetables equally. Vegetables are easy to grill and they would either make an amazing side-dish, starters or a whole meal. Remember, to cut or slice the washed vegetables in small and consistent pieces. You could use kebabs skewers or heavy-duty aluminum foil for grilling small vegetables. However, large pieces of vegetable could be placed directly on the grill. Another point to keep in...

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Outdoor Family Portrait Poses

Family portrait photography is all about the warmth and love that flows through family and works best when done outdoors. How close knit a family is becomes very evident from the pose that it chooses. So, let us explore some options of poses that you can try in the outdoors. They'll look great, and will be an enriching and fun experience that the entire family will treasure. Barbecue Time This is one of the seemingly casual ideas, but is effective...

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Calories in a Chicken Breast

Chicken is a part of the daily meal for many families. It is not just easy to cook and tastes awesome, but also contains many nutrients. Each part of chicken contains some or the other nutrients, and compared to other white meats, chicken is also very less in calories. Let us take a look at the nutrients present in chicken breasts followed by chicken breast calories. Chicken Breast Nutrition Facts Chicken breast is the most widely consumed...

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