Brown Gravy Meatloaf Recipes

Traditionally meatloaf was made with veal or ground beef, depending on which was cheaper. However, there are several other meats used just as often, including ground turkey, chicken, sausage, pork, or even lamb. It is believed that bread crumbs were incorporated into the recipe to address the shortage of meat. Whatever the reason, the crumbs serve the dual purpose of helping to bind the meat as well as lending lightness to the preparation....

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Ravioli Sauce Ideas

Ravioli is a typical, Italian stuffed pasta and is served in broths or with a sauce. Unlike regular pasta, the ravioli is more of a pocket or a dumpling, stuffed with a filling of your choice. Ravioli can be served as a starter or for supper, and it tastes best with a drizzle of seasoning or dunked in sauce. Easy to make and good to eat, ravioli we can say, is a mini piece of Italy, on your platter. Simplicity, is the key word to be remembered...

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Ginger Chicken with Broccoli

Ginger chicken with broccoli is a well-known dish in the Chinese cuisine and is now being relished world over as a chicken recipe. With a few additions in the ingredients and by experimenting with the cooking method, a few more recipes have been invented. Apart from being extremely delicious, chicken nutrition and the health benefits of broccoli and ginger make this dish the perfect health food. So when you have nutrition and taste in one...

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Pork Loin Chop Recipes

The best thing about pork loin chops is that you can cook it in any way you want. Baking, roasting, deep frying are some of the methods for cooking pork loin. The calories in the chops may differ based on the method it is cooked in. Pork loin cooked with other ingredients makes a delightful dish for either lunch or dinner. Roasted Pork Loin Chops with Vegetables Ingredients Loin pork chops, 5 to 6 Butter, cup Red onions, finely...

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How to Grill a Steak

For grilling a steak, apart from the cut of steak, there are other factors which also come into play. If you have already marinated steak, then you can immediately skip the explanation and move over to the grilling procedure. Else you can make use of easy to make steak marinades and marinate steak before grilling it. Steak marinades make use of a number of different herbs and spices along with wine, vinegar, etc. These ingredients not only...

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Simple Ways to Store Tomatillos

Tomatillos or jamberry, whose binomial name is Physalis philadelphica, is a key ingredient in Latin American sauces and Mexican cuisine. Tomatillos are available year-round in most supermarkets. However, the main season is May through October. Used for a variety of salsa and sauces, the tomatillos, unlike tomatoes have a distinct aroma like lemon grass and a tangy tart taste. Known to be a rich source of vitamin A and C, and those of you...

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Charcoal Barbecuing: Bad for Your Health?

By Carol Johnson Decades ago there was only one way to grill foods outdoors: a charcoal grill. There was nothing that could equal the taste of meats and vegetables grilled outdoors over burning charcoal. Because people had been cooking over coal and wood for centuries, most people didnt give a moments thought to continuing that tradition in modern civilization, using big cast iron outdoor grills and charcoal briquettes. But no matter...

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Cook Chicken Breast

Chicken is an all-around versatile dish and there are many ways of cooking it. More often than not, you will not go wrong when you cook chicken at home. The favorite cut of chicken meat is chicken breast. Now if you think cooking chicken breast is a rocket science, then you are mistaken. It is actually very simple. There are many different ways of cooking chicken breast. The methods are broadly classified under two categories, namely dry...

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Grilled Shrimp Marinade

One of the most sought-after seafood types worldwide, shrimp is a favorite for many who like shellfish. They are used in preparation of several cuisines around the world. They taste best after boiling, frying, grilling, and baking. Not only shrimp is delicious, but they are healthy for the heart. Researches have found that they contain high amounts of good cholesterol and are low in saturated fats. Hence, the market demand for this seafood is very high. Shrimp is very versatile and can be prepared alone or added as an ingredient in fried rice...

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Quick and Easy Meatloaf Recipes

Nutritious, tasty, and feeling, nearly all non-vegetarians love to have meatloaf prepared in varied cooking styles. Whether you make it dry or with drizzling sauce, it tastes delicious. In terms of the preparation method, it is so versatile that most cooks have a different meatloaf recipe to share. Following are some delicious, yet easy-to-cook meatloaf recipes for you. Quick Meatloaf Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 egg, beaten...

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Food Presentation Ideas

Have you ever been presented with a plate of food at a restaurant which made you go "wow" even without your tasting the dish. This is because the plating and presentation of the dish was harmonious and well balanced which instantly made the dish more appealing and exciting. A well presented plate of food enhances the dining experience. Professional chefs and fine dining restaurants will have you believe that creating such beautiful plates...

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Homemade Breadsticks

I was very scared of making breadsticks at home. I always had the fear, that I will mess it up and hence, I always steered clear of making breadsticks at home. This was till I came across a couple of breadsticks recipes, which were easy to make. I touched an instant liking for these recipes and have been baking breadsticks at home ever since. Are you like me and you too are scared of making breadsticks? Well I would recommend, you overcome...

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Calories in Hoisin Sauce

Hoisin sauce is a sauce used in Asian, or to be more specific, Oriental or Chinese cuisine. It has a flavor that is a beautiful blend of sweet and sour taste. There are many recipes for preparing this sauce, but the ingredients remain the same. It is a fine blend of a variety of spices, along with soybeans, garlic, white vinegar, chillies and some amount of sugar. Its purpose is to add a special flavor to noodles, spring rolls and stir-fry...

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Italian Meatball Sauce Recipes

A lot of Italian foods have found their way into other cuisines all across the globe. Pastas and pizzas have gained immense popularity and are enjoyed by people of all ages. Italian meatball recipes are tried and modified with local flavors in different parts of the world. However, the authentic Italian meatball recipes still remain the favorites of many. Meatball and spaghetti, which is an American edition, is the most favored combination...

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Healthy Cooking Oils

Cooking oil is often defined as a liquid fat that is extracted from plants, that is used extensively in cooking. Sometimes, the cooking oil is also extracted from animal fat (and is considered as a non vegetarian food by many vegetarians). A healthy cooking oil are determined as healthy, by keeping in mind some essential points and factors. The following are some of the essential points that you can consider while choosing an appropriate...

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Tarragon Chicken Salad

Whenever you're in a mood for something light and healthy, don't we always think of soups and salads? Well, that is so because soups and salads give us the satisfaction of filling our stomach and avoiding junk foods as well. But eating the same type of salad every single time can be boring. So, how can we get rid of this dilemma? Simple, does a chicken salad make your mouth water? Some of you might have your own special recipe for tarragon...

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How to Make Chicken Curry

Have you lately taken a fancy to the chicken curry served in restaurants? In the last few years chicken curry has become a rage in almost all parts of the world. Once you know how to make chicken curry, you will understand that making chicken curry is not as difficult as you had thought it to be. How to Make Chicken Gravy This is a simple recipe to make chicken gravy. Not too many ingredients and the process to make it is not difficult...

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How to Make Charcoal Briquettes

Charcoal is a gray-black light porous substance that is composed primarily of carbon, along with some volatile chemicals and ash. Apart from its most significant use as cooking fuel, charcoal was used as a component of gunpowder and to power steam engine trains. Even though there are many indoor and outdoor gas-powered stoves available for grilling, majority of people will agree that charcoal briquettes help make better-tasting meats. So if you like...

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Kidney Bean Salad

The kidney bean is a legume that is also called chili bean. Kidney beans are power packed with nutrition but are difficult to incorporate into ones daily diet. Apart from being served with regularity in New Orleans and southern Louisiana as the classic Monday Creole dish of red beans and rice, its use in American cuisine is limited. In keeping with the traits of most beans, kidney beans are rich in the soluble fiber, which is very helpful...

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Sugar-free Ketchup Recipes

Hamburgers, hotdogs, scrambled eggs and meatloaf are all incomplete without the ketchup. Ketchup is an inseparable condiment in every kitchen. Sugar-free foods are becoming popular. Not only diabetic patients, but also obese people, and those who are health-conscious, are preferring sugar-free diets. Many other items or ingredients can be used instead of sugar like honey, fructose, molasses and cane sugar. However, people trying to reduce...

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