Posted by Kc Kudra in Healthy Food
on Mar 2nd, 2009 | Comments Off
by KC Kudra
Cooking food is something that most of us have done but deep-frying is something that many of us leave to the restaurants or fast food outlets. Actually, deep-frying is quite simple when you know how to do it and using a deep fryer is the safest, cleanest way to deep fry foods.
How a Deep Fryer Works
You need to read all the instructions that came with the machine because different fryers work in slightly different ways. You will also need to have the right cooking oil because these give different results too.
Pour the oil into the deep fryer, keeping it well below the indicated max fill...
Posted by Kc Kudra in Healthy Food
on Mar 1st, 2009 | 1 comment
by KC Kudra
You will expect different types of food from different restaurants – pub food, caf food, fast food, and fine dining all fall under the category of meals from food outlets. We all expect there to be a world of difference between a meal from a fast food joint and a dinner from an award winning restaurant, both in quality and price, but what about pub food? Is pub food freshly made or mass-produced? Just how healthy is this kind of food?
In Britain, pub food is usually known as “pub grub.” In the early twentieth century, this consisted of a cold snack such as a salad or...
Posted by Shannon Linnen in Healthy Food
on Mar 1st, 2009 | Comments Off
by Shannon Linnen
Finding a protein that’s good for you and tastes great can be hard. Everyone wants to diet, but no one wants to give up on good taste to do it. Red meat has been out for years, and many are cutting meat from their diets all together. Some have turned to fish, but with mercury level’s rising, that may not be safe, especially if you’re trying to have children. So where is a dieter to turn for a healthy protein alternative? Fresh lobster is a great option.
Lobster has gotten a bad rap for years as being something that’s indulgent and bad for you. While it’s...
Posted by Foong in Diet & Nutrition
on Feb 28th, 2009 | Comments Off
by Foong
Chicken breast meat is probably the healthiest part of a chicken that is low in fat and has the required protein. Apart from that, it is also very versatile and easy to cook. One could bake it, grill it, roast it, stir fry it, deep fry it or dress it up in various sauces to make it tasty and healthy.
One of the healthier options is to bake the chicken breast meat. But baked chicken breast meat need not taste bland or be practically tasteless. That’s because you can always season the chicken breast meat first with fresh herbs, sauces and condiments before you bake it so that your baked...
Posted by Kc Kudra in Healthy Food
on Feb 27th, 2009 | Comments Off
by KC Kudra
Stews are very popular, especially when the weather is cool, and you want something warming and tasty. A stew is a combination of solid foods, usually meat, or fish with vegetables that have been simmered or cooked slowly in a liquid sauce to allow the flavors to combine well. The sauce is served as well as its contents.
Popular ingredients to use in stew recipes include chicken, seafood, meat, potatoes, fish, beans, fruit, and carrots. You can use bouillon, water, beer, or wine in the stew liquid and seasonings give the dish more flavor.
Soup and Stew – What is the Difference?
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