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Flat Belly Jumpstart- Does it work? - StumbleUpon. So what have I been eating lately? Wait a second, isn’t that what this blog is about? Indeed it is, but things have been a little different for the past couple days. If you read my last post you’ll know that I am trying out the Flat Belly Diet Jump Start (4-day anti-bloat). I’m on Day 4 and things have been going okay. I’ve been following the plan for the most part, except for a few modifications, a couple complete changes, and some cheats. First and foremost, an important part of the initial 4 day anti-bloat is what they call sassy water. 2 liters of water (81/2 cups)1 tsp. freshly grated ginger1 medium sliced lemon1 medium peeled and thinly sliced cucumber12 small mint leaves You make a batch of the water each night and are suppose to drink it all over the course of the next day.

And here are the things I’m not suppose to be munching on: Here are the formulas: breakfast= 1 starch + 1 dairy + 1 fruit + 1/4 cup sunflower seeds + 1 glass of sass snack = 1 fruit smoothie Day 2 Day 3 Day 4. Pho Ga Recipe (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup with Ginger. I've probably said it in on countless occasions; I love phở! The most commonly known version of the Vietnamese soup is phở bò (beef noodle soup) but it's pretty high in cholesterol due to the bone marrow from the quantity of beef bones used.

For a lighter version that’s equally delicious, I made phở gà, chicken noodle soup with ginger. Phở gà is judged on two main criteria: the flavor of the chicken broth and the quality of the chicken. To ensure that the broth turned out well, I used a generous helping of ginger and 6 chicken carcasses, which are very inexpensive at the Asian market. I served the soup with special Vietnamese chickens, called gà đi bộ (it literally translates to "walking chickens"). They're free-range chickens and the texture of the meat is firmer than regular chicken.

Also, don't forget to enter this week's granola giveaway! If you want a chance to win two free packs of Granola all you need to do is complete the form below. Nuts About Granola Giveaway Entry Form: Tips. Kitchen Helpers - StumbleUpon. I found these helpful charts last week and just had to share! Both of these beauties are from Chasing Delicious (aka one of the most fab foodie blogs out there)!

Aren’t they faaaaabulous?! Buy them here. (Note: There are lots of little charts like this online, but these are my favorites). I love tea, but I’m no expert. This quick reference guide is so nice! For people of the UK, have this one with you while you’re meal planning or grocery shopping! I’ve fond some other helpful charts that I’ll share in another post! Yay charts! Fondue à la tomate ou aux tomates - Quoique ... Fondue à la tomate ou aux tomates Aimez-vous manger de temps en temps une fondue en hiver ? C'est un peu lourd, certes, mais c'est réconfortant après une journée de sport au froid ! Actualité oblige, celle-ci conviendrait bien aux champions qui se préparent à dévaler les pentes italiennes ! En plus, c'est ma préférée ! Je ne sais si parcequ'elle ne contient pas de vin, mais elle me semble plus légère et digeste.

Dans les recettes que vous trouverez - si vous en trouvez ! -, pourtant il y en a. La fondue valaisanne aux tomates *** ... inspirée par Rosalie Faire cuire des pommes de terre en chemises.Préparer un coulis de tomates relevé (ail, oignon, origan, cumin, muscade, paprika, thym, sel, poivre, tomates pelées) pas trop épais. Ramener brièvement à ébullition et rectifier l'assaisonnement.Poser le caquelon sur un réchaud au centre de la table avec une petite louche. Cette fondue se sert avec des pommes de terre et non avec du pain ! Et hop, au ski ...

Quoique ... Mini madeleines express. Rôti de boeuf en croûte : Recette de Rôti de boeuf en croûte. Ingrédients (pour 4 personnes) : - 800 g de filet de boeuf non bardé- 1 rouleau de pâte feuilletée déjà étalée (275g)- 300 g de champignons de Paris- 1 jaune d'oeuf Pour la cuisson et la dorure :- 1/2 citron- 1/2 bouquet de persil- 1 jaune d'oeuf- 1 cuillère à soupe de farine- 4 cuillères à soupe de lait- 1 cuillère à soupe de crème fraîche- 30 g de beurre - 4 cuillères à soupe d'huile- sel et poivre Préparation de la recette : Dans une cocotte, faites dorer le rôti à l'huile chaude sur toutes les faces.

Laissez-le complétement égoutter et refroidir sur une grille. Salez et poivrez-le.Entre-temps, nettoyez les champignons. How to Cook | Cook&s Country - Recipes That Work - StumbleUpon. A Cozy Kitchen - StumbleUpon. Grasshopper Brownie Bars | Love and Olive Oil - StumbleUpon. For the brownie base: 3/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dark unsweetened cocoa powder (like Valrhona) 5 ounces good quality dark chocolate (60 to 72%), coarsely chopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into 1 inch cubes 3/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoons vanilla extract For the buttercream: 3/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, softened but still cool, cut into small cubes 3 tablespoons creme de menthe 1 teaspoon peppermint extract For the chocolate glaze: 6 ounces good-quality dark chocolate (60 to 72%), coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon light corn syrup 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, cut into cubes To make the brownie base: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Butter the sides and bottom of a glass or light-colored metal 9-by-13-inch pan. Configure a large size double boiler. Sprinkle the flour/cocoa/salt mix over the chocolate. Fluffy Pancakes | Blogger For Hire - StumbleUpon. This pancake recipe is the result of mixing and matching different recipes from many different sources. It is the result of trying and failing so many times, that I almost declared pancakes as the one breakfast recipe I couldn’t master. But I persisted, and this recipe is perfect – as perfect as a pancakes recipe can be, because making pancakes does involve frying, and frying is something that each of us needs to play with. It changes depending on your type of stove (gas or electric), on how hot the skillet is, and on how evenly hot you manage to keep it while frying multiple batches. But the instructions here are as close as it gets to “perfect,” and the result? Truly fluffy, puffy pancakes that are never heavy or dense and that are flavored with a pleasant vanilla aroma and taste.

This recipe makes 16-18 pancakes. The four of us eat 2-3 each, and the remaining freeze very well. Fluffy Pancakes Makes 16-18 pancakes. Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Serve with warm maple syrup and berries. Homemade French Fries & Naturally Ella - StumbleUpon. Why there is no need to purchase pre-made fries in the freezer aisle – in pictures and rhyme: One potato (find a potato) Two potato (cut the ends off) Three potato (cut slices) Four (cut fries from slices) Five potato (Toss in herbs and olive oil) Six potato (Bake) Seven potato (Eat!) More! See how easy? Baked French Fries Author: Erin Alderson Recipe type: Side Dishes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 1 large Potato1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon garlic1 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon oregano1 teaspoon mustard powder1 teaspoon parsleysalt to taste Preheat oven to 425˚.Before cutting potato, rinse well under water.

Related. La technique des chefs pour réaliser un œuf poché comme un pro, en partenariat avec QOOQ - Astuce cuisine : comment pocher un œuf ? - Art de vivre. Bacon-wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites - StumbleUpon. 610K+Add bacon to anything and it will fly off the table. That’s what a caterer once told me and I believe it. Certainly applies here. Whether you’re planning a cookout this weekend or cooking indoors (rain predicted here in Texas), grill up a few of these sizzling treats for a quick appetizer or serve as an entree. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with a big plate of these spicy and cheesy, smoky and crispy chicken nuggets.

If you don’t like hot, leave out the jalapenos or skimp a bit. I definitely prefer fresh jalapenos over the canned or pickled ones traditionally used with nachos. Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites Author: Recipe adapted from Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood 8 chicken tenders, flattened and cut in two3-ounce package softened cream cheese1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped8 slices bacon, cut in half Dab ½ teaspoon (more or less) of cream cheese on top of each chicken tender. Inside-out carrot cake – Carrot Cake Muffins | King Arthur Flour – Baking Banter - StumbleUpon. Spring = bunnies Bunnies = carrots. And carrots = Carrot cake! Oh, the deep-gold, moist, flavorful cake! The rich, sumptuous cream cheese icing! The time it takes to bake a layer cake, turn it out, cool, frost, slice, and serve… The solution? You get the carrot cake experience, with slightly less sugar and fat.

These muffins are handy to transport; simple to serve. And easy to love. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Or line the pan with paper muffin cups, and grease the cups. Let’s start with the filling. Stir in 1/4 cup granulated sugar and a few drops of Fiori di Sicilia flavor. Stir until smooth. Whisk together the following: 2 1/4 cups (9 1/2 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon salt Place the following in a measuring cup or small bowl: 2 large eggs 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil Stir to combine.