Healthy Frosting Frosting is often laden with butter and refined sugar, but these elements are not necessary for a rich, decorative cake topping. Nutritious ingredients such as nut butter, yogurt and tofu add creaminess without the help of butter, while natural sweeteners like honey can replace refined sugar. Putting together a few of these common ingredients, you can make a healthy – even vegan – frosting to enhance any cake. It only takes three ingredients and a few minutes to whip up a delectable frosting with nut butter. The tangy flavor of yogurt pairs well with cakes that are traditionally topped with cream cheese frosting. Chocolate ganache is a classic recipe that does not require any added sugar. When you need a mild, white topping to tint and flavor as you please, this tofu-based frosting does the trick.
The Top 10 Psychology Studies of 2010 The end of 2010 fast approaches, and I'm thrilled to have been asked by the editors of Psychology Today to write about the Top 10 psychology studies of the year. I've focused on studies that I personally feel stand out, not only as examples of great science, but even more importantly, as examples of how the science of psychology can improve our lives. Each study has a clear "take home" message, offering the reader an insight or a simple strategy they can use to reach their goals , strengthen their relationships, make better decisions, or become happier. If you extract the wisdom from these ten studies and apply them in your own life, 2011 just might be a very good year. 1) How to Break Bad Habits If you are trying to stop smoking , swearing, or chewing your nails, you have probably tried the strategy of distracting yourself - taking your mind off whatever it is you are trying not to do - to break the habit. J. 2) How to Make Everything Seem Easier J. 3) How To Manage Your Time Better M. J.
Quinoa and Black Bean Burger and a “Grain Mains” Book Giveaway The media is awash in the benefits of “whole grains” these days. So much that the big food companies have jumped on board touting “whole grains” in everything from cookies to crackers to Cheerios. While my guess is that those products might be slightly better for you than their more processed counterparts, I can’t help but feel this is a bit akin to greenwashing. This is why I find myself trying to cook with whole grains in their original form more and more. The new cookbook by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, Grain Mains: 101 Surprising and Satisfying Whole Grain Recipes for Every Meal of the Day , is filled with recipes featuring whole grains used in a variety of ways. I like it when a cookbook not only inspires me to cook from its recipes but also teaches me about the food or culture. Besides information on the specific grains (flavor, texture, history, best cooking method) Grain Mains has some other helpful features. Quinoa and Black Bean Burger From Grain Mains Ingredients Notes ?
15 Basic Stir Fry Sauce Recipes (Food and Whine) I love a good stir fry and they are a great way to use up odds and ends of meat, vegetable and noodles. And let’s face it, they are a quick and easy dinner solution. Simply cook up some rice or throw in some noodles and it’s a family-pleasing meal. I rarely start with a recipe – just a pile of odds and ends. Here I’ve collected 15 great stir-fry sauce recipes that can be printed to keep handy in the kitchen (or bookmarked, if you prefer). Instructions for all of these recipes … just combine the ingredients in a small bowl, stir well to combine, then add to your stir fry. Lemon Stir-Fry Sauce – Great with seafood stir fries, such as shrimp and/or scallops, as well as chicken. 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 tsp. lemon zest 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1/4 cup sugar Lemon Stir-Fry Sauce II – nice with chicken and seafood. 2/3 cup chicken broth 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste) Optional: red pepper flakes 3/4 orange juice 1 Tbsp. Tips:
Collapsible Shot Glass – FP122 | Magellan More Information Our Collapsible Shot Glass comes in a zippered carrying case that can be attached to your luggage or pack for easy access. Small enough to fit in purse or pocket, it's made of stainless steel that won't stain or corrode. Product Features:Collapsible travel shot glass in a small zippered vinyl carrying caseStainless steel constructionClip for attaching to your luggage or packSmall enough to tuck into pocket or purseWon't stain or corrode Size: 2 x 1-1/8" Weight: 3 oz Materials: Stainless steel, vinyl, nylon Product Type Compact collapsible steel travel shot glass Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe 1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup beer 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced (divided) 2 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced olives, drained (divided) 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained 5 Tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seed 2 cups 1% low fat milk 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut in half 1/2 cup fat free sour cream 1/2 cup salsa 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 2 1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. 2. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. WW POINTS per serving:Points Plus Program: 7 Old Points Program: 6.5
Hash-brown casserole | The Wanna be Country Girl This hash-brown casserole is the perfect side dish. I served it last night with my chicken pot pie to a crowd. It’s cheesy comfort food at its best. Start out by adding 1 – 32 ounce bag of hash-browns to a large mixing bowl. Next add 2 – 10 3/4 ounce cans of cream of potato soup. Followed by 16 ounces of sour cream. Now comes the cheesy part. And 1 cup of fresh grated parmesan cheese. Next add a good-sized pinch of salt and pepper, and that’s it. Put the mixture into a buttered Pyrex. Run this wonderful concoction into a pre-heated oven at 350′ for 1 hour See…..brown and crunchy. You may wonder why I’ve taken such a close-up picture. It’s because I almost forgot to take a photo at all. Enjoy! the wanna be country girl – Caroline
Digitalhead Daily » [TIPS] RunAsDate lets you indefinitely extend software trial periods If you get a trial version of a program, it will generally give to a certain amount of time to try the software and evaluate it before buying. What if the software’s 3-day trial period just isn’t enough for you to be satisfied? There are a few programs out there that will let you run programs as a set date to get more out of a trial period, but RunAsDate from NirSoft seems to be the most simple out of the bunch. This utility is simple to use. To simplify the process later on, tell it to create a desktop shortcut. This could be a downside if the program actually uses the date and time for whatever purpose, but if you want everything to work properly, you might want to consider either buying the software or looking for an open source alternative. Now for the caveats. You may want to remove all other shortcuts to the program from your desktop and start menu after making sure this tool works with the program you are using it with. What do you think?
Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie Recipe Ingredients 2 cups of pumpkin pulp purée from a sugar pumpkin* or from canned pumpkin purée1 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1 12 oz. can of evaporated milk1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar1/3 cup white sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs plus the yolk of a third egg2 teaspoons of cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest1 good crust (see pâte brisée recipe) * To make pumpkin purée from a sugar pumpkin: start with a small-medium sugar pumpkin, cut out the stem and scrape out the insides, discard (save the seeds, of course). Method 1 Preheat oven to 425°F. 2 Mix sugars, salt, and spices, and lemon zest in a large bowl. 3 Pour into pie shell and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. 4 Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours. Serve with whipped cream.
Make Your Own Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo &8230; Why spend a lot of money this summer on condiments from the grocery store that are, in most cases, loaded with corn syrup, artificial flavors, and preservatives? It’s easy to make your own ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and more right at home with ingredients you probably already have. Here are a few simple recipes for these favorite summer cookout staples: Homemade Ketchup Ingredients: 1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes in purée 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Blend tomatoes and purée from the can in a blender until smooth. Homemade Mustard Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry mustard 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 2 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 3 teaspoons cornstarch Directions: Dissolve mustard in vinegar. Directions: In a small bowl, beat together egg yolks, salt, mustard, sugar, pepper, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice, until very thick and pale yellow.