Broccoli/Corn Cornbread

The original recipe called for the broccoli to be cooked. I decided to use it raw and let it cook in the oven. Reason – to keep it from being too mushy. The recipe didn’t call for the cheese nor corn, I added those and am glad I did. For changes, use chopped squash. This would also be good with a cup of cooked chicken added to the mix. Get your copy of the recipe by clicking on Martha’s Kitchen Korner

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Grilled Vegetables

Grilled vegetables are a delight to serve year round.? They compliment any entrée, make flavorful main dishes and can add texture and color to a meal.? They also make great appetizers.? When preparing for grilling, be sure to inspect and wash thoroughly.? This is also a great time to add herbs directly to the coals allowing the flavorful smoke to surround the vegetables. ? Asparagus – Grill over direct heat for 4-5 minutes.? Finish cooking at outer edge of grill for another 2-3 minutes. ? Broccoli – Cut stalks in half

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Foods for Beautiful Skin

A friend sent this and I felt it was worth sharing. 5 Foods for Beautiful Skin By Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D., EatingWell.com My husband, Andy, lives in a perpetual summer, chasing warmer weather, making a living racing sailboats—so, understandably, he’s a sunscreen fanatic. And for good reason: more than a million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year, which by the way is the most common type of cancer . Andy’s sunscreen habits mean he’s protecting his skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays from the outside in. …

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Chicken Cooking Tips

? Breast meat is the leanest part of the bird with less than half the fat of thigh meat.?? Forty percent of the fat is attached to the skin so unless you are broiling, baking or grilling, remove the skin.? If you are broiling, baking or grilling, leave the skin on until you’ve finished cooking so the meat will retain it’s moisture and not be tough.? Save calories by roasting, broiling, poaching or grilling chicken instead of frying.? Use fresh lemon or lime juice, wine or vinegar in marinades instead of fats and oils.? You can even broil in wine instead of butter.? Use non-caloric pan sprays instead of oil. If you’re really counting every single calorie, you may want to choose Cornish hens rather than the older broilers and roasters.? Cornish hens and broilers are young birds and they bear the same relationship to the older roasters that veal does to beef: the younger the animal, the lower the fat content. For comparison, the white meat of a Cornish is 35 calories per ounce of cooked meat; the white meat of a broiler is 45 calories per cooked ounce.

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Lighting the Dark Side – Review

Find out what the Authors like to cook by going to my site A Book and A Dish .? My latest review is for Lighting the Dark Side by William R. Potter and his favorite recipe is Corn Chowder.

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Food and Your Pets

Grapes and Raisins: Can cause acute renal failure in dogs. Polyurethane Glue: Dogs may be attracted to either the smell or taste of glue, and may try to chew on the bottles. If swallowed, the glue expands to form a mass in the stomach and may need to be surgically removed. Gorilla Glue will do the same thing. Macadamia Nuts: Raw or roasted macadamia nuts cause painful muscle weakness , tremors, and paralysis. Dogs can be affected by eating as few as six nuts, and may also be affected by macadamia butter. Onions, Chives, and Garlic: Contains thiosulphate, which is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Cooked bones: After cooking, bones become brittle and may splinter. These splinters may cause chocking, or may even puncture or become embedded in the intestinal tract or stomach. Some that are especially dangerous: turkey and chicken bones. Coffee: Any beverage containing caffeine can cause a dog’s heart to race, sometimes causing seizures. Xylitol: Sugar free candies and other products containing xylitol. This ingredient is extremely harmful to dogs, with even small amounts causing liver damage and death. Fruits: Cherries, apricot and apple seeds, pear seeds, peach pits, plum seeds. These seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides which causes cyanide poisoning . Chocolate: Cooking chocolate and cocoa powder are the most toxic, followed by dark, semi-sweet, and milk chocolate. The smaller the pet the higher the toxicity rises, or the larger the quantity ingested. Keep all types of chocolate out of your dog’s diet. Corn Cobs: Can cause potentially fatal intestinal blockage . Tobacco: Cigarettes, nicotine patches , and other tobacco products may be harmful or fatal. Raw Salmon: Dogs may be exposed to a parasite after eating infected salmon. The parasite causes gastrointestinal problems similar to parvo, and may be fatal. See your vet immediately if your dog has ingested raw salmon: ask for a fecal sample test for rickettsial organism. This can be treated if caught in time. Remember, if you feed your dog fish, makes sure it is cooked. Plants: Toxic plants include Azalea, rhododendron, lilies, foxglove, daffodils, rhubarb leaves, yew, castor bean , sago palm , kalanchoe, and tulip bulbs. Yeast Dough: Even a small amount can rise and cause a rupture in your dog’s stomach or intestines. Human Medications: Pain killers , cold meds, anti-cancer drugs, vitamins, diet pills, and anti-depressants can be toxic even in small doses. Never give human medication to your pet unless it is instructed by your vet. Slug and Snail Bait: These products come in liquid, pellets, or powder form

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Food Shelf Live

Flour unopened: up to 12 months. Opened: 6-8 months. ?Sugar unopened: 2 years. Sugars do not spoil but eventually ??????? may change flavor. ?Brown sugar unopened: 4 months. ?Confectioners sugar unopened: 18 months. ?Solid shortening unopened: 8 months. Opened: 3 months. ?Cocoa unopened: indefinitely. opened: 1 year. ?Whole spices: 2-4 years. Whether or not opened. ?Ground spices: 2-3 years. Whether or not opened. ?Paprika, red pepper and chili powder: 2 years ?Baking soda unopened: 18 months. Opened: 6 months. ?Baking powder unopened: 6 months. Opened: 3 months. ?Cornstarch: 18 months. Whether or not opened. ?Dry pasta made without eggs unopened: 2 years. ??????? Opened: 1 year. ?Dry egg noodles unopened: 2 years. ??????? Opened: 1-2 months. ?Salad dressing unopened: 10-12 months. ??????? Opened: 3 months if refrigerated. ?Honey: 1 year. Whether or not opened. ?Ground, canned coffee unopened: 2 years. ??????? Opened: 2 weeks, if refrigerated. ?Jams, jellies and preserves unopened: 1 year. ??????? Opened: 6 months if refrigerated. ?Peanut butter unopened: 6-9 months. ??????? Opened: 2-3 months.

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Popcorn Cake – Pulled

This recipe came from my wonderful friend Lillian. When making this I found I had no M and M’s but I did have a package of chocolate coated walnuts and I also had some very finely chopped walnuts so I used these instead of the M and M’s and peanuts. Since the walnuts were finely chopped I cut the amount to 1/4 cup. I also used a spring form pan sprayed with non-stick spray instead of the angel food pan. This recipe has so many possibilities. You can throw in some coconut, use almonds (whole or slivers), use salted mixed nuts, add raisins or dried cranberries. Just use your imagination. This is a cake that is very kid friendly so make sure the kids help with this creation. Also, this is a recipe that I’ll be sending to Mary Kennedy, Author of Dead Air. Mary sends goodies to the troops each month and this “Popcorn Cake” should keep very well. This recipe has been pulled and added to the manuscript file for Think With Your Taste Buds – Desserts.

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Electric Salt/Pepper Mill – Chefs Catalog

? Foodbuzz Daily Special Our handsome and oh-so-functional mill is a great alternative to manual grinders, which can be hard for some people to twist. Simply push the button to start the grinding process. A small light illuminates the bottom of the mill so that you can see exactly how much is being dispensed. Use with coarse sea salt and/or whole peppercorns only. Salt and peppercorns must be purchased separately. Requires 6 AAA batteries, not included. Product Features • Brushed 18/10 stainless-steel mill with battery-powered one-touch grinding • Illuminated bottom for more accurate salt and pepper dispensing • Clear acrylic window for viewing salt or peppercorns • Instruction booklet • Perfect for kitchen or dining table

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What We Ate with links and recipes…

So I posted a teaser the other day of all f the food that we ate over the Memorial Day weekend but right after that my computer developed a virus and it took me until Friday of last week to get everything figured back out.? I was so lucky and ended up not losing anything but some of the files are different and I had to reinstall some things.? Anyway as promised… Starting from the upper right hand corner and going clock wise and finishing up in the middle: ? Tzatziki sauce – this is typically used with souvlaki and gyros but we used the leftovers all weekend sometimes even as a salad dressing!!! ? Greek Salad – Really simple dressing that is fresh and quick to make. ? Marinated Shrimp Salad – So simple and the best thing is you make it the night before and allow it to marinate all night.? Then just take it with you the day of the party. Watermelon infused with watermelon Vodka:? Simply take a whole water melon and cut a hole in the skin just large enough for a funnel to fit in.? Do this about 12 hrs before serving.? Fill the funnel with watermelon vodka and allow the watermelon to absorb it.? Keep doing this until the desired amount is in the watermelon.? Chill and slice immediately before serving.? Place a cork in the whole for transporting to the party! ? Pork Souvlaki: ? This is the souvlaki recipe that I got from my friend Peter over at Kalofagas .? It is the best I have ever tasted and made by me at home! Bread – We bought it from our favorite German bakery and brushed it with garlic infused olive oil and grilled it… ? Michelob Ultra – Yummmmmm! Summer Berries with berry reduction and whipped cream (recipe to follow in a day or so) Happy Summer!!!

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