2011-10-22

Old Fashion Recipes for Delicious Desserts: Peach Ice Cream, Lazy Pie Crust, and Black Walnut Cake

The recipes in this article cover a variety of dessert options. But all are old fashion recipes that can still be the star of your dessert recipe files. Recipes include Homemade Peach Ice Cream, a real treat for anyone who loves peaches. The Lazy Pie Crust recipe is ideal for anyone who has trouble rolling out pie crust or some of the newer cooks who don't even own a rolling pin! The Jiffy Black Walnut Cake is a very old recipe from a little town in Missouri. My uncle married a gal from Missouri when he was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood during the Korean War. She was an excellent cook who brought a lot of her friends and family's recipes to our family in Southern Indiana. I loved riding my bike to her house and just happening to arrive at meal time!

HOMEMADE PEACH ICE CREAM
4 cups fresh peach puree
4 cups half and half cream
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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Combine peach puree, lemon juice, and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Add the chilled creams and sweetened condensed milk. Pour the mixture into the freezer can of ice cream freezer and follow your ice cream freezer's directions.

Old Fashion Recipes for Delicious Desserts: Peach Ice Cream, Lazy Pie Crust, and Black Walnut Cake

LAZY PIE CRUST
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup oil
2 tbsp milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in the pie pan, mix with a fork. Add the milk to the oil and stir together. Pour over the flour mixture and stir with the fork until well mixed and crumbly. Press evenly in the pan to form a shell. Use as any other pie crust. Fill and bake or bake and fill for cream pies. To use for fruit pies, save back part of the crumbs and sprinkle over the filling and bake as any other fruit pie. Baking time is till crust is brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.

JIFFY BLACK WALNUT CAKE
2 cups sugar
2 sticks butter, softened
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
5 large eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup black walnut halves
1 tsp lemon extract
1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and beat at high speed of an electric mixer for 5 minutes. Pour the batter into a well-greased tube pan (10-inch size) and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Enjoy!

Old Fashion Recipes for Delicious Desserts: Peach Ice Cream, Lazy Pie Crust, and Black Walnut Cake

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2011-10-21

Quick and Easy Tuna Recipes for the Busy Cook: Tuna Noodle Skillet, and Two Casserole Options

For busy cooks looking for quick, easy, and economical meals to serve their families, canned tuna is always a good option. The recipes in this article offer a variety of ways to use this versatile little can of fish. One recipe uses mixed vegetables, one uses crushed potato chips as a topping, and the third incorporates chow mein noodles. You can add a quick salad or steamed vegetable for a tasty, inexpensive meal to please the kiddos as well as the adults.

QUICK AND EASY TUNA NOODLE SKILLET DISH
3 cups water
1 pkg (8-oz) egg noodles
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1 can (9-oz) tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp black pepper

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In a medium saucepan bring water to a boil; add noodles stirring well. Cover and let simmer 5 minutes or until almost tender, stirring a couple of times. Add the frozen vegetables and cook another 5 minutes until crisp tender. Stir in the undiluted soup, tuna, milk, and black pepper. Heat until thoroughly heated through. Let stand a few minutes for sauce to thicken.

Quick and Easy Tuna Recipes for the Busy Cook: Tuna Noodle Skillet, and Two Casserole Options

Yield: 6 servings of 1 cup each
NOTE: Canned chicken may be substituted for the tuna.

EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
1 pkg (about 8 oz) egg noodles, cooked
1 can tuna
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
crushed potato chips, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, soup, butter, salt, and milk; whisk until smooth. Fold in the noodles and pour the mixture into a casserole dish that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Sprinkle crushed potato chips on top, if desired.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly and heated through.

CHOW MEIN NOODLE TUNA CASSEROLE
2 regular cans tuna, drained
1 can chicken noodle soup, undiluted
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can (6-oz) evaporated milk
1 bag (12-oz) chow mein noodles

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray an 8-inch square baking pan or baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Break up the tuna with a fork and mix with the chicken noodle soup, cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, and chow mein noodles. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake casserole for 45 minutes or until lightly browned, at 350 degrees.

Enjoy!

Quick and Easy Tuna Recipes for the Busy Cook: Tuna Noodle Skillet, and Two Casserole Options

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2011-10-20

Dualit Hand Mixer - A Must Have Kitchen Appliance for Every Aspiring Chef

One of my hobbies is cooking. I love to cook and eat good food. As I am a working guy I don't get sufficient time to cook that is why I am always on a look out for something that could help me in getting my job done faster.

Initially I thought that one had to do everything manually but now my thinking has changed. I absolutely make no compromises when I am cooking. I always try to make the best possible dish in the least possible time. After giving my 100% into it I am sometimes not satisfied with what I make with respect to the time I put in.

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I remember in January this year I was making a dish which required a lot of blending. That time I used to do everything with my hands not because I wanted to do so but unfortunately I had no way. Initially I used a stand mixer but I was very disappointed with its service.

Dualit Hand Mixer - A Must Have Kitchen Appliance for Every Aspiring Chef

The blade of the mixer was of very poor quality, they were like wires and could not mix anything stiff. I was not satisfied with the dishes I made so I started using my hands more often. It used to take very long even to prepare simple dishes.

One day I had a casual chat with a friend and told him about the problem I was facing, he suggested me to buy a hand mixer.

I am a believer that hand made things are the best and cannot be replaced by kitchen appliances however I decided to buy the mixer because my time does not permit me to do the entire cooking myself. The mixer he recommended was Dualit Hand Mixer.

I bought the mixer. To my surprise it is an excellent appliance, it produces the same output if not better than what I got with my hands. To be honest, I am very happy that I followed my friend's advice. The things that I really like about Dualit hand mixers are:

1) It is very easy to use.
2) It is portable, means you could take it anywhere in the kitchen as long as the cord can reach the socket. As opposed to stand mixer that needs to be attached to a station.
3) It is small in size so it does not require a lot of space. Do not get fooled by its size it is extremely powerful.
4) It comes with a retractable cord that makes it look neater to the eyes.
5) It works on five speeds(five speed settings). Different applications require different speed.
6) The mixer comes with a multifunctional flat beaters. Beaters are used with foods which require great force to mix.

Common uses are:

a) whipped cream from cream
b) Beating eggs
c) Mixing thin cake batter

7)It comes with a pair of dough hooks(mixer attachment typically shaped as helix)

Common uses are:

a) kneading bread
b) kneading pizza dough
8) one balloon whisk(for whisking egg whites)

Well, if I explain everything it would take a lot of time. In fact I am sure it can be put to more uses than I actually know. However I would like to sum up my experience with the appliance, it is a complete multi-purpose tool, because it operates on five different speeds and does different kinds of work with same efficiency. I have never had to think of using my hands after using this mixer.

It is a must have for every aspiring chef and for anyone who like me wants to save time. This is just an overview of the subject if you want the complete details about it please check in my resource box I have provided a link there. By clicking there you will guided to my website where I have explained everything in greater depth. There you will find the pros and cons of the mixer. If you find this article helpful it would make me very happy. Thanks a lot for going through my article. I really appreciate your patience.

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2011-10-19

Kid's Cupcake Recipes

Cup cakes are a favorite treat for kids of all ages. Cupcakes can be decorated for all seasons and reasons. These are quick, easy cup cake recipe that kids can prepare with the help of an adult.

These cupcakes could always be made starting with a boxed cake mix. But where is the fun in that? With these recipes, you and the kids start from scratch and create memories as well as some delicious mouth watering treats.

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Lemon Cupcake Recipe

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Ingredients:

3½ oz. softened butter 3½ oz. softened cream cheese 2 tsp. finely grated lemon rind 2/3-cup superfine sugar 2 eggs ½ cup all-purpose (plain) flour 1/3 cup self-raising flour
Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 325F

2. Line a 12-cup muffin pan, with cupcake papers

3. Beat the butter, cheese, lemon rind, sugar and eggs until smooth and creamy

4. Sift the flours together

5. Add the flour gradually to the cheese mixture
6. Beat on a low speed, until just combined

7. Divide the mixture evenly between the 12 muffin tins

8. Bake for 25 minutes until firm to touch

9. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack

Yields: 12 cupcakes

Frost with purchased lemon frosting. Enjoy

Basic Vanilla CupCake Recipe

Ingredients:
*5 oz. Butter - softened *5 oz. superfine sugar *6 oz. self-raising flour *3 eggs *1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F

2. Line a 12-cupcake pan, with cup cake papers

3. Crack the eggs into a cup and beat lightly with a fork

4. Place all the ingredients in a large bowl

5. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until light and creamy

6. Divide the mixture in the muffin pan

7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until risen and firm to touch

8. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack

9. Allow to cool fully before applying the frosting

Yields: 12 cupcakes

Frost with purchased vanilla frosting. Enjoy

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2011-10-17

The Qualities of Good Cutlery Sets

It seems that everyone is selling cutlery sets, from your friends to infomercial outlets. Some of the knife sets may be perfectly fine, while others are not worth the box they are packed in. To find out if the cutlery sets are all you want them to be, consider a few pointers.

First, the best cutlery sets have a nice variety of knives. A Chef's knife is very versatile, and can be used for a large variety of tasks, cutting up and slicing just about any type of food. Bread knives with a serrated edge work better at slicing loaves without crushing them. Santoku knives are similar to narrow bladed cleavers, and they are good for chopping, mincing, and slicing. A paring knife is handy for peeling fruits and vegetables. It also can be used to cut fruits and vegetables into smaller pieces. A filet or boning knife is good to have if you cut up whole chickens or fish. Do not forget the steak knives. Most good cutlery sets have 4 to 8 steak knives included.

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Second, good cutlery sets will be made with quality construction methods. Stainless steel is the metal of choice for most cutlery sets, with high carbon steel being the best. Full tang blades are nice to have because they are durable and cut smoothly. Full tang just means that the metal that forms the blade continues down through to the end of the handle. Metal rivets are sometimes used to hold the knives together securely. Ergonomic handles are preferable, especially if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

The Qualities of Good Cutlery Sets

Finally, consider the knife accessories that come with the cutlery sets. Kitchen shears come in handy not only for opening bags and containers, but also for cutting foods. Most cutlery sets will come with either a knife storage block or individual knife covers. While some knives are made to hold a constant edge, others need routine sharpening maintenance. Having a good sharpening steel for these sets is a good idea to keep the knives sharp between professional sharpenings.

When you have found good quality cutlery sets for your kitchen, you will be ready to handle any recipe. Your food will look better, and in some cases, even taste better. What is more, slicing, chopping and dicing will be a joy instead of drudgery. Look for the best cutlery sets, and you will be happy with your choice.

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2011-10-16

Pros and Cons of a Stand Mixer

A kitchen stand mixer is a machine used in the kitchen to reduce the time you spend cooking. When you decide to purchase a kitchen mixer, you are going to have rough time at first because there are so many varieties in the market that have great reviews you will be at a loss of which one to choose from. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of a Kitchen Aid Artisan stand mixers that will help you chooser the right machine for your kitchen.

One quality of this stand mixer that makes it stand out from the rest of the stand mixers is its size. Its big size of five quart steel bowl makes it possible to mix several batches in one go. This is a great characteristic that saves you cooking time unlike those with a smaller bowl which you will have to use one at a time.

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The Kitchen Aid Artisan stand mixer is designed with a very powerful motor with three hundred and twenty five Watts. This quality enables it to handle not only several recipes at ago but also batches that contain nine cups of all purpose flour. It also has a slide that has ten speeds so that easily adjusts whipping, mixing and stirring. The beaters inside the mixer contact the bowl at sixty seven different points so that all the ingredients are mixed well without leaving any lumps.

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Another great quality of the stand mixer is that it can perform several functions such as making pasta, slicing vegetables and opening cans. This is because it has several useful attachments that will come in handy in the kitchen. The Kitchen Aid Mixer Artisan also comes in different colors that provide a range of colors you can choose from according to your preference or the theme color of your kitchen.

It is manufactured with a great capacity tilt head that allows for easy access to the ingredients, beaters and also the bowl. The appliance also offers a one year warranty, so that incase it becomes ineffective or any problems that may arise with the stand mixer, you can have it replaced without any problems. This is done by the company, all you have to do is report it and they will send an Artisan to your home with a new one and pick up the defective one.

One of the disadvantages of the Kitchen Aid Mixer artisan is that it is tall and it may fail to fit under the kitchen cabinet while it running. This is because the lid so the mixer swings upwards. Therefore you will have toe ensure that you have adequate pace before you start working with it.

At times, the bowl may not be strong enough to fit the requirements when you prepare using whole grain flour or multiple batches. The mixer also is not an s stable for mixing heavy ingredients when mixing several batches unlike the tilt head ones.

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2011-10-15

Food Gift Boxes

A Great Way To Tease The Palate

There's nothing like giving home-baked fresh foods and goodies during the holidays, birthdays and any other occasion. If you are a great cook yourself, you can really save a lot instead of buying these food items.

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Then again, if cooking isn't exactly second nature to you, you can just order the food item from your local deli or food store. The thing is, these food items do not very often come in presentable food gift boxes. Most likely, they will come in boring plain white cardboard boxes or brown packages or something else that isn't the least bit presentable.

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Thus, you can do either of two things: one, embellish the food boxes the goodies came in with ribbons, beads, and so on; second, buy ready made food gift boxes from the department store.

Option one is highly recommended, that is if you are creative to begin with, because then you can cut cost and come up with something that is totally unique. If you have even just a bit sense of artistry in your body, there are many ways you can actually dress up the plain white carton to make it just as appealing as the food item inside it. However, if you think this takes up a lot of work, then going for the second option, buying ready made gift boxes, will suit you better.

Ready-made food gift boxes come in many designs, shapes, sizes, and materials, like cardboard and tin. They look so attractive already that all you probably need to add is just a card to complete the look.

Alternatively, you can check some bakeshops and stores in your area if they are selling gift boxes that already have food items inside them, because there are some stores that offer this service. The chocolates galore gift set is a particular favorite, along with coffee, brownies, and other sweet temptations.

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