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Appetizers

Appetizers are made to hold over the hungry and appeal to somebody who's waiting for their food. Appetizers are meant to be yummy, but not meant to be an individuals full meal. Lots of people hosting a get-together spend a lot of time and effort on the main course, as they should. As much as the main course should be the most appealing part, appetizers are important and shouldn't be forgotten about. Luckily, there are many easy and great ways to make an...

Desserts

Nothing ends a meal as well as a good dessert. However, desserts are known to be high in sugar content, and if you are watching the scale, you might want to cut back on them. Alternatively, you can choose sugar free desserts recipes and indulge your sweet tooth while watching the waistline at the same time. Health experts say that contrary to popular belief, diets that are high in sugar and starch lead to obesity more than high-fat foods. The tricky thing...

Healthy Choices

When you have arthritis, your body is in a state of inflammation. What you eat may not only set you up for other chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, it may also increase inflammation. Most things that people take for granted including brushing your teeth, bathing, sleeping, and making meals can be a challenge for those who have arthritis. Arthritis symptoms can make your everyday life difficult. Contrary to what most...

Recipes

Many families have their own special spaghetti sauce recipe that has been handed down from generation to generation. People that have had authentic homemade spaghetti sauce ladled over a giant pile of pasta can admit that there is nothing quite like it. The perfect pasta sauce is a comfort food which satisfies on so many different levels that for some people, creating the perfect recipe can become a lifelong obsession. Other people simply heat some...

Restaurants

Some people eat at chain restaurants consistently, especially if they're young families with children. However, a lot of diners avoid chain restaurants for several reasons: Poor quality of the food Lack of atmosphere Too many artificial ingredients Boring menu items Bad service Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is different from the average chain restaurant. Each restaurant is run more like an independent business. The clever name Cheddar's came...

Remedies

With winter just around the corner, the thermostat isn't going to be the only one feeling under the weather. Influenza, otherwise known as the flu, can come in many forms but typically burdens us with symptoms such as congestion, coughing, sneezing, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Whether you are experiencing the full effects of the flu or various flu-like symptoms, we have holistic ingredients and recipes that will help you have a speedy recovery....

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Pork Chops

If you are getting tired of the same old pork chop recipes or are just looking for ways to make more exciting pork chop meals, look no further. With this simple guide, you will learn how to identify the different cuts and discover new and exciting ways to prepare them. The best pork chops come from ribs and loin – the part of the body that runs all the way from hip to shoulder. There are also four major sections that run from shoulder to back that yield tasty chops: the shoulder (for blade chops), ribs, loin, and sirloin. Also known as blade steaks, blade chops, blade-end loin chops, pork shoulder steaks, and pork steaks, shoulder chops come from – in point of fact – the shoulder. The meat in shoulder chops are dark with plenty of fat with some connective tissue and, sometimes, bits of bone. Shoulder chops are very flavorful but can be tough and...

Comfort Foods for Flu Season

With winter just around the corner, the thermostat isn't going to be the only one feeling under the weather. Influenza, otherwise known as the flu, can come in many forms but typically burdens us with symptoms such as congestion, coughing, sneezing, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Whether you are experiencing the full effects of the flu or various flu-like symptoms, we have holistic ingredients and recipes that will help you have a speedy recovery. Try some of these ingredients to alleviate your digestive system: Ginger has antioxidant properties that will sooth numerous stomach ailments, including nausea and upset stomach. Carbonated beverages sooth your stomach while hydrating your body. Try sparkling water to maximize your hydration potential. Feeling queasy? A natural ginger soda will provide additional your stomach....

Easy Dessert

There are times when you will want to spend hours preparing the perfect award-winning dessert. On other occasions; however, you just need a simple cookie to wrap things up after the meal. Either way, it is important to have easy dessert recipes at your disposal. The most common types of desserts which are served locally include: Baked desserts such as cakes and other baked pastry Fried desserts Frozen and chilled desserts The art of making desserts...

Banana Bread

Everyone knows the story. There is a sale at the local grocery store on bananas, and it is tempting to stock up because bananas are part of a healthy diet. The only problem is that they only last so long and continue to ripen after they are picked. Before long they are a bunch of brown mushy bananas. Don't worry, because now they are perfect for baking a loaf or two of a favorite banana bread recipe. Did you know that it is possible to hasten the ripening process...

Sweet Potato

For most of us, the words "sweet potato" are almost always followed by the word "pie". In fact, far from being just a confectionary treat, sweet potatoes have been billed as a superfood and is a favorite staple of athletes and celebrity dieters alike. Doctors, nutritionists, and researchers all agree that sweet potatoes are a powerful tool in one's healthy eating arsenal. So what makes this orange root so special and how to you get more of it into your...