Saturday, October 15, 2011

Fun Dessert Recipes - Even Low Fat Ones

Yes when you are thinking of fun dessert recipes, even low fat dessert recipes can fit the bill. As all of us are becoming more health conscious, low fat eating is becoming more and more popular. The good news is that you can even get very tasty fun dessert recipes that are low fat dessert recipes. Have a look at this tasty one.

Completely spoil your family with this, one of my very tasty fun dessert recipes, that is totally healthy as well! This is as close as you will come to perfect in a real world where almost every thing we eat is loaded with unhealthy additives and more.

Delicious Easy Gooseberry Cheese Cooler

Ingredients:

4 cups fresh or frozen gooseberries
1 small orange
1 tbsp clear honey
1 cup half-fat cottage cheese

Method:

Top and tail gooseberries and place them in a pan.
Finely grate the rind of the orange and squeeze out the juice; add both to the pan.
Cover and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is tender.
Remove from the heat and stir in the honey.
Purée the gooseberries with their juice in a blender or food processor until almost smooth
Cool
Press the cottage cheese through a sieve until smooth.
Stir half the cooled gooseberry purée into the cheese.
Spoon the cheese mixture into 4 serving glasses.
Top each with gooseberry purée.
A very important note here is that it must be fresh good berries. If you cannot find fresh gooseberries you can rather substitute any other kind of fresh fruit. It will be perfectly tasty with any available fresh fruit. Canned gooseberries are normally canned in a heavy syrup and you can think what that will do to the dish! No more healthy!

Try this fun dessert recipe, your family will not even realize it is healthy! This one will show you that even low fat dessert recipes can be very, very tasty.




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Friday, October 14, 2011

Crockpot Chicken Recipes With Veggies

While experimenting with slow cooker recipes you will notice that even though the recipes have a lot of variety there are still some common features. One of the most noticeable features is that crockpot recipes always have some type of liquid. That stops food from drying out. International crockpot recipes usually call for broth or wine, although some list water as an additive. Crockpots have a very clever design that results in their delicious, efficient way to cook things. The liquid heats up and evaporates, and when the steam hits the lid on the pot, it is sent back down as liquid, adding flavor and moisture to the ingredients.

Most people regard crockpot meals as those that are cooked in one pot, so never hesitate to add the vegetables, seasoning, meat, and rice or pasta that is called for in the recipe. Everything included in the ingredients goes well together. This is true for crockpot chicken recipes and dessert recipes and appetizer recipes. There will seldom be other appliances needed for the cooking, and you will love the easy cleanup.

A crockpot is also referred to as a slow cooker, because of the time used to complete the meal. The pot is made of fired clay which is usually glazed. It is set inside a metal housing with a heating element offering choices of cooking temperatures. It is hard to believe the crockpot has been around for over thirty years. Busy families and the occasional cook are thankful for this handy way to cook delicious meals and provide literally thousands of fantastic meals and desserts.

LOW and HIGH are the most common heat settings available on crockpots, although some offer other options including WARM. The glass lid makes the recipe work, as it prevents water vapor from escaping. As hard as it is for habits to change, be certain the family understands the lid is not to be lifted so they can get a better whiff of the fragrant aroma. Lifting the lid drops the temperature inside the pot, requiring additional cooking time of perhaps twenty or thirty minutes.

Veggies And Chicken Recipes

Crockpot appetizers, soups, and stews are delicious food items to make. You will find out that many chicken crockpot recipes list vegetables as ingredients, particularly celery and onion. Even crockpot appetizer recipes include veggies and chicken, offering healthy ingredients in a tasty snack. If you have yet to try a crockpot dessert recipe, this is a good time to browse through different recipes and see what is available. The slow cooker produces a healthy meal, as well as delectable desserts. Regardless of the food type you are looking for, traditional or international, you will be thrilled to see the plentiful variety of recipes.

Avoid using frozen foods in the crockpot. They take a long time to heat up, encouraging bacteria, and may not be warm enough to eat when the rest of the meal is ready. Another helpful tip is to defrost all frozen ingredients you will be using in the crockpot. That eliminates excess moisture and allows the food to reach 140 degrees F faster, keeping the recommended cooking time within range.




A lot of authentic crockpot recipes begin with basic foundations that are changed as chefs develop exciting new tastes and selections. If you enjoy a variety of foods and flavors, you might like to see other quick and easy crockpot chicken recipes which combine meat, vegetables and other quality ingredients for amazing results.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Vanilla Fudge Recipes - Easy Vanilla Fudge

This quick and simple recipe is made with sweetened condensed milk.

3 cups white sugar

1/2 cup corn syrup

1 1/4 cup condensed milk

1/4 pound butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a saucepan or double boiler, combine the white sugar, white syrup, condensed milk and butter. Cook over medium heat until fudge reaches the firm ball stage on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and beat in the vanilla extract.

Turn the fudge out onto a prepared sheet of buttered wax paper. Let cool. Cut into squares.

=> Fancy Vanilla Fudge

This is a deliciously mouthwatering homemade vanilla fudge recipe made with, white chocolate candy bar, marshmallow crème and pecans.

2 1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter

5 oz. can evaporated milk

2 cups marshmallow crème

8 oz. white chocolate candy bar

3/4 cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil, let the foil extend over the sides of the pan. Butter foil thoroughly.

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat.

Add in the marshmallow crème, white chocolate bar, pecans and vanilla. Stir mixture until smooth. Pour into prepared pan. Let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until firm.

=> Walnut Vanilla Fudge

Here's a great homemade vanilla fudge with crunchy black walnuts.

1 package vanilla bits

2 cups sugar

5 oz. evaporated milk

1/4 cup butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup black walnuts

7 oz. marshmallow crème

Directions

Grease a 9x9x2-inch pan.

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling and stirring for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Add in the vanilla bits, vanilla, walnuts and marshmallow crème, stirring until well blended. Pour fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Let cool. Cut into squares.

=> Cherry Vanilla Fudge

A rich, creamy and colorful fudge that's perfect for any occasion.

2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup dairy sour cream

1/3 cup light corn syrup

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 cup Maraschino cherries, quartered

1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

Butter an 8-1/2 x 4-1/2-inch loaf pan.

In a microwaveable bowl, combine the sugar, sour cream, corn syrup, butter and salt. Microwave on high heat for 5 minutes. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.

Microwave on high heat for another 6 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 236 degrees on a candy thermometer. Let stand for 15 minutes (do not stir).

Add in the vanilla and beat the mixture about 6 minutes (until it starts losing its gloss).

Stir in the cherries and walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. Let cool. Cut into squares.




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