Monthly Archives: April 2011

Grilling Secrets for the Perfectly Grilled Steak

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Grilling Secrets for the Perfectly Grilled Steak There is nothing quite like a good, juicy steak cooked on a grill.  But, many people don’t know grilling secrets such as the best cuts to use, what size they should be, how long to cook the steaks, and marinades to use. Choosing the correct cut of meat is very important when grilling.  Some of the best steaks for grilling are the premium cuts such as: – Filet Mignon The filet mignon is a stylish cut taken from the heart of the beef tenderloin that has outstanding taste as well as texture. – Top … Continue reading

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Food Safety – Make Grilling A Healthy Experience

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Food Safety  – Make Grilling A Healthy Experience Without a doubt there is something very relaxing and pleasurable about cooking and eating grilled food. There are countless ways you can turn your grilling not only into a flavourful and enjoyable way to cook, but there are also many healthy and tasty alternatives. Like anything else in life, what you put on your grill is a choice. Grilling healthy first means that you have decided to eat healthy. Cooking on a grill can be a great way to reduce fats on while adding wonderful flavour however we must also be careful … Continue reading

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Teaching Kids to Cook 2

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Teaching Kids to Cook 2 Chocolate Cake This is the second in our series of cooking with Kids.  In this article we will be showing you how to make a simple but delicious chocolate cake which will impress your friends and adults alike.  You can even use it as a birthday cake that you can proudly say, “I made this”. If you want to be really clever, add a tin of black cherries and some fresh cream and you have a ‘Black Forrest Gateau’. OK, what do we need to make the cake? 4 oz of butter 4 oz of caster sugar 4 oz … Continue reading

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The Real Sangria Of Spain

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If you come to Spain, you have to try a traditional Sangria. When in Rome, they say, do as the Romans do, and this popular and traditional drink is available at just about every bar and restaurant. Each place may have their own variation of the recipe, so it is fun to try it at different locations and compare. Sometimes the recipe is changed to go with the type of food that is being served. Sangria is considered a summer drink, and you will find it served primarily during the summer when you are in the northern part of Spain, … Continue reading

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Teaching Kids to Cook 1

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Teaching Kids to Cook 1 Teaching kids how to cook is another way to get them to eat.  They are more likely to eat what they cook than they are if food is just put down before them at the dinner table. First, a few safety tips.  Never allow young children to cook without adequate supervision. Make sure they understand the rules of the kitchen and how to use the equipment they will need. Teach them basic food handling safety techniques Teach them how to use knives Teach them always to use oven gloves so they don’t burn themselves when … Continue reading

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Coffee Ideas To Try In Your Kitchen

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When you think of cocktails, your immediate image is probably of highly colored fruit juices and strong spirits, dressed with a sparkly umbrella and a piece of pineapple. It might surprise you to know about the vast range of coffee cocktails around, for those looking for a different sort of lift. With the advent of grind and brew coffee makers we can make the perfect cup of coffee right in our kitchen, now we just need something exciting to mix with it! We will start with the very simple and innocent frappe, mostly found in Europe and South America it … Continue reading

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Food Safety – Fungal Infections

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Fungal Infections If you have been following this series of articles on food safety and checked back to Bill and Sheila’s Cookbook for the full section on the subject, you will now know, that fungal infection, mould and mildew on food and in the kitchen can cause all kinds of health problems. What are fungal infections? Fungal infections are diseases of skin, nails or internal organs caused by the spread of fungi. Fungi are basic forms of plant life, including moulds, mildews and yeasts. Fungal infections are less common than those caused by bacteria or viruses. However, they are on … Continue reading

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Food Safety – The Common Cold

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The Common Cold Coughing and sneezing while handling food can easily spread this common ailment to everyone around you. If you have a bad cold – don’t handle food! What is a common cold? Medically, a common cold and its many symptoms are referred to as an upper respiratory tract infection. From time to time, everyone catches a cold. In fact, it is taken for granted that the average person will have 50 or more colds during their lifetime. Not all colds follow the same pattern, but the characteristic symptoms are a runny nose (acute rhinitis) and sore throat (pliuryngitis). Hoarseness due to … Continue reading

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New Articles On the Spanishchef.net

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We have just uploaded two new sites to out spanishchef.net article database. This new collection gives you 300 articles about business and 300 articles about on-line business. These articles represent a goldmine of information for webmasters and those who are trying to start a business on the internet. there are more adsense articles included for those who want to earn cash from advertising on their sites. FOLLOW us on twitter and Facebook so that you will always be informed when new blogs or article collections are added to the spanishchef.net site. You can find us by searching twitter or facebook … Continue reading

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Calories In Wine

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Most people have a general idea how many calories they consume when it comes to solid foods, although it is quite common to forget that when we drink, we are still consuming calories. Alcohol drinkers, especially wine drinkers, may be surprised at the calorie intake associate with wine. So how many calories are in wine? The answer depends on your discernment. Most wines come in under the 100 calorie mark per glass. This is assuming that you are using the appropriate wine glasses. There are fewer calories in wine than most other alcoholic beverages. White Zinfandel and Sauvignon blanc come in … Continue reading

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