News on Main Dish Recipes

Quick Easy Dinner Recipes: Garden Meatloaf and Low Fat Mashed Potatoes

2010-03-11T14:22:25Z

When you?ve only got a few minutes to cook dinner and you don?t want to eat preservative laden pre-cooked meals, having a traditional meatloaf and mashed potatoes dinner is a great choice for a quick easy dinner meal. Making an investment in several packages of ground beef, while shopping at your local supermarket, is a good idea as well. If you can catch a sale on beef, that?s even better. This way, when you need to put together a quick meal, you always know you can grab t...

Simple Dinner Recipe: Easy Breaded Pork Chops and Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese Bake

2010-03-11T14:18:30Z

When you don?t feel like making a big effort to make dinner for the night, you need a simple dinner plan that you can count on to deliver a tasty meal. There?s nothing easier to prepare than the humble pork chop. Like chicken, pork chops are great for preparing cheap, easy meals that still have that good, old fashioned homemade taste. While plain pork chops are good, breaded pork chops are even better. But, at first, it may seem like a little too much work for a simple meal...

15 Comfort Food Fixes

2010-02-27T21:15:14Z

<div>Some men love to cook. Some don't. But no matter where you fall on that spectrum, you have to eat. And while takeout and ordering in are always options, there are times when all you want to do is throw something together. You know—one or two of those super-quick, super-easy meals you've been living on for years. The thing you cook when nothing else will hit the spot.The only catch? Many of the most basic recipes in a guy's cooking repertoire - classic comfo...

Quinoa Paella with Chicken and Chorizo

2010-02-19T21:15:14Z

<div>Serves 4Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breast, cut into 1-inch pieces.* Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika or other paprika ½ teaspoon granulated garlic ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, depending on how much spice you like 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cups quinoa ½ cup finely chopped dry-cured chorizo 1 cup frozen peas ½ cup t...

Get Cooking!

2010-02-19T21:15:11Z

<div>The last thing you want to do when you get home from a tough day at the office is strap on an apron and start chopping veggies, grating cheese and heating pans for dinner. If the trusty pizza/Chinese/Mexican food delivery service hasn't been alerted to send over "the usual" STAT, that's probably because there's leftovers from last night's order in the fridge.But really, guys: cooking a simple, healthy, hearty meal is one of the fastest, e...

Skillet Mac & Cheese With Ham & Spinach

2010-02-19T21:15:09Z

<div>Serves 4Ingredients: 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 ½ cups water 3 cups brown rice elbows 1 cup smoked ham steak, cut into ¼-inch dice 2 ¼ packed cups of grated extra-sharp Cheddar Cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional) 1 package (10 ounces prewashed fresh spinachDirections:Combine the broth and 2 ½ cups water in a large deep-sided skillet and bring to a r...

Old Malaysia family recipes find unlikely new home

2010-02-22T09:56:59Z

<div id="subtitle">Generations of Malaysian street food families find tantalizing new home in 'heritage village'</div><div>Before you glimpse the roast duck on skewers, before you hear the clanging Chinese woks, the first hint that you're approaching a melting pot of generations-old family recipes is the sizzling smell of charcoal-fired noodles.The place is Ma...

Lemons Are Amazing

2010-02-22T16:17:46Z

The humble lemon contains most of the known vitamins and minerals and has amazing healing powers. It is part of the citrus family and all citrus fruits are rich sources of vitamins A, B and C, with good amounts of iron and calcium. The lemon plant is highly scented with purple buds that unfold into white flowers, followed by the familiar yellow fruits that have a wonderful fresh aroma and a sharp sour taste. When you think of lemon you think fresh and clean....

Great Wholesome Holiday Meals For The Family

2010-02-22T17:14:09Z

Food is always a big part of holiday celebrations. Everyone wants a feast during the holidays, but nutrition also becomes a major concern. During the holidays, it can often be difficult to make wholesome meals for the family. Fortunately, with a little planning, you can make meals for the family that will be both healthy and tasty. Below are a few wholesome healthy recipes and holiday meal ideas for the family. 1. Smoked Turkey Breast with Collard Greens: In...

Easy Recipes That Can Feed a Family

2010-02-22T17:55:43Z

With our lives becoming much busier these days, it can be difficult to find the time to make meals. Because feeding a family can be a time consuming task, many people are now looking for easy and quick to make recipes. Fortunately, there are many great recipes one can make for the entire family. Below are a few easy recipes one can make to feed their family. Orange Chicken with Rosemary: Ingredients: 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken portions, 1 tsp paprika...

11 Basic Tips For Preparing Low Calorie Recipes?

2010-02-22T19:06:54Z

Out of an interest in increasing health, losing weight or ethical concerns regarding eating meat, many are turning to low calorie vegetarian diets. While doing so can be good to health there are few warnings and advices you should know. 1. Stay away from white flour. Avoid it as much as you can and if you're actually serious about your diet, stay away from it totally. It's no real nutrition value, just calories. It lines th...

Lose Weight by Using Low Calorie Recipes

2010-02-22T19:07:36Z

In fact, these days, when I actually prefer to feed myself images of tantalizing salads an assortment of multi textured breads, pasta and rice and a whole spread of other exotic dishes come to mind. If for no other reason I'd recommend turning to dietary needs with low calorie and vegetarian recipes for the great tasting food. You see, I worked out pretty speedily that my commitment to health through a vegetarian lifestyle would not stand a chance if I did n...

Low Carbohydrate Recipes in Atkins Diet

2010-02-22T19:07:39Z

Take the time to read the following article, surely you will gain from the inquiry that has been conducted in order for it to be written. For the person who is on a low carbohydrates dieting food can sometimes be a problem. To ward off this problem when it is time to shop for groceries you can opt some low carbohydrate diets recipes that will not only taste great but are also good for you. Of course the foods in the low carbohydrate diets recipes that you take will influence your choices in s...

Thinking About Vegetarian Recipes?

2010-02-22T19:07:59Z

Now becoming the vegetarian is lifestyle. No wonder that more and more people are becoming vegetarian. They choose vegetarian recipes for many reasons: social or religious beliefs, availability, health concerns and taste. However, some people consider that choosing recipes for vegetarian isn?t easy and delicious. Based on the fact, you can find good recipes for vegetarian in many locations. Just search online, in cookbooks, or at local health food stores for...

Using A Smoker & Smoker Recipes To Create Great Meals

2010-02-22T21:16:40Z

Today's tip on learning about smokers and smoker recipes is about different fuel sources. Your options are propane, electric, and my personal favorite, charcoal or wood chips. I feel that when smoking meat for long periods of time, the most flavors are achieved by using charcoal. Once it gets started, it can burn steadily and reliably for a long time. The key is getting the grill up to temp before putting on any meats or foods. When picking out a charcoal, I...

Gastronomic Delights of Morocco

2010-02-22T21:51:57Z

Morocco is a country situated in the northern parts of Africa and lies to the extreme west of the Maghreb region. Since the Atlantic and the Mediterranean oceans border it on two sides, fish is a staple food item in the region and it lays a vital part in Moroccan cuisine. The history of the country is similar to the other na...

A Moroccan Twist to a Chicken Breast Recipe

2010-02-22T21:52:50Z

Moroccan cuisine is the perfect blend of flavors and spices which is one of the reasons for its immense popularity the world over. The food is flavorful but not spicy enough to make you sweat. For this chicken breast recipe we care going to use boneless chicken breast and we are going to prepare a tangy sauce for it which has a delicious combination of hot, savory and sweet flavors. This particular curry is so mouthwatering that even if you are no...

Finally Revealed! The Mystery of the Moroccan Meal

2010-02-22T21:52:57Z

Morocco is a friendly and colorful country that lies in the Northwestern corner of Africa with the Mediterranean to its north. The culture and culinary art of the country is impeccably diverse with influences from the Middle East, Africa and Mediterranean. The people Morocco cannot think of cooking without spices, they are not only a vital part of the...

Gourmet Burgers

2010-02-23T07:45:35Z

<div>It's no secret that Americans love their burgers—but, believe it or not, it's possible to indulge without sacrificing all the hard work you put into the gym. If you're willing to get creative with the ingredients, you can whip up some delicious and healthy burgers that will deliver plenty of taste without any of the post-meal guilt.From cherries to ostrich meat, these are our picks for the most exotic (yet healthy) gourmet bu...

Fast Food Recipes - Make Them at Home!

2010-02-23T07:41:28Z

Have you ever wondered how your favorite fast food restaurants make those delicious menu items you love so much? What is it that we just can?t get enough of? It?s no secret, Americans love fast food. Every day millions of people head to their favorite fast food restaurants to indulge in their favorite guilty pleasures. If you include traditional restaurants, the average American dines out more than 3 times per week. That?s a lot of money, and a lot of calories. <br&...