News Channel 9’s Carrie Lazarus shares her juicing recipe, while Rod gives it his stamp of approval. The video features various juice recipes, and how juicing can help add considerable servings of fruits and vegetables to your diet, as well as other benefits of juicing.
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You may have been eating beef ribs all your life either at family barbecues or at a restaurant or diner – and they really are a delicious cut of meat. Although quite tough, most people like the ribs because of the marinade that goes with them and you will often see people sharing a rack of ribs as an entree as they are usually quite large.
1) Smoked Beef Ribs
You will need:
Some barbeques have smoking compartments – keep it air tight and allow to smoke to soak into the ribs. This could take 6 to 8 hours to do – you get great results but you will be waiting a long time to eat if you’re not prepared!
2) Oven Baked Beef Ribs
Add your dry rub or marinade of choice then brown the ribs in a skillet with oil. Create a sauce to allow ribs to cook – you will need:
4 tbsp. bacon drippings or olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
3 tbsp. brown sugar
3 tbsp. cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 cup Heinz Chili Sauce or any BBQ sauce
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups beef broth
8-12 pearl onions, peeled
8-12 baby carrots, chopped
Oven bake at 325F for 90 minutes. Reduce heat to 250F, add pearl onions and carrots then bake for 1 hour more.
3) Braised Beef Ribs
The great thing about braised beef ribs is that everything can go into one pan – all the juices combine and soak into the meat making it tender and full of flavour.
4) Grilled Ribs
Marinade the ribs and wrap the rack in tin foil. Bake in oven at 300F for 2 and ½ hours then remove foil and grill for up to 8 mins.
5) Roasted Beef Ribs
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp curry powder
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp coriander
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
Combine all ingredients and spread over ribs – allow to marinade for at least 1 hour. Broil in the oven for 2 and ½ hours at 325F.
If you don’t like waiting around but still want that beautifully tender meat, try firing up your BBQ. In your kitchen put the ribs, salt and pepper in a pot of water and place on medium heat for 15 minutes. Don’t let it boil.
Drain water from the ribs and baste them in olive oil. Place on grill and turn until brown on both sides. Cover with BBQ sauce and grill for another 3- 5 minutes.
These are delicious, but if you are cooking for someone for the first time and they haven’t seen you eat before, perhaps go for something a little more delicate – these beauties get very messy!
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Evan Dawson speaks with Katie Torres from Weight Watchers about different heart healthy recipes which can help your heart, and lower cholesterol. Kaite emphasizes controlling portion sizes and adding fiber to the every day diet.
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Most of us have been to a rolling sushi bar, and although a few years back it was considered a bit of an experimental food, sushi is now becoming much more popular in the Western world – was it Samantha in the first Sex and The City movie that made it so? We’ll never know.
A traditional Japanese dish, sushi is a combination or raw and cooked fish, rice, friend vegetables and other bite size, delicious foods which are easy to eat and very addictive. Designed to be eaten in small portions, sushi is generally served on small plates to discourage wasted food. Rather than piling your plate high with food, the idea behind sushi is just to eat what is in front of you which can be as little as a fried prawn.
Types of Sushi
There are hundreds of different types of sushi, but there are a few dished which are most popular in the Western world such as:
Maki Sushi – This is undoubtedly the type of food you will think of when you think of sushi. It is usually made up of vinegar rice, plus with a vegetable or fish filling then rolled in seaweed (nori).
Uramaki – One type of maki sushi, this is where the fillings such as fish or vegetables are wrapped in nori and then covered in rice.
Inari sushi – Rather than using rice, this type of sushi includes tofu as its staple ingredient on the outside, and keeps the rice on the inside. It is deep fried and looks like a small pouch.
California roll – A more Westernised version of the sushi food, the California roll is made up of cucumber, crab meat and avocado. It is made in the maki sushi style and is sometimes sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds for more texture.
Nigiri – This type of sushi is popular with fish lovers as it is usually made up of a slice of fish such as salmon placed on wasabi, on top of a tiny portion of rice.
Maki sushi is the most common type of sushi and is the most fun to make, so if you are keen to get started you will need:
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Wine can play a big part in the festive and love season of February, so it is a great idea to make sure you are fully stocked up with beautifully versatile wines to please the taste buds of your loved ones! Rather than trying to please everyone with a huge collection of wine, it is best to stock up on the wines that you know will appeal to everyone from the wine novices to the connoisseurs.
Louis Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Reasonably priced and made with delicious fruity flavors, this California wine is made with lovely blends of grapes which give it a subtle yet refreshing taste. Also added to the concoction are red cherries and blackcurrants, as well as the distinct scents of clove and sage.
Rex Goliath Pinot Noir
The sweetness of this wine’s berries (raspberries and strawberries) and its subtle spices makes this Pinot Noir a great Valentine’s day choice. The tannin for the wine (the oaky taste you can often get from wines) is very light which means it is a very versatile wine. Any Italian dish plus recipes with mushroom go beautifully with Pinot Noir, but this really is one of the most adaptable wines out there so practically anything goes!
Dancing Bull Zinfandel 2003
The flavours of melon, plum and raspberry on top of the black cherry make this a truly warming wine. With soft tannins and the sweet underlying flavours, this has a jammy yet smooth taste and goes really well with red meat dishes.
Telmo Rodriguez Gaba do Xil Valdeorras Mencia 2009
This is a fantastic value for money wine. Made in northern Spain, it has a fruity yet almost savory flavor, with a smoky subtlety which makes it rich and very warming. On top of its currant flavors there is an underlying tangy spice which makes it a great Valentine choice, going really well with a special Valentine dinner.
Yellow Tail Shiraz
Well priced and very fruity, the Yellow Tail Shiraz has a great berry flavor. The raspberries caress the palate and it overall offers a smooth and satisfying after taste. Serve with mild curries or alongside your hors d’oeurves.
Domaine de la Pepière Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie 2011
Made with a good clean nose, the Muscadet is deep, lively and rich in flavor and yet has a strong bite. It is full and supple yet has a light core made from lemon, chervil, honeydew skin and ripe white peach which goes really well with light fish dishes or citrus fruit dishes.
Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay 2005
This Chardonnay has a fruity and smoky flavor, which gives it a full-body. The fruits (pear, melon and apple) really shine forth and add to its smooth texture. Serve with chicken, pork or smoked salmon to bring out the flavors even further.
We all know Valentine’s Day to be the lovey-dovey sweet holiday where couples across the world decide to be extra affectionate for that one day of the year and in fact it is the most popular card-giving holiday after Christmas with over 150 million cards bought and exchanged. However, there is a lot more to it than that.
Historically, the origin of the priest St Valentine is a little fuzzy, but there are two versions of the Valentine’s Day tradition that are most likely to be true:
In 3rd century Rome, Valentine, a priest was living under the rule of Emperor Claudius II. Claudius declared that he only wanted single men to be part of his great armies as they made better soldiers. However, Valentine went against the emperor’s wishes and still married couples in secret. When he was found out, he was executed – a true martyr for the sanctity of love and unity.
The other story is based around Valentine trying to protect Christians in Ancient Rome from imprisonment until he was found out and jailed himself. In prison, it is said that he fell in love with the jailor’s daughter and before he was killed, he sent a love letter signed “From your Valentine”.
Nowadays, Valentine’s Day has evolved and it has become a very popular food based holiday. As ‘love’ is the theme of the day itself, it is no wonder that many people try and think of as many heart shaped treats they can share. Don’t give the traditional heart shaped chocolate this year – try something different with pancakes, cookies, pizza and potatoes!
Pancakes
Made like traditional pancakes, all you need to make them Valentine’s themed is a heart shaped cookie cutter – or you can get creative and shape it into a heart by pouring the batter yourself. You could even add a couple of drops of red food colouring for pink pancakes. Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve with forest fruits – maybe even decorate with half strawberries which can look like little hearts too!
Cookies
Same as with the pancakes, all you need is a heart cookie cutter to get the right shape out of your cookie dough. The great thing about heart shaped cookies is that you can make the kind you know that your loved one likes – whether it’s chocolate chip or shortbread!
Pizza
A manly Valentine’s treat if ever there was one – shape the dough into a heart then top with all your special someone’s favourite toppings. You could even spell out “I love you” in pepperoni if you’re feeling extra creative!
Potatoes
Clean and slice up a potato, then use a heart cookie cutter to cut out the shapes. Place the potatoes in cold water and soak for 8 hours. Drain and deep fry the potatoes until golden brown and then add them as a side dish to your romantic Valentine’s Day meal.
Who says you need to eat out on Valentine’s Day? Find many Valentine’s Day recipes on Recipebridge to celebrate this special day with your loved ones.
Cheesecake is a very rich dessert made from a biscuit base with cream cheese filling and originates from Ancient Greece where it has been used for many years as wedding cakes, and was served to athletes in the 776 BC Olympic Games to give them energy. The perfect dessert to serve to your loved one on Valentine’s Day, it doesn’t have to be as complicated as you might think.
Over the years, the recipe has changed and been added to by all of the people that have come across it and even today there is no ‘set’ recipe for how a cheesecake should be. The base can be thick or thin, sticky or crumbly, and the topping can either be sweet or tangy, light or thick and creamy – it depends on the recipe that you use!
Some recipes include baking the cheesecake, whereas others can be unbaked and yet just as delicious, so if you want to try your hand at a basic cheesecake recipe, all you will need is the ingredients for the filling and the base.
The base can be made of 90g butter and 250g biscuits – you can have crushing and crumbling the biscuits up into fine or chunky crumbs too. The filling can be made up of 440g cream cheese, 400ml double cream, and 120g caster sugar. All you need to do is put the base together in a cake tin, place in the fridge, add the filling and the chill for about 4 hours until set. Simple and delicious.
Here are 5 of our top picks for cheesecake:
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Chocolate fondue is something that has been popular since the 1970s and over the years, more and more varieties of fondue have come into existence. Not only are there many savory type of fondue with meats and vegetables to dip into a range of sauces, chocolate fondue is more popular than ever and no party would be complete without one.
A fondue fountain is the ideal way to serve this delicious free-for-all dish but we appreciate that not everyone has one – and in fact, melted chocolate can often be better when kept on the heat in the kitchen anyway!
There is something indescribably sophisticated about dark chocolate fondue, despite its “use your hands” approach. So if you want your romantic evening or your special dinner party to go down a treat with your guests, then you will need:
Fruit – Various types of fruit can go really well with your melted chocolate fountain. Strawberries, bananas, pineapple, kiwi, orange grapes, cherries, apples, pears or dried apricots are all popular combinations and can add beautifully different flavours and textures to this fun dessert.
Savouries – Pretzels and potato chips are one type of dipping item that many people might shy away from but the combination of salty and sweet when it has been dipped is fantastic, and it’s a great way of getting the crunchy texture too.
Sweets – Cookies, donuts, waffles, caramel, fudge, smores, marshmallows, and nuts are some more great dipping options. Try to avoid sweet things that crumble or you will be trying to scoop them out of the fountain for a long time!
Alternative Fondue Recipes
Of course, you could try a savory fondue such as beef which is basically a soup-gravy type sauce in which you can dip things such as meats, cheeses, breads or vegetables. It’s great as a main course that anyone can tuck into.
If you want to try alternative chocolate fondue recipes, try adding liqueurs such as Baileys or Amaretto to the chocolate and cream, or you can try adding zests, cinnamon or even espresso powder!
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A traditional Jewish American dish, bagel with lox is a quintessentially New York style dish which can generally be found in many New York deli’s plus a number of other food places that have now accepted the popularity of this delicious meal.
History of Bagels and Lox
Bagels have been around since 17th century Poland, and it was around this time that bagels became part of the Jewish tradition as at the end of the Sabbath a quick bagel could be baked up ready to eat. Lox, a sliced and cured salmon, is something that has been around since the 1800s when salmon became more of a commodity when barrels of this cured fish began being shipped to the east coast of the USA.
Bagels and lox were brought together during the 20th century and it wasn’t until after the 1950s that bagels and lox could be found anywhere else other than a New York deli. Not just a tasty sandwich, bagels and lox is also know to have significant meaning – the bagel representing the circle of life and the lox representing the saltiness of tears.
Nowadays, the bagel and lox tradition is probably so popular because it can be eaten at breakfast, lunch and dinner, making it a wholly versatile meal which is full of rich flavours and wholesome textures. National Bagel and Lox day is a great day to try it if you haven’t already, and you’re sure to love it if you like both of its main ingredients – bagels and salmon!
Bagels and lox is a traditional dish but it has a good place in society today. When preparing it, always ensure that the lox is the most prominent flavor. You will need:
Alternative Bagels and Lox Recipes
Although there isn’t a ‘correct’ way of making bagels and lox, some people can get very angry if you don’t do it the right way! If you like to try lots of varieties of foods however, bagels and lox can still be experimented with. Try these:
With these varieties you don’t need to restrict yourself, just try different flavors to see which brings out the taste of the lox best and you’ll soon have a new favorite bagel dish.
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” and yet so many people skip it. Some people find that they aren’t hungry enough in the mornings, or often find that they are in too much of a rush to sit and eat anything.
Why Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for a number of reasons. It speeds up your metabolism, it gives you energy for the rest of the day and it is also said to improve your concentration and therefore learning, making it ideal for children. Those that skip breakfast think it can help you lose weight, but it has also been proven that skipping this first meal of the day means that you are much more likely to reach for the unhealthy snacks later on in the day to get the energy you should have gained from breakie!
During the week, it is understandable that you might not have time to eat breakfast – but it is important to make time. Even a bowl of cereal or some porridge is better than nothing. Top this off with a piece of fruit and a glass of juice for a refreshing and filling start to the day.
At the weekend, you can take your time with your breakfasts a bit more – make it a family meal where you all sit around the table. Poached egg on toast is filling and a slow burner too so the protein in the egg will give you plenty of energy for the weekend’s activities.
Recipes for Hot Breakfast
A Full English breakfast is a greasy but delicious treat. Made up of bacon, sausages, fried eggs, hash browns, a grilled tomato, fried mushrooms, toast, and sometimes black pudding this is a greasy treat that should only be eaten once in a while. However it’s delicious and warming and definitely sets you up for the day!
Try pancakes for another hot breakfast option or heat up your porridge with some honey for a much healthier option.
Some popular hot breakfast recipes are :
Recipes for Quick “On the Go” Breakfasts
Add nuts and dried fruits to natural yogurt; just remember to take a spoon! Grab an energy bar with breakfast cereals included – this will give the sugar boost you need and will keep you full until mid morning.
Alternatively, you can cook up a breakfast wrap the night before and grab it from the fridge in the morning. Ham, egg and cheese is great for a savory option, or you can get a yogurt and fruit filled wrap to get your portion of fruit early on. The simplest breakfast is to grab a couple pieces of fruit such as a banana and an apple as well.
If you really struggle to get breakfast into your daily routine then make sure you make time to prepare a good breakfast for you and your family the night before. Protein rich foods are great for giving you energy which leaves you fuller during the day.
Some popular on-the-go breakfast recipes that you can make ahead of time are:
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