Great Side Dishes (Diabetic Friendly, Too) - Baked Squash, Cheddary Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts

Ready to try some new side dishes for your house meals? Try Baked Squash Texas-style, Cauliflower with Cheddar, or Brussel Sprouts with Yogurt and Pimento to give your meals a new look. These recipes are also good for potlucks, etc. The squash is a very tasty dish with a crunchy topping. The cauliflower method has directions for using frozen cauliflower, if you are in a hurry. Baked Squash Texas-Style 5 lb medium-sized yellow squash 2...

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What Is Kefir and Why Is It Good For You?

I recently received Kefir from my brother and his wife who has been taking it for over a month. He wanted the rest of the house to try it, too. Why would he want us to try it? Water Kefir (what I received) looks like a crystal with a jelly-like texture. I was told that it is good to drink it's water or eat it as is. I tried some Kefir grains, and it was tasteless. Kefir is a bacteria that eats sugar, and is good to have after fascinating high...

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Mediterranean Diet Meals in 10 Minutes or Less

You can find dozens of books full of appetizing epicurean Mediterranean Diet menu recipes. But who has the time to slave over a rich French roux or a spicy Italian cioppino when they get home from work? Fortunately, with the right ingredients on hand, you can nothing else but whip up any estimate of light Mediterranean Diet meals in about five minutes. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Breakfast Mediterranean Diet meals for morning...

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Desserts Are an leading Part of the Baby Shower Food Menu

Baby showers are not perfect without sweets! Desserts, fruit, and pastries add sweetness and charm to special events. Sweets are an foremost part of a baby shower, so do not forget to include them in your menu. If you have reservations in a restaurant, the restaurant will probably offer a sweetmeat menu from which you can choose your selection of sweets and post-meal indulgences. If you are hosting the baby shower at a banquet hall or at someone's...

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A Smoothie Mix With Mangos

I love mangos! We used to live up north and I beyond doubt never heard of a mango growing up-we were strictly an apple, orange and banana family. But when we moved to the sun belt I discovered mangos and use them in foods and recipes whenever I can. Because our family is into eating as wholesome as possible, fruit smoothies are a large part of our diet and we are always whipping up some a fruit smoothie mix with fresh or frozen mango chunks....

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Mixing healthy Vegetables for Healthier Snacks

I will give you some tips in order make a wholesome foods for snacking, lunch or dinner. You don't have to avoid or stop eating your favourite, I only make it more wholesome by add some vegetables on it. Do not think that this will be very annoying that you must cook twice, after the main menu then you put in order the vegetables. This is quite straightforward because instead of cooking a cut off side dish of vegetables, you can look for ways to...

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