It is Friday and it is the last working day of the week. Like other mothers and wives, I like trying new recipes everyday for our family to enjoy. Here is one recipe of rice and chicken that I would like to share for us to try together this weekend. I love rice and chicken. My weekly menu is useless without these two. Citrus Chicken and Rice 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 ¾ cups Swanson chicken broth ½ cup orange juice... Read Full Story
Mmmm - you know how the yummy aroma of microwave popcorn can quickly fill up a room and make you hungry for your own bag. But not all kernels are king. So I was glad to see Consumer Reports‘ (CR) take on the popular brands.
CR taste panelists tried 11 microwave popcorns. They found most of them tasted about the same with little or no difference in flavor or texture. Only two had 0.5 grams of trans fat or more per half-bag: Market Pantry had 1.4 grams; Jolly Time had 0.5 grams. All had... Read Full Story
Chocolate and bananas are a natural pair. Toast and top with a spoonful of peanut butter for breakfast. Rating: Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas) 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife... Read Full Story
Chocolate and bananas are a natural pair. Toast and top with a spoonful of peanut butter for breakfast. Rating: Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas) 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife... Read Full Story
A small amount of the pasta's cooking liquid is whisked into the egg mixture to prevent the eggs from overcooking when added to the hot pasta. This procedure, called tempering, results in a rich, creamy sauce that easily coats the noodles. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1/2 cup chopped pancetta (about 2 ounces) 2 cups thinly sliced leek... Read Full Story
