How many of us have experienced a chocolate craving? I think that I can confidently state that each and every person has experienced a craving for this delicious treat at one time or another. Chocolate has this way of getting the best of us. Even if you happen to be on a diet, sometimes you just can’t resist the temptation. However, what many people on a diet are unaware of is that there are countless chocolaty treats out there with 100 calories or less.
A healthy food review of Hostess 100 calorie muffins and Hostess 100 calorie cupcakes. Are they worth opening your wallet for? Also, the issue of trans fat, and how the government allows foods to be labeled as “zero grams of trans fat” when they really aren’t, is discussed.
Many of us enjoy summer barbecues. For some, this event is a yearly summer tradition where the entire family gets together. However, an important thing to remember during these particular events is that majority of the foods we consume are laden with calories and unwanted fats. So what can you do in order to make the next backyard barbecue a low calorie fest?
We all know how to lose weight, right? Eat less and exercise more, but why isn’t that enough? There are a million different low calorie diet plans out there, but how do you design one that works?
You don’t have to cut pies out of your life, altogether. I have found that I can take some simple little steps with the recipe that makes a huge difference in the end. Often, the calories and fat grams are reduced just a fraction of the original recipe.
Which is the best authentic Italian cook book? This is a question I am asked a lot. I have lived in Italy for ten years and many of my family and friends have in the past asked me for advice as to which Italian cookbooks give you a real “taste” of Italy. These are the essential books for those who love Italian food.
It doesn’t take much to throw a good party, all you need is good food, good people and good conversation. This basic pasta sauce recipe can be multiplied and spread into various buffet style dishes quite easily. For example, you can choose to make a tray of meatballs with sauce.
Cook onions, carrot and celery in olive oil over low heat for a minute or two. Add garlic and cook until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes or so. Be careful not to burn the garlic! Garlic is usually added after the onions and celery cook for a few minutes because garlic will burn faster. Burnt garlic turns bitter!
If you’ve got some time and are willing to put forth some effort, you can make your own home made pasta. The basic ingredients are: 3/4 cup unbleached white flour 1 egg pinch of salt That’s it. Some folks use a little (1/2 teaspoon) extra virgin olive oil in their pasta, but it is optional.
Italy’s most famous meat sauce hails from Bologna. While many Italian recipes use a variety of ground meats, pancetta, prosciutto, and/or mushrooms, I prefer the simple, intense flavors of beef and tomatoes, fortified with wine, milk, and aromatic vegetables. Ground beef is first sauteed with onions, carrots, and celery until no longer pink. Wine is added to give their sauce depth. Once the wine cooks off, the beef is simmered in a little milk, which adds sweetness and keeps the meat soft during the final long simmering in tomatoes. Serve with fresh pasta, especially fettuccine or cheese ravioli. Don’t forget the grated Parmesan cheese! Enjoy this classic Italian sauce recipe.
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