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I agree with all of the comments above, however, in addition to all of that, it is best to be prepared. Gather all of your canning items, jars etc. and all of your recipe ingredients, get everything ready for your finished product BEFORE you start cooking. This way, you don't have to take time...

Saute the Roasted Red Peppers with some olive oil, (unless they are packed in oil, then do not add oil, the peppers retain enough), with shallot, garlic, fresh Basil and Oregano. Once the shallots are cooked through, puree in a blender and keep in the refrigerator in a squeeze bottle. Great to...

Slice the okra into little rounds, saute with a tablespoon of olive oil, diced onion, finely chopped fresh jalapeno (leave the ribs & seeds if you like it hot), minced garlic. When the okra is almost cooked through add the frozen shrimp, serve over angel hair pasta with a papaya puree. Puree...

The 1000 Points a Day Diet by Weight Watchers The Low Fat, Low Carb, Low Calorie Fast Food by (take your pick) McDonalds, Burger King, Jack In The Box, etc.

Thanks Connie, I think that maybe Asparagus and Green Beans would be good. I'll try them. We like spicy so I amy add another jalapeno.

Thanks for the info. I have done quite a bit of pickling in the past, this recipes just sounded very quick and easy.

I agree, however, if it looks and tastes like the real thing, without all of the fat, cholestrol, etc., why choose the real thing. I guess I have been cooking and teaching cooking this way for so long that it is my way of life now. My husband and friends know that I choose (now both as a...

Splenda has a "Baking Blend" that is hafl sugar and half Splenda. The thing is, you only use half of the amount of sugar called for in the recipe. So if it calls for a cup of sugar, only use a half cup of the Spelnda blend. Splenda also has a Brown Sugar. Same thing, only use half the amount...

For the creamier dressings. experiment with some plain non-fat yogurt, then add other spices, you can also add some low fat sour cream. Try some spices such as dried dill, tarragon and also celery seeds. You can also try some that are a little more exotic, such as carraway and corriander. Toast...

Connie, 2 quick questions. Did you crush the mustard seeds or leave them whole? Also, did you leave the ribs and seeds in the jalapenos?

Thanks to all of you. I'm looking forward to this new experience. I have never joined a group like this. I was actually looking for some cooking contests and this site came up.

If you are going to Oakland, go to Yoshi's. Great Jazz at night and wonderful affordable Asian cuisine. It is right in Jack London Square and the Am Trak stops practically right in front.

:chef: Hello everyone. I am in Northern AZ and my passion and focus related to food is to create healthy quality food, thus Healthy Gourmet. I teach food classes at our local college, my focus in my classes is low fat, low cholestrol, low sodium and low sugar. I know it sounds boring, but...