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Advantages of Raw Manuka Honey in Cooking (John Z Smith)

Honey is a natural sweetener and many different varieties are available based on the hundreds of different flowers and plants frequented by bees. Raw manuka honey is made from the tea tree bush native to New Zealand and it has a dark color and robust flavor. Among the many advantages of raw manuka honey are culinary benefits. Everyone from novices to master chefs can use this sweet substance to prepare culinary delights.

Sweet Advantages of Raw Manuka Honey: Honey contains natural sugar, water, protein, vitamins, minerals, and pollen. Fructose and glucose are the main sugars and vitamins include B6, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and amino acids. Calcium, iron, copper, manganese, potassium, zinc, and sodium are several minerals that honey contains. Conductivity is an indirect measure of mineral content and the conductivity of manuka honey is approximately four times higher than that of typical flower honey.

Honey is free of fat and cholesterol but does contain beneficial antioxidants. The sweet stuff also has hydrogen peroxide that provides an antibiotic quality. Manuka contains methylglyoxal, an antibacterial substance created by converting a compound found in high concentration in tea tree flower nectar. A rating called UMF was developed to correspond with MG concentration.

Raw Manuka Honey Uses In the Kitchen: Honey has a high fructose level that makes it sweeter than table sugar. For that reason, it is the perfect sugar substitute. People add raw honey to beverages, use it to top their oatmeal, and even mix it with water. One tablespoon of this natural sweetener contains 64 calories and its sugars are absorbed into the bloodstream gradually.

When baking, raw honey can be substituted for sugar in most recipes. To do so, use between ? and ? cup of honey for every cup of sugar called for in the recipe. For each cup of sugar that is replaced, reduce liquid ingredients by ? cup. If baking soda is not an ingredient in the recipe, add ? teaspoon of it for every cup of sugar replaced. Honey causes baked goods to brown more easily so reduce cooking temperature by 25 degrees.

Other Raw Manuka Honey Cooking Tips: Honey never spoils and it can be stored in a kitchen cabinet. If it crystallizes, simply place the container in a bowl of hot water until the substance returns to its liquid state. It can then be used in recipes and to sweeten beverages. Though honey changes the flavor of baked goods, the change is subtle. Many people have no idea that this substitution was made and honey actually makes breads and cakes moister, which is a desirable quality.

There are many other ways to incorporate manuka honey into foods. Use it to make salad dressings, glazes, sauces, and dips. Prepare honey-dipped wings for a picnic or tailgating party and use honey to make granola bars for the kids. Honey can even be used to sweeten different types of homemade preserves. With so many potential manuka honey uses in the kitchen, it is time to get cooking!

Honeymark Products is an importer and distributor of Manuka Honey & Raw Manuka Honey products. All Honeymark products are made with all-natural ingredients & contain active Manuka Honey from New Zealand.

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Cook Tasty And Nourishing Meals With These Cooking Tips (wendy aguiza)

Learning how to cook is a great way to take control of your life. Cooking skills can improve your health, shrink your food budget and impress friends and family. Whether you are a stranger to the kitchen or an experienced stove-top jockey, there are always new cooking tips and techniques to learn. This article has a few such tips to get you started on sharpening your cooking skills.

In order to make the process of cooking easier, you should take to time to make large amounts of meat or vegetable stock and store it in the freezer. Not only is making your own stock less expensive than buying it from a retailer, but it makes it easy to keep a large supply on hand. Simply freeze the stock in small and clearly labeled portions and then take out what you need when you need it!

To successfully cook a meal you should always follow the recipe. This will assure you use the correct amount of each ingredient. Cooking is a science and each ingredient has its job. Leaving out an ingredient, putting too much of something, or cooking for too long can turn your dish into a disaster.

For stir-fry dishes, meat should be sliced very thinly and on the bias. This is not easy to do and could take some time. Freeze the meat until it is firm and then slice the thin slices across the grain.

Try to plan for a week's worth of meals. If you can get in the habit of planning a weekly menu, it will save time on grocery shopping, and will reduce the stress of having to come up with a meal idea at the last minute. Also, keep a magnet-backed notepad on the refrigerator, and jot down any items that you are running low on. This way, your kitchen will always be stocked with the ingredients that you use regularly.

When it comes to cooking a good habit to do after preparing garlic is to rub your hands on the stainless steel sink vigorously for about 30 seconds. This will remove the unwanted odor from your hands. Washing them less than 30 seconds will not take all the odor away.

Make sure that if you are planning a party with friends and family, to have each course planned out in advance. You should have an appetizer course, salad course, main dish and dessert. Breaking your meal into courses will give people a chance to digest and appreciate what you have cooked for them.

If you have ever questioned the freshness of the eggs you bought and you don't know whether the eggs in your fridge are still useable or not, you can break them individually into a cup to see if they are good or not. If you need to test several eggs, put them in a pan of cool, salted water. Use the ones floating on top and throw away the ones that sink to the bottom of the pan.

To save on fat when cooking, use applesauce instead of butter. A cup of applesauce is equal to a cup of butter. This will reduce fat and calorie contents of your dessert recipe. It will also make your recipe moist and delicious. Most people won't even be able to tell the difference.

Feel free to make use of the tips that appeal to you. One of the greatest things about cooking for yourself is that it puts you in control of your diet. You are free to cook the way you want to. As you refine your cooking skills, keep looking for recipes and techniques that will help you to make the kind of food that you want to enjoy.

Looking for great dinner recipes for two can be easier online. Today, there are many recipe websites that can help you with any recipes for dinner. Visit the original source to have great cooking recipes.

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Cooking Healthy Dinner Recipes - Lemon Poached Chicken & Potato Salad (India Network)

Many people feel that dinner is one of the important meals in the day. Most of the people in the metropolitan cities pursue a very hectic lifestyle. This hectic lifestyle devoid them from maintaining a proper routine for daily breakfast and lunch. It is the most enjoyable meal for some people. You can relax after a hectic day at work and enjoy your dinner with your family in complete peace. On the other hand there are many people that come home and prepare the dinner themselves. It can turn out to be a pretty tedious task. It would be a real blessing if one gets hand on some recipes that are not so time consuming and healthy alike.

There are many ways that can make cooking dinner recipes fun, quick, healthy and easy. One must consider it as a time to be involved with the family and kids. There are a number of recipes that even kids can contribute with. These recipes can help you strike a chord between fun, cooking, health and taste. Get the kids involved in helping prepare the meal. They can do things like washing and tearing up vegetables and measuring out ingredients. One must add proper dash of fruits and vegetables to the dinner meals. Vegetables and fruits are often regarded as one of the healthiest ingredients while preparing a dinner meals.

These fruits and vegetables are easy on stomach and easily digestible. It also helps in providing a sweet and tangy punch to the meal. Try to chop the essential fruits and vegetables days prior to store it in the fridge. You can store them in containers in fridge and use them as per your needs. This would work wonders for the working class people that cook dinner after reaching home drenched in tiredness. Let us discuss a not so time consuming dinner recipe which is tasty and healthy alike. You can involve the kids too in preparation of it.

Lemon Poached Chicken & Potato Salad

Ingredients

4 small chicken breast fillets, trimmed
1 lemon, rind removed (see hint), juiced
750g kipfler or pink fir potatoes, scrubbed
100ml extra-virgin olive oil
150g baby green beans, trimmed, halved
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into thirds crossways
1 tablespoon dill leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Method

Place chicken in a large, deep frying pan with lemon rind. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove chicken from pan. Cool slightly. Slice across the grain.

Meanwhile, cook potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Using tongs, transfer to a chopping board. Stand for 10 minutes or until still warm but cool enough to handle. Peel potatoes and cut into chunks. Place in a large bowl.

Using a fork, whisk oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice and salt and pepper in a jug. Drizzle three-quarters of the dressing over potato. Stir gently to coat.

Place beans and asparagus in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 3 minutes. Drain. Add to potato with chicken, dill and chives. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Toss gently to combine. Season with pepper. Serve.

Hint: Use a potato peeler to remove the rind from a lemon, avoiding the white pith which can make the poaching liquid taste bitter.

This recipe would take 20 mins for preparation & 30 mins to cook.

There are many websites and video channels online that provide many such healthy dinner recipes and cooking tips. India Food Network is one such website which you can refer to learn these easy to cook instant healthy recipes. It also provides many nutritional tips and ingredients list for cooking fanatics. Visit the India Food Network website for more information.

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Tips for Finding the Ideal Cooking Classes (Extra Virgin)

Do you want to become a cook or sharpen your cooking skills? Joining some good Cooking Classes would not just help you learn cooking but it could also help you in learning about different cultures. What are the different criteria for choosing the right cooking class? The following information should help you with this.

The first factor to consider is the proximity of a cooking class. It should be located close to you. Trade schools and local colleges could be offering evening or weekend classes in cooking. Even some of the larger Catering Services, professional cooking schools and cookbook stores could be offering special classes designed for non-professionals.

Next, you would have to choose the duration of the course. You can find courses that are offered for a number of weeks or one that takes only one day. Both the courses would offer their own set of advantages. However, if you choose a longer course, it would give you sufficient time to sharpen your cooking skills. You would also be able to ask more questions to the instructor and learn more.

However, even a single-day course would be ideal for someone who is already adept in cooking and wants to learn a few more success tips. If your life schedule doesn't allow you to commit to a longer course, again you would do good by joining a single-day or some classes with shorter sessions. A smaller course would also give you the chance to explore if the course is ideal for you to commit more time and money.

Next, it would be best to choose a course that gives you the chance to get a hands on experience. In such a case, it would be better to choose some classes with longer session. However, choosing some cooking videos can also supplement your learning process. It would be even better if you cook in a group consisting of people with similar interests.

Next, you should understand that there is a world of a difference between recipes and cookbooks. The later has more detailing compared to recipes. Recipes give you only an overview of the actions that would otherwise take place in a class. In this case, the directions would usually be shorter, because the teacher would do all the explaining with progress of the course.

When it comes to cooking classes, you should remain prepared for the variety in formats. Choose a class that offers a more conducive environment where you can share your views and ideas openly. You shouldn't have any restrictions in getting a closer look at the cooking and ask questions without any limitations. As an addition, it would be even better to find a class that would also offer Food Catering services.

These are some of the leading points to be considered when searching for the perfect cooking class.

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Cooking Healthy Dinner Recipes - Lemon Poached Chicken & Potato Salad (India Network)

Lemon Poached Chicken & Potato Salad

Ingredients

Method

Using a fork, whisk oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice and salt and pepper in a jug. Drizzle three-quarters of the dressing over potato. Stir gently to coat.

Hint: Use a potato peeler to remove the rind from a lemon, avoiding the white pith which can make the poaching liquid taste bitter.

This recipe would take 20 mins for preparation & 30 mins to cook.

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Cooking Healthy Dinner Recipes - Lemon Poached Chicken & Potato Salad (India Network)

Lemon Poached Chicken & Potato Salad

Ingredients

Method

Using a fork, whisk oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice and salt and pepper in a jug. Drizzle three-quarters of the dressing over potato. Stir gently to coat.

Hint: Use a potato peeler to remove the rind from a lemon, avoiding the white pith which can make the poaching liquid taste bitter.

This recipe would take 20 mins for preparation & 30 mins to cook.

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Tips for Finding the Ideal Cooking Classes (Extra Virgin)

These are some of the leading points to be considered when searching for the perfect cooking class.

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Cooking Recipes You Must Try (rajiv tiwari)

Food is an art, it always has been and trying some new recipes is always fun. Cooking, when enjoyed, can result in some really creative recipes. Experiment with your dishes, keep innovating your food recipes and you'll always end up with something new. Try out these recipes now and enjoy the flavour!

Sesame Crusted Tuna Recipe

Ingredients:
* 1/8 cup sesame seeds
* 1/8 cup black sesame seeds
* 2 Ahi tuna steaks
* ? tbsn dark sesame oil
* ? sliced red cabbage
* ? sliced Napa cabbage
* 1 carrots cut into julienne strips
* ? sliced onion
* ? sliced red bell pepper
* 4 ounces snow peas
* Teriyaki stir-fry sauce
* Hot cooked rice

Directions:

1. Combine sesame seeds on a plate and coat both sides of tuna steaks.

2. Heat a large pan over high heat until and cook tuna pan gets very hot. Cook per your liking. Remove from heat, and set aside.

3. Heat sesame oil in saucepan over high heat. Add vegetables, and stir-fry till it's crisp and tender. Put the teriyaki stir-fry sauce to taste.

4. Slice tuna steaks and serve with rice and teriyaki vegetables.

5. Your recipe is ready to eat!

Triple-Cooked Chips

Ingredients:
* 1kg peeled potatoes, cut into chips
* Groundnut oil
* Salt
* Pepper

Directions:

1. Place the chips under running water to wash off the starch.

2. Put the chips in cold water and cook till they're almost falling apart.

3. Take the cooked chips out and let them dry.

4. Freeze for at least 1 hour to remove all moisture.

5. Deep fry the chips little by little in very hot oil. Remove once there's a light crust.

6. Drain the oil on kitchen paper.

7. The chips can be frozen for around 2-3 days at this stage.

8. Whenever you want to eat them, you can deep fry them again will they're golden brown.

9. Add salt and pepper to taste.

10. Enjoy the chips recipe with whatever dip you like!

These cooking recipes are meant for some of the best kitchen experiences. You can enjoy the yummy dishes by making them in the comfort of your kitchen. Gone are the days where you need to go to a restaurant to try out something new, these recipes can be tried out with easy to find ingredients and in hardly any time.

Rajiv Tiwari is an out and out gourmet whose love of food has made him travel to all top food destinations. In this bouquet of articles Rajiv discusses some quick tips on food recipes, and shows us how you can make people enchanted with lipsmacking food recipes.

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Masterbuilt Cooking Equipments (Lara Alvin)

For almost 40 years our passion has been to design quality outdoor cooking equipment that is simple to use. From the first propane fish cooker, to the user-friendly Butterball? Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, we offer a complete line of outdoor and indoor cooking products designed with the consumer in mind. Masterbuilt's standard of excellence is to design the most innovative products in the industry and markets we serve. Masterbuilt will strive to create a work environment that is conducive to building long-term employees who are motivated and dedicated to developing quality merchandise at a fair market value. The customer is our greatest asset and our commitment is to always provide friendly, caring service.

Masterbuilt leads industries in providing innovative, high quality products and services, fully recognizing that all things are possible with GOD. This will be done with a commitment to long-term relationships with employees, customers, suppliers and our community, while upholding the highest standards of business ethics.

Masterbuilt.com is a family business that depends on loyal employees who create revolutionary Butterball electric turkey fryers, high-quality adjustable charcoal grills, reliable smokehouse smokers and even easy and simple [link to Dadgum That's good] recipes.

Family goodness touches everything Masterbuilt makes - like a scrumptious pecan gravy poured over a crispy turkey breast.

Masterbuilt makes sure you don't get the same old thing, whether it's outdoor cooking equipment, cooking accessories or eating together as a family. John, a homespun food authority who's developed a following through his dadgum good cookbooks, savory TV segments and good-humored appearances around the country, pushes for freshness. In products. In food. In ideas.

John McLemore is the owner and President/CEO of Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc. Masterbuilt manufactures indoor and outdoor cooking products and automotive aftermarket accessories.
John's passion for product sales began at the ripe old age of 8. He would load up his Red Ryder wagon with the plant stands his father made and cart them around the neighborhood, selling his wares door-to-door. This passion has carried through his entire life. Once he turned 16 and was able to drive, he took on a more formal role in sales with his father's company. His first truck took over for the red wagon and his neighborhood route expanded throughout the southeast. When he was 19, John and his brother Don became part-owners with their father. John built a sales force for the company and expanded the brand nationwide. In 1998, John and Don became co-owners of Masterbuilt. Since then, the brand has gone worldwide and they have established a reputation as innovators in the cooking products industry. In 2012, Don retired and John become the sole-owner of Masterbuilt.
Masterbuilt Values:
Be Innovators through Creativity
Create Teamwork and Lead by Example
Remember where you came from and never change who you are.
Experience the goodness and Share the Experience
Prioritize your Life
Be the impact, Make a difference in someone's life
Strive to be World Class Customer Service
Have fun at work
Prayer
Set and accomplish you Goals to be Profitable.
Cook for your moment. Masterbuilt makes it memorable.

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Cooking Lasagna The Mexican Way (rajiv tiwari)

Lasagna is authentically an Italian dish, however with this recipe you can add a Mexican twist. Using tortillas as lasagne noodles, this blend creates a completely different experience. Lasagna allows you enough freedom to create completely new things using your imagination, this recipe is an excellent example. Cook it and see for yourself.

Ingredients:
* 1 pound of chicken mince
* ? grated yellow onion
* 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
* 1 teaspoon of cumin
* 1 tablespoon of chilli powder
* 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
* ? teaspoon of black pepper
* 1 can of diced tomatoes
* 1 can of rinsed black beans
* 1 ? cup of frozen sweet corn
* 1 can of diced and roasted green chillies
* 1 can of enchilada sauce
* 12 large flour tortillas
* 12 ounces of Mexican cheese blend
* 6 ounce can of sliced olives
* 2 chopped scallions
* 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425?F.

2. Drizzle the olive in a large pan over a medium flame. Add the chicken mince, onion, paprika, cumin, chilli powder, salt and pepper (to taste) to the pan. Cook the chicken for about 7 minutes.

3. Add and mix the tomatoes, beans and corn, stirring well. Allow it to cook while you set the baking dish.

4. Smooth a third of the enchilada sauce over the baking dish and put the lasagna substitute - tortillas on the bottom of the pan. The tortillas layer should be around 4 layers.

5. Add half of the chicken mix over top of the tortillas and spread it evenly.

6. Layer more of the lasagna - tortillas on top of the chicken mix. Put yet another third of the sauce over tortillas.

7. Sprinkle half of the cheese on top and add green chillies over the cheese. Add all the chicken mix again and spread properly.

8. Add more lasagna - tortillas over the chicken and sprinkle all the remaining cheese on top. Garnish with the olives and scallions.

9. Bake for around fifteen minutes till the lasagna - tortillas is hot throughout.

10. Remove from the oven and add the cilantro on top.

11. Serve the lasagna hot and enjoy!

One of the simplest ways to cook, this lasagna recipe will leave wanting more every time. Enjoy the unique blend of two different flavours with a dish that never gets boring.

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