Recipe: Breakfast Mac

BREAKFAST MAC Serves 4 1/2 pound dried elbow pasta 1/2 pound sliced bacon 2 cups Mac Sauce (see recipe) 2 cups grated extra-sharp, aged cheddar 1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 large eggs Freshly ground black pepper 1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until a little less than al dente. Drain, rinse and drain again. 2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 3. Cook the bacon in a frying pan over high heat...

8 delicious recipes using pimento cheese

The recipes, created by food stylist Karen Elizabeth Watts, were tested using the recipe for Basic Pimento Cheese. You can also use your favorite store-bought pimento cheese. BASIC PIMENTO CHEESE 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (Duke’s or any extra-heavy mayo; this means no low-fat) 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimento, drained 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon finely grated onion 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (8-ounce) block extra-sharp cheddar...

Top 10 foods for a healthy heart

1. Oatmeal Perla Esguerra, R.N.D., chief dietitian of the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in the Philippine Heart Center, says soluble fiber found in oats and oat bran may help lower total blood cholesterol levels by lowering low density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol levels. Omega-3 fatty acids, also found in oatmeal, may play a role in reducing inflammation in the blood vessels and joints, adds Daryl Estrella, R.N.D.,...

Black Magic Cake

  Skill Level:Beginner Prep Time:15 Minutes   Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa ...

The Health Benefits of Tomatoes

They are sweet, juicy, delicious, and considered to be one of world’s healthiest foods! Umm, wondering what we are talking about? Yes, you are right, we are talking about tomatoes! Did you know that tomatoes are also called ‘love apples’? It was a name that the French adoringly gave this lovely fruit in the 16th century. Well, what’s not to adore about tomatoes – they are fat-free, low in calories and packed with vitamins C. However,...

Horseradish Salmon

This low-calorie, hearty-healthy dish is a perfect dinner for the whole family. Ingredients 1 English (seedless) cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and then into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons 2 tablespoon(s) distilled white vinegar  2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh dill  2 tablespoon(s) olive oil  1/2 cup(s) panko (coarse bread crumbs)  2 tablespoon(s) prepared horseradish, drained  4 (5 to 6 ounces each) skinless, boneless...

Choc-caramel ice-cream tarts

Irrisistibly delicious and impressive looking, this triple-chocolate dessert is the winning end to any dinner party - if you're willing to share of course! Preparation Time: 20 Minutes To Cook: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 4 x 72g Snickers bars, coarsely chopped 2 1/2 tbs thickened cream 8 scoops Peters Light & Creamy Choc Caramel & Vanilla Swirl ice-cream Dark...

Nan May's Snowballs

Ingredients 1 cup 2% milk 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa...

Chantal's New York Cheesecake Recipes

"This cake is easy to make, and it's so delicious. Everyone that's tried it has said it tasted just like the ones in a deli! You'll love it!" Ingredients: 15 graham crackers, crushed 2 tablespoons butter, melted ...

Bittersweet Chocolate Tart Recipe

This dough recipe will make two, thin 9-inch tart shells. I usually make use one shell, and freeze one, unbaked, for future use. The recipe makes enough filling for one tart. If you don't have whole wheat pastry flour, you can use unbleached all purpose flour, that is fine. If all you have is white sugar, that is fine as well. I was thinking an alternative crust might be 1 cup APF + 3/4 cup spelt flour, but I haven't tried it yet. Be sure to sift...

Chicken Afritada

Here we is another delicious tomato-based chicken dish that will surely capture your attention: Chicken Afritada. This might be an everyday dish served in Filipino households; however, having the complete ingredients and putting some love in your cooking will definitely turn this ordinary dish into something extra-ordinary. Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces 1 large potato, quartered 1 large carrot, sliced 1 large bell...