The Healthy TempleRecipes

The diamonds of good food

Asya — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:56:04 +0000

Chocolate truffles are traditionally made with “ganache” shaped into rough spheres by hand and covered in cocoa powder. The powdery coating and imperfect shaping of the confections make them appear similar to dirt covered truffles - the famed culinary fungi. Chocolate truffles are easy to prepare at home and make irresistible desserts that will make you a welcome guest at any holiday party. (more…)

Special steamed Clams

Asya — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:39:54 +0000

Ingredients:
4 quarts cherry-stone clams, shells scrubbed
1 cup diced plum tomatoes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 sweet onion, minced
1 Tablespoon minced parsley
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco hot sauce, or to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup clam juice (or water)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 slices prepared thick-cut garlic bread
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Body-Building Diet

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:41:28 +0000

Body building is at its core, resistance activity. Whether gravity driven (free weights) or pulley driven (Nautilus™, Bowflex™, resistance bands), by forcing the muscles to resist against the kinetic motion, one increases the size of muscle cells within the muscle tissue, and larger muscles result. Because of the energy required to enlarge muscle cells, most always one also sees a reduction in the size of fat cells, as the lipids are utilized to provide energy to the muscle. Body building is an anaerobic activity, in that it does not utilize oxygen. However, this allows for glucose storage, and sustained feelings of energy. In order to support other muscles such as the heart, most body builders also engage in aerobic activity as a supplement to their body building routine. (more…)

Asparagus Risotto “Ecstasy”

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:14:32 +0000

Asparagus Risotto ingredients list:
2 lb of asparagus.
1 shallot, chopped finely.
3 oz of rice.
2 oz of butter.
1 cup of dry white wine.
4 tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Salt and pepper (more…)

One cream soup

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:50:18 +0000

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cubes chicken bouillon
ground black pepper to taste (more…)

Fruit dessert

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:21:09 +0000

Ingredients:
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8.25 ounces) water-packed sliced peaches, drained
1 can (8 ounces) water-packed pineapple chunks, drained
4 tablespoons shredded coconut, toasted (more…)

The Irish coffee

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:58:48 +0000

“Joe Sheridan had coffee prepared and decided to put a little something in it to give the passengers a little kick to get them out of their cold slump - so he added a drop (or two) of Irish whiskey to the brew. A surprised American passenger is said to have asked, “Is this Brazilian coffee?” to which Joe replied, “No, that’s Irish coffee!” From that day forward, Irish Coffee became known around the world as the official welcoming drink served at Foynes Airport.”
The Recipe… (more…)

CHERRY COBBLER

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:49:11 +0000

Products:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups pitted, tart, red cherries
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds (more…)

ITALIAN SOUP

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:24:51 +0000

Products:
1/2 lb. meat loaf mix (ground beef and pork)
2 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 c. milk (more…)

The diet cake

Asya — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:05:27 +0000

Ingredients:
• 1 cup cake mix, any flavor
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1-4 tablespoon water
• Pam cooking spray
• 1/4 can frosting (more…)

Super carrot cake

Asya — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:00:22 +0000

Ingredients:
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans (more…)

Fruit Salad

Asya — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:22:16 +0000

Ingredients:
One crushed pineapple
1 cup peeled, shredded carrots
1 cup chopped apples and/or pears
1/2 cup peanuts
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
1/3 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons peanut butter
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Marrow Stuffed with Cheese

Asya — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:16:35 +0000

Large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins Marrow squash also known as vegetable marrow. Green in color and oval shaped. It can grow to the size of a watermelon. It is related to the zucchini. They have a very bland flavor and can be stuffed with meat stuffing.
Ingredients:
1 marrow
olive oil
1 onion, sliced thinly
1 red pepper, sliced thinly
2 cloves garlic
small tin chopped tomatoes
100g feta cheese
3 tbsp cooked lentils de pue
(cooked spinach or chard - optional)
basil
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The beach Cocktail

Asya — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:55:06 +0000

When the weather gets hot, you’ll need to keep party-goers cool with icy-cold drinks and cocktails. Try summer recipes for a strawberry sangria, make a coffee punch with vanilla ice cream, or beat the heat with frozen margaritas.

Ingredients:
3 ounces golden tequila
1 ounce Cointreau
1 ounce fresh lime juice
handful of crushed ice
salt for garnish
lime slice for garnish (more…)

Egg mask for oily skin

Asya — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:50:29 +0000

Hormonal imbalances in adolescence cause oily skin. This type of skin is common in teenagers. The oil secretion in skin increases during teen age and decreases as age advances. Hormonal imbalance may appear during pregnancy and menopause, which lead to increase secretion of oil from oil glands of skin. Contraceptive pills and cosmetics also tend to increase the oil secretion. Humidity and Hot weather naturally increase oil secretion from oil glands of skin. The oil producing glands of skin are overactive and produce more oil. The excess oil, which oozes out gives the skin a greasy shine and the enlarged pores make the skin look coarse.

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A summer Soup

Asya — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:26:26 +0000

Vegetable stock replaces chicken stock in this version. Serves six and must be chilled for at least eight hours.
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
4 leeks, white part only, thinly sliced
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pound peeled russet potatoes
4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups milk
2 cups half and half
white pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
Garnish: minced fresh chives.

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Avocado and Corn Salsa

Asya — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:34:15 +0000

Ingredients:
3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced into large cubes.
3 corn ears, (about 2 cups of kernels), husked.
1 red onion, finely diced.
1 red bell pepper, finely diced.
1 cup of olive oil.
1 cup of lime juice.
1 cup of freshly chopped oregano.
1 cup of red wine vinegar.
1 tablespoon of minced garlic.
1 tablespoon of ground cumin.
1 teaspoon of chili powder.
4 shots of Tabasco sauce.
Salt and pepper, to taste.

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A Berry Punch

Asya — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:26:56 +0000

Products:
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup sugar
3 cups fresh raspberries, divided
2 cups fresh orange juice
2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup dark rum
1 cup light rum
1 orange, peeled, diced
1 cup diced peeled fresh pineapple
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice cubes (more…)

Grape salad

Asya — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:12:28 +0000

Ingredients
3 lbs seedless grapes (red or green or a combination)
1/4 - 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
8 oz sour cream
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
1/2 - 1 cup light brown sugar (adjust to taste) (more…)

The nonfat curd

Asya — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:01:29 +0000

Nonfat Curd, light product, produced in a ecologically great mountainous region, a more special prescription. Its accosts the curd in vacuum-leaf meat-packing business from 200 and 500 gr and is appropriate that as of direct consumption, for enclosure as well miscellaneous so the dishes. Cottage cheese is so versatile, it even makes an excellent replacement for higher fat cheeses like whole milk mozzarella, cheddar and whole milk ricotta. Try Hood Cottage Cheese in recipes like lasagna, pizza, stuffed shells - even cheesecake! Pop the top and discover the wonderful versatility of wholesome Hood Cottage Cheese! (more…)

A watermelon diet

Asya — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:56:30 +0000

Watermelon is a choice for dieters because it has no cholesterol and virtually no fat. Watermelon is an excellent source of potassium and vitamins A, C, and B6. It’s also a good source of water. Watermelon contains more lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable. Lycopene is an antioxidant known to prevent cancer. Studies have shown that people who get lots of lycopene have a lower risk of prostate, uterine, and esophageal tumors.

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Nettle for a beauty hair

Asya — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:50:46 +0000

In folk medicine nettle plants have been used as a diuretic, to build the blood, for arthritis and rheumatism. Externally it has been used to improve the appearance of the hair, and is said to be a remedy against oily hair and dandruff. Nettles are rich in vitamins A and C, several key minerals and lipids that can be beneficial to the hair. Nettle Root Extract has been used successfully in Europe as an inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase in treating BPH. As mentioned earlier, 5-alpha reductase is a key component in turning testosterone into DHT, the substance that causes the atrophy of hair follicles. Therefore there is great promise in its use as a component in natural hair loss treatments. Nettle Root Extract is available at health food stores over the counter, and has few side effects.

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A chicken salad

Asya — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:39:19 +0000

Ingredients (portions 4)
1 (about 200g) single chicken breast fillet
1 egg
50g bacon rashers, cut cross ways into thin strips
30cm baguette (French bread stick), diagonally cut into 1sm-thick slices
1 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated, washed, dried
150ml “Caesar” salad dressing (more…)

A spanich salad

Asya — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:09:08 +0000

Spinach growing in the garden is a welcome sign of spring. It is a source of vitamin A. It is rich in iron, calcium and protein. Spinach can be grown as a spring and a fall crop. Crinkled leaved varieties tend to catch soil during rainfalls. Plant a plain leaved variety to avoid a “gritty” spinach when chewed. (more…)

Pear-apple butter

Asya — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:02:17 +0000

This breakfast treat is wonderful from yourselves or one of those can’t-miss gifts your recipients will treasure. Unlike so many versions, the flavor of the fruit isn’t overwhelmed by too many spices—there’s just enough candied ginger to give it a spicy lift. An added plus: It’s as simple as can be!

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