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Save yourself money and time! Instead going to Starbucks or any coffee shop, why not make yourself your own "Starbucks" Mocha Frappuccino. Ingredients     2 shots espresso, chilled (or 80ml strongly brewed coffee)     ⅓ cup milk (80ml)     1 tablespoon granulated sugar (8.3g)     1 cup ice cubes, large     2 tablespoons chocolate syrup (30ml)     To serve: Whipped cream, Chocolate syrup Instructions In a blender, add 1 cup of ice cubes, and add ⅓ cup of chilled espresso. Today I used Nespresso Roma capsules but strongly brewed coffee works as well. Just make sure your coffee is chilled. Add in ⅓ cup of milk (any milk you want: full-fat, low-fat, soy milk, etc), 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup. Blend for about 30 seconds, or until smooth. Source: eugeniekitchen.com

Microwave Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and TV waves. A magnet tube inside the oven changes electricity into microwaves. The waves are spread through the oven by a fan. The interior of the oven is metal, so the microwaves bounce off it and cook the food from all sides. Cook- ware for use in microwave ovens is made from glass, plastic, paper, or ceramic, as microwaves can pass through them to the food. Microwave ovens cook by acting on the fat, water, and sugar molecules in the food, making them vibrate at great speeds. This movement creates friction, which causes heat. The heat cooks the food. The micro- waves enter the food to about a depth of 1.3 to 3.8 centimeters (1/2 to 1 1/2 inches). After this, the heat is conducted throughout the food. Microwaves use radio waves at a frequency of 2,500 mega hertz (MHz) which are then absorbed by water, fats or sugars and converted directly into atomic motion – or heat. Micro waves are not absorbed by most plastics,

Did you know that bread was originally flat? It was made with flour and water, then set out on a stone to bake in the sun. The discovery of yeast was an accident. Wild yeast carried by the wind fell on some dough and made it rise. Today, there are many different kinds of yeast breads that you can either buy or bake at home. Bread in its varied flavors and shapes can add interest and valuable. nutrients to your meals. Bagel This yeast bread takes its name from its shape. Bagel is a Yiddish word meaning ring or bracelet. A bagel is hard and glazed on the outside, with a tough, chewy texture inside. It is made of wheat flour (sometimes in combination with other flours) and water. Some recipes also use eggs and onions. The dough is cut into shaped, dropped briefly into water that is almost boiling, and then baked. Bagels are often eaten with cream cheese as a breakfast or brunch food. Babka Babka is a Polish coffee cake. This yeast bread is flavored with orange rind, raisi

Have you noticed lately how many people are eating salads? Due to the growing popularity of salads, many restaurants now feature a salad bar as an important part of their menu. This has called our attention to the great variety of foods and salad dressings that we can use in salads. All kinds of delicious combinations are possible, from a single ingredient, such as sliced tomato, to a tossed green salad with grapefruit section, croutons, and bacon bits, topped with a creamy yogurt dressing. Salads have become so much part of our eating habits that they may be served as any part of a meal — even as the main dish. Salads stimulate the appetite, brighten a meal, and provide contrast to the other foods served. Perhaps most important of all, salads, contribute valuable nutrients to your diet. So, do make a salad and learn this recipe!  225 g (1/2 pound or 6 cups) fresh spinach 60ml (1/4 cup) chopped onion 120 ml (1/2 cup) white mushroom, sliced thinly 2 slices bacon 15 ml (1

Tuna is so easily available in canned form that people in many parts of the United States have never tasted fresh tuna. Different varieties are caught off the Pacific coast and off the coast of Florida. Fresh tuna can be baked or broiled with a variety of sauces or eaten raw in Japanese sushi or sashimi. Because of tuna's low calorie and no fat, its perfect for low fat and low calorie diet as a sandwich filling. Ingredients 196 (7 ounce) can tuna 60 ml (1/4 cup) celery, finely chopped 60 ml (1/4 cup) onion, finely chopped 60 ml (1/4 cup) salad dressing, mayonnaise-type 12 slices bread, dry 2 eggs, beaten 80 ml (1/3 cup) milk 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) vanilla 30 ml (2 tablespoons) oil or fat Directions Drain and flake tuna. Mix with celery, onion, relish, and salad dressing.  Spread tuna mixture on 6 slices of bread; top with remaining slices. Mix eggs, milk, and vanilla. Dip sandwiches into egg mixture to coat each side. Brown in fat on a hot griddle or in a fryi

No single food is as widely known around the world as milk. In the United States, people consume more milk than any other beverage except water. One important reason for this is that milk is a leading source of many nutrients. Milk is also used as basic ingredient in many other foods and recipes, from soups to desserts. Think about all the foods you eat that contain milk. Food Value of Milk Do you like yogurt? Do you find yourself snacking on cheese? These are two of the milk products that you can use to help satisfy your daily milk requirements. Without consuming milk in some form, you would find it difficult to get the minerals — especially calcium — that your body needs. In addition, milk and milk products contain some of most nutrients required by the body. Protein - These are two main proteins in milk — casein and lactalbumin. These are complete proteins. A liter (1.06 quarts) of milk supplies more than the daily requirement of five essential amino acids and over half o

What is your favorite breakfast? Chances are it includes some kind of quick bread — maybe pancakes or muffins. In fact, the distinctive appearance, texture, and flavor of quick breads make them a popular treat at any meal. Quick breads get their name because they became leavened or, or they rise, faster than yeast breads. This makes them convenient to prepare. Huevos Rancheros Huevos Rancheros means ranch style eggs in Spanish. It is a hearty Mexican breakfast dish. The eggs are fried and served with refried beans and an onion and tomato sauce on a tortilla. The tortilla is the national bread of Mexico. It is made from a cornmeal and water paste called masa. The masa is rolled out into a thin, round pancake shape and cooked on a griddle without being browned. Belgian Waffles In Belgium, waffles are the basis for a sweet quick bread dessert. The waffles themselves are somewhat different than the breakfast waffles we are used to. The recipe calls for more egg and uses no

If you are looking for an Italian dish with yummy tomato sauce with chicken, chicken creole is good for you. This recipe is packed with nutrients that will make you healthy, it is full of fresh vegetables and chicken. It also has antioxidants that will make you look younger! Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 15 ml (1 tablespoon) rosemary 60 ml (1/4 cup) oil 12 fresh okra 80 ml (1/3 cup) vinegar 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 5 ml (1 teaspoon) oregano 450 g (1 pound) stewed tomatoes Direction Skin chicken breasts. Sprinkle with rosemary. Heat oil in a large skillet and brown chicken. Cut tips and ends off okra. Slice remaining okra into small pieces. Heat vinegar in a small sauce pan. When it begins to boil, add okra and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour off vinegar. Place okra in a strainer and rinse with water for about 30 seconds. Peel onion and garlic. Chop both. Wash green pepper and cut off top and bottom. remove seeds and membrane. Cut remaining green