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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...

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 ...

Chicken Cordon Bleu The phrase cordon bleu (kôrdon' bloe') means "blue ribbon" in French and was once the symbol of high military honor. It later came t omean excellence in cooking. One of France's most famous cooking schools took this as its name. Chicken cordon bleu originated there. It is a boned chicken breast that has been rolled around pieces of ham and cheese and secured with a toothpick. It is then baked. Chicken Curry A curry is an Indian dish of meat, fish, poultry, or vegetables in a sauce seasoned with curry powder. The word curry means sauce. Curry powder is a blend of spices and usually includes, turmeric, cardamon, coriander, mustard, saffron, and allspice. The yellow color comes from the turmeric. A chicken curry might be served with side dishes of chutney(a spicy fruit relish), raisins, nuts, or shredded coconut. Chicken Paprika Paprika is the ground powder of a pepper plant. It is bright red and varies in flavor from mild to v...

Okra (o’kra) is an important part of Southern and Creole cooking. The okra pods, which originated in West Africa, are cooked as a vegetable or used as an ingredient in soups. They can be stewed, French-fried, served with a sauce, or baked Au gratin (with cheese) or with tomato and rice. Okra is also used to thicken and flavor This famous Louisiana soup contains tomatoes and other vegetables and spices, in addition to meat or poultry and okra. This picture shows okra shrimp gumbo.(You can also use chicken instead of shrimp) Ingredients     1lb medium shrimp (cleaned and devined)     2 Cups okra (chopped)     2 Cups peppers (chopped)     4 Large tomatoes (chopped)     1 onion (chopped)     1 bunch spring onion (chopped)     2 Stalks celery (chopped)     4 Cups chicken stock     2 Tbsp coconut oil     1/2 cup dill (chopped)...