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26 February 2009
Simple Easy Ways to Update Loved Recipes to Healthy
Simple Easy Ways to Update Loved Recipes to Healthy: "Bon Appetit!
There are small tweaks you can do to update and still retain the pleasure of eating well! 4 videos."
Have you learned how to make ghee or clarified butter yet? It's easy AND healthier! The taste is awesome too.
In this article I took an already tasty Swiss Green Bean Casserole and tweaked it to a healthier and still tasty version. Try it yourself on your old but well-loved recipes!
By Denny Lyon
Photo by iLoveButter @ flickr
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15 February 2009
Newest Health Care Plan: Food as Medicine
Newest Health Care Plan: Food as Medicine - "OK, so what does the minor political rant have to do with food as medicine you ask? Plenty. When jobs are scarce or people are underemployed – like most of America right now with 100,000 each week entering those unhappy ranks – people make really bad food choices.
Because of job and ensuing financial stress they go to sugar, lots of carbohydrates and low quality meats. With stress on the rise during this tough economic time worldwide, wallets and bank accounts depleted, it’s time to think of food as medicine."
By Denny Lyon
Photo by Zest-pk @ flickr
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11 February 2009
Ten Illustrated Quotes: Humor
Ten Illustrated Quotes: Humor: "Collecting humorous quotes is always a laugh out loud moment well spent. Well, I’m always advising people to live out loud…"
We do so love a good laugh down here in Louisiana, enjoy!
By Denny Lyon
Photo by Midnight-digital
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06 February 2009
Recipe: Lemon Tart with Almond Crust
Here in Louisiana we are big fans of the taste of lemon! We love lemon desserts, especially cakes, tarts and cookies. From a home cook in Paris, France comes this lovely easy tart. Enjoy!
Lemon Tart with Almond Crust
From: Alexandra de Waresquiel, Paris, France
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients for the Crust:
1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup whole almonds, toasted
1/3 cup sugar
½ teaspoon (scant amount) salt
½ cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 Tablespoons (about) ice water
½ teaspoon almond extract
Ingredients for the Filling:
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup plus 2 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
4 large eggs
Optional garnishes:
Toasted sliced almonds
Lemon slices
Whipped cream
Directions for Crust: Blend flour, whole toasted almonds, sugar and salt in processor until almonds are finely ground. Add chilled butter and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix 3 Tablespoons ice water and ½ teaspoon almond extract in small bowl; add to processor and blend until moist clumps form, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball and flatten into disk. Wrap disk in plastic; refrigerate 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Soften dough slightly at room temperature before continuing.)
Preheat oven to 375° F. Roll out dough on floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Press dough into pan. Fold in dough overhang, pressing to adhere and forming double-thick sides. Pierce dough all over with fork. Freeze 20 minutes. Bake crust until golden brown, piercing with fork if crust bubbles, about 30 minutes. Cool crust on rack 15 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
Directions for Filling: Whisk lemon juice, sugar and lemon peel in medium bowl to blend. Add eggs and whisk until well blended. Pour mixture into crust. Bake tart until filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool completely.
Garnish tart with toasted almonds and lemon slices and pipe whipped cream rosettes around edges, if desired. Cut into wedges and serve.
Lemon Tart with Almond Crust
From: Alexandra de Waresquiel, Paris, France
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients for the Crust:
1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup whole almonds, toasted
1/3 cup sugar
½ teaspoon (scant amount) salt
½ cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 Tablespoons (about) ice water
½ teaspoon almond extract
Ingredients for the Filling:
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup plus 2 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
4 large eggs
Optional garnishes:
Toasted sliced almonds
Lemon slices
Whipped cream
Directions for Crust: Blend flour, whole toasted almonds, sugar and salt in processor until almonds are finely ground. Add chilled butter and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix 3 Tablespoons ice water and ½ teaspoon almond extract in small bowl; add to processor and blend until moist clumps form, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball and flatten into disk. Wrap disk in plastic; refrigerate 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Soften dough slightly at room temperature before continuing.)
Preheat oven to 375° F. Roll out dough on floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Press dough into pan. Fold in dough overhang, pressing to adhere and forming double-thick sides. Pierce dough all over with fork. Freeze 20 minutes. Bake crust until golden brown, piercing with fork if crust bubbles, about 30 minutes. Cool crust on rack 15 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
Directions for Filling: Whisk lemon juice, sugar and lemon peel in medium bowl to blend. Add eggs and whisk until well blended. Pour mixture into crust. Bake tart until filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool completely.
Garnish tart with toasted almonds and lemon slices and pipe whipped cream rosettes around edges, if desired. Cut into wedges and serve.
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25 January 2009
Louisiana Culture: Love of Eggplant Recipes
Louisiana Culture: Love of Eggplant Recipes - Fun article about Louisiana food culture. 3 eggplant recipes and 4 cooking videos will have you well on your way to cooking this versatile vegetable!
By Denny Lyon
Sauteed Eggplant with Cheese and Honey Photo by avlxyz @ flickr
24 January 2009
Louisiana Culture: Heavenly Hash Cake (and recipe)
Louisiana Culture: Heavenly Hash Cake: "Heavenly hash “cake” is quite popular with home cooks. It is basically a marshmallow cake mixed with nuts and some chocolate and then bathed again in a chocolate glaze to seal the marshmallow. If you love marshmallows you will love this 'cake.'"
Photo by Flirty Kitty @ flickr
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20 January 2009
Obama is now the 44th President!
Just finished watching Obama's speech and other news coverage - what an historic time, what emotion for millions around the world. There must be millions of people crowded together on the Washington Mall. It reminds me of when the Pope in Rome, Italy celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Square and a million strong gather.
Interesting is that the ceremony ran a little long and by so doing Obama became the 44th President exactly at noon BEFORE he took the oath of office four minutes later. How many of you knew that bit of trivia?
Congrats Mr. President! May you be successful in all endeavors.
Denny
A new day is here!
Photo by stephentrepreneur @ flickr
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19 January 2009
I Am Not A Chocoholoc!
I Am Not A Chocoholoc ! - This is a fun article from a new friend over at HubPages who talks about how chocolate is so user friendly, like a member of the family! You will enjoy her!
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18 January 2009
Swamp Dragons
Photo by William A. Franklin @ flickr
Swamp Dragons - You will enjoy this Louisiana native's tale of her growing up years! Alligators can get up to 14 feet long and weigh up to 1,000 pounds!
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Recipe: Dennys Valentines Day Chocolate Crepes with Sweet Ricotta Cheese
Dennys Valentines Day Chocolate Crepes with Sweet Ricotta Cheese - Videos posted below to help you see just how easy it is to make that French culture favorite: crepes!
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17 January 2009
Video: How to Make French Chocolate Crepes
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Just how much do you really like chocolate?
Just how much do you really like chocolate? - As I write on HubPages, they have this area where you can make requests for other people to write about your question - or "hub" as they call it. This writer answered my request and her chocolate story of a friend was most unusual!
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16 January 2009
Tips for Saving on Groceries and Food Leftovers Ideas
Photo by Denny Lyon of a slice of red velvet cake
Tips for Saving on Groceries and Food Leftovers Ideas - Who doesn't want to have more money to spend on chocolate - or red velvet cake?
In this fun article there is a video of a woman from Washington state who saves 80% of her food budget. She is willing to tell all as it is a simple plan that makes sense.
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