41 make way Recipes

everywhere you look , there is a lot of emphasis on cutting the fat out of our daily diets, but who wants to cut out the fat if it means cutting out the flavor when it comes to baking, there is a way to cut down on your fat intake without changing the ingredients in your favorite recipes. if you switch to nonstick silicone bakeware, you can cut down on your fat intake with minimal effort. because the bakeware is nonstick, you never have to use butter, shortening, or grease on your pans or sheets to ensure easy food removal., first silicone items made exclusively for baking were small silicone mats that fit nicely on your cookie sheet and allowed you to bake cookies with out greasing the cookie sheet or worrying about the bottoms getting burned. these little mats were a huge success and stores were hard pressed to keep them in stock., as the popularity of these mats grew , manufacturers decide to explore the idea of making more bakeware from silicone. they began making spoons, spatulas, and whisks that could withstand high heats and could be used with nonstick cookware with no fear of ruining the coating. silicone utensils were the perfect choice for candy making or any other project that required a boiling and sticky liquid to be stirred., kitchen supply manufacturers also introduced silicone potholders and oven gloves. because they can withstand heats up to 500 degrees, they are the perfect insurance that you won tsp get burned when you pull a hot dish from your oven. they don tsp conduct heat the way that a cloth potholder does and they are much sturdier and easy to keep clean than traditional potholders. home canners fell in love with silicone baker s mitts because they could actually reach into a pot of boiling water to remove a hot jar of food once it was done processing. as an added bonus these durable potholders do double duty as lid grippers making opening jars a snap., once silicone hit kitchens in the form of baking mats , utensils, and pot holders, kitchen experts began to see the potential of this material in everyday baking. suddenly almost any type of bakeware that could traditionally be found in stainless steel, aluminum, glass, or stoneware was being offered in brightly colored silicone. stores began selling muffin tins, bread loaf pans, cake pans, and pie pans. the most popular pieces tend to be the specialty designed cake pans that allow you to make cakes shaped like everything from roses to pumpkins. they even have mini cake pans that make individual, fancy shaped cakes., popularity of silicone bakeware skyrocketed as cooks began to see the benefits of using this material in their kitchens. foods pop out of silicone pans with amazing ease. you never need to grease, flour, or even use cooking spray on a silicone pan and that adds up to lots of calories and fat grams saved with each meal. because silicone is very flexible, it is easy to bend and twist it so that cakes and breads pop out easily. you never have to force baked goods out of the pan, so they retain there shape and you don tsp see a lot of split and broken cakes., silicone is a bakers dream when it comes to making evenly cooked delicacies. the material distributes heat evenly, so you never end up with a cake that is burned around the edges and still not cooked in the middle. it also cools down quickly ensuring that your foods will not continue cooking and possibly drying out once you remove them from the oven., because silicone is nonstick , cleanup is a breeze. a little soap and water and any crumb left on your bakeware disappears. it is nonporous, so it never retains any odors from the foods you cook. completely versatile it goes from oven to table to freezer and can even be thrown in the dishwasher. once you are done cleaning it, storage is a snap. with its flexibility, you can twist it, bend it, fold it or mash it up so it can fit in the smallest of drawers or cupboards., if you haven tsp tried silicone bakeware , add a piece or two to your kitchen. you will be surprised at its quality and flexibility.

pre-made cornbread, crumbled up (1 pan , any way you like to make it), chopped celery, chopped onions, eggs, beaten, chicken broth (1-2 cans), salt, pepper, ground sage

red potatoes, red onion, diced, hamburger dill pickles, diced, hard-boiled eggs, chopped, mayonnaise, spicy whole grain mustard or 1/2-2/3 cup yellow mustard, paprika

hoagie roll, toasted lightly and split lengthwise, but not all the way through, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded provolone cheese, precooked meatballs (heated through), homemade marinara sauce , heated through (or bottled italian sauce, but homemade makes it!), grated parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil

crushed pineapple, light sour cream, egg, melted butter, flaked coconut (optional), flour (can be part white whole wheat), sugar, ground flax seeds, oatmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, blueberries (fresh or frozen or could sub raspberries or blackberries), chopped pecans (macadamia nuts are great)

did you know that if you want to add vegetables to the soup you are making, they will taste so much better if you saute them first in a little butter. even though it s a little bit more work, it s worth the extra effort., what happens when you boil the soup too long the soup ends up losing its color ., i burned my soup once. have you ever done that here s a great tip to fix that. take the liquid part of your soup and pour it into a new, clean pan. then, add these ingredients: mustard, curry powder, chutney, or your 1 other of your favorite flavors. quantities are always to taste and you ll be amazed at how this tip really works, my all time favorite soup tips. every made soup that was too salty tasting all you need to do is place a raw potato into your soup pot and simmer it with the soup for about 15 minutes. not only does the potato slice absorb the extra salt, but as an added snack for the cook, it also absorbs all that flavor and becomes a fantastic taste treat, need your soup to be thicker - just sprinkle a little bit of instant mashed potato and stir in to thicken the soup. carefully continue adding the instant potatoes until you get the consistency that makes you happy., in a hurry and need to use canned broth instead of homemade give it a little extra flavor by taking your leftover chicken or meat bones and simmering it in the broth. simmer for about 15 minutes. then, strain the liquid and use the newly-flavored broth for your soup. this is a fantastic way to spice up the tinny flavor of canned broth and make it taste like its homemade., guess what a great resource a grocery store is for ready -to-use ingredients! simply make a visit to the salad bar (most large grocery chains have them now,) and gather up some of the pre-cut vegetables, cooked shrimp, and chicken or meat. how easy is that, if you have any leftovers of the pasta you cooked the night before , or even meat and vegetables - use them for instant nutritious substance for your soup. if your left over vegetables have already been cooked, simply puree them and use it as a thickener. deeeelish

try this maple nut fudge instead of traditional chocolate fudge. you make it the same way but with maple flavor., granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, maple flavoring, walnut pieces

out a large saucepot with a tight fitting lid ., cook about 4 chicken breasts (you can cook them any way you want. i would broil or grill them,gives the chowder more flavor ), chop up enough cooked chicken to make 2 cups coursely chopped chicken, drain and reserve the liquid of 1 (12 oz.) can of whole kernel corn, clean and thinly slice and set aside 3 medium onions, fry (save the grease ) and crumble about 6 slices of bacon, in bacon grease , fry onions until they are tender then remove from grease and set aside,still saving grease.

ranch salad dressing, french-fried onions, lettuce, cheddar cheese, gherkin, chop red onion, caesar salad dressing, grated parmesan cheese, black olives, pizza sauce, cheddar cheese, green pepper, hot pepper flakes, shredded mexican blend cheese, guacamole, salsa, cheddar cheese or american cheese, baked beans, warmed, bacon, cooked, tomato, onion

unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained, jell-o vanilla flavor instant pudding, thawed cool whip whipped topping, prepared angel food cake or 12 individual round sponge cakes, mixed fresh berries

clams, with liquid, potatoes, onion, milk, flour, butter, salt and pepper

boneless chicken breast , boiled in 3 cups water and cut into strips, chicken liver, if desired,boiled with chicken breast and each piece cut into 3, tomato sauce, cooked rice or 1 1/2 cups leftover rice, coarsely chopped red bell pepper, chopped onion, chicken stock (from boiled chicken breast), salt and pepper, grated cheese, soy sauce, pepper

granny smith apples, peeled and cubed, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, butter (separated ), vanilla extract

oil or 1 tbsp butter, leeks, washed and sliced, carrots, washed, scraped and sliced, cabbage, washed and shredded, swede or 1 small turnip, peeled and cubed, tomatoes , deseeded and chopped, stalks celery, washed and sliced, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, vegetable bouillon cubes, boiling water, dried red lentils or 1/4 cup barley, plain flour, vegetable suet, salt, cold water

couscous, boiling water or seasoned broth, salt and freshly ground black pepper

couscous, boiling water or seasoned broth, salt and freshly ground black pepper

olive oil, couscous, minced garlic, chicken broth, ground spice such as cumin , cinnamon or allspice, butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper

olive oil, couscous, minced garlic, chicken broth, ground spice such as cumin , cinnamon or allspice, butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper