Perhaps because it's produced by bees, people have the impression that honey is somehow healthier for you than sugar, but in terms of caloric content, honey and sugar are neck in neck. However, because honey is sweeter than sugar, people tend to use less of it. For those who want to reduce the amount of processed foods they eat, honey is a good bet -- it is processed once; sugar is processed multiple times. When substituting sugar, there is more than just weight to take into account. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Make a Recipe Card Database in Microsoft Access
If you have a lot of recipes just lying around on pieces of paper or tucked into cookbooks, you've probably dreamed about having them all in one place that was easy to access. With the advent of computers and database programs, that is now a possibility. Microsoft Access is a database program that comes as part of the Microsoft Office Suite. With the use of this program and a simple template, you can set up all your favorite recipes in a database on your computer.
Use Capers in Recipes
For the longest time, I didn't know what a caper was. All I knew was those little dark green pea-size edibles tasted real good, and I couldn't get enough of them. If you don't know what a caper is (no - it's not a prank), a caper is the bud of a flowering shrub called Capparis spinosa. It's hard to believe, but just one tiny caper is packed with a long list of vitamins and minerals. This turns any recipe into a healthy one when you include capers. What's more, capers are versatile and can be used in many different dishes. Below is a sampling of the ways in which capers can be used. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Cook Tilapia - 4 Easy Recipes
Tilapia makes a wonderful main dish. It's inexpensive, light and healthy. Here are 4 easy ways to prepare your tilapia.
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Calculate a Recipe to Feed 100?
When you are cooking for a large group planning the amount and types of food you will have can be a complicated process. Many favorite recipes are only designed to feed six or eight people. Through multiplying ingredient amounts and carefully planning how you will cook the meal you can simplify the process. This is how you can turn your favorite recipe into a meal for everyone at your next big event. Add this to my Recipe Box.