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You will learn how to make and home can whole meals; chili, stew and meat sauces, in this fifth video of the series. The video podcasts are to be used with detailed instructions and recipes on CanningUSA.COM If I Can, You Can! video podcasts are ten to twelve minute instructions for each canning method. The first being the easiest, beginning with jam and infused fruit, moving into the second which teaches how to preserve fruit in syrup and how to can homemade pie filling. The third teaches how to home can delicious, ripe and red summer tomatoes whole, diced or in your favorite tomato sauce! The fourth podcast shows how to can vegetables and soups and the fifth is about canning chili, stews and meat sauces. As an added bonus, we’ll finish off the series with podcast six, teaching how to can homemade pâtés, meatloaf and fish.

Even the most harried cook can find time for these easy dessert recipes. And they are perfect for beginners who aren’t too secure in their cooking skills just yet. Your family and friends will think you are a hard-working expert, and you can keep that secret to yourself! This Layered Pudding Delight is just that–delightful. Only 5 ingredients but they make for a dessert that is not only easy but also makes a very pretty presentation. Directions are also given to turn this into a diabetic-friendly dessert. The Honey Rice Pudding makes a great dessert with it’s creamy texture and the hint of citrus and the golden raisins.

LAYERED PUDDING DELIGHT

14 whole Graham crackers, divided
1 pkg (6-serving size) vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
21-oz can fruit pie filling (ie cherry, strawberry, blueberry, etc)

Line a 9-inch square pan with 1/3 of the Graham crackers, breaking as needed to fit the pan. Prepare the pudding mix with the milk as directed on the package. Let the pudding stand for 5 minutes then blend in the thawed whipped topping. Spread half the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Add another layer of crackers just like the first layer. Top the crackers with the remaining pudding mix. Layer the remaining crackers over the pudding. Spread pie filling over the Graham crackers. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

NOTE: This recipe can be made for diabetics by using sugar-free pudding mix and Splenda sweetened pie filling.

HONEY RICE PUDDING

1 1/2 cups water
1 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups pre-cooked rice
2 cups milk, divided
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 egg, beaten
4 tsps cornstarch
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp orange peel, grated

In a heavy saucepan, bring the water, butter, and salt to a boil; stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the milk and the raisins. Cook over medium heat about 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Mix together the remaining milk, egg, and cornstarch; slowly stir the mixture into the rice mixture. Cook another 2 minutes. Stir in honey, vanilla, and orange peel. Cool to warm, stirring occasionally. Serve while warm.

Enjoy!

Planning a brunch and looking for some new ideas? Here we offer some recipes to give new life to your brunch. Wake up taste buds with these great recipes. Baked Egg and Toast Cups make a great individual egg serving that is definitely different. The Impossible Turkey (or Chicken) Pie is easy to prepare and can be kept warm easily. Ham Cream Cheese Bagel Spread is tasty on miniature bagel halves. Try one, two, or all three of these recipes at your next brunch.

BAKED EGG AND TOAST CUPS

6 slices whole-wheat bread, crusts removed

1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

6 eggs

1/2 cup low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese

Salt and Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly spray 6 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.

Brush both sides of the bread slices with the melted butter. Press one slice of bread into each muffin cup so that the edges come up over the edges of the muffin cup. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven. Break one egg into each toast cup and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the 6 cups. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until the eggs are set.

Serves 6

IMPOSSIBLE TURKEY (OR CHICKEN) PIE

2 cups cooked turkey or chicken, shredded or cut-up

1 jar (4 1/2 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained

1/2 cup sliced green onions

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup shredded natural Swiss cheese

1 1/2 cups milk

3/4 cup baking mix (such as Bisquick)

3 eggs

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a 10-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle turkey, mushrooms, onions, salt and cheese in the pie plate. Beat milk, baking mix and eggs together until smooth. Pour into pie plate. Bake at 400 degrees until golden brown and a knife inserted halfway between the center and the edge comes out clean. This should take 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with some fresh parsley if desired. Leftovers should be refrigerated.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

HAM CREAM CHEESE BAGEL SPREAD

8-oz low-fat cream cheese

1 cup sour cream

1/4 tsp garlic powder

2 pkgs (2 1/2-oz each) deli ham, chopped

2 to 3 green onions, depending on size, chopped

Miniature whole wheat bagels, split

In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth. Stir in ham and onions. Spread on the split side of bagel halves.

Enjoy!

[I:http://www.uniquearticlewizard.com/extras/pics/liger123image24.jpg]India is known for her diverse culture which has many hidden delicious recipies.There are several dishes which are quite simple to make and are very tasty. Vegetable biryani is one such dish. It is prepared during festive seasons and has originated from Northern India. The vegetables are essentially marinated in yogurt based mix.

Step One: Your first action in making this dish will be to bake the potato cubes, carrots, and okra in a pan of boiling salted water. You will have to boil these contents for about 7 to 8 minutes. What you must do next is drain well and place all the contents into a large bowl. The next step requires you to mix the contents with the celery, mushrooms, and eggplant.

Step Two: Make a mix of ginger, garlic, curry powder, turmeric and unsweetened yogurt.You should take care that all the ingredients are mixed together properly. With a spoon add this mixture into the vegetable. Let the vegetable marinate for atleast 2 1/2 hours. This dish needs some time for marination, so it can’t be made instantly.

Step Three: Take your butter and heat it in a heavy skillet. You need to add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook them over a medium heat. Continue cooking the onions for about 6 min, or until they are soft and golden brown looking. Remove a few of the onions from the pan and reserve them for your garnish. Cook the rice in a large pan of boiling water as you are doing this. Allow the rice to cook for about 8 minutes. Make sure that you drain them thoroughly and set them aside for future use.

Step Four: Now take the marinated vegetable and add it to the cooked brown onions. Cook the vegetables for about 10 mins.Take a large casserole dish and put in atleast half of the cooked rice into it. On top of the rice, place a spoonful of cooked vegetables. Again on top of it put the residual rice and cover the dish. In a preheated oven cook the biryani at 375 degree for about 25 mins .Once cooked remove from the oven.

Take a serving plate, and put the biryani into it. Garnish with the golden brown onions and cilantro. Your Yummy Indian Vegetable biryani is ready to be eaten. What are you waiting for? Enjoy!!!

For additional information on the numerous varieties of vegetable biriyani please check out the ifood community at vegetable biriyani Those interested in chicken biryani recipes can take a click chicken biryani

[I:http://www.uniquearticlewizard.com/extras/pics/liger123image2.jpg]Low carb diets have become popular because they are an easy way to lose weight fast.

Before you begin with your low carbohydrate eating plan, it is extremely important to be familiar with the different range of foods that can be incorporated in your diet plan It is also helpful to have a quick reference guide for counting the grams of carbs in various foods.In the beginning stages of the diet, you will want to limit your daily net carb count at about 30 grams.Net carbs are the total carbs minus the fiber.The daily carb intake varies so you will need to determine the best level for you to continue losing weight.The key is to eat fewer carbohydrates than your body burns in a day.The quantity of carbohydrates can be in stages increased as soon as you begin loosing weight.Some people have slow metabolic rate, for that reason they supposed to continue with the fewer intake of carbohydrates to loose weight.Taking a supplement to boost metabolism or consulting a doctor regarding prescription medications may be required if ongoing weight loss becomes difficult.

It is always recommended to eat home prepared foodstuff rather than eating packaged foods. It may cost you less and furthermore you can keep a proof of your total carb intake.These days here are lot many websites presenting low carbohydrate recipes and also various referral cookbooks are available on this food plan.It is extremely trouble-free to learn a few key points on low carbohydrate diet and the special ingredients required by means of these books and web pages.Like for instance almond flour or coconut powder can effortlessly be used as a flour alternate, is a good quality suggestion for creating low carbohydrate recipes.Both natural and artificial sweeteners are available to replace sugar in dessert recipes.Having a good collection of recipes on hand will get you off to a good start when planning meals.

Now is a good time to go through the food in your kitchen to get rid of anything that may be a temptation.Items that contain flour and/or sugar should be eliminated.If other family members insist on having high carb foods around, you will need to come up with a plan to stay away from them.The good news is that there are delicious low carb substitutes to replace these forbidden foods.It is healthier to keep tasty as well as handy low carbohydrate ingredients, if you desire to stay away from the tempting sugar products.

You will need to read food labels while shopping.It is recommended to purchase the food stuff that contains net carbs fewer than ten grams per serving.If you are in a grocery store then you should locate the place where low carbohydrate foods are held in reserve.The aisles are loaded with processed foods that are usually high in carbs.Food items containing high proteins are some first-class source of low carbs, example for such foods are eggs, milk and meat.It’s also important to eat plenty of low carb fruits and vegetables.While choosing a food stuff, refer to a carbohydrate calculation chart.Low carb protein bars, sugar-free ice cream, nuts and cheese sticks are popular snacks.Many sugar-free sweets may cause stomach ailments hence they should be averted.

Transitioning to a lower carb diet may seem difficult at first, but remember things will get easier.It is recommended to eat petite meals in every two hours instead eating bigger meals after waiting for 3-4 hours.Keep your intake of carbohydrates in check and break free from the worries about your eating habits.Be sure to drink plenty of water as it is helpful to keep the body flushing out wastes.It is good to keep a track of your weekly weight as it may encourage you to loose more weight.Adjust your daily net carb intake as needed to stay on track.

For further details on low carb recipes please go to Low Carb Food. You may also have a peek at some awesome healthful video recipes by clicking Healthy Recipes