A pie for breakfast? Who’d deny that? Or a good pie to go with any meal, at any time of day would be a wonderful choice. Lemon meringue pie may sound like one of the most complex pies to bake, and yet this recipe makes it one that is easy and definitely tasty. This recipe shows you that with the simplest of ingredients, you can master a dish so amazing. So, bake away, and let your cravings have a party of their own. Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons corn starch ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups water 2 lemons, juice and zest 2 tablespoons butter 4 egg yolks, beaten 1 pie crust, baked 4 egg whites 6 tablespoons white sugar Directions Whisk 1 cup of sugar, flour, corn starch, and salt, for the dough of the pastry. Sprinkle a bit of cold water, so the pastry dough is smooth and can be rolled. Add lemon juice, lemon zest in the water and stir. Let it come to a boiling point, on a medium flame. Keep stirring the mixture. Gather the pastry in a small ball shape, and flatten the edges. Wrap it with cling film and let it cool.

Mediterranean cuisine is one of the most colorful cuisines from round the world. All it’s flavors add to its amazing look, and of course its mouth-watering taste. Here are two recipes, which aren’t just healthy quick bites, but tasty all the same. 1. Mediterranean Turkey meatballs with herbed yogurt sauce Ingredients For the meatballs: 1 cup cooked lentils (black or green) 1/2 pound ground turkey 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2/3 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons red onion, minced 2 tablespoons chopped black olives 1 tablespoon capers 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried dill 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper For the herbed yogurt sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried chives 1 teaspoon fresh or dried dill, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon zest Salt and pepper, to taste Method Grind the lentils until mushy and pour them in a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and fold them together. Stir is well for a good 15 minutes. In the meantime, pre-heat the oven to 375°F.

Cream cheese and Jello-O make a super yummy combinations. Here are four super delicious recipes to indulge yourself. 1. Christmas cherry and cream cheese jell-O Ingredients 1 packet cherry flavored Jell-O 230g soft cream cheese 250ml aerated cola, chilled 1 cup sweet, dark cherries, pitted and drained Method Cook the Jell-O in boiling water as instructed on the box. Let the Jell-O mix cool down completely. Add the cream cheese, cola and cherries to the Jell-O mix. Pour it into molds and chill until it sets completely. Unmold and serve. 2. Strawberry cream cheese and jell-O pie Ingredients 250g Graham crackers 1 packet strawberry Jell-O 300g cream cheese 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced For Topping Whipped cream ¼ cup blueberries ¼ cup strawberries Method Line a dessert dish with the crushed biscuit. Lay out the sliced strawberries on the biscuit layer. Prepare the Jell-O according to the instructions on the box. After the Jell-O cools down a little, add the cream cheese to it and blend well. Add the Jell-O mix over the layer of strawberries. Chill until the dessert is well set. Add the whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries over the set Jell-O and serve. 3. Cream cheese, pear and lime jell-O Ingredients 1-2 cups water, boiling I packet (170 grams) Lime Jell-O 1 can peaches, sliced with juice 1 packet cream cheese, softened on room temperature 1 cup mini marshmallows ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecan nuts (optional) 2 cups whipped cream Method Dissolve the Lime Jell-O into the boiling water and let it cool slightly.

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be associated with losing weight. It can also mean maintaining a fit body. Once you have lost weight, the trick is to maintain your new and fit state with the right kind of meals that will support your new, healthy state of being. While starving it out might seem like the ideal weight loss plan, this is nothing but less than ideal to say the very least. In order to get on a healthy diet for weight loss and its maintenance, it is important to indulge in all the right kinds of food that should ideally form your menu for the day, with little scope for empty calories or starve. So, how do you strike this precious balance? Just follow these ten weight loss recipes to kick-start your weight loss journey. Barley for Breakfast Try a bowl of barley with a cup of milk, some chopped bananas and a handful of sunflower seeds. These ingredients will give you enough energy for the rest of the day. This protein-packed breakfast can also be had as a snack at any time of the day. Egg Sandwich Make some scrambled eggs with the white, and curry them with spices like cinnamon and cayenne pepper; have this flavorful meal that will help in losing weight and boosting the metabolism.

Rice pudding is a savory dish of Asian origin. It is prepared with rice, milk, water, sugars, and other flavor enhancing ingredients like cinnamon and raisins. It is known with different names around the world, with every rice pudding having different method of preparation. Read the following pointers If you are searching for an answer to how to make the creamiest of rice pudding. Slow cooking is the key Simmer gently when you are cooking rice and milk together. Simmer until the milk is reduced and the rice has become tender. The authentic recipe suggests that the mixture should simmer down to 4 cups before you add other ingredients. Once rice pudding has remained less than 4 cups, add a little warm milk to maintain the consistency. If the mixture gets a little soupy, set it aside to cool for a while. Add eggs for custardy texture If you want a custardy texture for your rice pudding, stir in beaten egg yolks after the rice has become tender. Eggs add a great texture to the rice pudding and deepen the flavor. The ingredients for making a rice pudding are simple and including these add on ingredients ensure best outcome. Medium-grain size rice contains the right amount of starch that helps to thicken the pudding and make it creamy.

Rice pudding is a dessert that is prepared in almost every area of the world. The recipe can vary regionally even in a single country. How to make rice pudding depends on the method you feel is the most convenient. Rice pudding has different type of preparation based on preparation method and number of ingredients used. Rice pudding can be boiled or baked. To know how to make rice pudding from scratch, read on the following list of ingredients and method of preparation You will need a one and half cup of water, 3/4 th cup of rice. You can either use long grain or medium-sized grain of white or brown rice. A pinch of salt is optional in this case. 5 tablespoons of butter. ¾ cup of sugar, although, the quantity of sugar depends on if you are adding any flavor enhancers in the pudding. You will need 4 cups of milk. If you wish to make the rice pudding extra creamier use 2 eggs. Vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg are optional. Balance out the quantity sugar if you are using these flavor enhancers. Method of preparation In a microwave-safe container, add rice, water and salt and microwave it for five to seven minutes until the mixture starts to boil.

Everybody loves sweets. Even if you just happen to enjoy a few occasional treats, these desserts made with a twist will certainly tempt your taste buds, not to mention your sweet tooth. Bourbon is a barrel-aged distilled spirit, commonly known as a whiskey. It has a distinct taste depending on the aging, distillation process and the type of flavor category it belongs to mainly. Bourbon whiskey is generally based on one of the four categories for distillation namely grain forward bourbon, nutmeg forward bourbon, bourbon aged in a caramelized barrel and bourbon made with rye. Also, the time is taken to age each barrel of whiskey will depend on the method and ingredients used to achieve its signature and distinct taste. It is this distinct taste which gives your everyday dessert recipes a flavor kick. Here are some of the fine examples of best bourbon used in dessert recipes: Bourbon banana cupcakes: Cupcakes are easy to make, taste delicious and are the cutest way to represent different flavors. Be it your rich chocolate cupcake or humble banana cupcake; these little delights will melt your heart away. Adding a couple of swigs of the best bourbon in the creamy, buttery batter will up the ante and enhance the flavor.

Decadent chocolate recipes feature in most of the cuisines around the world. In France, these are considered as one of the classic recipes made in the kitchen. Here are some of the most classic and easy French decadent recipes that you should definitely give a try. Chocolate crepes recipes This decadent recipe can be complimented with just about any dessert-oriented recipes. The variations of fillings in these recipes can be limitless. Try a combination of nuts, fruits and sauces to give it a unique touch. You need 2 cups of milk, half a cup of flour and cocoa powder, 5 tablespoons of powdered sugar, 2 eggs, melted butter (as required), vanilla extract and salt and mix them vigorously until you get a smooth batter for crepe. Refrigerate it for 20 minutes before making it into crepes. Melt the butter on a large skillet and add 3 tablespoons of batter. Swirl the pan until the pan is covered with batter. Cook it for a minute, until the crepe is slightly moist on top and golden brown beneath. Loosen the edges with a spatula and gently flip it upside down. Roll the crepe, add a few berries on the side with whipped cream and liquid chocolate.

The peach oatmeal crisp dish combines the best of everything. Delicious to taste and healthy for the body, there is nothing that can get better than this age-old recipe. This dish is primarily prepared from fresh peaches and crisp oats, sounds like a great combination right? The peach oatmeal crisp recipe is not only a good breakfast meal but can be eaten at any time of the day. What’s more? It comes with loads of health benefits. From aiding in weight loss to effectively regulating the bowel movement, it also keeps you full for long hours. So are you tempted to have some of this amazing dish? Easy to prepare, here is the best peach oatmeal crisp recipe to try. A little effort and lots of love, look how tasty your peach oatmeal crisp recipe turns out to be. Step 1 – Slice one pound of peaches into thick wedges. One peach can be sliced into 4-5 pieces, depending on the size. Keep the fruit pieces aside. Step 2  – Preheat the oven rack to 400 degrees F. Step 3 – Place the peach wedges in a small bowl. Add in 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and mix. Now put in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and a pinch of nutmeg powder.

Kids are notorious when it comes to eating a proper healthy meal that packs a whole bunch of nutrients that are important for them as they are right into their developmental stages. Their diet plays an important role as to how healthily they would grow up. Picky or fussy eaters are usually used to describe those kids who will eat only a small variety of food and that too with just a few ingredients. You would rarely find a kid who does not take you to task with his or her picky eating habit. Even kids who usually eat well will often experience phases of refusing foods, but its not a cause of worry as it is only a temporary phase. Hence deal with their fussiness with patience and keep offering them new foods. Here are a few giveaways that can help you and eventually your kid through their fussy-picky eating habits. The most basic thing that you need to do is distribute ingredients such as type of grains, fruits and vegetables for breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week. Breakfast: Distribute oatmeal, whole grain toast, buckwheat pancakes, and cereals through the weekdays. When serving grains for breakfast, (such as oatmeal or cereals) be sure to add fruits to them as they would certainly help with the taste and make breakfast interesting for your kids and less daunting for the parent.

A martini became a style statement when Mr. James Bond said he liked his Martini shaken, not stirred. This definitely hyped the martini’s status among its peers and you could see people eagerly asking the bartender to make a martini for them that was shaken, not stirred. If you are under the impression that every martini is the same, you are mistaken. You can experiment a lot with martinis and that is how the various forms of martinis that you come across evolved. Not every experiment is successful, but there are quite a few types of martinis that have held everyone’s fancy and are a huge hit among people. The dirty martini is one the most famous martinis of all time. You must have seen your favorite movie star ordering a martini at the bar and asking the bartender to make it dirty. A dirty martini is made in a shaker with all the ingredients of a martini- the gin or the vodka, vermouth, brine, olives and ice, are added and shaken to mix it really well. The Gibson martini is your martini that has gin or vodka and vermouth but instead of being garnished with olives, they are garnished with pickled onions.