Need a Quick Meal but don’t want to give up ... Busy seems to be the buzz word in our society.  Two parent working households are the norm.  Rushing to the gym, children's activities, sports, etc keeps our days very busy.  Even for those who are out of work, days can be busy with job interviews, volunteer work, unemployment lines, etc.  But even on the busiest days, it is still possible to serve the family a healthy meal.  This Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry recipe makes a dish that is tasty, healthy, easy and quick. SPICY CHICKEN STIR-FRY 1 tbsp cornstarch1 tbsp sugar1 cup chicken broth, preferably low-sodium1/4 cup ...

For a Really Different Meatloaf try this Veggie St... If your family enjoys meatloaf or you just have a longing for some good comfort food, you really need to try this recipe for a Vegetable Stuffed Meatloaf.  This is a great main dish to make during these tough economic times.  All you need to add is a salad and some hot rolls, if you desire, and you have a complete meal.  Tasty, easy, economical, what more could you want from a recipe? VEGGIE STUFFED MEATLOAF I'm not even sure where I got this old recipe but it was probably from one of the old women's magazines. My mother ...

Why Hire a Caterer?... Party platters, ideal catering solution from top cajun and other favorite food selections After 6 months  in the catering/chef  business, no other catering/chef business throws an affordable food celebration like What's Cooking Chris? This year more than ever, with the fluctuating economy, What's Cooking Chris?  catering/personal chef menu is a great value for all holiday soirées. What's Cooking Chris?,  has introduced a fresh catering/personal chef menu perfect for all types of gatherings. Catering tray options include fresh home-made dishes such as Cajun or other dishes, an assortment of breads, crispy vegetables, condiments and fresh fruit. Additionally, side salads, dessert trays ...

Healthy Main Courses – Budget Meal Planning ... At the start of the year we all make resolutions.  One of the ways to start is by budget meal planning.  As onerous as it sounds, this system saves you time, money and your sanity - something we all need at the beginning of 2010!In January's budget meal planning, you will find a healthy meal recipe for almost every day of the month.  The idea is that for every main meal that you cook, you will get a smart leftover meal from it.  So, for example, a curry style simple ground beef recipe the one night will reappear ...

How long DO you bake salmon?... I never enjoyed the taste of salmon—that is until I spent some time in Ucluelet, British Columbia. Ucluelet happens to boast some of the world’s best salmon fishing, and it didn’t take long to win me over. A few well-cooked fillets and I was hooked. With my newfound taste for salmon, I needed the answer to a very important question. How long do you bake salmon?   Since my time in the Mecca of Salmon Fishing, I’ve done a few interviews on ways to cook salmon. I thought you might like a sneak peek at the tips from the salmon ...

Rice Nutrition and Preparation Methods For It... We tend to ignore what is around us and what we eat everyday unless we have the time and attention to have a closer look at them. Rice is one of such things.You might know that rice is the primary dietary staple for most of us. But you will probably be amazed at the fact that it is actually the staple food for half of the population on this planet.You might know that rice comes in two forms at large - white and brown. But you may not know that there are over 4000 varieties of ...

Traditional Seafood Dishes of the World... Ethnic cuisines offer some of the easiest and most delicious ways to prepare seafood. Some of the more famous seafood dishes originate from Spain, the UK, Germany, Norway, Mexico, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and other regions. Several dishes from Europe and Scandinavia feature salted or smoked fish and rich sauces. German style haddock and potatoes is a good example. The meal pairs delicious salted haddock with hearty white potatoes, both items that can be stored during the long European winter. The recipe calls for alternate layers of potatoes, fish and onions. Eggs are beaten and folded together with sour cream, pepper ...

Big City Slider Station Big Taste in a Small Packa... The average burger-lover has always had a thing for the mini-burger. People have searched far and wide for restaurants that serve these burgers, as there are only a few restaurants that actually make them. Well, at the overwhelming request by the ever-so-demanding public, the Big City Slider Station has come to answer your prayers! Now, you can enjoy these dainty delights in the comfort of your own homes. The Big City Slider Station is the mini-burger making sensation that is sweeping the land! The Big City Slider Station is a product of the infamous “As Seen On TV” ...

How to Use Canned Tuna to Make Easy and Tasty Entr... One of the ways to prepare quick, easy, economical and tasty family entrees is to use canned tuna.  Here are some recipes using canned tuna that are sure to become family favorites.  Tuna Pilaf with the rice, Oriental vegetables and soy sauce gives this dish an Asian flair.  The Cheesy Tuna Peppers serve a hot tuna and noodle mixture in a bell pepper half.TUNA PILAF1 cup uncooked long-grain rice1 tsp butter2 green onions, chopped2 1/2 cups water1 (10-oz) pkg frozen mixed Oriental vegetables, thawed1 (10-oz) ...

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes – Budget Meal P... Cooking Thanksgiving Turkey and Turkey LeftoversThe festive season brings with it both joys and stresses.  And the place where the tensions are often most evident is in the kitchen!  If you want to avoid being harassed over the holidays, a modicum of thinking ahead can avert potentially fraught situations.  Planning your healthy Thanksgiving recipes is the first step.  You’ve got the recipe for cooking Thanksgiving turkey  But what to do with the turkey leftovers? Turkey a la King is a great way of producing an entirely new meal with the previous day’s turkey.  Turkey Burgers with Coriander, Soy ...