What is The Mediterranean Diet?... The Mediterranean Diet comes from countries of the Mediterranean basin. These countries are: Italy, Greece, Crete, southern France and Spain. There is a high consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and olive oil. Red meat substituted with seafood or poultry.  Red wine drunk in moderation. The diet varies from one Mediterranean country to another. The principles are the same:High consumption of fruits and vegetables.  Preferably green leafy vegetables raw or minimally  processedOlive oil versus butter. Olive oil low in saturated fat and increases the level of HDL good cholesterol.Whole grain cereals and pasta.High consumption of beans, ...

The Origin of the Pizza... The early Greeks were the first in learning the secrets of mixing flour and water. The dough would be rounded and flattened then heated over hot stones. The round flat bread found its’ way to Italy. In the 18th century the flat bread was called “Pizzas”. The pizza was an inexpensive meal and sold by vendors in Naples to the people. Keep in mind there were no topping on the pizza at this time. Queen Margherita was much beloved by her subjects. In the latter part of the 19th century the King Umberto and Queen Margherita of Spain were ...

How to Make the Best Grilled Cheese Ever (As Only ... The grilled cheese sandwich is one of the best comfort foods out there - probably one of my favorite comfort foods. We all grew up eating them. Diners and restaurants offer them, upscale eateries even dare to add ham, turkey, onions, and other things to make it seem more of an adult food and call it a grilled cheese sandwich. Sounds more like a ham and cheese to me. But when we get right down to it, the good old basic two slices of bread with melted cheese in between them really just can't be beat. Some people like to ...

Two Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes Ready in 30 Min... For busy cooks everywhere, here are a couple of delicious, quick, and easy chicken entrees that are sure to please your family and friends.  Choose Quick and Easy Pecan Chicken Breasts or Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken.  I'll bet you'll really want to try both. Both of these recipes need to marinate overnight.  Spend a few minutes before bedtime or while preparing dinner the night before to put the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate.  The next day when you are ready to make dinner, your chicken will cook in only minutes.QUICK AND EASY PECAN CHICKEN BREASTS...

Freezer Meals – Homemade Italian Vegetable S... During the summertime, we enjoy making Stromboli's because its a great way to use up some of our fresh vegetables from our garden. If you don't have some of the vegetables listed in the recipe, you can certainly substitute them with what currently have.I like to spend a few days every month cooking and freezing foods for future meals. Some people call this Once A Week or Once A Month Cooking. When I make this recipe, I will make 4-6 of them at a time, and freeze them for future meals.Freezing Tip: Bake as directed in ...

Two Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes Ready in 30 Min... Two delicious chicken entree recipes that you can make in a half hour or less.  Forget the fast food chains and cook at home.  It's healthier and it can be quick and easy too.  Try these recipes for Chicken Piccata and Quick and Easy Chicken Oriental.  With the Chicken Oriental serve some steamed broccoli and pass out store bought fortune cookies.  Serve hot buttered noodles and a salad with the Chicken Piccata.  These are two meals that are ready in no time and the clean up is easy.  In the time it takes to wait in line at the fast ...

Increasing Popularity of Crab Meat Across the Worl... Crabs meat is the most popular meat on the dinning table. They are juicy and delicious. These shelled dishes are found and eaten universally with different taste and preparation, depending on the environment. But because of their scary appearance, most of the people are wary of purchasing and preparing these delicious crustaceans at home. It's a mercy because these crustaceans are very adaptable. Whether steamed whole, prepared into sandwiches, simmered in soups, or fried like crab cakes, these shelled never fail to satisfy.To relieve this threat, it helps to know essential facts about this meticulous seafood. These hard ...

Dana Choga, Now in Karol Bagh... George Bernard Shaw once rightly said, “There is no love sincerer than the love of food” and who else lives upto the saying than the master chefs at Dana Choga, for whom cooking is not only a passion but an art of self expression. The sheer love of food made Amita & Deepak, founders of this family restaurant redefine the meaning of fine dining within a modest budget. Established in 1994, Dana Choga has been serving an impressive menu of authentic and Indian and Chinese delicacies that are relished by one and all. It truly justifies its tagline ‘Offering ...

Easy Chicken Recipe: Chicken Pies with Rice Crusts... Chicken is economical, easy to prepare, and healthy, making it one of the most often prepared items in our kitchens.   If you are tired of serving chicken the same old ways, check out this recipe for a new idea in your family meal planning.  This recipe for Chicken Pies in a Rice Crust is a great way to serve chicken.CHICKEN PIES WITH A RICE CRUSTRice Crust:1 cup raw brown Basmati rice2 cups chicken stock1/3 cup chopped pecans or almonds2 tbsp chopped chives or green onion tops, finely ...

Delicious Deviled Crab Casserole Recipe... If you enjoy seafood dishes, especially crab meat, I think you will appreciate this casserole recipe. We enjoy making this recipe a few times every year for family dinners or as a special treat.You will want to make sure that you use genuine crab meat and not packaged imitation meat. Using imitation meat will give it a different flavor and it doesn't hold together as well as the real stuff. In addition, do not freeze left-overs as this doesn't freeze well. If you do not have a double boiler, you can make the recipe in a nonstick large ...