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I've Uncovered The Secret To The Most Bizarre Baking Recipes That'll Reveal How You Can Bake The Best Home-Made Bread Ever.

Submitted by: Andrei Petunin

Yesterday, I've discovered a great baking recipe from one of my most-used cook books on bread baking and right away I've gone into the kitchen to begin my baking journey. And I worked hard at this one, as usual, for quite some time and after I finally opened the oven to see what I've baked only to see something I was definitely not expecting. Hell, was I disappointed. Not only I realized that this thing I baked did not look anything like I've seen on the photograph, but it didn't taste nowhere as nice as the recipe says or as I have though I'd get either. I'll even go as far as saying that it was a total disaster!

Although bread-baking is definitely not an easy process and can even sometimes be tedious, it's still all part of having a good time! I love baking, but today I failed. The amusing thing is though that I followed the recipe exactly step by step, page by page and from that baking recipe I've read and I was sure that I've done all right. A lot of people fail to produce the bread they want for the simple reason that it's a delicate process and they often get discouraged soon after just a few unsuccessful attempts & this is one of the worst parts, as there are many of great baking recipes to choose and thousands of different ideas, all taught by hundreds of different people and you will get expert at it all only comes with working at it.

So, what transforms you into a super baking expert? I'd say knowledge, determination, effort and practice and great recipes that you can get from http://SecretsInBaking.com. Some simple knowledge changes bakers experience hugely. E.g. there are techniques which prevent bread from gluing to the cooking pan this can be fixed with some simple knowledge and yet can stay very painful if you don't possess this knowledge. So, believe it or not, having the right baking recipes in your hands is just half of the equation. And, talking of baking recipes, - how confident are you in that the recipe you hold gives you the best possible way you can bake? You cannot. That is yet another problem there are numerous of cooking books that have gazillions of different recipes in them, and not all of them are good.

One of the other important components which can improve the quality of your home made bread is cornmeal. You can bake your bread much better and tastier only by simply adding the cornmeal, and here's how you do it: while you are oiling your cooking pan, you add the cornmeal component to your pan after you slightly oil it as usual. This caused your bread to stick to the cornmeal while you are baking & that surely will make your job a whole lot easier when separating your home-made bread after it has finished baking. And that is it! It is as easy as that, and improves the quality of your bread as well as average baking experience. This technique is very popular and used amongst some of the best bread-makers and is working with all types of know breads, so try it today and all the time - you won't be disappointed!

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Eleven Benefits Of Green Tea

Submitted by: David Chandler

Green tea is known to provide 10-40mg of polyphenols and has antioxidant activity greater than a serving of spinach, broccoli, carrots, or strawberries.

Studies show that green tea contains antioxidants, polyphenols, theanine, as well as a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Green tea is definitely good for your body.

Enhances Health

Tea is known for its incredible power to prolong life. In recent research into green tea, results show its power in preventing disease as well.

Prevents Cancer

The death rate from cancer is known to be significantly lower for both women & men in Japan. Why is this you may ask? As much as 5-6 cups daily are consumed in areas that produce green tea, making it the main beverage to drink. This suggests that the main ingredients of green tea (tannin, catechin); in sufficient amounts lower the standard mortality rates for stomach cancer.

Restricts Blood Cholesterol

There are two types of cholesterol, one is "bad" cholesterol (LDL), and heavy accumulation of these in tissues can lead to atherosclerosis. The other is good cholesterol (HDL) that prevents accumulation of excessive "bad" cholesterol. It has been proven and demonstrated that green tea catechin restricts the excessive buildup of cholesterol.

Controls High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a serious burden on the vascular system and is known to cause heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. Green tea is known for lowering blood pressure.

Lowers Blood Sugar

Green teas given to diabetes patients cause a decrease in the blood glucose levels. Green Tea has the capability of lowering blood sugar. The sugars and carbohydrates in our food are digested mainly in the duodenum, where it is converted to glucose and then absorbed into the blood stream.

The agent that regulates the intake of blood sugar into tissues is insulin. Diabetes is characterized by lack of insulin or not the body not using insulin properly, which does not allow proper absorption of glucose into tissues and leads to a high blood sugar level that must eventually be excreted into urine. If this high concentration of blood sugar continues for a long period, it will affect the vascular system and cause serious diseases including arteriosclerosis and retinal hemorrhages.

Suppresses Aging

Oxygen plays a key role in metabolism, but can also be an unhealthful agent. As a free radical, oxygen in the body can corrode cell membranes, which will damage DNA and the fats. This then leads to diseases such as cancer, cardio-vascular disease and diabetes. Lipid peroxide created by fats combined with oxygen tends to build up in the body and create aging.

Consumption of antioxidants such as vitamins E and C promises longer life, and we already know that green teas are rich in those two vitamins.

Refreshes the Body

Green tea caffeine taken in proper quantity stimulates every organ in the body and clears your mind. The small amount of caffeine (about 9 mgs of caffeine) present in a normal serving of green tea can stimulate the skeletal muscles and smooth the progress of muscular contraction.

Deters Food Poisoning

It has long been known that green tea has the ability to kill bacteria and is known to deter food poisoning. Treating diarrhea with consumption of strong green tea. Green tea is a powerful sterilizing instrument for all sorts of bacteria that cause food poisoning.

Prevents and Treats Skin Disease

Soaking in green tea has been successful as a treatment for athlete's foot. Bedsores and skin disease can be prevented or healed by using a green tea bath.

Stops Cavities

Green tea contains natural fluorine and is thought to aid in the reduction of cavities in schoolchildren. It has been known for some time that small amounts of fluorine can strengthen teeth and help prevent cavities.

Fights Viruses

Green tea catechin and theaflavin, which are both present in black tea, have a strong effect on the flu virus. It is also thought that the anti viral capability of green tea catechin may have some beneficial effect on the AIDS virus.

Additional Information

· Green Tea drinkers appear to enjoy better health.

· Catechin is 100 times more potent than vitamin C and 25 times more potent than vitamin E.

· Green Tea drinkers have half the risk of fatal heart attacks. Compounds in the tea called flavonoids stop blood platelets from forming clots, much like aspirin does.

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Healthy Recipes For Any Lifestyle

So you are thinking about trying some healthy recipes, but you do not know where to start, or you think you don't have enough time? Well you are mistaken! Healthy foods can now be simpler than you would ever have expected. There is no need for complicated calorie counting; all you need are a few tips to help you through it. You will realize soon enough that cooking and eating healthy meals is definitely worth it. So to show you how easily you can eat better, here is an idea of something you could make for breakfast.

No more greasy, less then acceptable, on the go fast food. Breakfast being the most important meal of the day, is it essential that you eat well, to feed your body and your brain the energy it will might to make it through the day. So for your next breakfast, try this: 30g of whole grain cereals and 175g of yogurt mixed together, with 125ml of orange juice on the side. You don't like orange juice? Not a problem! You can substitute for your choice of vegetable of fruit juice, as long as it is 100% pure. You can also add as many fresh fruits as you want to your breakfast.

For even more delicious nutritious, add in some scrambled eggs. Now that is a quick and nutritious morning! Now if you work out of the house, lunch can be a little tricky. So if you must eat out, try to remember what not to eat: no fast food and no over processed food. Feeding your body this kind of stuff will not make you feel better. Also try to keep an eye on sugary, fatty or salty food. You do not have to avoid them, moderation is always the key. Try this: mix some tuna, celery, fat free mayonnaise and some shredded cheese for a fat free tuna spread you can put on a piece of whole wheat bread. The easiest tuna sandwich you will ever make, and possibly the tastiest. So, no more greasy fast food and feeling too full and tired all afternoon, because you had a lunch on the heavy side.

Now you get to dinner, and things get even more complicated. Most of you have families, and you need to please them as well. So why not try your hand at a stir fry. It contains all the ingredients you should have in a healthy meal, and you are always free to substitute the meat for fish or veggie meat if you are a vegetarian. Here is a super quick and simple dinner idea for a quick beef stir fry: 1 lb of chicken breasts in strips, 2 cups of your favorite veggies, 1/4 cup of light Italian dressing and 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce. Fry the beef along with the dressing in a hot skillet. Add the vegetables and the soy sauce and fry for an extra 5 minutes. That's it, you're done!

Try to keep an open mind and stay creative when trying some new healthy recipes. Nothing is impossible, and you will slowly but surely get more and more confident in your new found cooking skills. Eventually, mixing ingredients together will come naturally. Until then, feel free to surf the net, or get a new cookbook to inspire you!

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Easy Dinner Ideas for the Whole Family

Submitted by: Jude Wright

Providing your family with easy dinner ideas each night is never easy. They need to include foods which the family loves an also provide the right nutrition for health. They need to be made quickly especially on the nights you work late. It must include healthy options and, above all else, taste good. The recipes listed here will give you what you are looking for in easy dinner ideas the entire family will love.

The Easy dinner ideas listed here would not be served art a gourmet restaurant but, they will give you and your family a nutritious option each night. They are simple to prepare for and do not require many ingredients. You will also not need to take much time to plan for it. You might even look forward to coming home each night just so you can prepare them.

The first of the easy dinner ideas is an old classic, barbecue chicken. It will take less than an hour to make and can feed a large family cheaply. The trick to cooking barbecue chicken is to make sure the outside does not burn while the inside is cooking through. To make sure this is accomplished, put the barbecue coating on after the chicken is cooked thoroughly and let it heat until warm.

To prepare this, preheat the oven to 300 degrees. While you are waiting for the oven to heat, take out a baking dish and add about a teaspoon of oil. You can use olive oil for a healthier option. Add your chicken pieces to the pan and coat with salt and pepper. Put the chicken in the heated oven and cook until white inside and heated to 180 degrees by meat thermometer. Mix one 16 ounce can of orange soda and 16 ounces of barbecue sauce together and coat chicken. Put back into the oven for about ten to fifteen minutes. Remove and enjoy. Add a Side salad and a baked potato or potato salad made with low fat mayonnaise and you have one of the most perfect easy dinner ideas.

One of the kids favorites as well as good eating for adults is tater tot casserole. It is super simple to create and only takes less than an hour from start to finish. It is great because it only requires the use of two pans. A pound or two of ground met such as beef, turkey, chicken, or pork needs to be cooked and browned. While this is cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Take out a large baking dish and begin to cover the bottom with frozen tater tots. Drain the cooked ground meat and begin to add a layer over the tater tots.

If you like onions, you can also cut these and layer them on top of the meat. Add a layer of shredded cheese of your choice. Cover all this with cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup. Continue layering the ingredients until you reach the top. Add a final layer of cheese and cover with foil. Put into the oven until the casserole is heated through. Take off the foil and let sit in the oven for a minute to make it brown. Serve each person and enjoy. It goes great with a fresh salad and a nice large glass of milk.

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Christmas Dinner Ideas

Submitted by: Franske Nieuwenhuis

When the stockings have been filled then emptied and after Santa has made his appointed rounds families around the globe begin the preparations (or in some instances continue them) to prepare the family feast that is most often associated with Christmas Dinner. There are many traditions around the world though sadly far too few families have the opportunity to experience some of the rich traditions and delicious foods that mark the Christmas holidays in other corners of the globe, or even across each individual nation.

In certain parts of Italy, because of the Catholic tradition of abstaining from red meat on Christmas Eve day, there is a tradition of having fish for the evening meal. This is commonly referred to as a 7 fishes dinner and is a fascinating tradition for those who enjoy seafood. It's certainly a new and refreshing dinner idea for many people if you are looking for something a little different from the ordinary. Even if fish really isn't your food of choice there is no rule that says you can't prepare a nice Italian feast for your Christmas dinner. The important thing is that you have friends and family gathered near and prepare the food with love. You do not have to have turkey or ham in order for the meal to qualify as Christmas and there is no reason that you have to stick with traditions that you really do not enjoy.

A traditional German Christmas dinner might be a neat tradition to try in America as well if you are looking to introduce your family to various cultures or just want to do a little something extraordinary for Christmas this year. One thing to note is that many Germans have their Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve rather than Christmas Day. A traditional German Christmas dinner often consists of dishes such as stuffed Christmas Goose, Potato Dumplings, Red Cabbage, and Baked Apples for dessert. Of course you do not have to choose a traditional Christmas dinner for your Christmas German cuisine there are plenty of great German dishes that can be enjoyed if you wish to bring a German theme to your Christmas table. Do whatever tastes good and it might be best to choose foods that are relatively easy to prepare rather than those that are time consuming so that you can enjoy time with friends and family rather than cooped up in the kitchen.

If a taste of the UK is what you have in mind for your Christmas Dinner table then you might find the foods bring a flavor that is a little closer to home than you may realize. Popular Christmas dinner favorites in the UK include dishes such as roasted turkey, roasted potatoes, brussel sprouts, dressing, and pudding pie. One interesting tradition that is popular in the UK is that of Christmas crackers, which hold little gifts and goodies inside.

Another interesting choice for your Christmas table may be to include your favorite Mexican dishes for dinner. Most Americans have a soft spot for Mexican cuisine and it is definitely warming to eat on a cold winter's day. The point is to make your Christmas dinner menu fun to eat, fun to prepare, and something that is likely to make your guests smile while building fond memories of your Christmas day.

The same may be said of most cuisines, even those from cultures that do not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Thai, Indian, Chinese foods make wonderful themes for a Christmas table if you are knowledgeable about the cuisine and willing to undertake the tasks of preparation as part of your Christmas dinner plans. The trick is really in finding dishes that are relatively simple to prepare, difficult to mess up, and can easily be skipped in the event that something does go wrong. There are tons of distractions on Christmas in most households and you do not want Christmas dinner ruined because one dish is proving difficult or impossible or (heaven forbid) gets burned, dropped on the floor, or eaten by the dog.

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Camping Out - Easy Dinner Recipes and Dinner Ideas For Family Fun

Submitted by: Julie Languille

Whether you have a mega-bus RV, a trailer, camper, or tent, camping is a wonderful way to get away from it all and enjoy the outdoors as a family together. It really is a great exercise in family togetherness as you unplug most of life's distractions and focus on creating shelter and food, then enjoying the outdoors together. A few easy dinners recipes and you'll soon be gathered around a roaring fire enjoying each others' company.

I grew up camping with my family regularly. We pulled a camping trailer and loved the convenience to set up camp quickly and carry the basics with us. I still remember nights spent playing cards together and cooking over the grill. We learned to always be ready to leave early, because my father loved to leave the night or day before we planned. He would just get excited and want to go early. Pretty cute, huh?

Now that I have a family of my own I try to make it a memory for us as well. We live in Washington state and the state parks are wonderful. Our favorite, located on the north end of Whidbey Island is Deception Pass State Park. It is lovely with some waterfront spaces, and wonderful facilities. We love to go there. Again I like to prepare in advance the dinner for our first night.

I usually start a flank steak marinating before we leave and by the time we travel, arrive, setup camp and get the fire going, the steaks is marinated and the dinner is wonderful, tender, succulent, flavorful steak. If you have time before hand, it's great to parboil some small potatoes until they are almost done. Then at supper time, roll them in olive oil and salt and pepper and put them on skewers to grill up, deliciously, with crispy, grill marked skin. I usually plan a bagged salad to round out the meal and then go in for a grilled dessert.

Have you ever roasted bananas on the campfire? They're delicious. Wrap them in foil sprinkled with brown sugar and cinnamon. Heat until warmed through and serve with a spoon to be eaten straight from the foil.

For a great camping breakfast, consider packing some crescent rolls and jam. Wrap the rolls around a roasting stick, leaving an opening at the top (we'll fill that with jam later). Let each person toast their roll over the fire until golden brown outside and cooked through. Carefully take it off the stick or eat it off the stick if your brave. Fill the opening at the top with jam or jelly and eat while they're hot.

Campfire Grilled Flank Steak

We always plan this for the first night camping. It is marinating on the way and cooks in a flash once we get the fire going.

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 lb Flank steak

1/4 C Soy sauce

1/4 C Worcestershire sauce

1/4 C Water

2 Tb Rosemary - fresh, minced

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a zip lock bag and marinate overnight or all day. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness. Cover and rest 10 minutes, then slice in thin slices across the grain in the bias.

Grilled Rosemary Potatoes

The potatoes are parboiled to give them a head start, then rolled in olive oil, salt and rosemary and finished on the grill. The skins are crispu and delicious.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 lb Red potatoes - small

2 Tb Olive oil

Sea salt

1 Tb Rosemary - fresh, minced

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the potatoes until just slightly under done. Drain, then drizzle with olive oil, salt and rosemary. Toss to coat. Thread on metal skewers is desired. Grill turning regularly, until crispy and done.

About the Author: Julie Languille is a mom of 4 and the computer programmer who created Dinners in a Flash to solve meal planning challenges in her household. Today Dinners in Flash serves clients and offers access to over 2500 mouthwatering recipes. Visit Julie at http://www.Dinnersinaflash.com.

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Backyard Camp Out - Easy Dinner Recipes and Dinner Ideas For Family Fun

Submitted by: Julie Languille

When the kids are little or time or money is short, try a backyard camp out for an easy recipe for great family fun. All you need are some willing campers, a tent, some bedding and a spirit of adventure.

Step 1) Acquire a tent. Hopefully there's one in the garage and you can find it. If not, you can ask your friends if you can borrow one, or you can go to the local thrift store and see if you can score a bargain. Alternately you can hit the discount stores, tents should be in the sporting goods section and shouldn't cost a lot of money.

Step 2) Gather supplies. We need sleeping bags or bedding and pillows for each camper. We need at least one flashlight and hopefully a battery operated lantern to light our tent. Some cards and games might be fun too.

Step 3) Find a flat and dry area of your yard and pitch your tent. This can be the funniest part of this whole procedure. Generally, modern tents come with folded stakes that unfold and stamp into each other. These poles are threaded into channels sown on the outside of the tent, then the ends are held in place in the ground with stakes. There is usually a rain shield that covers the whole assembly in case of, you guessed it, rain. If your tent is older, you're on your own for assembly.

Step 4) Food and drink are critical to the success of this mission. Plan to cook your meal outside. See the easy recipe ideas below.

Step 5) Light the grill or BBQ fire and play some games with the kids. Lawn darts, the non-lethal kind are good, as is frisbee.

Step 6) Cook dinner and eat. Plan some dessert too. Roast marshmallows over the fire or grill some peaches and drizzle with maple syrup then top with ice cream.

Step 7) Play games with the kids after dinner. Tell stories. When it gets dark, tell scary stories passing around the flashlight. Fortunately, if it get's too scary, the house is nearby.

Step 8) This is the hard part, get comfortable, go to sleep and stay our in the tent until morning. Take the flashlight if you need to make an indoor privy visit. And the good news about backyard camping is that if it gets too uncomfortable, you can always go inside and go to bed. The best part is the time together, not the snoring in the tent part.

Smoked Cheddar Stuffed Hamburgers

A different kind of burger that everyone will enjoy.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef

1/2 Tb Garlic and herb seasoning - salt free

4 ea Smoked Cheddar Cheese , cut into 4 1 inch chunks

1 Tb Olive oil

4 ea Hamburger buns

Instructions

In a large bowl combine the beef and garlic seasoning until mixed. Shape into four patties about 1 inch thick. Press a chunk of cheese into the center of each of the patties, make sure it is well covered with meat. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, or prepare outside grill. Cook the burgers on the skillet or grill about 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium to medium well done. Serve on buns.

Grilled Sweet Potatoes and Scallions

Great on the grill beside your favorite grilled dish!

Serves 4

Ingredients

3 C Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices

3 Tb Olive oil

1 Tsp Thyme, dried

1/4 Tsp Cayenne

2 Tb Butter

2 Scallions, thinly sliced

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat grill to medium. Toss sweet potatoes with oil, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Grill potatoes until tender, 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently. Re-add potatoes to the bowl. Add butter, and break potatoes into large pieces with a fork. Toss with scallions. Serve.

Grilled Corn

Let your kids shuck the corn. Mine love to!

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 ea Cob of corn, shucked

Butter, melted (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Start the grill, then shuck the corn. Grill corn, turning occasionally. When some kernels are a bit charred, 5 to 15 minutes, corn is done. Brush on melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

About the Author: Julie Languille is a mom of 4 and the computer programmer who created Dinners in a Flash to solve meal planning challenges in her household. Today Dinners in Flash serves clients and offers access to over 2500 mouthwatering recipes. Visit Julie at http://www.Dinnersinaflash.com.

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Picnic at the Beach - Easy Dinner Recipes and Dinner Ideas For Family Fun

Submitted by: Julie Languille

What could be better than a picnic at the beach for a family dinner outing? Sand in your toes, the roar of the ocean a walk on the beach, and a roaring fire to gather around. If you aren't lucky enough to live near the ocean, a lake, pond, creek or fountain will do. Or simply put blankets down in the back yard. A few easy dinner recipes for a picnic at the beach then later when it gets dark you can do some star gazing.

What you need:

1) A place to go. Choose a local beach, preferably with fire pits or BBQs. One with a bit of shelter from the wind is ideal. It will keep the sand out of your food later.

2) Fire - a fire ring, BBQ, or create your own. You can bring a small portable BBQ or dig a pit and line it with stones. If you are making your own fire pit it is great to involve the whole faily in the digging, the hunt for stones and the search for firewood. It is a good idea to bring a grill to set on top of stones on your firepit. And i always bring some backup firewood in case the search for wood turns up less than an adequate supply.

3) Seating - a picnic bench, folding chairs or a huge old quilt or blanket are wonderful to sit on fireside. Bring several so as the day gets cooler you can all be near the fire and you can switch side s as the wind direction changes to avoid getting smoke on your eyes.

4) Games - It is a great idea to bring some games or toys to occupy the troops until dinner time. A bucket and shovel are classic beach toys and the basis of any good sand castle. It's really amazing how the sand itself is entertaining for kids to play with. It's like at Christmas when all the little kids love to play in the boxes and wrapping; take them to the beach and they love the sand. Of course later they'll have it in every crevice, but that's a price well worth paying for a good afternoon at the beach. Beach balls are another good choice as are Frisbees. Bring another bucket if you've got a shell collector. They'll spend hours combing the beach for treasures. You can make a game of collecting sea shells and sea glass and have a craft day later where you turn your treasures into a craft such as decorated picture frames.

5) Camera - Since we may be making some decorated picture frames later with our collected shells, we may as well bring the camera and capture some sun and sand logged goofiness on film. I love a shot from the end of the day when everyone ir pink and sandy, tired and happy.

6) Safety - Be sure to have the safety discussion with kids early on. Depending on how many you have with you and what their ages are, there rules may vary, but each child should clearly know whether they are allowed in the water, and if so how deep. (To the knees? To the Belly button?) And if we are wandering the beach looking for shells, lets choose marker to show how far it is safe to go and whether you need to have someone come with you.

7) Drying off - Bring loads of towels, preferably big beach towels. Bring more than you think you'll need because someone always gets cold and wet when it is later in the day and beginning to get chilly.

8) Warm clothes - be sure to bring jackets for every one. Once the day turns cooler it is easy to get chilled. Bring something soft in case we're gotten any sunburn.

9) Sunscreen - I hate to have to cut a great outing short becasue we didn't plan well enough for sun exposure. Be sure it is water proof, plentiful and it is reapplied as needed.

10) Drinks! Be sure to have plenty of bottles of water on hand and well as fruit drinks for the kids and whatever the adults would like. Why not go with a beach theme and have some mai tais on the beach. They needn't even be alcoholic to taste good, although a little rum add good flaover. Buy mai tai mix, orange juice, mango juice, pineapple juice and rum if desired and go to town. It's extra point if you bring cute glasses (non breakable of course) and super extra credit for those little umbrellas.

11) Food! I bet you thought we never get there, but you know the food is the highlight of the day. Today we're doing shrimp boil in foil; succulent tender shrimp, sweet summer corn and spicy sausage all grilled together in a foil packet. The are make ahead and kept in the cooler to pop on the fire when we're ready. Also bring a loaf or garlic bread, all buttered and sliced and wrapped in foil to warm on the grill. For appetizers I like to do little smokey sausage links. Give everyone a weiner roasting stick or fashion them yourselves from coat hangers, spear a little smoky sausage and heat over the fire until sizzling. Careful though, they're hot! Bring more than you think you'll need because appetites get big with all that sun and activity. I'm convinced it makes the food taste better too! For dessert, it's got to be s'mores. Bring marshmallows, roasting sticks, chocolate bars and graham crackers. Again bring more than you think you need to account marshmallows dropped in the sand, burnt like torches and hearty appetites!

Grilled Shrimp "Boil" in Foil

A shrimp boil is a traditional southern dish where shrimp, shellfish, sausage and corn are boiled together with Old Bay seasoning. This has all the good flavor, but is faster and easier to prepare in foil packets.

Serves 4

1 1/2 lb Shrimp - medium - peeled and deveined

1 lb Mussels

1 lb Clams

1/2 lb Kielbasa, sliced

2 Cobs of of corn, shucked

2 Tb Butter

1/4 C Water

1/4 C White wine

1 Tsp Old Bay seasoning

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium high heat. Cut the corn into 1 inch rounds. Tear off 4 large sheets of foil and fold in half to double. Divide seafood, corn and sausage evenly among the packets, dot with butter, sprinkle on Old Bay, and 1 TB of both wine and water. Fold up with double folds to secure well. Grill packets about 10 minutes turning once until puffed. Empty each packet carefully into a bowl to serve.

About the Author: Julie Languille is a mom of 4 and the computer programmer who created Dinners in a Flash to solve meal planning challenges in her household. Today Dinners in Flash serves clients and offers access to over 2500 mouthwatering recipes. Visit Julie at http://www.Dinnersinaflash.com.

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Throw a Block Party - Easy Dinner Recipes and Dinner Ideas For Family Fun

Submitted by: Julie Languille

Block parties are a phenomenal way to celebrate summer with family and friends. With the rising cost of gas and travel many people are staying home for vacations ("staycations") and throwing a block party is a great way to get together and celebrate without traveling way. We have some easy dinner recipes to help create your feast and some ideas to make it happen.

1) Get everyone involved early. Notify people in advance of the event by putting save the date invitations in their mailboxes, then follow up in person so they know they are welcome.

2) Divvy up the tasks to make life easier. Have every family bring their own meat to grill, and assign most people to bring a dish to share. Those not bringing a dish can bring buns, condiments, desserts, ice and beverages. Get a headcount early so people know how much to bring.

3) Ask everyone to bring their own plates so there isn't a huge amount of waste at the end of the party and you can be green.

4) Put out sunscreen and bug spray to keep burns and pesky bugs at bay.

5) Assign someone to bring tables and folding chairs, but suggest to guests that they bring lawn chairs too.

6) Stock up on disposable cups.

7) Bring squirt guns, frisbees, balls, hula hoops and other games for the kids to all share.

8) Bring a CD player and some music to set the mood.

9) Have a watermelon eating contest and give out amazing prizes.

10) After dark you can project a movie against the side of someones house and all gather around to watch. Make popcorn to share.

11) Think about making homemade ice cream. Nothing puts people in a better mood faster. The young ones may have never seen it made and the older ones can share great memories of homemade ice cream from their youth.

12) Assign, or hire some teens to help out with the young ones. Make sure no one gets trampled and everyone has a good time.

Some easy dinner recipes to add to your party:

New Oreleans Flank Steak

This recipe multiplies easily to fit a crowd!

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 Tb Red wine vinegar

2 Tsp Light brown sugar

2 Tsp Creole or Cajun Seasoning

2 Tsp Terriyaki Sauce - reduced sodium

1 Tsp Oregano - dried

1/4 Tsp Salt

1/4 Tsp Cracked black pepper

1 1/4 lb Flank steak

Instructions

In a large zip top plastic bag, combine all the ingredients except the steak. Seal the bag to shake to combine the ingredients well. Add the flank steak, seal and shake bag again to coat steak well with marinade.

Refrigerate up to 3 days.

Preheat broiler, or grill, and grill the steak for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium or cook to your desired doneness. Let the steak stand 10 minutes before slicing crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices.

Honey Mustard Chicken

Simple but delicious. Kids will enjoy it a lot. Use broiler if grill is not available.

Serves 6

Ingredients

5 Tb Honey

5 Tb Dijon mustard

4 1/2 lb Chicken thighs and drumsticks

Instructions

Mix honey and mustard together in a small bowl. Put chicken in resealable plastic bag or plastic dish with lid, and pour or brush marinade over chicken. Make sure chicken is covered with marinade. Marinate in refrigerator for at least one hour, but not more than 24 hours. It's best to marinate overnight.

Grill the chicken on a preheated grill for about 8 to 9 minutes per side, baste chicken with marinade until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Serve chicken warm or cold.

Chipotle Mashed Potatoes

Chipotle chilies, lime, and cilantro transform everyday mashed potatoes into a mouth watering experience. Prep time is 2 minutes, and cook time is 8 minutes.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 C Milk

2 3/4 C Mashed potatoes - frozen

1 Can Chipotles en adobo, minced

1/4 C Cilantro, chopped

1 Tb Lime juice - fresh

1/4 Tsp Salt

1/4 Tsp Black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat milk over medium heat. Add frozen potatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until throughly heated. Remove from heat; add chilies and the rest of the ingredients. Stir until well combined.

Easy Three Bean Salad

Great accompaniment to any meal. Will stay in the refrigerator for up to one week in a tight lidded container.

Serves 8

Ingredients

1 Can Kidney beans - 15 oz, rinsed and drained

1 Can Black beans - 15 oz, drained and rinsed

1 Can Chickpeas - 15 oz, drained and rinsed

1/2 C Parsley - fresh, chopped

1/4 C Olive oil

1/4 C Balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and toss. Cover and chill.

About the Author: Julie Languille is a mom of 4 and the computer programmer who created Dinners in a Flash to solve meal planning challenges in her household. Today Dinners in Flash serves clients and offers access to over 2500 mouthwatering recipes. Visit Julie at http://www.Dinnersinaflash.com.

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The Paleo Diet Program

Submitted by: Preston Strong

"Paleo Meal Tips"

This Paleo weight loss program is definitely about enhancing the quality associated with a person's modern day diet program.

It is based on the idea that today’s family genes tend to be the end result of conditions that were formed greater than a million years ago in our evolution... the era of the caveman.

Considering that farming and cultivation of plants such as wheat have only been in existence |for approximately ten thousand years, our own bodies have not adjusted to properly process these types of food sources. It requires significantly longer for human beings to adapt their own metabolism and physiology. For More Information on the Paleo Diet Program, Visit... www.PaleoMealTips.com/ebook/

Humans never have had enough time to modify their own genetics in order to be able to consume grains, legumes and dairy products, which is why more and more people have experienced numerous digestive system difficulty with the typical eating habits of today’s society.

This particular Paleo weight loss program is centered roughly around what the cavemen normally consumed: fresh fruits, vegetables, as well as meats. This suggests keeping away from processed foods. In a few words, the Paleo diet plan demonstrates: “that if it's available in a box, don’t consume it”.

Nevertheless, there are lots of foods in which the Paleo weight loss program is centered around. A tip for a person's Paleo diet program is to only eat lean cuts of meat.

You can certainly consume a number of varieties of organ meats such as liver as well as tongues.

Although the actual cavemen didn't take pleasure in a diet involving dairy products, those folks did consume eggs. Nevertheless, it is best to restrict oneself to six eggs per week.

Nuts can certainly be enjoyed while pursuing the Paleo diet plan. They are sources of “monounsaturated” fats which usually tend to be the “good” kinds of fats.

Nuts assist to reduce cholesterol levels, decrease the actual likelihood of cardiovascular disease and are generally recognized with lowering the risks of a number of cancers such as breast cancer.

Even so, in case you are sticking to the Paleo diet plan so that you can reduce body weight, it is best to restrict the volume of nut products that you choose to consume.

Nuts normally include calories. But if one simply sticks to this diet, an individual's metabolic rate will grow, meaning that it is possible to consume a lot more nut products down the road.

Even though the great tip... “if it's available in a box, don’t consume it”, there are additional foods that are off-limits within the Paleo diet plan which don't “come in a box.”

We all know cavemen did not experience soda machines inside their caves. Additionally, sweet beverages such as soft drinks are off limits too.

Basically, sugar is actually against the rules entirely. That includes syrups as well as sweeteners.

Because grains are usually not eaten on the Paleo diet, just about all food products which can be created using grains tend to be not allowed, as well pancakes, cookies, pasta, rolls, and many others.

Simply because the cavemen could certainly not consume dairy products like butter, cheese, cream, and many others, unfortunately they are off limits also.

Even though the Paleo diet plan restricts numerous common food choices, there are many advantages to successfully adhering to this particular diet. The Paleo diet is primarily comprised of high-protein meals.

Research demonstrates when the average individual consumes a good high-protein diet for 6 months, they are able to lose between ten to fifteen pounds. That’s without adding any physical activity.

It is possible to lose even more weight in the event that an individual heightens one's own physical activity, thus, making the Paleo diet plan a wonderful choice for anyone who desires to loose weight or perhaps who also simply really wants to get to more healthy.

For More Information on the Paleo Diet Program, Visit... www.PaleoMealTips.com/ebook/

About the Author: I'm called Preston Strong and I've been struggling to shed excess weight for all my adult life. I began http://PaleoMealTips.com to supply a resource for all of you who are serious about acquiring all the...

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