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Gift of Gourmet Chocolate For Every Occasion
Published September 17, 2011Image source: Cookware HQ
Chocolate is loved by many adult and kids alike. There is something about melting chocolate in different flavors to taste. Like in the movie Forrest Gump said “Life is like a chocolate, you never know what you are going to get”. I remember as a child, tasting little bit of assorted chocolate box selection, until I found what I loved. Now as an adult, I still get to do that without anyone yelling me about it. LOL.
Recently I found Dan’s Chocolates and they makes fresh chocolates using a combination of European and American ingredients. Their hand-made gourmet truffles feature fresh cream, fruits, and nuts for the most discerning chocolate connoisseur. Each of petite truffle has a thin, delicate shell surrounding an interior of creamy chocolate or ganache. They offer their premium quality chocolates in… Continue reading
Personal Chef for an Evening: Give Gift of Experience
Published September 10, 2011Personal Chef for an Evening Experience Gift:
I will admit, I love gourmet meals and wine and good friends over. I do love cooking but worse part about hosting a gourmet party or tasting party is having to prepare ahead and having to clean up the mess after everyone’s gone. So, when I heard about this personal chef experience, I was all over it and I want to share it with you all about Personal Chef for an Evening.
Best Part About Having Personal Chef for an Evening Experience:
Do you love the idea of entertaining, but hate the prospect of doing all the work? Does it seem like you never get to enjoy your own party? Let your own Personal Chef for the evening do all the work while you sit back with a cocktail and enjoy a… Continue reading
Vegan Dinner Party Recipes : Making Chickpea Appetizers for Vegan Dinner Recipes
Published August 10, 2011
If you are throwing a gathering at your place, you can make this easy chickpea appetizers at home. It will be loved by all, vegan, vegetarian, meat eaters and adults and kids alike. It is simple and easy to make and it has many nutrients and you can save money by making this at home compared to getting food catered.
Please see this video to see how easy it is to make and wow your party with amazing appetizer dish. A perfect Vegan Dinner Party Recipe to know.
For more Vegan Party recipes check out;
Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook The Happy Herbivore Cookbook: Over 175 Delicious Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes
Learn about how to make chickpea appetizers for a vegan dinner party with expert vegan cooking tips in this free vegan recipe video on throwing a vegan dinner party.
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SharesCookware HQ Articles, Reviews and Recipes
Published July 30, 2011
We at TheCookwareHQ.com Strive to get everything cookware and cooking related resources to make this a one stop site, cookware headquarters that has everything from cookware buying guides, frequently asked questions, cookware and small appliance reviews, recipes and health related posts;
Here are our some of the highlights from the site: Cookware Headquarters.
Cookware Reviews
- Cuisinart DLC 10 Cup Pro Class Food Processor
- Le Creuset 5 1/2 Quart Round French Oven
- Zojirushi Micom 5.5-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Stainless Steel
- Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless-Steel 10 Piece cookware set
- Best Kitchenaid Mixer
- Rice Cooker
- Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans, Set of 2
- Vitamix: Ultimate Healthy Blender
- Thermal Cooker
- Calphalon Tri-Ply Copper 10-Piece Cookware Set
- Emerilware Pro Clad Stainless Steel Tri-Ply 12-Piece Cookware Set
- Rachel Ray Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange
- Calphalon Commercial… Continue reading
Rice Cooker Guide
Published July 29, 2011Rice cooker Guide:
Rice cookers can date it existence from earliest of times as British Museum has a ceramic rice steamer dated to 1250 BC on display. Can you imagine that?
Japanese company Mitsubishi was the first one to make electric rice cooker in mid 1940s, it was basic set electric set up and not very user friendly. In mid 1950s Toshiba created first commercially successful rice cooker. It was a simple design, with rice pot was place in another larger pot with water in it, so outer post boiled the water rice was cooked.
Today rice cooker have changed a little bit, using similar ways of way using insulated outer pot to boil rice in inner pot. Many rice cooker inner bowls are non-stick type and Teflon type of material, making easy for rice not to stick at bottom.… Continue reading
Knowing Chef’s Cooking Terminology
Published July 29, 2011Cooking Terminology that Chef uses when Cooking. Some of the fancy saying has simple and sometimes complex meanings. Here are some basic known cooking terminology used by chef all over the world. For those who are passionate cook at home can take a look at this book for more detailed cooking terminology terms.
Cooking Terminology Resource Books
Aioli – Aioli (garlic mayonnaise) is a delicious accompaniment to cold or hot grilled vegetables, steamed or boiled artichokes, boiled potatoes, and grilled or baked fish and shellfish.
Al dente – An Italian expression applied in all western kitchens to pasta cooked just until enough resistance is left in it to be felt “by the tooth.” Fresh pasta can never by cooked al dente as it… Continue reading
How To Cut onion without crying
Published July 19, 2011Image source: Onions
I love using onions in my recipes. There are many types of onions that will enhance the flavor of the food you are making. Types of onions;
- Yellow Onions
- White Onions
- Red Onions
- Shallots
- Green Onions and more.
The one of the problem with using onion in recipe is that sometimes tears and burning happens in eyes when we cut it. There are a few ways to avoid it.
One is to cut onions and keep in water, that will reduce the tears.
Second that I like is, I put onion in fridge 20 minutes before cutting or night before and tears does not come.
Here check out other ways to cut onion without crying.
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SharesHow to Get Best Nutrition For Vegetarian Diet
Published July 10, 2011Many people are turning vegetarian or eating mostly vegetarian food choices today. How does one stay healthy and make sure he or she gets best nutrition on vegetarian diet? If you were ever uneasy about vegetarian diet and nutrition, this is the article for you to read. A well-planned vegetarian diet is a healthy way to meet your nutritional needs. Find out what you need to know about a plant-based diet.
You may follow a vegetarian diet for cultural, religious or ethical reasons. Or you may eat a vegetarian diet to stay healthy and prevent health problems, such as cardiovascular disease. Whatever your reasons for choosing a vegetarian diet, this guide will help you make smart choices to ensure that you meet your daily nutritional needs.
Indeed, a well-planned vegetarian diet can meet the needs of people of all ages,… Continue reading
Fresh And Healthy Market Gazpacho
Published July 8, 2011Image source: here
Gazpacho remains popular with field hands as a way to cool off during the summer and to use available ingredients such as fresh vegetables and stale bread.
There are many modern variations of gazpacho, often in different colors and omitting the tomatoes and bread in favor of avocados, cucumbers, parsley, watermelon, grapes, meat stock, seafood, and other ingredients. Gazpacho has become an almost generic term for chilled vegetable soup.
In summer days if you want to not cook on stove top, this fresh and healthy market gazpacho is perfect! Not only it is fast to make, but it is healthy as well. Just serve it with side of bread roll or sandwich with ice cold lemonade and you’re all set for healthy gourmet meal.
Ingredients
5 large roma (plum) tomatoes, diced 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans,… Continue readingGrilled Veggie Sandwich
Published July 7, 2011
I am vegetarian and I made this Grilled sandwiches for friends one day and it was hit! I hope you’ll like it too. It is much more fancier and healthy compared to just plain old grilled cheese sandwiches. I love Quizno Sandwiches and Subway Sandwiches, here is my version of Grilled Veggie Sandwich. Serve it with fresh potato chips or Gazpacho Soup.
Ingredients
1/4 cup Mustard 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Dressing 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/8 cup olive oil 1 cup sliced red bell peppers 1 small zucchini, sliced 1 red onion, sliced 1 small yellow squash, sliced 2 French bread, sliced in half 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese(For Vegan, take out cheese, or use Vegan feta)
Recipe: 1. In a bowl, mix the mustard, vinegar dressing, minced garlic, and lemon… Continue readingCurrent Discount Deals For Cookware
