For Popparoc46: The oatmeal cookie recipe I use 2 cups flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt Mis above in small bowl, set aside In Larger bowl mix: 1 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs Mix the above with electric mixer until fluffy. Add flour mix to the shortening/sugars mix gradually, blending well To this add: 2 1/2 cups quick cooking oats Mix well. You may add in raisins, chocolate chips, nuts etc. at this point. Around 2 cups total of add-ins is about right. Form dough into 1-2 inch balls and place onto greased or parchment paper lined cookie sheet about 1" apart. Flatten the dough balls slightly with your hands. Bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes until bottoms are golden brown. Music by Kevin Mcleod/incompetech.com

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Cold appetizers are starter dishes that are taken cold. They precede the main dish. They are easily eaten and will help increase and maintain your appetite for the main dish. They are the reason why night party lovers are able to patiently wait till the late night meal. They are commonly used in restaurants, hotels, or food cafe's and even in homes.

There are various types of cold appetizers. The veggie pizza is a five star cold appetizer. It is coated with cream cheese and eaten with cream cheese and fresh vegetables. The other type in this category is the Red Onion Chip Dip. This is prepared using softened cheese, salad vegetables for decorations and Worcester sauce.

Cold appetizers are quite convenient to use as they can be prepared in advance and frozen. However, you should take care to ensure that the correct flavor is achieved and maintained. This can be done by ensuring that the correct preparation method and freezing temperature is used. The quality of these kind of starter dishes depends greatly upon their preparation and preservation techniques.

Other than achieving the correct flavor, you should also ensure that the kind of starter dish that you choose goes with the main dish you are serving and also the taste of the people you are cooking for. To help you achieve this, you can enroll for cookery classes, read magazines, watch cooking demos, or search the Internet for the best ways of presenting and preparing this kind of dish.

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Most people are familiar with the "Top Ten List" regularly presented by that late-night talk show host from Indiana. Although his lists tend to be tongue-in-cheek and irreverent, the following is a top ten list with some real gravitas. Without any drum roll or special music, here is the list of Top 10 tips for Healthy Eating:

Number 10 on the list of 10 Tips to Healthy Eating is:

Eat fresh, whole foods whenever possible. When I was a kid, I was fascinated by the futuristic cartoon show "The Jetsons," especially the part where they ate their meals, which, rather than being real food, consisted of little pills dispensed by a clever machine. A roast beef pill, a mashed potato pill, with an apple pie pill for dessert. Although we haven't gotten there yet, there is so much in the grocery store aisles these days that would barely qualify as real food, when you take into account its nutritional value, lack of fiber and the potentially harmful ingredients it contains. Even if you are on a limited budget, try to choose as many fresh, whole foods as you can afford, and leave the over-processed, "futuristic" foods on the shelf. I don't think much of the Jetsons' concept of food, but I would like one of those robot maids to clean my house!

Number 9 on the list of 10 Tips to Healthy Eating is:

Buy local, and even organic, if possible. There is a whole movement out there of people who are choosing to buy from local growers and foregoing out-of-season items and items shipped in from far away places. The advantages of this choice are many. Your food will be fresher, cost less, you will support your local economy and you will have fewer worries about the growing practices that may affect the healthfulness of your food. Along with that, the advantage of buying from farms and orchards that are not only local, but also organic, is that you will be consuming fewer toxins for your body to contend with and encouraging fewer chemicals to be added to our soil and water.

Number 8 on the list of 10 Tips to Healthy Eating is:

Eat lots of fresh, colorful vegetables-either raw or lightly cooked. Vegetables are at the core of any healthy eating plan, and the substances that give them their vivid color seem to protect against many health-destroying maladies. Vegetables are loaded with nutrients, low in calories and are available in so many varieties as to satisfy any palate. Keep in mind that cooking can destroy some of the nutritional value in vegetables, so choose methods such as steaming or lightly sautéing whenever possible. When you were a kid, and your mom said, "Eat your vegetables," she was giving you excellent advice!

Number 7 on the list of 10 Tips to Healthy Eating is:

Wash all fresh produce with a commercial vegetable rinse-sometimes called a "Veggie Wash" -or a weak solution of vinegar and water. (I have also heard that baking soda works, but I have never tried it.) Don't just use plain water. Even if you are removing the skin, such as with melons or avocados, wash the item first to avoid contaminating the inner flesh. It goes without saying, that you should keep meat separate from fresh produce, both in the refrigerator and during preparation, sanitizing your utensils and cutting boards in between. I would not recommend using dish soap or other poisonous products to wash fresh produce. Instead, use a product that will kill the germs, but will not harm you, should any residue inadvertently remain on the food. It would be counter-productive to get rid of the bacteria only to get sick from the soap!

Number 6 on the list of 10 Tips to Healthy Eating is:

Limit your consumption of meat by treating it more as a condiment or side dish. Even if you are a meat lover, it is better to eat smaller portions in favor of items from the other food groups, including whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits. It does not take a lot of meat to provide your protein requirements for a meal-some experts say a serving the size of a regular deck of cards will do-and many of the other foods you eat have some protein, too. In this way, you can reduce the amount of artery-clogging, saturated fat in your diet as well as increase your intake of fiber and other nutrients, and make your meal easier to digest. You might even try some meatless meals once in a while! After all, even Popeye ate a meal of spinach at least once on every show!

Number 5 on the list of 10 Tips to Healthy Eating is:

Know the difference between good carbs and bad ones. Although carbs in general have gotten a bad reputation with the popularity of the low-carb diets, your body needs carbohydrates to be healthy. Then again, there are what we might call "good carbs" and "bad carbs." Good carbs are all those wonderful fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes that you know about, while bad carbs are the white flour products, such as cookies, pastries, doughnuts, cakes, pies, chips-you get the drift. A rule of thumb is, if it's in the lunchroom at work as a birthday treat or in a vending machine, it is probably a bad carb-except, of course if the birthday boy is the office health-nut or the vending machine is at the health foods store!

Number 4 on the list of 10 Tips to Healthy Eating is:

Eat healthy fats. I was visiting a friend recently, and she told me her grandmother, who lived to be ninety, grew up on cooking done exclusively with lard. I knew her grandmother, and she was a diminutive, feisty old lady who never sat still and worked like a Trojan all her life. Unfortunately, we are all not like that. It's possible that if you are extremely active, eat simple, unprocessed food all your life, grown on yours or your neighbor's farm, cooked in lard (that you probably rendered yourself), and you have good genes, you will also live to be ninety. However, the odds are against you. More studies than I can cite, have shown that consuming more mono-unsaturated fats, such as olive oil, instead of the more saturated varieties, will significantly lower your risk of developing heart disease and even some cancers. I know. I know. Lard still makes the flakiest piecrust. If only your arteries got a vote!

Number 3 on the list of 10 Tips to Healthy Eating is:

Choose more fiber-rich foods. Even if you are sick of hearing the word fiber, it's better than being sick from not getting enough of this important carbohydrate. It's not difficult to get sufficient fiber if you know what you are doing. Each time you choose whole grain over processed grains, each time you eat a piece of fruit instead of a piece of candy, each time you snack on raw veggies instead of potato chips, each time you order a bean burrito instead of a chicken one, you have added fiber to your diet. Even a sesame seed bun has more fiber than a plain one. Put some blueberries on your cereal. Have a baked sweet potato. Add some shredded zucchini to your pancake batter. Every little bit helps you to reach the 25-30 grams of fiber recommended for adults each day. In addition to the health benefits of getting enough fiber, just think, with all that time you won't be spending in the "throne" room, waiting for-well you know-you could maybe take up a new hobby!

Number 2 on the list of 10 Tips to Healthy Eating is:

Limit junk food, and if possible, find a healthy but satisfying substitute. In case you're wondering, "junk food" is all of those over-processed, empty-calorie foods that we love to eat. It may not be easy for you, but you can change your palate to prefer healthier foods. One thing you can do is to find a healthier substitute for your favorite junk foods. For instance, when was the last time you popped some popcorn in a little oil with a bit of good quality unprocessed salt? It tastes wonderful and it's a whole food without the chemicals or additives or anything that would adulterate it into a junk food. Of course, it still has calories, but just remember to eat it in moderation. I have one of those old-fashioned poppers that stirs the oil and seeds while they pop, but my dad used to make the best popcorn in a Dutch oven on the stove. Try it, you'll like it!

And the Number 1 item on the list of 10 Tips to Healthy Eating is:

Drink water as your beverage of choice. Years ago, when bottled water first hit as a beverage choice on fast food menus and in vending machines, I can remember a friend being shocked that I would actually pay money for water. Soda she could understand, but water? I told her then that water is a better value for your money than soda, and I still believe that. Our bodies need water to function well. Not soda. Not energy drinks. Not coffee. Not juice. Not tea. Clean, pure water. Of course, when we drink any liquids, or even when we eat juicy foods, we get some water. The problem is that everything that we eat or drink except water has to be digested and filtered and processed in varying degrees by our bodies, and that requires-you guessed it-more water! So, don't save that beautiful stemware just for when you are drinking wine. Fill a glass to the brim with the best beverage around-ice cold, crystal clear, thirst quenching water-and relax and sip your way to vibrant health

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The range of summer finger foods is vast, and there are plenty of delicious options to choose from. The following is a look at some of the fun options for summer finger foods.

Chips and Dips: You can be as traditional as tortilla or corn chips and salsa, or opt for something more original like pita chips with spinach artichoke dip. Remember, with chips you can use cheese sauces, chili sauces, bean dips, avocado dips, sour cream dips, and more. So, don't discount chips and dips because it is expected, capitalize on it because of the variety.

Fruits and Dips: There is something about dipping finger foods, and fruits make for great dippers. You can use any number of items for dipping into. For example, you could do a chocolate type dip, fondue, or fountain style. You could do a caramel dip. You could do a yogurt type dip. You can do a whipped cream dip. There are several fabulous fruit dip recipes on the Internet, so cash in on them.

Finger Sandwiches: Sandwiches are the all time finger food. You can make delicate sandwiches like cucumber sandwiches for more formal events, or you can make hearty sandwiches for things like baseball parties, and neighborhood BBQs.

Veggies: Veggies are always a great finger food, and healthy too. You can go with a traditional veggie tray, or you can get creative and marinate veggies in balsamic and olive oil, or grill some veggies, or serve them with special dips.

Pre-made Heated Items: This is where you really open up the doors with finger foods, but to serve these kinds you have to be in a location with an oven. You can serve things like meatballs in a tomato sauce, mini sausages in a barbecue sauce, chicken kabobs in a Teriyaki sauce, Thai chicken balls, mini quiches, mini pizzas, toasted breads with dips, etc. Basically you can take your favorite foods and make them mini. You can serve coconut shrimp with a plum sauce, fish bites with tartar sauce, mini burgers, Bruschetta with toasted bread, mini burritos, etc. Really the possibilities here are endless.

Desserts: Desserts make great finger foods, and in the summer you can enjoy plenty of fresh fruit toppings on those desserts. You can do chocolate covered strawberries, just be sure you have refrigeration. You can do mini cheesecakes, cookies, brownie bites, mini muffins, tarts topped with fruits, custards, whipped cream. Again, you can simply take your favorite desserts and make them in miniature sizes. Get a mini muffin pan, and cook your desserts in mini proportions.

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The Downtown Clermont Farmer's Market is held every Sunday from 9:00am to 2:00pm on Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont. The Farmer's Market, presented by the Clermont Downtown Partnership, offers wonderful things to eat including fresh produce, breads and bakery items, honey, seafood, Amish jams and jellies, pasta, fresh baked scones, Italian olive salad and baked veggie chips. You will also find hanging baskets and assorted outdoor plants, hand rolled cigars, a select assortment of artwork, craft and jewelry items and much more. The Market always has festive foods like kettle corn, BBQ and hot dogs to munch on while you shop. Please join us every Sunday at the Downtown Clermont Farmer's Market, and while you are there, have a look around. We have several new shops in town and these, along with our many well-established merchants offer a wide range of shopping, service and dining opportunities. For a full list of all the great restaurants and other businesses already serving you in the Downtown area, please visit our website at www.clermontdowntownpartnership.com

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Being healthier and looking good are the main objective of millions of people. The most effective way in which these can be achieved is the adoption of a specific slimming diet. However, almost all, if not all, of the famous and not so popular weight loss nutritional plans simply do not work. Some are impossible to keep while others have very dangerous potential side effects. Most importantly, even if the desired results are accomplished, the pounds lost soon come back. You can try an alternative approach instead. It is much easier for you and more comfortable for your body, plus it is more effective.

Instead of counting calories, simply try to have as much diversity in the foods you consume as possible. Do not exclude any type of food groups from your diet, instead have smaller portions of different dishes. This rule should be definitely used when you have restaurant lunches and dinners. The trick is simple and effective, the more different tastes you eat, the more satisfied you will feel. So, even with less food you will not crave for more.

Have more vegetarian dishes in your diet. You do not have to eat only meat in order to have strength to go through the day. Plus, you will see that the well prepared veggie meals can really taste well, especially if they come with a lot of fresh herbs. It is best to have vegetarian dinners at least once a week as a start. You can even set a special night and actually experiment with new foods in your kitchen.

Have only healthy snacks. The reality is that we tend to eat junk food in between meals simply because it is easier to get to and tastier to consume. You can reduce your calories intake just by throwing away all the sweet candy and chocolate bars and muffins along with the chips. Have a banana or another fruit, some yoghurt or simply a handful of raw nuts to boost your energy and lose weight.

Reduce the stress in your life. You eat more and unhealthy foods just because you are anxious or you are feeling down. So, try to live a happier life and get soothing and satisfaction from other sources. Get along with your friends more often and go out to have fun. Go to a yoga class, which will make you more relaxed and will provide you with an excellent work out. Choose any type of hobby that you find interesting and rewarding.

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What's the best humus recipe? Well, for some, they like their hummus a little more firm and some like it a bit more creamy. However you like your hummus it is a delicious and nutritious snack that can go with chips, pita bread, (we like to crisp up our pita bread in the oven) or vegetables such as carrots, sliced red and green peppers, cucumbers and celery or any other veggie you can dip into a spread.

Hummus is made from chickpeas or you may run across some hummus recipes that call for garbanzo beans which are just the Spanish name for chickpeas. Hummus is the Arabic word for chickpea and it is a popular side dish found all over the world, but especially popular in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and India. Even though hummus is found and enjoyed all over the world, there is no agreed upon country of origin. However, it is know as one of the oldest prepared dishes in the world.

A standard hummus recipe consists of chickpeas, tahini (a required ingredient), olive oil, garlic (the more the better) salt and lemon juice. Variations of hummus can be created by adding other spices such as cumin and paprika, or other ingredients such as pine nuts, parsley, cilantro, roasted red peppers, basil pesto, roasted garlic, eggplant, ground pepper, spicy red pepper and the list goes on. Many grocery stores have started featuring a plethora of different types of hummus as this dish continues to become more and more popular.

We usually end up making our hummus recipe with a 15 ounce can of chickpeas, 2 cloves of garlic, a whole lemon, a half tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons each of both tahini and virgin olive oil. As you mix the ingredients up in your food processor, you can add a little water to get the consistency just the way to like it. We make it somewhat thick, but a Middle Eastern restaurant we frequent in town makes it fairly thin and we like that as well.

Hummus is one of the most popular dishes in all the world and it is a healthy and nutritious snack and complement to many different meals in a multitude of different cultures. If you haven't tried hummus, you don't know the delicious treat you are missing.

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The holidays is coming and yet everyone is still in working mode. It is time to plan out where you want to spend your holidays and the food you want to serve out to your family and friends. Yes, as early as now, it would be best to plan and get things in perspective. Doing things in a rush will just spoil the fun and excitement. It all boils down on priorities and the budget of course. One food that would surely become a hit during a party, is taco. Why not grab a pen and paper and copy a simple yet delicious taco salad recipe.

There are a lot of taco salad recipes available online which you can choose from. You can pick from the traditional to the conventional one, it all depends on your palate. It might be time consuming to choose what recipe to follow but the thing you always remember, taco will always be taco. Play around with the ingredients, add some varieties into it to add a little of excitement or mystery. Amaze your guests on how delicious and unique your taco salad is, making sure they would be grabbing for more. Seeing people love what you serve them, it adds up to your happiness and even light up the room.

Taco salad recipe is simple to prepare, it only takes a couple of minutes to cook a mouth-watering taco salad your guests have ever tasted. You can even let your children help you in making the taco salad. Give you a time with your kids to have bonding and yet becoming productive. If you are still on the loose on what recipe to follow in making your own taco salad, here is a simple recipe.

Ingredients:

2 pcs. tomatoes (to be chopped)

1 pc. onion (chopped)

4 cups of lettuce (chopped)

2 cups of cheddar cheese (shredded)

10 oe oz. of corn chips

16 oz. of chilli beans (undrained)

oe cup of sour cream

1 OE cup of salsa

2 OE oz. of ripe olives (drained and sliced)

Directions:

Heat the chilli beans using a saucepan. Then, place corn chips on a plate top it with sour cream, salsa, olives, chilli beans, cheddar cheese, lettuce and onions. Then, the finished product can be served immediately.

If you want to have your very own taco salad recipe just modify this recipe add or change the ingredients, it is just simple. Its all about the toppings that make the taco salad tastier.

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Creamy Shrimp *Campacho In Tomato Cups is an easy to prepare, fresh, sophisticated appetizer that takes only a half an hour from start to serve. Shrimp quickly cooked in butter, Italian dressing, lime juice, garlic and pepper combine beautifully with the rich robust flavors of Garden Vegetable Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Clamato juice and other ingredients to form a delectable creamy cocktail inside a bowl made of a hollowed out tomato. Served cold, alongside fine diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapenos, tomatoes, cucumbers, lime wedge and tortilla chips, it makes for a colorful, delicious and "gourmet" first round of your meal. Note: "Campacho" is not an actual word but rather my descriptive of the sauce that is derived by using attributes, ingredients and alternatives of both Campechana and Gazpacho to form the word Campacho. The definitions of each follow: 1. Campechana is a Mexican seafood cocktail with shrimp, some sort of whitefish or abalone, scallops, oysters, mussels, octopus, and sometimes baby squid, also diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, Clamato and Lime Juices. Campechana is served hot or cold and usually with the chopped vegetables laid at the base of the cocktail rather than integrated, allowing the person eating the delectable to add ingredients to their taste. 2. Gazpacho is a cold Spanish tomato-based raw vegetable soup, originating in the southern region of Andalusia, which includes finely chopped avocados, cucumbers, onions, and peppers. Gazpacho ...

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