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Chicken cordon bleu is not a difficult dish to make. In fact, it is quite simple if you have a good recipe to follow. If you enjoy stuffed poultry dishes, you will really like this one. This recipe is centuries older than the Cordon Bleu cooking school, which is in France.
Nobody knows for sure whether this recipe originated in France or if it was invented by North American chefs attempting to imitate a stuffed meat recipe in the European style.
How Did Cordon Bleu Get its Name?
"Cordon...
•A Guide to Moist Grilled Chicken Recipes
Chicken is a useful meat that you can cook all kinds of ways, and when the weather warms up, allowing you to grill it, it just gets better. Almost all of us are ready for a break from the usual recipes we have been making all winter, making grilling a welcome option. No matter whether you prefer gas or charcoal, great grilled chicken is exactly the same everywhere.
Well grilled meat has a skin that is crisp and burnished without being burnt. The meat is moist and the flavor is just a little...
•A Guide to Healthy Dessert Recipes That Still Taste Good
Perhaps you shudder and cringe whenever you hear the word "dessert" because it conjures up images of fatty, creamy delicacies which make you salivate but make your waistline bulge? Do you think it unfair that the most heavenly desserts are those, which are the most fattening?
Actually, it is possible to make scrumptious dessert recipes, which are healthy and very low in calories and fat. If you know about dessert history, you will know that desserts have been enjoyed all over the world for...
•A Guide to Delicious Italian Dessert Recipes
In the history of desserts, famous Italian dessert recipes definitely stand out. Italian desserts range in flavor from bitter to sweet and they go nicely with a glass of wine. In Italy, the locals are just as likely to eat a piece of fruit for dessert as an indulgent, creamy confection.
You might have paid a visit to an Italian bakery and, if so, you will have seen a large range of biscotti and cookies. The Italians enjoy dipping their biscotti in red wine. Many Italian cookies are sweet but...
•A Guide to Delicious and Easy Desserts for the Novice Cook
Not everybody has a lot of cooking experience and some people can only just manage to boil an egg. Other people find that cooking makes them nervous and they prefer to buy prepackaged food. The truth is that if you start with easy recipes, you can soon build up the confidence to try more daring ones. You can try making simple entrees first, then work your way up to appetizer and dessert recipes.
Perhaps you feel that making a three course meal would be too difficult but if you make appetizers,...
•A Guide to Get Make Your Grilled Vegetables Great
You do not have to be cooking meat to enjoy the delicious taste of grilled foods this summer. No matter who you are, you can enjoy the fantastic flavors and textures of vegetables cooked on the grill. You may be surprised by how delicious many of these veggies can taste. There are lots of reasons you should try grilled vegetables - they are healthy, taste great, and are a wonderful choice if you are watching your weight, too.
Why Vegetables Grill So Well
Vegetables are a wonderful choice on...
•A Guide to Selecting Your Party Appetizers
You want to throw a party and now it is time to plan the food. What do you serve? How will you get everything prepared? You want your guests to be satisfied with their snacking choices. You decide that appetizers will be the way to go.
Now that you know you want to make treats to start your meal off, what should you choose? The first thing to consider is what kind of party you are planning. Is it going to be an elegant business function or a casual get together for your friends to watch the...
•A Guide to Get You Grilling Vegetables
One startling fact is that most of us do not consider vegetables when it is time to get out the grill. Vegetables are incredibly easy to cook, and make a delicious meal for those who know what they are doing. Here are some tips to help you grill just about any vegetable, from tomatoes to asparagus.
Rule one is making sure you are going to be quickly and evenly cooking your veggies. You will want consistent size and thickness in your pieces. Try cutting them no more than an inch thick to keep...
•A Guide to Moist Boneless Chicken Recipes
If you have been cooking with boneless chicken, you may have noticed one common problem. Your chicken can become dry and tasteless. If you have been washing down every bite with gulps of your drink, or feel like each meal is sandpapery on the inside, there are some things you can do to fix it. Boneless chicken does not have to be dry! Here are a few tips used by professionals and amateur chefs alike to get great boneless chicken that is moist and tasty.
You May Be Overcooking Your Chicken
The...
•A Guide to Healthy Cooking With Chicken
If you are like a lot of us, you are interested in finding new, great tasting methods of cooking that are still fairly healthy. Many of us eat poorly, and it shows in the way we feel. Choosing to cook in a healthier way usually involves focusing on foods that are high in protein and low in fat, particularly in saturated fat and cholesterol. That is why chicken is a great choice, since this lean meat is mostly protein.
Healthy chicken recipes can help you reduce your blood cholesterol, keep...
•Mexican Style Desserts Spicy, Sweet and All so Nice
Mexican cuisine is rich and colorful. Their desserts are no exception. As Mexican food grows in popularity, hopefully their desserts will enter the spotlight. They have such a variety of delicious temptations that it is amazing the desserts have not been featured sooner.
Many of the most popular desserts in Mexico are made of ice cream, puddings, or custards. Probably the best known custard in Mexico is the flan. This is a thick custard covered in a rich caramel sauce. Usually they are vanilla...
•An Insiders Guide to Making Dulce de Leche
Dulce de leche can easily be made at home. Spanish for "candied milk," dulce de leche is made by heating sweetened milk slowly until it makes a brown sauce that tastes like caramel. In Mexico, it can be found as both a candy and a syrup.
This yummy dessert is popular all through Latin, Central, and South America. European countries also have their own versions of this amazing sauce. Be cautious when you make this dish, it requires your full attention. Bringing the milk and sugar mixture to a...
•Why You Should Try Homemade Paper Decorations For Cinco de Mayo
Decorating is part of the fun whenever you celebrate. Think how bland Christmas would be without all the lights and colorful balls on the tree. Take decorating to a whole new level and make some traditional Mexican decorations for Cinco de Mayo.
Papel picado is the Mexican art of paper cutting. Sheets of tissue are used to make wonderful lacy patterns that are draped over the walls, the windows, and tables. This makes a perfect project for the kids. They will have a great time! You can help...
•Why You Should Try Mexican Beef
So many of us think immediately of beef when we think of Mexican food. We have all had our share of beef tacos, beef enchiladas and beef burritos, have not we? Beef is actually a staple in northern Mexico, but not in the rest of the country. When the Spanish brought cattle with them in the 1500s, they discovered that northern Mexico had excellent grazing lands. This region became home to many Spanish cattle ranches.
Meats like mutton, goat, pork, and beef are a large part of the cuisine in...
•A Guide to Getting the Most From Mexico Travels
Are you planning a trip to Mexico? Do you want to get a feel for what it is truly like to live there? If this interests you, visit some of the places that let you experience the real Mexico. Watching the people go by gives you great insight into their daily lives.
Town Squares
Every town has a plaza or park where the people gather. Sit on a bench there and watch life. Enjoy a snack while you watch. These town squares are the very heart of Mexican culture. Every single one will be different....
•A Guide to Making Your Own Pizza Sauce
The sauce you put on your pizza can mean the difference between a great pie and an average pie. If you know the components of a great pizza sauce, you can make your homemade pizza pies better than anything you can get in a restaurant.
Fresh tomatoes make a great base for a sauce. Plum tomatoes are meaty and full of flavor. They make a perfect choice for sauce. If you grow your own, you will want to blanch them, peel them, remove the seeds, and chop them into small pieces before cooking. Fresh...
•A Guide to Shrimp the Appetizer of Choice
Have you ever really looked at a shrimp? They are amazing creatures. Different kinds of shrimp grow to different sizes, yet all of them taste delicious. Nevertheless, there is a lot about shrimp that many people do not know. For instance, do you know that they refer to raw shrimp as being green?
Shrimp have ten legs. Since most of us do not see shrimp before they are shelled, we do not see the legs. What we call the head of the shrimp is actually the head and the thorax. It takes up half the...
•What You Need to Know About Food Storage Tips For Chicken
Whether you are new to the world of cooking or just new to using chicken as an ingredient, there are several very important things that you should know before using chicken in recipes.
Choosing and Buying Chicken
You should choose chicken, which is within its expiration date and cold to the touch. You should not buy fresh chicken, which is damaged or leaking.
Chicken is chilled in food storage vehicles during its distribution to supermarkets to keep it fresh and stop bacteria from growing....
•What You Need to Know About Rising Food Costs
A lot of us are aware of rising food costs and if you are on a low income or you have a large family, this can make cooking a healthy, interesting dinner every night a bit like a juggling act.
A lot of foods are more expensive than ever, including staples such as beef, chicken, milk, and butter. There are various reasons for these price increases. The rising energy costs mean that food is more expensive to process and to deliver to retail outlets so the end price reflects this.
A lot of...
•A Guide to Frozen Mexican Desserts
If you have ever been to Mexico, you know the climate is hot and tropical. The Mexican people have developed some wonderful frozen desserts to keep them cool. These frozen desserts are sold along the streets in a similar fashion to ice cream trucks in the United States. Once you stop to buy, one the hard part is making a decision!
Paletas are Mexican popsicles. Their name means "little shovels" in Spanish. They come in familiar shapes but their flavors are very different from what we are used...
•A Guide to Making Your Own Pizza Crust
Are you intimidated by making homemade pizza? If so, you are not alone. Many people think that pizza is a dish that must be bought from a restaurant to be really good. Fortunately, they are mistaken. Pizza is not only easy to make, but you can make it the way you want it. You are not restricted to what is on the menu.
The crust of the pizza is usually the part that makes most people hesitate. Instead of trying to make their own, they will spend their lives eating frozen pizza or takeout. If...
•A Guide to Pizza History Through the Ages
Pizza is one of the most popular food choices in the United States. Indeed, pizza is popular in one form or another in many parts of the world. The origins of pizza are a bit hazy in the mists of time, but thanks to some literary references, we have a few ideas of where it may have come from.
Ancient Pizza
The army of Darius the Great of Persia cooked flat bread on their shields and topped the bread with cheese and dates as early as the 6th century BC. Sounds suspiciously like a pizza, huh?...
•A Guide to Mexican Candy and Confections
You hear a lot about the formal desserts served in Mexico like flan and Tres Leches cake. However, what about those small, everyday sweets? What do they eat in Mexico when they just want a treat? Even more important, can we make them here?
Since the rest of the world found out about chocolate from Mexico, they use it for many confections. Commercial Mexican chocolates can be found easily by doing an online search. This is probably the easiest way to sample them. If you want to make your own,...
•A Guide to Make Your Cinco de Mayo Food Sparkle
Planning your Cinco de Mayo celebration should be fun and exciting. Trying to come up with unusual or exotic dishes to complement old favorites is one of the best parts. You can really have fun when it comes to desserts.
Cold desserts are a favorite during this warm time of the year. Sure, you can make some ice cream flavored with mango or coconut, but what about a granita? Have you ever tried one? They are simple to make and you can flavor them with luscious exotic tastes like hibiscus. The...
•An Insiders Guide to Memorable Cinco de Mayo Parties
Dessert is one of the most important parts of your menu, so do not overlook them when you are planning for Cinco de Mayo. Just as the appetizers are one of the first impressions your guests receive, so dessert is one of the last impressions they will get before the go home. To make your party especially memorable, follow these suggestions.
Choosing Desserts
Many desserts can be prepared well before your party begins. Mexican classics like Tres Leches cake needs that extra time to be at its...
•An Insiders Guide to Mexican Desserts For Everyone
Mexican desserts are rather overlooked in comparison to their better known main dish counterparts. The desserts, however, deserve to be in the spotlight. These desserts use simple recipes to make amazing confections that you will fall in love with at first bite.
Mexican desserts are prepared in a variety of ways. One of the more interesting desserts you will find is crema frita. This is a thick slab of custard that is rolled in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs before being deep fried. It is served...
•An Insiders Guide to Celebrating Cinco de Mayo With Dessert
It's spring, and Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. The great thing about the United States is we incorporate other cultures celebrations into ours. St. Patrick's Day was brought to us by the Irish and now Cinco de Mayo is here from south of the border. In America, we love to have an excuse to party, and nothing says party better than food and drinks.
Make your favorite foods for this holiday; perhaps you like chalupas, enchiladas, and tamales. It may be harder to think about Mexican...
•An Insiders Guide to the Elegant Flan
One of the most well known desserts from Mexico is the flan. This sweet custard covered in caramel sauce is simple and elegant. It is loved by everyone, rich or poor; young or old. It comes with an interesting history that dates back to ancient Rome. Way back when, the Romans began to keep chickens on hand for eggs and meat. When they needed something new to do with all the eggs, they turned to Greece and developed a recipe for custard. The Romans made their custards savory instead of...
•An Insiders Guide to Selecting the Best Appetizers For Your Event
You are planning your big event and it is time to select what appetizers you want to serve. There are so many to choose from... how do you ever decide? Do you go for healthy or ethnic? What about those appetizers you know are not good for anyone's health but they taste so good?
When you are choosing your appetizers, of course the first consideration is your budget. You may have caviar tastes and a hot dog budget. Luckily, there are so many appetizer recipes out there to choose from that you...
•An Insiders Guide to Regional Mexican Cuisine
There is more to Mexican cuisine than what you can experience in a restaurant. Each area of Mexico has its own unique flavors and specialties for you to enjoy. Mexico is divided into three major regions... the North, the Central, and the South. Smaller regions within each large area also have their own special recipes.
The North is cattle country. Both dairy and beef cows are raised in this arid, rugged part of Mexico. Wheat is also grown, so many recipes will use flour, such as tortillas....
•An Insiders Guide to Children's Appetizers
Planning a party for children does not need to be hard... just provide a lot of fun food! Kids are always on the run, so serve up lots of easy finger foods. They really enjoy popping up to the table, grabbing a bite and running back to whatever they were doing. Serve up many varieties of appetizers so they can find what they like best when they visit the refreshment table.
Alternatively, you could give each child a dish of goodies for themselves. This works really well if you do not want to...
•An Insiders Guide to Throwing a Stress Free Party!
Everyone has hosted a party that left them drained and exhausted. Trying to do everything yourself leaves you stressed and unhappy. You do not get to enjoy your efforts. Take a look at these secrets, which will help you host a stress free party that you get to enjoy. Can you imagine being the perfect hostess and still having time to have fun?
Planning ahead is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Make as many lists as you need to outline what you need to purchase and where to get...
•Why You Should Make Your Own Mexican Food
What pops into your mind when you think of Mexican food? Probably the first thing you thought of was a taco, burrito, or enchilada. These dishes from Mexico are popular all over the world. They can also be made easily with a variety of ingredients. It does not matter if you have chicken, pork, beef, or seafood in your refrigerator... all of them will work for these familiar recipes.
Most everyone has made tacos at home, but how many make enchiladas? The recipe really is not too difficult at...
•What You Should Know About Cinco de Mayo Games
Kids should be able to enjoy Cinco de Mayo, too. How about making the day even more fun for them with some games to play? Some can even be fun for adults, so invite any adults present to participate.
Split Open the Pinata
Everyone loves to try to break the pinata. Blindfold each participant when it is his or her turn. Slowly spin them around a few times and hand them a bat or broomstick. Point them in the general direction of the pinata and make sure no one gets in the way. Depending on how...
•Why You Should Try Mexican Rice
Mexican rice is a dish that is served at every Mexican restaurant all over the world. This rice is flavored with tomatoes and spices and has become an expected dish with Mexican food. This has not always been true, however. Rice is not a native plant in Mexico. Rice was introduced to Mexico through the Philippines. When the Spanish discovered how well rice grew around Veracruz, rice became a permanent ingredient in Mexican cuisine.
In Mexico, rice is traditionally served at the midday meal. It...
•Why You Should Try New Methods of Cooking Mexican Cuisine
Some cooking methods used in Mexico may be familiar to you already, but there are a few with which you may be less familiar. You have probably fried, boiled, and grilled lots of meals, but have you ever tried a steaming bucket? Do you know what a molcajete is?
Steaming is often used in Mexican cooking. A dish known as barbacoa is steamed. The meat is wrapped in a banana or cactus leaf before being suspended over a boiling pot in a deep pit to steam. Steaming buckets were used to steam tamales....
•Why You Should Throw the Best Cinco de Mayo Parties
Instead of grabbing your keys and heading to the bar, have your own Cinco de Mayo bash. You get to have your favorite foods and drinks and there is no cover charge. Grab your most colorful clothes, throw on some salsa music, and start to plan your party. The best part about all this is you are in charge. The party is in the best of hands.
Plan your menu carefully. Delegate dishes to friends and family if you wish so you do not have to prepare it all yourself. Catering may also be an option to...
•Why You Should Try Mexican Herbs and Spices
It is the herbs and spices used in Mexican cooking that truly make the meal. If these ingredients were not added, a Mexican dish would not differ greatly from many others. The herbs and spices used in Mexico help make the cuisine special. It is good to learn all you can about them.
Chile powder is used in almost every Mexican dish. This common spice is usually a mixture of many different chilies. Chipotle is one kind of seasoning you may find. It is made from dried smoked jalapeno peppers....
•Why Are Party Appetizers So Appealing?
It's always party season! You can have a party for any reason at all. In order to make your party great you need to have great food. However, how much do you need? There are some good rules of thumb you can use when you are estimating how much food you will need for your party.
Are you planning a casual party with appetizers or a formal dinner? Your decision will affect the amount of food you need. For a full dinner, you should plan for at least a pound and a half of food per guest. If you are...
•A Guide to Appetizers Around the World
Appetizers are popular all over the world. In fact, in some countries appetizers can make up a style of eating. What this means, of course is that we can take appetizer recipes from all over the world, and enjoy them all. You can even combine cuisines and make fusion appetizers. It is easy to use your imagination when you make appetizers.
In China, appetizers are called dim sum. This category of recipes covers a wide range of dishes. In some authentic Chinese restaurants, you can order dim sum...
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