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Sunday, August 11, 2013

Meatloaf Recipe's

Try one of the following quick and easy Meatloaf Recipes or share one of your own with others to the site. If you'd like why not try one of the recipes from the Breads Area to take and go along with one of the simple meatloaf recipes. Also check out the Main Dish Recipe pageas well for more great and simple supper ideas and quick supper suggestions. You can use ground beef, ground turkey OR ground chicken. Makes a simple supper idea as well as simple kids supper ideas and quick simple supper suggestions. Please submit your favorite meatloaf recipe today for others to try tonight.

Cheeseburger Meatloaf:

Easy-to-prepare meatloaf, rolled and stuffed with cheese, or any number of other possible ingredients, such as sauteed onions and mushrooms.

Mini Dinner Muffin Meatloaf:

Here is a simple and easy meatloaf recipe made using muffin cups that the kids will love. If your looking for something quick and simple then give this a try tonight.

Sweet And Spicey Meatloaf:

Try this quick and easy sweet and spicey meatloaf tonight for those who like a little zest OR are looking for a little pick me up try this simple meatloaf tonight. The kids will also like this simple supper idea with the taste of Sweet & Spicey something for everyone.

Stuffed Meatloaf:

Here is a simple supper idea for a stuffed meatloaf that is sure to be a hit with the whole family this makes a great quick and easy supper idea for supper tonight OR anytime your looking for a last minute supper idea.

Volcano Meatloaf:

Here is a quick and easy supper idea that is something a little different from your ordinary meatloaf. Makes a great quick and simple kids supper idea as well

Easy Meatloaf:

Try this quick and simple easy meatloaf for supper tonight served with mashed potatoes and gravy and try one of the bread recipes as well to go with this quick supper idea . Try one of the other many simple supper suggestions located throughout the rest of the site all make quick and easy supper ideas.

Mini meatloafs:
Here is a realy simple and easy mini meatloaf the kids will go crazy for as the rest of the family, plus everyone will get there own personal meatloaf of there own

Grilled Meatloaf Burgers:
Have a kid who swears he doesn’t like meatloaf? Serve up these smoky, satisfying sandwiches and see what he says after he takes a bite.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

An easy and tasty delicious quick and simple supper idea or supper suggestion for a bacon cheesburger meatloaf recioe the kids are sure to love and ask for over and over.

Ingredients:

3 pounds 85% Lean/15% Fat Ground Beef
1 pound Country style Pork Sausage
2 eggs
... 3/4 cup diced onion
1/3 cup ketchup
1 1/2 tsp. Morton’s Nature Seasoning
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbls Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 cup Cheddar Cheese diced into small pieces

Directions:

1 pound bacon
Mix all ingredients except bacon in a large bowl. Once mixed place in 2 loaf pans that have been lined with bacon (I run the slices across the pan the narrow direction then wrap the ends over the top of the meat mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for about 90 minutes. Once it is cooked remove from the pans as soon as possible to reduce the amount of grease on your meatloaf. Slice and serve.
This also makes an excellent meatloaf sandwich the next day!

Myrtles Cheese Fries

Myrtle's Cheese Fries

A simple and easy cheese frie recipe try Myrtles cheese frie recipe.

Ingredients:

1 bag of seasoned steak fries
1 bag of Kraft cheddar cheese (I like the 3 cheese mix best)
6 slices if bacon

Directions:

Prepare seasoned steak fries till golden brown (per package directions)
When fries are done top with cheese and the crumbled bacon
(I like to layer my fries and have cheese and bacon on each layer)
Place back in the oven for about 5-7 minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve with Ranch Dressing!
These are almost as good as the restaurants and great for the guys while watching their favorite teams! Enjoy!

Bacon Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread

Bacon Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread

An easy and tasty bacon cheddar pull apart bread recipe that is sure to be a favorite of you and your family. And sure to be a winner recipe at your next party or get together try the following recipe for bacon cheddar pull apart bread.

8 oz of your favorite shredded cheddar cheese blend.

1 large round loaf of soft bread (like a French or Italian round)
8 oz. diced sliced bacon, cooked crisp
1/2 cup melted butter
1 Tablespoon dry Ranch dressing mix from packet

Directions:

Cut bread in 3/4-inch intervals, being careful to not cut all the way through. Cut again, crosswise, not cutting all the way through. Place cheese in between all cuts: sprinkle with bacon. Blend melted butter and Ranch mix and drizzle over top of bread evenly. Wrap in foil and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 10 minutes more. Serve hot and pull apart pieces from loaf to eat!

EASY CHICKEN PIES

EASY CHICKEN PIES

6 oz. cream cheese, softened
5 Tbsp. melted butter, divided
4 cups chopped, cooked chicken
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black ground pepper
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp. coarsely chopped pimento
2 cans crescent roll dough
3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs

Directions:

1) Blend cream cheese & 3 tablespoon butter. Add chicken and next five ingredients–fold together until blended.

2) Unroll crescent roll dough and divide into rectangles (4 per can) pressing together the diagonal perforations.

3) Place rounded 1/2 cup chicken mixture in center of each dough rectangle. Fold dough over filling and pressing edges together to seal.

4) Dip turnovers in remaining melted butter and then roll in bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

These can be assembled ahead of time and then placed in the oven 30 minutes before serving. If you find it difficult for the perforations to “hold together” you may want to try using a rolling pin to gently roll the perforations together.

MOZZARELLA BITES

MOZZARELLA BITES

An easy mozzarella bite recipe that makes the ideal quick snack idea for movie night or game day try this one today if you love mozzarella cheese.

1 8 oz container of mozzarella balls (or sticks cut into 1" pieces)
2 eggs
1/4 cup of milk
1 cup of plain flour
2 cups of panko
1 tablespoon of dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper
canola oil for frying
(you'll end up with a lot of excess flour, breading, etc. Halve the breading if you prefer, but having the excess makes dunking easier! Or, you can double the amount of cheese)

1. Drain the cheese and dry on paper towels. Prepare your breading station by having 3 bowls ready. Put flour in one, season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix the eggs with the milk and pour into the second bowl. Add the breadcrumbs with the dried oregano and garlic salt to the last bowl and mix well.

2. Dip each piece of cheese in the flour, then in the egg mixture and lastly in the breadcrumbs, shaking off excess after each step. Repeat the breading process again and place cheese balls on a flat plate.

3. Heat about oil up to minimum line in a deep fryer or in a medium sauce pan to 350 degrees. Carefully lower cheese balls, a few of a time and cook until they are golden, about a minute or so. Remove and drain in paper towels. Repeat with the remaining cheese making sure oil comes up to temperature before adding more cheese.

Tomato Sauce:

1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 14.5 oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper

1. Heat the oil over medium-heat and add the onions. cook until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for a minute more and add the diced tomatoes.

2. Fill half of the tomato can with water and add to the pot. Add spices and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, until sauce is thickened (this process took awhile for me. I let simmer until very thick b/c I like thick sauce). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

Here is a really simple and yummy recipe for chocolate chip pudding cookies that are sure to be a hit with kids as adults as well check this recipe out today.

Yields 36 cookies

Ingredient:

1 cup (2 sticks) Butter, softened
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup White Sugar
1 small pkg Instant Vanilla Pudding mix
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 pkg ( 12 oz) Milk Chocolate Chips

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat the butter, both sugars, pudding mix, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat until creamy and fluffy. Then slowly mix in flour and baking soda. Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop by tablespoonfuls, onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for ONLY 9-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 10 minutes before eating.

Rodent Treats

Are you taking and looking for some different easy and healthy pet treats for your BEST FRIENDS then take and give one of the following easy to make rodent treats for your hamster, gerbil, and pet rat. If you happen to take and have a favorite Pet Treat Recipe then please use the form from the bottom of this page to take and send it to us so we might add it in the proper pet treat area.

Absolutely Amazing Sticky Sticks:

Description:

Great for hamsters and gerbils.

Ingredients:

1 Spoonful of peanut butter
1/2 An apple
1/2 Piece of bread
Popsicle stick

Directions:

First roll the popsicle stick in peanut butter. Then cut up really tiny peices of apple and roll the popsicle stick in the apple.Tthen crumble up the bread(over a plate!!!) so you should have lots of bread crumbs. Now sprinkle the bread crumbs over the popsicle stick.

Now surprise your hamster/gerbil by putting the tasty sticky treat in there food dish!

Hope they enjoy

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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Dog Treats

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Want to take and make some healthy treats and more for your dog. Start cooking today for your pets and start giving them several different healthy recipes. If you have a favorite pet recipe for a treat recipe etc. please use the form from the bottom of this page or from any other pet treat page.

Homemade Dog Treat Recipe's:

Reasons To Consider A Homemade Dog Food:

Homemade dog food, your dog will love you if your dog has allergies to food persistent skin problems
gastrointestinal upsets including diarrhea or constipationcompetes in sporting events or working stock and needs strength for endurancecontrol of quality and freshnessnothing processed so food retains all the vitamins, antioxidants and enzymesObserve your dog to see he is getting his required dog food nutrition.

shiny coat, illustrious feel
sparkling eyes
alert, good energy and activity
maintain weight without getting fat
stool firm and consistent

An appropriately balanced dog food recipe contains roughly 40% meat, 30% starch and 30% vegetables.

1. Meat: Any type can be included. Organ meat, such as liver, is particularly healthy for dogs. Bones should be removed as they are a choking hazard. Cook the meat – uncooked meat can contain unhealthy bacteria and possibly parasites.

2. Starch: Most forms are okay – cooked pasta, potatoes, and rice are common choices for homemade dog food.

3. Vegetables: Most types can be used. Do not use onions as they can be toxic. Cook the vegetables – raw veggies can pose a choking hazard.

Recipe For Quick Adult Homemade Dog Food

This recipe will feed a 50 pound adult dog for one day. If your dog in smaller or larger then the 50 pounds, adjust the amount of ingredients. You can cook enough for many days, divide accordingly and freeze the rest. This food has No preservatives, so refrigerate the fresh food for 3 days maximum. The human vitamin supplement Theragran-M Advanced and calcium carbonate (example: Tums) can be found in any pharmacy.

5 oz. dark meat chicken or turkey beef or fish
2 1/8 cups cooked brown rice
1 tsp. corn oil
1/2 tsp. salt
2 pills Theragran-M Advanced (crushed)
2100 milligrams calcium carbonate (crushed)

Directions:

1. Cook rice until done.

2. Bake your meat, poultry, or fish choice 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

3. Crush human vitamins and “Tums”.

4. Mix all ingredients.

Pay attention to your dog’s response to the new dog food recipes you use. There may be items they refuse to eat or have reactions to a particular food. Try something else in their place, such as substitute chicken for turkey or rice for potatoes. Be aware for changes in your dog’s behavior, especially things such as excessive scratching. This could indicate an allergy to one of the foods you are using.

Homemade dog food recipes generally cause fewer allergic reactions than commercial brands. Plus, by making dog food recipes at home, you can control the proportion of different ingredients. This can be very important to working and sporting breeds that may require more nutrients for their active lifestyles.

While in the kitchen, why not whip up some dog biscuits. Recipes can be found on the Internet, or try your library. Here is an easy dog biscuit recipe, use it for training or a treat. I have never met a dog who didn’t love his cheese!
Any Cheese Biscuits

1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or any cheese in the fridge)… dogs Love any type of cheese!
2 tbsp. butter
3/4 cup milk, lowfat
grated parmesan for topping (if you have it on hand)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Mix all flours and cheese together in a food processor (or by hand, mix well).

3. Add softened butter and milk, mix well.

4. Roll out on a surface to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.

5. Cut into shapes, squares is fine.

6. Place on greased baking surface.

7. Bake for 15 to 29 minutes or until golden brown.

8. Cool and store in refrigerator.

Always check with your Veterinarian before making any changes to your dog’s diet. For any type of dog, homemade dog food is a good choice to ensure they live a long, happy, and healthy life.

Here are a few easy dog biscuit recipes that should get you going. Sometimes the treats we get from a box, just aren’t the quality we want to give to our dog. So, get cooking and make some yourself.

A Basic Dog Biscuit:

2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 cups whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons wheat germ

Preheat oven to 350°. Break eggs into a bowl and stir until blended. Add the wheat germ and milk. Stir until smooth. Add whole wheat flour and mix into egg mixture with your hands. Pat dough into a rectangle 3? wide and 1/2 inch thick, then cut it into 3/4 inch wide bones shapes. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 25 minutes on one side and turn over and bake 25 minutes on the other side. Cool biscuits on racks. Makes 16 dog biscuits.

The Bacon Biscuit:

5 cups Whole Wheat flour
1 cup Milk
1 Pound of Bacon
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Pinch of Salt
1/2 cup cold water

Preheat oven to 350°. In a frying pan cook the bacon. Save the drippings. Crumble the bacon in a large mixing bowl. You need to add garlic, flour, milk and salt. Mix it all together. Stir around the drippings of the bacon. Mix in cold water until the the mixture is moist. Roll this mixture out 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes or shape into dog biscuits by hand. Place 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake them at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes. Let them cool, then store in an airtight container. Makes 40 biscuits.

Cheese Biscuits:

3 cups of all purpose flour
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cloves of garlic – chopped
1/2 cup of vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
Water as needed

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients. Add water if mixture is too dry to mix well. Roll this mixture out 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes or shape into dog biscuits. Place 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 to 15 minutes.

Sometimes I find, it is just easier to make these dog biscuit recipes in “roll” form.

Molasses Dog Biscuits:

2 cups cornmeal
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons molasses
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup powdered milk

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Roll this mixture out 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes or shape into dog biscuits by hand. Place 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.

Peanut Butter Dog People Biscuits:

11/2 cups of self rising flour
1/4 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 heaping tablespoon honey
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons shortening

Preheat the oven to 350° degrees. While the oven is heating combine the flour and oats in a large bowl. Add the peanut butter, egg, honey, vanilla, and shortening to the flour and oat mixture. Mix all ingredients well. Roll this mixture out 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes or shape into dog biscuits by hand. Bake the biscuits for 20 minutes or until they turn slightly brown. Store in an airtight container.

Hopefully these dog biscuit recipes will be enjoyed by your pal.
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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Make Ahead Breakfast Pizzas

Make-Ahead Breakfast Pizzas

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 12 breakfast pizzas

Serving Size: 1 pizza

Make-Ahead Breakfast Pizzas

A quick and delicious way to start the morning!Make-Ahead Breakfast Pizzas are always in my freezer. They make school mornings a breeze!

Ingredients

6 english muffins, sliced in half
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 pound ground pork sausage
6 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
shredded cheese (a few ounces)

Instructions To Prepare:

Mix the butter and garlic salt together in a bowl and set aside.

Cook and brown the sausage in a skillet. Drain the sausage to remove the grease, then return the sausage to the pan.

Beat the eggs and milk together and add to the sausage mixture. Cook over medium heat until the eggs are cooked, but still slightly "damp" looking.

Brush a thin layer of the garlic butter on one half of a muffin.

Add a big spoonful of the sausage/egg mixture, then top with a sprinkling of cheese.

(If you do this when the sausage is still slightly warm, the cheese will adhere better and stay in place.) Repeat with remaining muffins.

Carefully wrap each pizza in plastic wrap then place them in the refrigerator and allow them to cool completely.

Place the muffins in a large ziploc freezer bag and store in the freezer.

To Heat from Frozen:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unwrap muffins and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 15-17 minutes.

Sunday, August 4, 2013

EASY HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

EASY HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

I have made this recipe. Leaving out the vanilla would probably not change the texture of the ice cream, but you do need to use the strawberries or some other berries. Sometimes this works fine and sometimes it has ice crystals, but it tastes good.

Ingredients:

1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 c. pureed or mashed strawberries
Red food coloring (if desired)
2 c. whipping cream, whipped (do not use non-dairy whipped topping)

Directions:

In large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Stir in strawberries and red food coloring (if desired). Fold in whipped cream. Pour into 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or other 2 quart container. Cover. Freeze 6 hours or until firm. Leftovers to freezer.

Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Here is a really quick and easy strawberry ice cream cake recipe that is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Serves 8| Hands-On Time: 15m| Total Time: 2hr 15m

Ingredients:

2 pints vanilla ice cream
20 small strawberries, hulled and cut into small pieces (2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper or foil. Place the pan in freezer to chill, about 10 minutes.

Scoop the ice cream into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat with a paddle attachment until it's soft but still holds its shape, about 2 minutes. Add the strawberries and beat until the ice cream is pink and the berries start to break down, about 1 more minute. Transfer to the chilled pan and spread to smooth the surface. Freeze until firm, 2 hours or overnight (if overnight, wrap in plastic to prevent freezer burn).

Whip the heavy cream in a clean bowl to form soft peaks. Remove the cake from the springform ring, running a knife around the edge, if necessary. Spread the cream over the cake. Use a hot chef's knife to slice the cake into wedges.

Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Turn boxed brownie mix into a decadent homemade treat by nestling vanilla ice cream between layers of cake-like chocolate brownies for a sophisticated take on the classic confection.

Serves: 30 Total Time: 1 hr Prep Time: 30 min

Ingredients

2 box(es) (19.8 oz each) family-style dark chocolate fudge brownie mix (we used Duncan Hines)

6 large eggs
1 cup(s) oil
1/2 cup(s) water
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 1/2 container(s) (1.5 quart each) vanilla ice cream (let sit at room temperature 12 minutes to soften)

Directions:

Heat oven to 350ºF. Line two 15 x 10 x 1-in. baking pans with nonstick foil, leaving a 2-in. overhang on each short end.

Prepare each box brownie mix separately using 3 eggs, 1/2 cup oil, 1/4 cup water and 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cake-like brownies).

Spread mixture evenly in prepared pans. Bake 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool completely.

Lifting foil by ends, place brownies onto a baking sheet; cover. (Brownies can be stacked with foil in between.) Refrigerate or store at room temperature until ready to assemble.

Reline one baking pan with nonstick foil. Scoop ice cream into pan, spreading evenly. Freeze 3 hours or overnight until firm.

Place one sheet of brownies on baking sheet. Invert ice cream onto brownies; remove foil from ice cream. Invert remaining sheet of brownies on top; peel off foil. Cover with plastic wrap; freeze until serving.

Cut in 10 rows lengthwise and 3 crosswise to make thirty 3 x 1 1/2-in. rectangles. Garnish plates with blueberries if desired.

Tips And Techniques:

Brownies can be baked up to 1 week ahead and frozen. Ice cream sandwiches can be assembled up to 1 week ahead; wrap well and freeze.

Beef and Beer With Yellow Potatoes

Beef and Beer With Yellow Potatoes

A quick and easy simple supper or dinner recipe idea for the whole family. And something for everyone. This is a really tasty and easy supper that will take and melt in your mouth.

Serves 6| Hands-On Time: 25m| Total Time: 3hrs

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 2 1/2-pound rump roast, cut into 6 equal-size pieces
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 pound onions (about 4 medium), peeled and sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 cups canned tomatoes
2 12-ounce bottles dark beer
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
4 Yukon Gold or Yellow Finn potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° F. Put the oil and bacon in a large casserole and cook until the bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside.

Season the beef with the salt, pepper, and allspice and sear in the bacon drippings and oil until nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from casserole and set aside.

Brown the onions and garlic in the casserole. Return the beef and bacon to the casserole. Add the tomatoes, beer, sugar, thyme, and rosemary and bring to a simmer. Cover the casserole and place on bottom rack of oven. After 10 minutes, check to make sure it's simmering; turn heat up 25° F if not. Cook until the meat is falling apart, about 2 hours. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Top 10 Most Popular Alternative Dietary Lifestyles

Many people think of “diet” as a dirty word, as it has come to mean depriving oneself, usually for the sake of weight loss or as a means of nutritionally correcting a body imbalance such as high cholesterol or diabetes. But the word “diet” means “the kind of food you eat;” it is a synonym of “nourishment,” and health experts agree that there is a science to taking care of your body through nutrition. An alternative dietary lifestyle is a more appropriate way to think of eating plans of deprivation, because by definition they identify what is and isn’t okay to eat. It’s important to avoid fad diets, which are usually based more on hype than science.
One thing is certain: The “Western diet” — which describes the “normal” American diet loaded with processed foods, high-fat dairy products, red meat, and sugar — is a quick way to an early grave, or at least loads of nutritionally based health problems. Here are the top ten most popular alternative dietary lifestyles.

#1: Mediterranean Diet

The inhabitants around the Mediterranean Sea are vaunted for their long life spans and low rates of cancer and cardiovascular ailments. Their diet — really it’s more of an eating pattern than a structured diet — is low in red meat, sugar, and saturated fat. They instead eat lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes, olive oil, and flavorful herbs and spices. Seafood is preferred over other types of meat, and a moderate enjoyment of eggs, cheese, and yogurt is encouraged. Sweets and red meat are reserved for special occasions, but red wine and exercise are daily components.

#2: Weight Watchers

The name brand in structured, weight loss-oriented diets, Weight Watchers has been around since the 1960s and boasts a legion of enthusiastic followers. The cornerstone is the points system, in which every food is allotted a certain number of points, and you’re allowed to eat a certain number of points a day. The system is designed to achieve a calorie deficit of 1,000 calories a day, meaning you’ll lose two pounds a week if you are faithful and stick with the somewhat tedious points tallying. No foods are off-limits, and the Weight Watchers website catalogs 40,000 foods and their point values (no points for fiber-loaded fruits and veggies, high points for things like candy). But the biggest benefit of Weight Watchers is the support network; members are encouraged to attend in-person meetings at least a few times a month. Of course, this is how the company makes money: A monthly pass to unlimited in-person meetings is $39.95, which also includes access to eTools. Or you can pay as you go; meetings are $12 to $15 per week, with a one-time $20 registration fee. To follow online only, a three-month plan is $65. Long-term lessons that stick with you after the program include the ability to choose between nutritionally dense foods and those with little value. Exercise is encouraged, and you get bonus points (to eat more) for enough activity.

#3: Mayo Clinic Diet

This diet, developed by one of the country’s leading medical groups, is focused on breaking bad habits and picking up good ones. You follow the Mayo Clinic Diet book; the first two weeks, you focus on the 15 key habits that are outlined by the authors, which restricts certain foods but allows unlimited snacking on fruits and vegetables; after two weeks, it becomes a calorie-counting and learning exercise, and nothing is off-limits — but you’re supposed to develop a pattern of healthy eating consisting of fruits, vegetables, lean meat, high-fiber whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Alcohol is somewhat restricted, and exercise is part of the plan. The book costs about $20.

#4: Vegetarianism

It’s pretty simple: Stop eating meat, and you’ll likely lose weight and fend off chronic diseases. Of course, some non-healthy items — like French fries and birthday cake ice cream — are perfectly compatible with a vegetarian diet, so it’s really up to you to make good choices. This may be a hard switch for hardcore carnivores, but if you’re already not putting meat at the center of every meal, going veggie shouldn’t be too stressful. These days, most every restaurant and wedding reception has a vegetarian option, and hundreds of cookbooks and websites exist to support vegetarian lifestyles. Exercise isn’t an inherent element of a vegetarian diet, but it’s encouraged for everyone.
Veganism — skipping all animal products, namely meat, eggs, and dairy — is touted as the more hardcore version of the vegetarian diet. It’s more of a philosophy than a diet; vegans are often animal rights activists. It’s very restrictive; beyond the obvious, vegans can’t eat any items made with lard (refried beans), whey (margarine), or Jell-O (gelatin, which is made from animal bones and hooves). True veganism requires serious planning and commitment, so it can be hard to stick with.

#5: Volumetrics

The theory behind volumetrics is that people tend to eat the same weight — like, literal poundage — of food each day, regardless of the number of calories. For example, a pound of low-density carrots contains as many calories as an ounce of high-density peanuts. So if you fill your plate with foods that are less energy dense, meaning they have fewer calories per gram, then you’ll be eating fewer calories without eating less food. It’s about making smart swaps; sweet potatoes for white potatoes, Again, this is more of an eating pattern than a structured diet, but The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet book is a good guide, developed by the diet’s original pioneer, Penn State University nutrition professor Barbara Rolls. The plan focuses on eating, but Roll recommends walking for 30 minutes most days of the week, which can be achieved by parking farther from the store or getting off the bus a few stops early. The book costs about $15.

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Sunday, August 11, 2013

Meatloaf Recipe's

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Myrtles Cheese Fries

Bacon Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread

EASY CHICKEN PIES

MOZZARELLA BITES

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

Rodent Treats

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Dog Treats

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Make Ahead Breakfast Pizzas

Sunday, August 4, 2013

EASY HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Beef and Beer With Yellow Potatoes

Top 10 Most Popular Alternative Dietary Lifestyles

Top 10 Most Popular Alternative Dietary Lifestyles

#1: Mediterranean Diet

#2: Weight Watchers

#3: Mayo Clinic Diet

#4: Vegetarianism

#5: Volumetrics

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