Blueberry Muffin Jubilee is an excellent and nutritious desert that anyone can quickly whip up in no time at all.  It contains 4.8 grams of carbohydrates, and can make a great breakfast or snack at lunchtime. 

Just follow these simple instructions and you can enjoy your home cooked muffins in no time at all.

Ingredients To Use:

5 eggs

10-15 packets of your favorite sugar substitute (e.g. Splenda)

12 ounces of soft cream cheese

2 teaspoons of vanilla

2 teaspoons of grated lemon peels

1 ½ cups of whole almond meal

1 cup of wheat bran unprocessed

1 cup of whole blueberries grown (these can be either frozen or fresh)

1 teaspoon of baking powder

First we will preheat the often to 325°F.  Take a 12 cup muffin pan and lightly grease it. The best type of pan to use is a heavy gauge metal one. You may also use muffin liners inside the pan as well.

In an electric mixer, place 2 eggs and the soft cream cheese.  Next use a flat beater to beat it until it is fluffy and smooth.  You will then add the other eggs one at a time and beat them slowly for a brief amount of time. Turn the mixer on at a slow speed and place the other ingredients except the lemon peel and blueberries.

After you have mixed the ingredients thoroughly stir in the lemon peel and blueberries. Now you will take the ingredients and fill the muffin pan until it is almost at the top. The muffins will only rise slightly. Place the muffin pan into the oven and bake them for approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown.

You can serve the muffins at breakfast with your favorite fruit, or eat as a snack for lunch time. The muffins can be easily stored in a freezer and can be removed as needed. The frozen muffins will thaw easily and quickly at room temperature.

Also see the nutritious cranberry muffin recipe

Homemade cranberry muffins jubilee is low calorie muffin recipe that is quick and easy to make in no time at all.  You can serve this as a dessert, or it is great to add to a morning breakfast or lunch.  This recipe contains 4.8 grams of carbohydrates that is sure to keep your waste line down.  You can find many of these ingredients easily at your local grocery store. 

Cranberry Muffin Ingredients:

1 cup of whole or coarsely chopped cranberries (this can be frozen or fresh)
12 ounces of soft cream cheese
5 eggs
15 packets of Splenda sugar substitute
2 teaspoons of vanilla
1 ½ cups of whole almond meal
1 cup of unprocessed wheat bran
1 teaspoon of baking powder
Muffin pan that holds 12 muffins (use a heavy-gauge metal pan – works the best)

You will first want to preheat your oven to 325 F.  Next you will want to lightly grease the muffin pan.  Another method is to apply muffin liners to the pan. 

Into an electric mixing bowl, add two eggs and cream cheese.  Beat the mix with a flat beater until fluffy and smooth.  Next you will want to add the other eggs one at a time, beating them briefly after each one.  Set the mixer to a slow speed and stir in all the other ingredients leaving out the cranberries for now.  After you have thoroughly mixed these ingredients then you can stir in the cranberries.

Now you can fill in the muffin mix into the pan right to the top level (the muffins will rise only slightly).  Place into the oven and bake the muffins for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown.  You can easily freeze these muffins as they will thaw at room temperature in 10-15 minutes times.  Makes a healthy and nutritious breakfast, lunch or dessert.

Nothing says Christmas like a fruit cake.  Whether to decorate the Holiday table, or to give it as a present to your beloved family members, the Christmas fruit cake is a holiday tradition. 

This fruit cake recipe is easy to follow and can be whipped up in no time at all:

In a mixing bowl place the following ingredients:

• Two eggs
• One cup of sugar
• One cup of syrup
• Three-quarters cup of shortening

Mix ingredients thoroughly until light, and then add the following:

• One teaspoon of nutmeg
• One teaspoon of allspice
• One tablespoon of cinnamon
• One-half teaspoon of cloves
• Three tablespoons of cocoa
• Three-quarters cup of black coffee
• Four cups of sifted flour
• Three tablespoons of baking powder
• Two cups of seeded raisins
• One cup of finely chopped nuts
• One-half cup of finely chopped citron
• One-half cup of finely chopped stoned prunes
• One-half cup of finely dried apricots

First you need to mix these ingredients thoroughly.  Then grease a pan and line it with three layers of paper.  Next flour and grease the paper.  Take the cake mixture and pour it in ensuring it is smooth on top.  Place it into the oven and bake slowly for one and one quarter of an hour. 

This fruit cake recipe makes four and a half pounds of cake.  It can be divided into two pans if need be. 

Once the cake finally cools, you can then remove the paper.  Select your favorite preserves or jam and spread it on the cake.  You can then set it into an air tight container to allow it to blend.  When the cake is finally ready, you can wipe it with a damp cloth, and spread it with white or chocolate icing.

Finally, you can then wrap the cake with your favorite Christmas decorations and it is ready to be presented as a gift to your loved one.

Green peppers recipes are available in a variety of ways, and can help you to create a healthy and nutritious meal in no time at all.

Fried Green Peppers

Here is a real quick side dish that you can whip up very fast.

Ingredients

• 3-4 large size green peppers (good for 2-3 people)
• butter

Slice up the peppers lengthwise and remove all the seeds from the pepper.  Then slice the pepper crosswise and place into boiling water until hot.

Remove the peppers from the water and drain and wipe off excess water.  Next place the sliced peppers into a frying pan and fry in butter.  Place cooked peppers into a serving dish and add as an accompaniment to fish.

Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

• green peppers
• tomatoes
• chopped meat
• bread crumbs
• chopped onion
• salt

First we will create the filling to put inside the pepper.  The filling will consist of 2 parts of chopped meat (can be beef, turkey or chicken), 1 part bread crumbs, and 1 part tomatoes.  Mix this into a bowl and season with chopped onions and a dash of salt.   You will then need to moisten the filling mix by adding a little milk or gravy.

Next chop off the tops of the peppers using a sharp knife removing all seeds from inside.   Take the filling mixture and put inside the peppers.  Add a square of butter or margarine on top of the pepper and sprinkle some bread crumbs over top.

Obtain a cooking pan and pour ¼ inch of soup stock into the pan.  Place the peppers upright into the pan and bake into an oven for approximately 20 minutes.  Ensure that you baste and moisten the peppers and cook until peppers are tender.

When done place the peppers on a heated dish and serve.

Italian rice recipes are quick, easy and inexpensive dishes that one can cook up in no time at all.  They can be used as a side dish for a full course meal, or used with a simple lunch menu.  Here are two rice dishes that you are sure to love:

Rice With Mushrooms

Use 5 or 6 fresh mushrooms, or 10 mushrooms from a can

3/4 cups of your favorite type of rice

In a pan mix a little, onion, celery, carrot, and parsley together in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.  Cook until the mixture is colored and then add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste that has been thinned with hot water.  Add salt and pepper to season mixture.  Take the mushrooms and slice them into little pieces and add them to the sauce and cook over a medium fire for 20 minutes.

Prepare The Rice

In a frying pan place a tablespoon of margin (or butter) and fry the rice until it is dry.  Next boil the rice gently by adding hot water a little at a time into the pan.  The rice will be half cooked after approximately 10 minutes.  At this time you can add the mushrooms and sauce and allow too cook for an additional 10 minutes. 

Place rice into a serving plate and add grated Parmesan cheese over top and serve.

Rice With Butter And Cheese

This is another simple rice dish that can be whipped up really fast.

 ½ Cups of Rice

Parmesan cheese

Butter

First take the half cup of rice and boil it in salt water for 20 minutes.  After boiling the rice for this length of time drain the rice and place it into a saucepan along with 3 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese, and 3 tablespoons of butter. 

Mix thoroughly and serve as a side dish with a chicken or beef dish, or as an entrée.

Tomato Soup is one of the most popular soups to make for lunch.  It is also an excellent remedy to ward of coughs and colds.  It is a wholesome nutritious home style soup that is relatively easy to make. 

Basically this soup is made from tomatoes.  It is more commonly used as an ingredient within other types of dishes such as special sauces.  It can be served either as a hot or cold dish and is served as lunch in many households.  Common methods of cooking tomato soup are to use a puree or actually chunks of tomatoes. 

Here is a good old fashioned tomato soup recipe from the past that you and your family are sure to love:

• 1 full can of tomatoes, or 1 quart of fresh stewed ones
• 1 pint of water or fresh stock1 tablespoonful of butter
• 1/4 teaspoonful soda
• 1 small onion sliced up
•  2 tablespoonfuls of flour
• 1 teaspoonful of sugar
• 1 small teaspoonful of salt
• 1 sprig of parsley
• 3 shakes of pepper
• 1 bay-leaf

In a saucepan, place the tomatoes along with the onion, bay-leaf, parsley and the water (or stock).  This should be cooked for approximately 15 minutes, and then strained through a sieve. 

Next clean the saucepan thoroughly and place the tomatoes back into the pan.  Heat again and bring it up to a boil.  While the soup is boiling, place the melted butter, along with the flour into the soup.  Continue to stir it until it changes to a smooth texture.  Finally, add salt and pepper, along with the sugar and soda and strain accordingly.

Pour into a serving bowl and add your favorite croutons.  You can also add a variety of toppings such as shredded cheese, salsa, crackers, or sour cream.

Cooking a Turkey is part of many holiday traditions.  With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming, its time to get out those turkey recipes and prepare for the family feast.  It really is not that hard to cook the most perfect bird.

Following these simple easy steps will get you going in no time:

Defrosting Turkey

Many people will more than likely use a frozen turkey.  If so you need to allow it to thaw in the refrigerator in its original package.  You should allow approximately 5 hours per pound.  A faster method would be to place the turkey in the sink and cover it with cold water, and changing it every half hour.  With this method you can allow 1 hour per pound.

Prepare Turkey

First you must remove the neck and giblets from the turkey.  You then need to clean the inside cavity by rinsing and wiping it.  Then sprinkle the bird with salt and pepper.  You can also add stuffing at this point if you desire.

Cooking Turkey

The ideal temperature to cook the turkey is in an oven at approximately 325F or 160C.  Place turkey into a roasting pan with the breast side up, and brush it with oil or butter.  You will want to cook the turkey for 20 minutes per pound.  A good test to see if it is cooked is to pierce the turkey and see if juices flow clear.  For safety reasons you should use a thermometer to check the thickest part of the thigh.  It should measure 170F (77C) for an unstuffed bird, or 180F (82C) for a stuffed turkey. 

When the turkey is finally cooked remove it and place it on a large warm serving platter.  Cover with foil for 25 - 35 minutes.  The juices at the top of the turkey will flow throughout the rest of the bird.

Carving turkey

Finally, select a sharp carving knife to slice up the turkey evenly.  Serve with cranberry sauce and vegetables.

Cranberry sauce is the central part of any turkey dinner.  One can hardly imagine a Thanksgiving turkey meal without including it as one of the accompaniments.  Due to its tart flavor it can be an appetizing addition to other meals as well.  Many do not realize that it can be served with other types of meats too.

Cranberry season starts around the fall and can last up to early spring.  You can usually find cranberries in many supermarkets around this time of the year.  Although cranberries can grow relatively wild within many areas, most people who consume them will purchase them within a market as cultivated fruit.

Consuming a plain cranberry is not very appealing as it contains a considerable amount of acid.  In order to make them sweet tasting one needs to add a great deal of sugar. Most people will rarely eat them as a sauce, and they are more than often served as an accompaniment to a complete dinner, especially with turkey or chicken. Many will often use them to make cranberry muffins, pudding and other types of pastry.

A distinct advantage of cranberries is that they stay well preserved in their raw state.  Before cooking one should be sure to eliminate any spoiled berries, remove the stems as well as any other material that may be lodged within the berry.  Be sure to then thoroughly wash them in cold water.

Cranberry Sauce Recipe (Suggested serving size of six)

• 4 cups of cranberries
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1-1/2 cups of water

First add the cranberries to a covered large pot along with the water and allow it to cook until the skins of the berries split or crack.  You can then add sugar and allow it to cook slowly for a few minutes, or until the sugar is totally dissolved.  Finally, turn off the heat and allow it to cool before serving.

Cranberry Jelly Recipe (Suggested serving size of six)

If you remove the skins completely from the cranberry, one can create an excellent jelly.

• 1 qt. of cranberries
• 2 cups of water
• 2 cups of sugar

First pour the water over the cranberries and cook them between 10 to 15 minutes.  You can then mash them with a potato masher.  Pour sugar over the crushed berries and cook for an additional 5 to 8 minutes.  Finally, let stand and cool.

Home Cooking Food has a number of reasons why it is the best choice for many families to today.  Homemade food is by far the healthier choice for you and your children.  You have total control as to what ingredients you will use, and can produce very nutritious meal in no time at all.  Read more »