There 's nothing like a hot roll or bun on a cold morning. Even better is when they come straight from your oven or toaster oven. Making these warm and yummy treats is easy. All you have
The dough is usually premade and it just takes a few minutes to bake. After that get out the hot coffee and butter and enjoy a special breakfast.
Pilsbury is the granddaddy of all frozen buns and rolls. They still make their popular ready to heat cinnamon rolls , this time with the extra kick of Cinnabon cinnamon. If you want to make them more decadent , add some raisins or even almond slivers before baking, You can also add little pats of butter for a moister , buttery taste. You can also take frozen biscuits and brush them with a mix if melted butter , cinnamon and sugar to get a lighter version. A fun breakfast treat is making monkey bread using these too.. Coat with cinnamon and sugar and bake together in a ring.
If you want from scratch rolls and buns, then use the classic Bisquick. With this you can create anything form hot muffins to scones. Even better is that the recipes allows you to add fruit such as dried cranberries, cherries and raisins. It also allows you to regulate the size of the bun. You can make super ones or tiny ones , depending on your family’s tastes. Flavorings can also be tempered to suit what everyone likes. Any Bisquick product is easy to whip up. Biscuits only take fifteen minutes to make and five minutes to bake.
A hot roll or bun is the perfect antidote to a frozen morning. There’s nothing like its’ fresh taste and warm, melting texture .It ‘s a nice way to chase away. those AM chills.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Super Healthy Super Bowl
Tomorrow is one of America's biggest food days after Thanksgiving. That means everyone from New York to LA , from Maine to Hawaii are going to be stuffing themsleves silly. It's a day when calories and pounds are crazily packed on. However Super Bowl Sunday can be a day to be careful and eat with a watchful eye.
Most fans don't realize that they can have just as much fun with some healthy choices as they can with unhealthy ones.For example, that staple wings can be even better for you if they're baked or roasted. You do have to use olive oil for moisture but that's it. The result is even better than fried wings with tender meat and a crispy skin coating.Another Super Bowl must have are sliders. Most foodies love theirs made from pure beef or pulled pork on buttered and toasted rolls. A much healthier alternative is turkey burger or pulled chicken. Of course you can sub in veggie burgers and there is even a vegan version of pulled pork that tastes exactly like the real thing. Sub in unbuttered whole wheat buns for white for more goodness.
Most fans would agree that pizza is one of the best heart healthy foods to eat during any game. Yes and no. Pizza can be healthy if the toppings are roasted veggies or even chicken. However everyone loves theirs piled with pepperoni and sometimes steak. Some companies and privately owned pizzerias offer ones with double stuffed crusts that ar e just super loaded with cheese. Keep the game pizza simple, with an option of onions , peppers and mushrooms as toppings. A pie also tastes better with extra sauce as opposed to extra cheese. Also suppliment that slice with salad. You won't reach for a third or fourth slice if you have greens with the first or second.
Tomorrow is a big food day however make it a healthy eating day. Make choices that are winning. You'll score one for the home team your body if you do.
Most fans don't realize that they can have just as much fun with some healthy choices as they can with unhealthy ones.For example, that staple wings can be even better for you if they're baked or roasted. You do have to use olive oil for moisture but that's it. The result is even better than fried wings with tender meat and a crispy skin coating.Another Super Bowl must have are sliders. Most foodies love theirs made from pure beef or pulled pork on buttered and toasted rolls. A much healthier alternative is turkey burger or pulled chicken. Of course you can sub in veggie burgers and there is even a vegan version of pulled pork that tastes exactly like the real thing. Sub in unbuttered whole wheat buns for white for more goodness.
Most fans would agree that pizza is one of the best heart healthy foods to eat during any game. Yes and no. Pizza can be healthy if the toppings are roasted veggies or even chicken. However everyone loves theirs piled with pepperoni and sometimes steak. Some companies and privately owned pizzerias offer ones with double stuffed crusts that ar e just super loaded with cheese. Keep the game pizza simple, with an option of onions , peppers and mushrooms as toppings. A pie also tastes better with extra sauce as opposed to extra cheese. Also suppliment that slice with salad. You won't reach for a third or fourth slice if you have greens with the first or second.
Tomorrow is a big food day however make it a healthy eating day. Make choices that are winning. You'll score one for the home team your body if you do.
Friday, February 3, 2012
SuperBowl Battle Wings Vs Ribs
There's a big battle that will be brewing this Super Bowl Sunday. No, it won't be Giants beating up Patriots fans or vice versa. It's wing lovers against rib affectionados. These two football game staples always cause controversy over which is better and which is THE dish to serve.
Both wings and ribs are tasty. They're greasy (if cooked wrong), salty, spicy and flavorful. Yet which one is better? Calories wise wings are a tad less healthier for you. One wing is only 94 calories however most people will devour at least twenty or thirty which means close to two thousand calories. A rack of baby ribs are 250 calories however most big eaters will crunch through three or four racks by the time the fourth quarter comes. However the chicken does come with the healthy benefit of celery sticks (albeit they're dripping with ranch dressing).
What about flavor? Chicken wings can be made with a host of different sauces and marinades. The Wing Zone,a fast food joint specializing in them offers at least twelve different coatings , ranging from the very mild to the very hot.Ribs also can have a plethora of flavors and also can be either dry rubbed or marinaded.Unlike wings which only comes in chicken (although I'm sure there are turkey ones waiting to be discovered), they can be from beef or pork cuts . There is the fat factor as well and there is more mess with ribs than with chicken wings.
What will you have on Super Bowl Sunday. Wings or ribs?Or will you be diplomatic and enjoy both?
Both wings and ribs are tasty. They're greasy (if cooked wrong), salty, spicy and flavorful. Yet which one is better? Calories wise wings are a tad less healthier for you. One wing is only 94 calories however most people will devour at least twenty or thirty which means close to two thousand calories. A rack of baby ribs are 250 calories however most big eaters will crunch through three or four racks by the time the fourth quarter comes. However the chicken does come with the healthy benefit of celery sticks (albeit they're dripping with ranch dressing).
What about flavor? Chicken wings can be made with a host of different sauces and marinades. The Wing Zone,a fast food joint specializing in them offers at least twelve different coatings , ranging from the very mild to the very hot.Ribs also can have a plethora of flavors and also can be either dry rubbed or marinaded.Unlike wings which only comes in chicken (although I'm sure there are turkey ones waiting to be discovered), they can be from beef or pork cuts . There is the fat factor as well and there is more mess with ribs than with chicken wings.
What will you have on Super Bowl Sunday. Wings or ribs?Or will you be diplomatic and enjoy both?
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Philly's Spin On Doughnuts
The City of Brotherly Love isn't normally associated with doughnuts. Philadelphia is the hometown of cheesesteaks and scrapple - not the classic sweet snack. However there's a new bakery in town not only serving them but also pairing the doughnuts with chicken wings! Yes, chicken wings and not the typical cup of coffee are served with them.
New York Times Dining editor,Pete Wells, got the lucky chance to review Federal Donuts for his Critic's Notebook column yesterday. This newest addition to the Philly eating scene has a wide melange of flavors . These are an inspiration. Flavors are a cinnamon apple walnut mix to a pina colada that is made with fresh pineapple and coconut. There is also a passion fruit one uniquely coated with poppy seeds along with doughnuts infused with lavender and sea salt. The treats are cake style which , in other bakeries mean leaden lumps of dough. Federal's baker,Michael Solomonov, makes them light and fluffy. Some flavors can be quick fried so diners can eat themwhile they're still hot..
What is unusual is that Federal also serves up a mean basket of fried chicken too, Theirs has more of a Middle Eastern than Southern vibe. The cook who helps dusts the meat with a dry version of harissa , the North African mix of chilis , garlic and cumin, Another exotic flavor is za'atar, a Middle Eastern blend of herbs and sesame seeds. Of course there are the usual chili garlic and honey ginger for traditionalists. It's a definite departure from the usual donut shop extras like crullers and bear claws.
If you're in Philly, take advantage of this unusual bakery and stop in for both dinner and dessert. You'll not only fall for delicious chicken but for uniquely flavored doughnuts. Federal Donuts puts a new and extoric spin on an old classic dounut shop.
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New York Times Dining editor,Pete Wells, got the lucky chance to review Federal Donuts for his Critic's Notebook column yesterday. This newest addition to the Philly eating scene has a wide melange of flavors . These are an inspiration. Flavors are a cinnamon apple walnut mix to a pina colada that is made with fresh pineapple and coconut. There is also a passion fruit one uniquely coated with poppy seeds along with doughnuts infused with lavender and sea salt. The treats are cake style which , in other bakeries mean leaden lumps of dough. Federal's baker,Michael Solomonov, makes them light and fluffy. Some flavors can be quick fried so diners can eat themwhile they're still hot..
What is unusual is that Federal also serves up a mean basket of fried chicken too, Theirs has more of a Middle Eastern than Southern vibe. The cook who helps dusts the meat with a dry version of harissa , the North African mix of chilis , garlic and cumin, Another exotic flavor is za'atar, a Middle Eastern blend of herbs and sesame seeds. Of course there are the usual chili garlic and honey ginger for traditionalists. It's a definite departure from the usual donut shop extras like crullers and bear claws.
If you're in Philly, take advantage of this unusual bakery and stop in for both dinner and dessert. You'll not only fall for delicious chicken but for uniquely flavored doughnuts. Federal Donuts puts a new and extoric spin on an old classic dounut shop.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Kitchen Kids
Are foodies born or made?Is it nature or nurture that creates baby gourmets? It could be a little of both, especially if parents permit their young ones discover the joy of cooking. Letting them loose in the kitchen and allowing them to cook family meals can not only be a learning experience but also a fun adventure .
This was the subject of the De Gustibus column in today's New York Times Dining section. The piece written by Leslie Kaufman, shows how a teen and a pre teen have become young gourmet chefs. It started with the idea of her and her husband swapping cooking chores with her sons' cleaning up ones.The result is a good lesson in not only cooking but nutrition as well. The boys not only have to plan the meals but also come up with ideas for healthy fare that is beneficial for the entire family.End results? Proud kids and even an even prouder mom. Oh, and some delicious suppers too,
Ms. Kaufman doesn't just let her kids make the usual kid friendly fare like grilled cheese and hot dogs. She lets her boys explore the varied and educational world of international cooking. One night resulted in a shepherd's pie topped with homemade mashed potatoes. Another dinner was an exotic chicken satay. Her eldest even tried his hand at complicated Vietnamese dishes, one called cho which involved pouring a highly seasoned broth over raw steak strips and noodles.Of course Ms Kaufman does go over the menus beforehand to make sure that the chosen dishes are not overly fried or too difficult.
It's a good idea to let kids explore the kitchen at a young age. Doing such not only teaches them about creating a meal but its' nutritional value as well. It also introduces the little ones to the world of good eating.
This was the subject of the De Gustibus column in today's New York Times Dining section. The piece written by Leslie Kaufman, shows how a teen and a pre teen have become young gourmet chefs. It started with the idea of her and her husband swapping cooking chores with her sons' cleaning up ones.The result is a good lesson in not only cooking but nutrition as well. The boys not only have to plan the meals but also come up with ideas for healthy fare that is beneficial for the entire family.End results? Proud kids and even an even prouder mom. Oh, and some delicious suppers too,
Ms. Kaufman doesn't just let her kids make the usual kid friendly fare like grilled cheese and hot dogs. She lets her boys explore the varied and educational world of international cooking. One night resulted in a shepherd's pie topped with homemade mashed potatoes. Another dinner was an exotic chicken satay. Her eldest even tried his hand at complicated Vietnamese dishes, one called cho which involved pouring a highly seasoned broth over raw steak strips and noodles.Of course Ms Kaufman does go over the menus beforehand to make sure that the chosen dishes are not overly fried or too difficult.
It's a good idea to let kids explore the kitchen at a young age. Doing such not only teaches them about creating a meal but its' nutritional value as well. It also introduces the little ones to the world of good eating.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Super Bowl Prep Week
Just like the Giants and the Patriots , this is the week to prep for Sunday's big game. It's a time when loyal fans and foodies alike should be getting ready for their parties.Some items can be bought the day before, or day of. However it's best to get most of the ingredients on the days leading up to the Super Bowl.
If the party is themed then stock up on tablecloths and napkins in your team colors.In my area, which is Giants country, anything and everything blue from balloons to tablecloths is being gobbled up, .If you're getting paper tablecloths and napkins get two or three packs of them. Guests get messy, They spill and slop all over.It pays to have back up (along with extra sponges to wipe up any spills). Soda is another item to stock up on. There are some good sales this week and also if you are well stocked you don't have to go out mid game to buy more. Frozen foods can also be bought in the days ahead. If you have a freezer then use it. Buy your hors d' oeuvres and appetizers now . There will be more to choose from now on Sunday morning. Also stock up on desert and marinade ingredients. You won't have time to on Saturday, if you plan on making the bulk of your party food then.
Of course if you're serving chicken wings or a London broil you can buy these closer to Sunday.Friday is a good day because it gives you time to prepare the meats with marinades and spices . Any seafood should be bought fresh on Sunday however because shrimp and crab are popular game dishes. Order it now to ensure you get them. Ditto for the veggie and fruit plates. However if you're making your own fruit plates , you can get the produce fresh on early. Saturday or Sunday.
Even fans have to prep for the Super Bowl, just like their favorite teams. Start buying what you need for Sunday. Don't fumble and wait til the last minute. That results in hungry guests and shortages. Create a winning party by being prepared.
If the party is themed then stock up on tablecloths and napkins in your team colors.In my area, which is Giants country, anything and everything blue from balloons to tablecloths is being gobbled up, .If you're getting paper tablecloths and napkins get two or three packs of them. Guests get messy, They spill and slop all over.It pays to have back up (along with extra sponges to wipe up any spills). Soda is another item to stock up on. There are some good sales this week and also if you are well stocked you don't have to go out mid game to buy more. Frozen foods can also be bought in the days ahead. If you have a freezer then use it. Buy your hors d' oeuvres and appetizers now . There will be more to choose from now on Sunday morning. Also stock up on desert and marinade ingredients. You won't have time to on Saturday, if you plan on making the bulk of your party food then.
Of course if you're serving chicken wings or a London broil you can buy these closer to Sunday.Friday is a good day because it gives you time to prepare the meats with marinades and spices . Any seafood should be bought fresh on Sunday however because shrimp and crab are popular game dishes. Order it now to ensure you get them. Ditto for the veggie and fruit plates. However if you're making your own fruit plates , you can get the produce fresh on early. Saturday or Sunday.
Even fans have to prep for the Super Bowl, just like their favorite teams. Start buying what you need for Sunday. Don't fumble and wait til the last minute. That results in hungry guests and shortages. Create a winning party by being prepared.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Fridge Basics
No matter who you are you probably have some kind of food in your fridge. We all do .However do you have the right foods ?Some people just have the detritus of left over take out or cold cuts and store bought salads. In order to have a healthy lifestyle there are some basics you should have stock up on .
Every refrigerator should have basic foodstuffs. This includes milk and eggs. These are the bases for many dishes plus you need them if you have kids.Another must have is either butter and/or margarine. These are used for every thing from cooking to spreads. Fresh produce is another fridge have to have. No matter what the season , always have some kind of tomatoes on hand. These are great as a side with sandwiches for lunch or in a side salad at dinner.You can include lettuce along with fresh crudites. This last can be used in everything , from stir fries or as a snack with a low cal dip.
What's next is up to the individual. Keep a small variety of cold cuts in the fridge for hot or cold sandwiches if you want .Other extras include your choice of condiments such as ketchup, mayo and mustard. Jams and jellies can also be stored however don't cram up your shelves with a wide variety of these. Stick to just one or two flavors. If you want you can also store cheeses too . Sliced cheese is always good to keep around on hand. Pair it with bread to make quick grilled cheese sandwiches if you're pressed for time for a hot meal.
A well stocked fridge is one that has the basics. These everyday and simple food stuffs can be used in a variety of ways to make all sorts of dishes ,Make sure you have them handy. Your diet will benefit with having them at the ready.
Every refrigerator should have basic foodstuffs. This includes milk and eggs. These are the bases for many dishes plus you need them if you have kids.Another must have is either butter and/or margarine. These are used for every thing from cooking to spreads. Fresh produce is another fridge have to have. No matter what the season , always have some kind of tomatoes on hand. These are great as a side with sandwiches for lunch or in a side salad at dinner.You can include lettuce along with fresh crudites. This last can be used in everything , from stir fries or as a snack with a low cal dip.
What's next is up to the individual. Keep a small variety of cold cuts in the fridge for hot or cold sandwiches if you want .Other extras include your choice of condiments such as ketchup, mayo and mustard. Jams and jellies can also be stored however don't cram up your shelves with a wide variety of these. Stick to just one or two flavors. If you want you can also store cheeses too . Sliced cheese is always good to keep around on hand. Pair it with bread to make quick grilled cheese sandwiches if you're pressed for time for a hot meal.
A well stocked fridge is one that has the basics. These everyday and simple food stuffs can be used in a variety of ways to make all sorts of dishes ,Make sure you have them handy. Your diet will benefit with having them at the ready.
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