Give Me French Fries with that Shake

by: Donna Monday
What goes better with a juicy hamburger and a delicious milkshake than a plate of crispy French fries?

Nothing, that�s what. I bet you�ve had countless meals, especially hamburgers, with a side of fries. Now you�re looking to find some recipes that show�s you exactly how to make those tasty diner and fast food restaurant style French fries.

Well, you�re in luck because you can easily find out online how to make fast food French fries � like McDonald�s French fries, curly French fries, sweet potato French fries, oven baked French fries, or baked homemade French fries.

Cooking French fries the traditional way involves grease and you want to be sure to use low-fat cooking oil to cut down on the fat content. There are places online to find French fries makers where you can deep fry them at home in just a few minutes.

Many people enjoy the recipes for seasoned French fries that are baked in an oven and not a frying pan. Cooking seasoned French fries in the oven eliminates most of the extra fat and calories, without sacrificing that delicious French fries taste.

Making French fries to eat at home that taste the same or better than the ones you have when you eat out is easy and fun with the right recipe, potatoes, oil and seasonings.

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Copyright 2005
Donna Monday
Easy to make � fun to drink
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Making Hamburger Recipes is Easy and Fun

by: Donna Monday
When I was a kid Wimpy from the old Popeye cartoon show was one of my favorite characters because he expressed a deep love and obsession with hamburgers on a bun. Wimpy was always looking for hamburgers and wasn�t happy unless his plate was piled high with steaming hot hamburgers.

Even though I could only eat one, I easily related to Wimpy�s love of hamburgers, especially cheeseburgers. As I grew up I discovered how easy it was to make a meal out of cooking hamburgers and putting them on a hamburger bun. Add a little ketchup or hamburger sauce and you�ve got yourself a quick lunch or dinner.

While I�m not sure about the real history of the hamburger (a couple of towns claim to be the home of the original burger) I do know that they�re popularity spread quickly. Online you can find recipes for hamburger pattie or how to make foil hamburgers over fire. But some of the best hamburger recipes don�t even involve a bun.

Online you can find recipes for hamburger stew, hamburger goulash, hamburger casserole, hamburger jerky, hamburger chowder, hamburger gravy, hamburger steak, hamburger with stuffed green peppers, hamburger macaroni soup, hamburger stroganoff, hamburger pie, and other easy hamburger recipes with egg, bread crumbs and onion.

There�s even secret fast food hamburger recipes that expose how to make the popular McDonald�s hamburger, Wendy�s hamburger, and White Castle hamburgers. So, you don�t have to borrow money to buy hamburgers and promise to �pay you back on Tuesday� like Wimpy. You can just whip up one of your yummy recipes the next time you have a craving for the savory taste of hamburger.
About the author:
Copyright 2005
Donna Monday
Easy to make � fun to drink
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Food Allergies

by: Steve Wilcott
An allergy can be described as a malfunction of the immune system, an exaggerated response to certain substances. Your body mistakenly believes that something it has touched, smelled or eaten is harmful to it and your body releases massive amounts of chemicals, such as histamine to protect itself.

It is believed that 11 million Americans suffer from food allergies. These allergies are as varied as food itself is. Some people suffer from an allergy to one food, some to many. The most common food allergies are generally eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts (such as walnuts), fish, shellfish, soy and wheat.

Symptoms of food allergies are varied and range from a tingling of the mouth to swelling of the tongue and throat to difficulty breathing to hives, cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and in some instances death.

There are ways to help you or your loved one manage your food allergies. First seek the help of an allergist. Your allergist will perform a patch test to determine the exact cause of allergic reactions. This will be the guideline you use as you develop a diet based around your food allergies.

As with other types of allergies there is no cure for a food allergy. Some children do grow out of some food allergies as they age although allergies to peanuts, fish, shellfish and nuts are often considered lifetime allergies. You or your loved one must simply avoid the food that causes the allergy. This can be difficult, especially when eating out in a restaurant. Depending on the severity of allergy, even slight cross contamination of food products can cause reactions.

Food labeling is a very important component of avoiding foods that trigger allergies. Since 2000 the FDA has been presenting information on allergy risks and labeling requirements to manufacturers. They seek to have manufacturers change some labels to be easier to read, using plain language like "milk" on a label instead of "caseinate".

In the case of a milk or egg allergy there are alternatives that can be used when cooking or baking. There are many online sites dedicated to supplying information, education and support to those with food allergies.

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This article courtesy of http://www.allergies-questions.com


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Cooking Lesson: Seasoning Cast Iron Like The Pros

by: Michael Lansing
In the days before we had non-stick cookware, we had the next best thing - seasoned cast iron cookware. While non-stick cookware has certainly outdone cast iron cookware in the non-stick category, cast iron pots and pans are still favored by many chefs, including the professionals because of their durability and ability to retain flavor.

But, if you're not lucky enough to have a hand-me-down from Grandma, you may find yourself confused about how to become a cast iron chef. Have no fear - you can learn to season cast iron cookware with the pros and keep them in great shape for years to come.


Seasoning New Cast Iron Cookware

The process is actually quite simple. When done correctly, your pans will last a long time and may even become your own hand-me -downs in the future.

1. Heat your oven to 300 degrees.
2. Coat the pan with lard or grease. (Be sure that you do not use vegetable oil or commercial cooking sprays. While they may seem easier, they will not only cause your cookware to be seasoned incorrectly, but they will also leave a sticky film on the outside of the cookware that is impossible to remove.)
3. Place the pan in the oven on the middle rack and allow it to bake for 15 minutes.
4. Remove the pan and pour out any excess grease or lard.
5. Put the pan back into the oven and bake for another two hours.
6. Repeat as needed

Many cast iron enthusiasts will swear upon repeating the seasoning process several times before ever using the cookware the first time. Each time you season the cookware, the seasoning bond becomes stronger. Many people will recommend that the first few times the cookware is used it should be used to cook greasy foods (bacon, fatty meats, etc.) to again strengthen the seasoning bond.


Re-seasoning Cookware

If you find that you seasoned the pan improperly the first time, or if food starts to stick to the pan after a period of time in use, you may want to re-season the cookware.

1. Wash the cookware thoroughly with a steel wool pad (doing this while the pan is warm and still safe to touch is best).
2. Make sure the pan is fully dry (use a towel if needed).
3. Follow the seasoning steps above to re-season the pan.


Cleaning Your Cast Iron Cookware

To make your cookware last the test of time, be sure to take proper care of it. Remember the creed of every enthusiast of cast iron - no soap and no steel wool. Soap and steel wool will cause a breakdown in the seasoning bond and should not be used to clean your cookware on a regular basis. If you're baffled at this moment, have no fear. Cleaning cast iron cookware is a breeze.

1. You'll need to rinse your cookware while it is still hot. If food is stuck to it, then scrape the pan or pot as needed.

That's it! Remember not to store food in your cast iron cookware because it may attach a metallic flavor to the food. In addition, store your pans with the lids off to prevent moisture from accumulating and rusting from occurring.

Now that you know the ins and outs to cast iron cookware, you can start creating your own family heirloom - as well as some great food!

About the author:
Mike Lansing is a retired chef who spent most of his time as a Head Chef in New Orleans after training in France. He spends his free time cooking for family and friends, as well as serving as a contributing editor for CookingSchools101.com which offers information on Cooking Schools for those wishing to enter the trade.


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Chicken Porridge

Ingredients:
300 gr chicken meat
200 gr rice
1 liter water
salt
1/2 tsp pepper
fried shallot
green onions, finely chopped

How to cook:
Boil water and put some salt, put chicken meat and cook until softened. Reserve the soup for later use.
Heat oil in a frying pan, pan-fry the chicken until it’s golden brown. Take out the chicken and split the meat into small pieces.
Wash rice and cook in 1 liter water until the rice softened. Add 2 liter of the reserved soup and bring to boil.
Put 3 into a serving bowl, put chicken meat, chopped green onions, fried shallots on top

Served for: 6 person.

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Indonesian Fried Rice

Ingredients:
Four cup cooked rice
1 thinly sliced medium onion
2 eggs
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tea spoon chili powder
salt to taste

3 tea spoons oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
cucumber, tomato and cilantro for garnishing

Preparation:

Heat oil on the frying pan, add garlic and onions, fry until golden brown and the fragrance of garlic and onions released. Add chili powder on high heat. Add the soy sauce and stir well until ingredients mixed well. Finally add rice, stir it for a while.

Separately, using a table spoon of oil fry eggs sunny side up. Serve fried rice with a few slices of cucumber and tomatoes, garnish with some cilantro and egg on every serving.

Serves for 2.

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Food Safety

Barbecues and Picnics -
* Try to plan just the right amount of foods to take. That way, you
won't have to worry about the storage or safety of leftovers.

* When taking foods off the grill, put them on a clean plate, not
the same platter that held raw meat.

* When preparing dishes like chicken or cooked meat salads, use
chilled ingredients. In other words, make sure your cooked
chicken has been cooked and chilled before it gets mixed with
other salad ingredients.

* It's a good idea to use a separate cooler for drinks, so the one
containing perishable food won't be constantly opened and closed.

* A cooler chest can also be used to keep hot food hot. Line the
cooler with a heavy kitchen towel for extra insulation and place
well wrapped hot foods inside. It's amazing how long the foods
will stay not only warm, but hot. Try to use a cooler that is
just the right size to pack fairly tightly with hot food so
less heat escapes.

* Wash ALL fresh produce thoroughly. When preparing
lettuce, break into pieces - then wash.

* Cook foods to the required minimum cooking temperatures:
- 165 F > Poultry, poultry stuffing, and stuffed meat.
- 158 F > Ground Beef, fish, and seafood.
- 150 F > Pork and food containing pork.
- 145 F > shell eggs and foods containing shell eggs.

* Separate raw animal foods from other raw or ready-to-eat
foods during storage and preparation.

* Cool leftovers as quickly as possible. Reheat to
165 F before serving again.

* BY ALL MEANS, REMEMBER THIS:
Bacteria on food will rapidly multiply when left at a
temperature between 45 F and 140 F. Avoid this danger
zone as much as possible.

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