Total Time:3 Hours 20 Minutes
Servings:4
Ingredients
Sauce:
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons corn flour
2 tablespoons water
Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup plain flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Pour into saucepan 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce; and set over medium-high heat. Stir in orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and chopped onion. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and let cool 10 to 15 minutes.
Place chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into bag. Reserve remaining sauce. Seal bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Add marinated chicken pieces, and shake to coat.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet, and brown on both sides. Remove to paper towels, and cover with aluminium foil.
Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Mix together corn flour and 2 tablespoons water, and stir into sauce. Reduce heat to medium low; stir in chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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About the Author
With a huge amount of experience Mandy Smith is currently writing about garden products including the hot tub gazebo and wrought iron gazebo.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
How to make chocolate chip bars
This recipe has turned into something of a family tradition for my family. We have been making these delicious chocolate chip bars since 1949. They are extremely good with chewy, gooey centers.
We enjoy making them any time of year, but we really look forward to them during the holidays. They make great treats for kids at Halloween, and are a special treat during Thanksgiving and Christmas. We also like to give them as homemade gifts during the Christmas holidays.
Chocolate Chip Bars
Batter ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, room temperature
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking power
1 16 ounce package chocolate chips
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar together. Add egg yolks, vanilla and water. Mix until well blended.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Add to wet ingredients and stir until well combined. Pour into greased 9x9 inch baking dish. Spread entire package of chocolate chips over layer.
Icing ingredients:
2 egg whites, beaten until stiff
1 cup brown sugar, packed
Preparation:
Beat stiff egg whites and brown sugar until fluffy. Spread over chocolate chip layer.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F until top is golden brown.
Tip: For a double dose of chocolate, add 1/2 cup powdered cocoa to flour, salt and baking powder when sifting. Add to wet ingredients and follow the rest of the recipe as written.
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About the Author
Kathy enjoys cooking and gardening.
We enjoy making them any time of year, but we really look forward to them during the holidays. They make great treats for kids at Halloween, and are a special treat during Thanksgiving and Christmas. We also like to give them as homemade gifts during the Christmas holidays.
Chocolate Chip Bars
Batter ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, room temperature
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking power
1 16 ounce package chocolate chips
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar together. Add egg yolks, vanilla and water. Mix until well blended.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Add to wet ingredients and stir until well combined. Pour into greased 9x9 inch baking dish. Spread entire package of chocolate chips over layer.
Icing ingredients:
2 egg whites, beaten until stiff
1 cup brown sugar, packed
Preparation:
Beat stiff egg whites and brown sugar until fluffy. Spread over chocolate chip layer.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F until top is golden brown.
Tip: For a double dose of chocolate, add 1/2 cup powdered cocoa to flour, salt and baking powder when sifting. Add to wet ingredients and follow the rest of the recipe as written.
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About the Author
Kathy enjoys cooking and gardening.
How To Make Chicken Soup
Want a great remedy for that cold that's been bugging you? Got those cold rainy day blues? Why not try making some chicken soup to help lift your spirits and help you feel better? Chicken soup is easy to make, tastes great, and helps you feel better. I don't know what it is, but a nice bowl of chicken soup helps pick me up any time I'm feeling down. This article will give you the basic steps to make chicken soup so you too can enjoy the benefits like so many others do each and every day.
First, lets make sure we've got our ingredients to make the soup. Those ingredients are listed below.
1 Chicken 3-4 pounds
Parsley
2 1/2 quarts of cold water
2 cubes of chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons of salt
1 small onion chopped
2 stalks of celery with leaves chopped
2 carrots chopped
1 bay leaf
Now that we've got our ingredients, the first step is to clean the chicken thoroughly and trim the excess fat. Once you've got that done, cut the chicken into quarters and then place all pieces into a large pot. Add the water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and the bay leaf.
The next step is to cover the pot and bring to a boil. When the water has reached the boiling point remove the cover and excess froth off the top and allow let it simmer for 2 hours. After the 2 hours, add the celery, carrots, and onions and the simmer for another 45 minutes.
When the time is up, you'll have a delicious pot of soup ready to serve or freeze and save for another rainy day. Simply add salt and pepper to your liking and then serve over cooked noodles or rice.
You'll be thoroughly impressed with this recipe and will be enjoy the wonderful chicken soup over and over again.
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About the Author
For information on the slow cooker cookbook and other great products, visit SlowCookerCookbookPlus.com.
First, lets make sure we've got our ingredients to make the soup. Those ingredients are listed below.
1 Chicken 3-4 pounds
Parsley
2 1/2 quarts of cold water
2 cubes of chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons of salt
1 small onion chopped
2 stalks of celery with leaves chopped
2 carrots chopped
1 bay leaf
Now that we've got our ingredients, the first step is to clean the chicken thoroughly and trim the excess fat. Once you've got that done, cut the chicken into quarters and then place all pieces into a large pot. Add the water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and the bay leaf.
The next step is to cover the pot and bring to a boil. When the water has reached the boiling point remove the cover and excess froth off the top and allow let it simmer for 2 hours. After the 2 hours, add the celery, carrots, and onions and the simmer for another 45 minutes.
When the time is up, you'll have a delicious pot of soup ready to serve or freeze and save for another rainy day. Simply add salt and pepper to your liking and then serve over cooked noodles or rice.
You'll be thoroughly impressed with this recipe and will be enjoy the wonderful chicken soup over and over again.
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About the Author
For information on the slow cooker cookbook and other great products, visit SlowCookerCookbookPlus.com.
Monday, October 26, 2009
The best exercise for flabby arms
Many people have problems with fat arms and these exercises for flabby arms are more geared towards ladies who want to lose these fats rather than to build arm muscle mass. Hopefully, these exercises will help reduce the self-consciousness when ladies wear sleeveless tops or dresses. There's nothing difficult about these exercises, but if you do them regularly, they will help in taking off the excess fat from your arms. ]
Buy a light dumbbell. It doesn't have to be heavy, about 1kg will do. Once you have it, you can start with doing the following exercise. Stand alongside a chair and lean slightly forward. Hold the dumbbell in one hand, and grab hold of the chair with the other hand for support. Pull back the arm holding the dumbbell slightly so your upper arm is almost parallel to the ground, and the elbow points backwards. Without moving your upper arm, slowly move your lower arm (with the dumbbell) backwards until your arm is straightened and pointing to the back. Relax your lower arm so the dumbbell is lowered and repeat this exercise again. The upper arm never moves in this exercise. Do this about 30 times, then switch to the other arm.
If you have flabby forearms, try this exercise. Sit comfortably on a chair and lean slightly forward. On one hand, carry a light dumbbell and rest the forearm on your thigh, leaving the hand unsupported. Let the hand sag a little as the dumbbell's weight pulls it down, and then, without moving the forearm, lift the dumbbell up as much as the hand can arch. There should be no jerking movements. Let your hand slowly sag into the original position again and repeat this exercise. Do this about 40 times and switch to the other hand.
If you have a slightly heavier dumbbell, you can do a bicep curl. Stand with both feet on the ground and hold a dumbbell in each hand (or do it one at a time). Take a deep breath as you bring up a dumbbell, keeping your upper arms stationary. The elbow is the hinge for this exercise. When the dumbbell is as high as you can bring it, start to exhale as your slowly lower the weight. Do not fully straighten your arm when the dumbbell gets lowered; this is to maintain a degree of tension in your arm. Repeat this exercise 10 times, then switch to the other arm. Each arm will do this exercise 10 times before switching to the other, and this exercise should be done for 3 sets per arm. When you alternate your arms, the other arm has a chance to rest. Be careful not to choose too heavy a weight.
If you are in doubt whether you should be performing these exercises for flabby arms, it's good to seek the opinion of a doctor. When you first starting doing these exercises, you may find it tough, so go slow. As your body adjusts, you will find it easier to do them. A healthy diet is very important to go along with your exercises. For best results, you will need a good weight loss plan.
Buy a light dumbbell. It doesn't have to be heavy, about 1kg will do. Once you have it, you can start with doing the following exercise. Stand alongside a chair and lean slightly forward. Hold the dumbbell in one hand, and grab hold of the chair with the other hand for support. Pull back the arm holding the dumbbell slightly so your upper arm is almost parallel to the ground, and the elbow points backwards. Without moving your upper arm, slowly move your lower arm (with the dumbbell) backwards until your arm is straightened and pointing to the back. Relax your lower arm so the dumbbell is lowered and repeat this exercise again. The upper arm never moves in this exercise. Do this about 30 times, then switch to the other arm.
If you have flabby forearms, try this exercise. Sit comfortably on a chair and lean slightly forward. On one hand, carry a light dumbbell and rest the forearm on your thigh, leaving the hand unsupported. Let the hand sag a little as the dumbbell's weight pulls it down, and then, without moving the forearm, lift the dumbbell up as much as the hand can arch. There should be no jerking movements. Let your hand slowly sag into the original position again and repeat this exercise. Do this about 40 times and switch to the other hand.
If you have a slightly heavier dumbbell, you can do a bicep curl. Stand with both feet on the ground and hold a dumbbell in each hand (or do it one at a time). Take a deep breath as you bring up a dumbbell, keeping your upper arms stationary. The elbow is the hinge for this exercise. When the dumbbell is as high as you can bring it, start to exhale as your slowly lower the weight. Do not fully straighten your arm when the dumbbell gets lowered; this is to maintain a degree of tension in your arm. Repeat this exercise 10 times, then switch to the other arm. Each arm will do this exercise 10 times before switching to the other, and this exercise should be done for 3 sets per arm. When you alternate your arms, the other arm has a chance to rest. Be careful not to choose too heavy a weight.
If you are in doubt whether you should be performing these exercises for flabby arms, it's good to seek the opinion of a doctor. When you first starting doing these exercises, you may find it tough, so go slow. As your body adjusts, you will find it easier to do them. A healthy diet is very important to go along with your exercises. For best results, you will need a good weight loss plan.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
There are many benefits of breastfeeding, which is why there has been a great increase in the number of breastfeeding moms in recent years.
Check out some these breastfeeding benefits to mom and baby:
The colostrum or "first milk" for the baby is very important for health and immune development. Colostrum is produced in the first few days after giving birth and is more condense and thicker than regular breast milk. The baby gets a lot of nutrients, vitamins and the benefit of your immune system in colostrum. Because of all the benefits of colostrum it is now available to adults in pill form in some health food stores. It is very beneficial for health.
Breastfeeding is better overall for the health of mommy and baby. The baby continues to get nutrients and vitamins that mom takes in everyday, and is able to work up immunities to allergies through mom's milk. As for mom, her body will go back to normal faster after childbirth by simply breastfeeding. It is a natural process that that helps mom and baby ease into natural health and well being.
In the mother, the uterus goes back to normal faster, shrinking back to its pre-pregnancy size. Because it goes so much faster there will be some cramping, usually felt during nursing sessions but it is very mild usually helpful in bringing your uterus back to its pre-pregnancy state.
Many moms lose baby weight faster when they breastfeed. After having baby and by breastfeeding, you will burn more calories everyday to keep up with the baby's diet. You are feeding someone else and maintaining your own body systems so this means the extra calories you burn will help you lose the weight you gained during pregnancy faster than if you were bottle feeding.
Babies often thrive when fed breastmilk. Formula has synthetic vitamins and minerals, made in labs, and they aren't as healthy as the ones that come from mom. Nothing can replace breast milk, it is naturally one of the most healthy things we can ingest.
Babies also use breastmilk to develop an immune system in early weeks. During the first few months and weeks of baby's life he or she has no immune system of their own. By breastfeeding they are still using mom's until they are able to build one of their own. This means less colds, less infections and overall a healthier beginning to life.
Brestfeeding has also been linked to a lower incidence of SIDS. Although scientists aren't quite sure why, studies show that babies who are breastfed have a lower chance of dying from SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). Some have theories as to why this is but the numbers show breastfeeding may very well offer protection against this mysterious phenomena.
A great bonding experience between mom and baby can be yet another large benefit. Because mom is the only one able to feed the baby for the first few weeks at least of life they have more time to bond. The baby's eyes can only focus so far from their face, about 8-10 inches, which just happens to be how far from mom's face they are when breastfeeding. The eye contact, skin to skin contact, and early interaction provide a wonderful bonding experience.
The saying "breast is best" is still alive after all this time. If you have to formula feed, don't feel guilty, but if you can breastfeed, even some, it will be completely worthwhile for you and your baby.
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About the Author
Tania Jane is passionate natural/alternative parenting enthusiast and is a prolific writer on the topic. She also writes on a wide variety of other weird and wonderful niche topics including the cheap duvet covers that are bright and beautiful. Read her latest pink duvet cover review.
Check out some these breastfeeding benefits to mom and baby:
The colostrum or "first milk" for the baby is very important for health and immune development. Colostrum is produced in the first few days after giving birth and is more condense and thicker than regular breast milk. The baby gets a lot of nutrients, vitamins and the benefit of your immune system in colostrum. Because of all the benefits of colostrum it is now available to adults in pill form in some health food stores. It is very beneficial for health.
Breastfeeding is better overall for the health of mommy and baby. The baby continues to get nutrients and vitamins that mom takes in everyday, and is able to work up immunities to allergies through mom's milk. As for mom, her body will go back to normal faster after childbirth by simply breastfeeding. It is a natural process that that helps mom and baby ease into natural health and well being.
In the mother, the uterus goes back to normal faster, shrinking back to its pre-pregnancy size. Because it goes so much faster there will be some cramping, usually felt during nursing sessions but it is very mild usually helpful in bringing your uterus back to its pre-pregnancy state.
Many moms lose baby weight faster when they breastfeed. After having baby and by breastfeeding, you will burn more calories everyday to keep up with the baby's diet. You are feeding someone else and maintaining your own body systems so this means the extra calories you burn will help you lose the weight you gained during pregnancy faster than if you were bottle feeding.
Babies often thrive when fed breastmilk. Formula has synthetic vitamins and minerals, made in labs, and they aren't as healthy as the ones that come from mom. Nothing can replace breast milk, it is naturally one of the most healthy things we can ingest.
Babies also use breastmilk to develop an immune system in early weeks. During the first few months and weeks of baby's life he or she has no immune system of their own. By breastfeeding they are still using mom's until they are able to build one of their own. This means less colds, less infections and overall a healthier beginning to life.
Brestfeeding has also been linked to a lower incidence of SIDS. Although scientists aren't quite sure why, studies show that babies who are breastfed have a lower chance of dying from SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). Some have theories as to why this is but the numbers show breastfeeding may very well offer protection against this mysterious phenomena.
A great bonding experience between mom and baby can be yet another large benefit. Because mom is the only one able to feed the baby for the first few weeks at least of life they have more time to bond. The baby's eyes can only focus so far from their face, about 8-10 inches, which just happens to be how far from mom's face they are when breastfeeding. The eye contact, skin to skin contact, and early interaction provide a wonderful bonding experience.
The saying "breast is best" is still alive after all this time. If you have to formula feed, don't feel guilty, but if you can breastfeed, even some, it will be completely worthwhile for you and your baby.
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About the Author
Tania Jane is passionate natural/alternative parenting enthusiast and is a prolific writer on the topic. She also writes on a wide variety of other weird and wonderful niche topics including the cheap duvet covers that are bright and beautiful. Read her latest pink duvet cover review.
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