http://reccook.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Recipes and Cooking Tips en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:34:45 GMT 2009-12-30T10:34:45Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967816&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Tonight is "Arby's" night at the Foreman house... I love to make foods at home and avoid the hastle of the restraunt so I seem to always find ways to stay at home and enjoy the same foods if I were going . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:54:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967816&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-29T22:54:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964589&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Well, last Sunday I was grocery shopping and found a great deal on frozen turkeys - so I bought one. Stuck it in my fridge and planned on cooking it on Thursday - well, I didn't. Now it's Sunday - is . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:48:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964589&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Amy Ostrander 2009-12-27T17:48:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958834&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace This here I found in our family recipe book. My Aunt Fay's favorite. I am going to try to make this one for Christmas eve. Chipped Beef Cheese Ball 8 oz. cream cheese 1 (2 1/2 oz) jar of dried beef . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:51:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958834&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Melanie B. 2009-12-22T16:51:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958829&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace These are oh so good =) Sausage ball appetizers 3 C Bisquick *add 1/2 cup at a time* 1 lb of pork sausage *calls for hot but I use mild* 1 lb shredded cheddar cheese Combine bisquick, add 1/2 cup . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:48:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958829&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Melanie B. 2009-12-22T16:48:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954863&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Whether hosting large holiday parties, a small neighborhood get-together or an intimate family gathering for two, food seems to take center stage. In the wintertime, on these occasions, . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:10:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954863&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Madame Donna C. 2009-12-19T20:10:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949121&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Grapefruit Enhances The Liver's Ability To Remove Cancer-Causing Toxins I was interested to find out that grapefruit is not only a excellent source of vitamin C , but this fruit also helps . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:39:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949121&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-16T02:39:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945409&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace I am working on a small booklet of Christmas recipes with some tradition or history behind them. I thought I would share  a few of them on here between now and Christmas. Here's an easy one for mincemeat . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:48:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945409&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Rhetta A. 2009-12-13T22:48:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944350&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace I got this cool GE roaster at Walmart for $24.  It does everything and cleans really easy. Well I made this Bundt cake tonight and look how well it turned out! it is cooling on the rack now in . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:06:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944350&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Melanie B. 2009-12-12T23:06:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941497&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace (This recipe is from my book The Origins of Christmas Songs and Traditions ,which you can read for free at BookBuzzr ) Wassail To find out more about the custom of Wassail, the origin . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:12:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941497&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Rhetta A. 2009-12-10T22:12:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940102&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace This year for Christmas I got a special treat. My 3 year old niece came over to help me decorate my tree. She was so excited... she decorated most of the bottom half of the tree and did a really good . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:30:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940102&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-10T04:30:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977555490&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace The cold damp winter season has arrived in Chicago and across most of the country. Chinese Medicine believes that cold invades our body, exposing us to chills, colds, and headaches. To drive . . . Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:13:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977555490&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-01-07T02:13:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937716&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace I made this side dish when we had random veggies in the house and not enough of any of them to do much with. Easy Potato Side Dish 6 red potatoes (quartered) Half lb of fresh cleaned . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:38:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937716&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-08T22:38:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937441&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace A couple at our church is not going to have much of a Christmas this year. They have had an extremely rough month. They are fairly poor and have struggled with simple medication for their 3 year old. . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:24:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937441&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-08T19:24:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936152&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace I LOVE Italian food and Minestrone happens tobe one of my faves!! However I have always said I wished there were tortellini in it so thats what I did :) Minestrone w/a Twist 1tbs chopped garlic . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:12:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936152&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-08T02:12:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936099&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Did you hear Billboard has named the top One hit wonders of the decade... Here are a few snippets from the Yahoo Music blogs: Billboard has named Daniel Powter, whose song "Bad Day" topped the Billboard . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:36:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936099&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-08T01:36:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932875&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace So this is barista secret number 2!! Today I am not going to be giving away a recipe just a little known fact. Did you know that your favorite coffeeshops sell their syrups and sauces? Most of the . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:43:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932875&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-06T05:43:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932846&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Easy to mix, no-salt and spicy. Use on whatever food you want that needs that extra flavor and "kick". Ingredients:   1/4 cup paprika 2 Tbsp. oregano 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:05:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932846&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace sonia v. 2009-12-06T05:05:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932654&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace This recipe is meant for diabetic and people interested in eating more healthily. Obviously, it could be made with regular cream of mushroom soup and sour cream, but I wouldn't. CURRIED SHRIMP -  . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:53:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932654&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Rhetta A. 2009-12-06T00:53:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932647&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace This recipe is safe for Diabetics.   CRANBERRY-CRUNCH CHICKEN SALAD INGREDIENTS -  3 cups diced chicken or turkey -  2 cups cooked wild rice -  2 cups peeled chopped apples . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:44:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932647&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Rhetta A. 2009-12-06T00:44:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932643&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace SALSA BEAN DIP Yield: 14 servings (2 tablespoons each) Source: "The Diabetes Snack, Munch, Nibble, Nosh Book" Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/1.shtml Print Version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/733.shtml . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:39:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932643&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Rhetta A. 2009-12-06T00:39:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931471&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace 1 large can crushed pineapple, drained 1 large Cool Whip 1 can Eagle Brand milk 1 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 graham cracker crust Directions Drain pineapple. Mix Cool . . . Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:07:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931471&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace sonia v. 2009-12-05T00:07:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931159&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace I was a barista for several years and I picked up a few tips along the way... Just wanted to share a few secrets with you. Secret #1 You can make chai tea lattes at home. All you need is milk, . . . Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:57:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931159&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-04T19:57:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929470&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Serve this beverage to your holiday guests with cinnamon sticks and over ice.   4 Cups appler cider, chilled 2 Cups orange juice, chilled 2 Cups weak tea, . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:52:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929470&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Carrie Marie P. 2009-12-03T20:52:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929455&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace These cookies are light but full of flavor.  I serve these with hot cups of dark tea during mid-winter.  They help me remember warm summer days during the coldest of nights. . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:36:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929455&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Carrie Marie P. 2009-12-03T20:36:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929440&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace This is always a hit; I make it every Christmas Eve!  Quite delicious and there is never any left overs!  Yum!   Ingredients: 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:16:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929440&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Carrie Marie P. 2009-12-03T20:16:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926304&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace   Did you know there are different types of ginseng and they are all considered potent herbs for helping the body adapt to stress - both mental and physical. Ginseng is best known for its ability . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:08:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926304&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-02T01:08:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926131&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace That is the name one of my best friends gave this pesto... She had come over to my house loaded up with goodies and said I'm hungry... She always loved coming to my house because I would always make her . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:04:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926131&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-01T23:04:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924809&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace       Follow Me On Twitter Here   please       Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:40:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924809&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-01T04:40:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924382&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace I LOVE to cook but I don't like things that take forever to make... I also like slow cooker recipes. I am gonna share with you a recipe my family loves... My Amazing Chili This is for a lg fam or a . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:48:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924382&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-11-30T22:48:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458403&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Winter Squash is a wonderful food for autumn. The abundance of this tasty squash peaks in early Fall and is available to early winter. Winter squash is a food that nourishes your Yang energy which . . . Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:26:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458403&grpId=3659174697256253&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2008-09-25T01:26:49Z