Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Brownie-Walnut Pie

ingredients:

1/2cup butter
3ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut up
1Pastry for Single-Crust Pie
3eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2cups sugar
1/2cup all-purpose flour
1teaspoon vanilla
1cup chopped walnuts
1Hot Fudge Sauce or fresh fruit, such as raspberries, sliced strawberries, or sliced peaches, or vanilla ice cream (optional)


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Friday, March 23, 2012

Portuguese chicken burger recipe

Ingredients (serves 4)
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
4 (200g each) chicken thigh fillets, trimmed
2 teaspoons Portuguese chicken seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
olive oil cooking spray
4 bread rolls, halved
50g mixed salad leaves
1 large tomato, thinly sliced

Why Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day?


1. Helps you get started
When you wake up, your liver also wakes up. To function properly, you need to supply your liver and your entire body with the source of energy during the first 30 minutes after you wake up. That is a good reason to have a breakfast. It starts your day off. If you eat the right thing first in the morning, you will feel less hungry and tired throughout the day and most likely, you’ll consume less calories.
2. Helps you stay fit
For many people, breakfast is an easy meal to skip. They are too busy and sleepy in the morning to eat. They believe, they become slimmer if they skip it. That is not true. Later on in the morning, you start feeling like you need more energy than you have. As a result, you snack between meals or eat larger meals than you should. This adds up weight instead of keeping it down.

3. Promotes quality time with family
Breakfast is a good time to start the day with your family. Even if you spend only 15 minutes together, it can lay a good foundation for your entire day and strengthen your relationships. Make it a practice to eat breakfast together with your family. This would make your life happier and your family stronger.

4. Fosters better brain activity
Your brain is another organ in your body which needs food to function well. Brain consumes up to 20 percent of all the energy in your body. You have to feed it. Otherwise, you would have problems with focusing on things and solving problems, which would decrease your productivity.

5. Boosts happiness
Few people can be happy when they are hungry. When you are full, your mood is enhanced and so is your happiness quotient. What’s a better way to start a happy day than with a good breakfast? There are many foods you can eat to boost your happiness. Fruits, spices or some such foods are ideal to have during breakfast and stay cheerful all through the day. So, give yourself a happy and healthy start for the day.

Fastest Ways to Lose Weight


1. Cook your own meals
From the moment you resolve to lose weight, ensure to prepare your own meals. The benefits of this method include adjusting portions as per your daily calorie requirement. When you prepare meals yourself, you will begin to prefer the healthiest mode of cooking. This includes less oil and steaming or grilling food stuff. With managed portions and healthy mode of cooking, you will begin to notice visible differences in your body. Eat out only when you have absolutely no option.
2. Increase amounts of water

Most Americans consume at least 245 calories every day by way of soft drinks and sweetened fluids. Light beer, fruit smoothie and energy drinks contain about 100 calories. Water on the contrary has zilch calories but sufficient nutrients, making it a drink that satisfies your appetite and pleases your health. Water promotes body metabolism and flushes toxins. Double or triple your intake of water and replace every such high calorie drink with it to begin observing results in a short period of time.

3. Eat high calorie foods in limited amounts

You can include high calorie foods in your diet but limit the portions. You can indulge in tasting high calorie foods rather than making an entire meal out of them. This way you will neither deprive your body of the sinful decadence nor consume heavy calories. 3 ounces of lobster will do no harm but will turn disastrous if you have it in large quantities. Similarly, if you cannot stay away from ice cream; place a tiny dollop on a bowl of water rich fruits such as melons.

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Sunday, March 18, 2012

Store Handbags And Purses? HOW


1. Handbag Cubby
It is a good idea to store handbags in cubbies if you have enough space in your room.

2. Shelves and cupboards
Handbags can be stored in shelves and you can use shelf dividers for extra support. It looks good if your handbags are popped into transparent boxes. This way you can see which bag you need for an occasion.

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Friday, March 16, 2012

Stop Power Struggles before They Start



In a family unit the parents have the authority. It is the parents who teach their children to respect their authority. It is preferable for parents to accomplish this by using consistent fairness rather than an overbearing authoritarian attitude that may even be threatening.

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Help your carpets look better and last longer with these helpful cleaning tips



Testing for Colorfastness

Colorfast carpet will not bleed, fade, or change when you are cleaning it or removing stains. Whether or not it is colorfast may change the cleaning method or products you choose. Here's how to pretest your carpet to find out if it is colorfast.wning a Carpet Cleaning System
If you have light-color carpets and/or a house full of kids or pets, you might want to buy your own professional-style model designed for home use. Home cleaners can save you money over the long haul when compared with hiring a pro several times a year. Keep in mind, though, that the unit you buy may not have the cleaning power that professional models do.

Water Extraction Method
 Most home carpet cleaning systems are waterextraction units that are also known as steam cleaners. They work by injecting a solution into the carpet pile, then pulling the dirty solution back into the machine. To avoid the hassle of dragging a hose around the house, opt for a model that does not require a clean-water hookup. Also, choose the most powerful machine you can afford to ease the burden of water extraction.
Caution: When using a steam cleaner, do not get the carpets overly wet. Overwetting can damage the carpet backing and underlayment, causing shrinkage, discoloration, and odor.

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Potato Bread Rolls With Cheese Filling



Ingredients
Large Potatoes – 2
Bread slices – 4 (I used Brown Bread as i didn’t have any white bread )
Mozarella Cheese – as required




Method

 

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Vanilla Cake with Buttercream, Berries, and Jam


Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2cups sugar
Butter Cream Frosting
1 cup strawberry jam
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and/or blueberries, stemmed and halved
1 cup whole fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and/or blueberries

Directions

Best Ways to Get Rid of Cellulite



The main best way to get rid of cellulite is to exercise. This is definitely bad news for most women. Nobody likes to hear the dreaded E word, but it will help you to combat your cellulite problem. There are a number of reasons why exercise can help.
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Monday, March 12, 2012

Easy OREO Cheesecake



Ingredients24 OREO Cookies, divided
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 (250 g) packages PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs




Directions

Marinated Grilled Shrimp recipe


Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
Skewers

Directions

How to Create Sexy Cat Eyes





Step 1: Using a Good Mascara

Take your favourite mascara and line your upper and your lower lashes. Make sure that all of the lashes are completely covered. You can do this by looking downwards a little and coating the upper part of the lashes. Finish this step by applying the mascara from root to tip in one sweeping motion.
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For Successful Dating



First Know Your Own “Wants” and “Needs”
Now, what do you need in a date or spouse? Youmay not realize that these are two entirely separate things; you may assume that the things you want are the things you need.
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Sunday, March 11, 2012

What Nobody Will Tell You About Being a Mother


When it comes to being a mother, there are some things that you just will never hear from others and that you’ll just need to learn on your own. One is that it’s impossible to predict and control the experience the way you imagine. New mothers especially have all sorts of plans for how those first few months and weeks will unfold, with ideas of how they’ll spend time with baby while keeping their homes spotless and preparing gourmet meals. Rarely does it ever occur this way; you’ll be more exhausted than you know and will suddenly realize that those other plans just aren’t a priority.

The Barbecued Chicken Recipe



Ingredients
Brine:2 quarts water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, smashed with the side of a large knife
4 sprigs fresh thyme
6 chicken legs and thighs, still connected, bone in, skin on, about 10 ounces each

The Ultimate Barbecue Sauce:1 slice bacon
1 bunch fresh thyme
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika if available
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Tiramisu Recipe


Ingredientsboiling water
instant coffee
chocolate powder
1 pack sugar coated biscuits
2 packs mascarpone cheese
1 can condensed milk
2 big spoon whipped cream

Directions

BBQ chops and cheesy sausages



Ingredients (serves 4)8 lamb cutlets, Frenched
8 good-quality thin sausages
1 quantity BBQ sauce
1-2 onions, peeled, sliced
1 tbs olive oil
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
8 long bread rolls, cut lengthways

Method

Simple Ways to get your Guy Back


1. Stop being clingyGuys don’t like girls who are always clingy and needy. So you should get the thought of going after him and begging before him to take you back in his life out of your mind. Life is a drama, but you don’t need to be melodramatic: especially in front of him. This sort of behavior will only push him away from you.
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Not to Say These things In An Interview


1.Never say badly about your current companyPassing derogatory comments about the company that you are working for might give an impression of disloyalty to the interviewer. So, by all means ensure that you maintain a balanced view about the organization that you are currently working for. Same goes for answering question about your current boss or higher management.

2. Forget your weaknesses
Most interviewers will question you about your weakness. We would advice you not to point them out blankly but instead talk about the areas that you need improvements on. For example, instead of saying you lack technical knowledge, you can say that you need to spend more time on equipping yourself with the know-how of each work that you do.

3. Don't LieMost interviewers look for honesty. So when you do not know answer to a question, just be open and say that you do not know the answer. If you know something related to the question, you can share that with the interviewer.

4. Never say you are not flexible
Ensure that the answers you give show the interviewer that you are open to learning new concepts and are willing to work anywhere and anytime. This does not mean that the job will be assigned to you at odd hours, but will only show the interviewer that you are flexible and so will make a positive impression.

5.Be Postive
When a discussion takes place and your interviewer asks for your opinion, do not hold back your views. Present them in a clear and concise manner to the interviewer. Do not blindly agree to whatever the interviewer says. Instead argue smartly and agreeably.

New Ponytail styles


In the rush hours, always looking for the quickest and easiest way of hairdressing is bun or ponytail. These hair styles highlight facial features perfectly but if you want to getrid of these stereotypical boring har styles , the following lines help you to innovate your sterotypical ponytail style.

1- Three parts Ponytail

Thisa practical look and won't take three minutes. Split your hair for three sections, the first level of the forehead and the second in mid-level head and third in the bottom of the head. collect some of your hair with a small hair band then add the footer of the first one with small the lock to second hair band together. Finally add the footer of second lock and append it to last lock and join them together in a small hair band.


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Sunday, March 4, 2012

How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster

1.Natural products

Usage of natural products for the enhancement of hair growth is very important. So, if you use natural oils for your hair at least twice a week, then it would be greatly helpful. Also remember, avoid as much chemical exposure to your hair as possible.

2. Daily Massage

 Massaging your scalp while shampooing helps to strengthen the roots of your hair. Massage fosters circulation which in turn activates hair cells and hair grows faster.  Continue Reading...


Dressing For College& amaze everyone?

When starting with college, most new students are worried about what they should wear. It is not because they are short of clothes, but because they want to make an impression. So here are some simple tips on how to dress for college .

Never to Say these things To The Man You Love

No matter how much you love eachother  there are some things that we believe you should never say to him. It will break his heart and might even break his love for you. Here are the top 5 things you should never say to the man you love.

1. “ You know ,, my Ex was a better lover”

Be prepared to watch your man go out the door if you ever tell him that your ex was a better lover. Men live on the fact that they can be good lovers to their partners and if they are told otherwise, it is a massive blow to their ego. This tops our list of the things you should never say to the man you love, because your guy will feel insulted, ridiculed and offended.          

Say Goodbye to Under Eye Circles



Are under eye dark circles spoiling your facial beauty, then it is time to get rid of them. There are many under eye creams in the market that boast of treating the problem. But, are those creams effective? Well, the result mostly depends on skin condition and type. Forget these fake dream ...there are natural ways to get rid of under eye circles. Read ahead to know about them. Continue Reading...

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Dealing with Jealous Friends



Friends are important in your life. They make your life much more fun, are great listeners and are always caring towards you, no matter what the situation. But what do you do if you have jealous ones among your group of friends? Their constant nagging bothers you and you want to stop this behavior of theirs, but don’t want to lose your friendship. What to do in that case? Well, that’s why we’ve come up with a few ways to help you in dealing with jealous friends.
1.understandingBefore making accusations on them, be supportive and understand their situation and find out why they are behaving in that particular way. Get to know what they feel.

2. Face it  with them
The best solution would be to talk about the problem that you and your friends are facing. Communication helps out in such situations as you will get to know why they have a problem and then you can make them understand your point of view.

3. Try to feel them secureYour friends will be jealous about some material things that they don’t possess, but you do. It can be jewelry, shoes, bags or your good looks maybe. So talk to them about it and try to make them feel secure and happy about what they have.
4. Get others to help
If you can’t solve your friends’ jealousy problem, then try talking to others and take their perspective to help you out in dealing with the same.

5. Don't Mind
If their behavior and comments frustrate you, just ignore them for sometime. When they see that their nagging makes no difference to you, they may stop it.

6. Work on their confidence
If they are envious about something, then build their self-esteem. You can share where you got the pretty dress from or which beauty parlor you visit so that they have nothing to be jealous about as they can get the same thing for themselves.

7. Last thing just say Goodbye my dear friend!!
This is the toughest thing to do. You have tried all the ways to make your friends feel good about themselves and not to envy you. But if there has been no change in their behavior or they try to harm your reputation then you might as well part ways with them.

Smokey Eyes become very easy here..


1. As usual Choose a Perfect a Concealer
Apply a concealer under and above your eye. This will help the eye shadow to stay on your lids and not accumulate at the folds. The concealer will also highlight the eye shadow area, from your brow bone to the edge of your eyelids.

2.  Put on Black kohl
So, going for an eye pencil or kohl will be a better idea. Outline your upper and lower lid carefully.
Tip: Outline your upper eye liner in a way that it is thick at the center and thin at the edges.
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How to take care of your skin pregnant ladies?



During pregnancy, women go through a lot of hormonal changes, causing plenty of physical problems, as well as mental problems such as that of depression, anxiety, stress etc. One thing, however, what women hate the most is that of skin problems that begin to occur during pregnancy. Change in diet, and changes in the body internally cause the skin to become oily, and this leads to problems of acne, blackheads etc. in most pregnant women. Some women also complain that their skin loses its natural glow during pregnancy. Here are some tips for such anxious women on pregnancy skin care.
1. Keep your skin clear Wash your face regularly during the day, to prevent dirt from settling on it. It is not necessary that you use soap or face wash all the time. Just washing with plain water too helps a lot. Also, make sure that you have a bath daily for the purpose of hygiene. For those who complain of extremely oily skin, washing the face and daily bath are the most important factors to keep in mind. You can also start with steaming, to ensure that no blackheads develop on your skin, and that it gets cleansed thoroughly on a regular basis. Cleaning your face several times a day with rosewater on cotton balls also helps to have a naturally cleansed and beautiful skin.

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Baked French Toast with Fruit Topping


Active Time: 25 Minutes   
Yield: Serves 4
Genre : Breakfast



INGREDIENTS:
8 eggs
3 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoonsugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 slices dense-textured white sandwich bread or brioche, each 1 inch thick
8 tablespoons butter


For Topping:
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup blackberries
8 strawberries, stems removed and halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon sugar
Confectioners' sugar
maple syrup, warmed

DIRECTIONS

You will know that your Ex wants you back if you find him act like this:



Sometimes you fall into a relationship which never tends to end. But just because of some misunderstandings, if it falls, then it might hurt a lot. However, your ex-boyfriend might feel difficult to be away from you and might give some signs showing that he wants you back. Have a look at some of those signs that tell your ex wants you back.

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Friday, March 2, 2012

Lose your ugly Belly in 5 Tips

1.You Have To Decide

It all lies within your decision. Once you set your mind to it, it will only be a matter of a few months before you achieve your desired goal. Take a stand that you would not rest till you get in shape, and before you know it, you will have already lost that upsetting belly of yours.

2. Needs a Plan

Do not plan what you will eat and how much you will exercise. Plan what you will not eat! And also plan what form of exercise gives you pleasure. It can be aerobics, swimming, dancing, running, whatever. There are so many ways to lose belly fat. Choose the one that you find easy. Also, be realistic and patient. It takes time to get rid of that accumulated fat.

3. Now  It's the time to Act

Once you are all decided, start acting. It is okay to take baby steps. Give yourself a time limit by which you are to put your plan in full motion. And keep in mind that what is more important than falling off the wagon is getting back on it! Also, do not check your weight every day. Give a two week break to that.







4. Motivate

Every day tell yourself that you have arrived, and you are going in the right way. Pat yourself with every little achievement. Once you start losing that tummy, and people start to notice, you will be so motivated that you will always remain on the track of fitness.

5. Never Ever to compare

Every one is different, and so is everyone’s body. Do not compare your results to anyone else’s. Listen to your own body. You will be able to easily recognize what is right for you and what is not.
Being fit is one of the best feelings in the world. Your mood, your reaction to situations, your tendency to lash out, and so much more depends on how your body feels. It is your body, take good care of it!

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How to say I love you in 6 different ways >>>


1. Stamp it on a toast
Imagine the look on his face when he sees an ‘I heart you’ on his morning toast. You can use cookie cutters – the heart shaped ones – and press them perfectly on the bread and then pop it in the toaster. You can also buy a toast stamper with the ‘I love you’ message and surprise him.
2. Write it on a foggy mirror
After taking a shower, write ‘I Love You’ on the mirror. When he goes for a shower after you, your message will reach him and his heart just right.

3. Keep a card under his pillow
Write your message on a small piece of card and tuck it under his pillow. But keep it just so he sees something peeping out of his pillow, before he goes to sleep.

4. Send love messages to him at workYou will have to use business envelopes for this task. Write ‘I love you’ with a red lipstick on a plain sheet of paper, fold it accordingly and insert it into the envelope. Get it delivered to his office in the middle of the day.

5. Draw it on the window
Use your lipstick or a plastic crayon to draw the words on your window.



6. Try to be creativeSay it in different languages. Write it into a poem or even a haiku. If you want to be romantic, spell it out with rose petals on his or her bedroom floor. Write it in code, like a Vigènere cipher. Say it in little ways, like post-it notes in unexpected places, and express it in every way you can.



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