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3 Delicious Pork Chop Recipes We Bet You Haven’t Tried

Being one of the world’s most popular meat cuts, pork chops are easily available everywhere. They’re good whether you fry, bake or grill them. They’re the perfect combination of meat, fat and bone – all in one cut. If you are a fan of this cut, you’ll be an even bigger fan once you try these delicious pork chop recipes!

Chops in White Delight

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Grilled Potato Recipes That Are Absolutely A Must-Try

Admit it – we all love potatoes. They’re inexpensive, readily available and can be added to almost any type of dish. No wonder they’re delicious fresh off the grill, too! Whether you’re looking for a snack, an appetizer, a side dish or a light meal, these grilled potatoes recipes will satisfy your hunger!

Grilled Sweet Potato Rounds With Gorgonzola Dip

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5 Tips On How You Can Grill Like A Pro On A Rainy Day

When you love having barbecues in your backyard, chances are that you’ve experienced grilling in the rain. Unless it’s really heavy (too heavy for you to stop), there are a number of things you can do so that you can carry on cooking what’s on your grill. Better yet, you can come prepared – especially if you’re anticipating rain but still need to light your grill any way!

Here are some tips on how you can grill like a pro on a rainy day:

Find shelter

The most ideal thing to do is to create a permanently covered grilling station so that you can keep on cooking, no matter what the weather. But if this is not possible, there are temporary solutions you can try. Investing in a BBQ canopy or a retractable awning for your porch or patio is a good way to go.

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3 Slow Cooker Sauces That You Absolutely Must Try

Sauces impact a dish greatly. Even if your pasta is perfectly al dente or your meat is cooked to perfection, if your pasta sauce or the sipping sauce isn’t good, then the dish is no good. Cooking sauces using a slow cooker is ideal – the juices will come out and the flavors will blend perfectly. So the next time you’re in the mood for pasta, try any of these 3 slow cooker sauces!

Salsa A La Crock Pot

What you need:

  • 12 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 4 whole cloves garlic
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Cilantro for garnishing
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

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3 Mouth-Watering Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes To Try

If you ask people about what their go-to or comfort food is, many would surely answer “grilled cheese sandwich”. That’s not surprising, it’s a filling meal or snack by itself and it’s incredibly easy to prepare. And the best part is, it appeals to kids and adults alike. The next time you crave for one, make it even more appetizing and try these mouth-watering grilled cheese sandwich recipes!

Berry-Apple Grilled Cheese

What you need:

  • 8 slices bread
  • 8 slices cheese
  • 2 red apples, sliced thinly
  • 4 tablespoons cranberry sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)

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3 Must-Try Easy Soup Recipes Perfect for Your Barbecue Night

Soups are a great appetizer. Different types offer a variety of flavors and textures. More importantly, a bowl of healthy soup with legumes, vegetables and other fiber-rich ingredients nourish the body with essential nutrients. It has also been found that soup consumption helps maintain a healthy weight – according to a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, soup eaters have better overall eating habits and tend to weigh less compared to those who are not.

So on your next barbecue night, pair your steak with any of these 3 easy healthy soup recipes:

Thick and Creamy Potato Soup

What you need:

  • 6 cups mashed cooked potatoes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Delicious Spicy Grill Recipes For The Chili Lover

Did you know that eating spicy food provides you with plenty of health benefits? Not only does it improve your appetite but eating dishes that use chilli peppers is beneficial to relieving pain, to weight loss and even to heart health! So the next time you add a little excitement to your outdoor barbecue, serve any of these spicy grill recipes!

Grilled Sweet and Spicy Sticky Chicken Breasts

What you need:

  • 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, each sliced into large bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons chilli sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Book Review – Dana Carpender “How I Gave Up My Low-Fat Diet and Lost 40 Pounds”

After reading “Diabetes Solution” by Dr Bernstein we came across the name “Dana Carpender” and bought her 500 Low Carb recipes book. In a number of related books, we found that her book “How I gave up my low-fat diet and lost 40 pounds – and how you can too!” came highly recommended.

As a diabetic, I was sick of hypos and high sugar levels on a regular diet and ready to try Dr Bernstein’s suggestion of cutting down on the carbs, but didn’t even know where to start. I was also fed up with bland food, low fat meals and avoiding foods that I loved.

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3 Hot and Creamy Soups You’ll Fall In Love With

Regular consumption of soup benefits more than the taste buds. Because of its high water and fiber content, it helps flush out harmful toxins from the body without being hard on the stomach. This is also the reason why it’s an effective dish to help one lose weight – the water it contains helps one fill up quickly compared to other food.

So whether you’re aiming to shed some pounds or simply love soup, here are 3 creamy soups you’ll definitely fall in love with:

Cheesy Corn and Potato Chowder

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Delicious Asian Style Soup Recipes You Need To Try Now

If you’re fond of serving soup for lunch or dinner, forget the usual chicken or mushroom soup and try new flavors for a different dining experience. Asian style soups offer a different blend of flavors that go well with a lot of dishes. They’re generally healthier, too, usually with plenty of vegetables as ingredients.

Try these deliciouse Asian style soup recipes now:

Oriental Style Vermicelli Noodle Soup

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