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		<title>Chicken Casserole Recipe</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:02:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chicken is a very useful ingredient in casseroles. For chicken casseroles, the way the chicken is cooked does not really matter, which makes it a great dish for using leftovers. The base of a casserole, depending on where the recipe originates, may use a creamy sauce or canned soup for holding everything together. Another variation [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chicken is a very useful ingredient in casseroles. For chicken casseroles, the way the chicken is cooked does not really matter, which makes it a great dish for using leftovers. The base of a casserole, depending on where the recipe originates, may use a creamy sauce or canned soup for holding everything together. Another variation is an egg and milk mixture that once baked, will cook up with a consistency like a quiche.</p>
<p>Some popular chicken casserole recipes are those that are served for breakfast. Often leftovers from dinner the night before make a great brunch for the next afternoon. One such recipe is a cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole. Simply layer the ingredients in an oven safe dish, pour an egg and milk mixture over the top, bake, and in no time at all breakfast is served.</p>
<p>Other popular chicken casserole recipes are those that incorporate Mexican ingredients. Chicken, tortillas, cheese, and chilies come together with a red sauce to create a boldly flavored chicken enchilada casserole. Another south of the border favorite is the southwestern rice and chicken casserole. Rice, black beans, chicken, corn, salsa, and various seasonings are topped with cheese and baked until everything has melted together. This casserole is great served with tortilla chips or Mexican cornbread.</p>
<p>Many chicken casseroles that use pasta tend to be Italian. These dishes are packed with robust tomato sauces and a lot of cheese. Lasagna is one of the oldest forms of casseroles, and it is commonly made with veal or beef. However, for a lighter twist use chicken instead. Pasta of any kind can be used to make a casserole. Usually these types of casseroles will hold together with the cheese and sauce alone.</p>
<p>From Mexico to Italy, the list of chicken casserole recipes is endless. With a little creativity and thought, there is a wide array of ingredient combinations that can be used to create the perfect chicken casserole. Easy, quick, and nutritious, a chicken casserole is a one dish meal that is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.</p>
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		<title>How big is a serving size?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is our most frequently asked question. All recipes specify the number of servings per recipe just under the recipe, in red text. If a recipe serves 6, then a serving size would be 1/6 of the total amount. An exact measurement is not easy to specify because your finished product may be different in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is our most frequently asked question. All recipes specify the number of servings per recipe just under the recipe, in red text. If a recipe serves 6, then a serving size would be 1/6 of the total amount. An exact measurement is not easy to specify because your finished product may be different in volume than ours, depending on how long it was cooked or your method of preparation. This is standard in all cookbooks and recipe resources. We also use a Weight Watchers points calculator to find the points values for our recipes. We enter the total calories and fat grams per serving, and fiber grams (up to 4 grams) to get the Weight Watchers points total. </p>
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		<title>Where to Find Good Recipes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One reason people love the internet is due to the incredibly quick and pain-free way you can access information. Within seconds, you can access a wealth of information regarding almost any topic imaginable. While the majority of us don&#8217;t utilize the internet for heavy duty research, one way almost anyone can enjoy the convenience and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One reason people love the internet is due to the incredibly quick and pain-free way you can access information. Within seconds, you can access a wealth of information regarding almost any topic imaginable. While the majority of us don&#8217;t utilize the internet for heavy duty research, one way almost anyone can enjoy the convenience and power of the internet is by locating free online recipes.</p>
<p>Without a doubt the free online recipes are extremely handy because you can pull up a recipe in a matter of seconds. While many use a search engine like Google, most people often have their preferred recipe websites that include vast databases of recipes. Simply input a key word or keyword phrase like &#8220;chili&#8221; or &#8220;chicken soup&#8221; and you will generally find several to dozens of flavorful recipes.</p>
<p>In addition to being easy to access, a lot of recipe websites are full of people that enjoy cooking, have their own favorite recipes and enjoy adding recipes to the database for others to use. These community recipe websites are an excellent way to share knowledge. In addition, the majority of recipe websites offer those that use recipes on the board to add comments. So whether you like a recipe or you didn&#8217;t like it, you can easily share your comments with others. This is a great way to try out a recipe (especially if many people liked it) or avoid it the recipe if it received bad reviews.</p>
<p>In addition to being able to read recipes on your computer screen, many cooks take it one step further- they print out their favorite recipes. It is extremely easy to print out recipes and many free online recipe sites offer the option of special recipe formatted files which make it a snap to print out your favorite recipes. This way you no longer have to worry about ruining the recipe card while you cook or misplacing it. If you spill something on it, you can effortlessly print it out again.</p>
<p>Free online recipe web sites are perhaps the quickest way to locate new recipes, read reviews, and chat about the latest or best techniques on cooking and sharing with the world your favorite or time honored family recipe. Free online recipe websites are definitely the ultimate home recipe box.</p>
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		<title>Things You Need To Know When Preparing Low Cholesterol Recipes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having high blood cholesterol levels seriously endangers one&#8217;s health. People with high blood cholesterol levels are exposed to many illnesses, including cardio-vascular disease, gastro-intestinal disorders, kidney failure and even cancer. There are many factors that contribute to the accumulation of cholesterol inside the body: age, gender, genetic heritage, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, inappropriate diet, smoking, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Having high blood cholesterol levels seriously endangers one&#8217;s health. People with high blood cholesterol levels are exposed to many illnesses, including cardio-vascular disease, gastro-intestinal disorders, kidney failure and even cancer. There are many factors that contribute to the accumulation of cholesterol inside the body: age, gender, genetic heritage, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, inappropriate diet, smoking, and alcohol. Although you can&#8217;t change some factors that enable the accumulation of cholesterol inside the body, by quitting smoking, by avoiding the consumption of alcohol, by following a healthy diet and by exercising regularly, you will be able to reduce blood cholesterol deposits and hence, minimize the risk of heart disease.</p>
<p>There are two main types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein, also referred to as &#8221;bad cholesterol&#8221; and high-density lipoprotein, also called &#8221;good cholesterol&#8221;. Excessive body accumulation of bad cholesterol is very harmful. Bad cholesterol sticks to the inner walls of arteries, forming plaque and blocking the normal blood flow. If this type of cholesterol clogs the coronary arteries, there is a high risk of heart disease. Good cholesterol collects low-density lipoprotein in the bloodstream and brings it to the liver, where it is broken down into other substances. It is desirable to have high levels of good cholesterol and low levels of bad cholesterol inside the organism, in order to maintain good health.</p>
<p>You can raise the levels of good cholesterol and reduce bad cholesterol values by following a good diet. Low cholesterol recipes should be preferred over fast food or processed supermarket foods. Low cholesterol recipes should contain small amounts of saturated fat rich foods (meats, dairy products, eggs), as they are very harmful to the body. Low cholesterol recipes should include plenty of vegetables and fruits, as they are rich in fibers, vitamins and minerals. Fresh fruits also contain natural anti-oxidants, which decongest the arteries clogged with cholesterol.</p>
<p>A good low cholesterol recipe should replace regular cooking oil with olive oil. Also, you should replace butter with vegetal margarine when preparing your low cholesterol recipes. It is best to avoid frying your food and therefore consider boiling, broiling, baking, roasting or steaming it instead. This way you will be able to reduce the intake of cholesterol and fat with your meals. Try to reduce the amount of simple carbohydrates (sweets) in your low cholesterol recipes and include more complex carbohydrate-rich foods in your diet: pasta, whole wheat products, rice, beans, dried peas and sweet potatoes.</p>
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