Recipes From Cuisine: American
Cheesesteak Sandwich
A homemade cheesesteak sandwich is a healthier alternative to processed cold meats and a better value than most franchised sandwich shops where you get more bun than meat. When made with homemade bread or buns, there are no preservatives and less sodium. Another advantage to making your own Cheesesteak Sandwich ...
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Raisin Bread Recipe
Raisin bread is a popular breakfast sweet bread. A 1-inch (25mm) slice of this raisin bread recipe has about 155 calories. Add a tablespoon of your favorite jam or preserves and cup of coffee or tea for a quick Continental breakfast. A slice of raisin bread and jam has about ...
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Poultry Rub
A spicy poultry rub recipe for roasted, grilled, or BBQ chicken, turkey, duck. goose, and other poultry. Adjust ingredients to taste especially chili powder and cayenne pepper if you prefer milder or hotter flavor. This recipe makes about 3/4 cup (180 ml) of rub. Enough for 12 to 14 pound turkey, ...
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Buttermilk Buns and Dinner Rolls
Buttermilk gives breads, cakes, pancakes, and waffles a distinct flavor and texture. The self-life of buttermilk is about 2 weeks after opening. An alternative if you rarely use buttermilk is buttermilk powder. This short video explains the differences between fresh and powdered buttermilk. Buttermilk Buns and Dinner Rolls makes bakery quality, soft ...
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Easy Homemade Ginger Ale
Most commercially produced ginger ale’s are high in sugar and low in ginger and ginger flavor if they contain any real ginger at all. One national brand sold in the United States prominently states it is “Made from Real Ginger” on the front label. But just below made from real ginger is ...
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Buttermilk Chocolate Cake & Cupcakes
Buttermilk Chocolate Cake & Cupcakes is a simple recipe for a moist, tender, chocolatey buttermilk chocolate cake or cupcakes. Small cupcakes have about 120 calories per cupcake and 240 calories for large cupcakes. Nutrition values are for 1/12 of cake unfrosted. Frosting can add 200 to 300 calories. Instead of ...
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Fish Tacos
Fish tacos can be a healthier alternative to beef tacos. You can make them using corn or flour tortillas, lettuce or coleslaw, pan-fried, broiled or deep fried fish or seafood.Enjoy the with or without salsa, cheese, guacamole or sliced avocado. Nutrition values vary depending on the type of tortilla, fish ...
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Spicy White Bean and Chicken Chili
Spicy White Bean and Chicken Chili is a simple, delicious, and nutritious recipe high in fiber and protein, low in saturated fat, and healthier alternative to red meat chilis. As with any chili recipe, adjust the heat level to taste by using hotter or milder green or red chili peppers. ...
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Practically Perfect Popcorn
This simple method makes practically perfect popcorn with little or no unpopped kernels. Homemade popcorn is an easy, fresher, lower calorie alternative to microwave popcorn. Four cups of popcorn provides 7 grams of fiber. Eating popcorn without butter saves 100 calories or more per serving. An equivalent serving of air ...
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Italian-American Fried Eggplant Parmigiano
This version of Eggplant Parmigiano (aka parmigiana) is served by many Italian-American restaurants. The eggplant is breaded, fried and served with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese and a side of pasta with more marinara tomato sauce. You can substitute meat, fish or poultry for the pasta to reduce total carbohydrates ...
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