Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Cooking with the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer


It’s so easy to cook healthier and energy-giving meals when you have the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer. Now the juicer that we have seen on TV has a new twist; you don’t just “juice” with the Power Juicer but you can also “cook”.

But of course, cooking is a bit different with the Jack LaLanne juicer. When you find recipes for this power juicer, it is likely you will also find these familiar ingredients:
Jack LaLanne Power Juicer
Jack LaLanne Power Juicer
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       Apples – you will be surprised of the many everyday recipes you can make with apples! This fruit has no cholesterol and no fats which mean you can eat as much apples as you like. It is a great source of dietary fiber, water and lutein. It is a part of a healthy program for weight loss and a part of many Jack LaLanne recipes as well.
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      Carrots – this vegetable is rich in vitamin A, C and K plus nutrients like folate, phosphorus, potassium, lycopene, lutien and many more. It is important in developing healthy gums, teeth, nervous system, bones and cardiovascular system. It is one of the widely use vegetable in many Jack LaLanne recipes. 


              Spinach – while many scorn in drinking greens as juice, you may think twice when you find out that this is the best source of vitamin A, C and K plus offers a healthy supply of folate, potassium, iron and lutien. It is the best veggie to choose to improve vision, for a healthy immune system, healthy teeth, skin, gums, bones and cardiovascular system. Cooking with the Jack LaLanne juicer almost always adds a handful of spinach for the best tasting and healthiest natural juice of all.

Cooking with these ingredients is very popular when you use the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer. Here are two of the most favorite recipes you can find in the Jack LaLanne Recipe Book that comes with your purchase of the juicer.
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       Garden Vegetable Soup – you need 4 tomatoes, 2 cups of tomato juice from fresh tomatoes, 2 pieces or florets of cauliflower, half cup of spinach, a clove of garlic, 1 medium sized carrot, half bell pepper, a piece of fennel  and a sage leaf. Juice the tomato to yield 2 cups. Place all the other ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and creamy. Simmer the mixture in low heat and season with salt or pepper.
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            Carrot Ginger Soup – you need 2 cups of carrot juice, half cup of yoghurt 1 ½ teaspoon of ginger juice and black pepper. Use the Power Juicer to get carrot juice. All ingredients are placed in a bowl and chilled; you may add black pepper or salt to taste.

Here is a video you can watch:
 

You can get more Jack LaLanne’s recipes when you buy the Jack LaLanne’s Recipe for Healthy Living and you may also create your own homemade power juice recipes to share to the entire family. With the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer, you can enjoy being healthy and strong, and that’s what matters most. 

Monday, July 23, 2012

Using the Pizzazz Pizza Oven to Cook Chicken


Recently, I invited my daughter and her family to live in my place. To my enjoyment they said okay. I am doing this so I can gain admittance to my grandsons, two beautiful dogs, as well as the bonus of a Presto Pizzazz Pizza Oven. 
Pizzazz Pizza Oven
Presto Pizzazz Pizza Oven

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I’ve never noticed one, since I don't consume very much pizza unless somebody else cooks it. My grandson baked a handful of pizzas during his first night at my house and I got captivated. Not just because the frozen pizzas taste like they were delivered, but I also got some inspiration of what else I can bake using this Pizzazz pizza oven.

After a few days, I attempted to cook a couple of grilling recipes that I had. With a few tweaks the recipes had the same flavor, sometimes even tasting better than grilling. Using the Pizzazz pizza oven I was able to finish cooking dinner sooner than I expected.

You may want to try this recipe:


Chicken Strips (Grilled)

·         1 pound raw Chicken Strips

·         1 tablespoon Mrs Dash

·         quarter cup olive oil (virgin)

·         3 huge washed potatoes (each cut into 6 wedges)

·         2 medium sliced tomatoes

·         6-8 pieces of basil leaves (optional)

·         half cup of Parmesan cheese

There’s no necessity to pre-heat but you could spray some PAM on oven’s surface. With the use of 2 zip lock plastic bags, try to divide evenly the olive oil in them. For the first bag, put the chicken inside and zip it. With your hand, move around the chicken until every piece has been coated lightly. Open again the plastic bag then pour a handful of Mrs Dash, zip lock and do it again until such time that the chicken’s coated with spices. Open and start up the Pizzazz pizza oven and start to lay down the chicken.

In the second bag place the potato wedges then repeat similar procedure with the chicken. Make sure that every piece is covered with olive oil. Put them on the oven, skin’s side down. Perhaps, you may need to carefully place the potatoes on the oven, and then keep the covering balanced to make sure you cook it evenly. The chicken and potatoes will cook at similar time limit, around 5 to 7 minutes but that depends on the thickness of both. You don’t have to turn it upside down since the pizza oven heats up on both sides.

At 2 minutes prior to the first cooking is done, it’s time to put the tomatoes on top of the chicken that is being cooked on the oven. Better move a few other items to give some space for tomatoes; you can leave them in the oven once the potatoes’ ready and cooked. You might feel like using a piece of foil under the tomato slices especially when they’re juicy, this might create a bit of a mess on the countertop. Put a tomato slice and a handful of basil leaves, and then sprinkle cheese on top.

This makes a great tasting grilled chicken and potatoes dinner that can be made in minutes using the Pizzazz Pizza Oven.

Here is a Video of the Presto Pizzazz Pizza Oven:






Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Cooking with a Cuisinart GR– 4 Griddler


Do you know that even professional chefs use electric grills and griddles at work? The thought of only homeowners using a portable grill is old school, now even pros use them at restaurants, hotels, offices and large fast food chains to make grilling fast, easy and more efficiently. 
The Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler

The most popular electric grill by far is the Cuisinart GR -4 Griddler which is a 5 in 1 kitchen cooking appliance. It is 5 in 1 because you can use it for 5 different kinds and each one taking advantage of the Griddler’s amazing features. Here is how to cook with the Cuisinart Griddler:



1.      Contact grilling – grilling requires time and patience to cook meats in just the right tenderness and texture. Sometimes you need to use a contact grill like the Griddler to efficiently cook meats; it can cook even large portions of meat evenly on each side. You don’t need to constantly turn meats and check it if it burns. With the Cuisinart 5 in 1 you will get to prepare the rest of the meal in peace!

2.      A full grill – you can convert the Griddler into a large 20 square-foot inch grill where you can cook six medium hamburger patties and four large steak cuts. All you need to do is open the Griddler and let the sturdy handle act as support for the upper half of the grill. This is perfect when you are cooking dinner for an entire family of four or grilling for a party as well. 

3.      A full griddle – there are so many delicious treats you can cook with a full griddle. Imagine cooking six eggs sunny side up, four large pancakes and a dozen slice of bacon with just the right temperature. You can serve breakfast without breaking a sweat with the Cuisinart GR -4N 5-in-1Griddler

4.      A half grill/ half griddle – the ability to multitask is a skill that only great cooks have and you can practice this too with a half grill and a half griddle combination. Just replace the non-stick grill with the griddle counterpart (be sure to lock the plate into place) and cook whatever large or thin portions of food that you want to cook. You can cook steaks together with eggs, sausages and bacon. You may also cook seafood, fish and poultry as you cook grilled vegetables on the other half of the grill. Truly you can never find a more efficient kitchen appliance than the Cuisinart 5 in 1 Griddler. 

5.      A Panini maker – enjoy delicious and nutritious Panini sandwiches every time with the Cuisinart Griddler. Just set the dial in the lowest setting enough to heat bread and its contents for a perfect treat. Just make sure you remove any cheese dripping or crumbs the minute you’re done with Cuisinart scrapper tool. 

S  Here is a video you can watch:


Surely there is no other grill or griddle better than the Griddler by Cuisinart. You may check out product reviews online to see how owners have used their own Griddler to cook their everyday meals.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Why Purchase the DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Machine


There are coffee makers, drip coffee makers and there are espresso makers. The heart of every coffee drink is a full blend of espresso; it is the oomph in cappuccino drinks and the spirit of any latte coffee drink. When you use a high quality espresso machine, chances are you can make the best espresso brew and other type coffee beverages even at home.
DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Machine

If you are looking for an espresso machine at home or for your business, then you must consider purchasing the DeLonghi EC155 espresso maker; it is a coffee maker/espresso maker that will give you the best espresso brew every time. How is this possible?

Click Here for Good Prices on the Delonghi EC155 Espresso Maker

 

Check out these DeLonghi features in store for you:


•    The DeLonghi EC155 will brew ESE (easy serve espresso) pods or ground coffee. Its filter basket gives you the convenience of using coffee beans or ground coffee which is perfect for home or business use.

•    Has a 15 bar pump that will give your coffee batches consistency when it comes to temperature and blend.  The powerful pump also reduces the amount of time the machine has to prime-up; most traditional coffee makers would make you wait for minutes but this espresso machine lets you enjoy espressos and cappuccinos as soon as you want to.

•    The much-awaited rich crema will always be there when you brew espresso coffee with DeLonghi’s Sempre Crema Filter.

•    A convenient dial on the front of the machine is convenient access to control this espresso maker. This dial will tell you if water is already ready to brew and also to brew the next batch.

•    There is a convenient steam wand that will make steaming milk faster especially when you want a cup of cappuccino right away.

•    It is very easy to maintain and clean the DeLonghi EC155 espresso maker; it has a removable 35 oz reservoir for water, a drip tray and very easy to follow cleaning process that will reduce the time you need to clean the machine.

•    The machine has convenient indicator lights that tell you if the espresso maker is on and if the correct temperature is used to steam.

•    Has two separate thermostats that will ensure the correct temperature as you brew coffee and steam milk for lattes ad cappuccinos. The DeLonghi also comes in a stainless steel finish which is ideal for preventing scale-buildup. A stainless finish will also resist rusting, stains and odor as it is often used at home or in a business setting.

•    Unlike other espresso makers, the EC155 has a frothing attachment that will make cold milk instantly turn into foamy froth. Cappuccinos that you will be making with this espresso maker will truly rival designer coffee you buy from coffee shops.

•    The price is certainly what sets apart the DeLonghi EC155; it is the most practical espresso models around. Amazing features and affordable price makes this kitchen appliance a must buy.

Here is a video you can watch:


I hope you enjoyed this blog post on the DeLonghi EC155 espresso maker.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Ninja Blender 1100: What to Look for in a Blender?


Is this the first time you are going to purchase a blender or have you bought one before? This may have been the first time you are going to shop for a blender since you had one as a housewarming gift or a wedding present. So what makes a blender the best blender to choose? What do you look for in a blender? 
The Ninja 1100 Blender Series

The Ninja Blender 1100 is one of the most popular professional blenders to hit the market. This brand is seen in hotel chef’s kitchens, five star kitchens and even kitchens of famous chefs all around the world; and probably what makes the Ninja Blender the choice among all other brands is the blender’s extra tough motor base. 


Its durable motor does not only blend, cream, mix and puree foods; it is so tough it can crush ice cubes in just a matter of seconds. You will never have to worry about looking for crushed ice for making smoothies and ice creams, with the Ninja 1100 Blender; you will have instant ice cream even in the middle of the night!

Another notable factor to look for when shopping for a blender is its variety of attachments. The Ninja Blender is made up of a 72oz large pitcher enough to make smoothies and frozen drinks for the entire family; it also comes with a 40oz mixing bowl where you can make dough. Dough for breads, cookies, biscuits, pizza crusts and pretzels can be easily kneaded with the use of the large mixing bowl and the dough paddle or the dough blade. This amazing feature of the Ninja Blender saves you time in mixing dry and wet ingredients together for bread.

Other attachments that can help you make blending and mixing easier are pitcher and mixing bowl cover attachments, 4-blade attachments, 6-blade attachments and the dough station. All are dishwasher safe but are not microwavable. 

Shopping for the best blender? Surely you need a blender that is stylish and will look good in any type of kitchen design. The sleek black, white and grey colors of the Ninja Kitchen System can easily blend in any type of kitchen cabinetry color, lighting and kitchen motif. This is why it is chosen by most popular restaurants and five star kitchens; it fits any type of kitchen style and design. 

The price of the NinjaBlender 1100 series is also very practical. Imagine getting the blender base, the pitcher, mixing bowl, all the blade and paddle attachments and dough attachments for just $159.80. You will never find another deal online or in retail stores compared to this Ninja appliance. 

Aside from all the amazing pros of getting the Ninja Kitchen System 1100, it is backed with a 2 year limited warranty from the date of purchase. All the parts and attachments (even the motor base) are replaceable; you can order your parts and attachments online. Should you want to learn more about the Ninja Blender 1100 before you purchase, read reviews and customer testimonials online. 

Here's a pretty entertaining commercial for the Ninja Kitchen System for you to watch: 

I hope that you found the information about the Ninja Blender 1100 useful in deciding what blender to choose for your home.