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  Rich in fiber, vitamin C and potassium, fresh green beans is a favorite choice of every mom today. But kids often prefer to stay away from this naturally nutritious food. So here are four tasty preparations of green beans... -

Wondering what to do with the bulk of green beans lying in your refrigerator? Simple, just cut and toss the beans in a bowl, add some nuts and herbs, and blend in yummy green bean dressing and enjoy a salad that is light, healthy, and absolutely... -

Have you ever tried to cook green beans, crisp and tender, for your Green Bean Salad and then got disappointed when the beans came out overcooked or too chewy!  You are not the only one! If you want to make your perfect bowl of green bean salad ... -

“How to roast green coffee beans in oven - make your own coffee powder” such headings appeal to all coffee lovers. Many of us are anxious to have our cup of coffee from time to time and at times we do secretly nurse the desire to make our own coffee... -

Now, you can skip your trip to the nearest store and have roasted coffee beans whenever you feel like. Learning the process of how to roast green coffee beans gives you the opportunity to choose your own level of roasting and not relying on someone else.... -

Green beans are a great source of essential nutrients and are easily digestible.  They are good in any form. Although they are used fresh in most recipes, they can be dried and used in recipes too. Dehydrated beans last long enough that they can be availed... -

Its summer time again and you have farm fresh veggies all over the market…don’t you wish you could get these great vegetables all year round; well I do too and that’s why come summer you will find me frantically freezing whatever veggies and fruits I... -

There are about three methods of canning green beans. Canning the beans by pressure cooking, canning the beans without pressure cooking i.e canning beans by hot bath method.     The first step towards making canned... -

Green beans are good to eat and are healthy options for our everyday nutrition. Here are some great ways on how to use green beans for Thanksgiving and enjoying the special day with your friends and family. Green beans recipes are many – choose anyone... -

During summer we often buy lots of fresh green beans but are unable to use all such beans on that day or even the next day. In such a situation you need to know how to freeze fresh green beans, so that when you use them later, they are as fresh as you had... -

                           We all know that fresh green beans are best for summers. But before using, it is imperative to be aware of how do you blanch green beans. As we never eat green beans right away, blanching is needed to keep these... -

  Owing to the health benefits of green beans,  it is extensively used in Asian recipes. Green beans are rich in Vitamin 1, Vitamin K and manganese, and it also contains iron, folate, vitamin A, dietary fiber, riboflavin, copper, niacin and... -

Being a common and versatile vegetable, you can eat green peppers in so many ways. Here are some easy green pepper recipes you can try yourself at home. Green peppers stuffed with ground chicken or beef or lamb meat, is quite common and many of us had... -

Wondering  how to eat green vegetables ? These are few simple tips to savor the flavor of these healthy green vegetables . Cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, kale, asparagus, and cabbage…the green cover of nature... -

We all know that rice is an important part of Mexican cuisine . If you wish to learn about rice dishes, you will first have to learn how to eat arroz verde. This is one of the most popular and traditional rice green rice which is a staple food of all... -

Are you bored of trying out the same green salads again and again? Then here are few unique green salad ideas, which will help you to prepare a quick and tasty green salad within no time.   Picotica Salad : This salad is usually prepared... -

For coffee addicts like my mom, it is imperative that they have access to high quality and fresh coffee beans 24x7. So it was no wonder that when she came over for the first time to my place after my marriage I was frantic to get my hands on some good quality... -

It’s not just the incredible texture and taste of the dish, but  the wide array of ingredients that goes into  runner bean dressing that makes it so sumptuous. Runner beans may be the oft-ignored members of the bean family. However, that doesn’t... -

If you love eating beans of different types – here is a reason to celebrate the 3 rd  of July. Yes, its National Eat Beans day, which means it’s a day for having the best bean dishes. Restaurants and food joints gear up to celebrate it... -

Using wild garlic in his recipe is something that I enjoy doing. Within seconds you can rustle up some simple but amazing dishes.   Wild garlic looks a lot like spinach and it has got a of iron and vitamins in it, making it a very healthy snack.... -

We love to eat garlic for its aroma and health benefits, but we try to avoid as it leaves us with a  strong garlicky breath. You can definitely eat your favorite bulb anytime and anywhere, all you need to do is eat any of the 6 foods that can cure garlic... -

Darren McGrady, who has worked in the Royal kitchen, first for Queen Elizabeth II and, then, for Princess Diana (from 1993-97) has spilled the beans on most of the Royal Family’s idiosyncrasies regarding food and eating habits. His book, “eating Royally:... -

Garlic may keep the vampires away... but did you know that you also need to stay away from garlic, when it is rotten? Rotten garlic is a very unpleasant sight in itself and it can overpower your senses significantly. Therefore, here are some tips to... -

An easy alternative of roasting garlic is  steaming which takes just 10 minutes (compared to 60 minutes of roasting). Next time you do not have to wait for an hour for the last minute addition to any pasta - just steam the garlic. If you steam it well, you... -

  This article is to educate you about the top six foods to prevent cancer . Now, you only have to look through your refrigerator in order to reduce your risk of cancer. Most of the researches and studies organized on cancer clearly stated... -

  The new study urges you to " Go Yellow, Go Green- Vegetables are good for you" . The yellow and green vegetables are rich in antioxidants called alpha-carotene, which has been aiding in reducing the death rates over the last... -

You must have heard a lot of times how green is good for you, whether it is in the veggies, environment, or the color of your dress. But this New Year comes to you with some ‘black’ news! No cause for alarm though! Apparently, black is the new green as... -

Going green is not only good for your health but also for your planet and thereby your immediate environment. There are different ways to substitute greens for meat . By including more greens in your diet you find a way to simple wholesome nutrition, which... -

Before knowing about items green kitc hen must have , we should know what green kitchen is. Green kitchen is energy efficient kitchen and the design and green kitchen items help fight pollution, encourage... -

Often times we’re busy celebrating our thanks and forget to be mindful of our diets. Between stuffing, mashed potatoes and pecan pie, Thanksgiving often turns into a carbs-giving! A study done by the University of Toronto found that pairing pistachios with... -

    Love winter greens and get a healthy body  in winters – this is a mantra being followed by the health freaks of today’s world. As the world is slowly turning into vegetarianism, getting hold of a number of winter green recipe ideas is... -

  I don’t know why I crave for certain foods, but dishes with spicy green chilli seem to be high on my list recently.  Use diced green chilli as they add great flavor and you can sauté and stir, right before you are ready to serve.  ... -

  A recent health related study has reiterated the fact that oranges, dark green vegetables ensure longevity. While the benefits of consuming green leafy vegetables as well as fresh fruits have always been known to us, the... -

This mild masala paste, rich jewel-green in colour, is tangy with fresh mint and coriander leaves. It makes a wonderful addition to shrimp, poultry and vegetable dishes, especially those containing coconut milk, or as an addition to a simple dhal. ... -

  Green tomatoes can be used as widely as red tomatoes. So if you have surplus green tomatoes in your garden, do not worry, here are five ways to use green tomatoes .   Salads If you thought only red tomatoes can be used... -

  Green superfoods in your daily diet can make up for innumerable lifestyle related nutrient deficiencies. Green superfoods are the easiest and most convenient way of compensating for the heavy use of chemicals in order to grow vegetables... -

If you can learn how to can beans on your own, it can save you a lot of money. Green, Italian, Lima and Wax beans can be salted and easily stored fresh in canning jars and so, learning how to can beans can prove to be a rewarding experience. Pressure... -

If you loathe the sight of beans on your plate, then lima bean dressing might just leave you pleasantly surprised. There is absolutely nothing like a large bowl of lima bean salad tossed and drizzled with exciting dressing! All you need is a little... -

Looking for a substitute for meat? Try the Garbanzo beans. Commonly known as chickpeas, this is something that one can have in place of meat, as it is will work well for both the vegan and the diabetic. Garbanzo can be used in stews and pastas and other... -

Do you love Mexican cuisine and wish to learn some of their dishes? Start learning how to grow pinto beans first because these beans form the main ingredient of Mexican cuisine. No Mexican cuisine is said to be complete without the use of these beans. If you... -

Green beans often grow as runners or as a bush – these beans are thus referred to as pole beans. If you are growing pole beans at home, you need to learn how to stake pole beans so that you can grow them better. Pole beans are much preferred because it is... -

Many simple foods transform into exotic recipes once they enter Greece, for instance, the fritters turn into Tiganita, pasta becomes Pastitsio, and the humble fava beans become the KOUKIA, Greeks love eating Koukia or the Greek fava beans, and use it... -

Butter beans are a form of legumes that grow on a bush or as a climbing vine and if you are a first time grower you will be confused as to how and when to pick butter beans. Butter beans thrive in the sun and do not require any special care. They hardly... -

Lima bean This new world bean was named for lima, peru,   where it was found as early as 1500. there are two distinct varieties of lima- the baby lima and the Fordhook (which are not adult baby limas). Both are pale green, plump-bodied and have a slight... -

The Chinese  believe that Long Beans are a symbol of long life, owing to their length. As a result, it is a ritual to eat these beans on the occasion of the Chinese New Year. This year, the celebrations wil begin on January 23,  and there could not be a... -

  A black bean menu is ideal for all kinds of diets. Black beans are packed with fiber and protein, and cheap. Sometimes called the poor man's meat, they have been relished for centuries all over the world in a number of dishes. Here are... -

Blanched pole beans are pretty easy to make. Because of the tough pods pole beans needs to be blanched for longer times that any other green beans. Once you learn the right way to blanch the pole beans you will find that preparing it is an... -

What’s a great salad without a good dressing and every foodie worth his food knows how delectable mung bean dressing is. Rich, flavorful, and versatile, mung bean dressing spiced with herbs, spices and butter makes for totally sinful indulgence. Not... -

  Soya Bean Allergy commonly known as soy allergy is noticed when food products containing soy or food products that have been exposed to soya bean derivatives are ingested. Let us now find out the reasons for the allergy as... -

I didn’t mind learning how to eat kichiri all over again in Kabul. I thought to give it a try to find the difference between my much familiar Indian Khichdi with Afghan kichiri. Whenever we discussed food in Kabul, I was told that rice dishes are... -

Many Asian dishes use dried soy beans as one of the major ingredients. Along with being a flavor enhancer, you can use dried soy beans to reap the benefits of the various minerals and vitamins present in them. A high source of protein, vegans and... -

Mexican salad   Beans and corn salad, with Mexican hot pepper sauce and topped with tortilla chips.   Click here to read Complete Recipe I ngredients:   ½ cup boiled sweet corn kernels, ... -

As we roll into Thanksgiving I keep hearing how cranberry is so 2006 and that pomegranate is the new cranberry. I wonder if that will change up many Thanksgiving feasts. Even if pomegranate can't break the Turkey Day cranberry tradition it is... -

Campari stem tomatoes!   Aren't these gorgeous?  We can cook eat and talk tomatoes all year long.  Please join my Tomato Group here on iFood.TV www.ifood.tv/group/tomato_fest_2007_world_of_heirlooms   ... -

You might be surprised to hear that many of the salads served at the fancy restaurants are just fresh vegetables tossed with very basic dressings like vinegarates, and balsamic vinegar. Thus to make a salad dressing may not be as complex as it sounds. By... -

These 10 super-foods have been proven to be disease fighters and energy boosters. Be sure and include  them in your meals and get on the fast track to a super-healthy body. Lemons Why Are They so Healthy? -- ... -

Fusion menu refers to an innovative blend of bold flavors and unexpected ingredients. In simple words, fusion cuisine is prepared by combining different types of culinary concepts, giving rise to an all new approach towards cooking. While preparing fusion... -

Making healthy meal is not only a challenging job, it is also very difficult because while preparing meal for your family you need to prepare something that is tasty, healthy, and nutritious.  In such a scenario,  Healthy pasta meals are a perfect... -

Eating organic and staying healthy – is the latest buzz for this year. If you have some idea on the top 10 organic health food recipes , then you can easily go forward to prepare them at your kitchen and serve on the table for your family and guests.... -

So, the Thanksgiving Day is over and by now, you must be tired of eating all kinds of meat and spicy foods. As your stomach is looking for a change with something light but tastier, this is the right time to cure your festival food hangover with vegetables ... -

The world famous Greek-dish Gyros  will be unfamiliar to you until you know that its pronounced(“yee-ro”).Does it now a ring a bell? Even if not, gyro meat is typically a combination of pork, beef, lamb and chicken, pepped with spices and roasted on a... -

Wolfgang Puck has been the chef in charge of coordinating the menu at the official post-Academy Awards dinner for fourteen years. Every year he tempts the taste buds of Hollywood's elite and never fails to impress. The dinner is served to more than 1600... -

Is your child’s fussiness over lunch leaving out the essential dietary requirements behind? Then worry not for we have assembled a few exciting French school lunch ideas to ensure that your child draws maximum nourishment and taste from his lunch.... -

The following are typical items in a typical vegetarian Northern Karnataka meal : rotti   Badane kaayi gojju/enne-gai/tumbu-gai - Stuffed and/or sauteed Shenga / Ellu dry chutney in powder form - sometimes called hindi   ... -

Thanksgiving salads need to be unique and innovative! Any Thanksgiving meal is considered to be incomplete, until  perfect salads are served. You need to have some really innovative salad ideas which are not repetitive and are good to eat. Here are top... -

Potatoes with leg of lamb can get along like "ham and eggs" and; the right kind of cooking of both the meat and the potato can accentuate and at the same time blend the flavors so well that you will be left to wonder whether to bite into the... -

  Baby corn starters are delightful ways to begin either a formal dinner or a casual laidback brunch. Ifood presents to you some tasty baby corn starters which are sure to help you in impressing your guests. To know more about the... -

  Chromium is a vital trace mineral required by our body to maintain normal blood sugar, insulin, and cholesterol levels. Intake of food containing chromium is important to maintain nucleic acid metabolism. It is also an active... -

  Chromium is an essential trace mineral required by the body as it helps maintain normal carbohydrate and fat metabolism by regulating insulin metabolism. Adding Chromium Rich Foods to your child’s diet will also helps in nucleic acid... -

The cuisine of Kerala   is linked in all its richness to the history, geography and culture of the land. Most of the non-vegetarian dishes are spicy. Pachakam is a Malayalam word that means cooking food or meal.   ... -

Very Low Calorie Diet Menu , also referred to with the popular acronym VLCD is a part of the HCG weight loss therapy and forms an important aspect of it. It can be counted as the subordinate of HCG diet, making it effective and result oriented as HCG diet... -

Are you getting enough folate? We often hear that pregnant women need folic acid but what about the rest of us? Popeye was right! Eat your spinach! Physicians now prescribe diets rich in folate and folic acid , its... -

Greek cuisine shares characteristics with the cuisines of Italy, the Balkans, Turkey, and the Levant. Contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of olive oil, vegetables and herbs, grains and bread, wine, fish, and various meats, including poultry, rabbit and... -

Dinner menu for  Chinese New Year  is a healthy, delicious and interesting assortment of some great dishes using the best of herbs and spices. Here are some interesting Chinese dinner delicacies which you can prepare on New Year and offer a treat... -

 "3-Sisters" the perfect trio for a Fall meal. Planted -  Corn, Corn Field Beans and a variety of Winter Squashes along with a cover crop/"living mulch" of mustard in a mound/circle pattern.  ... -

               INDIAN BREADS ROTI the most basic food of India is a fascinating subject. The Indian bread is made of basic ingredients as grains, salt and water, yet they have tremendous... -

Low calorie diet menu is your ultimate answer to shed off pounds without toiling hard on the treadmill. Designed in a way to curb one’s calorie consumption, a low calorie diet menu allows you to indulge in low-calorie diet fare without compromising on... -

Even the simple and easy pork casserole dishes are filled with flavor and delight. Ifood offers you some tasty, but quick pork casserole ideas. Read this write up to know how delightful these easy pork casserole ideas can be...   ... -

  Easter is all about  Easter foods  and the spirit of Easter celebrations with family and friends. Easter food is also special since the winter just elapsed and lent just got over so savoring good food during Easter became a primary means... -

Ever done something that was a real success, but then lived to regret it? Well, actually that is pretty much the story of some cocktail lamb samosas that I had made last year. They were pretty good but a lot of effort. The number of potlucks that I get called... -

  Thanksgiving is coming up and so is the season of mouthwatering dishes. It may sometimes be difficult for health conscious people to resist tempting and delicious dishes. But, this time, they need not have to worry... -

Are you looking for various Breast Cancer Foods to Eat? Well, in this article you will find details of the foods which you can add to your diet while fighting breast cancer.   Breast cancer is the most common malignancy afflicting... -

Tex Mex menu items are a culinary creation formed from a fusion of two cultures; Mexico and America. Tex Mex cuisine is popular in the southern state of Texas but the unique preparation style and flavor makes it one of the most craved for cuisines.... -

Chinese Food Therapy advocates balanced eating and curing illness from natural foods and herbs. Chinese people are known to use food as a first line of treatment so they also have devised a unique food therapy to cure obesity and help loose weight. In the... -

Power Super foods should make up a large part of your diet. The more you eat these better your body will improve in overall health, and you will automatically feel a boost in your energy as well.   Goji Berries Why ... -

  A high fiber menu is for health conscious people. A diet rich in fiber is fulfilling and nutritious and also helps in keeping your digestive tract in order. So if you have somebody at home or a guest coming over who are into high fiber diet... -

There is nothing more comforting than sipping a bowl of steaming hot soup in the cosy comfort of your home, while watching the outside world freeze to death. With the Fall right upon us, here is a list of top 6 soups to beat the cold weather. These soups are... -

Detoxification, or removal of harmful toxins from the body is necessary to ensure good functioning of your body organs and to ensure overall well being. Foods that detox naturally are a much safer and cheaper way to remove these toxins from your body rather... -

If you are planning to serve a chicken meal to your guests coming over for dinner, it may be helpful to know what are the best side dishes for chicken! Read on to understand what goes well as side dishes in different cuisines.     ... -

Enjoy the well-rounded flavor of okra with these inspiring okra dressing that is sure to get you drooling for some more. If the ho-hum around okra has you reaching out for the meat and fish, then here is an out-of-the-ordinary way to relish your... -

Though burger, pizza, and other junk foods are tasty but are not healthy good  for lunch. Healthy lunch foods are important to provide proper nutrition and to boost your energy in the afternoon. Plus taking healthy lunch   ... -

Mexican pocket dishes can be termed as a popular wrap-up of the diverse Mexican cuisine . The handy “pocket-pies” or the tortillas come into the picture yet again to give a nice wrap-around for the enchiladas. What are enchiladas and how to eat... -

If you think that beets are meant only to be used in salads then its time to enhance your culinary knowledge about this blood red vegetable. If you are wondering what could possibly be cooked with the humble beet, then this article Eat Beets To Beat Winter... -

Spring parties are ideal scenarios for people who love to show off their culinary and hosting skills. Planning spring party food items is as exciting and fun as enjoying the party. There is a delight in finding the right food items that gel with the mood,... -

Its common knowledge that fava beans are nutritious. These are great addition to a wide variety of dishes. I like eating fava beans for its distinct flavor and creamy texture. My favorite is eating fava beans with rice, potatoes and bread. ... -