No matter what it is, you can find it online. I begin All The Best Recipes a while ago, and have found no end of content to post. With many projects on the back burner, it is hard to keep up with this blog. it makes me a bit in Adsense, but is really a labor of love.

What I have learned on the web has been essential to building a good web presence. If you can’t find it on the web, it prolly don’t exist. Read how to find what you need, what to look for, and where to find it in this interesting article.

Peace,

Charlie~

Kael Geary

For everyone who has ever stared at a package of chicken at four oclock in the afternoon trying to figure out what to do with it for dinner, there is another option besides dousing it in bottled bbq sauce or lugging out the same old cookbooks. The option that is becoming increasingly popular with cooks everywhere is to turn to online recipes. By spending just a few minutes on sites like www.online-recipes.org, a cook can quickly find a way to make that chicken appealing.

As a matter of fact Nielsens NetRatings, determined that the most popular food related activity online is searching for recipes. Of all the people who shop online, at least 60% of them also use recipe sites to find online recipes. The trend is moving from cookbooks to online recipes. Many people have a computer nearby or in their kitchen and using it to find recipes is smart and convenient.

There are several benefits of using websites dedicated to online recipes for day to day cooking:

* There are thousands of recipes to choose from instead of just the few in a cookbook * The recipes are often submitted to the sites by everyday cooks who use the recipes often, therefore its easy to find family friendly recipes - very important for the family cook staring at the chicken at four oclock in the afternoon * The recipes are free * Many sites allow ratings and comments on the recipes that are submitted. Those who have tried the recipes can make comments and suggestions that are helpful when choosing a recipe * Some sites for online recipes allow the user to search by ingredients - so if along with that chicken there are fresh mushrooms and scallions in the refrigerator also, a recipe can be found using all ingredients * Some sites allow the number of servings a recipe produces to be adjusted and then the ingredients are automatically changed accordingly, something no cookbook could ever do * In addition to recipes, sites for online recipes usually have cooking tips, food definitions (need to know what paella is?) cooking method explanations (how do you blanch a green bean?) and helpful information for amateur cooks * Searching by categories such as Mexican, Kid Friendly, Diabetic, etc. is a feature many online sites have - searching in a category can save a lot of time * Some sites have a shopping list feature - the ingredients for a recipe or several recipes can be listed and printed out to take to the store

In addition to getting day to day recipes from online recipe sites, these sites are very helpful when planning a special occasion meal. With the holidays quickly approaching, choosing to plan a meal using recipes found online can save a lot of time. www.online-recipes.org can help with this task. By searching for recipes for turkey, sweet potatoes, kugel, latkes, lasagna, fish, side dishes and more, an entire holiday meal of recipes can be found in a short period of time. A word of caution - new recipes should be tried once before serving them to guests. Nobody likes a dry kugel.

In addition to helping cooks find new recipes, these sites also allow home cooks to share their recipes with the world. There is a growing trend for cooks to put their recipes online, sharing generations old or new recipes with others. Many people who have been looking for a recipe just like their great-grandmothers lost applesauce cake recipe now have a resource to find it or one that is at least very similar.

Find more recipe information at this Online Recips website

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Seems like I am always fighting the battle of the bulge. Perhaps it is because I spend so much time at the computer, I am an old Curmudgeon, and exercise to me is walking to the store to get a pack of smokes and six beers. Regardless, I enjoy food very much, and indulge myself more than I should. My Rosie harps on me for being such a sedentary old fool, and I suppose she is right. So she is always giving me new recipes to try. This recipe is one that I am glad she asked me to make.

This is more of a soup than a chowder. it is definitely comfort food, and takes a while to prepare. The results are well worth it.

Enjoy…

Peace,

Charlie~

Cheddar Chowder

2 cups boiling water
2 cups 15 milk
2 cups diced potatoes (one large is enough)
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 cup chopped cauliflower
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp celery seed
2 TBS low fat margarine
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups low fat sharp cheddar
1 cup diced lean ham

In 8 quart stockpot, bring 2 cups water to a rolling boil. Add potatoes, caulifolwer, celery, onions and S&P to boiling water. Cover, cook on medium high for about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt margarine in a medium sized sauce pan, then add flour. Add milk slowly and whisk thoroughly to combine ingredients. Allow to thicken, and add to the vegetable mixture. Stir in cheddar cheese slowly until melted, add ham cubes. Stir and reheat mixture, never allowing to come to a boil.

Prep time was about an hour start to finish. Serve immediately with a small side salad and Texas toast. This is serious food, kiddies…

About 222 calories, 8.5 fat grams, 19 grams carbs, and 18 grams protein.

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It seems like every spring, I get the craving for a big pitcher of Sangria. When I lived in California, it was not unusual to have Sangria quite often. Being in a wine making region, and with an abundance of citrus fruit around, it was pretty easy to throw a big pitcher together and while away a sunny afternoon with BBQ and friends.

For some reason, Sangria is not as popular in my neck of the woods. So sad. Following is a recipe that has my own personal touch on it. Be sure to make the base Sangria the night before any big occasion, and add the ginger ale just before serving at table.

Enjoy…

Peace,

Charlie~

Charlie’s Springtime Sangria

* 1/2 cup Captain Morgan’s Rum
* 1/4 cup lemon juice
* 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate
* 1/3 cup orange juice
* 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine
* 1/2 cup Peach Schnapps
* 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
* 1 orange, sliced into rounds
* 1 lime, sliced into rounds
* 8 to 12 Bing cherries
* 2 cups ginger ale

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the rum, lemon juice, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, red wine, and peach schnapps. Float slices of lemon, orange and lime, and Bing cherries in the mixture. Refrigerate overnight. Add cold ginger ale just before serving.

This will serve four people. OTOH, I have never found it to be enough for four people…

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