By Queenie1
This is a very simple, easy to do recipe! It’s one of my family’s favorite recipes! Even my ex-husband commented this was one of his favorites.
You need to go to a farmers market, a food stand or else a grocery store and purchase some smaller zucchini’s no longer than 15 inches. If you have 6 adults eating then you will need only 3 zucchinis and less if you have small children but they are also good warmed up later for another meal. Take the zucchini home and wash them off. You will need to cut the zucchini lengthwise in half. One half can feed one adult or be cut into smaller pieces for children so that will help estimate how many zucchini’s you need to purchase for your family.
Take a spoon and scoop out the zucchini centers of the zucchini halves to make the long zucchini’s look like little boats. Put the scooped zucchini pieces into a bowel and cut into smaller pieces to use in the recipe.
Fry about 1 LB of hamburger with 1 Spanish onion. Drain the fat from the hamburger.
Get a 16-oz can of tomato or spaghetti sauce to add to the hamburger and onions. Now simmer on medium heat and add the scooped zucchini pieces so they soften. Cook for 10-20 min until the zucchini pieces are soft.
While this is cooking get some mozzarella cheese and grate it until you have about ½ - 1 cup.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and take a cookie sheet to put the zucchini boat shells on. When the mixture of hamburger, onions, zucchini pieces are soft scoop the mixture into the zucchini boat shells until higher than the sides of the boat. It’s okay to be rounded up high in the center of the boat. Take some of the grated mozzarella to sprinkle on top of the zucchini boats. Bake for 30 – 40 min until the outside zucchini boat shell is tender so you can eat it like a squash.
This is a great way to feed a family a low fat meal like pizza without the flour. It’s also good for vegetarians too if you just substitute the meat for something that you can eat.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Grill Accessories For Easy Grilling
May 31, 2009, 12:15 am | visits: 57 | wordcount: 579
By Shari Hearn
Grilling your food on an outdoor barbecue can be one of the easiest ways to cook food. But, without a few simple grill accessories, it can also be one of the most frustrating ways to cook food. Below are a few must-have accessories for your grill to make your backyard cookout a snap. Grill Of course, to grill food outdoors you need something to grill the food on. Most people would agree that a charcoal grill produces better-tasting food. But, a gas grill is so much more convenient. If you have a gas grill, but want some of that charcoal-grilled flavor, you can add soaked flavored wood chips to a smoker box or foil pouch with holes and sit it directly over the flames. Fire Starter Although charcoal grills produce incredible-tasting food, it can be a bit frustrating trying to light the coals. Most people either use easy-lighting charcoal, or douse the charcoal with lighter fluid. What you have to remember is that you have to allow time for the lighter fluid to burn off before putting your food on the grill or your food could have an unpleasant lighter fluid taste. An easy way to eliminate lighter fluid is to use either a grill chimney or electric charcoal starter. A grill chimney is one grill accessory you shouldn't be without. It's a metal container which allows you to light the briquettes outside of the grill with no fluid, and then transfer the briquettes to the grill when they're ready. Another option is an electric charcoal starter, which are like big prongs you plug in and stick in with your coals while inside the grill. The electric coil heats up the coals, starting them on fire. You do need to have an electrical outlet handy, but it works pretty well. Grill Utensils Resist the temptation to use your indoor utensils on your grill. Why? Because the handles are usually shorter, thus forcing your hands over the flames and heat while you're turning your food items. You can usually get an inexpensive set of 3 or 4 utensils, which include a fork, spatula and tongs. Grill Wok Once you start using a gill wok, you'll be using it all the time. A grill wok is a large heavy-duty steel basket with holes on the bottom and sides, which sits on top of your grill grid. It's great for vegetables, shrimp, cut-up chicken, or a combination of meat and vegetables. It allows you to cook cut-up vegetables and meat without fear of the pieces falling through the grid. Aluminum Foil Aluminum foil is a must when you're cooking outdoors on the grill, so be sure to have plenty handy. Many outdoor cooks prepare a variety of grilled dishes using aluminum foil packets. And, aluminum foil can also be used to clean the grid. Just take a sheet of aluminum foil, crumple it into a ball and you can use it to scrape off food on the cooking grid. When using aluminum foil for cooking, do remember that food can stick to aluminum, so you may need to open the packets from time to time while cooking to stir the food around to prevent sticking. Fire Extinguisher Remember, you're cooking with fire. So, for safety sake, it's good to have a small fire extinguisher handy just in case something happens and the fire gets out of hand. It's also good to follow safety rules while cooking outdoors, which means never cook with a fire outdoors if it's really windy. And, never leave a fire unattended.
Shari Hearn is a writer and creator of Your Backyard World, where you'll find more information on backyard cooking.
Source:www.isnare.com
By Shari Hearn
Grilling your food on an outdoor barbecue can be one of the easiest ways to cook food. But, without a few simple grill accessories, it can also be one of the most frustrating ways to cook food. Below are a few must-have accessories for your grill to make your backyard cookout a snap. Grill Of course, to grill food outdoors you need something to grill the food on. Most people would agree that a charcoal grill produces better-tasting food. But, a gas grill is so much more convenient. If you have a gas grill, but want some of that charcoal-grilled flavor, you can add soaked flavored wood chips to a smoker box or foil pouch with holes and sit it directly over the flames. Fire Starter Although charcoal grills produce incredible-tasting food, it can be a bit frustrating trying to light the coals. Most people either use easy-lighting charcoal, or douse the charcoal with lighter fluid. What you have to remember is that you have to allow time for the lighter fluid to burn off before putting your food on the grill or your food could have an unpleasant lighter fluid taste. An easy way to eliminate lighter fluid is to use either a grill chimney or electric charcoal starter. A grill chimney is one grill accessory you shouldn't be without. It's a metal container which allows you to light the briquettes outside of the grill with no fluid, and then transfer the briquettes to the grill when they're ready. Another option is an electric charcoal starter, which are like big prongs you plug in and stick in with your coals while inside the grill. The electric coil heats up the coals, starting them on fire. You do need to have an electrical outlet handy, but it works pretty well. Grill Utensils Resist the temptation to use your indoor utensils on your grill. Why? Because the handles are usually shorter, thus forcing your hands over the flames and heat while you're turning your food items. You can usually get an inexpensive set of 3 or 4 utensils, which include a fork, spatula and tongs. Grill Wok Once you start using a gill wok, you'll be using it all the time. A grill wok is a large heavy-duty steel basket with holes on the bottom and sides, which sits on top of your grill grid. It's great for vegetables, shrimp, cut-up chicken, or a combination of meat and vegetables. It allows you to cook cut-up vegetables and meat without fear of the pieces falling through the grid. Aluminum Foil Aluminum foil is a must when you're cooking outdoors on the grill, so be sure to have plenty handy. Many outdoor cooks prepare a variety of grilled dishes using aluminum foil packets. And, aluminum foil can also be used to clean the grid. Just take a sheet of aluminum foil, crumple it into a ball and you can use it to scrape off food on the cooking grid. When using aluminum foil for cooking, do remember that food can stick to aluminum, so you may need to open the packets from time to time while cooking to stir the food around to prevent sticking. Fire Extinguisher Remember, you're cooking with fire. So, for safety sake, it's good to have a small fire extinguisher handy just in case something happens and the fire gets out of hand. It's also good to follow safety rules while cooking outdoors, which means never cook with a fire outdoors if it's really windy. And, never leave a fire unattended.
Shari Hearn is a writer and creator of Your Backyard World, where you'll find more information on backyard cooking.
Source:www.isnare.com
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Different Outdoor Cookers
August 6, 2009, 9:28 am | visits: 6 | wordcount: 589
By David H. Urmann
Cooking outdoors is a good way to socialize and bond with the whole family of friends. There are many cooking equipment made especially for outdoor use. Cooking food outdoors is a welcome change away from the confines of your kitchen. The basic kitchen utensils can still be used but there are cookers made specifically for outdoors. There are several kinds of outdoor cookers available to make outdoor cooking comfortable and fun at the same time. The tasty recipes which may be set off in the open field seem helpless without proper cooking tools. Barbeques and grilled food are the most common food cooked outdoors. Take a look at the different equipment you bring outside for your cooking session with friends and family. Single Burner Cooker This kind of cooker is appropriate for small groups and families. This is a basic cooker that contains a hose, a burner, and a regulator. The regulator is responsible for fast and comfortable adjustments. The burner section is big to allow users to put huge pans and pots. Single burner cookers are generally small and portable so that they can be carried to any place. it can be brought along in hunting and fishing trips. You could immediately cook your catch to capture the freshness of your food. It can also be brought in the backyard to camp overnight with your family. Double Burner Cooker This type of outdoor cookers is perfect for a bigger group of people and many families. The cookers are provided with one hose, two large burners, and a regulator for simple adjustment. The benefit of two burners permits the user to cook huge meals in less time. Two different meals can be cooked simultaneously. The huge pots and pans can be placed on the big burners. These cookers are handy which can be brought on weekend hangouts or week long fishing tours. Triple Burner Cooker It has three burners, and this means that it can prepare three different meals at the same time. This is very useful when cooking for a big group or large gathering. It is often used in parties or any social gathering. These cookers come conveniently with brass regulators. This makes simple and fast alterations. The same with the usual outdoor cookers, these equipments may also be brought along hangouts or can be utilized for cooking in the backyard. It may be a bit bulky but it can be loaded on a truck or big car. In addition, the outdoor cookers are offered with handy burners. These are truly perfect for almost all kinds of cookers. These involve crawfish boiling cookers, fish cookers, fish frying rigs, and seafood boiling burners. The equipments utilized in outdoor cooking are the suitable medium for tailgaters. The basic ones are created of strong steel with settled designs, high pressure regulators and hoses, cast iron burners, movable flame switches and the most significant point is that they are simple to prepare. Outdoor cookers with folded stands may also be acquired by a person for comfortable storage. Great features of outdoor cookers supplement the outdoor dishes. These adaptable cookers will also assist the cookers to fry, grill, barbeque, boil, and smoke the meal while putting a special ingredient to each dish. Having a camping or an excursion outside is one of the favorite past time of many people. So, different outdoor cookers are purchased depending on the largeness of the family members or friends that will eat the dishes. These cookers really benefit all especially when cooking outside. Therefore, it is better to choose a burner that is heavy duty to last for a long time.
For more information on Plastic Egg Cookers and Best Egg Recipesplease visit our website.
Source:www.isnare.com
By David H. Urmann
Cooking outdoors is a good way to socialize and bond with the whole family of friends. There are many cooking equipment made especially for outdoor use. Cooking food outdoors is a welcome change away from the confines of your kitchen. The basic kitchen utensils can still be used but there are cookers made specifically for outdoors. There are several kinds of outdoor cookers available to make outdoor cooking comfortable and fun at the same time. The tasty recipes which may be set off in the open field seem helpless without proper cooking tools. Barbeques and grilled food are the most common food cooked outdoors. Take a look at the different equipment you bring outside for your cooking session with friends and family. Single Burner Cooker This kind of cooker is appropriate for small groups and families. This is a basic cooker that contains a hose, a burner, and a regulator. The regulator is responsible for fast and comfortable adjustments. The burner section is big to allow users to put huge pans and pots. Single burner cookers are generally small and portable so that they can be carried to any place. it can be brought along in hunting and fishing trips. You could immediately cook your catch to capture the freshness of your food. It can also be brought in the backyard to camp overnight with your family. Double Burner Cooker This type of outdoor cookers is perfect for a bigger group of people and many families. The cookers are provided with one hose, two large burners, and a regulator for simple adjustment. The benefit of two burners permits the user to cook huge meals in less time. Two different meals can be cooked simultaneously. The huge pots and pans can be placed on the big burners. These cookers are handy which can be brought on weekend hangouts or week long fishing tours. Triple Burner Cooker It has three burners, and this means that it can prepare three different meals at the same time. This is very useful when cooking for a big group or large gathering. It is often used in parties or any social gathering. These cookers come conveniently with brass regulators. This makes simple and fast alterations. The same with the usual outdoor cookers, these equipments may also be brought along hangouts or can be utilized for cooking in the backyard. It may be a bit bulky but it can be loaded on a truck or big car. In addition, the outdoor cookers are offered with handy burners. These are truly perfect for almost all kinds of cookers. These involve crawfish boiling cookers, fish cookers, fish frying rigs, and seafood boiling burners. The equipments utilized in outdoor cooking are the suitable medium for tailgaters. The basic ones are created of strong steel with settled designs, high pressure regulators and hoses, cast iron burners, movable flame switches and the most significant point is that they are simple to prepare. Outdoor cookers with folded stands may also be acquired by a person for comfortable storage. Great features of outdoor cookers supplement the outdoor dishes. These adaptable cookers will also assist the cookers to fry, grill, barbeque, boil, and smoke the meal while putting a special ingredient to each dish. Having a camping or an excursion outside is one of the favorite past time of many people. So, different outdoor cookers are purchased depending on the largeness of the family members or friends that will eat the dishes. These cookers really benefit all especially when cooking outside. Therefore, it is better to choose a burner that is heavy duty to last for a long time.
For more information on Plastic Egg Cookers and Best Egg Recipesplease visit our website.
Source:www.isnare.com
Monday, July 20, 2009
Outdoor Cooking Equipment - What It Takes To Prepare Great Meals!
By Abhishek Agarwal
Did you know you can combine two loves: of cooking and nature, by investing in the best, most durable and all-weather outdoor cooking equipment? Well, it's true; many people love the thought of summer approaching simply because it gives them a chance to head out the doors and whip up some great family meals because they have the perfect opportunity and tools to do so and outdoor cooking equipments make the job easier - and fun too!
Earlier times did not have the conveniences and design options of today's advanced and customized outdoor cooking equipment types, but did all right for themselves; however, we have it better today with the giant leaps made by man and technology in this field.
There are many ways to enjoy the luxury of being in nature's lap and cooking outdoors too, as the fresh air and scenery - even if it's backyard cooking and not the camping grounds - provides a great, fun-filled opportunity for all to cook, spend quality time, chat and laugh together. So pick the right outdoor cooking equipment for your family size and the kind of cooking you intend doing in the future; lightweight, portable products that are easy to clean are best, but if you are the proverbial backyard cook, you can opt for more permanent fixtures.
The basics of outdoor cooking equipment include the mandatory camp-stove that is budget-friendly and light (the backpack model is lightweight and easy to use, ideal for hikers and anglers) and mostly work on kerosene that one can store and carry easily, besides using it to light camp-lanterns. Besides this, other top products for outdoor cooking include the char-grill, (some campgrounds have their own, however, avid campers may prefer to carry their own), which cooks steaks and other meats well in a matter of minutes, giving it a lovely flavor; they are also inexpensive and portable.
The other option is to use Dutch ovens, preferred by many campers who love the outdoors and cooking on their own too; these are easy to clean, simple to use and energy efficient so that meat and veggies get cooked perfectly with light seasonings.
Thus, the best of outdoor cooking equipment must be cost-effective, energy-efficient and durable besides being easy to carry so that your backyard barbeque or campfire meal is cooked just right while making entertaining less of a chore and less time-consuming too. Besides enabling you to cook for more people in a short time, the use of specialized and cheap outdoor cooking equipment like the charcoal grill also enables you to cut down on methods like frying, which use a lot of fat and cut back on the grease by giving you the healthier alternative of grilling and roasting.
Abhishek is a cooking enthusiast! Visit his website http://www.Cooking-Guru.com and download his FREE Cooking Report "Master Chef Secrets" and learn some amazing Cooking tips and tricks for FREE! Learn how to create the perfect meal on a shoe-string budget. And yes, you get to keep all the accolades! But hurry, only limited Free copies available!
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Dutch Ovens - A Great Option For Outdoor Cooking Parties
By Abhishek Agarwal
The inventive human mind and engineering skill, combined with creative cooking ideas and a lot of practice using outdoor Dutch ovens, one can produce gourmet meals in any outdoor party. Cooking meals in Dutch ovens is a tad different from the regular cooking techniques used in everyday cooking.
Usually called "slow cooking options" the oven can help you save a lot of time and energy that you could expend elsewhere with more important tasks. Thought the cooking technique with Dutch ovens are very different they are very easy to learn and grasp. So go on out and get yourself a Dutch oven and begin to prepare all your meals including a quick breakfast and desserts. You can use this oven for deep frying as well.
One of the many advantages of using a Dutch oven for cooking is that they allow for perfectly cooked dishes that absorb all the nutrients and flavors of the ingredients. These ovens are extremely versatile and can be used for a variety of purposes, without any complicated instructions, you could be up and cooking within minutes. These ovens are good for boiling food, baking, steaming and deep frying as well. Many Dutch ovens have been designed only for outdoor cooking. These ovens require coal but are easily lit and stay lit for extended periods of time.
If you are a first timer using a Dutch Oven you will need some practice lighting it and keeping the fires going, you will also need to learn a few tricks and tips about cooing with a Dutch oven. However, this is not a difficult task and you will have mastered the skills quickly.
You can choose the Dutch oven according to the features you desire. The design of the Oven is very simple and is made from aluminum and stands on three and sometimes four legs. The design of some of the Dutch ovens includes slots to hold other cooking implements as well as some serving dishes.
Cooking outdoors is a very exciting experience and adds fun to the party. This way the host can be with the guests as well as give the meal a finishing touch or get help from some of the guests in cooking the food. The lid of the oven doubles up as a multi-purpose container to either store the food ingredients or use it to serve the food (in some designs).
When buying your Dutch oven you should always choose an oven made of light weight aluminum as this facilitates transporting. These ovens also require a lot less maintenance as compared to other heavy metal ovens that tend to grip grease and stains and are very difficult to clean. The Dutch oven will also fit your budget for sure.
Abhishek is a cooking enthusiast! Visit his website http://www.Cooking-Guru.com and download his FREE Cooking Report "Master Chef Secrets" and learn some amazing Cooking tips and tricks for FREE! Learn how to create the perfect meal on a shoe-string budget. And yes, you get to keep all the accolades! But hurry, only limited Free copies available!
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The Thrill Of Outdoor Cooking - An Amazing Experience!
By Abhishek Agarwal
Outdoor cooking is without a shadow of doubt the most delightful way of preparing dishes. Meals that are deliciously cooked and wonderfully served outdoors are a treat to remember. Cooking nutritious, low calorie, thrifty and appetizing meals is always very popular outdoors.
When you go hiking or camping, you will require plenty of energy and hence great, healthy meals are just right for you. Cooking outdoors does not simply mean making campfire meals. It also encompasses cooking meals on a hiking trail, by the lakeside or at the local park. It is a complete activity and has its own set of procedures and equipment, which are distinctly different from those used indoors. Most state parks are equipped with picnic tables and fire grates intended solely for grilling outdoors. Whether preparing complete meals or roasting, outdoor cooking makes for a truly remarkable experience the entire family can revel in.
Outdoor cooking entails the application of the latest techniques and acquiring a couple of new skills is to your benefit. A bit of inspiration is all it takes to dish up fabulous meals with a rich aroma. Some essential guidelines need to adhered to prior to contemplating an outdoor cooking affair. Ensure that the utensils are fitted with extendable grips for safety reasons. These elongated grips facilitate ease of cooking and ensure you stand at a safe distance from the fire. Take with you equipment like a frying pan (non-stick), utensils like forks and tongs, plastic silverware, garbage bags, and other cooking essentials.
In the chilly wintry months, most people do not opt for outdoor cooking and miss out on some hot, delicious food. Outdoor cooking need not be confined to grilling only in the summer season. There are a wide variety of outdoor cooking appliances that can be availed of all through the year. Appliances like smokers are particularly built to enable the cooking of food at relatively low temperatures over far longer times. This is a nice way of doing away with seasonal hindrances. Cooking outdoors is a marvelous leisure pursuit, involves some level of expertise, and brings in loads of fun.
With a plethora of cooking techniques in vogue, one can prepare a diverse range of recipes. The techniques involve using foil, cooking on the grill, cooking directly on coal or employing reflector ovens. Meats, vegetables, main courses, desserts, and breads are a few of the dishes, which can be made for outdoor cooking affairs, without stressing you out. Most people enjoy relaxing with their families and delighting in the rich aroma of smoked cuisine.
Abhishek is a cooking enthusiast! Visit his website http://www.Cooking-Guru.com and download his FREE Cooking Report "Master Chef Secrets" and learn some amazing Cooking tips and tricks for FREE! Learn how to create the perfect meal on a shoe-string budget. And yes, you get to keep all the accolades! But hurry, only limited Free copies available!
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Outdoor Cooking For Everyone
By Craig Chambers
Outdoor cooking is something to be enjoyed in the warmer months. When we dine and cook outdoors it allows us the opportunity to enjoy the weather and have fun cooking and using cooking gear that we don't usually enjoy when it is cold outside.
Cooking on an open campfire and grilling outdoors are two pleasures that define the warmer months. There are two basic kinds of outdoor cooking-cooking while camping and grilling. Both of them require a special set of skills to be learned and cooking equipment that you will need to invest in.
Camping is one of those pleasures that people who love the outdoors do regularly. However, there are different kinds of camping. Some prefer to backpack and walk all day, then settle down in the evening and relax and prepare good food. Or, you may choose to hike to a campsite and stay in the same spot for several days. The type of camping that you choose will depend on your personality. No matter which type of camping you choose, there are several different cooking options for you.
The option you choose will depend on what you would like to get out of your camping experience. If you choose to camp with a recreational vehicle, those usually come with basic cooking equipment like a stove and possibly even a conventional oven or a microwave oven. This option is for people who want all the comforts of home in an outdoor setting.
Cooking on the campfire is also a very popular option but can be a challenge because it takes a while to learn how to regulate the heat. There are several different levels of campfire cooking ranging from the extremely easy to the very difficult. Cooking on a campfire is an art and one that takes some practice. If you are interested in learning how to cook on a campfire, there are some things you can do.
Learning how to do simple things such as roast marshmallows and hot dogs, sausages, and vegetables are things that do not require a lot of skill. Basically, all you need to do is find a stick and pierce the item with the stick.
Hold it over the flame and rotate it until the item is cooked. You may also find it helpful to buy a cookbook with recipes designed to be cooked on a campfire. These will introduce some intermediate and advanced techniques that will help you gain an understanding for how to cook on a fire.
Grilling is another type of cooking that you can do outdoors and it is a more popular option than cooking on a campfire. It is easier to regulate the temperature on a grill, especially if you have a gas grill. There are two basic types of grills, gas grills and charcoal grills and several different styles of grills within the two types. So, the first step is to decide which kind of grill you want and find the model that seems best for your needs.
If you really love grilling, you may want to get one gas grill and one charcoal grill. Both of them are good for different purposes. However, if you only grill once in a while and it is usually the same standard foods, one grill will suffice. They also sell portable grills and cooking gear specially designed for grilling that you can take on picnics and while camping.
Most people only think of grilling meat. However, you can also grill things like vegetables and fruits such as Portobello mushrooms, pineapple slices, bananas, and zucchini slices. Whatever your style of cooking, whether on the campfire or on the grill, you will soon gain the necessary cooking skills and come to appreciate the experience of outdoor cooking.
Craig Chambers is a cooking enthusiast who enjoys sharing outdoor cooking tips and offers extensive free cooking guides, resources and a cooking handbook on his website www.cookingyourbest.com
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