By Cindy Thomas High blood pressure can adversely affect your organs, especially your heart and brain. It can lead to heart failure, kidney damage, and strokes. Some of the more common symptoms are headaches, dizziness, and chest pain caused by a lack of oxygen. High blood pressure is diagnosed using an electrocardiogram or a blood pressure monitor. Even if you’re a woman, you have just as great a chance of developing high blood pressure as men. The average woman with normal blood pressure has a risk 1.5 times greater than a man’s. High ... Read More about 5 Things Women Can Do to Lower Blood Pressure
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Cantaloupe Recipes – How to Cook with Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe probably isn't a fruit you think of cooking with. Aside from having it in a fruit salad, the idea of cooking with it just doesn't seem like it would work - especially given its water content. However, you really can cook cantaloupe and make some amazing dishes with them. Roasting cantaloupe is a wonderful way to cook with it. As a matter of fact, roasted cantaloupe takes on a whole new taste. So if generally speaking you don't like cantaloupe, then try it roasted - you might be pleasantly surprised. Roasted cantaloupe becomes a ... Read More about Cantaloupe Recipes – How to Cook with Cantaloupe
Frito Enchilada Pie Recipe
4 cups small fritos 3 cups cooked ground beef, taco seasoned 3 cups grated cheese 10 oz can of enchilada sauce 1. Pour the fritos into a large bowl, add the cooked ground beef and 2 cups of cheese. Toss it to mix. 2. Put all into a casserole dish and heat it in the oven. 3. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese and pour the enchilada sauce on top. Put back into the oven for about 15 minutes until it's bubbly hot and the cheese is melted. 4. Garnish with sour cream, pico de gallo, salsa, salad, etc. [bctt tweet="Frito ... Read More about Frito Enchilada Pie Recipe
Barbecue Rubs Made Easy – BBQ Rub Recipe
Any mixture of ground spices used for seasoning any raw food can be classified as a “rub”. This mixture is usually applied heavily to meats which creates a flavored coating. Rubs can be used in a variety of ways. Rubbed food can be cooked right away or left to marinate. The flavor will be intensified if the food is rubbed, wrapped in plastic wrap and left in the refrigerator for several hours. Before cooking, bring the food to room temperature. A rub is certainly one area where cooking allows for individuality. Adding sugar will ... Read More about Barbecue Rubs Made Easy – BBQ Rub Recipe
Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
1 to 2 lbs medium size fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 teaspoons creole seasoning 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or parsley 1 16-oz carton heavy whipping cream 11/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese Sprinkle shrimp with creole seasoning. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes per side or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from skillet, and keep warm. Melt butter in ... Read More about Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
Basic Food Safety Tips
By Cindy Thomas When preparing and cooking food, there are a few basic rules for making sure the food is safe to eat. All purchased foods have been handled by a number of people before it reaches your kitchen counter. Therefore, the contamination risks are much higher than if you grow and process the foods yourself. [bctt tweet="Basic Food Safety Tips" username="thewahmagazine"] That being said, contamination can come from anywhere including the original grower. Raw meat can contain bacteria such as e-coli, salmonella and ... Read More about Basic Food Safety Tips
Homemade King Hawaiian Rolls Recipe
6 cups all-purpose flour, plus an additional 1/2 cup flour, divided 3 eggs 2 cups pineapple juice, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes yeast 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter, melted [bctt tweet="Homemade King Hawaiian Rolls Recipe" username="thewahmagazine"] 1. In a small bowl, beat your 3 eggs. Add the 2 cups pineapple juice, sugar, vanilla, and melted butter. 2. Measure 3 cups of the flour into a large bowl. Stir in your egg mixture until well-combined. Sprinkle in the yeast packets, ... Read More about Homemade King Hawaiian Rolls Recipe
Frugal Weddings on a Budget – Save Money on Your Wedding
Planning a wedding budget can definitely put a strain on your finances. While, of course, you want to plan a beautiful and romantic wedding, you also need to keep to a budget. So let's take a look at how you can still have that wedding you are dreaming of while not eating into your finances. One of the first things you want to do is to set a budget for your wedding. By doing this and sticking to it you can easily save thousands of dollars. Your next consideration is to really think about being realistic with your plans. It is so easy to ... Read More about Frugal Weddings on a Budget – Save Money on Your Wedding
Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipe
4 lbs pork roast (shoulder or butt) 2 large onions 1 cup ginger ale 1 (18 ounce) bottle favorite barbecue sauce Slice one onion and place in Crock Pot. Put in the roast and cover with the other onion, sliced. Pour over the ginger ale. Cover and cook on LOW for about 12 hours. Remove the meat, strain and save the onions, discard all liquid. With two forks, shred the meat, discarding any remaining fat, bones or skin. Most of the fat will have melted away. Return the shredded meat and the onions to the crock pot, stir in the ... Read More about Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipe
Angel Food Cupcakes with Whipped Cream and Berries Recipe
CUPCAKES: 1 (16 1/2 ounce) box white angel food cake mix 1 1⁄4 cups water TOPPING: 1 cup heavy whipping cream, well chilled 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste 1 cup fresh raspberry 1 cup fresh blueberries 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar [bctt tweet="Angel Food Cupcakes with Whipped Cream and Berries Recipe" username="thewahmagazine"] Pre-heat oven to 375. Place paper baking cup in each of 30 regular size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix and water with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on ... Read More about Angel Food Cupcakes with Whipped Cream and Berries Recipe
New England Clam Chowder Recipe
New England Clam Chowder is super yummy and delicious any time of year, but it's even better (and so warming!) on those cold winter days. [bctt tweet="New England Clam Chowder Recipe " username="Bloggingology"] Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 6 slices thick cut bacon, diced 1 small red onion, diced 2 large carrots, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 2 T. chickpea flour ½ c. clam juice 2 c. whole milk ½ c. heavy cream 1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and ... Read More about New England Clam Chowder Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe Ingredients: 2 T. extra virgin olive oil ½ medium red onion, sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 medium Poblano pepper, seeded and chopped Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 14 oz. can diced fire roasted tomatoes, with liquid 3 c. chicken broth, preferably organic 2 t. ground cumin 1 T. chili powder 2 t. Mexican oregano, dried 1 t. garlic powder 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 3 T. ... Read More about Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe
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