Classic Baked Beans - Thick and Creamy

Classic Baked Beans - Thick and Creamy 

How can something so simple that is made in one pot be so delicious  and easy to make. I just love beans, really all kinds from the smallest to the big butter beans, I can eat them all day.

This recipe is more of the North America type with contains a very simple recipe that comes together  with the sweetness of the molasses and the sugar in a smooth rich sauce. If you want some cooked beans that are more of the Mediterranean  type then just look below and  see the video and I know you will enjoy it as much as this one.  Anyone you chose I can assure you that your Family and Friends will thank you for it and ask for more.  

Please let me know how yours turned out and  did you add anything more to it. 

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Recipe

3 Cans - Read Kidney Beans  Or Other

1/3 Cup - Bacon
1 Lg. -  Onion
1 Cup - Beer
3 Tbsp. - Sugar white or brown
1 Tbsp. - Maggie or Worcestershire sauce.
2 Tbsp. - Tomato paste
2 Tbsp. - Molasses
1 Tbsp. - Mustard

For further information please see video below.




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Here I was using what I call a "hearty Bacon" that I have to slice myself. I just like the bacon to be a little more chunky then the pre-cut flat kind. 

Now go ahead and add your favorite bacon from hickey to golden maple for it's up to you. Or just do not add any bacon and have it as a veggie dish, anyway you make it, it will be awesome.  

I like to use white sugar in almost everything that calls for a sweetener, but here,  it does not really matter because I added the Molasses so it does even out the taste. Now if you want just go ahead and add brown sugar or even honey if you want. 

Don't forget that if you are using the beans from the can to drain the water from it for we want a nice thick sauce not a watery one. Also please make sure that you use the thick bean syrup from the bottom, that's called rich flavor. 

If you want to use dry beans, then all the better. Just add water to the beans and let it soak overnight before using. 

Did you know that by adding some cumin that it will cut down that gassy feeling that some people gets after eating beans.

This is exactly what we want when it comes out of the oven as a finished dish. We want it to have a smooth rich creamy sauce with tender beans. 

If you find that your sauce is to watery then just give it little more time in the oven with the lid off. Please keep an eye on it and give it a stir now and then. Keep an eye on it,  it will become thick very fast and it could burn on the bottom. 

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Classic Baked Beans - Thick and Creamy 

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Detox Salad - Weight Control - Magic Plan

Detox Salad  - Weight Control -  Magic Plan 

Well here go again with an awesome salad that is just what we need from time to time.  This salad may not look like it has much but do not let it fool you. This salad comes with a punch when it comes to giving you a lift when you need it and will give you  a cleansing feeling in your body, as it starts to work.

It has just the right combination of nutrients, vitamins and roughage to get the job done in one meal.  Immediately you should feel  and  get a pick-me-up  feeling of well being in a short while for this salad has that effect on people.

Do not think that this salad was taken from the internet, yes there is some like this but and yes a big but, there is a difference with it.  I have actually experimented with this salad with many different ingredients over and over again tell it was perfect. I used my Girlfriend, myself, and friends to try it as a meal and report back to me. The result was awesome on taste and they all said that they found themselves full of energy and all got a great feeling of calm in their body after eating it.

So here it is all ready for you and tested through and through. Please let me know how it worked for you.

Now, what do the experts say "why" this works?

World’s Healthiest Foods Sector reports that cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, watercress, and mustard greens) are said to be detoxifying because they provide support for the immune system, inflammatory system, hormonal system, detoxification system, and antioxidant system  

These vegetables contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals as well as phytonutrients. For example, one such group of phytonutrients found in cruciferous vegetables are called glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are thought to have anti-cancer properties in a variety of research studies. The world’s healthiest Foods also suggest consuming 3 servings of cruciferous vegetables each week for maximum benefit.

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Recipe;

1 Med. - Head  Broccoli 

1/2  - Leek 

1 Lg. - Carrot 

1/2 Cup - Corn

1/4 Cup - Parsley 

1/2 Tsp. Sugar 

1/2 Tsp. - Garlic salt. 

1 Tsp. - Sweet paprika powder 

1/4 Cup - Vinegar

1 Tbsp. - Olive oil

1/2  Med. - Juice of a lemon 

3 Tbsp. - Mayo (optional) 

Salt and pepper to taste. 

Toppings 

Sunflower seeds and/or raisins as needed

Mint leaves 

For more information please see the video below; 

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Add all the carrots first to the food processor for because of being harder it will not over chop the broccoli if there were together. 

When the carrots are not cooked and are raw will be low on the GI scale so have as much as you want without the worry. 

I would add the broccoli here in two parts because adding to much will over chop it on the bottom of the processor and have big chunks of it on top and it could turn out not even. 

I used only the pulse setting in order to have more control of the chopping process. 

Add as much as you want of the lemon for this juice pulls all the flavor together and helps digest the broccoli in your system.

If you do add more it will not hurt the salad but it could make it to acidity for some. So taste it as you add a little at a time to be on the safe side. 

Now here comes the mayo and I had to add this because it really makes this dish a nice creamy sauce, but if you are counting calories then just reduce the amount or admit it all together. By not adding it, it will not affect the detoxing factor of the salad. It is just for a more rich taste that is added to this. 

Go ahead and add all the fresh parsley that your heart fancies for it can never have enough for you know it's nature's perfect food and it does wonders for you. 

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Detox Salad  - Weight Control -  Magic Plan

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Veggie Sushi  Rolls - Weight Control 

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Veggie Sushi Rolls - Weight Control - Magic Plan

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I just love the taste of fresh veggies, especially when it is raw and there is no cooking process going on.  When you eat any plant or root completely raw it has a  detoxifying on your system  and helps cleanup your digestive track and that’s all good.

I try to eat raw veggie at least twice a week, but to just pick up a carrot and munch on it is not my style. I like it to have some taste and a tasty tang to enjoy it, that’s why I always make a pesto to go with it, and boy !!  there you go an awesome late night dinner or snack. Go ahead make a few  and  try it for a couple of days and see if it does not change your well being.

I ‘am sure that once you go raw, you will keep it up to lose the weight or to just get something good for your heath.

Try it and please make some comments on your progress on the recipe.  

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Recipe; 

1/2 Lg. - Zucchini
1/2 Med. - Carrot
1/4 Med. - Cucumber
1/2 Med. - Any apple
2  Stems. - Green onion.
A few stems of parsley

Pesto;
1/2 Med. - Avocado
1/4 Cup - Sunflower seeds
1 Clove - Fresh garlic
1/3 Med. Juice of a lemon
1 Tsp. - Olive oil
1 Tsp. - Vinegar

Options; 
1 Whole juice of a lime
1/4 Cup - Walnuts
1/4 Cup - Pine nuts

Salt and pepper to taste.

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Try and make sure that all the veggies are as fresh as possible for only in that way will you get that awesome taste of freshness. Try it with lime and go ahead and change the seed to about anything you like. 

I like to do almost all my  cutting/slicing  by hand for that's the way my Momma taught me. Now here to slice the zucchini I just used a very long and sharp knife, but you can use a slicing contraption if it will make your life a bit easier. 

  

Remember that practice makes perfect, so go ahead and try it by hand, you just might surprise yourself. 

Spread as much of the pesto as you want, but keep one side of the sliced zucchini clean in order to keep the end clean  when you roll it, so it will not spread out and make a mess. Also if you really do not want all the fuss with making the pesto, then try it with just mayo with a dash of lemon or lime, it will be all good. 

Now move the zucchini over the veggies and tuck it around the middle of the slice. If you find that the zucchini starts to crack then remember that its all good and don't worry, but on the next one try to get the slices more thin and this will prevent it from happening. 

Now wrap the other end with the clean part and flip it over and add the toothpick to hold it all together. Remember to keep it as tight as possible but not to have the pesto spread out.
If you find the the outer zucchini wrap is a little dry for you liking, then I would recommend you to brush light coating of olive oil on it and that will soften it up.  

There you go, your "Mother would be proud". Try it at your next gathering and see how happy your Friends and Family will be. 

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Tuscany Salad - Weight Control -- Magic Diet

Tuscany  Salad  - Weight Control  -- Magic Diet

This Tuscan recipe is so easy and fast that I was thinking that it was too simple for a video. Everything is so fresh and the taste from the olive oil blended with the veggies just makes it perfect with the marinated bread.

I made the Tuscany salad with a hearty rye bread that still holds its texture as it absorbs the liquid, thus giving it a great taste.  

I hope that you enjoy this and give it a try, also please let me know if you made any changes to it.

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Recipe; 

3 thick slices of any hearty bread.

2 med.         -  Tomatoes
1/2 lg.          -  Cucumber
1/2 med       -  Lime juice
2 tbsp.         -  Olive oil
1/2 tbsp.      -  Sugar
1/2 med.      -  Onion
1/3 cup         - Capers
1/2 cup         -  Fresh parsley
1/4 cup         -  Green or black olives
1 tbsp.          -  Vinegar


Salt and pepper to taste.



For more information please see the video below.

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Here I'm using a hearty thick country rye bread that has a texture that can absorb the liquids and still not give you a soggy bread but a smooth marinated taste. 

Try it with day-old bread or really any type you want, just remember to toast it or put it under the oven grill until golden brown.

The cucumber is just perfect for this recipe, the mild fresh taste just goes perfect with the other veggies and the marinated oil. 

Slice the tomatoes in wedges so it becomes nice bite-size pieces, but try it your way and see what pleases you best. After all, it's your salad. 

By not cutting up the parsley you will get a more of a fresh taste in every bite and it will make it more of all-round natural taste. I would advise using only fresh parsley.  

Finish it off with lime or lemon, whatever you use with complete this recipe  your way. 

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Chicken Tomato Salad - Weight Control - Magic Diet

Chicken Tomato Salad - Weight Control - Magic Diet

This Recipe Is A Must Try For Taste And Will Keep Your Diet “Under Control”. 

Now keeping off the weight with my new “ Low Calories” recipes, And I Show You How. 

What could be better than a super-fast meal like this one that has all the nutrition and veggie’s that you would need in a Diet meal plan. That’s why I call this the Magic Diet because I know that it works. 

This recipe is just outstanding for keeping the weight off and helping you keep fit. The added chicken breast works out perfectly to give you that extra protein that your system needs to carry you out through the day.

To see more of my  “Low calorie”  Magic Diet Plan, please click the link below;

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Recipe;

Any type of crispy bread

1/2 Lbs. - Chicken breast

1/2 Cup - Feta

1/4 Cup - Basil

1 Tbsp. - Lemon rind

1/4 Cup - Parsley

1/4 Cup - Green onions

1 Tbsp.  - Olive oil

1/2 Lemon - Juice

Salt and pepper to taste.

Bread topping;

1 Tbsp. - Olive oil

1/2 to 1 Clove - Garlic

Options;

1/2 Cucumber

1/2 Cup - Sweet pepper

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Come on and join in with my weight loss Plan. No pills, no magic just use everything you need to lose the weight right at home or around the corner. 

Eat healthy with this salad recipe and my other Low-calorie meals and you are on your way. If it worked for me then it will work for you. 

Chicken breast is the perfect low fat and calorie reducer to keep your weight under control.

Just remember to Bbq, grill, or bake the meat in order to reduce the amount of oil used that would be saturated fats. 

Go ahead and make it your way and add whatever you want that would make you happy and you will be coming back for more. 

It's important for you to enjoy your meal so you will keep your meals under control for a longer time, now and in the future. 

Enjoy "what you eat". 

Use any type of cheese that you like and favor, but I would try to stay to a type that would crumble in your fingers like the one I'm using, Feta.

Remember to use low-fat cheese to keep this meal in a weight loss plan. 

Use any type of bread you would like, but please make sure that it is the crispy crust ones like  French Bread. 

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Lazy Man's Rose Pasta - Budget Recipe.

Lazy Man's  Rose Pasta - Budget Recipe.

Rose  Pasta so Easy, so Fast and for the Budget  Minded, I  Know You Will  Enjoy  It…..:)

Sometimes you just want that simple fast meal without all the trouble and  to  find the simple  things that you have every day  in your fridge.  

With this recipe, you will find that even with this  simple  cooking  dish it will have a great taste and  a dish that everyone will love. Just do not tell anyone “how” you made it because they will think that you went to a lot of trouble to make it.

Let me know how it turned out.  

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Recipe....

1/2 Pkg. of any type Pasta.
1 to 2 Tbsp. - Olive oil
1 to 2 Tsp. - Tomato paste
1/2 Cup - Sour cream plus 1/3 Tsp. salt
1 to 2 Tbsp. - Ketchup
1 Sm. - Onion
3/4 Tsp. Parsley
1/3 Cup - Milk

Salt and pepper to taste.
Add more milk as necessary.


For more information, please see video below;



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Add about 1/3 Tsp. of salt to the sour cream in order not to just give the dish taste, but to help the cream to not curl when the ketchup is added. Also, buttermilk of 100% whole milk goes well with this pasta dish. 

If you find that the sauce is too thick after it is done or if it cooled off waiting for the pasta, then you can add more milk or the water from the pasta pot.  

I like to mix everything in a bowl but it will turn out just as awesome a dish if you just added it to the top.  

Try it with other types of pasta, my favourite is spaghetti but I did too many videos with it and I decided to use more of a variety.

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Chicken Kebabs The European Way.

Chicken Kebab, so easy and have it your way in a pocket or on a plate. Anyway you see it, it is awesome...

I see all  the time here in Poland and in a lot of the European  Countries, and everyone seems to love them, all the way from the chicken or the beef.

I see that this custom recipe started from the Turkey Kitchen   the incorporation of this simple dish  is   what we see today as the fasted fast food, that has caught up with a tremendous growth.  I could not really call it a fast food, with it awesome spices, lettuce, tomatoes with a creamy garlic sauce, what can I say more about it.  The words now can only say   Mmmmm mmmmm Good.....:) 

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Recipe......

1/2 Kilo - Chicken breast  

1 Tbsp  - Kebab mix. or see below.

1/2 Cup - Butter milk

1/2 Tsp. - Chill powder

2 Tbsp. - Cooking oil

2 Cups - Chopped lettuce 

1 Sm. -  Tomato 

1/3 Cups - Green onions

1/2 Cups - Parsley

1 Tbsp. - Olive oil 

1 Tbsp. - Vinegar

Sauce 

2 Tbsp. - Mayo

3 Tbsp. - Buttermilk

1/2 to 1 Tsp. Garlic powder. 

Salt and pepper to all as per taste. 

Options 

- Sour cream

- Red peppers 

- Cheese

- Beef

Kebab mix from scratch.

1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon  cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Chicken Kebabs The European Way.

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Creamy Coldslaw, Western Style

Creamy Coldslaw,  Western Style

Western Cold Slaw, just a perfect side dish, creamy and awesome, you can not go wrong with it...:)

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Recipe.......

1/2 Head - Cabbage
1 Med. - Carrot
1 Lg. - Pickle
1 Stock - Green onions
1/2 Cup - Butter milk
1 Cup - Mayonnaise
1/4 Cup - Sugar
2 Tbsp. - Vinegar
1/2 Tsp. -Cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste


Options;
1/4 Cup - Parsley
1/2 Cup - Lemon juice


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