http://www.megarecipe.com/recipes Find and Exchange Recipes Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:29:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Chayote fruits are used in both raw and cooked forms. When cooked the right way, chayote is sweeter It can also be eaten straight, although the boring flavor makes this a horrible idea. Whether raw or cooked, chayote is a great source of foliate, amino acids and Vitamin C. It was ... http://www.megarecipe.com/recipes/side-dish/2010/08/02/chayote-fruit-cooked-with-red-wine-vinegar-and-onions.htm [caption id="attachment_216" align="alignright" width="230" caption="Finished Melba Toast"][/caption] Mega Recipe Exclusive - There a several ways to make Melba toast, and much of it depends on the type of bread you use. This recipe will use sourdough bread made from scratch. [/caption] 4) Pull off handfuls of dough and roll out into 1 ... http://www.megarecipe.com/recipes/bread/2010/01/12/melba_toast-215.htm [caption id="attachment_209" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Denver Omelet - pd"][/caption] The Denver Omelet is the most famous breakfast omelet in the world. Sometimes called a “Western Omelet”, the egg concoction is filled with diced ham, onions, and green bell peppers. Of course there are variations in this omelet. In the Midwestern United ... http://www.megarecipe.com/recipes/breakfast/2009/12/17/denver-omelet-recipe.htm [caption id="attachment_204" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Chicken and Dumplings"][/caption] This is a traditional chicken and dumpling recipe. We will be releasing a healthier recipe in the near future, but for now here is the nostalgic version. Here are the ingredients: 2 whole cloves 12 pearl or small whole onions 1 bay leaf 1 garlic clove, ... http://www.megarecipe.com/recipes/soup/2009/12/15/chicken-and-dumplings-soup-recipe.htm [caption id="attachment_195" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Basic Pancakes"][/caption] This is a basic pancake recipe. Brown sugar can be substituted for granulate white sugar. Wheat flour can be substituted for white flour. If you use a mixer, add the milk and egg first and then mix in the flour until desired ... http://www.megarecipe.com/recipes/bread/2009/12/13/basic-pancake-recipe.htm [caption id="attachment_159" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Mix of Christmas Cookies"][/caption] There are several types of Christmas cookies, including a sugar cookie, gingerbread snap and coconut macaroons. Here is a recipe for a traditional sugar cookie. The ingredients are: 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons low fat milk 1 cup butter 2 ... http://www.megarecipe.com/recipes/deserts/2009/12/13/basic-christmas-sugar-cookie-recipe.htm [caption id="attachment_188" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Scones - courtesy Dave souza"][/caption] Whether you want something different for breakfast , you are planning a brunch or you just want to enjoy tea (or coffee) and a scone with friends, try this recipe for Light Blueberry Scones that is even diabetic friendly. This lightened version ... http://www.megarecipe.com/recipes/orderves/2009/12/11/make-these-light-blueberry-scones-for-breakfast-brunch-or-an-english-tea.htm [caption id="attachment_186" align="alignright" width="300" caption="pecan pie - courtesy Jonathunder"][/caption] Healthy desserts definitely do not need to be boring. Take this one. An amazingly delicious pecan pie recipe that has been in our family for decades. It’s super-easy. Besides the Yum Factor, it happens to be a really healthy dessert too!  (You ... http://www.megarecipe.com/recipes/deserts/2009/12/11/raved-about-pecan-pie-nutritious-too.htm [caption id="attachment_182" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Fiddler Crabs - source: pd"][/caption] For years the only thing I ate at Red Lobster was their Red Lobster Crab Alfredo. Until one day I found out from a friend that like many of their dishes, and dishes at chain restaurants, it was pre-made at a facility ... http://www.megarecipe.com/recipes/restaurant-style/2009/12/11/red-lobster-crab-alfredo-recipe.htm [caption id="attachment_176" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Korean Cuisine"][/caption] Ingredients * 16 Ounce bag of fresh Chinese egg noodles (Lo mein noodles) * 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil * 6 Cloves garlic, minced * 8 Ounces pork tenderloin, thinly sliced * 2 Teaspoons rice wine vinegar * 6-8 Cups water * 3 Tablespoons soy sauce * 2 Tablespoons dashida powder (Beef flavored soup ... http://www.megarecipe.com/recipes/soup/2009/12/10/yobodish-grandmas-rainy-day-kimchi-noodle-soup.htm