http://www.idealsweet.com/blog Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:28:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en IdealNoCalorieSweetenerhttp://feedburner.google.com Get your very own Ideal No Calorie Sweetener Sample Case from Chef Ozzie via QVC! CLICK HERE]]> http://www.idealsweet.com/blog/?p=1405 Chef Ozzie will be on QVC promoting Ideal Sweeteners on January 13th at 6pm. TUNE IN!!!!!]]> http://www.idealsweet.com/blog/?p=1402   Serves: 16 Ingredients Cakes 3 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred) 2 tsp baking soda 2 cups Ideal® No Calorie Sweetener 1 tsp salt 6 TBS canola oil 4 TBS olive oil 3 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 TBS cider vinegar 1 ½ cups cold water  Filling 2 sticks (1cup) unsalted [...]]]> http://www.idealsweet.com/blog/?p=1391 New York Cheesecake Serves: 16 Ingredients 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup butter substitute spread 5 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup Ideal® No Calorie Sweetener 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup light sour cream 1 cup egg substitute   Directions Heat oven to [...]]]> http://www.idealsweet.com/blog/?p=1290   Servings: 8 (2 TBS each) Ingredients ½ cup butter, unsalted 1 cup Ideal® Brown No Calorie Sweetener ¼ cup evaporated fat-free milk 1 tsp vanilla extract   Directions 1.       Add butter to medium saucepan on medium- low heat. When completely melted add sweetener and whisk until combined. Allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes and [...]]]> http://www.idealsweet.com/blog/?p=1380   Check out Chef Ozzie on The Balancing Act.  He talks about some great drinks for the summer season.  Here are a few of the recipes!   Margarita Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 jigger (1.5 oz) tequila 2 tablespoons (1oz) lime juice, fresh (preferred) or bottled ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) water ¼ teaspoon orange extract 2 [...]]]> http://www.idealsweet.com/blog/?p=1368   Exercise is an important element to better health.  Even if you are extremely busy, as most of us are, you can find easy ways to fit in exercise.  Here is a list of ways to get exercise throughout your week. Walk to a co-workers desk instead of emailing or calling them Take a brisk walk (outside [...]]]> http://www.idealsweet.com/blog/?p=1310   Summer grilling is in full swing.  (If you haven’t seen our grilling segment on The Balancing Act, just click here!)  Having friends and family over for a cookout is a wonderful part of summer, but if you aren’t careful, a trip to the hospital could be a part of your summer cookout too!  Here are a few [...]]]> http://www.idealsweet.com/blog/?p=1339 1) When vegetables take a sad turn from bright green to dark drab, the look of your dish leaves you frowning.  The most common culprits: overcooking and acidic dressings. Vegetables such as green beans, broccoli, and asparagus lose their bright color and crisp texture after six or seven minutes of cooking. If you know you’ll [...]]]> http://www.idealsweet.com/blog/?p=1336   Ideal® Fruit Dip Servings: 1 1 six-ounce container non-fat, plain Greek yogurt (or vanilla flavored) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 packets Ideal® No Calorie Sweetener Per serving: 110 Calories; 0g Total Fat; 7g Sugar; 1g Fiber; 15g Protein; 65mg Sodium; 0mg Cholesterol   Try this dip with our Cinnamon Crisps Recipe!   ]]> http://www.idealsweet.com/blog/?p=1327