Crust

1 cup chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed

2 tablespoon sugar

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Cake

3/4 cup white sugar

24 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate

3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

3 large eggs

Fresh whipped cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend all ingredients for crust; spread onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
2. Bake for 10 minutes or until slightly crispy.
3. Turn oven heat up to 450 degrees.
4. While crust cools, mix cream cheese, sugar and the extracts until well blended.
5. Add eggs; blend until well mixed. Slowly pour chocolate into batter and mix until color is smooth.
6. Pour batter into springform pan and smooth out the top.
7. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 250 degrees and bake for 35 minutes longer.
8. When done, remove edge from rim of springform pan and cool.
9. Serve with fresh whipped cream and chocolate garnishes.
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Bite into a luscious piece of fine chocolate and it's hard to believe that sweet chocolate is a relatively new food.
Recipes http://recipes101.com/ Bite into a luscious piece of fine chocolate and it's hard to believe that sweet chocolate is a relatively new food. In fact, sweetened, creamy chocolate is a newcomer compared to earlier, perhaps less tempting forms of chocolate. The first chocolate creations were enjoyed by the ancient Mayans and Aztecs. These natives of Central and South America didn't eat chocolate crafted in fine bars or truffles. Instead, they drank their chocolate and they did so in a way that might make a modern chocoholic cringe. No, we're not talking creamy cocoa with marshmallows floating on top. So, how did they enjoy chocolate? Spicy! Archaeologists and historians of the Mayans and Aztecs say the first forms of chocolate were quite bitter to the taste and generally had a hot and spicy flair. The first chocolate lovers typically blended their chocolate with ingredients such as cornmeal and chili peppers. The resulting concoction was drunk. Many archaeologists believe that the Mayans and Aztecs would gather, ferment and dry the seeds. They then roasted the beans over an open fire and then removed the shells. The seeds were ground into a paste and blended with other ingredients to make a frothy beverage. Although sugar is not believed to have gone into the mix, it is possible that nectar or honey graced the drink on occasion. While many chocolate lovers today might compare consumption of their favorite food to a state of ecstasy, for the Mayans and Aztecs it actually was a religious experience. They used the chocolate drink in both religious and social ceremonies. Although it is believed the entire population in these ancient societies would drink chocolate on various occasions, the upper classes made it a very big deal. Archaeologists have uncovered intricate containers decorated with images of everything from animals and kings to ancient gods partaking in the enjoyment of chocolate. The Mayans even wrote about cacao with their ancient glyphic writing. The Mayans are believed to have used cacao in important religious ceremonies. Archaeologists say chocolate was used in weddings and also in sacrifices. It is believed they poured blood over cacao beans to serve as an offering to their gods. Although the first chocolate creations didn't taste like the chocolate modern people are used to, this food served an important role in culture. As time passed, the mystical properties of chocolate have largely been lost, but many chocolate lovers will still say a fine piece of chocolate is close to heaven on earth. tag:recipes101.com,2008://1.48 2008-02-11T01:18:02Z 2008-02-11T01:34:53Z
A creamy fruit dessert to serve in your most elegant dessert dishes. Made in advance and garnished at time of serving.
Recipes http://recipes101.com/ A creamy fruit dessert to serve in your most elegant dessert dishes. Made in advance and garnished at time of serving. Ingredients 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) frozen fruit chunks, assorted 475 g (16 oz) ricotta cheese 60 ml (1/4 cup) white sugar 10 ml (2 tsp) orange zest, grated 60 ml (1/4 cup) orange juice 250 ml (1 cup) 35% cream 250 mL (1 cup) frozen berries) To taste - icing sugar for garnish

Preparation

1. Coarsely chop frozen fruit chunks and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, sugar, orange zest, orange juice and the chopped frozen fruit.
3. Whip cream until stiff.
4. Fold whipped cream into the ricotta mixture.
5. Pour mixture into dessert dishes and refrigerate for two hours.
6. 15 minutes before serving, remove frozen berries from package.
7. Just before serving, place the berries over each dessert dish and garnish with icing sugar. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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This easy chocolate souffle makes an elegant hot dessert but it must be served immediately. Dress it up with a garnish of icing sugar, chocolate sprinkles, sliced almonds or shredded coconut.
Recipes http://recipes101.com/ This baked chocolate souffle makes an elegant hot dessert but it must be served immediately. Dress it up with a garnish of icing sugar, chocolate sprinkles, sliced almonds or shredded coconut.
8. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
9. Grease and sugar the inside of a souffle dish.
10. Melt butter and flour in a pan over medium heat. Add milk and stir constantly until mixture thickens.
11. Mix in the chocolate and vanilla. Blend well until smooth.
12. Cool chocolate mixture slightly and add the egg yolks one at a time; blend until smooth.
13. In a separate dish, beat the egg whites until firm, but not fully stiff.
14. Place the chocolate mix in the souffle dish and carefully fold in the egg whites.
15. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until top appears to be floating, but isn't oozing liquid.
16. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Optional: garnish with icing sugar, chocolate sprinkles, sliced almonds or shredded coconut.]]> tag:recipes101.com,2007://1.45 2007-09-04T17:55:51Z 2007-09-04T20:12:48Z
This tasty stir fry is an easy main course recipe for shrimp lovers.
Recipes http://recipes101.com/ This tasty stir fry is an easy main course recipe for shrimp lovers.
10. Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain well and toss with sesame oil.
11. While the noodles are cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, peanut butter, sugar and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
12. Heat canola oil in large non-stick skillet. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds.
13. Add vegetables. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for three to for minutes.
14. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink. Stir often enough that everything cooks evenly.
15. Add the soy mixture to the shrimp and vegetables, and cook stirring constantly for 1 minute.
16. Toss the shrimp and vegetables with the noodles and sprinkle with cilantro.
Makes 4 - 6 servings. Enjoy!]]> tag:recipes101.com,2007://1.46 2007-09-04T16:16:48Z 2008-02-16T19:09:25Z
Your diet may make a difference to your cancer risk. By selecting foods that help to keep your body healthy, you can take steps to reduce your chances of getting cancer. There are no guarantees, but you can improve your odds!
Recipes http://recipes101.com/ Your diet may make a difference to your cancer risk. There is evidence that diet and certain types of cancer are related. By selecting foods that help to keep your body healthy, you can take steps to reduce your chances of getting cancer. There are no guarantees, but you can improve your odds! Eat Less Fat. Follow These Suggestions:
• Choose lean cuts of meat, poultry and fish. Trim all visible fat from the meat and remove the skin from poultry before cooking it.
• Choose low-fat dairy products.
• Use sparingly: margarine, butter, oil, lard, shortening and cream.
• Limit the use of salad dressings, mayonnaise, gravy and rich sauces.
• Bake, poach or broil meat, fish and poultry rather than frying.
• Limit the use of high-fat desserts such as pies, cookies, cakes, doughnuts and ice cream.

Eat More Fibre. Your Best Choices Are:

• fruits and vegetables.
• whole grain breads, cereals, crackers and muffins.
• cooked dried peaks, beans, lentils and brown rice.
• unbuttered popcorn, nuts and seeds in moderation.

Eat Several Servings of Fruits and Vegetables.

Canada's Food Guide recommends four to five servings daily. In addition to containing fibre, fruits and vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Select a variety of vitamin-rich foods rather than relying on vitamin supplements. Good choices are:
• oranges, grapefruit, apples, peaches, pears, apricots, nectarines, plums and melons.
• carrots, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes, potatoes, spinach, squash and sweet potatoes.

Maintain Ideal Weight. Some suggestions are:

• Eat fewer fatty foods and less sugar.
• Avoid second helpings.
• Prepare smaller portions.
• Use fresh fruit and vegetables for snacks.
• Serve fruit for dessert.
• Increase physical activity.

Minimize Your Consumption of Salt-Cured, Pickled and Smoked Foods. For example:

• ham, bacon, wieners, bologna and smoked or pickled fish.

If Alcohol Is Consumed, Have a Limit of Two or Fewer Drinks Per Day.

Start making healthy choices today ... the foods you eat may help to reduce your cancer risk.

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Chicken is lightly dredged in flour, browned, then braised in a lemon-and-thyme flavored broth.
Recipes http://recipes101.com/ Chicken is lightly dredged in flour, browned, then braised in chicken broth flavored with lemon and thyme.
17. In a plastic or paper bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper and shake to mix. Add the chicken and shake to coat lightly. Remove the chicken and reserve the remaining seasoned flour.
18. In a large skillet, warm 1 tbsp of the oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown on one side, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining oil, turn the chicken and brown well on the second side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
19. Coarsely chop the onion. Add the margarine to the skillet. When it melts, add the onion and cook two or three minutes until softened, stirring constantly.
20. Stir in the reserved flour and cook, stirring, until the flour is completely blended, about 1 minute.
21. Add the broth, 2 tablesppons of the lemon juice and the thypme, and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
22. Return the chicken to the skilet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover the skillet. Cook until the chicken is tender and opaque throughout, 5 - 10 minutes.
23. Divide the chicken among 4 plates. Stir the remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice into the sauce in the skillet, then pour over the chicken.
24. Garnish the chicken with lemon wedges and a sprinkling of parsley if desired. Serve with steamed vegetables and lightly buttered pasta.