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Thursday, April 26, 2012

How to cook?

When you're learning to make a dish, a good recipe is only part of the equation. There are hundreds of tricks and techniques involved in the art of cooking, and once you master them, there's almost no recipe you can't conquer. We've got video tutorials and cooking tips from culinary experts to help you feel more confident in the kitchen, whether you're looking for basic cooking techniques or need assistance with more complex food prep methods. If you're frying, barbequing, broiling, or baking, our helpful how-to videos and demonstrations will give you step-by-step instructions, so you're never at a loss behind the stove. Here at Recipe.com, we believe that no cooking technique is too minor to overlook - even something as seemly simple as browning ground beef or cutting up chicken correctly can make a big difference in the outcome of your recipe. So use our library of cooking videos like your own personal cooking school. We can't wait to help you learn! 

Sticky Chinese Chicken
This five-ingredient chicken recipe is a spin-off on a popular Chinese dish. Crushed seasoned croutons in the coating provide the garlic and onion flavor.

Ingredient
1 Cup finely crushed garlic&onion- flavored croutons
1/4  cornstarch
2 Tables spoon  light soy sauce
2 Pounds boneless chicken cut into 1 inch- pieces
  1. In a large bowl, whisk crouton crumbs and cornstarch. Stir in the soy sauce. Add chicken and toss until completely coated. Cover; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, covered, for 20 to 25  minutes until nice and crispy and cooked through. Turn about 4 or 5 times during cooking to avoid burning. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Serve immediately with additional soy sauce, chopped scallions, cooked rice and steamed sugar snap peas, if desired.

Chicken On Stick
"Easy recipe for marinated chicken breast cooked on skewers on the grill. These are so simple, and your family will love them!"

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon meat tenderizer
  • 1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing

Directions

  1. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Sprinkle with the meat tenderizer and place in a sealable plastic bag. Pour the dressing in the bag and turn the chicken to coat thoroughly. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
  3. Place the chicken onto skewers and grill over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes per side. Chicken is done when its juices run clear. 
 




Friday, April 20, 2012

How to Stop Back Pain

Prevent pain

You don't have back pain...yet. Want to keep it that way? Try these techniques to prevent the pain long before it begins.

Sit pretty

You don’t need a fancy ergonomically designed office chair, but you should have one that provides good support so that your back is curved like an S, not a C, says Jeffrey Goldstein, MD, director of the spine service at the New York University Langone Medical Center.


Stand tall

Imagine a line coming down through your body from the ceiling, says physical therapist Renée Garrison.
Your ears, shoulders, hips, and knees should all stack up along that line, with your head stacked directly atop your neck, not jutting forward.

Wear soft soles

"If your shoe has little cushioning, every time your foot strikes concrete, you’ll jar the bones and muscles in your low back," says Raj Rao, MD, vice chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. (That holds true for flats as well as heels.)

Look for a shoe with a cushioned sole, or buy an insert like Spenco For Her Women’s Q-Factor Cushioning Insole ($17; amazon.com). When you’re at home, pad around in thick flip-flops or well-cushioned sneakers.


Don’t smoke

A 2010 review of 40 studies found that smokers have more low back pain than nonsmokers, possibly because smoking reduces blood flow to the spine, says Dr. Rao.

Learn how to lift

You know to hoist heavy objects using your legs, not your back. But what about a very light object?
Answer: Lean over it, slightly bend one knee, and extend the other leg behind you. Hold onto a chair or table for support.

Downsize your pillows

"Sleeping with two or three pillows under your neck can strain your muscles," says Jessica Shellock, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at the Texas Back Institute. 

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