Sucharitha Thokala - Christianity is not a religion its a LifeStyle: 02/01/2008

Sunday, February 24, 2008

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Dear friends ,

After 2 years of maintaining this blog , after 474 posts I decided to move from this blog and start a new blog. So please dont forget to me visit me there . Its more fun and entertaining. Thanks for stopping by. As you know I love to hear from you so do let me know your thoughts in the comments section.

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chao

Sucharitha.

Lord of the Breakthrough

Sautéed Bananas With Spiced Yogurt Topping

Makes 4 servings

This is best made with firm yellow bananas. They should not be green or they won't have full flavor, and they shouldn't be speckled with brown or they'll be too soft. This is our light take on the classic dessert Bananas Foster.

Ingredients:

Topping2/3 cup light vanilla yogurt

Pinch of ground cinnamon

Pinch of ground ginger

Pinch of ground nutmeg

Bananas4 small ripe bananas

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

To make the topping:In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

To make the bananas:Peel the bananas and cut them in half crosswise and then lengthwise to make 16 pieces. Cut out any brown spots. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Add the bananas cut side down and cook without turning for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden. Turn, sprinkle with the brown sugar, and cook for 1 minute. Drizzle the orange juice into the pan and over the bananas.

Cook, shaking the pan to mix the orange juice with the pan drippings, for 1 to 2 minutes more, until the bananas are lightly browned on the underside.

With a spatula, remove the bananas from the pan, placing 4 pieces each on 4 dessert plates. Spoon the pan juices over and top each with some of the spiced yogurt.

Serve right away.

Chocolate Roll Cake

Ingredients

1 banana(s)
2 slice(s) bread, white or wheat;
cubed 1/2 cup(s) egg substitute
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup(s) cheese, ricotta, low-fat
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 packet(s) sugar substitute, heat-stable
1 1/2 ounce(s) milkshake mix, chocolate, diet

Preparation
1. Combine cake ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Spray jelly roll pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour mixture into pan and spread to corners. Cook at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
3. Let stand 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan and cool. Prepare filling. These are the last three ingredients.
4. Blend filling ingredients. Spread on cake and roll up.
5. Wrap in foil and refrigerate or cut in slices and serve immediately. Serve on dessert plates plain or topped with sliced fruit or a fruit sauce.

Everyday Tips for Living With Headaches

Don't let a bad headache stop you in your tracks! There are many ways to prevent, stop, or manage the pain.

Take a Break It’s important to change your position throughout your workday. Frequent brief breaks can help you avoid awkward positions that predispose your neck and shoulder muscles to tensing. Simply walking across the room or shrugging your shoulders and bending your neck can get the kinks out.

While sitting at a computer, make sure that the computer screen is at eye level or higher, because it’s easier on the neck to look up than to look down. Still another way to prevent tight neck or shoulder muscles from developing is to apply a heating pad for 15–20 minutes at the end of the day.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

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Friday, February 22, 2008

I'll call him Mini Me

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Caramel-Apple Galette

Nutritional Info (Per serving):Calories: 233, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 216mg, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Total Fat: 7g, Carbs: 41g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Protein: 1.5gCarb Choices: 2.5Recipe Source:Click here to find out more!Prep Time: 21 minsCook Time: 25 minsTotal Time: 46 mins

Ingredients
* cooking spray

* 1/2 package(s) pie crust, ready-to-bake, 1/2 of 15 oz pkg. e.g Pillsbury

* 1 pounds apple(s), Granny Smith, 3 apples, peeled/cored/cut into 1/4 inch wedges-about 4 cups

* 1/3 cup(s) sugar, granulated

* 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose

* 2 teaspoon lemon juice

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

* 1 teaspoon water

* 1 large egg white(s), lightly beaten

* 1 tablespoon sugar, Turbinado (raw)

* 1/3 cup(s) caramel syrup, fat-free

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray. Roll dough into a 13-inch circle on prepared parchment.
3. Combine apples and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Place apple mixture in center of dough, leaving a 3-inch border (apples will be piled high on dough). Fold edges of dough toward center, pressing gently to seal (dough will only partially cover apple mixture). Combine water and egg white; brush over edges of dough, and sprinkle galette with turbinado sugar.
4. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until golden brown (filling may leak slightly during cooking). Drizzle with caramel topping, and serve warm.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 slice).

Chicken Marsala

Ingredients
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper, black
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup(s) flour, all-
* 4 chicken, breast, boned, skinless
* 1 tablespoon oil, olive
* 1/2 cup(s) wine, dry Marsala
* 1/2 cup(s) broth, chicken, fat skimmed from top
* 1/2 lemon, juice only
* 1/2 cup(s) mushrooms, fresh, sliced
* 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped

Preparation

1. Mix pepper, salt, and flour. Coat chicken with seasoned flour.
2. In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat oil. Place chicken breasts in skillet and brown on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3. Add wine to the skillet and stir until heated. Stir in juice, stock, and mushrooms. Reduce heat and cook for about 10 minutes until the sauce is partially reduced.
4. Return browned chicken breasts to skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken.
5. Cover and cook for five to 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
6. Serve sauce over chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutritional Info (Per serving):Calories: 277, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 304mg, Total Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 77mg

Dubai - Metro

The Dubai Metro system, currently under construction, aims to ease this congestion and reduce passenger travelling time.4 Lines are being constructed:
The Dubai Metro will be one of the most advanced urban rail systems in the world and will be the catalyst for tourism, financial and economic growth. Investment costs for the full system have been assessed at a grand total of about AE$14.3bn, including civil works, stations, system fixed equipment, trains, engineering and financing.
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