How to Make Granola

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Granola is a healthy and nutritious cereal, not just a filling for granola bars. Making your own at home is a great way to control what goes into it and you can make it as healthy as you like.

Ingredients

For Dry Mix

• 3 cups rolled oats (like Quaker Oats)
  
• 1 cup Walnuts, chopped
  
• 1/2 cup Almonds, sliced
  
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
  
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
  
• 1/4 tsp. salt
  

For Binder

• 1/2 cup Canola oil
  
• 1/2 cup Honey
  
• 2/3 cup brown sugar (see Tips)
  

Steps

1. Use your hands to mix dry ingredients well in a very large bowl.
   
2. Bring binder ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until ingredients are throughly mixed, 1-2 minutes.
   
3. Pour some of the binder in a thin stream over the dry mix, and mix with a wooden spoon. Mix well before adding more binder. Continue adding binder and mixing until you have the consistency you want.
   
4. Add more binder for a sweeter/sticker mix, less for a drier, less sweet mix.
   

Tips

• Using dark brown sugar gives a strong molasses taste, if that's not your favorite flavor use light brown instead.
  
• Ask at your local bakery for the poppy and sesame seeds, they have them in large volume, and can give them to you for alot less than a grocery store. If you're a good customer, you may even get them for free!
  
• If keeping for a long time, refrigerate in a sealed container. There are no preservatives in this recipe.
  
• You can put the warm mix into a tupperware-type container and press into a solid chunk which can be cut into chunks after it's cold, or put into ice cube trays and made into individual blocks for the kids to take to school.
  
• You can toast it in the oven until everything is slightly brown and crunchy.
  

Things You'll Need

• Very large mixing bowl
  
• Wooden spoon
  
• Small saucepan
  
• Baking sheet if you are going to toast it
  

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• How to Make Berry Granola
  

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How to Order a Subway Sandwich

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Ordering a sandwich from Subway can be more complicated than the average person would think. There are certain steps that need to be looked at to get that perfect sub.

Steps

1. Decide before you approach the counter what type of bread, meat, and veggie you want. Do not wait until coming to the front of the line to begin deciding. If you are unsure, allow others to order first.
   
2. Ask any questions you have before beginning the order process.
   
3. Tell the staff the type of bread you would like (Italian, white, wheat, honey oat, Hearty Italian(sprinkled with cornmeal) or herbs and cheese) and if you would like a six inch or footlong. Keep in mind that if you are with a friend, you can buy a footlong sub and share it and still get more than enough to eat. Also available are flatbread, wraps, and salads.
   
4. Tell what type of sandwich you would like. If you don't know the exact name, the staff can help determine what you want. For example you don't know the name of it, but your friend had you try a sandwich with chicken and a sweet sauce. The staff can quickly tell that you want the chicken teriyaki.
   
5. Add cheese if desired. Not all Subways carry the same kinds of cheese, and some cheeses look similar, so be specific. Do not just say the white cheese as almost all Subway cheese variates are white.
   
6. Decide upon warming. Would you like you sandwich placed in the oven and toasted or microwaved,(Note, Subways in the UK no longer allow the microwaving of sandwiches,only the meats) Toasting a sandwich is a good idea if it is a wet sandwich like meatballs or with a hot meat like steak or chicken. Try cold cut subs hot for a different taste.
   
7. Tell the worker what type of veggies you would like on your meal. Be specific a little lettuce or a lot of pickles,.
   
8. Order condiments: mayo, mustard, sweet onion sauce, etc. If you're not ordering off the menu, nothing is 'automatically' put on.
   
9. Pay at the register the amount you are told. Unless the price seems very unreasonable, do not argue or comment about the price because it is preset by the computer. Unless a wrong item was rung up there is nothing a member of staff can do to change the price. However, if you wish to save money, avoid going for the combo deal. Also, you can ask for water and they will provide you with a free cup.
   
10. Say thank you.
    

Tips

• Be as polite as possible, for the happier the Subway employee is, the better crafted your sub will be.
  
• When you have a large order, be extremely polite, especially if it is a busy time.(It's more polite to place large orders over the phone) A tip is always a very nice gesture in thanks for these big orders.
  
• Subway has recently introduced an option called "The Works" which includes every veggie offered: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, pickles, red onions, green peppers, & (optional) jalapenos & banana peppers. This greatly simplifies your order if you want a lot of things, with a few exceptions. For example saying "I want the works with no pickles or hot peppers" is much quicker than saying "I want lettuce, and tomatoes, and cucumbers, and olives and-" etc.
  
• If you go during off-peak times (between lunch and dinner and late evening) there are likely to be a fewer employees. Therefore, if there is a big line, do not expect to be served quickly. Be nice to the employee(s) because this is a very stressful situation for them.
  
• If you go to the same store often, learn the employees' names and, if not busy, strike up a conversation with them. Friendly, repeat customers make everyone's day better, and if employees like you, they are more likely to bring specials and discounts to your attention.
  
• If you think the employee did not put the proper amount of any item (especially meats or cheeses which cost extra), or if you think they are putting on too much, you should politely ask to see the chart that tells each Subway employee the standard quantities. This will better inform you for this and future orders. Each Subway store should have this chart available to the employees, but it is generally behind the counter (not in a public area) so please be polite and patient if making this request.
  
• Do not be surprised if you are asked the same question about your prospective sandwich by several different employees. It is rare that the same employee completes more than two or three steps of making your sandwich before getting distracted and wandering off to do something else.
  

Warnings

• Many Subway restaurants do not accept coupons from other franchises. Therefore, do not be surprised when they do not accept your coupon and read it carefully before using. If you have a question, ask them before you use it.
  
• Many Subways do not accept checks either so ask about this before the hassle.
  
• Do not berate the staff member because they do not have an item you want. Ask to talk with the manager, he/she is the person responsible for ordering supplies and, if asked politely, might get that other kind of cheese or your favorite kind of chips for next week.
  
• Do not anger the people who prepare your food. They can make your lunch very unpleasant.
  
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ORDER WHILE TALKING ON A CELL PHONE! This is extremely rude and will almost definitely lead to your sandwich being made incorrectly.
  

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• How to Have the Best Experience at McDonald's
  
• How to Order Coffee
  
• How to Eat Healthfully at a Fast Food Restaurant
  
• How to Properly Eat a Fast Food Meal
  

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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

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A visit to a health food store can convince anyone that eating healthy is a luxury rather than choice. To the contrary, eating healthy does not require buying the hottest new diet food or piles of exotic fruit. Nor does eating cheaply limit you to a menu of pre-packaged pastas. The exact items that make up cheap, healthy diets vary greatly by location, but the methods to creating these diets vary little. Since most of what you pay for in food is convenience, you can save money and maintain your health by investing time and planning into your diet.

Steps

1. Determine what kind of diet is healthy for you. Generally, a diverse diet that is heavily based on unprocessed plant products is healthy. Fortunately, grains, fruits and vegetables can be bought for low prices, if you know where and when to look. Potatoes and carrots, for instance, are very beneficial for most people and are often very cheap. Meat, unprocessed vegetables and eggs are the main foods you should be buying. Meat and dairy products should be treated as side dishes (or eliminated altogether) and prepared foods should be avoided.
   
2. Get an idea of what kinds of foods are inexpensive in your area. Check your local grocery store(s) and other food vendors such as farmers' markets, bakeries, and specialty stores. For best results, explore with an educated mind and adventurous palate. Generally, foods that grow well and sell well in your area will be the cheapest. The more willing you are to substitute new foods for your regular purchases, the more likely you are to lower the total cost of your shopping list while still eating healthy.
   
3. Eat seasonally. Harvests come in waves, showering consumers with abundance that results in cheap prices. You'll not only save money by eating what's in season, but you'll also eat food that's fresh. Find local farmers' markets and strike bargains with the farmers. Many times, they'll be thrilled to sell at a discount if you buy regularly and in bulk.
   
4. Invest in food storage facilities. If you're purchasing foods that are in season and you're buying them in bulk to realize savings, then you'll need to take measures to store all that food. It's best to have a cool, dark cellar or pantry as well as a large freezer for meat and vegetables.
   
5. Buy the least expensive variation of any type of food. Some foods come in pre-seasoned frozen packages, in cans, and dried in bags. Establish which forms of foods are available in each store and at what prices.
   
6. Stop eating out. On those rare occasions that you do go out to eat, choose the simplest item on the menu, which is often the cheapest, too. Eat only half or one third of what is served (most restaurant portions are enormous) and take the rest home to eat later, combined with healthy side dishes.
   
7. Learn to cook from scratch. Cooking from scratch is the cheapest (and best) way to eat. Get in the habit of using leftovers. Manage your refrigerator: never let anything go bad. Eat it or use it as an ingredient in a sauce, casserole, or soup. For example, old lettuce can be chopped and put into a soup, old salsa can be added to a curry, and old milk can be turned into a quiche. (Of course, don't use anything that has actually gone sour or rancid!) Make your own pasta.
   
8. Use greater quantities of cheap food than of expensive food in cooking. Use a base of enriched or whole-grain rice, whole-wheat pasta or bread, or cooked oats to provide cheap, healthy bulk to more expensive, flavorful foods. For example, you can use less beef in some chili recipes by halving the amount of ground beef called for and adding water and instant plain oats instead. Be original and try your own variations.
   
9. Cut down on the amount of meat you consume. Meat is one of the most expensive food items you can buy, so by going meatless once or twice a week, you can save a lot of money. Meatless Monday is a national public health campaign and their site has a bunch of meatless recipes that you can try. Meatless Monday Recipes
   

Video Demonstration

Eating healthy on a budget, as demonstrated by Natalie.

Tips

• If it's in a box or in a metallic bag, don't buy it.
  
• Consider giving up dairy products. Not only are they expensive, but they are also suspected to be associated with chronic conditions and diseases. If you can get your calcium elsewhere, it'll likely benefit both your health and your wallet.
  
• Replace soda with tap water. If you prefer, you can also purchase an inexpensive water filter that will provide you with gallons of the same quality water that is found in bottles.
  
• Make your own snacks and bring them with you whenever you go out, along with a bottle of water.
  
• To save time set aside one day a week and cook in bulk. Then get creative and package it in a way you would buy at the store.
  

Examples:
Put a meal on a three portion dish cellophane it and freeze it for a quick TV dinner later.
Cook waffles or pancakes ahead of time and freeze them, later you can toast them like Ego's.
Pre-cook many of your different foods, then seal them so that you can heat them up later.
Pop large amounts of popcorn on the stove (not the microwave kind the kernels are more expensive) and store in individual sandwich bags for a grab and go snack.

• Learn to substitute. Often home cooked meals do not get cooked because ingredients are missing. If you are running short on butter learn the appropriate water-to-Crisco substitute instead. Keep powdered milk for cooking purposes or invest in boxed milk that stays fresh on the shelf. (In dire cases of need we have used coffee creamer in place of milk for cooking; works fine and you will not know the difference.) You will never know what will not work until you try it out. Soon you will find plenty of frugal alternatives to common cooking ingredients. If all you have is elbow noodles and you want to make spaghetti, try it out. There are no laws against using alternatives -- you might discover that you like it more!
  
• The web is a plethora of information. If you don’t know what to try Google it! Book mark pages like hillbillyhousewife.com. http://hillbillyhousewife.com/
  

Warnings

• In order to eat healthy on a budget, you must sacrifice convenience, which means you'll have to spend a lot more time shopping around and cooking than others do. You can't have it all!
  

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• How to Eat Healthy at a Fast Food Restaurant
  
• How to Eat Healthy and Excercise
  
• How to Choose Healthy Snacks
  
• How to Eat Healthy on Vacation
  
• Dilute Canned Soup
  

Sources and Citations

• hillbillyhousewife.com
  

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How to Meal Plan

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Meal Planning Saves Money, Time and Makes Eating Healthy Easier

Steps

1. Choose a period of time to plan for. One or two weeks is a good place to start. For this example, assume a one week period.
   
2. Grab a calendar with room to write on. A wall calendar, a print out from your electronic calendar works great.
   
3. Divide each day into thirds and mark the first with B (breakfast), the second with L (lunch) and the third with D (dinner).
   
4. Mark the top of the calendar with number of servings for each meal. If there is a specific meal where you need more or less mark the number next to the appropriate letter.
   
5. Establish a goal for total daily calories Gather your favorite cookbooks, recipes and stuff you have wanted to try.
   
6. Establish how much time you will have for preparation and cooking on a daily basis. This will be important as you evaluate recipes.
   
7. Decide how many days of the week you plan to cook. Consider allowing days for eating leftovers and the potential for a night out or family pizza night. Planning for 6 days usually works well.
   
8. Select a beef chapter and look for one or two recipes that looks good, is 1/3 or less than the daily calorie budget you and meets the preparation time and cook time budget you set. Add the cookbook name and page number to your calendar.
   
9. Repeat step eight to find one main recipe for each day you plan to cook. Consider having one day of poultry, fish, pork, tofu or meat substitute and lamb each week. This should complete your dinner planning.
   
10. Repeat step 8 for each day you plan to cook breakfast.
    
11. If you aren't going to cook breakfast consider what you will eat each day for breakfast and the serving size for each person you will be feeding and add that to each day. As an example: if you will be feeding 6 for breakfast and plan a 6 oz yogurt cup for each, a banana and toast. Add the list of items to one of your days for breakfast.
    
12. Repeat step 10 or 11 for each day you plan to cook lunch.
    
13. Create your grocery list by writing down each item from each recipe. As you encounter and item already on the list add the amount to the previous amount. Remember to look at and adjust the amounts to match the number of servings you need to prepare.
    
14. Then add the items for those meals where you won't be cooking, such as the breakfast above - be sure to take into account the total servings you will need.
    

Tips

• If this seems like a lot of effort try a meal planning service. The one cited below is only one of many. Look for one that meets your needs and eating style. Most services cost less than $1.25 per week.
  
• Shopping: stick to the list and avoid grabbing those impulse buys. Only shop after you have eaten and are satisfied. Planning for two weeks and shopping every two weeks will save on gas.
  
• Cooking: all your ingredients are at home so no more running to the store for last minute items. Choose recipes with short prep times and require minimal attention during cooking.
  
• Use your weekly grocery store ads & national coupons to identify sale items and plan your meals around what is on sale.
  
• Use fresh food and minimize the use of prepackaged or processed food to maximize your grocery dollar and minimize intake of salt and simple sugars.
  
• Only buy in bulk when you know you will use it all before it expires or if you can put it away in storage (freeze, dry, etc) so it won't expire or go to waste.
  

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• How to Plan Dinner Menus for the Family
  
• How to Enjoy a Home Cooked Meal
  
• How to Keep Healthy on a College Budget
  
• How to Cure Sugar Cravings
  

Sources and Citations

• http://www.SwiftDelicious.com
  

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How to Prepare a Grocery List on Your Laptop Computer

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Placing a grocery list on your PC will allow you to track your costs and keep a running balance. This procedure will work for a spreadsheet created in Excel™.

Steps

1. This will not teach you how to use a spreadsheet program. Only how to set up a dynamic grocery list.
   
2. Create your headings.
   
   • Cell A1 should be titled "Item".
     
   • Cell B1 should be titled "Price".
     
   • Cell C1 should be titled "Quantity".
     
   • Cell D1 should be titled "Total/Item".
     
   • Cell E1 should be titled "Grand Total".
     
   
   
3. Format columns B, D, and E for two decimal places in currency.
   
   • In cell D2, enter the formula " =B2*C2 "
     
   • In cell E2, enter the formula = D2
     
   • In cell E3, enter the formula = E2 + D3
     
   • In cell D2, grab the bottom right hand corner. You should see the icon change to a cross. Without releasing, pull down about 100 spaces. If you move to the right, just move back over to the "D" column. This will put the formula in all of the places you made dark.
     
   
   
4. In cell E3, NOT E2, follow the same procedure, bringing the formula down as far as you did in column "D". As you have not entered any numbers in yet, columns D and E should have numerous zeros listed.
   
5. Save this spreadsheet as "Grocery_Master".
   
6. Open anytime you need it, but give each new list a unique name to protect your original template.
   

Warnings

• Always test new programs, spreadsheet or otherwise, to ensure they work properly.
  
• This program does not compute sales tax. Sales tax is determined differently depending on where you live.
  

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• How to Go Grocery Shopping
  
• How to Memorize a Grocery List
  
• How to Create a Master Grocery List
  
• How to Grocery Shop and Cook Frugally
  
• How to Shop
  

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How to Create a Master Grocery List

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Why have a master grocery list? Well, working from a master list does a few things for you. First, it keeps you from having to write the same 20 items over and over. Second, it allows you to go through the house (or have a child do it) and inventory what you do and don’t have - checking it off, rather than trying to remember what’s missing. And third, and perhaps most important, it keeps you from buying “off list.” Once you see how much you really buy in a month - buying more is almost impossible to do!

Steps

1. Create categories for the things you buy, like "Pantry" and "Produce"- and then create subcategories, perhaps breakfast foods; canned goods; snack foods or baking supplies.
   
2. Write down every item, in it's appropriate category, that you purchase at the grocery store. Include sponges, shampoos, and doggie treats, even if you don't necessarily buy these items at the grocery store. Check every room in the house to make sure you have not forgotten to write down all the needed items.
   
3. Type these items in a Word document on your computer (use the tables feature) or in a spreadsheet. If you have a student in the house, make them practice their typing skills.
   
4. Leave space at the bottom of each category for write in items - this is particularly handy around the holidays.
   
5. Print out and use the list when looking at the weekly circular in your paper. Highlight or circle items you need and cross them out as you buy. If you keep the receipt after your trip, you should also be able to start a very up-to-date price book, which will help you start saving money on your shopping too.
   

Tips

• Try and keep the list to one page by using columns. If it's more than two pages, it seems overwhelming...and is kind of a pain to carry around.
  
• If you use coupons, clip them to the list, so that you are more likely to use them.
  
• A good example of a master grocery list is available at http://www.organicallyinclined.org
  

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• How to Make a Shopping List
  
• How to Use the Shopping Buddy at Stop & Shop
  
• How to Budget Your Money
  

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How to Make a Cheese Crisp

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Have you ever wondered how to make a healthy lunch in a short amount of time? A cheese crisp is the perfect way to make a quick healthy meal, without much time or effort.

Steps

1. Gather your ingredients. You will need a flour tortilla, refried beans, cheddar/Monterrey Jack cheese, and a grater.
   
2. Preheat the oven. You will just need to put it on broil 2.
   
3. Place tinfoil over a cookie tray. Make sure most of it is covered, and if it hangs out the edges, tuck the foil over the bottom.
   
4. Grate your choice of cheese, about one cup, into a bowl. All types of cheese work. You can also mix different types of cheese.
   
5. Place the flour tortilla onto the cookie tray.
   
6. Open the can of refried beans, and with a spoon, spread enough beans to cover the whole tortilla. It should be about one centimeter thick.
   
7. Spread the cheese over the tortilla.
   
8. Place into the oven for about 5 minutes. Check the cheese crisp often to make sure it does not burn.
   
9. Take the cheese crisp out of the oven and let sit for one minute.
   
10. Place onto a plate and eat!
    
11. (Optional) You can also add sour cream or salsa to the top of the cheese crisp once out of the oven.
    

Warnings

• Not all ovens are the same! 5 minutes may be too much/too little time. In this case you will have to check the cheese crisp every minute and when all the cheese is melted, take out.
  
• When you take the cheese crisp out of the oven, be sure to use a pot holder!
  

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• How to Make a Cheese Toasty Sandwich
  
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How to Make Buttery Mashed Potatoes

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Enjoy this creamy mashed potato dish for Thanksgiving or any occasion. Here is a recipe for buttery mashed potatoes.
Serves 2 people.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds 4 ounces (1 kg) of starchy potatoes
  
• 7 ounces (200 grams) of cubed butter
  
• 9 ounces (250 ml) of milk
  
• salt
  

Steps

1. Put the potatoes, unpeeled, into the large pan and pour water in the pan so that it covers the potatoes.
   
2. Season the potatoes with salt and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
   
3. Drain the water from the potatoes, either using a strainer or holding back the potatoes with a spoon.
   
4. Peel all of the potatoes and place the peeled potatoes in a bowl.
   
5. Dry out the pan that you used to boil the potatoes with. Put a sieve over the pan and mash the potatoes through the sieve.
   
6. Heat the milk over medium heat in a separate pan until it's warm throughout the pan.
   
7. Heat and dry the mashed potatoes, also on medium heat.
   
8. Add and fold in the butter in small amounts. Stir thoroughly until the butter is completely mixed in.
   
9. Stir in a third of the heated milk. After well mixed in, stir in another third in. The more milk you pour in, the creamier the mixture is going to be; so the rest depends on your taste.
   
10. Season the mixture with salt and stir. Remove from the heat and serve.
    

Video

Tips

• Use truffle or olive oil as a garnish topping. Nutmeg is also a good garnish.
  
• Starchier potatoes are better for this recipe.
  

Things You'll Need

• Paper towel
  
• Whisk
  
• Small knife
  
• Sieve
  
• Bowl
  
• Saucepan
  
• Rubber spatula
  

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Sources and Citations

• VideoJug - Original source of information, shared with permission
  

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How to Make Bagels

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Bagels are among some of the most versitile foods, beaten only by bread. (Poor bagels-- getting beaten by that mean ole bread) There are so many things you can do with a bagel, from making a pizza to a nice breakfast. Making bagels, though, is more than easy, it's fun!

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons, instant yeast
  
• 3 teaspoons, dark brown sugar
  
• 1 ½ cups, room temperature water
  
• 1 Tablespoon, salt
  
• 4 cups, bread flour
  
• 2 teaspoons, baking soda
  
• About ½ cup cornmeal & flour for dusting
  

Steps

1. Mix the yeast in a large bowl with the brown sugar and the warm water. Stir in the salt and flour, ensuring all the flour is well hydrated. Knead the dough 5-7 minutes, until it is smooth. Cover the bowl and set aside for 2 hours.
   
2. Lightly dust a cutting board with flour. Turn out the dough onto a floured board. With a dough knife, cut a 4oz portion and mold into a ball. Allow the dough balls to rest 5 minutes. Pierce the ball with your finger and rotate the dough around until the hole is of desired size. Set the bagel on a cornmeal-flour dusted sheet tray and repeat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
   
3. Preheat the oven to 450 F or 232 C. Dust another baking sheet with a mixture of cornmeal and flour.
   
4. Fill a large, wide pot two-thirds full of water, and bring to a boil with the baking soda. Drop the bagels in batches into the water; they must not touch. Boil on one side for 2 minutes. Turn the bagels and boil on the second side for 1½ minutes. They should firm and puff up. Carefully remove from the water and drain for 1 minute on a rack.
   
5. Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Immediately place the sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Rotate the sheet tray 90 and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the bagels are tan to medium brown. The finished bagel should reach 185 on an instant read thermometer. Remove from the baking sheets and cool for 30 minutes before attempting to cut.
   

Tips

• Add a whisked egg and some warm honey to the mixture for a sweet, crispy bagel. Note that this will make the bagel be hotter than normal, so once removed from the oven, refrigerate in a paper bag immediately.
  
• For a more savoury bagel, add pumpernickel and a dash of pepper
  
• The quick dip in the water ensures the authentic taste of a true bagel; the interior is tender and flavorful.
  

Warnings

• Cooling is a necesary part of making bagels. Cool for, at very least, 30 minutes. If possible, refrigerate in a tightly closed and sealed paper bag.
  

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• How to Make Heavenly Rolls
  
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• How to Knead Dough
  

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How to Make a Super Healthy Breakfast Burrito

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If you are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy body shape/weight, or just want something tasty for breakfast, read on!

Ingredients

• Olive oil, margarine or flaxseed margarine
  
• 2-3 eggs
  
• Veggies (broccoli, onion, green pepper, red pepper etc.)
  
• Tortillas
  
• Salsa
  
• Salt and pepper
  

Steps

1. Crack 2-3 eggs (for one person) into a bowl or large cup.
   
2. Whisk with fork or spoon until the yolk and the whites are all mixed together.
   
3. Leave it aside. Get out a medium pan and grease it with a healthy oil; use extra virgin olive oil if you can, or margarine (flaxseed margarine is great).
   
4. Leave the pan aside with the eggs. Now start chopping up the veggies you prefer into bite sized pieces.
   
5. Put the pan on the stove top and turn to medium-low heat to start. Add the veggies after about 2-3 minutes.
   
6. Cook the veggies until a bit less then golden-brown. Or until the smell of the yummy looking veggies hits your face.
   
7. Add the eggs and do a chopping/mixing motion to make them scrambled eggs.
   
8. Take off burner when golden looking. Let them cool a bit. You still want them warm and not ice cold.
   
9. Take out two tortillas and place them on a plate. Add a small line of the eggs down the middle, depending on the size of the tortilla.
   
10. Add salt and pepper. This is optional.
    
11. Add salsa. This is optional.
    
12. Roll it up. Spin the plate/tortilla so that the line of salsa and egg are facing you vertically.
    
13. Take the bottom of the tortilla and bring it up 1/5 of the tortilla.
    
14. While one finger on your left hand is holding that down, start to roll it form the right to the left. The bent end will keep the filling from falling out the back when you pick it up to eat it.
    
15. Do the same with the other tortilla.
    
16. Stick a tooth-pick in each one.
    
17. Chow down on your healthy breakfast.
    

Tips

• Use only egg whites for a healthier choice.
  
• Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier choice.
  
• Extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthier oils to use.
  

Warnings

• Be careful around the stove burner, as it will be hot.
  

Things You'll Need

• Access to a stove
  
• Pan
  
• Bowl and plate
  
• Tooth-picks
  
• Knife
  
• Cutting board
  
• Spatula
  

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