Save money with homemade and healthy Your Favourite Restaurant/Bistro Foods recipes

Save $ with homemade and healthy Your Favourite Restaurant Foods recipes

This is first blog on recipes. You can save money by making these Restaurant Foods at home.

Here are favourite restaurant meal with cutting fat and calories while keeping the flavour. Thanks to spark people, you can download this cookbook for free.

1. Crunch wraps Super-Supreme

I chose to re-make the Crunch wrap Supreme from Taco Bell because Taco Bell used to be one of my favourite fast food restaurants. Also, it is still my boyfriend's favourite fast food chain and nearly every time he goes there, he will order a crunch wrap supreme.

The funny thing is that most Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes are fairly simple to make... so I knew that it would be fun, delicious, and not too challenging to re-make this item

Carbs: 38.6g | Fat: 11.8g | Fibre: 3.8g | Protein: 28g | Calories: 366.5

2. No Guilt Cheese Enchiladas

 

I love Mexican food, especially Chevy's Fresh Mex. I often order cheese enchiladas--oh so yummy, but oh so full of grease and fat! Their enchiladas contain between 230-290 calories and 10-27 grams of fat PER ENCHILADA!

This guilt-free version is quick and easy and satisfies even the most discerning cheese lovers in our family. They look really cheesy, with 1/2 cup of cheese on top, but looks can be deceiving. The filling is tasty and lower-fat, and the tortillas are softened in the microwave, reducing the fat and calories even further.

Carbs: 27.4g | Fat: 8.5g | Fibre: 2.4g | Protein: 11.7g | Calories: 241.3

3. Pineapple Onion and Bacon Pizza

 

Pizza is one of my favourite foods, and the sweet sauce at Papa John's is my all-time favorite. My viewpoint is, if you're going to make it at home, don't make it "just as good," make it better! So I'm remaking a medium Papa John's pie with pineapple, onion and bacon (BACON!!!). Fresh homemade sauce and premium ingredients make this recipe more than worth the calories, and still trimmer than the fast food original!

Carbs: 28.3g | Fat: 5g | Fibre: 0.9g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 183.2

4. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Roll-Up

 

Hurry, quick, I'm running late!!!! Sound familiar? So you stop on your way and pick up a Sonic Breakfast Burrito. This sounds good. But wait, it's really not as good as it sounds. This recipe is unhealthy, a waste of precious calories, and a terrible way to start your day. How about having a Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Roll-Up, remade so it is a quick and easy way to start your day? It has about 1/2 the calories of fast food version. Cook the sausage and chop the veggies ahead of time so your breakfast is ready in no time.

Carbs: 18.5g | Fat: 10.7g | Fibre: 8.3g | Protein: 19.9g | Calories: 222.1

5. Strawberry Pancakes

 

My family loves to eat pancakes at Perkins and IHOP, but they are so unhealthy. I wanted a pancake that would provide better nutrition, so I developed this recipe instead. This has become a family favourite--even my teenagers love them! They are easy to make and taste so good, they are my "go to" breakfast when we have company.

Submitted by CASE4GRACE

Carbs: 52.6g | Fat: 7.6g | Fibre: 8.4g | Protein: 11.4g | Calories: 308.7

6. Sesame Chicken

This is a slimmed-down version of sesame chicken from PF Chang's and other Chinese restaurants.

Carbs: 7g | Fat: 16g | Fibre: 1.2g | Protein: 28.6g | Calories: 287.2

7. Tuscan Chicken Milano

 

Cookbook creator says: Note: We recommend cutting the olive oil to one tablespoon and using whole-wheat pasta in this recipe.

Carbs: 52.3g | Fat: 15.6g | Fibre: 5.5g | Protein: 37g | Calories: 520.6

8. Boneless Sweet BBQ Wings

I love Wendy's Honey BBQ Wings, but at 580 calories I can't even get fries or a frosty to go with them. I came up with this to satisfy my craving, and still be able to enjoy a side.

9. Quesadilla Explosion Salad

Oh, Quesadilla Explosion Salad! How I love you!

I have eaten plenty of these at Chilli’s and was "Oh so surprised!" to see it listed as #2 on the 10 worst restaurant salads! Number T-O-O! Too much fat, too many calories, too many points! It's a salad! How can it be so bad for you? Something had to be done! This is my response. I have also created recipes for the various ingredients used in this salad. They are named as they appear in the list of ingredients. Feel free to use them or your own. Beware the nutrition data of this salad will change if you use another version.

Carbs: 58.8g | Fat: 7.9g | Fibre: 18.9g | Protein: 26.4g | Calories: 384.

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Learn Some Cool Secrets To Do Mental Math Questions Easy

Please find some tips to math questions easy. These tricks are easy to remember to do all match calculations.

Everybody knows that if we want to multiply with any number with 10 or 100 you just add one or two 0 after that number. E.g. if you multiply 39 with 10, you just add one 0 to 39 to become 390.

These tricks are easy to remember to do all math calculations:

 

Question 1

How to multiply by 12?

First multiply the number by 10. To that product, add twice the number to reach the answer.

Example: 45 X 12

First Multiply: 45 x 10 = 450.

Then Multiply: 5 x 2 = 90.

Then Add 450 + 90 = 540

2nd trick

As above, first multiply the number by 10. What you do then is add half of that product to the product to get the answer.

Example: – 32 X 15

First Multiply: 32 X 10 = 320.

Then Divide: 320 ÷ 2 = 160

Then Add: 320 + 160 = 480

 

Question 2

How to multiply by 1.5, 2.5, 3, 5 etc.

This is made a lot easier if you first double the 1.5, 2.5 or other multiplier and then halve the other number, before multiplying the two products. (It's a lot easier when multiplying even numbers than odd numbers).

Example A:  – 3.5 X 16

First Double: 3.5 X 2 = 7.

Then Halve: 16 ÷ 2 = 8.

Then Multiply: 7 X 8 = 56

Example B. – 2.5 X 13

First Double: 2.5 X 2 = 5.

Then Halve: 13 ÷ 2 = 6.5.

Then Multiply: 5 X 6.5 = 32.5

Question 3

 How to divide by 1.5, 2.5, 3, 5 etc.

This technique is very similar to number 4. What you do hear is double both the divisor and the dividend, before dividing.

Example 1:. – 28 ÷ 3.5

First Double: 28 X 2 = 56

Then Double: 3.5 X 2 = 7.

Then Divide: 56 ÷ 7 = 8

Example 2 – 17 ÷ 1.5

First Double: 17 X 2 = 34.

Then Double: 1.5 X 2 = 3.

Then Divide: 34 ÷ 3 = 11.333 (the answer). As you can see, the even numbers work a lot easier than the odds.

Question 4

How to do percentages?

It is common knowledge that 'percent' literally means 'for every hundred'. However, this quick way to solve any percentage problem is not so widely known. All you do is multiply the two numbers and then move the decimal point two spaces left (divide by 100). Remember to ignore any decimal points and zeroes and re-affix them at the end.

Example: 10% of 20

First Multiply: 10 X 20 = 200

Then Move the decimal point two spaces left = 2.0

Also it’s useful to know that you can always spin percentages and arive at the same answer, e.g. 4% of 52 is the same as 52% of 4.

Question 5

 Multiplying by a power of 2

To multiply a number by 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, or some other power of 2 just keep doubling the product as many times as necessary. If you want to multiply by 16 then double the number 4 times since 16 = 2x2x2x2.

15x16: 15x2 = 30. 30x2 = 60. 60x2 = 120. 120x2 = 240.

23x8: 23x2 = 46. 46x2 = 92. 92x2 = 184.

54x8: 54x2 = 108. 108x2 = 216. 216x2 = 432.

Question 6

 Squaring 2-digit numbers that end in 5

If a number ends in 5 than its square always ends in 25. To get the rest of the product take the left digit and multiply it by one more than itself.

35x35 ends in 25. We get the rest of the product by multiplying 3 by one more than 3. So, 3x4 = 12 and that's the rest of the product. Thus, 35x35 = 1225.

To calculate 65x65, notice that 6x7 = 42 and write down 4225 as the answer.

85x85: Calculate 8x9 = 72 and write down 7225.

Question 7

Multiplying by 9, or 99

Multiplying by 9 is really multiplying by 10-1.

So, 9x9 is just 9x (10-1) which is 9x10-9 which is 90-9 or 81.

Let's try a harder example: 46x9 = 46x10-46 = 460-46 = 414.

One more example: 68x9 = 680-68 = 612.

To multiply by 99, you multiply by 100-1.

So, 46x99 = 46x (100-1) = 4600-46 = 4554.

Multiplying by 999 is similar to multiplying by 9 and by 99.

38x999 = 38x (1000-1) = 38000-38 = 37962.

Question 8

 How easy to calculate %

If you need to calculate 15% of 50.Work out 10% (divide the number by 10) – then add that number to half its value and you have your answer:

15% of $50 = (10% of 50) + ((10% of 50) / 2)

$5.00 + $2.50 = $7.50

Question 9

 Easy way to do tough multiplication

If you have a large number to multiply and one of the numbers is even, you can easily subdivide to get to the answer:

64x250 is the same as:

32x500 is the same as:

16x1000 is the same as:

8x2000 is the same as:

4x4000=16,000

Question 10

 Easy Subtracting from 1,000

To subtract a large number from 1,000 you can use this basic rule: subtract all but the last number from 9, and then subtract the last number from 10:

1000

-648

step1: subtract 6 from 9 = 3

step2: subtract 4 from 9 = 5

step3: subtract 8 from 10 = 2

Answer: 352

11. To multiply any number by 4 all you do is double it, and then double it again.

Example: 16 X 4.

First Double the 16: 16 X 2 = 32

Then Double the 32: 36 X 2 = 64

 

12. To multiply any number by 5, just divide the number by 2, and then re-affix any necessary decimal points or zeroes.

Example: 56 X 5.

First Divide: 56 ÷ 2 = 28.

Then Make sense? 18 is obviously too small to be the answer to 56 X 5. It's clear that the answer is somewhere in the 100s. So you add a zero to the 18 and you have the correct answer – 280.

 

13. To multiply by 9

An easy one - Simply multiply the number by 10, and then subtract the number itself from the result.

Example: 18 X 9

First Multiply: 18 X 10 = 180.

Then Subtract: 180 - 18 = 162

14. To multiply any two-digit number by 11.

First, write the number, leaving a space in between the two digits. Then insert the sum of the two digits in between the two digits themselves.

Example: 54 X 11.

First Write down the two digit number, leaving a gap between the two digits: 5 _4.

Then add the two digits: 5+4 = 9.

Then Insert the sum between the 3 and the 4, which gives you the answer – 594.

You will have to ‘carry’ when the sum of the two digits exceeds 9.

Example:  48 X 11.

First Write 4 _8.

Then add the two digits: 4 + 8 = 12.

Then because the two digits total more than 9, you must insert the 2, which gives you 428,

Then ‘carry’ the 1 (add it to the 4), giving the answer - 528.

 

15. To multiply any number by 25,

To do this, just divide the number by 4, and then add any necessary decimal points or zeroes.

Example: 36 X 25.

First. 36 ÷ 4 = 9

Then. 9 and 90 both seem too small to be the correct answer to 36 X 25.

Then. Add two 0 to the 9 giving the correct answer - 900.

 

16. Divide number by 25

Here, you multiply the number by 4, and then add any necessary decimal points or zeroes.

Example:  500 ÷ 25.

First ignore the zeroes and multiply 5 X 4 = 20.

17. To multiply any two-digit number by 99

First, subtract 1 from the number to obtain the left hand part of the answer. Then, subtract the number from 100 to get the right hand part. Sounds a bit complicated, I know. Look at the example below and it will become clear.

Example: 15 x 99.

First Subtract: 15 – 1 =14. (Left- hand part of the answer).

Then Subtract. 100 – 15 = 85. (Right-hand part of the answer).

Then Put both parts together: 1,485 is the answer.

 

18. To multiply any two-digit numbers from 11 to 19.

Example. – 18 x 16.

First Take the whole of the higher number: (18) and add to the second digit in the smaller number: 18 + 6 = 24.

Then Add a zero to the end of the answer (multiply by 10): 240.

Then Multiply the second digits of the original sum: 8 X 6 = 48 and add it to the answer from step 2: 240 + 48 = 288

Example 2. – 430 X 9

First Ignore the zero and multiply: 43 X 10 = 430.

Then Subtract: 430 - 43 = 387

Then Make sense? It's obvious that 387 cannot be the answer as it's lower than the number you are multiplying. Add a nought and you have the correct answer - 3,870

New Tips to Keep your Batteries in Good Health to Maximize their Lifespan (save money)

New Tips to keep your batteries in Good Health to maximize their lifespan (save $$$)

In many places in North America, winter is very harsh. This harsh winter always affect our car batteries. We all want our cars to start when we needed. Car batteries typically last between 3 and 5 years.

How to maximize your car battery Life in 2013? Here are some new ways to prolong a car's battery.

 

1. Avoid parasitic drain

It's a good idea to be aware of how your car batteries operate. People tend to think that the larger the battery the better, but that isn't necessarily the case. It's best to determine how much amperage your car requires, and choose a battery of that size. If you choose one that has larger amperage than your car needs, it might not last as long. A car's battery will drain naturally over time. Certain accessories, like the clock and alarm, require constant power. This is called a “parasitic drain” and it is normal, in moderation. “Add-on” accessories, like heavy-duty speakers, can cause excessive drain and lead to a dead battery. Leaving a car's headlights on overnight or a door ajar for a few hours can have a similar effect.

In fact, car accessories may be one of the main reasons why batteries drain in extreme weather. If you're stuck in stop and go traffic, try to turn off as many accessories as you can, while still feeling comfortable. You don’t want to leave your heater, seat warmers and rear-view defrosters on all the time.

 

2. Using Trickle Charger

A trickle charger works by charging your battery at a rate similar to the rate at which it discharges. However, it is possible to cause damage to your battery by leaving it on the charger for too long. While a trickle charger works at a much slower rate than a regular battery charger, they are not designed to be left on a battery indefinitely. Depending on how depleted your battery's charge is, you may need to leave it on the trickle charger for a few hours or for a day or two. It is important to monitor the battery while it is on the charger and remove it immediately upon receiving a full charge. Otherwise, the battery could be ruined or even catch fire.

3. Check for battery corrosion

 

Corrosion can prevent a car from starting, and it's caused by a faulty connection between the battery case and post. It can be aggravated by loose battery terminals, cracks in the battery casing, debris, and extreme heat and cold, as well as over-charging. Regular battery inspection and cleaning can help prevent this.

4. Disconnection

Disconnect your battery if you're parking your car for the winter. If you plan on keeping your car in the garage during the colder months, disconnect your battery. This will prevent erroneous drain.

 

5. Less use of air conditioners

Car accessories should be minimized all year round. Dead batteries don't just happen during the winter. In addition to the corrosion that can arise from extreme summer heat, air conditioners are a huge source of battery drain.

6. Car Accessories (radio, heater)

Turn your accessories off before you turn off your car. Starting a car with the heater and radio set to full power can drastically reduce a battery's life.

7. Using Float Charger

A float charger works much in the same way as a trickle charger--by delivering a slow charge to the battery. However, the float charger is designed to prevent over-charging of a battery. It can sense when the battery has received a full charge and thus ceases charging until the battery begins to lose its charge. When it senses a loss in charge it will automatically resume charging. Due to this feature, the float charger can be left on a battery indefinitely.

 

How to Use Trickle and Float Chargers

 

A good use for a trickle battery charger is for a battery that has not been in use for several months as it is better for a battery to be recharged at a slow rate. A good use for a float charger is for a vehicle that is rarely driven, but that the owner wants to be able to access at any time without having to recharge the battery.

It is important to know how to connect a charger to a battery to prevent damage and injury. There should be a black clip and a red clip on the charger. These are what you use to connect to the battery. The red goes on the positive terminal, usually marked with a plus (+) sign and the black goes on the negative terminal, usually marked with a minus (-) sign. It is recommended to connect the back first and then the red. Once the wires have been connected to the battery, plug in the charger then turn it on.

And remember - the better you take care of your car's battery, the longer it will last. “I've seen car batteries last as long as 7 years, with proper care, while this isn't typical, it's certainly possible