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Restaurant POS Systems: Will My Business Grow Using POS? * POS stands for Point Of Sale. This is a system built for the restaurant and retail industry. This computerized system allows business owners to track sales, the money that comes in, food inventory and can help simplify your bookkeeping effectively. Why it’s perfect for a restaurant: The high volume of cash and credit cards that pass through a restaurant each day make a POS system a necessary. A POS system doesn't only track your sales but it can also run useful programs the the ones that can process credit cards. This makes a safer way of swiping credit cards of your customers. Servers are accountable for all their sales, and[..]

Consider your computer as the central component of your POS terminal that runs all the computer applications such as your POS software. You can purchase a complete PC-based restaurant POS terminal for your restaurant or buy each component separately, just make sure you check them for their compatibility. If you're going to buy your components separately, it wil be muh better buy them all with the same reseller. Because then it'll be easier to setup and for ongoing support. An average POS computer should be able to work perfectly fine for your business, but keep in mind that some POS software requires newer operating systems, so better be prepared for regular updates. If you buy separate[..]

Pork tenderloin has become known as the "other white meat".  Lean and nutritious, it is easy to prepare and very tasty.  This recipe for a Pork Tenderloin Asian Style is perfect for a dinner party or a family meal.  This recipe is quick and easy.  The tenderloin needs to marinate from 30 minutes to overnight.  Perfect for preparing ahead as you can marinate overnight.  Also perfect when needed more quickly as marinating and baking can be done in around an hour.  Along with the pork are some unique vegetables, red onion, red bell pepper, and zucchini, which are baked and served with the tenderloin.  Easy and delicious! PORK TENDERLOIN ASIAN STYLE 1/2 cup bottled garlic ginger[..]

It can be very fulfilling for your stomach to consume steaks daily but undoubtedly, you'll discover that your cholesterol amount is flying in the charts upon going to your physician for your full body health check and it's likewise really pricey. Furthermore, you would also require to expend on medications for your recent health issues given rise by the steaks that you've eaten every day, besides your steak expenditures. Steaks are really delicious and are ordinarily kept for particular functions or gatherings which are rarely consumed because they aren't stable for your health. Fortuitously though, the George Foreman Steak Grill is one product that stands out from the other portable[..]

We're your drive-thru customers. The ones who pay your bills - so listen up. Ok, let's admit it, we occasionally find ourselves in your takeout drive-thru line, particularly on football nights. Why can't we understand anything your menu board says? It's not a lot of fun sitting out here talking to a backlighted piece of plastic under the best of conditions. But when it spits out a bunch of verbal gibberish, we begin to doubt ourselves. Maybe we just don't have the right stuff to order drive-thru takeout. Drive-thru operations with talking menu boards existed long before we put men on the moon. We have no problem talking to the men on the moon. Law enforcement agencies beam a listening[..]

In today's society, fried foods are supposed to be a no-no.  But who can resist some good fried vegetables from time to time?  Use a good oil, don't fry too often, fry vegetables or fish and enjoy it once in awhile.  Try this batter for onion rings, zucchini, mushrooms, corn nuggets, fish, chicken, or your other favorites.  Many of todays menus even feature fried pickles, so just use your imagination.  I found this recipe years ago in a newspaper advertisement for ARGO cornstarch which explains the next paragraph. This old newspaper advertisement says to "Let the natural flavor of your fried vegetables come through with the light touch of Argo and Kingsford's. And try these easy and[..]

When someone we know passes away, we want to help out by bringing a dish to the grieving family. Often times, we are unsure what would be appropriate to bring. When asked, I recommend a fully baked casserole. Yes, the family will receive numerous casseroles, but they can easily freeze the casseroles for a later date. Here are a few tips: 1. Purchase inexpensive casserole dishes and keep them on hand. When the time comes, give your casserole in the dish. Families are too busy to worry about returning your expensive casserole dishes. 2. I would avoid making tuna noodle casserole or baked macaroni and cheese. Families seem to get bombarded with those. 3. To go along with your casserole,[..]

Remember those delicious squash pies you loved so much when visiting Grandma?  Here are some pie and pastry recipes from an old cookbook I found.  Squash Pie is a lot like pumpkin pie but to many who ate Grandma's squash pie, pumpkin just can't compare.  Here are a couple of recipes for you to choose from. SQUASH PIE 2 rounded cups cooked and strained winter squash 1 cup sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tbsp flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1 pint sweet milk 2 regular pie shells OR 1 large deep dish pie shell Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine squash and sugar; add egg and mix. Mix together flour, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Mix into the squash mixture. Gradually add[..]

NGREDIENTS: Below is a delicious recipe for Jamaican Beef Patties:     PASTRY   2 cups Flour 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/2 tablespoon curry powder 1/4 cup Solid shortening 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine 1/3 cup Cold water   Sift the flour, curry powder and salt into a large bowl. Cut in the shortening and margarine until crumbly. Add the cold water to make a stiff dough. Lightly flour a wooden cutting board and roll out the dough until about 1/8-inch thick. Cut out 8-inch circles. Cover with wax paper or damp cloth until ready to use. You can place the dough in the refrigerator overnight. If you do refrigerate, remove the dough at least 15 minutes before[..]

Crockpot cooking is convenient and easier than ever before. Safeguards are in place that allow you to go about your day without worry knowing that your crockpot is doing what it is designed to do. Cleaning up after cooking with your crockpot is the best part, it is simple and is much easier to do. Alot of your favorite stove top recipes can be successfully modified for use with your crockpot. There are some basic time and temperature guidelines for converting recipes. There are some right ways and wrong ways to use specific ingredients. Here are a few ways for making your crockpot meals more flavorful. Pasta and Rice Recipes that list cooked pasta or rice to be added or included, should[..]

According to Cajun folklore, if you bury the umbilical cord (nom-bril) of a newborn under a rose bush the baby will become a musician.  While this is not a custom I’m aware of taking place today, it does make you wonder.  Louisiana does have its’ fair share of Cajun musicians.   The early Cajun French music pioneers are legendary.  When people today speak of late great Cajun musicians, the ones who came before, there is one accordion player extraordinaire that stands out. Born 1907 in Duson, near Scott, both small towns outside of Lafayette, Louisiana, was Lawrence Walker.  By the age of thirteen, Lawrence had begun his musical career.  He played in a band with his father,[..]

During the school year, I am often asked to bake cupcakes for the school's athletic events and for their bi-yearly bake sales. When I am considering what type of cupcakes to bake, I normally stay away from the classic flavors as they will receive plenty of those. If you are looking for something just a tad different, then I would like to suggest the following recipes. You can frost the first recipe with your favorite flavored frosting, however, the second recipe should be left plain with just the cherry topping. Every time I make these for the bake sale, they are a big hit. Chocolate Bottom Cupcakes 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon[..]

For a tasty old-fashion meat and potatoes meal, try this recipe for beefy stuffed potatoes.  Baked potato shells are filled with a mixure of beef and spinach and baked topped with bacon. The scooped out potato centers are used to make a tasty baked mashed potato dish. Yummy!  Add this vintage cauliflower salad for a tasty and crunchy vegetable/salad treat. BEEFY STUFFED POTATOES 6 large potatoes 10-oz pkg frozen chopped spinach 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef, lightly browned 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/3 cup fine bread crumbs 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup minced dried onion 1/2 tsp marjoram 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 lb sliced bacon Bake potatoes at 400 degrees[..]

For all the busy cooks out there, here are a couple of recipes to help you put dinner on the table quickly, easily, and economically.  With a crockpot entree of meat and potatoes, add a make-ahead green bean salad and you are ready to feed your family a nutritious dinner in no time at all. PORK ROAST WITH ONIONS AND POTATOES This recipe requires a 4-quart slowcooker for best results. Approximately 3 lb boneless pork loin roast, trim off fat 1 large garlic clove, sliced 5 medium potatoes, washed, cubed, unpeeled 1 large onion, sliced 3/4 cup water (or tomato juice, if desired) 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp cold water Make slits in roast in insert slices of[..]

If you are on a mission to get healthy then you are probably making the necessary changes to your diet to include healthier foods, like fruits and vegetables. But did you ever stop to consider adding rice to your diet? I am not talking about plain old white rice, I am talking about healthy brown rice. Read on to uncover the reasons why brown rice is so much better for you than white rice. A single grain of rice actually has several layers. If just the outside hull of the rice grain is removed, you have brown rice. But when the milling process continues and several layers of the grain are removed and then polished, you are left with what is known as white rice. In the process of milling[..]

Red yeast rice is rice that has been fermented by the addition of yeast to red rice and is incorporated into many natural dietary supplements. It contains natural HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, which inhibit the enzymatic reaction that is necessary for production of cholesterol in the body, especially in the liver. The liver is considered to be the main site of cholesterol production, as it is responsible for over seventy-five percent of our total cholesterol supply. When cholesterol production is out of control, the liver needs red yeast rice to inhibit its action and decrease cholesterol production. Many studies have confirmed that red yeast rice has the ability to reduce total[..]

Jerry Rice was born on October 13, 1962 in Crawford, Mississippi. Although Rice never had the physical abilities of some other great athletes, he always had the work ethic and determination to get the job done. For this reason, Rice is widely regarded as the best wide receivers to ever play the game. And many people feel that he is the greatest football player of all time regardless of position. In high school Rice played on the defensive side of the football, and was good enough to make the All State team. But although he accomplished a lot in high school, no NCAA Division I football programs offered him a scholarship. With no other options, Rice decided to attend Mississippi Valley[..]

"Producing the top grade basmati rice is among great customs, it is hygienically processed from selected high quality pure basmati paddy cultivated in the fertile land of Punjab on the foothills of Himalayas and watered by the snow-fed rivers of these mysterious mountains. Basmati Rice often called the 'King of Rice', grown in India and Pakistan, is notable for being extra long grained having delicate texture, unique flavor and uniquely aromatic. In Sanskrit the word 'basmati' means ""the fragrant one"", but it can also known as ""the soft rice."" India and Pakistan are the largest cultivators and exporters of basmati rice, producing the best quality rice through paddy fields of Punjab[..]

"Rice apart from wheat – is one of the most served foods around the globe. It is indeed a dilemma of most of the people that they keep on eating but they never thought about the calorie-intake of their eaten stuff. One must be aware of the feasibility of food; he is or has to eat. There are a wide variety of rice available in the market; both of high- and low-quality. What we need here, is to get bit more specific about the kind of rice and calories contained in it. Rice is one of the largest eatables commonly served in China and other Asian countries. If you're looking for calorie-intake of your eaten rice then you'll highly please to have this information. Because this article is[..]

Zhanjiang rice cooker industry has 30 years of history, the late 70s of last century, has cultivated the reputation the country's "triangle", "hemisphere" brand rice cooker-known brand names. Zhanjiang has formed a rice cooker industry chain. Now "China's rice cooker industry base," settled in Zhanjiang, give us a good opportunity for development, but how to "China's rice cooker industry base" This piece of plaque caused by pure gold content of the flagship fight to seize power in the world rice pot, "Heights" is that we Zhanjiang rice cooker industry "second pioneering" key. At present, Zhanjiang has become China's rice cooker industry's largest and most concentrated areas, but also the[..]

You love cooking for your family and serving them healthy and nutritious dishes; with much time consumed slaving before a hot stove. Thanks to new technology which have invented and introduced modern kitchen appliances. One that is worthy to mention is the microwave rice cooker. The traditional way of cooking rice has been quite a problem in using the right measurement and maintaining the right heat to cook the rice to perfection. If not properly done, rice would either be undercooked or burnt. There are many benefits derived in using this type of rice cooker. Rice is an important part of so many kinds of dishes, especially ethnic preparations. Variety of rice is used as white rice,[..]

Rice bran oil is extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice. It is known for its high smoke point of 490 degrees F (254 degrees C), making it suitable for healthy cooking methods, such as the stir frying and deep frying made popular by Asian countries. Because of its healthy fat make-up being 47 % monounsaturated, 33% polyunsaturated and 20 % saturated, rice bran oil provides many health benefits. Lowers Cholesterol Rice bran oil contains gamma oryzanol, a group of ferulate esters of triterpene alcohols and phytosterols that have been linked to many health benefits. Gamma oryzanol is effective in reducing plasma cholesterol and reducing cholesterol absorption, decreasing early[..]

Red yeast rice supplement is a new form of rice that seems to have swept the market today. Many people today have started to include rice in their diet for a number of reasons. In fact, once you too are aware of all the benefits and advantages that rice, especially red yeast rice can provide, you too might want to consider suitably modifying your diet to include this form of rice. After all, eating right and staying healthy is quite important today, considering the number of many ways in which one can fall ill. Traditional Benefits Of Rice The thing about rice is that it has been associated with high energy so far and this will not change and will stay the same for generations to come.[..]

Bojangles dirty rice recipe Dirty rice is a traditional Cajun dish made from white rice cooked with small pieces of chicken liver or giblets, which give it a dark ( ” dirty ” ) color and a mild but distinctive flavor. Similar to a pilaf, it also includes green bell pepper, celery and onion ( the ” holy trinity ” ). Parsley and / or chopped green onions are common garnishes. Dirty rice is most common in the Cajun regions of southern Louisiana and Mississippi; however, it can also be found in other areas of the American South. Dirty rice is an ad hoc Cajun homey nourishment dish for which learned is no single procedure. It ‘ s a seat of the panties mix based on what the cook has[..]

Everyone eats rice, its such a popular food. There's plenty of it and if cooked the right way, it will always taste great. Making sure that the rice isn't undercooked or overcooked is something that can be easily avoided if you have a type of rice cooker that automatically shuts itself off after it knows that the rice is ready. The instructions are fairly simple, in fact it can be explained in less than two minutes. Rice is something that is being widely eaten for even breakfast now. So wouldn't it be nice to have nice warm rice in the early chill of the morning? Most rice cookers cost less than 100 dollars, and to be honest, buying a rice cooker that's over 100 bucks wouldn't really[..]

Before I became involved with the travel business, I had a long career in advertising, known for its intense pressure. Of course, I always dreamed about my next vacation. But, whenever that vacation rolled around, I could not help but think about my advertising work and that something might be going wrong at the office. That changed when I took my first Caribbean vacation in 1982. I spent that vacation at Club Med in Guadeloupe. After a day or so, work and virtually everything else was washed out of my consciousness. The white sandy beach, palm trees and blue-green sea swept my worries away. A big weight had been lifted, and I was loving it. This is the time of year for escapes to the[..]

Most people do not think of seafood when they think of Mexico, but with six thousand miles of coastline, seafood is an important part of Mexican cuisine. Mexico lies right between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and it borders a good portion of the Gulf of Mexico. This area provides a great variety of seafood that can be put to good use in Mexican recipes. Ceviche is a very popular seafood dish from Mexico. Made with small pieces of raw fish, squid, or shrimp, the recipe includes onion, peppers, salt, and cilantro. The fish is "cooked" with lemon or limejuice. The citric acid in the juice changes the proteins in the fish just like cooking. Even so, some ingredients will be cooked for[..]

Seafood is highly available and nutritious food. Fresh seafood is widely available than ever before due to its increasing demand. Various researches and studies have proved that seafood is the ideal source of vitamins. Seafood also contains essential fat and iron required for better health. Most seafood can be bought canned which can be cut down at the time of cooking but still provides several health benefits. The top three reasons why you should eat seafood: 1. Fish is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids – Fish is the only seafood that is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3’s can prevent cancer, high blood pressure, arthritis and even heart disease. Fish is also low in saturated fat. 2.[..]

Seafood remains popular as consumers look for simple, healthy meal choices. The benefits of eating fish and other seafood are being reported almost daily, with governments all over the planet endorsing seafood as an essential part of a healthy diet. In addition to health benefits, consumers like the ease of preparation, versatility and rich flavor that seafood offers. When choosing main courses, these attributes make fish and seafood an excellent addition to weekly meal plans. Fish and seafood is available in a myriad of forms. Seafood markets and other outlets offer fresh fish, often just hours from being caught. Surprisingly, extremely fresh seafood can be purchased online. Items are[..]

There are many delicious ways to prepare and serve turkey. It might be deep-fried, brined, poached, grilled...to mention just a few methods of preparation. This article, however, will focus strictly on tips and techniques for preparing perfect turkey the old-fashioned way - oven roasted. Basic Technique for Roasting a Turkey... 1. The safest method for thawing a frozen turkey is by allowing the turkey to thaw in the refrigerator. Be certain to plan ahead...it will take approximately 3 days for a 20 pound turkey to defrost. 2. Everyone wants to prepare enough turkey for the number of guests they serve, and generally desire to have some turkey left over. To determine the correct turkey[..]

This Salsa was an everyday condiment on our table when I was growing up. Now I can't seem to ever make enough to satisfy my family, friends and just about anyone who try's it! The Recipe is actually pretty simple but it does require you to roast your chiles outside unless you have a very good ventilation system in your kitchen. For Mom's Salsa you will need: One 4 ounce package of dried chile de arbol or japones dried chile. One whole white onion, Diced One can ( Large ) whole tomato's or diced if you prefer. One bunch cilantro. Chop about half to start add more to taste. 2 Cloves garlic chopped. 1/2 teaspoon oregano.salt and pepper to taste. The secret to this great tasting salsa is[..]

I often hear people say they don't cook at home because it takes too long and they just don't have time. Every time I hear this it makes me want to tear my hair out. I live a hectic life, yet I manage to find time to cook every day. Often I am making the exact same dishes that you get in your favorite restaurants. Restaurants depend on being able to serve a large number of people in a timely manner. Their dishes need to be simple to prepare and fast to cook. Having a good collection of restaurant copy cat recipes has made it so much easier for me to cook at home. Restaurants used to be a crutch for me, I always figured they were a time saver. I wanted to cook but I just didn't have the[..]

I want to talk to you about Puerto Rican Food Recipes. A subject near and dear to my heart. Growing up my mom and my grandmother provided us with the daily food my family ate. Sometimes when you are accustomed to something you take it for granted. However, the first time I spent an extended time away from Puerto Rico I realized my home cooking was special. If you are in a Puerto Rican restaurant or visiting Puerto Rico be sure to try some of these dishes: 1. Asopao de Pollo - A hearty chicken soup with rice. There are other variations like the one with shrimp or pigeon peas but for my money, the chicken is the one. 2. Mofongo relleno de camarones - This is a Meshed plantain dish[..]