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Here are eight simple cooking tips that might help you in the kitchen. Take a look and see.

More people are calling almonds their favorite nut-and they are putting their almonds where their mouths are. Over the past six years, American almond consumption has increased by 11 percent per year. From roasted and seasoned almonds in creative, portable packaging to almond granola bars, energy bars and breakfast bars to entrees and vegetable dishes, almonds are found in a variety of new food products.

Ecclesiastes 11:5 (NIV) "As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things."

We all love spicy chicken. Here are 3 recommended, delicious hot n' spicy chicken recipes to try out in your chicken today!

Because mornings are often hectic, some families try to get by with skimpy breakfasts or skip the meal entirely. You and your children, though, have already gone without food for 8 to 9 hours. Without a good breakfast, your bodies and your brains - which have no blood-glucose reserves, the brain's main energy source - have even longer to wait for an energy boost. It's much better to get up a little earlier to have a complete breakfast.

If you are just starting to cook, or are moving in on your own, chances are you don't have much in terms of cooking equipment. Here is what we recommend you get, as you are starting out. As time goes by, you will, of course, get more kitchen gadgets. But here are five that we recommend starting out with:

"Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching." - Proverbs 1:8 (NIV)

Scripture: "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." - Ephesians 4:32 (ESV).

Verse: Romans 8:1-2 (NIV). "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death."

Although many folks consider French toast a breakfast food, you can serve this popular dish for any time of the day. For a classy meal, you can even split the toast slices, stuff them with cheese and serve them up with sugared strawberries.

The recipe of the delicious coleslaw can be found in the comments.

Kids and some grownups will or like this treat for breakfast or maybe a snack or any time.

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1st Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Scripture: "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." - James 5:16 (NIV)

I really like this, I think you will like it, too.

Scripture: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV).

This recipe is an experience for anyone, it’s kind of unique and very different from today’s baking, today all you need to do is go to the market and pick something off of the shelf, put it in the microwave and you have it. Well I’m old fashion when it is something I’m going to eat and enjoy, I need to have hands on and do it the old way. OK enough jabber let’s get on with the recipe so we can enjoy it, remember your ingredients should be room temperature or close to it.

We do live in a wonderful world, made by God.

Like fish? This is a quick recipe for a delicious dish of fish. Try it, you'll like it.

What a delicious dessert. You have to try this recipe.

Scripture: "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." - 2nd Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)

This is the recipe I found, and from speaking to several people this is my conclusion: if you stick to the plan, it can work for you, yet this whole cabbage soup business is for those who can appreciate it. As for me, I genuinely believe that one should consume not only what would make one lose weight, but also something that would taste good! What would be the point of suffering if your final goal was to feel good? I think that one should enjoy not only the result but also the process! Try this cabbage soup recipe. You will not regret it. There aren't a lot of tasty and healthy foods like cabbage soup.

Burgers, the quintessential barbecue fare, are among America's all-time favorite foods. For variety, top them with unconventional fixings, such as avocado slices, arugula, salsa and fresh basil.

Chef explains that although scampi is a term used elsewhere to describe a species of shrimp, in America it refers to an Italian dish. This simple recipe is magnificent when served over pasta, fish or chicken.

"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him." - 1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)