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An important factor in being a good cook is to understand how to properly measure ingredients. With many recipes, the correct measurement of ingredients can either make or break a recipe. This is especially true in baking where every tiny teaspoon counts! There was a time when cookbooks did not…
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It’s possible to cook for a party — or last-miute guests — without spending all day prepping your food. These low-maintenance yet decadent appetizers can be prepped the day before, so you’ll just have a few last-minute additions, and voila, ready to go! These appetizers speak for themselves, and believe…
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As Easter draws near, we’re often left scrambling trying to find the right ham recipe for Easter dinner, or even the right demi-glaze to make for that ham. What about dessert? Surely you’re going to need a great dessert recipe, right? Use these surefire recipes for your next family gathering…
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Brewing beer is essentially the process of fermenting grain or fruit over a period of time, the sugars in the grain or fruit will then turn in to alcohol. You can make beer with either the grains or an extract from grain. The way commercial producers make beer is not…
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Firing up the grill is a great way to cook in the summer! Here are a few grilling tips and a couple of recipes, too. For great grilled burgers, form the patty gently. Smashing the meat forces out moisture. Sear both sides of the burger on both sides, then move…
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On a rainy Saturday night, few things are as satisfying as ordering in from your local Chinese restaurant. Having a warm fragrant bag of your favorite Chinese treats delivered to your door is a huge convenience and a feast for the senses. These days, not everyone can afford the luxury…
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Eating fish is a great way to introduce healthy proteins and vitamins into your diet, but you can pack twice the health benefits and twice the flavor by combining fresh fish and tropical fruit. Both of these foods are healthy sources of vitamins and nutrients and happen to taste delicious…
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by Elizabeth Coughlan Do you despair when your Thanksgiving turkey has dried out, or your roast is tough and lacking in flavor? Brining could be the simple solution to your problems. Many people think of brining as a way of preserving meat or fish where it is soaked for days…
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No one wants to eat tasteless food in an effort to trim the fat from their diet. Eating healthier doesn’t mean you have to skimp on flavor or the enjoyment of food. There are ways that you can trim the fat with these healthy (and delicious) food tips. 1. Light…
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The weather is heating up and you want some simple summer drinks to sip poolside. Daiquiris and smoothies are great but who wants to spend all day crushing ice? You don’t need to break out the blender to feel like you’re in the islands, just follow these simple drink recipes…