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Everyone loves donuts. Whether you prefer these sweet treats first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee, as a late night snack, or anytime in between, you can make your favorite donuts right in your own kitchen. Quick and Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Sometimes, the best recipes are…
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Originally, all foods were “organic” – grown and prepared without pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, hormones, irradiation to prevent spoilage, and microwave cooking. Our food these days, whether of vegetable or animal origin, is not only deficient in nutrients but also full of pollutants and farm chemicals. The modern denaturing of…
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When it comes to breakfast, the sky’s the limit. From savory to sweet, breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, but usually the tastiest. While there are thousands of delicious breakfast recipes out there to enjoy, we’ve compiled 5 of our all-time favorite breakfasts, along with…
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If you’re aiming to host a trendy and elegant — and grown-up — get-together, a wine and cheese tasting should be high on your agenda. A wine and cheese tasting allows you and your guests to sample new flavors of cheese, wine and finger foods while enjoying great conversation at…
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by Jane Booth When preparing for a Valentine’s party it’s always great to have a theme attached to your occasion. This way, your guests will be much more excited about the big day and feel like more of a part of the party — whether it’s fancy dress costumes or…
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Many individuals agree that the sauce on barbecued meat is like the icing on a cake. Gourmet barbecue sauces, rubs and marinades are commonly served on (or on the side of) the finished dish. Barbecue sauces are used to add flavor and sweeten the meat for a better tasting meal….
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Want to serve an elegant, yet easy, dessert? Try truffles. The chocolate kind, that is. Not the fungi. These rich and creamy bite-sized indulgences are really quite simple to make. The secret is to buy the best chocolate you can afford. For 25-30 basic chocolate truffles you will need: 4…
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by Dawn Lewis Roasted peppers are a great way to bring out flavor and add unique flavors to many different dishes. Peppers, either sweet or hot, can be roasted in a variety of ways. Once they are roasted they can be added to salads, casseroles, sandwiches, and much more. Let’s…
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Clarified butter is a delightfully rich concentrated butter that can be used in cooking and making mouth watering sauces. Traditional methods for making this rich butter concentrate can be a little intimidating at first, but not anymore. There is a very simple and easy 4-step method to make clarified butter….
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When it comes to prime rib and there are two basic camps. One side says you must cook it with the bones attached. The idea is that the bones give more flavor to the meat. The other side says that the meat can be just as flavorful without the bones,…