EZ Guide To Party Food

EZ Guide To Party Food

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Martha Stewart ruined it for everyone. Perfectly sane people now operate under the belief that, in order to have friends over, they need a year of planning, an entire book’s worth of chi-chi appetizers, and a venue that looks like it was decorated by a movie set designer. Martha lied….

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The Art of the Marinade

The Art of the Marinade

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It’s a sad fact that these days it has become almost essential to marinade most cuts of meat, unless you intend to casserole them. I’ll go into why that is the case a bit later on, but for the time being let’s just examine why we use marinades at all….

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What’s in a Cup of Tea?

What’s in a Cup of Tea?

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Since ancient times tea has been considered a precious commodity and major influence on trade routes and expeditions. Tea is more than a delicious pick-me-up. Both green and black teas contain catechins. Although more concentrated in green tea, these catechins promote a healthy brain as they protect against a buildup…

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Classic Comfort Foods Made Healthy

Classic Comfort Foods Made Healthy

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What’s more comforting after a bad day — or a good one for that matter — than grandma’s homemade chocolate-chip cookies? The memories of those sticky sweet indulgences take us back to our childhoods or keep us company when we’re blue, but consuming these traditional comfort foods can often times…

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Sushi for Beginners

Sushi for Beginners

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If you love sushi but are on a budget, get your fishy fix at home – for less – by making it yourself. You’ll need the right ingredients, some practice and a little patience. What you Need Makisu (bamboo rolling mat) Cutting board Medium bowl with water A sharp knife…

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Low-Carb Desserts

Low-Carb Desserts

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by Ted Goldberg Luscious desserts and low-carb diets typically do not mix. Sugar is, of course, a carbohydrate. How can you have something “sweet” without using sugar? Those of us who cook know that using artificial sweeteners changes the recipe drastically. Substances like saccharin have less “bulk” than straight sugar….

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