Special Easter Recipes

Special Easter Recipes

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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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Try Truffles!

Try Truffles!

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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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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

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This Cinco de Mayo, make sure you’re prepared to celebrate the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Gather your family on this festive day to enjoy music, dancing and, of course, great Mexican food. As you’re getting ready for this year’s fiesta,…

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Pack the Perfect Picnic

Pack the Perfect Picnic

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The warm, balmy days of summer are perfect for getting outside, engaging in your favorite activities and having a picnic in a nice shady spot. A picnic is a classic summertime outing, but the art of packing a great picnic seems to be getting lost in the shuffle of today’s…

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Great Low-Fat Dressings

Great Low-Fat Dressings

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Dressings make a huge difference in the healthfulness of a salad and how good it tastes. It doesn’t take much to adopt healthy salad dressings — these tasty additions may encourage you incorporate more greens into your meals. But before you learn how to make healthy dressings, here’s the truth…

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Healthy Pantry Staples to Keep on Hand

Healthy Pantry Staples to Keep on Hand

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by Charlotte Louise Maguire When your pantry is stocked with healthy staples, it is easy to make smart choices. The following list of non-perishable foods will provide a variety of convenient choices without breaking the bank or sabotaging your diet. These options will keep you feeling full and satisfied while…

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