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by Barbara Pena Sometimes getting dinner on the table seems like a daunting task, but with a little preplanning, it can be quick and easy — and even save you money. These quick and easy dinner recipes make getting dinner on the table faster than ordering takeout! This first recipe…
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Filet mignon is French, of course, with filet meaning “thick slice” and mignon meaning “dainty.” Filet mignon comes from the small end of the tenderloin (called the short loin) which is found on the back rib cage of the animal. This area of the animal is not weight-bearing, thus the…
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The Basic Cappuccino The basic cappuccino is a 6-9 ounce beverage. It is composed of about 2-3 ounces of espresso coffee, 2-3 ounces of steamed milk and 2-3 ounces of frothed milk. Powdered cocoa or cinnamon is usually sprinkled on the top to give it that special touch. Here are…
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One of the best things you can do for your family is to cook healthy, nutritious and delicious meals. Science is proving what we have long suspected: the food you eat is largely responsible for how healthy you are. In addition, the eating habits you instill in your children are…
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The tandoori masala and curry of India, the oregano and thyme of the Middle East, the anise and ginger root of China, the mustard of France, or the Japanese poppy seed. Spices have been valued by men throughout history, and trading them is one of the world’s oldest professions. They…
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Cheesecake is one of those desserts that inspire a quest for perfection. For centuries, people have been collecting, comparing, and cherishing their own favorite recipes for this sinfully delicious treat. The earliest cheesecake recipes can be traced to ancient Greece and Rome, cultures that loved the decadent life. Historians believe…
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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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There are thousands of recipes for chicken floating around the Internet, magazines, and in your own recipe collection, but good old-fashioned fried chicken is an enduring favorite that’s always sure to please. Even in this age of weight-watching and health-conscious meal choices, fried chicken hasn’t been abandoned entirely. It has,…
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I was sitting there watching one of my favorite TV shows when a cookie craving hit me. As I watched one of the main characters take her chocolate chip cookies off the baking sheet, I drooled at the prospect of some freshly baked cookies. I wanted something that was easy,…
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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…