The Truth About Turkey

The Truth About Turkey

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All along, turkey has been associated to once a year family feasts. You know, the Thanksgiving turkey. The Christmas turkey. Roast turkey stuffed with some yummy stuffing, eaten with gravy or cranberry sauce is a must for the end of the year celebrations. The fact is, turkey is such a…

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The Newest Fast Food Offenders

The Newest Fast Food Offenders

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Fast food restaurants are great, aren’t they? You only need to drive through, throw some money at the people in the window and they happily throw grease, salt, and sugar back at you. We all know fast food joints are necessary evils. Everybody is short on time and they can…

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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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Quick and Nutritious One-Pot Meals

Quick and Nutritious One-Pot Meals

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It’s not uncommon for families to eat non-nutritious food these days. With everyone working and running around, who really has time to cook anymore? The way to keep healthy food in your family’s diet is to learn quick and easy ways to make delicious and nutritious one-dish meals that everyone…

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Alcohol and Cooking: Which Brands Are Best?

Alcohol and Cooking: Which Brands Are Best?

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Have you ever thought about combining alcohol with your cooking? Alcohol actually adds a lot of flavor to your recipes. Just think of vanilla, an alcohol-based extract that provides intense flavoring. By incorporating alcohol into your cooking you can create a palate-pleasing taste. Some recipes require alcohol in order to…

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Do a Dry Rub First

Do a Dry Rub First

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The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After years of toil I have finally capitulated and agreed to make ribs the fool proof way every time. Consequently the neighbors, the kids, and family from out of town all place special requests for ribs. To begin preheat your oven…

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