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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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Many cooks are intimidated by complex sauces with fancy names. Béarnaise, Marinara, Béchamel, Picatta…they all sound complicated, but they’re not! These sauces combine simple ingredients with a little bit of patience and a hot pan to produce tasty results right in your own kitchen. Béarnaise — A Butter-Wine Sauce Béarnaise…
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by Cherise James On a dark, cold evening, I walk into my home with cold hands, cold feet and cold nose. The whole family is ready to chase away the chill with something hot to drink. If I ask them what they want, there will be a chorus of, “Hot…
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by Daniel Brown Beat the heat this summer with cool summer recipes. Don’t you look for a drink or cool shake on a hot summer day? Here are some easy recipes that you can prepare in no time. Try them out and serve your family and friends. These refreshing drinks…
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Sometimes you want something cold to drink, but the usual water, soda, or iced tea just won’t do. You want something rich, creamy and thick. This is the perfect occasion for a milkshake. Milkshakes are available at your local fast-food joint, but these made-from-a-mix milkshakes don’t offer much in the…
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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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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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Winner, winner chicken dinner! Chicken is an all-around crowd pleaser. It’s healthy, relatively inexpensive and the kids will eat it without complaint. Plus, it’s extremely versatile and easy to prepare, making it a perfect main course for busy families. So it goes without saying that mouth-watering chicken thigh recipes are…
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Everybody knows that alcoholic drinks are a source of empty calories, but rest easy; you can enjoy a cocktail or two without ruining your diet. As long as you focus on drinks low in fat and sugar, you can enjoy yourself without having to hit the gym extra hard. Besides…
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Dessert is one of the most important parts of your menu, so do not overlook them when you are planning for Cinco de Mayo. Just as the appetizers are one of the first impressions your guests receive, so dessert is one of the last impressions they will get before the…