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The mighty bean is a high-protein superstar. Just a quarter cup serving of any beans yields the same protein as an ounce of meat. Vegetarians already know how important they are to their diet. Others are just starting to understand the versatility and savings through the use of the economical…
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by Jennifer Mae Summer is grilling season and time to break out the burgers. Plain old hamburgers won’t do this summer. So be creative! Surprise your family and friends with a hamburger loaded down with fabulous taste. Look for unique toppings, mix-ins and condiments for your heavenly hamburgers. Here are…
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“What is this for?” If your cooking utensils include a double boiler, you may have heard this question. You may have even asked it. Double boilers, while not a commonly used kitchen utensil, are extremely beneficial. They are perfect for preparing cream-based sauces and soups, or desserts requiring melted chocolate….
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When it comes to breakfast, the sky’s the limit. From savory to sweet, breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, but usually the tastiest. While there are thousands of delicious breakfast recipes out there to enjoy, we’ve compiled 5 of our all-time favorite breakfasts, along with…
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by Jared Garrett The Western world loves bread. It’s hard to find something better than the sliced version. But have you ever considered making your own bread? Doing this at home, let’s say without a breadmaker but with a bread mixer, can be a deeply satisfying experience. Just imagine: It’s…
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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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By Linda Wilson Busy lives! Aren’t we all busy, busy, busy? Bring out the crockpot or slow cooker and you can make some tasty, economical meals for your family and cut down your kitchen time, too. For these recipes, all you have to do is add a salad, perhaps bread,…
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The great English cook Prue Leith once famously remarked “life’s too short to stuff a mushroom.” I feel pretty much the same way about peeling a grape. However, there may come a time when you want to do such a thing and it’s handy to have a simple method standing…
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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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In this article, I am going to share with you three delicious pasta recipes that you can prepare for any occasion. The recipes are very easy and can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. They’re fancy enough for entertaining or just a weeknight dinner. Lemon Tuna Pasta 4 tsp…