How to Caramelize Onions

How to Caramelize Onions

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

by Lerrina Collins What can turn a spicy, smelly vegetable into a sweet, flavor-enhanced delight? Caramelizing! At least when it comes to onions. While some people enjoy onions any way they can get them, most have learned cooking, particularly grilling or sauteing, changes the onion’s chemical makeup, diminishing its strong…

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How to Make Your Own Sushi

How to Make Your Own Sushi

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Sushi has become a popular trend in many U.S. cities, even finding a home in the cold cases in many grocery stores. But one trip to your local sushi bar can cost upwards of $20 a person; not exactly something you’d want to do on a regular basis. The art…

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Time to Make the Donuts

Time to Make the Donuts

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

Everyone loves donuts. Whether you prefer these sweet treats first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee, as a late night snack, or anytime in between, you can make your favorite donuts right in your own kitchen. Quick and Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Sometimes, the best recipes are…

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Clarifying Butter

Clarifying Butter

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Clarified butter is a delightfully rich concentrated butter that can be used in cooking and making mouth watering sauces. Traditional methods for making this rich butter concentrate can be a little intimidating at first, but not anymore. There is a very simple and easy 4-step method to make clarified butter….

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New Twists on Taco Night

New Twists on Taco Night

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Tacos are a staple of Mexican food. Those of us who love to eat Mexican food regularly include tacos in our weekly menus. Sometimes it is nice to keep concept and vary the theme so that every taco night isn’t exactly the same. These twists on taco night will keep…

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Apples: Know the Difference

Apples: Know the Difference

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Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. They’re usually the first fruit young children can identify, and the first fruit they taste. Countless folk stories and myths from around the globe feature apples, demonstrating the apple’s far-reaching influence and likeability. One of the apple’s main selling…

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Healthy Halloween Treats

Healthy Halloween Treats

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by Holle Abee Kids love October 31. From dressing up in their favorite costume to trick-or-treating to attending spooky parties, Halloween is one of the best times of the year for most children. Unfortunately, the foods generally associated with these fall festivities can be really scary. But by substituting healthier…

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The Safe Way to Cook for a Crowd

The Safe Way to Cook for a Crowd

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You don’t need to panic if you find yourself on a situation you need to cook for a crowd. Choosing the appropriate equipment and adapting well the preparation you will find out it’s not that huge challenge or mysterious science to cook for a lot of people. All you need…

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