Healthier 1st Birthday Cake Ideas

Healthier 1st Birthday Cake Ideas

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

Parents are often looking for a healthy alternative to the standard, sugary, preservative-filled birthday cake for their baby’s introduction to the wonderful traditions of birthdays. We’ve heard from parents looking for ways to buy an egg-free cake, to those seeking recipes for “healthy” cakes, or even whether to make/buy two…

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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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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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Recipes That Use Up Extra Veggies

Recipes That Use Up Extra Veggies

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Stretching a dollar is high on everybody’s list these days. The same goes for eating a healthy diet. These two things may seem to be mutually exclusive at times, what with the high price of organics and specialty health food items. But you can save yourself some money and time…

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How to Cook a Souffle

How to Cook a Souffle

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

Souffles are a lovely way of treating the special people in our lives. Whether you are serving a hot savory souffles with the main course or as a dreamy dessert it is an elegant addition to any meal. Not only is it prized for its delectable flavor and airy consistency,…

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How to Make Risotto

How to Make Risotto

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

The secret to a great-tasting, smooth and creamy risotto is patience. While it may take a little more time and attention to make this Italian favorite, it is definitely worth the wait. And once you see how versatile and easy it really is, and discover the countless dishes that can…

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