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Sometimes you need a meal in a hurry. Whether you have unexpected guests, you just came home from work or you simply don’t want to spend an hour in the kitchen, there are plenty of ways to make a great meal in just 20 minutes that don’t involve picking up…
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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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One of the best things you can do for your family is to cook healthy, nutritious and delicious meals. Science is proving what we have long suspected: the food you eat is largely responsible for how healthy you are. In addition, the eating habits you instill in your children are…
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These are two of my favorite party appetizer recipes that I used to prepare in parties! They are quick, easy and the ingredients are available in any store. Note: Both party appetizer recipes yield 8 servings. Cocktail Kebabs 8 large Shrimp, cooked 1 Garlic clove, crushed 2 Green onions, trimmed…
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An important factor in being a good cook is to understand how to properly measure ingredients. With many recipes, the correct measurement of ingredients can either make or break a recipe. This is especially true in baking where every tiny teaspoon counts! There was a time when cookbooks did not…
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With all the television commercials, magazine advertisements and general hype about sports drinks, you might be inclined to think that you need to grab that bottle of Gatorade before heading to the gym. The simple truth is that for most of us that is just not necessary. Unless you are…
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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 search of easy weekday dinners that the whole family loves? Give those chicken breasts a rest and look no further than roasted chicken thighs. They are flavorful, juicy, tender and delicious. The best part? Chicken thighs are an economical cut, and they’re super-easy to prepare. You don’t need to…
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by Linda Wilson The hot days of summer are definitely here. It’s time for quick, easy, light, cool foods! Here are a couple of recipes that are perfect for summertime entree salads. Whether for a luncheon, dinner by the pool, or simply something quick and easy on a hot summer…
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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…