Alcohol and Cooking: Which Brands Are Best?

Alcohol and Cooking: Which Brands Are Best?

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Have you ever thought about combining alcohol with your cooking? Alcohol actually adds a lot of flavor to your recipes. Just think of vanilla, an alcohol-based extract that provides intense flavoring. By incorporating alcohol into your cooking you can create a palate-pleasing taste. Some recipes require alcohol in order to…

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Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes

Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes

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by Barbara Pena Sometimes getting dinner on the table seems like a daunting task, but with a little preplanning, it can be quick and easy — and even save you money. These quick and easy dinner recipes make getting dinner on the table faster than ordering takeout! This first recipe…

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Prevent Food-borne Illnesses

Prevent Food-borne Illnesses

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Food safety is something that every cook needs to take seriously. With 81 million cases of food-borne sickness occurring every year in the United States, it’s important to understand how food poisoning can be prevented. Thankfully, most people who get sick as a result of contaminated food recover quickly and…

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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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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

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This Cinco de Mayo, make sure you’re prepared to celebrate the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Gather your family on this festive day to enjoy music, dancing and, of course, great Mexican food. As you’re getting ready for this year’s fiesta,…

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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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