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Gingerbread Takes The Cake

Plenty of foods are associated with Christmastime, but none perhaps as familiar as gingerbread. Although the slightly spicy and warming tang of gingerbread often is enjoyed in cookie form or baked into panels used to create gingerbread houses, the spice combination of ginger, cloves and
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Fry Up Traditional Foods For Chanukah

Foods fried in oil traditionally are served during Chanukah celebrations. This custom commemorates the miracle of candelabra oil miraculously lasting eight days in the rededicated and cleaned Temple, despite just a single day’s supply. Latkes are a fried dish enjoyed through the ages. Since potatoes have long been inexpensive and tasty, they became a key […]
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Serve Up This Plant-Based App To Vegan Guests

Welcoming guests into your home for a special occasion often involves crafting an entertaining menu that will appeal to the masses. However, it also is essential to have options for those who may have dietary restrictions. Vegan diets are surging in popularity as health concerns, climate change and animal welfare are driving many people to […]
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Make This Side Dish The Star on Thanksgiving

Food is foremost on the minds of Thanksgiving guests. While food is a big deal on just about every holiday, the meal really takes center stage on Thanksgiving. Although turkey can be a delicious main course, many Thanksgiving diners might admit they anticipate the side dishes more than the turkey. Potatoes, soups, salads and dinner […]
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Slow Cook Some Spicy Wings For The Game

Food enjoyed during a football game day is almost as exciting as the game itself! Certain foods have become part and parcel of watching a particular sport. For example, who can attend a baseball game and resist the temptation to indulge in a hot dog? For football fans, chicken wings are the go-to game day […]
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There’s Always Room For Pizza

When it comes to pizza, it is often difficult to stop after just one slice. Although pizza originated in Italy, people from all around the world have made pizza their own by experimenting with different flavor combinations and toppings. Whether you’re in the camp who thinks it isn’t pizza if there’s more than mozzarella cheese […]
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A Celebration Of Spanish Cuisine For Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, beginning on September 15 and extending to October 15, communities across the country celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. The United States has benefitted from a boom in its Hispanic population over the last half century, making Hispanic Heritage Month a worthy reason to celebrate for Americans from all cultural backgrounds. The cultural contributions