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This Crisp Salad Is Perfect For Hot Nights

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With already cooked chicken and a dressing that can be made up to one day ahead, all a person has to do is assemble this “Chicken Salad Niçoise.” Suggested pairings include a chilled soup, like Gazpacho, crusty bread, and a light dessert of fresh fruit topped with vanilla yogurt. Try this
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Mini Lemon Meringues Are Tasty Little Tarts

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A lemon meringue pie is the perfect warm weather treat. Full of tangy lemon, bright coloring and loaded with flavor, lemon meringue pie is almost like having sunshine on a plate. Cutting into a lemon meringue pie can sometimes become a messy ordeal, so these “Mini Lemon Meringue Pies” let each person have an individual […]
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Impress July Fourth Guests With Smoked Short Ribs

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Smoked foods are wildly popular. The unique flavor that smoking imparts to anything from beef to poultry to seafood to vegetables is impossible to replicate with other cooking methods, which perhaps contributes to its popularity. As hosts prepare to welcome friends and family for a July Fourth barbecue, they can cook to impress with this […]
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Keep The Barbecue Fired Up

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Backyard barbecues remain popular even when the summer slowly begins to wind down. Though traditional favorites like hamburgers and hot dogs always have a place at the table, grilling afficionados may be on the lookout for new recipes to test their skills. “Buttermilk Chicken Kebabs” from “Casablanca: My Moroccan Food” (Firefly Books) by Nargisse Benkabbou […]
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A Sweet Ending To Patriotic Parties

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Although appetizers and main courses (typically foods cooked on the grill) get a lot of fanfare, when the sun begins to set, both the fireworks and desserts are allowed to shine. “Raspberry-Almond Linzer Cookies” with their striking red centers, can complement the color scheme of July 4 parties. You may want to alternate filling the […]
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Turn To Turkey For Meals

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Turkey does not garner much attention outside of Thanksgiving or other holidays when a roasted turkey is the centerpiece of a large family meal. However, turkey is a lean, tasty and versatile protein source that can be utilized in many meals. Individuals interested in reducing the fat and calorie content of some of their favorite […]
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Give Chips And Dip A Sweet Twist

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Tortilla chips dipped in a tangy salsa often make the perfect opener to a meal. Salsa traditionally is made with tomatoes, but people often can find different fruits filling in for tomatoes or complementing them in various salsa recipes. Watermelon’s high water content and subtle, sweet flavor contribute to its refreshing, some might say addictive, […]
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Savory Crêpes Are The Star Of This Lasagna

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Lasagna is the perfect dish to feed a crowd. It can feature everything from cheeses to meats to vegetables, and often the leftovers taste even better than the meal on the first day. Lasagna typically is made with long sheets of pasta, but “Lasagne di Crespelle” from “Nick Stellino’s Family Kitchen” (G.P Putnam’s Sons) utilizes […]
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Grilled Seafood To Excite Backyard BBQ Guests

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Grilling is a passion shared by millions of people across the globe. For some, there’s simply no better way to prepare meals in summertime than to do so over an open flame. Recent years have seen many people expand their culinary horizons beyond traditional grilling fare like hamburgers and hot dogs. Indeed, there’s no shortage […]
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This French Pastry Is Sweet And Satisfying

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An éclair is a delicious French dessert comprised of an eggy but airy pastry traditionally filled with custard and topped with a chocolate glaze. However, éclairs can be customized to feature many different flavors. Historians say acclaimed chef Antonin Carême is attributed with making the éclair famous by modifying a cake recipe previously known as […]
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Secrets To A Great Grilled Cheese

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Grilled cheese is an ideal comfort food. It’s crispy, buttery and full of warm and gooey cheese. Many people grow up enjoying grilled cheese as children, and then continue digging in to this delight as they get older. While grilled cheese may seem like simple fare, there are some techniques to make it even more […]
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Healthier Salad Makes Barbecues Better

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Warm weather beckons people outdoors. Al fresco dining offers a chance to spend even more time outdoors, and many people will attest that no outdoor gathering is complete without the requisite grilled fare and complementary sides that are staples of spring and summer dining. Potato salad is one such food that turns up regularly this […]