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Transform Salads For Fall Dining

Who says salads are just for summertime? Now that hot and humid days have given way to the crisp evenings of fall, it’s time to tweak lunch and dinner menus accordingly. Even though soups and stews are the norm this time of year, salads can have their menu moments as well. What better way to
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The Best Pumpkins For Pie (And Other Desserts)!

Beginning in early fall, pumpkins begin to arrive at farmer’s markets, supermarkets, nurseries, and fall harvest festivals. Pumpkins are versatile in that they make colorful fall home decorations, but also can be utilized in all sorts of recipes. In fact, pumpkins are a type of winter squash. While some people may be quick to think […]
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Spicy Chicken Fires Up Dinner Time

Chicken is a versatile protein that can take center stage on any table. There are scores of ways to prepare chicken, and this recipe for “Pollo Harissa” is seasoned with a fiery, spicy mix that is truly aromatic. Enjoy it, courtesy of “España: Exploring the Flavors of Spain” (Gibbs Smith) by James Campbell Caruso. Pollo […]
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Slow-Cooked Salmon Makes A Perfect Entrée

Fish typically does not require a lengthy cooking time, which makes it both tricky and ideal to serve when hosting friends and family at home. The short cooking time of fish makes it great for hosts who want to spend more time with their guests and less time cooking. However, that same short cooking time […]
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A Favorite Chocolate Flavor Shines Through

So many people love to indulge in rich chocolate every once in a while. It’s certainly possible to tempt that sweet tooth by visiting a neighborhood candy shop. But it’s just as easy to experiment in the kitchen with homemade confections. This recipe for “Force Noire Ganache” from “Chocolate Obsession: Confections and Treats to Create […]
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A Simple Salad Makes A Light Meal For All

Despite fall officially arriving in September, summer weather often lingers well into the month. On those days when steamy temperatures persist, it’s ideal to have a recipe that is easy to throw together in a matter of minutes. While one may not expect “rice” and “salad” to be in the same sentence, that’s just what’s […]
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Stir Up Dinner Quickly

When time is of the essence, finding opportunity to cook delicious meals at home can seem challenging. But there are plenty of recipes that whip up in no time and won’t disappoint hungry families. This recipe for “Speedy Beef Stir-Fry with Chunky Vegetables” from “300 Stir-Fry Recipes” (Robert Rose) by Nancie McDermott is one such […]
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A Simple, Flavorful Salad To Whip Up In A Snap!

When preparing meals at home, cooks know that it helps to have a few simple, easily prepared dishes in their culinary repertoire. These are dishes that don’t require too much planning and utilize certain staples that are present in everyone’s pantry. Such is the case with this recipe for “Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Crushed Peanuts” […]