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Salad Gets A Summery Makeover

Steakhouse fans eagerly anticipate digging into the savory cuts of sizzling beef waiters serve up. The precursor to that portion of the meal is often a wedge salad, which offers a crisp complement to the richness of the steak. Wedge salads are traditionally made with iceberg lettuce and
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Great Meals Start With Waffles

Breakfast foods may be most often enjoyed in the morning, but many are delicious at any time of the day. Pancakes, waffles and even omelets can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner, making them each worthy of addition to your culinary repertoire. Waffles are a diverse breakfast food. Waffles are tasty as a standalone, […]
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Impress Guests With Homemade Burgers This Fourth Of July

Backyard barbecues are a staple of summertime. In fact, many Fourth of July celebrations just wouldn’t feel right without hamburgers and hot dogs cooking over an open flame in the backyard. Burgers may not qualify as fancy fare, but they’re perfect for Independence Day celebrations. This year, party hosts can add a little something extra […]
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Dad’s Day Dining He’s Bound To Love

Father’s Day is an opportunity to shower Dad with extra love and attention. Special outings and heartfelt gifts typically are part of the celebration. Some children may want to go above and beyond by whipping up a meal that Dad is sure to enjoy — particularly a father who spends his fair share of time […]
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Fire Up The Grill For Fish

Grilling season presents ample opportunities to explore new culinary horizons. Just about anything that can be cooked indoors also can be prepared outdoors over an open flame. And many foodies insist that grilling produces unique flavors that simply cannot be replicated when cooking via other means. Individuals looking to stray from grilling season staples like […]
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Creamy Coleslaw Gets A Healthy Boost

Coleslaw is a staple of backyard cookouts and picnics. Coleslaw is considered a Dutch food, though there are mentions of a similar cabbage dish served in Ancient Rome. The word coleslaw is derived from the Dutch term “koolsla,” meaning “cabbage salad.” That’s not surprising, as the slaw is made primarily of shredded cabbage with a […]
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Sweeten-Up Any Occasion With Cookies

Baking cookies may be a tradition come the holiday season, but just about any time of year is ideal for preparing favorite doughs and getting out those cookie sheets. In fact, National Sugar Cookie Day is celebrated each July 9th, and sugar cookies are some of the most basic, yet versatile cookies for home chefs […]
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Make Eggs The Main Course

On those days when home cooks are searching the cupboards and refrigerator for some culinary inspiration, they need look no further than the egg carton. Often relegated to breakfast time, eggs can be the main ingredient or stars of meals any time of the day. In fact, they’re a common component of quiches, fritatas and […]