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Chase Away Chills With A Thick & Filling Stew

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Slow cookers can be unsung kitchen heroes any time of the year, but particularly during the colder seasons. That’s because slow cookers take on one-pot meals with ease. A person simply places all the ingredients inside the crock, then returns in 8 hours or so to a completely cooked meal. Certain recipes, including stews, lend […]
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This Flavorful Appetizer Is Ideal For Holiday Entertaining

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Holiday entertaining revs up in autumn and continues into the new year. The prepared host or hostess understands the importance of having plenty of crowd-ready recipes on hand. Delicious, easy-to-prepare appetizers certainly should be in-home cooks’ bag of holiday hosting tricks. Few can resist the salty allure of bacon, which adds appeal to an appetizer […]
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Enhance Appetizer Selections With Mini Pizzas

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Appetizers come in all types and flavors. When those flavors include the classic tomato, mozzarella and basil combination of pizza, appetizers are sure to fly off of the serving tray. During peak entertaining seasons, having a bevy of appetizer  options at the ready helps ensure successful celebrations. This recipe for “Pizze Fritte” from Daniel Paterna’s […]
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Holiday Baking Goes Gluten-Free

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What would the holidays be without decadent desserts? In fact, the season is synonymous with cookies and other baked treats, so much so that families often incorporate holiday baking into their annual traditions. People who avoid gluten for health reasons may feel left when the bevy of desserts is distributed during home visits or office […]
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Healthy Lunch Courtesy Of Vegan Dining

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Veganism is marked by a choice to abstain from the use of animal products, including in one’s diet. It is different from vegetarianism because vegetarians may consume some animal products, namely eggs, milk and honey, while vegans will not. There are many benefits to adopting a plant-based diet. Over the last several years, scientists have […]
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Chocolate Cookies Are A Sweet Finale To Thanksgiving Dinners

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Holiday entertaining season begins on Thanksgiving. Anyone who has been tasked with hosting Thanksgiving understands the commitment required to prepare a delicious meal for guests, which often encompasses appetizers, several side dishes and, of course, turkey as the centerpiece. Guests attending a Thanksgiving dinner can give holiday hosts and hostesses a break by