Steamed veggies are undoubtedly healthy, heart-friendly, and good for your diet. But sometimes they just don’t turn out the way they’re supposed to. So if you want to avoid mushy, tasteless results, find out how you can steam veggies to perfection. Why didn’t we like eating veggies when we were kids? I have a theory […]
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If you’re looking for new flavors on your cooking roster, marinating your meat before applying the heat can be an amazing step. It works for the busy chefs, but also for the ones who like to take their time in the kitchen. The basics of marinade are just that: the simple steps you can take
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How many vinegar types do you know? There are lots of them on the supermarkets’ shelves, but to be true, you only need one or two types in your pantry. But do you know which one is the most suitable for your needs? If not, read on! In my childhood, my family and I always
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So many chocolate eggs, double servings of wonderful glazed ham and it’s no wonder that my pants don’t fit that well after Easter. So how to deal with the sometimes-necessary post-Easter weight loss? There are a few things you can try. Nothing too complicated or too restrictive. It always seems strange to me that once
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Is there a season more egg-oriented than spring and especially the time around Easter? We think not! It’s when you buy plenty of eggs to dye, and use them in so many delicious dishes. That’s why we thought you might want to have plenty of resources at your disposal, gathered in one place. Here’s the
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Making healthy choices can be hard sometimes. You just want to eat a burger and forget about consequences. But after you finish your meal, here comes the guilt. To prevent it, here are a few tips & tricks to make guilt-free healthy burgers! I like eating burgers, that’s a fact. But anytime I finish that
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When you’re looking to expand your cooking repertoire, you don’t have to get too far out of your comfort zone. How about just incorporating one new ingredient? Our first idea: learn about cooking with horseradish. It has a strong, prickly flavor, and it will give a lot of character to your classic meals. Horseradish is
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You and your family want to make the transition to a healthier lifestyle. And home-cooked meals are one of the most important parts of the program. It seems insurmountable, too difficult in a hectic 21st-century life. And you feel like you don’t have enough time or enough patience. Don’t feel guilty and just look to
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What’s the difference between chopping and dicing? What on Earth does julienne mean, except the slightly misspelled name of a woman? If you’re a beginner in the kitchen, there are some basic cutting techniques you should learn, especially since they appear in a lot of online recipes. The internet is indeed full of instructions like
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Crock-pot cooking is definitely in right now, and it’s efficient and easy way to get dinner going. You start in the morning, and by the time you get home from work, dinner is done! But how do you get started if you’ve never had one? Allow us to give you a hand in this endeavor.
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There surely isn’t one better all-encompassing, loved by all recipe to make an omelet. There are different shapes and sizes of the dish and all kinds of differences in our taste buds. But there is such a thing as a technique which will help you make a great omelet, no matter what your preferences are.
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Wonderful, vibrant colors, deeply layered flavor, and lots of dishes to pair with. Pesto sauce is, based on merit, one of the most used out there. So if you want to make some tasty pasta, sandwiches, or go off the beaten path and make pizza, then you have to learn how to make pesto. Because
