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Buying local Christmas tree can be beneficial While some of us may still be in denial, the holiday season is here. It’s time for cheesy music, snow, and, you guessed it, Christmas trees. As you deck the halls this season, consider visiting … Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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Selecting 10 notable cookbooks for 2011 is like running a culinary pageant in a recipe-tester’s kitchen. Each recipe is judged by the ingenuity of its ingredient combinations and how the finished dish speaks to the … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Pair chickpeas and potatoes for a hearty salad Here, I’ve paired potatoes with chickpeas. I like to cook potatoes whole and unpeeled to preserve their nutrients, but if you’re in a hurry, you could start with peeled, cubed potatoes. Let the cooked cubes … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Simple warm fruit dessert is perfect for winter Warm desserts are always welcome at my table, especially warm fruit dishes at this time of year. I love the way they fill the house with a sweet, fruity aroma. I’m especially fond of how … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Encore, Feast and Events merged into separate division The popularity of two Telegraph weekly sections and the newspaper’s annual events has brought about their merger into Telegraph Entertainment, a separate entertainment division of the company, Publisher Terrence Williams announced. The Telegraph Entertainment team … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Make your own marshmallows for a sweet winter treat Toasting marshmallows sounds so Fourth of July, doesn’t it? You can practically hear the bug zapper keeping time with the fireworks in air perfumed by Coppertone, your mother’s Parliament 100s and way too many beers. … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Pie will make you thankful for caves of Cheddar When you amble over to that cheese board during a party and cut yourself a hunk of cheddar, you are indulging in a tradition that goes back thousands of years and involves everything from kings … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Easy winter side-dish vegetables Say goodbye to steamed vegetables – try these dressed-up vegetable sides instead. Cauliflower with tomatoes: Perk up cauliflower with a bright blend of tomatoes, cilantro and spices. A dash of turmeric gives the cauliflower a … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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After holiday feasting, settle in with some soup Who doesn’t love homemade mashed potatoes and gravy? I also love leftover hot turkey sandwiches drowning in gravy. And my holiday isn’t complete without at least half a dozen iced sugar cookies. But after several … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Wings, chili combine for this game-time recipe When it comes to game time, what’s on the menu can be as important as who’s on the field. As the post-season arrives, delight your fellow fans with a game time menu that’s sure to … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Looking forward to another delicious year in food Every December, some snobby, cosmopolitan food writer forecasts ingredients or dishes we’ve never heard of as the hottest gastronomic trend for the upcoming annum. It’s a great gig, particularly since no one ever contradicts them. … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Japanese mushrooms make for fancy pasta dish Here’s a midweek dish that begs you to invite company over to share it. The combination of delicate mushrooms is a refined upgrade from the usual earthiness of darker varieties. The sauce is rich, so … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Extra steps make for fancier slow-cooker meal Slow-cookers are the answer to hectic schedules. Slow-cookers, the ultimate set-and-forget timesaving appliance, also can be used to keep foods warm – convenient for potlucks and office parties. The Rival Co. introduced the slow-cooker – … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Take time with onions for this steak sandwich One of the first tasks I had to perform as a student in cooking school was to caramelize onions. After 15 minutes I asked the chef if they were ready, and I continued to do … Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Low-sodium alternatives for party favorites Americans love their pepperoni. In fact, the Italian-American creation has become the most popular pizza topping in the U.S. But when it comes to pepperoni, pizza isn’t its only use. Americans have found additional methods … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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Sweet and savory holiday bites A festive party calls for a lively variety of delectable edibles. These recipes give you some sweet and savory choices that will help spread the holiday cheer. Scrumptious bites start with simple, flavorful ingredients – … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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Mixing up holiday cheer with iced tea This holiday, invite a surprising guest to stir up your seasonal soiree: iced tea. Alongside the wintertime warm-ups such as hot chocolate and eggnog, more hosts are adding a nontraditional, yet oh-so-celebration-worthy, sip to their … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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Gougeres are little bits of appetizer heaven Whether you call them hors d’oeuvres or appetizers, those first bites offered to guests are in fact little land mines to be deployed with care. If they’re too heavy, they blunt appetites for the main … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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Simple choices for New Year’s Day brunch I don’t usually commit to a New Year’s resolution, but if I did, maybe I’d look to simplify what often feels like a cluttered life. When it comes to food simplification, that means working from … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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Add flair to holiday celebrations with endive Take the stress out of holiday entertaining by using festive recipes that rely more on your flair than your time, such as anything made with the fashionable and elegant endive. Both white and red varieties … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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Wow your guests with olive-based appetizers paired with complementary wines You’ve heard of big things in small packages. This holiday season, try big flavor in small bites paired with excellent wine. The latest trend in holiday hosting ties together hearty hors d’oeuvres with carefully selected … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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Kugels have been embraced by different cultures for 8 centuries Back in my younger days, I married into a family of Lithuanian-Polish descent. While in the bosom of this group, I discovered many traditions of which I had been unfamiliar. The Christmas season in particular … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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Five safe and sane tips to lose weight in 2012 Do you blame America’s excess weight problem on large portions, video gaming or the automobile? Actually obesity isn’t a new health problem. Archeologists have found evidence of overweight among the upper classes in digs dating … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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Beyond just taste, recipes need color and depth We don’t just eat with our mouths. We eat with our eyes. There are some excellent recipes that fail miserably, not because they don’t taste good, but because they lack visual appeal. You can have … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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How to get the kids to eat vegetables they think they hate In an effort to get my kids to eat vegetables, I’ve schemed, wheedled, prepared tofu sausage and spent a king’s ransom on cherry tomatoes. But recently it occurred to me I’d left at least one … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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T-Bones staff donated tips to help Salvation Army HUDSON – On Dec. 5, the waitstaff and bartenders at T-Bones Great American Eatery in Hudson collected all their tips to purchase much-needed items for area youth that will be provided to the Salvation Army … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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Tasty new partnership for Amherst winemaker AMHERST – Vitone Family Wines is teaming up with winemaker Marco Cappelli to produce Verde Sole Wines. When New Hampshire-based negociant Christian Vitone set out to introduce his California-produced family wines, he never thought he … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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Budget bites and sips that sparkle for New Year If you’re in the mood to host a holiday party but think you don’t have the time – or the budget – think again. “You don’t need to spend a lot of money to throw … Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |
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A whole Christmas scene made from cookies I just love clearing off the vintage worktable I have in my kitchen and tinkering with holiday baking. For those history buffs out there, the workbench actually came from an old school. Today, I plan … Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
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Hanukkah Roast shines with secret ingredients Hanukkah began at sundown Tuesday, Dec. 20, and lasts for eight days. Like other Jewish holidays, it can be broken down into two components: the history and the food. First, the history. In the second … Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
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Cookie Tree will be showcase at any holiday party EDITOR’S NOTE: Ingredients in this article are too varied for a meaningful nutritional analysis. Ask three cookie designers for their favorite sugar cookie recipe and you’ll get three different answers. This recipe for a Cookie … Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
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Yummy chocolate chip cookies without gluten “Top Chef Just Desserts” finalist Matthew Petersen serves Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies at CityZen and Sou’Wester restaurants in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C. To ensure the gluten-free goodness of these cookies, use the … Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
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Don’t mince words: This pie has long been popular EDITOR’S NOTE: Mincemeat can be used in a variety of ways, which does not allow for a meaningful nutritional analysis. “The serving men doe sit and whine, and thinke it long ere dinner time: The … Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
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Is your chili or chowda the best around? Find out at Souhegan Valley cook-off AMHERST – The Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Opportunity Networks, will hold the first Souhegan Valley Chili Chowda Cookoff from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Amherst Business Center on Route … Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
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Celebrate with these inexpensive champagnes To many people, bubbles in wine are synonymous with champagne, while purists will argue (rightly) that true champagne comes only from the region of that name in France. Champagne is wonderful, but it has a … Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
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Black beans take on spicy flavor with chorizo Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo and Greens riffs on Italian-style greens with white beans. Choosing to pair black beans with chorizo, a spicy Mexican sausage, was easy, as those ingredients are frequent partners in Mexican … Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
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Chunky sauce adds texture, flavor to steak Plenty of flavor develops in the short time it takes to make this chunky sauce, which can be served with grilled portobellos as smartly as it accompanies slices of flank steak in this rendition. If … Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
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‘Homeward Bound’ raises more than $17,000 for Anne-Marie House in Hudson NASHUA – More than a dozen local restaurants and wineries served samples to nearly 200 guests at the Radisson Hotel on Dec. 1, all in the name of supporting the Anne-Marie House, a nonprofit transitional … Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
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Tips for getting preschool kids to eat Here are some tips from professional chefs on feeding preschool kids: n Keep trying. Studies show you may have to offer a new food 10-16 times before they’ll accept it. n Mix bites. A new … Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |
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Favorite Christmas cookie recipes EDITOR’S NOTE: Janet K. Keeler, of the St. Petersburg Times, rounded up readers’ favorite Christmas cookie recipes from years past. … Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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Colorful finger foods that are easy to prepare To hear the food critics, in particular the insufferable “talking heads” from the Cooking Channel, no one who is anyone sits down to a full dinner anymore. Tiny plates of food are all the rage … Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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Make your own new creative traditions, gifts The tree is trimmed, the stockings are hung, and now you get the devastating news that your loved one won’t be able to come home for Christmas. Whatever the reason – weather, finances, family, job, … Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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Yule Bread handed down from ancient tradition Have you ever wondered about the tradition of putting out a plate of cookies for St. Nicholas on Christmas Eve? Well, it’s older than you might expect – and may even stretch back to the … Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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Tips for making a great-looking cookie Maybe you don’t have the time, energy or inclination to whip up a 3-D gingerbread wonderland, complete with snowy Christmas trees, red-cheeked carolers and royal icing garlands for Santa’s reindeer. But that doesn’t mean your … Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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Gingerbread Village voters can earn prizes at Frederick’s Pastries Frederick’s Pastries employees have completed the process of building their annual Gingerbread Village, which will be displayed through Christmas at the store on Route 101A in Amherst. The public is invited to visit and vote … Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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Guests go nuts for these sweet-salty cookies Salty Chocolate Nutella Thumbprints are sweet cookies that are a go-to party recipe for Washington, D.C., food bloggers Jenna Huntsberger and Stephanie Willis. Guests find the Nutella centers irresistible. To get the butter to the … Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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Wines that go with any of those holiday occasions With the holidays upon us, here are wine varietals to know. Chardonnay: With almost a Texan spirit, this white wine is large and in charge with a full body and unabashed flavor, alcohol and oakiness. … Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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Where’s the nutrition information? In this week’s Feast, you’ll notice our cookie recipes don’t have the usual accompanying nutrition information. We didn’t include the information in order to bring our readers any many holiday cookie recipes as possible. We … Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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Tasty low-fat cookies for the holidays Here are three recipes for elegant cookies that have a subtle, complex flavor and are low in fat. For the first recipe, the dough needs at least two hours’ refrigeration. It can be frozen for … Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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Let them eat (cheese)cake for the holidays There are some things that just don’t go together. Bacon and ice cream, for example. Or anchovies and chocolate pudding. You can add to that list cheesecake and athletes. It just doesn’t work. Nevertheless, that’s … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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Brussels sprouts make good side dish if cooked properly Sometimes, Brussels sprouts get no respect. And that’s too bad. Fall is the peak time for these tiny cabbages in the cruciferous family. While some people sniff their noses at them – sometimes for good … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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Get crackin’ with these omelet recipes An egg is only an egg, but an omelet is a meal. Omelets are eggs that have dressed up for an occasion – the star, perhaps, of a special breakfast or brunch during the holiday … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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Award-winning wines on a friendly budget Entertaining may be at the top of your to-do list during this busy holiday season, and costs can stack up quickly, especially when it comes to wine. Believe it or not, you can find award-winning … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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Kale sandwiches have room for a bit of turkey If you don’t have a panini press to make these Kale Panini sandwiches, toast the assembled sandwiches in a large, lightly greased cast-iron skillet. Use a second heavy pan, or a pan with a heavy … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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Quick snacks for those last-minute celebrations When preparing a holiday feast, you want to know your friends and family will enjoy every last bite. But cooking the meal can often mean spending more time in the kitchen and less time connecting … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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It’s time for home cooks to embrace the chipotle The popularity of chipotle peppers on menus has mushroomed over the past decade. I see restaurants of all types pushing chipotle-rubbed ribs, chipotle barbecue sauce, chipotle seafood, chipotle chicken, even fresh chipotle-flavored pasta. Despite this … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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Four tips help increase energy, mood I woke up around 4 in the morning recently with a six-pack cold. I called it that because like a hangover, it robbed me of precious things in short supply this time of year: sleep, … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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Cheesy is the goal in this bake-off Granite State Dairy Promotion is on a quest to find New Hampshire’s best macaroni and cheese. The competition is open to all who think they can impress the state’s dairy farmers, the leading experts on … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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Brookline church holding Christmas pie fundraiser Are you looking to save some time during the holiday season? The Brookline Community Church will sell homemade apple and pumpkin pies for Christmas. This is a fundraiser for the church, and a portion of … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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Betty Crocker going stronger than ever at 90 At 90, Betty Crocker is a hip gal, with a bacon martini in one hand, a caramelized pot roast in the slow cooker, tofu on the menu, Sriracha pickles in the refrigerator, vegan chocolate cupcakes … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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Putting kitchen gadgets to the test AKRON, Ohio – Are you looking for that perfect new gadget for the cook on your gift list? Beacon Journal Home writer Mary Beth Breckenridge, consumer writer Betty Lin-Fisher and food writer Lisa Abraham tested … Wednesday, December 7, 2011 |
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Use leftover turkey, broth to make wild rice soup Roast Turkey and Wild Rice Soup features the flavors of Thanksgiving. It contains the same ingredients you always have on hand the day after the big meal. If you have turkey broth available, all the … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Stock up on cranberries now for year-round pleasure When I was growing up, cranberries came in the form of a wobbly cylinder of jelly straight from the can, with ridged indentations on the side. Although cranberries were once strictly Thanksgiving fare, I now … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Tuna-based linguine spiced up with orange sauce If you have plenty of holiday cooking just ahead, you’ll appreciate the simplicity of this pantry-driven main course. Leftovers taste great cold. Serve with warm garlic bread. LINGUINE AND TUNA WITH SPICY ORANGE SAUCE Serves … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Malbec wines feature sweetness of cherries, plums Take a chocolate-covered cherry candy, turn it somehow into a red wine and you’d have malbec – maybe the world’s most user-friendly red wine. The more inexpensive ones are soft and sweet, good starter reds … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Overlooked hazelnut pairs well with bold flavors One of the foods that most embodies the season for me is the hazelnut. Think of any typical autumn food – squash, apple, pear, for example – and the hazelnut is its boon companion. When … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Looking on bright side can make one thankful Let’s give Spanx … I mean thanks. I’m thankful for the friend who canceled our lunch date today. For, you see, I’m exhausted from chasing a stranger out of my bedroom last night. He was … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Tasty chickpeas underused in American cuisine Chickpeas, also known by their Spanish name, garbanzos, are one of the most delicious, nutritious and versatile members of the legume family of high-protein, high-fiber and low-fat vegetables. They’re also one of the most popular, … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Suggestions for cooking up a great gift idea for the holidays Here are books for the foodie on your holiday shopping list: n “Bi-Rite Market’s Eat Good Food: A Grocer’s Guide to Shopping, Cooking & Creating Community Through Food” by Sam Mogannam and Dabney Gough (Ten … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Turkey tacos: Creative alternative to sandwich Yes, there’s always the classic turkey sandwich on white bread, with or without some crispy bacon and tomato, to help solve the bird problem after Thanksgiving. But why not get a little creative and transfer … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Picadillo: Sweet Mexican dish fit for an emperor Gen. Augustin de Iturbide was nothing if not flexible. Instrumental in the Mexican War for Independence in the early 19th century, he started out fighting with the Spanish royalists, but switched sides to the insurgents … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Dinner: Scrambled eggs with a Vietnamese touch As it happens, the components of a banh mi with egg do quite nicely as a quick breakfast-for-dinner main dish: warm, creamy scrambled eggs topped with crisp vegetables, lightly dressed in the flavors of the … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Hudson T-Bones waitstaff repeating fundraiser that generated $11,345 in 2010 Guests can help the staff at the Hudson location of T-Bones Great American Eatery with its annual Tips for Toys fundraiser on Monday, Dec. 5, just by leaving tips for their servers. The waitstaff and … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Hudson bistro serves classic European fare Mavi Bistro, 203 Central St., Hudson, opened Nov. 15, specializing in Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine with a classic French flair. “Our bistro-style menu boasts many traditional and unique items served in a comfortably classy atmosphere … Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
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Three simple words help reduce Thanksgiving workload Thanksgiving isn’t the time to cower in the kitchen. It’s time to repeat three little words: Plan. Delegate. … Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
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Make chicken stock ahead of cold and flu season Cold and flu season is well upon us, and there is no better home remedy than homemade chicken noodle soup. But who has time to make a real stock – particularly when you’re feeling run … Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
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It takes a little work to produce that perfect pie crust When Thanksgiving approaches and thoughts turn to pie, many cooks have discovered they can have a crusty situation on their hands. Rolling out a picture-perfect pie crust can be a challenge for the most seasoned … Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
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Clever combos add festive flair to parties Whether you’re planning a cocktail party, intimate dinner party or Thanksgiving feast, matching the food and drinks can be a key to success. For maximum impact at a cocktail party, pair each food with its … Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
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Prepare for everything before Thanksgiving guests arrive There’s nothing worse than being unprepared when Thanksgiving morning arrives. Here are some tips to make sure you’ll be ready when your family and friends ring the doorbell on the big day: n Take stock … Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
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Supplement Thanksgiving favorites with vegetable casseroles Once Thanksgiving rolls around, something happens to cooks. They gear up to churn out the mandatory players – turkey, gravy, stuffing and mashed potatoes – for that show-stopping meal of the year. And then they … Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
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