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Simple Party Food Ideas To Eliminate The Stress Of Cooking For A Crowd

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Knowing how to feed a crowd is one of those little life skills that every good host or hostess should have up their sleeve. Whether you’re having family members over for Thanksgiving dinner, hosting friends for a Super Bowl party or inviting your neighbors over for a summer barbeque, there are occasions for food-filled get-togethers all year round. Learning how to cook for a large group without driving yourself crazy, therefore, is a skill that will come in handy over and over again, and … [Read more...]

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Whole Wheat Pasta: Another Diabetic Friendly Meal Idea

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What's easier than spaghetti? Boil some pasta, add your favorite sauce, and serve, right? Well, even I manage to gussy up my spaghetti a bit more than that. But all things considered, it's a quick meal that's both flavorful and satisfying. Whole wheat pasta is something that takes just a few minutes to prepare, and everyone is happy to see it on their dinner plate.   Following are some tips for turning whole wheat pasta into a diabetic friendly meal...   … [Read more...]

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The Chefs Knives I DIDN’T Get On OpenSky (A Unique Online Shopping Site With Celebrity Recommendations)

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What started out as a tweet quickly became a Facebook or Google+ post in my mind, once I realized that I couldn't say what I wanted to say in 140 characters. Then, I thought twice and realized that others might benefit in some small way from what I'm about to post, so I abandoned that idea too and decided to write an entire blog post instead. (As a writer, you always see the bigger picture and think of those who could possibly benefit from something that you've experienced.) This post … [Read more...]

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Vegetable Container Gardening Ideas: How To Get Started …And Get Free Seeds!

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There's nothing better than fresh, out of your own garden, fruits and vegetables! Growing produce from year to year can be even more satisfying, if you harvest your own seeds for the upcoming growing season. Otherwise, the expense of those little packets of seeds can quickly add up. If you look at gardening the way that past generations have done it, then you'll want to put aside enough seeds for next year's crop. That's how you perpetuate your food supply. You don't need 40 acres … [Read more...]

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Fun & Easy Tips For Making Layer Cakes

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We've all got an aluminum cake pan -- or two -- in the kitchen cupboard.  (Who remembers this vintage cake pan? It's one of my all-time favorites.) Without a doubt, that's a fast, easy way to whip up a quick birthday cake. Just mix up a box of cake mix.  Dump it into the pan.  When it comes out of the oven, slather on some frosting out of a little plastic tub.  Stick a handful of colored candles in it.  And bingo, you've got a birthday cake. Right? Personally, I like to kick it up … [Read more...]

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Gluten Free Recipes Using Buckwheat Flour: A Safe Alternative For Those Allergic To Wheat

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Wheat allergies leave you without the ability to make something as simple as a sandwich. The cake that the whole family enjoys for desert is not on the menu when you have gluten intolerance. Gluten is a protein found in not only wheat, but also in barley and rye. Some people are even affected by oats as well. … [Read more...]

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I’ll Never Buy Plastic Food Storage Containers Again! See Why + My Favorite Glass Storage Bowls

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I've gone from freebie plastic leftover containers, to nice glass food storage containers with so-so lids, to nice plastic containers with air-tight lids, and -- finally -- to my all-time favorite glass food storage containers with air-tight lids. You could say I've been around the block a time or two when it comes to glass and plastic food storage containers! Who hasn't, right? See why I like Snapware Glasslock bowls for food storage best of all. Plus the features to look for when … [Read more...]

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Potato Skins: A Simple Potato Recipe That Makes A Quick Snack Or An Easy Meal

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Sunday afternoon, while watching the football game on TV, the munchies are going to strike. So what can a guy whip up that isn't too technical and won't take up much time? Instead of the usual chips and dips, there's no reason why you can't provide some healthy hot snacks for all your buddies! Or maybe you're looking for a simple meal that takes just a few minutes to prepare instead. Either way, homemade Potato Skins is one way to fix potatoes and add some wonderful flavor to the mix … [Read more...]

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Extreme Cuisine: Food On A Stick, Deep Fried Food, And Other Weird Foods

Food on a stick can be a delicacy in some countries or an everyday food in others. Check out these weird foods!... photo by magical-world on Flickr

The next time your kids turn their nose up at what you've placed on the dinner table, here's a new comeback for you. Instead of the familiar, "There are kids starving in other countries that would love to have this."  Just tell them, "We could all move to Indonesia so we can eat deep fried monkey toes instead! How does that sound?" That's no joke. In Indonesia they do, indeed, enjoy their monkey toes deep fried. And they eat it right off the bone. They also happen to eat bats... … [Read more...]

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My Favorite Kitchen Gadget: The Egg Slicer

There are lots of great uses for an egg slicer... OTHER than for just slicing eggs! photo by by chatirygirl on Flickr

Recently I was asked, "What is the one kitchen gadget that you can't live without?" Now remember, this is coming from a guy's perspective, and this guy in particular is a pretty basic chef. You won't see any cute, little one-bite meals pretending to be the main course on the plates I serve! Garnish without substance is definitely not the way I cook. To that end, I've put some real serious thought into which gadget would qualify as my all-time favorite. The term gadget is what gave me … [Read more...]

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