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Where's no better way to ward off the crisp fall air than with a steaming bowl of soup. We're not talking that wimpy kind that comes from a can either. Full of fresh veggies, tender meat, and zesty spices these 5 homemade soup recipes are perfect comforting meals. Read More »
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I gave a cooking lesson last night and one of the dishes we made was a potato-leek soup. Both potatoes and leeks are in season here in the Northeast United States.
To make the potato-leek soup, we employed the basic technique used for making other soups (
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We admire those gifted gourmands whose kitchens are populated with cool devices and exotic goodies to whip up homemade cheeses, breads, or wines. But, our kitchens are populated with -- kids. So when it comes to cooking, quick-and-easy is…
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When I get home after work I'm hungry. But even though my husband and I are ready to eat, the baby wants to play, the dog needs to go for a walk and someone still needs to cook dinner! In our house, dinner must be super-quick, easy and healthy. Our solution? Pull out a big pot and make one of these 6 speedy soups, ready in 30 minutes or less. These recipes are loaded with healthy vegetables, whole grains and just enough lean protein to fill us up. And at $3 or less per serving, they’re all budget-friendly. Plus, there's enough for leftovers so we don't have to make lunch for the next day. Genius! Read More »
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Flu Season
We got our flu shots at work this week. It reminded me of how miserable I am when I get sick. I am not at all pleasant to be around. All I want to do is sleep and have some hot chicken soup. Canned soup is good, but nothing compares to homemade. It is both tastier and cheaper. I…
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You bought a quart of buttermilk for one recipe and now you’re wondering what to do with the rest? So been there. Allow me to introduce the Ultimate Buttermilk Recipe Repository! I scoured the web for the best-looking recipes that call for a bit of…
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From Asia to the Middle East, Mexico to the United States, cuisines the world over use pumpkin in a dizzying variety of ways. We've collected recipes and tips for Halloween celebrations and beyond.
Tips:
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A popular cooking lesson I teach is a soup and stew class, which allows people to produce a large amount of food at one time. With that in mind, I recently made a huge pot of chicken soup, enough for six meal-size portions.
Making the soup took little time and was cheaper, healthier and…
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When the weather is cold, there's nothing like a piping hot bowl of soup to warm the kitchen and the soul. I enjoy making soup on Sunday or Monday. Then I eat it for lunch all week long. There's an endless variety to soups; if you want something luxurious you can make a cream based soup. Likewise, when you're in the mood for a lighter meal, a soup chock full of hearty vegetables is ideal. To encourage you to make more soup, I've rounded up some of my favorite recipes. Read More »
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Even in our recent history of excess, our Chef Silvia (Food411's resident chef) always espoused frugal meals. Her belief is using “humble” ingredients in simple and creative ways makes for delicious eating. The ingredients themselves… Read More »
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