5 Best Excuses Not to Cook Dinner Tonight

May 17, 2012 by

5 Best Excuses Not to Cook Dinner Tonight

You got up early, worked all day, and picked the kids up from school. Now everyone’s hungry, and it’s time to cook dinner –...

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Easy Queso Recipe

May 14, 2012 by

Easy Queso Recipe

Summer is almost here and one thing that most people look forward to are fun summer barbeques and random picnics and gatherings in the...

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Simple Summer Burger Recipe

Apr 28, 2012 by

Simple Summer Burger Recipe

Finally, summer is right around the corner. You now get to bask in the sun and grill up the delicious meal ideas you’ve been...

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Food for Thought

Apr 20, 2012 by

Food for Thought

With today’s active lifestyles, families are feeling the time crunch and relying on quick dinners to accommodate their hectic...

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Best Foods for Detoxing the Body

Mar 20, 2012 by

Best Foods for Detoxing the Body

It is springtime, which means that many people tend go on cleaning sprees. Cleaning their home for the annual “spring cleaning” is...

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Pasta Puttanesca Made Perfect

Mar 14, 2012 by

Pasta Puttanesca Made Perfect

Everyone has their guilty pleasure. Mine happens to be food. Even though I don’t find much time to cook, I love trying new and...

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Cooking Jamie Oliver 30 Minute Meals

Feb 25, 2012 by

Cooking Jamie Oliver 30 Minute Meals

If I had a pound for every time someone said to me ‘Jamie’s 30 minute meals aren’t really 30 minutes’,...

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10 Ways to Cook Fish

Feb 23, 2012 by

10 Ways to Cook Fish

There are many benefits to eating fish. Heart health: omega-3′s. Easy way to get the heart healthy omegas? Eating...

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Hummus: Variations on a Bean Dip

Dec 14, 2011 by

Hummus: Variations on a Bean Dip

Its full name is hummus bi tahini, or chick peas and tahini, a humble bean dip upon which cooks love to improvise. The basic recipe is...

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Five Apps for Smart Cooks

Dec 13, 2011 by

Five Apps for Smart Cooks

Every novice cook to gourmet aficionado knows the importance of having their resources close at hand.  Most cooks have their style of...

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New Year’s Resolutions for the Mediterranean Chef

Dec 12, 2011 by

New Year’s Resolutions for the Mediterranean Chef

It’s a new year and a new chance for me to correct some bad culinary habits with a few easy-to-keep resolutions. Here’s my...

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How to Adapt Almost Any Dish for the Slow Cooker

Nov 12, 2011 by

How to Adapt Almost Any Dish for the Slow Cooker

Preparing meals in the slow cooker is one of the best ways to save time in the kitchen, and it’s very energy efficient as well....

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Perfect Yorkshire Pudding

Oct 14, 2011 by

Perfect Yorkshire Pudding

Yorkshire pudding is a peculiarly British accompaniment for roast beef. Even in Ireland most people have no idea how to make them. You...

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Simple Fish Curry

Sep 28, 2011 by

Simple Fish Curry

Fish curry is not something you often read about but it is delicious. The strong taste of fish is perfect in a curry dish. The secret...

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Fast Food? Give Me Slow Every Time…

Sep 22, 2011 by

Fast Food? Give Me Slow Every Time…

I have to share with you my favourite piece of kitchen equipment – ever!  Although I have to admit that up until three months ago I...

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Which Type of Coffee is the Most Healthy?

Sep 21, 2011 by

Which Type of Coffee is the Most Healthy?

Coffee consumption has grown tremendously but is it really healthy for us? The usual answer is, in moderation, there are no problems....

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Breakfast for Champions

Sep 16, 2011 by

Breakfast for Champions

It may be delicious, but it would be best if you put down the pancake. Many Americans have had a love affair with the continental...

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5 Frugal AND Delicious Ways To Eat Spaghetti

Sep 8, 2011 by

5 Frugal AND Delicious Ways To Eat Spaghetti

Food savings are relatively easy to make, because there are so many ways to do it. You can save on food and still be well-fed. For...

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How to Make Homemade Applesauce in a Slow Cooker

Sep 1, 2011 by

How to Make Homemade Applesauce in a Slow Cooker

By Deborah-Diane One of my favorite “diet” foods is hot, homemade applesauce, using my slow cooker or crockpot. Besides...

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