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{Tips & Tricks} Cooking Beets

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Beets, or beetroots, are very versatile vegetables that can be used in a variety of dishes. The leaves, stems and nuts add so much color and flavor to dishes and can be used in many recipes. These little gems are full of flavor, packed with[...]

{Tips & Tricks} Cooking with Wine

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Usually when people think of wine and food they think of pairing...but what about cooking? When it comes to wine and cooking, just the simple thought of it sets fear in the minds of many. They often think that only top chefs can master this[...]

{Tips & Tricks} Cooking with Salt

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Walk into any seasoning aisle in the grocery or specialty foods store and you're bound to find many different types of salt. Kosher, sea and table salts are a few types that are most often found in kitchens. When it comes to cooking, one of[...]

{Tips & Tricks} Cooking with Leeks

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If you're anything like the woman who rang up my groceries at the store, you're probably wondering, "What in the world is a leek?" Leeks are white, yellow and green in color and they have a light and sweet flavor. It is because of this[...]

{Tips & Tricks} Cooking with Legumes

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What is a legume? Well, besides a fun word to say, it describes a class of vegetable that includes beans, peas, and lentils -- also known as some of my favorite foods. Not only are these little pieces of heaven healthy, they are also versatile[...]

{Tips & Tricks} Cooking with a Rotisserie Chicken

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Do you want to know one of my all-time favorite tricks when it comes to cooking? Alright...here it goes. I'm in love with grocery store rotisserie chickens. There. I said it. These ready-to-eat chickens are inexpensive and filled with flavor.[...]

{Tips & Tricks} Cooking Corn on the Cob

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Corn, to me, is the definition of summer. As I described in an earlier post , I grew up near a corn field and the farmer always delivered the sweetest tasting corn. I swear, I've never had anything like it. Whenever I go to the grocery[...]

Cooking With Wine: Basics, Tips, and Tricks.

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To put it simply; wine is fermented grape juice. However, to many of us, it is so much more. To the winemaker it is a passion, a way of life. He spends his days nurturing and growing the grapes, picking them, crushing and fermenting them, and[...]

10 Interesting Cooking Tricks and Tips! revised

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I have been writing down tips and tricks of the trade for about a year now. I have so many that I will have to do more than one blog post but I thought I would share what I have learned and gleamed from watching the Food Network all day and reading[...]

{Tips & Tricks} Cooking Fish + Parmesan-Encrusted Tilapia

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Fresh fish is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It is packed with healthful vitamins and minerals and it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Why, might you ask, do I need omega-3 fatty acids? It's simple. Studies have shown that it is great[...]