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How To Be a Sous Chef

mcdesign — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:39:35 -0500

How To Saute Mushrooms

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How To Make and Freeze Tomato Sauce

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How To Organize a Long Distance Baby Shower

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How To Make Fire Pit Corn on the Cob

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How To Create a Family Album Recipe Book

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How To Save on Grocery Bills

mcdesign — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:33:13 -0500

Grocery bills rank right up there in our top five expenses along with paying the mortgage, car payments (and fueling costs), utilities, and clothing. But there are ways to be a smart shopper and save some of your hard-earned money.

Plan ahead by considering what you need and when is the best time for you to shop. It is a proven fact that grocery shopping should never be done when you are tired or hungry. Although sometimes it can't be helped to do some shopping during those times, try to save your big grocery shopping day when you have researched deals, made a list, feel organized, and are ready to be successful.

You will be rewarded with savings.

Consider the following tips:

How To Make Chunky Guacamole

mcdesign — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:09:27 -0500

You are hungry for a snack, but you want it to be somewhat healthy. Take the time to make a bowl of fresh, chunky guacamole and you will benefit from the positive dietary fibers, vitamins and potassium contained in avocados.

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How To Make Pesto

mcdesign — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:23:34 -0500

Pesto is considered to be the oldest oil-based dressing. It has sometimes been called “battuto d'aglio," which literally means “battered garlic.” Pistou is the French version, which contains more garlic and salt, whereas Pesto -- the Italian version) -- traditionally contains pinenuts and grated parmesan cheese.

Originally, the basil leaves were crushed and the ingredients blended in a marble mortar using a wooden pestel. In today's world, though, a food processor makes the process much easier and cook-friendly.

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How To Bake an Apple Pie

mcdesign — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:55:37 -0500

Traditionally, autumn has been the season for drinking lots of fresh apple cider combined with warm sugar donuts, making applesauce, and baking fresh, homemade apple pies.

Ripe apples, freshly picked out of the orchard, can be stored in a cool, dark location, usually through the end of the year. This will give you and your family plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sweet, cinnamon-laced apple scent that will drift through the house as your apple pie bakes away in the oven. After the first of each year, your selection at the grocery store should still provide enough of a variety for making homemade apple pies year-round.

When choosing apples, look for a softer, tarter apple such as MacIntosh, Granny Smith, Jonathan, or Fuji, as opposed to Red or Golden Delicious. The softer, tarter apple will offer more moisture and flavor as the "meat" breaks down during the baking process.