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How To Make Risotto

 
 
 
 
 
July 1, 2008
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By Linda Mattoli
A risotto is a delicious Italian main dish. It's basically flavored rice, and it can be made in a huge variety of flavors. It can be served with meat and always with a good wine!...

How To Make Delicious Farfalle al Salmone

 
 
 
 
 
May 5, 2008
By A Hodges
This is the original and typical Italian recipe for "Farfalle al Salmone" - Bow tie pasta with salmon and cream.

How To Make a Basic Cheese Strata

 
 
 
 
 
April 11, 2008
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By Marion Cornett
Cheese strata is a filling, ingredient-stretching, and cost-effective meal for breakfast or brunch.

How To Make a Panini

 
 
 
 
 
April 9, 2008
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By Marion Cornett
A sandwich makes a quick and easy meal, but by grilling it, a simple sandwich can become a feast.

How To Make Hollandaise Sauce

 
 
 
 
 
March 26, 2008
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By Terence Van Essendelft
An examination of hollandaise sauce, one of the most versatile and delicious mother sauces in the culinary world. Also discussed are the various permutations and alterations that...

How To Make French Canadian Pancakes

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2008
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By Sylvie Leochko
As a French Canadian woman, I have been raised with something different than crêpes in the morning. In fact, I wasn't introduced to pancakes, as you know them, until I was a teenager....

How To Make Shrimp Fried Rice

 
 
 
 
 
February 27, 2008
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By Marion Cornett
Using leftover rice, this dish is quick and easy.

How To Make Gyros

 
 
 
 
 
February 15, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Gyros are traditional Greek rolled sandwiches that are delicious in any form. This recipe is for gyros with lamb meatballs, but beef, lamb slices, or just about any other meat...

How To Make Tender and Juicy Pork Chops

 
 
 
 
 
February 11, 2008
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By Sylvie Leochko
When you mention "pork chops", people tend to think about grilling them in a pan or on the barbecue. One method involves butter or oil during the cooking process, while the other...

How To Roast a Leg of Lamb

 
 
 
 
 
February 7, 2008
By Riffat Aslam
You must have gone through different recipes for a lamb leg roast, but I guarantee you that you will find this recipe the best of all. This is a Pakistani traditional recipe....

How To Make Bolognese Sauce

 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
This sauce takes a while to make but it is definitely worth it! If you've ever wanted to impress that certain someone with your cooking, this is the dish for you! Ingredients: 1...

How To Clean a Turkey

 
 
 
 
 
December 17, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
As the holiday season is near, you are in the process of planning a holiday feast. As with most of them, it includes serving some turkey. In order to cook this delicious poultry,...

How To Make Flavored Butter

 
 
 
 
 
December 17, 2007
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By Marion Cornett
There is something special about flavored butters that surprises and pleases almost everyone. From sweet to savory, it makes a great addition to any meal.

How To Make Scrumptious Scrambled Eggs in a Jiffy

 
 
 
 
 
December 10, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
Scrambled eggs may seem fast and easy to make, but many people think that there is only one way to make them and they all taste the same! WRONG!!! This recipe is not only easy...

How To Make Stollen

 
 
 
 
 
December 10, 2007
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By Kat Yares
A recipe for the centuries old German Christmas dessert Stollen. Still made today in Dresden and by German descendants everywhere.

How To Make Pot Roast

 
 
 
 
 
December 3, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
It may be cold, rainy or snowy outside but when you come home, the delicious smell of pot roast transforms your hectic day into a great one. You can't wait to savor every bite...

How To Cook Tender Calf Liver

 
 
 
 
 
November 28, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
When I was a child, I hated when my mother used to cook liver for supper. That was until my father showed me how to make it deliciously tender and tasty as can be. Follow these...

How To Plan a Christmas Potluck

 
 
 
 
 
November 20, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
Christmas is coming up really fast! While it usually involves family get-togethers and traditional meals, it also includes a lot of work...and cooking. How do you make it stress-free...

How To Smoke Salmon

 
 
 
 
 
November 19, 2007
By Thomas Hart
Learn how to create the nice smoked flavor anytime in a few easy steps.

How To Cook a Cheap and Easy Thanksgiving Dinner

 
 
 
 
 
November 13, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Don't stress out about the time and money needed for a good Thanksgiving dinner...use these tips instead!

How To Cook a Rib Eye

 
 
 
 
 
October 26, 2007
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By Michael Terebessy
The rib eye is a nice and fatty piece of meat that boasts some of the finest flavors in the cow. While ruining this cut is close to sacrilege (and nearly impossible), following...

How To Cook Chicken Tinola (Tinolang Manok)

 
 
 
 
 
October 16, 2007
By Adelea Cruzana
Try this delicious Filipino chicken recipe. This main dish is easy to cook and very nutritious.

How To Cook a Delicious Meatloaf

 
 
 
 
 
October 15, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
As a little girl, I used to try to guess what Mom was cooking for supper by smelling the delicious odors coming out of the kitchen. One of my favorites was her meatloaf! It was...

How To Cook Delicious Shepherd's Pie

 
 
 
 
 
October 8, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
The conventional shepherd's pie used to include three main ingredients: mashed potatoes, cream of corn and ground beef! It was a good concoction but to be honest, anyone who tastes...

How To Cook Chicken with Garlic Mushroom Sauce

 
 
 
 
 
October 3, 2007
By Adelea Cruzana
It is a very delicious chicken dish with a garlic and mushroom sauce. It is a good main dish served with steamy cooked rice or mashed potatoes.

How To Cook the Tastiest Beef Stew

 
 
 
 
 
October 3, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
For many people, stew includes making gravy, a long cooking time, the crock pot and a lot of cleaning. What if your stew would require minimal cleaning, require little work, keep...

How To Make Homemade Baby Food...Cheap!

 
 
 
 
 
September 17, 2007
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By Terence Van Essendelft
A basic recipe for making homemade baby food. This basic recipe can be altered greatly to accommodate different tastes, nutritional requirements or restrictions.

How To Make Chili to Cry Over

 
 
 
 
 
September 17, 2007
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By Terence Van Essendelft
A recipe for Chili to Cry over, a recipe handed down from my wife's side of the family. Chili to Cry Over is an authentic Texas-style chili that doesn't have any beans or ground...

How To Make Kefta Lebanese Style Meatballs

 
 
 
 
 
August 29, 2007
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By Dawn Alayash
Making kefta is a simple and easy way to bring a homemade Lebanese meal to your table. Filled with such savory flavors, once you try this, you will understand why this is my favorite...

How To Make Shepherd's Pie

 
 
 
 
 
August 21, 2007
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By Mrs. Darling
Shepherd's Pie is a term used to refer to a Scottish dish that used ground lamb as a filling. Today Shepherd's Pie is made with any form of ground meat but is always topped with...

How To Cook Filipino Adobo

 
 
 
 
 
July 6, 2007
By Huervana Mark Anthony
Here's the procedure on how to cook Filipino adobo. Adobo is the all time favorite dish served at the Filipino table.

How To Make Ratatouille à la Remy

 
 
 
 
 
June 25, 2007
By Staff Writer
Whatever you do, never call ratatouille “vegetable stew,” at least not if Remy is in the kitchen. Because ratatouille originated as a peasant dish, it was a daring choice for...

How To BBQ a Turkey

 
 
 
 
 
October 13, 2006
By Tonya Sandersfeld
If you're tired of eating dried-out oven-roasted turkey every year, or you simply need to free up more space in your oven, you might want to try using your grill to barbecue...

How To Cook a Turkey

 
 
 
 
 
October 13, 2006
By Sharon Dzilvelis
Cooking a turkey for the first time can be intimidating, but it does not need to be difficult. These instructions will put you on the path to a delicious, moist turkey you can...

How To Smoke a Turkey

 
 
 
 
 
October 2, 2006
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By Charles Clendenen
In my opinion, slowly smoking a turkey over the course of many hours is the best of all possible preparations for this noble bird. Benjamin Franklin campaigned to make the wild...

How To Grill Chicken

 
 
 
 
 
September 5, 2006
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By Charles Clendenen
My wife gets tired of chicken. I hardly ever do, and grilling is one of my favorite ways to prepare it. You can have great chicken every time, and you can enjoy almost endless...

How To BBQ Ribs

 
 
 
 
 
August 3, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
For mouth-watering, fall-off-the-bone ribs, low and slow are the watch words. Otherwise, ribs will be tough and chewy -- not at all appetizing! Whether they are country-style,...

How To Grill Shrimp

 
 
 
 
 
May 3, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Shrimp cook in just minutes on the grill and are adaptable to a wide range of flavors, making them great for fast gourmet meals even during the busiest times. With the new E-Z...

How To Grill Fish

 
 
 
 
 
May 3, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Fish has become increasingly popular of late; the high-protein diet craze, healthy Omega-3 fatty acids in fish, greater variety and growing availability have all contributed to...

How To Grill Ribs

 
 
 
 
 
May 1, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
For a lot of people, ribs are the first thing that comes to mind when the word "barbecue" is uttered -- and with good reason! Ribs, whether pork or beef, are ubiquitous...

How To Grill Tuna

 
 
 
 
 
May 1, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Rich and meaty, tuna is as good on the grill as beef. For fish, it is relatively fatty--although not as much as salmon--so it is easier to get good results than it is with leaner...

How To Grill Steaks

 
 
 
 
 
April 27, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Nothing beats a freshly grilled steak, still sizzling hot! Unfortunately, many a good steak is ruined by poor cooking techniques. Follow the steps below for steaks that don't require...

How To Grill Pork Chops

 
 
 
 
 
April 27, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Pork chops are perfect for grilling and can be made with almost infinite flavors: honey mustard, barbecue, Cajun, Mexican, French, Italian, Asian and more. Follow a few easy steps...

How To Grill Filet Mignon

 
 
 
 
 
April 24, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
When it comes to grilling filet mignon, less is more. Unlike many steak cuts that require marinating for tenderness, filet mignon, or tenderloin, needs very little preparation...

How To Grill Lobster Tails

 
 
 
 
 
April 24, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Lobster tails are wonderful when grilled, and very easy to make. Florida, Caribbean or rock lobster tails are the best to grill (they are all the same thing with different names...

How To Grill Salmon

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Salmon is great on the grill and good for you! Its relatively high fat content (for fish!) means it can stand up to grilling with less chance of drying out than some of its leaner...

How To Grill Kabobs

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Kabobs are a fun way to combine different foods for healthy, delicious and colorful grilled meals full of variety. Having all ingredients prepped and ready is the key. Follow the...

How To Barbecue Chicken

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Chicken is actually one of the trickier foods to barbecue well. People get sick every year from undercooked chicken at picnics and cookouts, and we've all had chicken cooked to...

How To Make Curried Chickpeas (Cholay)

 
 
 
 
 
March 10, 2005
Recipe submitted by: Shammi Edwards. This is a very flavourful recipe from North India, usually eaten with fried bread like bhatura or puri. I like to serve it over rice for a...

How To Make Butterbean and Leek Pie

 
 
 
 
 
October 27, 2002
Ingredients: 4 oz dried butter beans 4 large potatoes 2 oz vegetarian margarine 8 oz diced carrots 1 lb leeks, sliced 4oz mushrooms 1 tbsp flour 8 oz canned tomatoes 1/2...
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