Chicken is a staple in American cooking, but it’s easy to grow tired of the same old dishes. One easy solution to chicken boredom is to try a simple, delicious French cooking method to make your ho-hum good chicken truly scrumptious. First, take a look at the following French ways to make the […]

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Cocktails are forever in fashion, although recipe trends may vary. The fun part is, anyone can make a good cocktail as long as they follow a great cocktail recipe (I especially like the cocktail recipes on videos over at Gourmandia.com) and know a few simple techniques.
 
To begin, equip your home bar with good, […]

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With the rise in interest in not being wasteful (our grandparents called it being frugal; today we call it being green), cloth napkins are making a huge come back. Not that cloth napkins ever went out of style. High quality linen napkins have long been the choice whenever an elegent setting is desired. […]

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Organic is “in.” Pick up any food- or health-related magazine and you’ll see something about organic foods. Shop at any supermarket and you’ll see products on every isle labeled organic. Organic produce must be certified by the U.S. or State Department of Agriculture. And everyone knows this means man-made chemicals aren’t used on […]

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Pies are so beloved, there’s even a National Pie Day (January 23rd). But you don’t need a holiday to make a pie. Pies are an ideal dessert any time of the year. In some households, they aren’t even relegated to an after-meal treat. Fruit pie for breakfast, anyone?
 
Here are a few secrets to […]

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It’s summer, and the livin’ is easy. And backyard entertaining, so popular at this time of year, is no exception. At least it shouldn’t be. It’s not difficult to go beyond the typical paper-plate BBQ and create a memorable outdoor party. Here are some expert tips to help make your next picnic fantastic:
 

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There are aout 250 species of North American mushrooms thought edible; only around half of these have decent enough flavor that anybody cooks with them. Among these edible mushrooms, you can expect not just variations in flavor, but variations in texture and moisture content. Therefore, not all mushrooms should be cooked the same […]

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Are you certain the seafood you buy is as fresh as possible? Anything less than fresh means your finished meal will not only have compromised flavor, but could also be unhealthy. Here’s how to know you’re buying the freshest fish and shellfish available.
 
Fresh vs. Frozen
Once upon a time, frozen seafood was inferior to […]

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Mild and light-tasting, with juicy and flavorful flesh, Dorade is one of the finest fish available in restaurants. It’s healthy, too. Four ounces of Dorade has about 100 calories, 1 gram of fat, 18.5 grams of protein, 15 milligrams of calcium, and 1.3 grams of iron.There are many names for Dorade, including “dourada,” […]

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