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Delicious and Delightful Carrot Cake Twists for Easter


Carrot cake has been an Easter staple for years, so why not serve some fun takes on this popular dessert for your celebration?

Soul Food


The history of American soul food can be traced all the way back to the days of slavery. More often times than not, the slaves were given the most undesirable part of the meal, the leftovers from the house.

How to Carve a Turkey


To someone who is just learning to cook, this topic may seem like one of the hardest meals you will ever have to prepare. Needless to say, if you're having a turkey there's usually company involved which means a number of hungry people are relying on you to prepare a great meal.

Easy summer salads, lighter foods for a brighter summer


Easy summer salads are the way to go, now that the winter blues are fading into the distance and salad days are here. The best salads are light, bright and easy to prepare.

Preparing Lobster Tails


Lobster, once the food of poor farmers, is now considered a special treat for many. Although some people prefer the meaty claws, I think that lobster tails are the best tasting part of this delicious creature.

Are You Professional Chef Material?


We see them on the Food Network every day. Rachael, Paula, Emeril and others zip around their kitchens making quick work of fabulous recipes. In no time, they've whipped up three or four dishes that look so appetizing you can almost smell them through the TV.

Pro Cooking Tips: Braising Meats for Tenderness and Flavor


Remember visiting grandma's house and walking into a kitchen overflowing with the most luscious smells you've ever encountered? There was always a large pot on the stovetop simmering away.

The Difference Between Making a Meal and Creating A Meal: Lodge Cookware


When it comes to cast iron cookware, one name stands out above the rest- Lodge. Designed by Joseph Lodge over a century ago, Lodge cookware remains in as high demand today, as they were then.

Pro Cooking Tips: Sautéing - The Quick Way To A Delicious Meal


f you've ever watched a professional chef or cooking school instructor in action, you've certainly seen him or her flipping small bits of food in a skillet. What they are likely doing is sautéing.

Barbecue. The Secrets Of The Greek Way !


I have taste grilled meats around the world. Before i will guide you to the various technologies (gas barbecues, charcoal barbecues, Mongolian, sauces, recipes ) i will tell you about the Greek way.

No More Onion Tears


Over the years I have heard of a lot of remedies for preventing tears when cutting up onions. Many of these have been quite amusing; chew on a matchstick while cutting (must be wood), others sound as though they might work; run the onion under water for a few minutes before chopping and others sound just to weird to try at all; 'with your swimming goggles firmly in place light the incense, place it next to your chopping board and chop away'

Essential BBQ Accessories


Grill accessories are often overlooked when planning a barbecue. This guide will help you navigate the vast catalogues of grill accessories and identify those that are just right for your needs and your present equipment.

Top 10 Middle Eastern Spices Cooking Secrets


Do you want to make your recipes lip-smacking and extra special? This magical mix of popular Arabian, Indian delicacies with the local as well as Middle Eastern spices is sure to steal the hearts of those around.

Using Icing Bags to Decorate Cool-Looking Cakes


If you have cakes to decorate, one of the easiest ways to do it is by using icing bags.

Baking: Our Classy Latest Passion


Think baking is something for your mom to undertake? You better think again! Due to the likes of Blake Lively, Fearne Cotton, Victoria Beckham and an entire host of other gorgeous celebs, baking is the scorching new activity for stylish and fashionable women anywhere. Certainly time to jump on that baking bandwagon!

Why select Anodized Aluminum Cookware?


Anodized Aluminum Cookware is extremely durable and won't warp or rust. If you are a baker, a chef, or an experienced cook at home you will enjoy the strength this aluminum cookware has. Anodizing is a treatment process that makes aluminum stronger and is completely safe to use for cooking.

9 Great Cooking Suggestions That Anyone Can Use!


Cooking allows you to provide your family with the nutrients they need but it can also turn into something that you look forward to doing. Here are a few great cooking guidelines to get you started.

Vegetable Recipes: Can Be Fun To Cook And Good To Taste


Stay near to nature and stay healthy. Include natural food in your diet for sound health. Fruits and vegetables are the great source of minerals protein and vitamins. Many people specially kids hate eating veggies try different healthy vegetable recipes, easy vegetable recipes and get the benefits of healthy eating habits.

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