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There is not much better in this world than sitting down to eat a perfectly grilled, tender, and juicy Porterhouse or T-Bone steak. There are many opinions and techniques available regarding the best way to master cooking a steak including whether or not to marinade or use a rub, how long the steak should be grilled, and how to correctly grill the steak. In my book there is only one way to grill a steak, and you will find instructions below for grilling a Porterhouse steak, which will …

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Holiday parties are wonderful but the vast array of rich and tempting foods can become a bit overwhelming. I have some recipes for this time of year that, while delicious, are not quite as rich as the standard fare. When asked to contribute a dish, I usually make one of these recipes. This way, I know there will be an alternative if I start to indulge too heartily in richer selections. Here are five alternatives. Shrimp Loaf. Place eight ounces of low fat cream cheese on a bed of cho…

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The first Christmas we spent with my in-laws in their new country home, my mother-in-law wisely gave me a slow cooker. Her thoughtful gift helped Dan and I enjoy the most convenient of all cooking methods, even with our long work days and commute. I’ll always treasure the memories of delicious aromas wafting through the front door as we stepped into the house after a long day at work and a nerve-jangling commute in heavy traffic. Most of the slow cooker recipes I used were based on …

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You’ve read your recipe. Now it’s time to go shopping for all the ingredients to create your culinary masterpiece. Make a list of what you need. Do you have any ingredients in stock? Do you have enough for your recipe? Are the ingredients still fresh or have they spoiled? List what you’re missing and how much you need. If you’re just cooking for one or two, don’t get the family packages of perishables unless you can freeze the extra and use it up before it gets freezer burn. Most dry…

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When most people think of cooking, what comes to mind is usually basic information that’s not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there’s a lot more to cooking than just the basics.

If you’re ready to teach your children how to cook, here are some simple tips for teaching them the basics, and giving them skills that will last them a lifetime! First of all, think safety. Any child that has to stand on a stool or chair in order to reach the stove is too young to cook. Start younger children off by letting them help set and clear the table, gathering ingredients, and stirring, mixing or adding ingredients. Next, set rules about handling knives and other sharp …

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This Christmas, I’m going to make trifle for desert. After all, what is Christmas without trifle? I’m sure, even the pickiest of diners who shun cross-cultural eating would find a soft culinary spot for trifle in their hearts and palates if they could hear Charles Dickens vouch for it. I first tasted trifle, a couple of decades ago, not in England where it has originated but in Long Island, NY, in a restaurant called Steak Pub of Fort Salonga, where every Friday evening, we used to g…

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Buying meat is one of the finest delicacies left in gourmet food. There are so many cuts, tastes, and styles of preparation, filets, and seasoning to delight and tingle all senses. Saving money on gourmet meat can be easy, just follow the few basic rules that follow. When selecting a meat cut remember that the more taken to prepare this cut will mean that it is more expensive and this doesn’t necessarily mean it will taste better though. Choosing to have the meat with a bone in or fille…

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Summary: Hot and Spicy Chick Peas By: The Skinny Cook This delicious Chick pea curry recipe is fully vegetarian, in the tradition of Vegetarian Indian cooking. Who said vegetables recipes can’t be delicious? ——————– Hot and Spicy Chick Peas (VEGETARIAN RECIPE) Makes 2 servings in 45 minutes VEGETABLES / Asian (India) / Side Dish / Stove / No marinating Much of the Indian population is vegetarian, and they enjoy the most extensive vegetable d…

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In today’s world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed.

A basic kitchen needs a selection of pots and pans, some basic gadgets, and a collection of common spices and condiments. Pots and Pans: A minimum set includes a small frying pan,a one quart saucepan with cover, a two quart saucepan with cover, a large frying pan with cover, and a large pot (for spaghetti, stew, pot roast, or homemade soup.) If you are cooking for more than one person, get toe each of the frying pans and saucepans. Covers are optional for the frying pans, but try…

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Christmas recipe makes: 2 dozen Calories per truffle: 65 Preparation time: 30 – 60 minutes Cooking time: 0 minutes Suitable for freezing Christmas recipe ingredients: Truffle Mixture: * chocolate, bitter, plain or milk 225g (8 oz) * double cream, 75 ml (3 fl oz) * brandy, 75 ml (3 fl oz) or rum,orange liqueur, coffee liqueur, coconut liqueur Rolled Truffles: * cocoa powder * chopped nuts * coconut, dessicated or grated * chocolate vermicelli or grated choclate for roll…

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