Food
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Can you call it a margarita when it's made with chocolate?May 01, 2012 11:15 am - The margarita continues its reign as America's most popular cocktail, as determined by those who track such things at the Distilled Spirits Council. Really? While I'm no...
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Mexican Avocado MargaritaMay 01, 2012 11:15 am - 1 ripe avocado halved, pitted, peeled and chopped 2⁄3 cup sweet-and-sour margarita mix ½ cup tequila ½ cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as TripleSec or Cointreau) ¼...
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Wedge salad a new spin on summertime favoriteApr 27, 2012 11:00 am - A composed salad sounds so elegant, doesn't it? It's not tossed; it's not layered. It's calm, poised and collected. It sounds purposeful, planned. In French cuisine, a s...
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Loaded Shrimp Wedge SaladApr 27, 2012 10:38 am - 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled (see note) 1 tablespoon Old Bay, or other seafood seasoning, optional (see note) 1 large head iceberg lettuce, well chilled 4 slices th...
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Lemon VinaigretteApr 27, 2012 8:38 am - 1 envelope (0.6 ounce) Good Seasons Italian or Garlic and Herb dressing mix ½ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons lemon juice Mix ingredients togeth...
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Breakfast-worthy biscuitsApr 26, 2012 3:21 pm - 2 cups light biscuit mix ½ cup skim milk 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard cup finely chopped deli ham cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese ...
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Sauteed Corn, Spinach, Bacon and ScallionsApr 25, 2012 12:57 pm - 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch strips 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 shallot, minced 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (from about 4 ears corn) ½ cup chopped red bell...
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New cookbooks for busy familiesApr 25, 2012 10:00 am - We've all been there. We walk in the door after work or after a day of errands and carpooling with no clue what to put on the table for dinner. (If you haven't been ther...
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Lemony New Potato SaladApr 25, 2012 6:16 am - 1 pound small red potatoes, scrubbed well 1 large shallot (about 1½ ounces), peeled and finely chopped 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 ...
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Don Mauer likes what he sees in the lastest 'Volumetrics' bookApr 25, 2012 6:00 am - If you just realized that swimsuit season will be here faster than you're ready for and you're looking for a safe, weight-loss plan to help you shed some winter pounds, ...