Food
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Cool Beans Taco SaladJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - 6 cups torn romaine lettuce 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained, rinsed 2 cups frozen corn or corn, pepper, onion mix, thawed 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced ½ -...
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Some cool meals to enjoy making and eating on hot daysJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - As the mercury climbs and pushes the A/C to the limit, the last thing we want to do is turn on the oven and heat up the kitchen. We're still sticky from a hot car ride h...
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Tips for saving more money on meats at the grocery storeJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Meat and poultry can be a large part of your grocery bill, but there are ways to keep the cost down. Going vegan might not be something you're interested in pursuing, bu...
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Trifle is simple, yet deliciousJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - It's time again for a Desperation Trademark Trifle! Over the years, you - our cherished readers - have told us that your recipe collection of desperate trifles has been ...
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Spicy Country Corn RelishJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - 4 cups fresh corn, cut from the cob (about 6 ears fresh, or use frozen kernels) ¼ cup clover honey 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds ...
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Grilled Chicken Penne AlfrescoJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes 3 cups uncooked mezze penne pasta 3 cups chicken broth ¾ cup dry white wine such as Chardonnay ½ tea...
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Beat the pasta-salad blahs this summerJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - It's a curse of summer, a blight on the picnic table: all those bowls of soggy, tasteless pasta salads. Pasta salads can, in fact, serve as a tasty, affordable way to f...
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Sun-Dried Tomato and Parmesan CouscousJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (dry, not oil-packed) ½ cup water 3 tablespoons pine nuts 1½ cups whole-wheat couscous 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon dri...
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Couscous With Vegetables and HerbsJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 red bell pepper, or ½ red and ½ yellow bell pepper, finely diced ½ cup finely chopped sweet onion 1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated ...
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How many calories are in chai drinks?Jul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. The sweet flavor of popular chai drinks makes me wonder, are they high-calorie? A. Chai is usually black tea that is flavored with sweet spices, including cloves...