Food
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No connection between General Tso, chicken dishJul 18, 2012 6:00 am - Sometimes the origins of my favorite foods confound me. Like, why does General Tso have a spicy, sweet, deep-fried chicken dish named after him? Turns out, the connecti...
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Healthy eating a matter of survival for celebrity chefJul 18, 2012 6:00 am - Looks can be deceiving. Take Seamus Mullen. In his signature work shirt and with his youthful demeanor, the 38-year-old chef looks the picture of ruddy health — like he'...
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Chocolate Turtle Ice Cream CupsJul 18, 2012 6:00 am - 1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (for 24 cookies) 4 teaspoons sugar, divided cup finely chopped pecans ½ cup fudge or chocolate sauce (prep...
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Chopsticks good for more than eating noodlesJul 18, 2012 6:00 am - Disposable wooden chopsticks are often taken home by kids after eating out. You might throw them away without ever using them, or you may have a small collection in your...
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Hosting a party helps raise money to fight breast cancerJul 18, 2012 6:00 am - Sounds simple enough: host a party, cook up some delicious dishes, raise money to fight breast cancer. Through their 1,000 Cooks for a Cure program, KitchenAid and Susan...
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Corn and Crab SaladJul 17, 2012 4:28 pm - 4 ears white sweet corn, husks removed Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar 1 clove garlic, grated 5 tablespoons olive oil ½ pound jumbo lump crabmea...
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Pickled ShallotsJul 17, 2012 4:28 pm - 1 cup cider vinegar ½ cup water 2 tablespoons sugar ½ tablespoon mustard seeds ½ tablespoon black peppercorns ½ tablespoon coriander seed ½ tablespoon fennel seed ½ tabl...
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Entries coming in for Cook of the Week Challenge 2012Jul 17, 2012 12:00 pm - Entries have starting coming in for our 2012 Cook of the Week Challenge and I haven't seen yours yet. If you have a knack for cobbling together dinner based on what's in...
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Pork Tenderloin with Mango Barbecue Sauce and Nectarine SalsaJul 17, 2012 6:06 am - Nectarine Salsa 2 cups chopped nectarines, white or regular ¼ cup chopped cilantro ½ cup red onion, finely chopped 1 serrano chile, seeded, or leave seeds in for more he...
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Mussels Steamed in Belgian BeerJul 17, 2012 5:16 am - 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup leek whites, chopped 2 pounds mussels, cleaned, debearded 12 ounces Belgian-style ale 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon ...