Biz Velatini
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Three recipes to help keep your healthy-eating resolutions on trackJan 18, 2023 5:00 am - In 2023, let's make it a resolution not to set lofty goals for the new year, OK? From experience, telling yourself you'll lose 60 pounds in three months is simply not pr...
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A gift of something tasty can make the holiday season brightDec 14, 2022 5:00 am - The holidays sneak up on me every year. I feel like we get to Halloween, and I blink, and it's the holiday and gift-giving season. Holiday gifts don't need to break the ...
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Putting all the focus on Thanksgiving Day side dishesNov 17, 2022 10:00 pm - Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. And while everyone looks forward to turkey, my focus is on the side dishes. However, I don't care for green bean casserole. ...
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Let's talk chicken! How to make the most of a whole chicken - from the first meal to the stockOct 12, 2022 6:00 am - I have had nearly 30 posts for this newspaper, and I have only shared one other chicken recipe. And I eat chicken about 70% of the time! Let's fix that, shall we? These ...
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Biz Velatini's new cookbook is full of recipes for single diners with zero leftoversSep 14, 2022 6:00 am - Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to cook for oneself without having to eat the same meal for a week? That's the impetus for the new cookbook "Cooking for One" wri...
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Summer zucchini seems to be everywhere; here are tasty ways to use itAug 10, 2022 6:00 am - If you have friends, family or neighbors who garden, it's about this time of year that they are all trying to pawn off their harvest of zucchini for whoever will take it...
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Bright and light dishes are perfect for a summery brunchJul 13, 2022 6:00 am - I can't believe it's the middle of July already. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. Summer, to me, means spending time with family and friends, and this br...
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Let's get saucy! Barbecue sauce comes in a breadth of varieties, and it's fun to make your ownJun 15, 2022 6:00 am - I love making my own barbecue sauces at home. Mostly because I usually have the pantry ingredients to make them at home vs. buying them in the store. And I like that I c...
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With these dishes, your guests won't guess it's brunch on a budgetMay 11, 2022 6:00 am - I love to entertain, but sometimes I like the relaxed nature of a brunch. The pressure to prepare so many dishes is gone, and I think it's way less expensive to host peo...
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These scones and muffins are forgiving for the novice bakerApr 20, 2022 6:00 am - I think there are two types of home cooks - one that strictly cooks and one that strictly bakes. I wish I were a mix of both, but baking has such a science, unlike cooki...