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scotch eggs

A hard-boiled egg encased in sausage and bread crumbs and then deep-fried may seem like a product of modern pub culture, but the Scotch egg was invented by London department ...

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pairing grilled foods & beer

A cold beer is usually somewhere close by any grill. Any beer makes for a good match with grilled foods. As appreciation for pairing foods with wine has grown, so ...

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crispy deep-fat frying

The trick to producing crispy deep-fried foods is no trick at all. Keep the fat at a constant high temperature. This is best done by using a heavy, flat-bottomed pan and ...

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5 healthy spreads for bread

Power Spreads Tapenade Olives and olive oil, two mainstays of the Mediterranean ...
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apple & artisan cheddar panini

Sometimes the simplest meals are the most satisfying. With apples at their ...
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roasted rack of lamb

Straight from Just Simply… Cuisine. This classic recipe is sure to please. ...

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shrimp satay :: macadamia nuts

Satay Udang (Shrimp Satay) Ground macadamia nuts enrich this spicy Singaporean-style shrimp satay. MAKES 20 SKEWERS INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb. (about 40) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/2 cup chopped shallots 1 1/2 tbsp. dark brown sugar 1 tsp. kosher salt 8 Kaffir lime leaves, stemmed 5 macadamia nuts 4 […]

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raising the bar

Wake up your beach bar from its winter slumber. Stocking your bar with standard items will prevent you from having to make an emergency run to the store when people drop by. Although fresh is always best, you can substitute with convenience products such as bottled fruit and vegetable juices, and dry mixes. For health-conscious […]

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easy croutons

The nice thing about making croutons at home is the ability to make fresh croutons for salads and soups in small batches.  By making your own, you can make small batches which is great for being frugal {nothing worse than a box of croutons gone stale} and saving money.   Makes 10 cups | Hands-On Time: 10m | Total […]

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main-dish salads

Fresh ideas for light and easy weeknight dinners via Sunset Magazine. Garlicky Steak Salad with Chickpeas and Artichokes No need to be alarmed about all the garlic; the OJ and soy sauce mellow it out. Recipe: Garlicky Steak Salad with Chickpeas and Artichokes Shrimp and White Bean Salad with Lemon Dressing The mix of chicory greens […]

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spring produce at its best

Catch all the best spring produce — like peas, asparagus, carrots, rhubarb and artichokes — at its peak and use it to make super-fresh meals. Primavera With Prosciutto, Asparagus and Carrots INGREDIENTS Kosher salt 1 pound penne or farfalle 1 pound asparagus spears, stems trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths 1 large carrot, cut into […]

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top 10 tips for cooking with kids

This article first appeared on Gastrokid, a personal blog written by Bon Appétit Features Editor, Hugh Garvey, and Matthew Yeomans. The more you encourage your kids to participate in the pleasures of cooking healthy and delicious food, the more they’ll understand and love what they eat. After 7 years of cooking with our kids and chronicling […]

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5o fattiest foods in the states

Traditional American fare—just like the American waistline—is looking more than a little pudgy these days. Even though some states enjoy healthier reputations than others (Yes, Colorado, we mean you), no state is completely guilt-free when it comes to dishes with huge portion sizes, super-high calorie counts, or sky-high fat content. So if you want to sample […]

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italian coffee :: tools of the trade

Want the kind of dark, rich coffee that any caffè-loving Italian swears by? Get yourself a stove-to-table moka pot. Richard Sapper for Alessi $197; alessi.com Altho $91; viecokitchen.com Design Within Reach “Maillard” $160; dwr.com Bialetti “Moka Express” $20; bialettishop.com Bodum “Chambord” $120; bodumusa.com {original article via Bon Appetit, photos by Alexander Ho}

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bone-in pork loin, fennel, garlic and sage

On special at the Market this month {May 2013} … this Wagshal’s Bone-in Pork Loin shouts spring!!! For flavor and moisture… we here at Just Simply… Cuisine rub the roast with seasonal herbs and baste it with white wine throughout the cooking process. Fennel is added towards the end for more flavor and moisture and […]

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make your own baby food

Making your own baby purees is economical, easy and a healthy way to start your growing baby on solid foods. Starting at about 6 months of age, your baby will enjoy a steady diet of puree for breakfast, puree for lunch, puree for dinner… you want to keep meals interesting for both of you! The […]

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