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Choco-holic and Proud: 8 Decadent Chocolate Desserts that will Make you Quiver

Bow down to the wisdom of the Aztec and Mayan tribes who were smart enough to cultivate chocolate and turn it into a beverage. The Spanish conquistadores took chocolate back to Europe along with the gold and silver found in the New World.…
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Meatballs: Perfect for Super Bowl Munching!

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Here’s a great recipe for your upcoming Super Bowl party…meatballs with a spicy kick and even a splash of tequila! This recipe makes two dozen but if you make them into mini-meatballs, they’ll go farther and are perfect for game-time…
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Orange You Glad – 6 Orange Dessert Ideas that Make Getting Your Vitamin C a Piece of Cake

According to the CDC, “Flu activity is expected to continue into the coming weeks, with increases occurring especially in those states that have not yet had significant activity.” When the weather outside is still frightful, but the novelty…
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Kids Corner: 6 Kid-Friendly Meals that Always Win

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The corn can’t touch the meat; the sandwich must be cut on an angle or it’s scorned and forget about any meal that doesn’t include their glass for milk. If this sounds familiar, you probably have a picky eater in the household. They…
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Leek Love: 15 Leek Recipes to Try Right Now

Its nutritional secrets have been leaked…the leek is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, iron and even some calcium.  It’s time for leek recipes that glorify this savory wonder veg. Hence the popularity of the Russian proverb, “Eat…
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Heritage Recipe: Abuelita's Empanadillas (Mini Empanadas)

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Whenever I hear the word 'empanadas' I think of my abuelita, and whenever I think of my abuelita, I can picture her in the kitchen getting our meals ready. She cooked from scratch, so cooking for us was a day-long process. For freshness, she…
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The Citrus Gangster: 10 New Grapefruit Recipes to Try Now

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Most folks just cut it in half and eat it with a spoon, which is why the concept of grapefruit recipes seems a little odd to some. Grapefruit is healthy, refreshing and incredibly delicious. And sure, it is amazing to eat on its own, but it's…
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What the Heck is Celeriac Anyway? 8 Celeriac Recipes to Demystify this Power Veggie

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Called the ugly duckling of the vegetable world, celeriac’s warty, troll-like exterior might turn off the most adventurous eater, but in winter it’s a healthy alternative to potatoes and other starches. Also known as celery root, knob…
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Heritage Recipe: Easy Pozole Rojo con Pollo

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Growing up in our home we welcomed the New Year with steamy bowls of pozole. The kitchen table was covered in heaping bowls of pozole laced with garnishes that my mom would serve up in small bowls. Our bellies welcomed…