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8 Desserts Ideas to Make on a Campfire

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Henry David Thoreau said, “The fire is the main comfort of the camp, whether in summer or winter and is about as ample at one season as at another. It is as well for cheerfulness as for warmth and dryness.” There’s something about a…
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Salted Cod Hash with Scrambled Eggs & Dumplings

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This spicy, boldly flavored dish from the Dominican Republic will surely stir your senses in the morning. Made from scraps of fish from the night before or a small piece of bacalao (dried salted cod), this hash is a welcome addition to the…
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10 Ways to Understand What Chefs Mean When They Say Umami

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It used to be that we only acknowledged the familiar four flavors when it came to food and our taste buds. In case you need a refresher, those four flavors are sweet, salty, bitter and sour. Scientists, gastronomists and chefs are now touting…
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Tamales Cooked in a Clay Pot

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Many of us have fond memories of a tamalada (where family and friends participate in the fun, although labor-intensive process of preparing and assembling tamales.) Now imagine combining the flavor, essence, and cultural heritage of tamales with…
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Mini Habanero Potato Skin Poppers & Camiseta Roja

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These recipes are perfect if you're planning to meet with friends to watch the final World Cup games this weekend. First fire it up with these habañero potato skin poppers. Then you can continue the heat with drinks made from jalapeño infused…
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Food Porn Obsession: 20 of the Best Food Photo Blogs

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Porn? Who me? Yes you, and every other living human with access to the Internet. Porn allows us to look at forbidden things. Food porn does exactly the same: we lust after what’s taboo, like exotic desserts, golden fritters, savory soups,…
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Tyler Florence's Fourth of July Feast

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Don't get Tyler Florence wrong —he loves a simple burger or hot dog straight off the grill, but there's plenty of time for that all summer. On the Fourth of July, when the chef has an extra day off to spend with his family, he likes to slow…
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5 Star Spangled Recipes for the Fourth of July

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The 4th of July is almost here and now is the time to start planning. Get ready to fire up the grill and invite your family and friends over for a Star Spangled holiday party they’re sure to remember. Our friends at ViveMejor.com have provided…
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6 Gazpacho Recipes Even Your Kids Will Like

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Did someone say cold soup? This may have your child running to the microwave or on a frenzied hunt for a better option. But no matter how you slice it, when temperatures soar outside, a cold soup is a refreshing and nutritious way to cool…