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Top Food Trends for 2013

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Lamb belly, sour flavors, kagoshima wagyu, fancy fast food, creative food pairings, and sriracha popcorn...they are all among some of the top food trends for 2013. Look for them to either go mainstream or pick up heat and momentum. SRIRACHA…
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The Best Omelette For Kids

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It's late Sunday morning. It's not a holiday or anything, but we should celebrate. We've survived another week of work, children's homework, after school programs, the dog not exactly being housebroken, and a flat tire. What we need this morning…
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Potaje de Garbanzos—A Hearty One-Plate Meal

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When I was a kid, this is one of those dishes my abuelita tricked me into eating to get me to eat healthy meals. I remember being amazed at her patience as she soaked the dried garbanzo beans overnight. Though nowadays we can get…
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Armageddon Burgers, Doomsday Menu Ideas & Mayan Day of Doom

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The end is near, Doomsdayers claim, based on an interpretation of the Mayan calendar that says the world will end when the calendar ends the day of winter solstice, 12/21/12 at 11:11 GMT. From parties with live music and drinking, simply…

Fast & Fabulous: Snapper Veracruz

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Here's a seafood dish (Pescado a la Veracruzana) that's fast, healthy, and has just enough spice to really zap up your taste buds. If you line-up and prepare your ingredients just before cooking, this recipe will fly from your kitchen to…
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Taste Sensations: Poblano & Jalapeño Chiles with Crema

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I never thought that I would be stringing together the words "mild" and "chile" in the same sentence. And, no, I am not referring to some wimpy green bell pepper. I mean jalapeños, baby, and maybe habaneros or serranos, or any kind of chile…
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Exploring Geography & Culture with Foods & Recipes

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Two of my kids’ favorite subjects are geography and culture. Both go hand-in-hand really, since you can hardly have one without the other. My children especially love exploring different people, traditions, languages, and lands. And one…
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Mom Super Saver: Braised Carne Mechada

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The great thing about fall is that it's the perfect weather for braising. During this economic downturn everyone is looking for better ways to save money without sacrificing flavor. Instead of purchasing expensive cuts, such as tenderloins…
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Romantic Times: A Perfect Ossobuco Dinner for Two

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As the weather turns cooler in many parts of the country, it’s time to send the kids to grandma’s for the evening and share a rich, silky smooth dish with a special someone. Ossobuco is a dish full of flavor, simple to make but sexy and…