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08 Feb 2012

Seven Sexy Valentine’s Day Foods

admin 7 Comments Tags: aphrodisiacs, asparagus, Chocolate, ginger, oysters, potatoes, romantic, strawberries, truffles, Valentine's Day

Aphrodisiacs: Foods that make us feel more sexual. There are literally thousands to choose from. This Valentine’s Day why not give one or two of these most favored sexy foods a try? Chocolate & Strawberries. Who – especially if they are female – doesn’t love chocolate? An unlike many aphrodisiacs, chocolate is actually scientifically linked   Read More…

03 Feb 2012

Making Chocolate Covered Strawberries in 5 Easy Steps

admin 15 Comments Tags: Chocolate, desserts, strawberries, Valentine's Day

When you think of Valentine’s Day, do you think elaborate dinners? Expensive chocolates? Pricey gifts? Well, maybe all you really need is a special focus on your Valentine – and an easy to make treat. And there’s one treat that’s so simple to make anyone can do it: Chocolate covered strawberries To make 1 lb.   Read More…

30 Jan 2012

Blog Festival Deadline Extended

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Love to write about food? Want to win $5,000? Then you need to enter Gourmet Recipe’s Blog Festival! And good news: The deadline for submissions has been extended to August 31, 2012. Participating is easy. Just apply to be a guest blogger, over on this page. You’ll then receive notification of where you can publish   Read More…

26 Jan 2012

Cooking with Fresh Eggs

admin 8 Comments Tags: eggs

With backyard hens booming in popularity and farm fresh eggs increasingly available – and with evidence suggesting such eggs are healthier and more nutritious – more and more cooks are using truly fresh eggs. For the most part, cooking with fresh eggs is no different than cooking with much less fresh store bought eggs. However,   Read More…

18 Jan 2012

6 Wonderful Ways to Eat Root Vegetables

admin 13 Comments Tags: beets, carrots, parsnip, potatoes, rutabaga, sweet potatoes, turnip, vegetables

Mash ‘em! You’ve undoubtedly had mashed potatoes, and maybe even mashed sweet potatoes – but have you ever tried mashed parsnips or turnips? Or how about mashed combined root veggies? For the latter, choose 3 lbs. of root vegetables (like parsnips, rutabagas, turnips, or carrots) and chop them coarsely. Throw them in a large pot   Read More…

13 Jan 2012

Freezer Crock Pot Cooking

admin 11 Comments Tags: crock pot, slow cooker

In today’s hectic world, many of us are trying to find time to cook nutritious meals at home. We all know processed foods are bad for us, and that restaurant food can be less than healthy, too. This has lead to many creative approaches to home cooking, including freezer meals and cooking with a crock   Read More…

02 Jan 2012

Potager Cooking for 2012

admin 12 Comments Tags: freezing, gardening, vegetables

Since nearly the beginning of time, cooks have been gardeners, too. And whether you have one pot of fresh salad greens or a large jardin potage, you can be part of that tradition in 2012. Take the plunge, and not only will you learn the sweet sensation of absolutely fresh food in your mouth (Hint:   Read More…

28 Dec 2011

Top 10 New Year’s Party Recipes

admin 5 Comments Tags: appetizers, holidays, New Year's, parties

Looking for ideas for a great New Year’s Eve party? Here are some delicious, crowd pleasing dishes to try. 10. Beer and Cheese Dip. Put a tasty twist on ordinary cheese dip by adding beer and red pepper flakes. You can’t buy this in a store! 9. Kale Chips. Offer something different – and healthier   Read More…

19 Dec 2011

Better Than Fruitcake

admin 18 Comments Tags: Christmas, fruit cake, quick bread

Fruitcake has received highly negative press – whether it deserves it or not. So a gift of fruitcake this season is likely to be met with little optimism. But there is a similar alternative – quick bread loaded with cranberries, raisins, and zest. It is just traditional enough to shout out “Merry Christmas!”, just different   Read More…

14 Dec 2011

Eating Healthy – Despite the Holidays

admin 22 Comments Tags: Christmas, healthy eating, New Year, thanksgiving

Between holiday baking traditions, food gifts, feasts, and parties, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy diet this time of year. The good news is, if you plan ahead a little and don’t deny yourself favorites, holiday eating can be reasonably healthy. Here are some tips to get you through the New Year. Make   Read More…


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