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    The Five Best Rice Cookers on the Market Today

    Cooking rice on the stove is fine, but cooking it in a rice cooker is even better. It’s not a difficult dish to make, but it is one that many people make often. A rice cooker is only going to make the process simpler and more enjoyable for everyone in your household, and the cleanup […] More

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    Tips for Cooking with Your Children

    As a parent, you know that there are a million things you could do with your kids; but you might not consider cooking to be one of them. Cooking is, however, a great way you can bond with your children, teach them valuable lessons, and make memories that none of you will soon forget. When […] More

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    Kitchen Substitutions to Make Cooking Simple

    Someone once said something profound about life and the fact that there are no substitutions. They’re wrong. There are always substitutions for things that you don’t like, that don’t work or that are just plain missing. Consider cooking as an example. Have you ever stood in front of the counter and realized you’re missing one […] More

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    Simple Kitchen Tips for Any Cook

    There are some who are amazing cooks and there are others (ahem…me) who simply aren’t that great in the kitchen as far as meals go. Being a great cook is something that many of us find difficult and even intimidating. It seems to be something that comes so naturally for some. However, it doesn’t matter […] More

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    Easily Avoidable Cooking Mistakes Most of Us Make

    We can’t all be Giada, but we can try, right? In an attempt to become a well-rounded individual, learning to cook was something I decided to try recently. I’m not awful, but I’m not great (my talents lie in baking, but I don’t think eating brownies forever is a healthy option: Delicious, but unhealthy).  I’m […] More

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    Stocking Your Pantry For Success

    When it comes to cooking meals quickly and inexpensively the best place to start is a well-stocked pantry. We’re not talking stockpiling, just the basic items that can be used in combination with meats, produce, pasta or grains to get a meal on the table on busy evenings. Having these basics on hand at all […] More

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    Recipe: Weekday Morning Cinnamon Rolls

    Who doesn’t love a warm cinnamon roll fresh from the oven to start their day?  I know I do, but the act of making fresh cinnamon rolls is daunting.  You’d have to wake-up at 3am just to enjoy the rolls by the time the kids are heading out the door.  So, when I stumbled upon […] More