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Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most complicated meals to make. With the right tips and pointers, make this year’s Thanksgiving dinner stress-free. Follow the list below and get most of the work done ahead of time, leaving little to do on Thanksgiving Day. Sort out your recipes Review the list of ingredients for your Thanksgiving recipes and revise anything that is missing. Record the quantity of ingredients that you need, you don’t want to be running out to the store in the middle of preparing a meal. If you are making any new recipes, test them in advance to…

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A Quick History of Carrot Cake When you sink your fork into a cream cheese-frosted piece of carrot cake, it’s hard to imagine a time when this dessert menu staple wasn’t a thing. But when compared to its apple pie or chocolate cake rivals, carrot cake is a relative newcomer to the American dessert scene. It took a long and complicated path to get there. Before you study the cake, you have to understand the carrot. Ancestors of today’s carrots have existed since at least 8th century Babylon. The Babylonians didn’t much care for the carrot’s root, which was spindly,…

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Football season is a foodie’s dream. This is the time of year to really get creative with game day fare. There is an entire culture that revolves around the game, the food, and the beverages served. Whether you are watching the game on TV or tailgating in the stadium parking lot, the food should be as festive as the event and easy to eat with your hands. Here are a few tasty recipe ideas for game day. Salmon and Cream Cheese Rolls Prep time: 10 min Servings: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas 16 ounces cream cheese 10…

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Meal prepping is a popular trend among individuals and families alike. It is the weekly preparation of meals for the upcoming days. The reasons behind them are plenty, but a few notable ones are that it saves time and money, keeps everything organized, and helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle. 1. Make a Meal Prep Plan Customize your meal plan according to your personal tastes and preferences. Have fun and enjoy the process of researching and planning ahead! Choose some of your favorite healthy foods, so that every bite is exactly the way you want it. Although, try to steer…

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Who doesn’t love chips and salsa? It’s a versatile snack and all around favorite at parties. A jar of your favorite salsa is good in a pinch, but fresh, homemade salsas are generally far superior in taste. If you’re tired of mundane, processed salsas from the store, here are some unique salsa recipes to dip your chips. Try one or more of these recipes at your next party, and you’re sure to be the talk of your circle of friends. Tropical Curried Salsa This salsa puts a spicy, tropical twist on the usual dip. Serve with sweet potato corn chips…

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National Cabbage day is a day to celebrate a delicious vegetable that crosses cultural and culinary lines. Many people think of cabbage as being a distinctly Irish vegetable, but the Irish actually got it from Asia around 600 BCE. It’s one of the easiest vegetables to grow, growing wild and very cool climates and resulting in large harvests. It also store extremely well during the winter. Types of Cabbage Many people would be surprised to realize that there are several different types of vegetables in the Cabbage family. We’re talking about broccoli Kohlrabi, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts. All of these…

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