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Valentine's Day brunch recipes
Dishes to melt your sweetheart's heart this holiday View full sizeLisa DeJong, The PDBrian Doyle, 37, of Brunswick, and his son Aiden, 8, prepared this chocolate-covered, strawberry-stuffed French...
View ArticleOpinions differ about thawing frozen fish before cooking
Frozen fish may never match the delightful, unctuous texture of fresh fish, but it can come close if you thaw and cook it correctly. And it's often a lot cheaper than fresh. Recommendations vary...
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Mouthwatering pierogi recipes
Simply delicious. Take a hint from the pros and make your own pierogi at home. Lynn Ischay, The Plain DealerBalls of mashed potato, onion and cheese sit atop rounds of dough made with sour cream,...
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Passover is an opportunity to teach children about heritage
How to involve your children more deeply in preparations for Passover. View full sizePeggy Turbett, The PDShanya Caruso, 6, and her brother Asher, 9, have fun adding cheese to their matzoh pizzas at...
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Four quick recipes that will help put healthy meals on your table: Fighting Fat
These four dishes are quick to make and healthful and easy enough to prepare that they can be done on weekdays after work. Allison Carey, The Plain DealerA single pot of boiling water lets you cook...
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Five tools and five foods add up to 10 ways to make healthful cooking easier:...
Time-deprived and hungry? Five must-have tools can help speed up cooking (or do the cooking while you're doing other things) and let you produce healthful meals. And consider these five essential...
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Tips for dressing up a simple cake
Use fresh and crystallized flowers, laser-cut papers and other simple methods to transform a simple cake into an elegant sweet for a wedding or other special occasion. View full sizeKyle BooksA real...
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Asparagus recipes
Chilled Asparagus With Vinaigrette and Eggs Mimosa Makes 4 servings For the House Vinaigrette: ¼ cup Dijon mustard ½ cup red-wine vinegar 1½ cups canola oil For asparagus and assembly: 2 pounds medium...
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Recipes from Community-Supported Agriculture produce
Easy Crispy Cucumber and Radish Salad Makes 7 half-cup servings 4 large cucumbers 8 radishes, thinly sliced ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ⅓ cup Italian dressing ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives ¼ cup chopped...
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Plan a 'Lost' finale party to remember
From invitations to favors, music and prizes, here's a starter kit for your "Lost" finale party. ABC TelevisionWhatever fate The Island holds for the cast of ABC's "Lost," it's time to bid adieu to...
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Recipes for summer drinks using flavored syrups
Libations to cool your palate and start the party. Blueberry CouncilBlueberries give a sweet kick to a refreshing Blueberry Shrub drink. Blueberry Shrub Makes about a dozen servings 4 cups fresh...
View ArticleThink small to overcome aversion to breakfast
Eat what appeals to you, says Amy Jamieson-Petonic, director of wellness coaching for the Cleveland Clinic and a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. "But I can't stand food first thing...
View ArticleToast the day with breakfast (and these tips)
Every human, children and adults alike, require food soon after they wake up from the long period of fasting that sleep represents. Pay me now or pay me later. That's basically how the body deals with...
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Quick! Grab some ideas for breakfast
Pack a quick breakfast to go, or items that are ready to eat when members of the household step into the kitchen. Scripps Howard News Service fileEating breakfast -- even if there's little time -- has...
View ArticleSmall Bites capsule restaurant reviews for Aug. 13 and beyond
SMALL BITES Feeling a little bewildered by all of the choices in Northeast Ohio's restaurant scene? This list might help you sort things out. The capsule reviews are based on full reviews by Plain...
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Squash recipes, from soup to dessert
Take squash from soup to dessert. Peggy Turbett, The Plain DealerMake a splash at the table with this Curried Butternut Squash Soup with nut and spice accents. Melange chefs Adam Bostwick and Matt...
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Georgian Crystal or Music? Consider growing and using these garlic varieties
Try a different variety of garlic for a hotter or mellower taste. Gus Chan, The Plain DealerFred Thaxton and his wife Christine grow 14 varieties of garlic, some hotter than others. Christine's...
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Chicken tostadas, sweet potato hummus and cream-laced strawberries recipes
Find recipes for smart and tasty eating in the new year. Joshua Gunter, The Plain DealerRozanne Gold's recipe for strawberries with a dollop of decadent, sweetened creme fraiche had fewer calories...
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Pizza recipes
Pizza recipes from "Gourmet Italian Kitchen," "Cooking Light: Comfort Foods" and "Earthbound Cook" Cooking Light: Comfort Foods Top off your pizza with a new idea of rotisserie chicken, red grapes and...
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Types of grilling heat
There are two primary approaches to cooking food over an open fire. DIRECT-HEAT GRILLING: Charcoals are evenly distributed throughout the fire bowl, or all gas burners are lit. Raw foods are placed on...
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Tools to make grilling easier and more efficient
Primordial cooks did it all with a rock and a stick, but you're being judged for more than your skill at whacking a mastodon. Here are the tools that help make grilling easier, more efficient -- and...
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Mmm burgers... the life and times of an American icon
Our love of hamburgers through the decades. You've come a long way, patty. The burger has gone from a fast-food taste to a Pop Art icon to symbols of American prosperity and indulgence. To, most...
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Eight joints that put fun on a bun
More than meat on a bun, burgers are an American tradition. Need a burger fix? These spots will hit the spot. Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon JournalSwenson's has been serving 'em up since 1934.More than...
View ArticleHot dogs in any language: yum in a bun
The hot dog's popularity knows no boundaries. The French? They eat them. Germans? Of course, that's where they originated. You can even get one in Norway. Here are the words to use when you put in...
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Preservation tips from Marilou Suszko
Use these easy preservation techniques for excess produce Just what do you do with excess bounty from the garden? Marilou Suszko rescues us from overabundance with these streamlined preservation...
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Recipes to make your holiday brunch a success
Make-ahead dishes such as stratas, quiches, breakfast casseroles and oatmeal are keys to keeping your holiday brunch a low-stress affair. AssociatedPressYou assemble this breakfast casserole the night...
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Endia Eason's Sweet Potato Pie (or, as close as you're likely to make at home)
Endia Eason says you can have her recipe, but it won't taste like hers'. Here's a version; now you be the judge. John Kuntz, The Plain DealerEndia Eason fills prebaked miniature pie shells with her...
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Brett Favre's jambalaya, Steve Young's dip and other football stars' favorite...
Get the recipes for Brett Favre's jambalaya, Roger Staubach's family chili and more -- just in time for the Super Bowl. Brynne Shaw, The Plain DealerKick off your Super Bowl party with some amazing...
View ArticleEaster recipes
Make this Easter special with recipes from chef Michael Annandono. Tomato Sauce, Molise Style Makes 8 servings, enough for 48 2-inch ravioli 2 pounds beef neck bones or pork ribs⅓ cup extra-virgin...
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How to use your homegrown herbs
Make butters or spreads, grind them into pesto, infuse oils or dry them for later -- we've got a handful of ways to make the most of your rosemary, basil, thyme and more. JOHNNY MILLER, MARTHA...
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Recipes for Herbs de Provence Lemondade, Labneh in Olive Oil, Three Basil...
Don't let the leftover herbs in your garden go to waste. Let them take center stage in these delicious recipes. (Renee Brock, Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionHerbs de Provence Lemonade, that classic...
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Giuggiulene or Sesame Biscotti: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Giuggiulene or Sesame Biscotti are a traditional Sicilian cookie, great for dunking. Giuggiulene or Sesame Biscotti are tender butter cookies encrusted in toasty sesame seeds. Allison Carey, The Plain...
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Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Delicate little jam-filled cookies are delectable: Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer "Here is a recipe from my mother,...
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Aunt Mary's Ricotta Cookies: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
The subtle dairy sweetness of ricotta cheese makes a moist and tender butter cookie for holiday noshing. Aunt Mary's Ricotta Cookies. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer "Aunt Mary was probably the best...
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
A chocoholic's dream, these buttery cookies are rich and chewy: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer "This chocolate crinkle cookies...
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No-Bake Chocolate-Coconut Cookies ('Reindeer Droppings'): The 12 Days of...
Maybe they're not pretty, but these chewy chocolate-coconut confection are mighty tasty -- and easy, too: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. No-Bake Chocolate-Coconut Cookies ("Reindeer...
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Chocolate Kiss Delights: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Chewy and chocolatey, these Kiss-topped cookies add fun to your dessert tray: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Chocolate Kiss Delights. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer "Here's a no-bake cookie...
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Zingerman's Bakehouse Chocolate Mint Shortbreads: The 12 Days of Christmas...
Take buttery shortbread cookies, dunk 'em in melted chocolate then shower them with crushed candy cane bits -- oh, my! The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Zingerman's Bakehouse Chocolate Mint...
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Brown Sugar Cutouts: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Brown sugar brings a tasty flavor edge to traditional holiday cut-out cookies: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Brown Sugar Cutouts. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer "These simple sugar cookies,...
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Chocolate Chip Espresso Cookies: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
A spoonful of espresso powder enhances the chocolatey decadence of these chewy "grownup" cookies: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Chocolate Chip Espresso Cookies. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer...
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Snow-Covered Almond Crescents: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Old-fashioned rolled oats and chopped almonds add toothsome crunch to these lightly sweet cookies: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Snow-Covered Almond Crescents. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer...
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Christmastime Dainties: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
What could be better than a tender, light butter cookie -- except one that sandwiches a hidden dollop of berry preserves? The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Christmastime Dainties. Allison Carey,...
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Gluten-Free Orange Butter Cookies Dipped in Chocolate: The 12 Days of...
Tempting on a cookie plate and tasty to munch, these orange butter cookies conceal another plus -- they're gluten-free: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Gluten-Free Orange Butter Cookies Dipped...
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Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Pecan Surprises: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Bits of dark and white chocolate laced with chopped pecans create a gluten-free cookie that reveals crunch and an extra hit of flavor with each bite: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Gluten-Free...
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Slow-cooker recipes: a taste of versatility, in all sorts of forms and...
Bouillabaisse from a slow-cooker? Why not? The base, a mellow tomatoey broth benefits from long, slow cooking. Add the raw seafood a half-hour or so before you'll serve the dish, and the results are...
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Slow-cookers: Get the most from it by understanding what (and how) to cook
Knowing your slow-cooker's capacity, construction and basic features are steps in the right direction towards getting the best results from a very convenient appliance. Many consumers prefer...
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For healthiest green smoothies, use fresh ingredients and follow these tips
Powerful blenders, favorite natural flavorings, loads of dark leafy greens and other fresh produce yield healthful green smoothies. Drink to your health with freshly pureed green smoothies. Joshua...
View ArticleBest apples to use for pies, applesauce, baking, freezing and more
Not sure which apple to use in your grandma's apple pie recipe? Check out our handy list, organized by use. If you’ve ever had the fruit in your apple pie turn mushy, or your applesauce require too...
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Family bonds are forged at Cuyahoga County Fair, which starts Aug. 10 in...
Berea's Cuyahoga County Fair provides an entertaining and competitive atmosphere where family bonds are formed. The fair runs Aug. 10-16, 2015 at fairgrounds on Bagley Road. BEREA, Ohio - Many have...
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