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Associated Press Sweet heat bacon guacamole (front) chipotle corn guacamole (middle left) shrimp and mango guacamole (top) and roasted fresh salsa guacamole (middle right) are shown served in bowls in Concord, N.H.
Guacamole: Fresh takes on a football classic
Looking for a few simple ways to freshen up the go-to dish of the Super Bowl? We cobbled together a mighty tasty basic guacamole, then came up with four ways to turn basic into unbelievably good. ...
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Associated Press Loaded sweet potatoes with roasted garlic helps prove the point that sweet potatoes work just as well in savory applications as they do in sweet potato pie.
Loaded baked potato has sweet, savory sides
Much as I love mashed white potatoes, my favorite “potato” is the sweet variety. I’ve been cooking and eating sweet potatoes as long as I can remember. And when I found out that they were loaded...
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In this image taken Dec. 20, 2012, creamy brown rice risotto two ways recipe for brussels sprouts and apple is shown served in a bowl in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Whole grains, veggies make risotto a healthier winter meal
I’m always searching for ways to make a healthier version of risotto, one of my favorite winter Italian dishes. Risotto traditionally is made with starchy white rice. That starch is essential to...
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Associated Press Soaked salt cod becomes a meaty and delicious dinner with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Soaked salted cod produces a very savory dinner
If ever a food needed a brand overhaul, it is salt cod. Because nothing about that name inspires cravings. It actually sounds like something you spread on an icy walkway to keep people from slip...
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Associated Press The traditional Reuben gets a healthier makeover by swapping smoked salmon for corned beef, which reduces the amount of fat content.
A lighter take on the heavy Reuben
Allow me to confess right at the start — this is not your grandfather’s Reuben sandwich. The legendary Reuben of yore was built on corned beef, but I swap that out in favor of smoked salmon. And...
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Associated Press Chinese-styled steamed tilapia owes much of its flavor to intense seasonings such as ginger, chilies and toasted sesame oil. Because the fish is steamed, little fat is used.
Start off the year with a healthy meal
The first time I had to test a recipe for steamed fish was back in the ’80s, when I was working in the test kitchen at Gourmet magazine. And truthfully, the very idea seemed preposterous. Steami...
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Adding sugar not necessary for some types of bread
Q: I saw a recipe for bread that didn’t include sugar. Without sugar, what’s feeding the yeast? A: While yeast do eat sugar, we forget that flour contains starch, which is made from sugar molecu...
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Shrimp enhances black-eyed pea salad
In the South, black–eyed pea salad is also known as Mississippi Caviar. I’ve added some cooked shrimp to make this quick lunch or light dinner salad. Black–eyed peas are a small beige bean that ...
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Associated Press Making homemade crackers requires no special prep, and the crackers pair well with a buttermilk ricotta cheese dip.
Simple recipes for great entertaining
When it comes to entertaining, I often find that the casual gatherings and impromptu parties outshine more elaborate affairs. I think it’s the combination of a relaxed atmosphere and last minute in...
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Associated Press Peppadew glazed ham gets a special punch from tangy peppadew peppers.
Holiday ham owes flavor to puree of tangy red peppers
Time is running short for special holiday dinners, so I made this one effortlessly delicious to help you squeeze it in. The concept is pretty basic — get yourself a bone-in ham (bone-in hams ten...
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