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Associated Press Crisp, fresh jicama, common to Hispanic cooking, adds a refreshing crunch to Asian shrimp spring rolls.
Jicama: What it is, how to use it
Imagine crossing a monster potato with a water chestnut. That’s jicama for you. And while not much to look at, the crisp, crunchy texture and clean, sweet flavor inside makes this veggie worth s...
May 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Associated Press Creamy potato salad uses artichokes in place of eggs to cut fat. Greek yogurt replaces mayonnaise to reduce calories and fat.
A healthy (but creamy) potato salad for summer
So you’re having a barbecue and you want to keep it at least a little healthy. You’ve got the lean chicken breasts marinating and ready for the grill. You’ve got a colorful tossed salad filled w...
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Associated Press Orange dreamsicle milkshake is made healthier by using sorbet, which is low in fat, and cottage cheese, which blends into a rich, silky texture.
A milkshake that’s creamy, sweet and, yes, even healthier
Milkshakes are gloriously frosty, creamy, sweet concoctions made from ice cream, syrups and other empty calorie delights. They’re the sort of thing you want to indulge in all the time, but shoul...
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Ask a Cook: Can you freeze red wine?
Q: Can I freeze red wine? I opened a bottle and only used a cup, but I hate to waste the rest. A: Wine purists may shriek, but yes, you can freeze it. Some of the nuances will be lost, and you p...
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Associated Press "French Chicken" is slathered with mustard, white wine, and scallion sauce that bakes during roasting. Pair with breadcrumb-topped tomatoes for a complete meal.
Adapting a favorite from Julia Child
When I was young, Julia Child was as much a fixture in my family’s kitchen as she was on television. Not only did my mother watch her, she cooked right along with her, as well. The local public ...
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McClatchy-Tribune News Service Individual desserts not only have a made-just-for-you feel, but also keep one person from hogging the big piece. Here lady fingers are made that will be combined with fruit and lemon curd.
A dessert that’s just for you
From childhood, we are taught to share. We admire a generous spirit, and a commitment to serve all. Yet because we can never trust certain people not to hold back the larger piece of cake for thems...
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Associated Press Mango-topped chocolate honey cake features an easy coffee glaze made from instant coffee, vanilla and powdered sugar.
Sweet and heat combine in Cinco de Mayo cake
A bit of heat and a lot of sweet make this mango-topped chocolate honey cake a fine choice for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Bake the cake in any style Bundt pan you like. A more conventional tube ...
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Associated Press Give the sirloin tips plenty of time to marinate for carne asada with confetti salsa.
Grilled steak pairs with cooling salsa
The more time the sirloin tips bathe in this recipe’s punchy marinade of lime juice, Worcestershire sauce and garlic, the better. So while we call for marinating the meat for about two hours, d...
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McClatchy-Tribune News Service A coffee cup makes the perfect vessel for a single-serving treat like coffee cake. It takes only a few ingredients and quick cooking time.
Coffee cup cooking
When I was a kid, my mother called me The Mad Scientist. It wasn’t that I was an ace in science, but more that I liked to mix stuff in tiny cups — and leave them scattered around the house. So w...
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With grilling season underway ideas for making a better burger come quickly. Try other meats besides beef or maybe skip the meat completely. (Erik M. Lunsford/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT)
Building better burgers
We’d have liked to provide some burger-making tips to coincide with the start of grilling season, but as everyone knows, this year that ship sailed with La Nina. nonetheless, we’ve been flippin...
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