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This cottage pie chases away the chill

February may be known as the shortest month of the year, but it also can be among the coldest. When cooking during this time of year, whether it’s a family meal or a romantic dinner for two on Valentine’s Day, foods that take the cold weather into consideration are the best bets. Cottage ...

Popcorn snacks for kids to make at home

FAMILY FEATURES — As an important life skill, learning to cook and becoming familiar with kitchen basics can be an exciting adventure for kids from toddlers to teens. Using a delicious childhood favorite like popcorn as the key ingredient at the center of your lessons can spur interest and ...

The Recipe Gals: Dishes and desserts for the New Year

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Now we are back to our normal routines and New Years resolutions. Below are two recipes that are healthier versions of recipes that you may already have enjoyed before. Best Ever Banana Bread 1 cup gluten-free flour 3/4 cup almond flour 3/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla In a large bowl, stir together both flours,sugar,baking soda, and salt. In another ...

Meatless meals made easy

FAMILY FEATURES — Regardless of your motivation, opting for meatless meals regularly provides plenty of benefits that extend from the health of you and your loved ones to your wallet and the environment. Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, considering making some lifestyle changes or ...

Kimchi in grilled cheese is a spicy, crunchy flavor boost

We've upped the ante on the original pull-from-the-pantry meal — the grilled cheese — with one potent ingredient: kimchi. And we use it two ways for a double dose of flavor. Cheese with kimchi may sound odd, but the pairing is hardly new. Budae jjigae, otherwise known as army base stew, ...

Tater tots cooked in duck fat are a different kind of delicacy

Who doesn’t love tater tots? These tater tots are fried in duck fat and give an extra little zing to this fan-favorite potato side. Duck Fat Tater Tots Recipe courtesy of Matt Broussard, A Cook Named Matt Ingredients: 3 russet Idaho potatoes, 1 quart shredded 2 cups of duck ...