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In case you haven’t heard, Frank DeCaro’s new cookbook, The Dead Celebrity Cookbook Presents Christmas in Tinseltown, has hit the shelves, and can I just tell you what an entertaining cookbook this is? Since I tend to collect cookbooks and love Christmas movies, this was right up my alley. More than a collection of recipes, […]

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Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes

by Anne Papina on August 30, 2008

wow is this yummy! I found this recipe in a recent williams-sonoma catalog, and modified it slightly.  Pair it with a fresh tossed salad, a crusty loaf of bread, and perhaps a beaujolais wine, and you have a perfect summer meal. Enjoy! Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 35 […]

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The Great American Hamburger

by Anne Papina on June 5, 2008

(ARA) – It’s that special time of year when home chefs nationwide are heating up the grill and putting their cooking skills to the test. But are they cooking burgers so they’re not only savory, but also safe to consume? Most backyard chefs don’t know the optimal temperature for a grilled or cooked burger, according […]

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Tuscan Olive Burger

by Anne Papina on August 29, 2007

(ARA) – The summer grilling season is in full swing as record numbers of Americans head to the back yard for food and fun in the sun. Always a favorite, burgers remain a top pick for cookout connoisseurs, but any would-be grill guru can tell you that creating a flavorful, juicy burger isn’t always as […]

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Summer Spice Rub

by Anne Papina on October 10, 2006

Chefs Show You How to Grill and Spice Your Way to a Savory Summer Soiree (ARA) – Seventy-six percent of Americans own grills, and hot dogs and hamburgers still remain the most frequently barbecued items. If you would like to do more than the standard backyard barbecue, the in-house chefs at VIVA! Herbs can show […]

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Crock Pot Coffee Beef Pot Roast

by Anne Papina on October 10, 2006

For more recipes visit The Art Institutes Web site at www.artinstitutes.edu/nz. The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu) with 31 educational institutions located throughout North America, provide an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals. Crock Pot Coffee Beef Pot Roast   Save Print Contributed with permission by the Art Institutes and ARA Content. […]

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Baked Spiral Sliced Ham with Sugar and Spice Pecan Rub

by Anne Papina on October 10, 2006

(ARA) – Each holiday season families across the country are faced with the classic entertaining conundrum – how to put a special meal on the table without spending an eternity in the kitchen. In recent years there has been an increase in classic holiday comfort foods made in shorter preparation times. These time-saving innovations deliver […]

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Organic Sprouted Corn Tortilla Enchiladas

by Anne Papina on July 19, 2006

(ARA) – By now, nearly everyone has heard about the health benefits of whole grains. While more and more products labeled “whole grain” are showing up on supermarket shelves, most still take the form of breads or cereals. If you’re looking for something different – or just to reduce your wheat intake – consider corn […]

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Confetti Bratwurst Hoagie

by Anne Papina on July 19, 2006

(ARA) – Whether it’s the taste, the aroma or the fact that one of the recipes starts with “Open three cans of beer,” the specially seasoned pork sausage known as bratwurst (or brats) is the perfect food for Americans and their grills this summer. Unlike the 1950s, when grills were used predominately for backyard cookout […]

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East Meets West Burgers

by Anne Papina on July 19, 2006

(ARA) – As the summer heats up, so do backyard grills. Food safety is essential all year round and only becomes more crucial as meals are moved outside to the park, the beach or the backyard. This is an important time to take a closer look at your food preparation habits to see if you […]

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