February 2012
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Kitchen Tip of the Day: Easy-peeling bacon strips
Here’s a great tip from I recently read from “How To Break An Egg”:
I like to use bacon as flavoring, but I rarely use the entire package. I’ve found a way to ensure that the uncooked bacon doesn’t spoil by stashing it in the freezer. I sandwich slices between accordioned layers of aluminum foil, then fold the ends...
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A Meat-Eater’s Tips for Cooking Vegetarian
My dad and stepmom are vegetarian. They don’t eat any animal products. So when I cook for them, not only is meat off the menu, but I also can’t use some of my favorite flavorings, like Worcestershire sauce and chicken broth. When I cook vegetarian, I just can’t get that same savory flavor as when I cook with meat. But I can get very, very, close. Cooking vegetarian dinners for my folks has taught...
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8 Tasty Takes on Chicken Parmesan
Even the pickiest eaters agree: Chicken Parm is delicious. See these 8 top-rated recipes.
Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken
My Mom’s Parmesan Chicken
Tomato Chicken Parmesan
Baked Paprika Parmesan Chicken
Grandma Bogie’s Parmesan Chicken
Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Video: Easy Chicken Parmesan Bake
Chicken Parmesan Casserole II
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5 Most-Loved Meatloaf Recipes
These recipes have turned meatloaf shunners into meatloaf lovers.
Brown Sugar Meatloaf
Rempel Family Meatloaf
Mini Meatloaves
Glazed Meatloaf I
Tantalizingly Tangy Meatloaf
Check out the full article.
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Perfect Fried Chicken
It’s the all-American meal.
Find out how to make juicy fried chicken with a crispy golden crust every time.
Before You Fry
There are as many “secret recipes” for fried chicken as there are cooks doing the frying. Some swear by soaking the chicken overnight in buttermilk. Others give their chicken a soak in brine, a dunk in beer batter, and a light coating of seasoned...
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How to Use, Buy, Chop and Grow Rosemary
This pine-flavored herb adds earthy flavor to lamb, pork, chicken, and potatoes.
Should I Use Fresh or Dry Rosemary?
You pick! Fresh and dried rosemary have almost the same flavor. For anything you’re going to roast or simmer for a long time, dried rosemary will work fine. For something you aren’t going to cook (like a marinade) you might want to use fresh.
When Can I Get the...
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7 Top-Rated Slow Cooker Mexican Recipes
Making Mexican food just got a lot easier.
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
Refried Beans Without The Refry
Slow Cooker Enchiladas
Slow Cooker Guisado Verde
Mexican Style Shredded Pork
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
Pork Chalupas
Check out the full article.
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Our 10 Best Chocolate Recipes
Sweet treats for your sweetie! We’ve gathered these top-rated favorites for you and your sweetheart.
Aunt Teen’s Creamy Chocolate Fudge
Hot Fudge Ice Cream Bar Dessert
Chocolate Trifle
Eclair Cake
Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Too Much Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Lovers’ Favorite Cake
Best Brownies
White Chocolate...
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Kitchen Tip of the Day: Have your cookies turned out too crisp? Store them in an airtight container for 24 hours. This usually helps them decrisp themselves.
Bake perfect cookies with this Perfect Cookie article.
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Tender is the Night: Five Valentine's Day Dinners...
If the path to your lover’s heart is via the stomach, these sumptuous meals will pave the way to a fine romance.
Wrap up a romantic Valentine’s Day with an intimate affair fashioned around candlelight, music, flowers and sensuous food. Want to heat things up long before dinner reaches the table? Invite your sweetheart into the kitchen to help you with the cooking. Pour a glass of...
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Isn't It Romantic: Host a Valentine's Day Party
Share the love this year with a Valentine’s Day party.
Whether you’re catering to grownup sweethearts or starry-eyed kids, this is your moment to go over the top with the hearts and flowers. After all, it’s Valentine’s Day!
Sweetheart Cupcakes
Want to bake something special for your guests? Allrecipes Supporting Member, Celeste, has an idea for you! Try her recipe for...
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The Allrecipes community loved chocolate and appetizers last week. Who knew you could make chocolate cake in a slow cooker? Check out these “hot” recipes for some entertaining inspiration.
Amazing Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake
Ghirardelli Ultimate Chocolate Fondue
Baked Buffalo Wings
Hot Pizza Dip
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Kitchen Tip of the Day: Dried herbs are more concentrated than fresh. One teaspoon of dried herbs is the equivalent of one tablespoon fresh herbs.
Read more about cooking with herbs and spices.
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Kitchen Tip of the Day: Rain and meringues don’t mix! Don’t try to make meringues on a very humid day. The humidity can prevent the meringues from getting crisp.
Perfect Meringues
Meringues Recipe Collection
