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Eating pretty: Why spiralized veggies might really taste better
Before we lift a forkful of food to our mouths, we’ve already eaten with our eyes. Because the visual presentation of food comes first, it affects how we taste what’s on the plate. ...
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Bake, broil & toast: 42 recipes you can make in a toaster oven
Toaster ovens (also known as countertop ovens) are great for small-batch recipes—you can quickly cook up a sheet pan dinner for two of chicken thighs with roasted root vegetables, or freeze your favorite recipe for chocolate chip cookie dough and...
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Slow cooker Brunswick stew
If you are from Virginia or Georgia, the origins of Brunswick Stew could start a turf war. Virginians claim it was named for its’ own Brunswick County. Those in the state of Georgia insist it originated in the city of Brunswick, Georgia. With a...
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16 strawberry recipes perfect for summertime
The summer is perfect for all kinds of harvests from our own backyards, local picking patches, farmers markets, or delivery service (can that be considered a harvest). You might find tomatoes, zucchini, herbs, and strawberries. With so many fresh...
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3 Meal Planning Tips when Cooking for One or Two People
While working in the Hamilton Beach test kitchen today, performing test routines on a number of products, it occurred to me that my whole team is currently working from home and cooking for just one or two people. Our group runs the gamut from a...
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6 Slow Cooker Pantry Staple Recipes for Hunkering Down at Home with Kids
Whether you’re trying to work remote or juggling keeping the kids busy while preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and working remote), there's one thing you can count on - your trusty slow cooker. These six slow cooker recipes can be put...
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Juicing Do’s and Don’ts
It’s no wonder juicing is so popular—making your own fresh juice at home is a simple way to dramatically increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. Maybe you’re juicing for the nutritional benefits, maybe your goal is weight loss or maybe...
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How to Cook (Almost) Anything in the Toaster Oven
Most home chefs know that toaster ovens are go-tos for making simple snacks or reheating last night’s pizza. Fewer know that this approachable kitchen appliance can be the one piece of equipment you need to prepare an appetizer of Broiled Maryland...
