This is a base recipe for delicious muffins that easily can be modified to create any number of different flavored muffins, including plain vanilla for picky eaters. As with most muffin recipes, you mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl, mix the wet ingredients together in a separate bowl, and then mix the wet [...]

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Most of us are aware of the popular image of  zombies or Undead staggering about with outstretched arms moaning “brains, brains,” but it may be time to form a new association for this popular image. Apparently, there is a steep increase in the number of people who are eating brains and other unusual beastie parts [...]

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The Tauren Chef has finally jumped on the No-Knead Bread bandwagon. It is sooooo easy and soooo delicious! The no-knead method results in that delightfully crisp crust and soft, chewy interior filled with air pockets that one associates with artisan bread from the best bakeries. The flavor improves with longer rising time, so don’t worry [...]

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This is a guest article Olive oil is the signature  ingredient of Mediterranean cuisine, but not just for its delectable contribution to vegetables and pasta dishes. Multiple studies have shown that a balanced diet of natural foods including olive oil and other healthy fats has a significant positive impact on heart health. Eating a small [...]

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It you could find the one gift that would never be refused or re-gifted next year it would have to be the gift of chocolate . However when the occasion calls for something more than a simple chocolate bar, or box of See’s Candy, you may want to think about giving your friends and family [...]

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Tuscany is one of the best regions in Italy. Many Italian food lovers find a few of their favorite dishes in Tuscany. People love the simplicity of Tuscan Italian food and the region has its own very distinct style of cuisine.  One appeal of Tuscan Italian food is that it is in the main healthy. [...]

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Tteokguk is a traditional Korean dish to eat on New Year’s Day. It is thought that people have to eat Tteokguk because it is predicted to give the luck for the forthcoming year and for him or her to supposedly gain an extra year of life. Eating one bowl of Tteokguk in the morning of [...]

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summer is no reason to give up your favorite coffee brew but learn how to enjoy in more ways with a smooth, cold, deliciously flavoured Frappuccino. Whether you like bold and strong or mild and sweet, make your perfect drink with creative coffee syrups   You can make a Frappe Shake with few ingredients that will [...]

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It’s my opinion that prime rib is one of the easiest meats to prepare. And it is also appropriate for the best of special events, and is regarded as one of the most stylish main courses of all.  If you are aiming to produce a dinner for the ages, you cannot do better than prime [...]

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A braising pan is specifically designed for braising, a two-step process that involves searing followed by prolonged, slow cooking. An assortment of  braising pans can normally be found at your local kitchen supply store. Braising pans are generally designed to go in the oven as well as for use on the stove top. If possible, [...]

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