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What’s the Best Apple to Make Apple Pie?

Maria Coder · September 19, 2011 ·

It seems like a riddle, doesn’t it? After all, all apples look the same. So, does it really matter which apple you use to make a pie? Um, yes. If you want your apple pie to be super tasty, you need to choose an apple with great texture that’s also tart and sweet. The apple […]

Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Apple Week, cooking tips, dessert, fruit, The Sweet Life, tips

Back To School Food Tips from Everyday Food Magazine

Leitha Matz · September 12, 2011 ·

The school year is still fresh, but if you’ve already run out of creative ways to make lunch, the prospect of brown bagging can begin to feel like a drag. Improve your lunchbox IQ with a few smart lunch ideas for the kids (or yourself!). These tips from Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food Magazine will get […]

Filed Under: Shortcuts & Hacks Tagged With: Everyday Food magazine, kids, lunches, snacks, tips

10 Easy Grilling Tips from Everyday Food magazine

Leitha Matz · August 25, 2011 ·

Craving burgers or kebabs? Hosting a summer patio party? Planning a big cookout for Labor Day? If you’ve ever accidentally incinerated your supper over the flames of the grill, never fear! Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food magazine is here to help with ten smart grilling tips that’ll save your dinner and make you the envy of […]

Filed Under: Shortcuts & Hacks Tagged With: cookout, Everyday Food magazine, grilling, herbs, Martha Stewart, One-Click Recipes, tips

7 Party Tips for Kids with Food Allergies

Andrea Chan-Diliberto · July 26, 2011 ·

Recently I attended a kids party and noticed all of the detailed food labels. The hostess told me that a handful of the kids had food allergies and this was one way to keep them safe.

Filed Under: Easy DIY, Shortcuts & Hacks, Snacks Tagged With: dessert, entertaining, fruit, kids, safety, tips, You Said It!

When a Plate Topples a Pyramid

Maggie Moon, MS, RD · June 10, 2011 ·

After fiddling around with flow-charts, food wheels, brochures, and pyramids – USDA nutrition guidance looks to be coming back to the dinner table.

Filed Under: Nutrition & Wellness Tagged With: Eat Right Here, family meals, Nutrition, tips

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Summer calls for seafood. A shrimp & clam boil may be the perfect way to celebrate the season. A boil featuring fresh shellfish is a super easy way to enjoy all your favs in one dish. 

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Cut an onion into quarters. Halve a head of garlic horizontally. Add 1 1/2 inches of water to a stock pot, followed by onion, garlic, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a boil on the stove. Once boiling, add one bag of whole, small potatoes (such as Blushing Belle). Let cook a couple minutes. In the meantime, cut 2 andouille sausages (or more, if you like) into 1 1/2-inch pieces, then add to boiling pot. Cut 4 ears corn into smaller segments and add to pot. Continue to boil for another 5 minutes. Gather 2 lb shrimp (preferably shell-on), 1 dozen clams and 1 lb mussels. Toss seafood with a few drizzles of neutral oil and 1 tbsp Old Bay. Add to pot, cover, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest 1 minute before transferring to a platter for serving. Season with more Old Bay, if you like.
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Summer calls for seafood. A shrimp & clam boil may be the perfect way to celebrate the season. A boil featuring fresh shellfish is a super easy way to enjoy all your favs in one dish. Here’s how it’s done: Cut an onion into quarters. Halve a head of garlic horizontally. Add 1 1/2 inches of water to a stock pot, followed by onion, garlic, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a boil on the stove. Once boiling, add one bag of whole, small potatoes (such as Blushing Belle). Let cook a couple minutes. In the meantime, cut 2 andouille sausages (or more, if you like) into 1 1/2-inch pieces, then add to boiling pot. Cut 4 ears corn into smaller segments and add to pot. Continue to boil for another 5 minutes. Gather 2 lb shrimp (preferably shell-on), 1 dozen clams and 1 lb mussels. Toss seafood with a few drizzles of neutral oil and 1 tbsp Old Bay. Add to pot, cover, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest 1 minute before transferring to a platter for serving. Season with more Old Bay, if you like.
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Mezze foods are an assortment of eastern Mediterranean snacks like stuffed grape leaves, olives, pita bread, and hummus.

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With a little bit of summer in every bite, s’mores make the perfect backyard treat this season. In five simple steps, these s’mores bites are an easy, fun option to enjoy.

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With a little bit of summer in every bite, s’mores make the perfect backyard treat this season. In five simple steps, these s’mores bites are an easy, fun option to enjoy. 1. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring often. 2. Break up your graham crackers into bite sized pieces and put them in rows on the parchment paper. 3. Place a marshmallow on each graham cracker. 4. Spoon the melted chocolate sauce on top of the marshmallows and graham crackers until they are engulfed in chocolaty goodness. 5. Pop the baking tray into the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate is hardened. Stock up on everything you need to create this chocolatey, gooey masterpiece.
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