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My Fruity Valentine

Posted February 8th, 2012 by SandiArata

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My Fruity Valentine
Looking for a creative way to surprise your Valentine this year? Look no further than your fruit bowl! Combine chocolate and fresh fruits to make the ultimate sweet treat for your sweetie.  You won’t believe how easy and tasty these quick combos can be! Strawberries Creamy chocolate and juicy strawberries are a tough flavor mash up to beat. They have a long history in the romantic food category—so these are a must to include in your f... Read More ›

Strawberry Ice Box Cake

Posted February 7th, 2012 by michelle.p

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Strawberry Ice Box Cake
Ice. Box. Cake. I’ve expressed my love for this old school dessert, so I won’t bore you with an elaborate retelling of the virtues of easy cake or its alchemic charm. If you’re looking for that sort of poetic-waxing, you need look no further than my article on the classic Ice Box Cake here. For this Strawberry Ice Box Cake recipe (perfect for Valentine’s Day…hint, hint!), I wanted to dial back the caloric wickedness factor and k... Read More ›

Mini Nutella Shakes

Posted February 6th, 2012 by sugarandcharm

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Mini Nutella Shakes
Everyone loves Nutella, right!? Really, I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who dislikes it. Its creamy, peanut butter-like texture and super chocolaty hazelnut flavor are irresistible! My first experience with Nutella was in Paris. I desperately wanted a chocolate crêpe, but the café only served Nutella. I figured when in Paris, do as the Parisians do! And wow—it blew my palate away! I knew I would be stopping in many more French cafe... Read More ›

How to Make Caramel Corn

Posted February 5th, 2012 by tbspangela

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How to Make Caramel Corn
Love the sweet crunch of caramel corn? Caramel corn tastes rich and decadent but is surprisingly easy to make your own. Whether you are making your first batch ever or looking for a way to make it even more awesome, learn these tips and tricks to keep up your sleeve. Start With Good Ingredients To make caramel corn, you essentially need two things: caramel and popcorn. Sounds easy, right? It is. However, if you use the best ingredients, yo... Read More ›

10 Awesome Uses for Leftover Game Day Beer

Posted February 4th, 2012 by Jackiefo

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10 Awesome Uses for Leftover Game Day Beer
I’m a beer girl. Well, I’m more of a wine girl. Come to think of it, I enjoy cocktails too. I guess we can just say I like to have a little hair of the dog sometimes…in a respectable way, of course! It’s pretty much a no-brainer that I’ll be serving (and imbibing) beer at our annual Super Bowl Party. This brings up the question, what do you do with the smorgasboard of leftover beer that have that precious, not-to-be passed “born o... Read More ›

Trendy Treats: Dessert Sushi

Posted February 3rd, 2012 by girlversusdough

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Trendy Treats: Dessert Sushi
Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come when you will be introduced to the latest, most amazing phenomenon in culinary history to date: Dessert sushi. You read right. Dessert sushi is the newest, coolest food trend since regular sushi – it looks like sushi but tastes like cake, and it’s fun to make, serve and eat. This recipe for Key Lime Dessert Sushi is one great example. When it comes to food, my two favorite things are sushi and d... Read More ›

Game Day: 10 “Super” Skinny Snacks

Posted February 2nd, 2012 by SandiArata

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Game Day: 10 “Super” Skinny Snacks
Lighten up your Game Day party! This Sunday, don’t “fumble” on your healthy eating resolutions. (It is only February, after all). Enjoy the party and splurge on some yummy snacks that don’t add yardage to your waist line. To help you out, I’ve compiled a top 10 list of lighter football fare that’s perfect for noshing while watching the big game (10 snacks: that’s 1 touchdown and 1 field goal worth, if anyone is counting). 1... Read More ›

Super Beer for Game Day!

Posted February 1st, 2012 by nybarfly

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Super Beer for Game Day!
For some, this Sunday will be all about football. For others, it’s about the commercials. The thing these two groups have in common: beer. One of the biggest days in American sports is also one of the biggest days of American drinking, and it’s about time to put down that can of mass-produced light beer. Football is a classic American pastime, so let’s enjoy some classy American beers to go with the sport. Because, whether you’re going t... Read More ›

Football Spinach Pizzas

Posted January 31st, 2012 by bevcooks

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Football Spinach Pizzas
I'll be the first to admit I know very little about football. All I really know about it is that when you slam dunk, it's called a home run. And when you do a header across the net, that's called a strike. I guess I know at least that much! What I DO know a thing or two about is eating. And using a football-shaped cookie cutter to make delicious little game-day Football Spinach Pizzas to eat while the big match is on the TVs. These lit... Read More ›

Hummus = Yummus!

Posted January 30th, 2012 by Jackiefo

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Hummus = Yummus!
I think my body is made up of 25% hummus. Considering I eat it at least once a day, I think that 25% is a fair guess. I discovered hummus in college at the salad bar, and I’ve never looked back. I take hummus to work, put it in my salad, bring it to a party; I pretty much take it wherever I go. It’s an incredibly versatile food made primarily of chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. The fact that it’s also healthy is just icing on th... Read More ›