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Perhaps nothing is better known as a staple of Cajun cuisine than gumbo, a spicy, hearty stew or soup whose name literally means “okra”. Called one of the greatest contributions of Louisiana Cajun kitchens to American cuisine, it came to that state with the first French settlers, who loved bouillabaisse, a highly seasoned French stew. […]

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Are looking for the quickest pizza recipe, the easiest pizza recipe, and the best tasting pizza recipe? Look no further then last night’s leftovers.
That’s right. Those containers of recently munched on Chinese food, that uneaten slab of beef those leftover stir fry veggies or the vodka sauce from last night’s pasta can all help you […]

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The title ‘royal’ was given to royal icing after being used on Queen Victoria’s wedding cake in 1840. Francatelli, the Queen’s famous French chef, published a book in l864 in which he describes how to ice a wedding cake with a mixture of egg whites, sugar and lemon juice beaten together. He wrote ‘use this […]

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This is an emergency message from the Culinary Warning System! If you have children in your home, you may be at risk of being invaded by the Giant Cupcake Cake Pan. This pan has been known to follow mothers home after appearing cute and adorable in kitchen stores across America
The suspect goes by the name […]

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Candy is a special treat we all enjoy, particularly during holidays and other special occasions. But, what if you could make your own candy? Of course, you will need to purchase some candy making equipment, but there are a lot of easy recipes that you can try with your family that will help you to […]

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During the Y2K scare I was determined to not only be really prepared but to do it in style. Now when I say really I mean really. I didn’t want to just survive. I wanted to do it in a style that I was accustomed to. I went out and purchased a 30 plus foot […]

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When you are watching a show about cooking do you know all the cooking terms they use? If you want to learn how to cook those recipes they talk about you should start to learn those cooking terms. Otherwise you won’t get far when you try to replicate the recipes. And learning them is not […]

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What could be nicer than a summer barbeque? They provide a great way to take advantage of the warm weather, allowing you to surround yourself with family and friends. A safe approach to hygiene is vital if you want to make the most of the day.
Cooking on a barbeque is always great fun. For some […]

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Crock pots, or slow cookers as they are now called, first appeared on store shelves in 1971. The small appliance was a hit, and then its popularity waned. Now slow cookers are popular again. You may use your slow cooker several times a week. How does it work?
The US Department of Agriculture explains this cooking […]

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Whether you waited until the last minute and can’t get a reservation at a decent restaurant or you want to surprise your sweetheart with a little (or a lot) of romance, a home-cooked meal will earn you bonus points in the double digits.
Chef Pat Mould (owner Louisiana Culinary Enterprises, a restaurant consulting firm, and executive […]

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