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02/16/2010

Peanut butter substitutions let you enjoy familiar dishes
Whether salmonella has them spooked or allergies make them averse, plenty of people are passing on peanut butter.

02/10/2010

In Season: Valentine's Day strawberries are scarce
If you have your heart set on strawberries for Valentine's Day, good luck. The picture for this highly sought-after V-Day morsel is iffy at best. The problem: Fields in the major growing areas, from Southern California to Baja California in Mexico, have been deluged with rain.

02/03/2010

Make a store cake a valentine with simple decorations

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No time to cook for your valentine? Here's a simple, speedy way to dress up a store-bought cake for Valentine's Day.
More recipes: 100 chocolaty treats for your Valentine

02/02/2010

Small changes in your dinner plan help you eat better
A few basic changes can keep people from loading up on unhealthy foods at the end of the day, nutritionists say. Cut down on sauces. Instead of high-fat toppings and gravies, season meats with spices, nonfat marinades or lemon juice. With vegetables, try a brush of olive oil and a little salt and pepper.

10/22/2009

Tips on keeping herbs garden-fresh
Keeping herbs fresh is similar to keeping fresh-cut flowers. In the kitchen, put bunches of fresh herbs in a small vase of fresh water so they're at hand when you're cooking. Slip a plastic bag over them and refrigerate. Change the water every day or so.

02/06/2008

Two-Minute Expert: How to use pink peppercorns

09/12/2008

Two-minute expert: The only knives you need
Some home cooks have a block of knives, and if they dish up a variety of fare for family dinners, they may get to use each knife. But three basic knives are all you really need.

02/26/2008

How to revive day-old bread
So you bought an artisan loaf or baguette, and already it's hard on the outside? Here's how food stylist Karen Elizabeth Watts says to turn it back into an old softie.