Want to get kids into the kitchen? Start simple, encourage creativity
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Experts agree that getting children involved with cooking has many benefits - from getting them to try new foods and learning about nutrition, to providing bonding time with other family members. No matter what age you begin introducing your child to culinary skills, keep in mind it's best to start simple and with foods that are already familiar to them.
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Taking heartburn off the menu this barbecue season
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While a little burning is expected when you fire up the grill, a leading gastroenterologist says that if you follow some simple, at-home guidelines, you may be able to avoid the burning sensation in your chest.
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Make summer super with potluck-perfect recipes
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From block parties to backyard barbecues, summer is when people get together and enjoy the delectable tastes of the season. The classic American potluck is always a favorite gathering, especially when friends, family and neighbors bring out their best dishes for everyone to enjoy.
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Tips to make indoor entertaining sizzle this summer
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Sure, summer is suited to barbecues, picnics and all sorts of al fresco fun. But indoor entertaining has appeal during the warmer months as well. When temperatures turn too sultry to sit outside, or you just crave a more elegantly prepared meal shared with good friends and no mosquitoes, you'll be grateful for your kitchen and indoor entertainment spaces.
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Five tips to build a better salad
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While all greens are low in calories, many people sabotage what could be a light, nutritious meal with heavy toppings like fried chicken, croutons and the wrong kind of cheese. Tasty toppers don't have to be loaded with calories and fat. With a few new ideas and simple switches, a salad can be a revitalized and turned into a healthy meal.
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Chocolate connoisseur? Become a sophisticated sampler of dark chocolate
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Of course you know how to eat chocolate - who doesn't? But as you indulge on your dark chocolate bar, are you really getting the most enjoyment out of it? Are you really tasting it, or just devouring it at warp speed?
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Planning a road trip? Here are 5 tips for packing food to bring along
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Planning a road trip this summer to see a part of the great U.S.A. you've never been to before? If so, there's a lot of planning to do. You need to figure out which route to take, what attractions you want to visit along the way and where you'll spend each night away from home -- not to mention what to bring.
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Cook what you love, only healthier
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With obesity rates on the rise, there is no better time than now for families to build healthier habits. While selecting the right foods is the first step, how they are prepared is equally as important. Cooking healthfully includes choosing the right ingredients as well as implementing techniques such as baking, grilling, broiling, roasting and stir frying.
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Fall grilling spices up family mealtime
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The end of summer doesn't mean you need to head indoors to cook your meals. The ease of operating gas grills ensures that grilling is a great way to prepare a meal any time of year, and seasonal food can inspire grillers to try new recipes.
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Serve up spuds for a healthy meal in minutes
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Nutritious, affordable and delicious, but are potatoes convenient for today's time-strapped mom trying to get dinner on the table in a hurry? Yes.
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