What is Beef Consommé, Is it really worth it? Find out

Cooks and food lovers all over the world would jump at having an easy way out by using the specific sauce, measurement, broth ingredient or stock that will give them the best cooking results such as in a beef consommé recipe, without experimenting first. But that is rarely the case. Most times, it boils down to using your discretion or initiative even when you are given a detailed recipe, which …

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What To Serve With Crab Cakes?

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Crab Cakes, is it me or do you get a kind of feeling anytime you say that out loud? It’s definitely not just me. Crab cakes are a hot number when having dinner, lunch, when you are expecting company or at an open event, it works all the time. It is beautiful on the outside and juicy on the inside, at least that is how it should be but, it …

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You’ll Never Believe the Main Ingredient in These Low Carb Recipes

Looking to save carbs and money? Say hello to ground beef. Yes, ground beef – it’s not just for hamburgers and chili. It’s a blank canvas to which you can apply just about anything. There are several options to go leaner if you are watching fat and calories; ground beef is typically sold with anywhere from 20 percent to 2 percent fat. These recipes are perfect for anyone on the Paleo or Keto …

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Should you buy a Vegetable Spiralizer? These Recipes Say Yes!

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The spiralizer has gone from a late-night TV infomercial product to one of the biggest cooking trends in recent history. They provide a perfect alternative to pasta at a time when many are turning to Paleo or other low carb diets. But, is a spiralizer right for you? There are a few factors to consider. Spiralizer Tri-Blade Vegetable Slicer Review Ready to Get Started? Vegetable Spiralizer Recipes If you decide …

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Explore the Mediterranean with the Best Recipes and Cookbooks

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Ah, the Mediterranean. The place of legends like the Odyssey, the home of rich and lively cultures, and a cuisine to match the storied history and vibrancy of the region. I’ve been lucky to travel throughout Italy and Croatia. I’ve also experienced some excellent Mediterranean food while living in Montreal, a city of fantastic gastronomic culture with a variety of influences. Given this cuisine’s healthfulness and tastiness, it’s a great …

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Pressure Cooker Recipes and Cookbooks for Super Quick Meals!

Pressure Cooker Recipes and Cookbooks

Have you ever used a pressure cooker? Or does just the thought of it make you nervous? In this article I’ll quickly discuss some basics of pressure cooking, share some great recipes (both meat-focused and vegetarian), and take a look at some of the best cookbooks available in case you really want to get into it scroll further down to read more detailed reviews, but feel free to click the …

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How to Cook Blue Crab (Plus Cleaning Tips!)

I have always loved the tender and slightly sweet meat of a crab since I was a little girl. But it was just recently that I discovered that its taste could get better. I figured out this when I visited a few beaches last summer. I ordered steamed crabs and was surprised with its taste—it is much more flavorful and a lot more tender. I asked one of the locals …

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Bored of Chicken? Try these Low Carb Chicken Recipes

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Chicken is a staple of pretty much any diet, and there are infinite ways to prepare it. Unfortunately, many of those recipes involve pasta, potatoes, or other carbohydrate that do not pair well with a low-carb diet. The following recipes are perfect for anyone on the Paleo or Atkins diets, or any other low carb diet out there. You will even find some low carb versions of some classic chicken …

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