There are few things more satisfying that creating something from scratch with your own bare hands. It also helps when other people look at what you have created with a real level of admiration. That may be why so many people are drawn to the arts, with writing and painting high on the list. One pastime that doesn’t seem to fall into that category, but which should belong, is cooking. As much as food seems to be all about the mouth and the nose, it is also all about the eyes. Seeing a beautifully plated meal set before you is often enough to get your mouth watering before you take a

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Saving money is a topic that most people are getting more and more familiar with and this applies to all sections of the budget including food. Food can be one of the largest expenses of a family budget that is trying to eat healthy and delicious tasting meals but it doesn't have to be. Using a few simple tips you can increase the quality of food that you and your family are eating while at the same time keep costs down. These tips include: buying the groceries that you can in bulk, keeping a well-stocked supply, clipping coupons, buying the items that are on sale, and cooking the copycat

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The variety that you can get from cooking chicken by just changing the spices is astonishing. Spices bring variety, flavor and excitement to your recipes and your taste buds and body will thank you; as it turns out spices can be quite good for your health. Taking a bland chicken or vegetable recipe and adding a little flavor with some spices is easy and convenient way to create an amazing tasting meal. But with so many different spices how do you know which ones to use? We will give you an idea of 5 of the healthiest spices that you can use and then once you feel confident you can branch out

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The other day I was letting a friend know about RecipeZazz. We were talking about the fun of trying out recipes that other members have made and taking photos of the finished meals and uploading them for others to enjoy. I asked her how come she never posts her own recipes. Her reply was simple: [quote style="boxed"]I am not a professional chef. What if no one likes my recipes? I am certainly not as good as some of the others on the recipe site.[/quote] She has a legitimate concern. We all want to be recognized for what we do well. No one really wants to fail at anything. I just smiled

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Everyone has a favorite slow cooker recipe. One of the more popular slow cooker recipes is the roast, nice and tender like Grandma used to make. But now you too can be a cooking star with these fine meals.       Awesome Crockpot Roast With Gravy It only takes 15 minutes to prep and should be 7 hours in the crock pot. Chef Shapeweaver says "sometimes you just can't help but adding your own

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We all want to be a better cook. For some people being a better cook just means waking up and knowing how to make that perfect dish even more extravagant and tasty. For others, becoming a better cook takes practice and effort. Here are some tips to help you in your journey to becoming a greater master of dishing up some amazing recipes. Kitchen Essentials Every great cook has an arsenal of tools to ensure that they can do the job right. You do not have to have a restaurant grade kitchen, but having certain things does help. A few good utensils such as stirring spoon, scrapers and

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