Warm weather brings with it a unique set of cravings, often including a desire for milkshakes. While it’s fun to order milkshakes at a restaurant, it’s even more fun to make them at home. And since commercially made milkshakes often start with a base instead of real ice cream, you might even prefer the flavor [...]
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May is National Barbeque Month, so serving a grilled meal is a great way to celebrate Memorial Day. Whether your preference is ham, beef, or fish, you can marinate your meat for maximum tenderness at your holiday celebration.
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Marinated Ham Steaks
1-1/2 cups pineapple juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, [...]
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Store-bought salad dressings are wonderfully convenient. There is a dressing for every diet—fat free, low fat, and regular. You can even get exotic flavors at the local grocery stores, including such temptations as creamy peppercorn and raspberry vinaigrette. But even with this array, sometimes it’s nice to put a pretty cruet on the table filled [...]
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Mother’s Day is a special time of the year, one for commemoration and celebration for Mom. It is a time for breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled cards. It also is time for a special treat for Mom, preferably one that was made by her children. Just make sure that while in the [...]
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Cinco de Mayo means more than just “the Fifth of May,” its English translation. This holiday commemorates the 1862 Battle of Peubla when the Mexicans defeated the French army. Fortunately, you don’t have to be Mexican to celebrate. And if you don’t want to prepare an entire Mexican meal, these recipes will provide holiday-themed snacks [...]
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