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Heidi at Betty Crocker 5/20/2009 11:19:00 AM
Here in Minnesota we seem to have skipped spring and headed straight into summer. Temps were in the 90s yesterday and weather forecasters are predicting more of the same today.
I officially kicked off the season with an impromptu al fresco dinner with my friend Lisa. She suggested we grill so I rolled my charcoal grill out of the garage, dusted it off and rummaged around my recipe collection until I found one in which I had all the ingredients on hand (not a simple task, mind you).
Lisa volunteered to do the grilling which was fine by me. She rounded up the charcoal while I got the chicken ready. The recipe was quite simple; just a rub made of garlic, dried herbs, boui...
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chicken breast recipe, grilling, summer
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jillbcooks 5/12/2009 8:09:00 AM
I once heard some great advice for eating healthier: when you want to dive into something unhealthy like ice cream or chips, eat three healthy things first and then decide if you want the food you craved. By the time you eat one or two healthy snacks, chances are you’ve forgotten about the indulgence. I ddn't think it would work, but it did. After nuts, a bit of fruit, or a low-fat string cheese, I found myself forgetting about junk. I think this is a good practice for kids too, especially as they are home ove...
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kid-friendly, fluffy orange dip, fruit, healthy choices, summer
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jillbcooks 4/30/2009 8:30:00 AM
My friend (and former neighbor) Kelly asked me for some food and drink ideas for the party that marks the opening of her neighborhood’s private pool. She is chairing the event for the first time. The neighborhood is tight knit and the pool becomes the social center during the summer, especially for kids and moms. I used to live in that neighborhood and loved to see the kids taking lessons and training for swim meets when I went past the pool. The pool facility has a very nice clubhouse with areas for eating indoors and on a large patio. Kelly plans to use the large grills for making hotdogs and hamburgers. She wanted ideas for unfussy salads and memorab...
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cake, party, salad, chex, planning, summer