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How to Use Your Rotisserie Chicken Leftovers – Bon Appétit

Rotisserie chicken can be a great weeknight dinner savior. You can pick them up at nearly deli counter or supermarket today and all you need are a couple of easy side dishes like mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, French fries, some veggies or a salad and you are good to go. But what about leftovers? Sure, there are bound to be leftovers from the chicken and the great things is there are lots of good things to do with all of them besides making yourself some sandwiches or chicken salad. Bon Appetit gives you some guidance on what you can do, right down to using the bones from some great stock. Check it out!

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Root Vegetables Recipes to Keep You Full this Winter – Bon Appétit

When you think of the winter months and what to cook you immediately turn to all kinds of comfort foods to make you feel good. To go along with all of those great entrees you are making you also need to have some great side dishes. Even as much as I like mashed potatoes, they can get kind of boring after a while. You need to be able to mix things up now and then and the best thing to use during the winter are the root vegetables that are in season right now. You can do great things with potatoes, carrots, beets, celery root and much more and Bon Appetit has put together 51 root vegetable recipes that can help you. Check it out!

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Posted by on February 23, 2016 in Cooking, Dinner, Potatoes, Produce, Side Dishes, Vegetables

 

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22 Classic Chicken Dishes You Should Know – Recipes from NYT Cooking

If there’s one thing I cook at least once or twice a week it is chicken. Whether it is a whole chicken, chicken parts or boneless chicken there are all kinds of meals you can create all on your own. With that in mind, knowing some of the classic chicken recipes every family seems to know and want is great to have in your cooking arsenal. NYT Cooking has put together 22 classic chicken dishes you should know how to cook so that you can create some poultry magic in your kitchen on any weeknight or weekend. Check it out!

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22 Supermarket Items You Should Leave on the Shelf (and What to Get Instead) | Serious Eats

Even under the best of circumstances, most of us are going to have days or nights where you want your dinner to be as easy as possible. Beyond getting your meals from a restaurant or take out place, this means buying items that make cooking fast and easy for you and your family. Unfortunately, many of these items really aren’t any easier than doing it yourself, cost more, and do not taste as good as what you can do on your own. Instead of giving up quality, there are many things you can do very easily for yourself that can make any meal you make taste even better, even the simplest ones. Serious Eats has put together 22 items that you should try to avoid buying and instead make use of better tasting alternatives, often things you can do all on your own, to save you money and give you better flavor. Check it out!

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Posted by on February 3, 2016 in Cooking, Cooking Tips, Cooking Websites, Dinner, Herbs, Pantry, Spices

 

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Comfort Food Recipes – Bon Appétit

The first real snowstorm of the season is upon us in my area of New York and most of the East Coast today. That means it is the perfect time to think about comfort food recipes that make you feel warm, cozy and full. Bon Appetit has put together 35 recipes that are some of your favorite comfort foods to get you through the cold weather this weekend and all winter long. Check it out!

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Healthy Soups and Stews – Recipes from NYT Cooking

With the new year and the cold weather finally settling into this part of New York, I know my attention turns more to making soups and stews for dinner to give you a warm, satisfying meal. It is even better if you can make healthy choices in the soups and stews you make and the New York Times has provided you with some great options. NYT Cooking has put together a batch of healthy soup and stew recipes for you to try out this winter to keep you warm and cozy, your belly full and your body feeling better. Check it out!

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The Best New Year’s Eve Recipes Recipes : Food Network

Looking for some ideas of what to do for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s? Whether you are having a large gathering, just a couple of people or are staying home with loved ones, Food Network has put together some great ideas for both New Year’s Eve appetizers, drinks and snacks and some fantastic recipes for New Year’s Day for Breakfast, brunch and dinner. You can find just the ideas you are looking for to make the year complete. Check it out!

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The Feast of the Seven Fishes – Recipes from NYT Cooking

If you are looking to go traditional with a meal on Christmas Eve, there is nothing more traditional than The Feast of the Seven Fishes. The custom of this meal comes from Southern Italy and is a meal that uses at least seven different kinds of seafood. New Your Times Cooking has put together 29 different seafood recipes, some very traditional and some a bit more adventurous, that you can try for your own feast. Check it out!

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Christmas Dinner Recipes & Ideas : Cooking Channel

If you’re still looking for a great idea for your Christmas dinner, Cooking Channel has put together over 70 dinner recipe ideas, with everything from classic roasts, ham and goose to lasagna, side dishes, appetizers and more. Check it out!

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How to Cook Ham – NYT Cooking

When it comes to the holiday dinner on Christmas or for any large gathering, a ham can make a great centerpiece for your meal. You have many different types of hams to choose from and each can require a different method of cooking to make sure it comes out fantastic. New York Times’ Cooking editor Sam Sifton has put together a great guide for you so you can get help choosing the right one to cook for the holidays, getting it prepared and then carving it just right. Check it out!

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