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  • Visit Our New CHEFS Catalog Store and Win a $100 Gift Card!
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    As part of our birthday celebration, we’ve launched our brand new CHEFS Catalog store! Not only do you now have the ability to buy high-quality cookware and accessories, but we’re also giving away…

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  • Food Storage Guidelines
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    Nine comprehensive charts help you decide how long is too long when it comes to food in your cabinets, refrigerator and freezer.

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  • The 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Crockpot Cooking
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    While using your slow cooker to make a meal is one of the easiest ways to cook, it is possible to encounter some crockpot cooking disasters. There are some important rules to keep in mind when using…

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  • Classic Combinations: Top 24 Ham and Cheese Recipes
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    Ham and cheese is a common menu feature and household duo. The classic ham and cheese omelet and ham and cheese sandwich are great meal staples, but there are plenty of recipes that are a bit less conventional.…

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  • 15 Dinner Recipes You Can Make in 15 Minutes
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    Unfortunately, not all of us can spend an hour making dinner every night. But that doesn’t mean that you should get down on yourself. It really is possible to cook a delicious dinner in about 15 minutes.…

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  • FREE eCookbooks
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    Recipe4Living's best recipe collections are now available for download absolutely free! Cookbooks are a major part of any kitchen, so why not add to your collection with our eCookbooks that you can download!…

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  • Emergency Substitutions
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  • Dictionary of Herbs and Spices
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    Herbs and spices add that special something to cooking, turning simple food preparation into an art form. This dictionary of herbs and spices will help you get a hold on the most common varieties that…

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  • 10 Easy Breakfast Crockpot Recipes
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    We love to use our crockpot as much as possible, and since we’re all tired in the morning, it makes sense that breakfast is the ideal meal to use a slow cooker. It’s not all about oatmeal either.…

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  • Well-Done, Medium-Rare, Rare...What Do They Mean? Explanations and a Quick Tip for Cooking Your Meat
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    Medium-rare, well-done, rare…sometimes it seems like these terms are all relative. When you ask for a well-done steak at a restaurant and it comes back pink, is it okay to complain? If you’re preparing…

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  • Question of the Week: March 7, 2011
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    Can you help answer this week's cooking question? One of your fellow Recipe4Living users needs your help! Here's her question: How can you take the heat or spice out of a recipe and make it milder?

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  • Question of the Week: April 11, 2011
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    Can you help answer this week's cooking question? One of your fellow Recipe4Living users needs your help! Here's her question: When making cookies and shortening is called for, may lard be used?

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  • Measurement Equivalents and Conversion
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  • Reader’s Choice: 9 Super Syrup Recipes
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    You asked, we answered! Our Facebook followers recently requested a collection of flavored syrups that they could mix with their coffee or milk, drizzle over ice cream, pour over cakes, and more. We…

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  • 16 Rubs and Sauces for Summer Grilling
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    Grilled meats can be bland if you cook them on their own. Add some fabulous flavor to your chicken, beef, pork, and fish by using these rubs and sauces. Try out these recipes and we guarantee you’ll…

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