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How-To: Go Grocery Shopping for One

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Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailNo matter how talented you are at cooking for one, when you live alone and are grocery shopping for one, you will ultimately end up wasting food. Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail…

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How to Buy Seafood: Everything You Need To Know

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Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailOne of the most complicated choices in the food world is fresh seafood. While you’re going to find the same chicken breasts and ground beef at the market year round, you might notice that the selection at your seafood…

charcuterie board

How To: Make a Charcuterie and Cheese Board

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Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail It’s time to move beyond the cheese board, whether you’re planning your next dinner party or ordering from your favorite restaurant menu. A charcuterie and cheese board is the perfect way to feed a crowd. Charcuterie, which is…

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How To: Cook Hot Dogs Without a Grill

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Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemail Though I am far from a hot dog aficionado, I live in Chicago, which is basically the hot dog capital of the world. No matter how healthy your diet or how much you try to avoid questionable cased…

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How-To: Make the Perfect Spice Rub for Barbecue Ribs

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Share:TwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle+StumbleUponemailThough a lot of people think the world’s best barbecue is in Kansas City, we found the secret to the best spice rub in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood at Old Crow Smokehouse. Chef Tony Scruggs is a self-taught chef who…