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Top Chef Season 5: Episode Four Wrapup

Friday, December 05, 2008

  After Richard's emotional departure last week, Bravo keeps the drama rolling this week as Alex reads a letter from the eliminated chef. Richard tells Alex to go for the win every day. Foreshadowing!   Quickfire Challenge Haven't we all dreamed of waking up to make breakfast for Rocco DiSpirito? Their task is to cook up a breakfast amuse bouche - meaning very very tiny. A one-b... Read more >

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Recipe of the Day: Steak Caesar Salad

Friday, December 05, 2008

  If you're not a fan of wimpy salads, give this one a try tonight. At 377 calories, it's a light meal that still packs a lot of flavor.   Steak Caesar Salad Ingredients 1 top sirloin steak, about 8 ounces freshly ground black pepper 4 cups torn romaine lettuce juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette (see recipe) or low-fat salad dressing 1 teaspoon anchovy paste ... Read more >

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13 Incredibly Tasty and Healthy Squash Recipes

Thursday, December 04, 2008

  You may be more used to seeing squash as a decoration around the holidays than on the dinner table, but these festive vegetables pack a wallop of vitamins and nutrients to keep you going. And although squash can look a bit intimidating to cook, it's a surprisingly easy to use and versatile ingredient.   A quick cooking tip: microwave the squash for a few minutes (2-5) to cut do... Read more >

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Recipe of the Day: Barley, Mushroom and Winter Squash Risotto

Thursday, December 04, 2008

  Searching for a perfect comfort food using seasonal ingredients? Look no further than Chef Jimmy Schmidt's Barley, Mushroom and Winter Squash Risotto! Stop by the farmer's market this weekend for squash and mushrooms, then hurry home to warm up and start cooking.   Ingredients 1 large acorn or butternut squash, halved and seeded (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3 1/2 cups light vegetable ... Read more >

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How Long Could You Eat Only Organic?

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Pediatrician Alan Greene decided to eat only organic food for 3 years (the same amount of time it takes to have a breeding animal certified organic by the Department of Agriculture). It's been 3 years and he's still going, but the experiment, which has become his lifestyle, has been a lot harder than he anticipated.   He explains in a New York Times article that going 100% organic is def... Read more >

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