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Sunday Dinner: Lamb Chops With Mint Salsa Verde
If you don’t have elaborate plans etched out for tonight, splurge on some lamb chops for a festive dinner that’s elegant, yet easy and fast to prepare. Although this cut of lamb isn’t cheap, it’s a dish customarily consumed on Easter Sunday, and takes next to no time to cook at all. Serve the chops drizzled with a tarragon, mint, parsley, and caper-flecked salsa verde. Add a side of asparagus, orzo pilaf, and you’ve got a complete Easter feast in less than 60 minutes. For the recipe, read more.
Full StoryWould You Rather Eat Jelly Beans or Chocolate Eggs?
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Full StoryCadbury Creme Eggs: Love Them or Hate Them?
I am one of those people who looks forward to Easter simply to eat a Cadbury Creme Egg. When I was little, I even had a special way of enjoying the smooth cream-filled chocolate egg. I would cut it in half and eat one half one night, and the next half the following night. I also liked it when they were cold, fresh out of the fridge. These rich treats aren’t for everyone and I want to know: how do you feel about them? Source: Flickr User Svadilfari Cadbury Creme Eggs: Love Them or Hate Them? Love them Hate them Undecided
Full StoryHappy Hour: Châtelaine
The other day I found myself at my parents’ house and I was thirsty for a cocktail. However, it had to be a simple recipe that didn’t require fussy syrups or fresh citrus. There wasn’t time to run to the store or make anything complex, so I grabbed Food & Wine Cocktails ‘09 and started browsing. I knew my parents had St.
Full StoryFast & Easy Dinner: Arctic Char With Mushrooms
Chances are, if you celebrate Good Friday, you’ll be enjoying fish for dinner tonight. Thus, I’ve found the perfect recipe for you. It’s a healthful but elegant preparation of arctic char with a satisfying portion of mushrooms and arugula on the side. Lots of fresh herbs and red wine vinegar season the simple and scrumptious dish. It’s sophisticated enough for entertaining, but so quick and uncomplicated you won’t break a sweat. Want the recipe
Full StoryBanana Bread
When life gives you too many ripe bananas, OnSugar blog Stir Me Sweet suggests you do as the Aussies do and make quick and easy banana bread . Since moving to Australia I have discovered one of the main things that sets Aussies apart from Kiwis when it comes to culinary preferences - banana bread! It’s everywhere and so very addictive. I’ve come to the conclusion that the reason banana bread is so popular in Australia and almost non-existent in New Zealand is due to the rate that bananas ripen and become inedible, yet suitable for baking in Australia. Just a theory. So of course I had to find a perfect recipe to make at home. I’m not sure if this is perfect, but if it isn’t I’d love for you to share your recipes with me! See how she makes her version of the specialty when you read more.
Full StoryFast & Easy Dinner: Sesame Noodles With Tofu Steaks
While reading the February issue of Bon Appétit , I was surprised to learn that buckwheat, the fruit seed used to make soba noodles, is in season . Since I didn’t even realize that it was seasonal, I’ve decided to cook with it more. This quick and simple recipe turns soba noodles into a healthy vegetarian meal. The noodles are topped with tofu, bok choy , and green onions. This dish would also be delicious with mushrooms, onions, broccoli, or red pepper, so use whatever vegetables float your fancy
Full StoryIt’s Time to Kick Off the PopSugar 100 - Help Us and Enter to Win a Chanel Bag!
Welcome to the fourth annual PopSugar 100 ! We’re so excited to kick off voting, and we need your help determining who’s had the biggest and best year in Hollywood! Just as in 2009, it’s a single-elimination tournament style with a bracket to help us narrow down the perfect list. We picked 128 celebrities and divided them into four groups, which were then ranked from 1 to 32. The stars were next paired up in head-to-head matches, and now we need you guys to vote on who you think had the more exciting twelve months. Whoever wins will go on to the next round and so on until we have the Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final 4 - and then all the way to the winner! The first round kicks off today, and we have two weeks until half of the crop is eliminated. You can start by clicking on any pair of names and working your way through the entire bracket. Also, it’s easy to pick up where you left off at any time. After round one is completed, each subsequent round will last one week. And if you needed extra incentive to join the fun, there’s a chance for those who play to win an amazing Chanel purse! You are entered to win with every round you complete - that means you have up to seven chances to enter! The winner will ultimately be selected randomly from the pool of users that completed each round and will be announced in June near when the new PopSugar 100 list is revealed. You must be logged in to your OnSugar account in order for your entry to be counted . Log in or register here ! Click here for all the rules
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