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[28 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 7 views]
Snowman Cookies

Ingredients

1 roll (16.5 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
Gum drops
Miniature chocolate chips
Candy-coated chocolate candies

Cooking Instructions

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[27 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 2 views]
Meat Storage in the Fridge or Freezer

To freeze or to refrigerate, that is the question. At least, that’s the question many of us ask ourselves each time we unpack our groceries. How long will tuna salad last in the refrigerator? Do you need to freeze uncooked chicken right away? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers the following guidelines (and much more) on its website FoodSafety.gov.
Raw poultry lasts just a day or two in the fridge (at a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder), but up to …

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[24 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 10 views]
Christmas recipes and menus

Get into the Christmas spirit with our recipes, make homemade presents or plan the perfect Christmas lunch.
Roast turkey with bread sauce
Ingredients

1 free-range turkey weighing 4kg/8lb 11oz
salt and freshly ground black pepper
175g/6oz unsalted or lightly salted butter

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[24 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 7 views]
Christmas Tree Cookies

Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour, plus additional flour for the work surface

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[22 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 22 views]
Candy Cane Punch Recipe for Christmas

This looks soo yummy and attractive. If you are throwing a holiday party or having family and friends over, or celebrating Christmas check out this scrumptious Candy Cane Punch recipe. The best part? It only calls for 3 ingredients! It has wonderful reviews too.
Peppermint ice cream makes this beverage taste—and look—more like a dessert than a punch!
It’s a great way to start a gathering.” For a fun garnish, you can hang mini candy canes around the punch bowl and cups.

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[21 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 8 views]
How to Keep the Roast Moist

Before a lot of emphasis was placed on leaner meats, even tender cuts of meat had a contained a lot of fat, in the form of “fat cap.” The fat cap is the thick layer of fat covering meat. On a live animal, the fat would be between the skin and the meat. In today’s market, the fat cap is trimmed before sale.
During roasting, the fat cap melts and bastes the meat, keeping it moist. With the leaner cuts of today, …

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[12 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 524 views]
Gloria Jean’s Coffee in Karachi

Gloria Jean’s Coffees reached Pakistani shores in 2007 when Gloria Jean’s Coffees (GJC), Pakistan opened its flag ship coffee house on Mehmud Ali Kasuri Road in Gulberg, Lahore. Under the global umbrella, GJC Pakistan has brought a revolutionary coffee house experience in Lahore.
Within a year, GJC Pakistan has been successful in not only capturing the pre-existing market of coffee drinkers but also in educating an emerging one. The amazing Coffee experience is now for Karachites too as Gloria jean’s Coffee is now open in Sindhi Muslim Karachi.
The place offers more …

Food, Health »

[9 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 15 views]
Household Uses of Vinegar

Aside from being a great culinary partner, vinegar has other useful, inexpensive home uses. The following do-it-yourself household tips will really come in handy for you. Read on to learn more.
1. Do you prefer boiled eggs for breakfast? Then, here’s how you can prevent the eggs from cracking! Just add few drops of vinegar to the water.
2. Can’t figure out how to remove that garlic or onion smell off your fingers after preparing your favorite dish? Cheer up, just rinse your hands with some vinegar.
3. Do you want to know …

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[7 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 8 views]
Grilled Italian Eggplant Slices

Fresh tomatoes and your favorite mozzarella cheese top off grilled eggplant for a great light dish or appetizer. Try cutting this dish into smaller portions and serve as finger foods at your next party.

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[3 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 17 views]
Crave for Chocolate Chip Cookies

This Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is very similar to the recipe on the back of the bag of Nestle’s Chocolate Chips and my kids never seem to tire of them.
Made with unsalted butter and a combination of white and brown sugars, it produces a rich and chewy cookie with caramelized edges.

Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) (226 grams) unsalted …