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Gretchen's table: Grilled shrimp bowl with corn salsa is perfect for Lent

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The 40 days of Lent will soon be upon us, bringing with it an increased interest in getting some seafood on the table.

This healthful shrimp bowl features a slightly spicy mix of paprika, garlic and cayenne, grilled with your favorite grain. A fresh corn salsa punctuated with bell pepper, cilantro and the bite of jalapeño goes on top along ...Read more

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Tinned fish anchors elevated, easy apps for Galentine’s Day

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Galentine’s Day, launched more than a decade ago thanks to “Parks and Recreation” character Leslie Knope, celebrates sisterhood. Typically observed Feb. 13 as an alternative or addition to Valentine’s Day, it’s become both a cultural phenomenon and an annual tradition that gives women a reason to get together to uplift and support one ...Read more

3 sweet and easy treats to woo your sweetheart on Valentine's Day

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ΓWe've all been doing it since we were in elementary school days, so we get it.

Valentine's Day calls for romantic gestures — a card that professes warm feelings for that special someone, or, if you're really head over heels in love, perhaps presents to demonstrate the depths of that affection.

A bouquet of red roses — which became a V-...Read more

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In praise of the braise: 3 recipes for easy, hands-off wintry meals

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Low and slow is the way to go when temperatures plunge and the holidays heat up.

Braising is a surefire, no-fuss technique that guarantees a robust one-pot meal. Braised meats turn tender and flavorful; braised veggies become silky and more of themselves. This long, slow cooking warms up the kitchen, glazing the windows and filling the home ...Read more

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Host a Super Bowl party your friends will talk about with these 10 tried and true tips

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The big game is around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to throw an amazing party. Between the food, decorations and making sure everyone has fun – including those that only watch the commercials – it’s a huge job to undertake.

Many Americans watch the game even if their favorite team isn’t playing. ...Read more

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Tips for making the best chicken wings for your Super Bowl party

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Come Super Bowl Sunday around 5:30 p.m., die-hard football fans and those of us drawn to hoopla will gather for hearty handheld snacks, knowing the food is as much fun as the game and the show surrounding it.

Super Bowl Sunday is synonymous with wings. Lots of them: the classic spicy Buffalo, plus Asian, Italian and Mexican variations. Wings ...Read more