How to Finish a Basement: Framing and Insulating
By Travis Larson From The Family Handyman Originally in How to Finish a Basement: Framing and Insulating Your basement can be more than a utility and storage area. With some forethought and good techniques, you can make it as warm, comfortable ... [... more]
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Add Fun Flavor to Cake Mixes
From Taste of Home Have a boxed cake mix in your cupboard? Create a new taste sensation by adding a simple ingredient or two! For example, add rich flavor to a white cake mix with your favorite extract ... mix coffee instead of water into ... [... more]
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Spanish Rice Empanadas
From Taste of Home Preparation time: 25 minutes 1 package (5.6 or 6.8 ounces) Spanish rice and vermicelli mix 1. Prepare Spanish rice according to package directions, omitting the butter or oil. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, ... [... more]
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Mud Cake With White Chocolate Ganache and Walnuts
Cooking time: 60-70 minutes 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan. Line with waxed paper. 2. Place the sugar, milk, butter, molasses, and chocolate in a saucepan and stir over low heat, without boiling, until smooth. Set ... [... more]
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New and Improved New England Crabby Melts
For a hearty open-face sandwich, season fresh crabmeat with spices and herbs and top with Gruyère cheese. Get ready for deliciously crunchy chicken paired with a chunky, fruity sauce. A citrus marinade keeps fish moist before grilling. [... more]
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Marinated Asparagus Salad
From Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2005 A no-fuss side dish is great when entertaining. The asparagus is cooked and chilled in advance, then stands at room temperature in the marinade while I visit and prepare the rest of the ... [... more]
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Blueberry Cornmeal Pudding
From Taste of Home "When I want something that will satisfy my sweet tooth, I make this pleasing pudding topped with blueberry sauce," says field editor Lillian J., Gainesville, Florida. 1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine blueberries [... more]
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Chicken Salad Croissants
From Quick Cooking From Battle Creek, Michigan, Laura K. shares this tempting dish. "It's a favorite of my brother, who insists I make it whenever he visits," she comments. 1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cheese and pickle relish. ... [... more]
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Cooking With Molly O'Neill
Renowned food writer Molly O'Neill, whose work includes The New York Cookbook and The Pleasure of Your Company, has been gathering recipes for more than a decade. Following are those that have appeared in Reader's Digest: This easy-to-fix snack ... [... more]
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Lay Your Own Extraordinary Hardwood Floor
It's hard to beat the natural beauty, warmth and durability of a hardwood floor. A well-laid floor will last for a century or more and can be rejuvenated by resanding and finishing to look brand new. A real wood floor isn't cheap, but neither is ... [... more]
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Marinated Fruit Salad
From Taste of Home Celebrations For added color, sprinkle some strawberries or raspberries on top just before serving. 1/4 cup orange peach mango juice concentrate or orange pineapple juice concentrate, undiluted* 1. In a bowl, combine the ... [... more]
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Cooking Catastrophe Contest
And you could win a cookbook! Fess up: Mistakes do happen in the kitchen. Have you ever used salt instead of sugar? Or tried picking up a hot pan with your bare hands? Send us your most memorable cooking blunder -- the funniest entry wins a ... [... more]
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