So things are looking good with you and your special someone. Hooray! Good enough that you’ve decided it’s time to introduce each other to your respective parents. Double hooray! And you’ve decided that the perfect setting for these introductions would be a cozy home-cooked meal. Um… gulp. Let’s talk about a menu that will make sure the whole evening goes smoothly, shall we?
Monthly Archives: March 2013
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15 Pro Tips and Techniques For Quicker, Easier, Better Cooking — Post Roundup
What’s the best way to salt a dish? How can you tell when your risotto is perfect? What’s the secret to making delicious tofu every time? We’ve picked up a few pro tips and techniques over the years, and here are 15 of our favorites for easier, quicker, and better weeknight cooking:
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Clams in Green Sauce
There’s no better clams than those from Galicia! Their texture and taste has nothing to do with…
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Low-Fat Recipes: Glazed Root Vegetables
4 / 5 Stars | 6 Reviews
by Fight the Fat Foodie
“When combined and lightly glazed with sugar and balsamic vinegar, these vegetables provide a wonderful range of flavors, from earthy to sweet.”
An Italian Polenta Supper Party — Gatherings From The Kitchn
This week I’ve been sharing one of the most fun dinner parties I’ve ever hosted — we invited six friends over and threw an Italian polenta party anchored by a four-foot-long board in the middle of the table! Today I want to share the whole party with you and show you how it all came together.
From dramatic polenta pouring, to bottles of red wine, to my favorite tip for keeping polenta warm and creamy for hours before dinner, here’s a peek inside this cozy supper.
Win $10,000: Celebrate and Create the Art of Patron
Patrón is mixing it up with the Art of Patrón Contest, in which imaginative Patrón fans (such as yourselves) can enter to win $10,000 for creating the greatest piece of art using, or inspired by, the iconic Patrón Tequila bottle…
• Win $10,000: Celebrate and Create the Art of Patron
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Tabletop Trends: Ikat Placemats — Product Roundup
The ikat trend probably hit its peak sometime last year, but it’s still around. (Not sure what ikat is? Read all about it here.) For a small touch of the textile in your home, look to placemats. As my mother would say, it’s a great way to jazz up your dinner table. And you know what? She’s right!
Low-Fat Recipes: Sweet Dill Pickles
4.88 / 5 Stars | 14 Reviews
by SUSANNAH
“These pickles soaked in a sugar mixture taste just like candy! They take some time to make, but are a sweet treat.”























