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Putting A Better Spin On Dinnertime

I love to cook for my family, but a few months ago I realized we had gotten into a serious rut. I was basically rotating between five common dishes, and it was getting really boring. I thought about the problem and realized that I might be able to spruce things up by learning a little more about cooking. My friend is a chef, and so I asked her to teach me some really tasty, yet simple, dishes that I could whip up in a snap. It was so helpful. This blog is about learning more about cooking, so that you aren't left wondering what to make for dinner.

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2017

Three Health Benefits of Indian Food
Most people who enjoy Indian food already know it's delicious, but most don't realize the ingredients used to make those fragrant dishes also provide numerous health benefits. Here are three ways meals prevalent in Indian culture can be good for you. Disease-Fighting Spices The most iconic thing about Indian food is it's typically made using a wide variety of tasty and aromatic spices, such as turmeric, black pepper, ginger, and cinnamon.

Cater Your Next Event With Traditional Mexican Food And Fight Heart Disease
Want to cater your event, but need to take heart health into concern? Look no further than traditional Mexican cuisine. Many of the core ingredients that make up traditional Mexican food are delicious and may help keep heart disease at bay through their high fiber and monounsaturated fat contents.  Tomatoes Tomatoes contain lycopene which is a known anti-inflammatory agent. Higher rates of inflammation in the body can lead to an increased risk of heart disease.

Two Tips To Help You Spruce Up The Meals You Cook At Home
Whether you're just learning how to become a cook, or you're an experienced cook who's looking to sharpen your chops, there are a number of directions you can go in.  You may have a growing family that you want to make delicious meals for, or there could be a special someone in your life that you're looking to impress.  Whatever the case, there are things you can do to make your at-home meals even more appealing.