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Kitchen Tips and Tricks

Cooking Oils and Fats

It doesn’t matter what we’re cooking, oil is going to be on the ingredient list. We are taught that oil is fat, and fat, is unhealthy, but, it appears that is not the case with all oils. Fat is a major part of cooking, it adds flavor, and makes pastry flaky. Fat is also an…

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Cooking For One Sides Vegetarian

Baked Oven Fries

Sides are just as important as the main portion of the plate. They add color, and goodness, and, sometimes just need to be there. So, sometimes fries just have to be on the side. But, I’m more conscious about what I eat now. I want fries, I just want them a little healthier. So if…

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Indian Cuisine Quick Easy Dinners

Creamy Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew (Masoor Dal)

Masoor Dal is a staple diet in India where there is a substantial vegetarian population. But what does it mean. Well, Dal is Indian for lentil. Massor means pink. So it’s a stew or thick soup made with red lentils. It is essentially a lentil soup. India is the second largest producer of lentils. Yes,…