Lifestyle & Trends - Entertaining
Give an international flair to traditional holiday meals
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As the holidays near, you may be wondering how to add a different touch to traditional recipes such as the tried-and-true turkey and those staple side dishes of green beans or mashed potatoes. An easy way to spice up your meals is to explore international flavors and serve unexpected recipes to go alongside your family's favorite traditions.
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Five ways to enhance entertaining with a California cheese course
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Whether it's preparing for a holiday gathering, watching the big game or planning a dinner party with friends and family, it can be difficult to decide what food to serve. A cheese course is a simple, elegant solution that also saves much-needed kitchen prep time.
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Don't miss a beat in 2012: Get the facts about fats and heart health
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With heart disease the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it's time to listen to your heart and get the right kinds of fats into your daily diet. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends consuming polyunsaturated fats, specifically omega-3 fatty acids, for heart health. But what are these "good fats" and how do you make them a part of your daily nutrition program?
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Make Halloween frightfully easy and affordable
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Halloween decorations and costumes are meant to be frightfully fun, but the price tag for pulling together the big night doesn't have to be scary. Here are three fun and unexpected ways to keep costs low and let the creativity shine with enchanting accessories, do-it-yourself decorations and devilishly simple party planning.
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How you can make staying home just like going out
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When the weekend arrives, going out to a local establishment to meet up with your friends to relax and enjoy your time off is a time-honored tradition. But going out involves a lot of planning and coordination - not to mention the money you'll inevitably drop on food, bar tabs and transportation. The good news is with the right modifications to your home, you can make a night in seem just like a night on the town.
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