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Super Bowl Beer Brats Recipe 4 Feb 2012 at 7:00pm
A HREF=http://homecooking.about.com/od/beefrecipes/r/blbeef168.htmIMG SRC=http://z.about.com/d/homecooking/1/0/H/H/1/blbeef168x.jpg HSPACE=5 border=0 ALIGN=right/Abr / Popular at a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/holidayandpartyrecipes/a/tailgating.htmtailgate/a and a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/superbowlrecipes/Super Bowl/a parties, beer brats are good year-round. It is hard to believe you only need four simple ingredients to make this quick and tasty dish. You can throw it together at the last minute. Do not restrict yourself to bratwurst. Use this method with a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/meats/a/hotdogterms.htmhot dogs/a, Italian sausage, knockwurst, or just about any link a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/meats/a/sausagetypes.htmsausage/a.br /br / • a href=http://homecooking.about.com/od/beefrecipes/r/blbeef168.htmstrongSuper Bowl Beer Brats Recipe/strong/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/superbowlrecipes/Super_Bowl_Party_Recipes.htmMore Super Bowl Recipes/abr / sub• A HREF=http://twitter.com/AboutHomeCook/Follow me on Twitter/A/subbr / sub• a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/About-Home-Cooking/156660026482Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan/a/subbr / subBeer Brats Recipe Photo #169; 2009 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc./sub

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs with Vodka Sauce Recipe 3 Feb 2012 at 7:00pm
A HREF=http://homecooking.about.com/od/groundbeefrecipes/r/Mozzarella-Stuffed-Meatballs-With-Vodka-Sauce-Recipe-blbeef164.htmIMG SRC=http://0.tqn.com/d/homecooking/1/0/s/Q/1/blbeef164x.jpg HSPACE=5 border=0 ALIGN=right/Abr / Meatballs are always a big hit as a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/appetizerrecipes/Appetizer_Recipes.htmappetizers/a at parties, but this recipe packs a surprise. Hidden inside each meatball is a tiny ball of a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/cookingfaqs/f/faqmozzarella.htmmozzarella cheese/a, and they swim in a deliciously piquant vodka a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/foodstorage/a/tomatostorage.htmtomato/a sauce. Hang on to this recipe, because it can also be used to make a stuffed a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/beef/a/meatloaftips.htmmeatloaf/a, spaghetti with meatballs, or as a stand-alone marinara sauce for a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/pastarecipes/Pasta_Recipes.htmpasta/a. If you cannot find the baby mozzarella balls (usually sold in supermarket deli sections), just cut up a standard ball of mozzarella. If you are unable to use a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/alcohol/a/alcoholsub.htmvodka/a in the sauce, simply omit it. The sauce is almost as good without it. Try these for your a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/superbowlrecipes/Super Bowl/a party, potluck, or any party. Keep them warm in a a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blcrockpotindex.htmcrockpot/a or buffet warmer.br / br / • a href=http://homecooking.about.com/od/groundbeefrecipes/r/Mozzarella-Stuffed-Meatballs-With-Vodka-Sauce-Recipe-blbeef164.htmstrongMozzarella Stuffed Meatballs with Vodka Sauce Recipe/strong/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/meatloafrecipes/Meatloaf_Recipes_How_to_make_meatloaf_recipes.htmMeatloaf Recipes/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/groundbeefrecipes/Ground_Beef_Recipes_Hamburger_Recipes_Mince_Recipes.htmGround Beef Recipes/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/appetizerrecipes/Appetizer_Recipes.htmAppetizer Recipes/abr / sub• A HREF=http://twitter.com/AboutHomeCook/Follow me on Twitter/A/subbr / sub• a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/About-Home-Cooking/156660026482Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan/a/subbr / subMozzarella Stuffed Meatballs with Vodka Sauce Recipe Photo #169; 2012 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc./subbr /

Marinated Ham & Swiss Buns Recipe 2 Feb 2012 at 7:00pm
A HREF=http://homecooking.about.com/od/appetizerrecipes/r/blapp91.htmIMG SRC=http://z.about.com/d/homecooking/1/0/E/G/1/blapp91x.jpg HSPACE=5 border=0 ALIGN=right/Abr / a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/appetizerrecipes/r/blapp91.htmMarinated ham and Swiss buns/a make a killer finger food a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blappindex.htmappetizer/a for any party or gathering, and better yet, you can make them a couple of days in advance before baking. Guys ask for this recipe more than the ladies, believe it or not. They are that good. Cook these up for your a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/superbowlrecipes/Super_Bowl_Party_Recipes.htmSuper Bowl party/a, and you will definitely be a winner! br /br / • a href=http://homecooking.about.com/od/appetizerrecipes/r/blapp91.htmstrongMarinated Ham #038; Swiss Buns Recipe/strong/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/appetizerrecipes/Appetizer_Recipes.htmAppetizer Recipes/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/superbowlrecipes/Super Bowl Recipes/abr / sub• A HREF=http://twitter.com/AboutHomeCook/Follow me on Twitter/A/subbr / sub• a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/About-Home-Cooking/156660026482Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan/a/subbr / subMarinated Ham #038; Swiss Buns Recipe Photo #169; 2005 Peggy Trowbridge, licensed to About.com, Inc./sub br /

Cooking with Beer Recipes 1 Feb 2012 at 7:00pm
A HREF=http://homecooking.about.com/od/alcohol/a/beertips.htmIMG SRC=http://z.about.com/d/homecooking/1/0/H/D/1/beerrecipesx.jpg HSPACE=5 border=0 ALIGN=right/Abr / Cook up a Super Bowl party menu using beer-based foods. Beer was the first legal alcoholic beverage to be made legal on April 7, 1933 after the repeal of prohibition. Others were not made legal until December of that year. With new studies showing beer is actually healthy, why not eat your beer? Learn about a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/alcohol/a/beertips.htmcooking with beer/a, and try some of the many different a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blalcohol4.htmbeer recipes/a, such as a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/chickenrecipes/r/blpoul63.htmBasic Beer-Can Chicken/a, a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/condimentrecipes/r/blcon28.htmBeer and Ginger Marinade/a, a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/dessertrecipes/r/blbrownie1.htmGuinness Stout Brownies/a, a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/beefrecipes/r/blbeef37.htmQuick Beef Carbonnade/a, and many more.br /br / • a href=http://homecooking.about.com/od/alcohol/a/beertips.htmstrongCooking with Beer Recipes and Tips/strong/abr / sub• A HREF=http://twitter.com/AboutHomeCook/Follow me on Twitter/A/subbr / sub• a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/About-Home-Cooking/156660026482Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan/a/subbr / subBeer Recipes Photo #169; 2008 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc./sub

Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe 31 Jan 2012 at 7:00pm
A HREF=http://homecooking.about.com/od/chickenrecipes/r/blchicken16.htmIMG SRC=http://0.tqn.com/d/homecooking/1/0/H/R/1/blchicken16x.jpg HSPACE=5 border=0 ALIGN=right/Abr / Super Bowl Sunday may well be the biggest day of the year for eating a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/poultry/a/buffalowingtips.htmBuffalo chicken wings/a. News reports predict prices of wings to rise because of the demand. They are still cheaper to make at home than to buy at a restaurant. However, you will need a deep-fryer or a deep skillet to fry them up. The sauce is ridiculously simple, using only 3 ingredients. Fry them up, toss in the sauce, and you are good to go! You can see how easy they are to make by watching the a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://video.about.com/homecooking/How-to-Make-the-Original-Buffalo-Wings.htmvideo/a. Hopefully your team wins while you enjoy your a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/superbowlrecipes/Super Bowl party foods/a.br / br / • a href=http://homecooking.about.com/od/chickenrecipes/r/blchicken16.htmstrongBuffalo Chicken Wings Recipe/strong/abr / • a href=http://video.about.com/homecooking/How-to-Make-the-Original-Buffalo-Wings.htmstrongHow to Make Buffalo Chicken Wings Video/strong/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/poultry/a/buffalowingtips.htmMore About Chicken Wings and Recipes/abr / sub• A HREF=http://twitter.com/AboutHomeCook/Follow me on Twitter/A/subbr / sub• a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/About-Home-Cooking/156660026482Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan/a/subbr / subPhoto #169; 2011 Bonnie Zaiss, licensed to About.com, Inc./subbr /

Ultimate Spinach and Turkey Lasagna Recipe 29 Jan 2012 at 7:00pm
A HREF=http://homecooking.about.com/od/casserolerecipes/r/Ultimate-Spinach-And-Turkey-Lasagna-Recipe-blcass28.htmIMG SRC=http://0.tqn.com/d/homecooking/1/0/J/R/1/blcass28x.jpg HSPACE=5 border=0 ALIGN=right/Abr / What if you could have your lasagna and eat it, too? This version from a href=http://erclk.about.com/?zi=7/3Ge3emThe Carblover's Diet Cookbook/em/a cuts down the fat and calories by using substitutions of similar traditional ingredients without losing that taste that you love. Use your own homemade marinara sauce or your favorite jarred commercial version. The a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/spinachrecipes/Spinach-Recipes-for-spinach.htmspinach/a adds fiber and makes it appealing to the eye. To bump up the fiber even more, use a whole wheat lasagna noodle. If you are dieting, you will be thrilled to know that one portion is only 346 calories. A small green salad makes the perfect accompaniment.br / br / • a href=http://homecooking.about.com/od/casserolerecipes/r/Ultimate-Spinach-And-Turkey-Lasagna-Recipe-blcass28.htmstrongUltimate Spinach and Turkey Lasagna Recipe/strong/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/casserolerecipes/Casserole_Recipes.htmMore Casserole Recipes/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/pastarecipes/Pasta_Recipes.htmMore Pasta Recipes/abr / sub• A HREF=http://twitter.com/AboutHomeCook/Follow me on Twitter/A/subbr / sub• a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/About-Home-Cooking/156660026482Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan/a/subbr / subUltimate Spinach and Turkey Lasagna Recipe Photo #169; 2012 Andrew McCaul, Time Home Entertainment, Inc., licensed to About.com, Inc./subbr /

Soup for All Seasons 27 Jan 2012 at 7:00pm
A HREF=http://homecooking.about.com/od/soups/a/souptips.htmIMG SRC=http://z.about.com/d/homecooking/1/I/N/7/1/blss174.jpg HSPACE=5 border=0 ALIGN=right/Abr / Cold weather? Hot weather? a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/soups/a/souptips.htmSoups and stews/a can warm you or cool you off. To warm you up, try a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/soups/r/blss171.htmBaked Potato #038; Leek Soup with Cheddar #038; Bacon/a, a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/soups/r/blss108.htmBouillabaisse (Seafood Stew)/a, and a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/soups/r/blss174.htmChicken Meatball Chili Soup/a (pictured). For the dieters, how about a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/soups/r/blss170.htmEscarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs/a. To cool off, try a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/fruitrecipes/r/blfruit26.htmStrawberry Orange Soup/a or a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/soups/r/blss5.htmGazpacho/a. If none of these examples pique your interest, you will find plenty more a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blsoupindx.htmsoup and stew recipes/a to choose from.br /br / • a href=http://homecooking.about.com/od/soups/a/souptips.htmstrongSoup and Stew Cooking Tips and Recipes/strong/abr / sub• A HREF=http://twitter.com/AboutHomeCook/Follow me on Twitter/A/subbr / sub• a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/About-Home-Cooking/156660026482Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan/a/subbr / subSoup Photo #169; 2006 Peggy Trowbridge, licensed to About.com, Inc./sub

Orange Shrimp and Vegetables Recipe 25 Jan 2012 at 7:00pm
A HREF=http://homecooking.about.com/od/shellfishrecipes/r/Orange-Shrimp-and-Vegetables-Recipe-blshrimp15.htmIMG SRC=http://0.tqn.com/d/homecooking/1/0/F/R/1/blshrimp15x.jpg HSPACE=5 border=0 ALIGN=right/Abr / Some of the most simple recipes can be amazingly tasty, and this easy stir-fried shrimp and vegetable dish is a perfect example. The a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/seafood/a/shrimptips.htmshrimp/a is flavored with orange juice, a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/soysaucerecipes/Soy_Sauce_Recipes_Recipes_Using_Soy_Sauce.htmsoy sauce/a, a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/howtocookwithcondiments/a/mustardvariety.htmDijon mustard/a, and a touch of a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/specificfood/a/honeycolorform.htmhoney/a. It was designed for the a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/kitchenequipmentreviews/fr/T-Fal-Actifry-Review.htmT-Fal#174; ActiFry#174;/a counter-top appliance, but I've also given instructions to make it on the stove-top. It's quick and easy. Feel free to substitute your favorite vegetables. You may also like to try a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/chickenrecipes/Chicken_Recipes_including_chicken_wings_chicken_soup_and_more.htmchicken/a instead of shrimp.br / br / • a href=http://homecooking.about.com/od/shellfishrecipes/r/Orange-Shrimp-and-Vegetables-Recipe-blshrimp15.htmstrongOrange Shrimp and Vegetables Recipe/strong/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blshrimpindex.htmMore Shrimp Recipes/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/kitchenequipmentreviews/fr/T-Fal-Actifry-Review.htmT-Fal#174; ActiFry#174; Review/abr / sub• A HREF=http://twitter.com/AboutHomeCook/Follow me on Twitter/A/subbr / sub• a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/About-Home-Cooking/156660026482Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan/a/subbr / subOrange Shrimp and Vegetables Recipe Photo #169; 2012 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc./subbr /

Engine-Revving Chicken Wings (Baked) Recipe 23 Jan 2012 at 7:00pm
A HREF=http://homecooking.about.com/od/chickenrecipes/r/blchicken17.htmIMG SRC=http://0.tqn.com/d/homecooking/1/0/D/R/1/blchicken17x.jpg HSPACE=5 border=0 ALIGN=right/Abr / Everyone loves a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/poultry/a/buffalowingtips.htmchicken wings/a, but frying them at home can be a pain. The solution is to bake them, and this easy recipe does the trick. The wings are marinated to tenderize and infuse flavor. Then they are lightly floured in a seasoned mix and baked in the oven. The recipe is quite simple, but you might still want to a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://video.about.com/homecooking/How-to-Make-Oven-Baked-Chicken-Wings.htmwatch the video/a first. These wings are perfect for game day or any party. Get your hot wings on!br / br / • a href=http://homecooking.about.com/od/chickenrecipes/r/blchicken17.htmstrongEngine-Revving Chicken Wings (Baked) Recipe/strong/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://video.about.com/homecooking/How-to-Make-Oven-Baked-Chicken-Wings.htmWatch the Video - How to make baked chicken wings/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/poultry/a/buffalowingtips.htmBuffalo Chicken Wings Cooking Tips/abr / • a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blpoul38.htmMore Buffalo Wing Recipes and Chicken Wing Recipes/abr / sub• A HREF=http://twitter.com/AboutHomeCook/Follow me on Twitter/A/subbr / sub• a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/About-Home-Cooking/156660026482Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan/a/subbr / subBaked Chicken Wings Recipe Photo #169; 2011 Bonnie Zaiss, licensed to About.com, Inc./subbr /

Chicken Soup for the Cold - Chicken Soup Recipes 21 Jan 2012 at 7:00pm
A HREF=http://homecooking.about.com/od/specificdishe1/a/chicksouptips.htmIMG SRC=http://z.about.com/d/homecooking/1/I/g/6/1/blss173.jpg HSPACE=5 border=0 ALIGN=right/Abr / a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/specificdishe1/a/chicksouptips.htmChicken soup/a may well be the ultimate comfort food. How does the Jewish penicillin theory as a cure for the common cold hold up in the scientific community? Find out and try some variations of chicken soup such as a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/soups/r/blss174.htmChicken Meatball Chili Soup/a, a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/soups/r/blss69.htmChicken Noodle Soup/a, a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/od/soups/r/blss173.htmChicken Mulligan Soup/a (pictured), or one of the other a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blchicksoupindex.htmchicken soup recipes/a.br /br / • a href=http://homecooking.about.com/od/specificdishe1/a/chicksouptips.htmstrongChicken Soup Tips and Recipes/strong/abr / sub• A HREF=http://twitter.com/AboutHomeCook/Follow me on Twitter/A/subbr / sub• a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/About-Home-Cooking/156660026482Become a Home Cooking Facebook fan/a/subbr / subChicken Meatball Chili Soup Recipe Photo #169; 2008 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc./sub