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To mix up brownie mix batter, add an easy flavoring, such as instant coffee powder, ground cinnamon or peppermint or almond extract.

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Remove steaks from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking. They'll cook faster and more evenly if they warm to room temperature first.

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To cut calories, decorate your salads with hard-cooked egg whites and walnuts instead of croutons and cheese.

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Don't sauté using butter; use olive or canola oil instead. These are healthier because they contain monounsaturated instead of saturated fats.

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Cooked pasta loses quality when frozen. For best results, undercook and freeze in a sauce, then thaw overnight in your refrigerator before heating.

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If you're making breaded chicken, give it time to develop a crust and don't poke or flip it.

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For tender meat, always slice it with (instead of against) the grain.

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Don't overcrowd the pan. Food releases moisture when it's cooked, so if you don't leave room for steam to escape, your food will be soggy.

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For accurate measurements, lightly spoon flour (or any other ingredient) into dry measuring cups and level with a knife.

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When melting chocolate, heat gently and slowly to avoid grains and create a smooth, creamy consistency.

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Meatless Mondays: Avocado Egg Salad

April 8, 2013
by Alyssa Brewer
Meatless Mondays, Recipes, Sandwiches, Soups & Salads

This fresh twist on the classic egg salad begs to be eaten right out of the bowl. But if you can resist, it makes a…

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Meatless Mondays: Sweet Potato and Lentil Salad

Meatless Mondays: Sweet Potato and Lentil Salad

March 18, 2013
by Amanda Gajdosik
Fruits & Vegetables, Meatless Mondays, Soups & Salads

Walking through the grocery store is one of the best sources of inspiration when it comes to cooking. The prepared food section is overflowing with…

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Pre-Spring Clean

Pre-Spring Clean

March 3, 2013
by Kendra Valkema
Print Mag, Recipes, Solution, Soups & Salads

Often, “winter” recipes call for ingredients that require a trip to the grocery store. But there is too much coat-zipping, glove-finding and frozen-bike-lock-wrangling to be…

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Photo by Kelda Baljon

Meatless Mondays: Black Bean and Corn Chili

February 4, 2013
by Annie Trimber
Gluten Free, Meatless Mondays, Recipes, Soups & Salads

You know those weeks when you’re so busy you’re genuinely worried about when you’ll have the opportunity eat? This recipe was made for those trying…

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Simple Staples: Vegetable Rice Soup

Simple Staples: Vegetable Rice Soup

December 8, 2012
by Annie Trimber
Fruits & Vegetables, Recipes, Soups & Salads

Whenever I’m sick, I always crave chicken noodle soup. However, I’m the type of person that would much rather make it myself than eat from a…

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Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

November 29, 2012
by Kendra Valkema
Recipes, Soups & Salads

For some, fall means visiting orchards to pick bounties of apples and pumpkins to slice, cut, and core into sauces, pies, and soups. For others,…

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Apple-Citrus Quinoa Salad

Apple-Citrus Quinoa Salad

November 11, 2012
by Kendra Valkema
Print Mag, Recipes, Solution, Soups & Salads

Let’s be real: it’s next to impossible to keep a fully stocked fridge. Recall the last time you found yourself staring into a colorful, overflowing,…

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Crock-Pot Chicken Chili

Crock-Pot Chicken Chili

November 11, 2012
by Annie Trimber
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Print Mag, Recipes, Solution, Soups & Salads

When we get busy, it’s easy to just stop at Chipotle and pick up a burrito for dinner. Trust me, I spent an entire quarter…

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Meatless Mondays: The Cold Cure – Ginger Curry Egg Drop Soup

October 29, 2012
by Julia Maguire
Meatless Mondays, Soups & Salads

After standing and cheering outside in 40 degree weather this homecoming weekend, it is no surprise that just about everyone you pass has come down…

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Meatless Mondays: Simple Summer Salad with Flowers and Goat Cheese

Meatless Mondays: Simple Summer Salad with Flowers and Goat Cheese

May 28, 2012
by Julia Maguire
Meatless Mondays, Recipes, Soups & Salads

After a weekend of Dillo Day followed by grueling 90 degree weather, nothing sounds better than a fresh, light meal that can perhaps cure some…

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Cucumber, Avocado & Tomato Salad

Cucumber, Avocado & Tomato Salad

May 15, 2012
by Maggie Gorman
Soups & Salads

This summer, you’re probably doing something intense–interning at a high-profile company (or two) in a sweet city, backpacking through foreign lands, doing a triathlon–something like…

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Meatless Mondays: Warm Quinoa Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette

Meatless Mondays: Warm Quinoa Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette

April 30, 2012
by Julia Maguire
Meatless Mondays, Recipes, Soups & Salads

Quinoa is the perfect food to kick off Meatless Mondays. It’s hearty, nourishing, and it happens to be an entirely complete protein in itself. The…

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Roasted Pepper Salad

April 21, 2012
by Rachel Cali
Recipes, Soups & Salads

This summery side dish needs just a few ingredients and makes a colorful addition to any plate. The flavor of the roast peppers combined with…

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Lemon Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Lemon Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

April 18, 2012
by Nina Lincoff
Make, Recipes, Soups & Salads

The following may make no sense—especially to those outside the Northwestern-centric bubble otherwise known as Evanston—but ever since I moved a few houses down from…

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Mamos’ Chopped Salad

Mamos’ Chopped Salad

April 1, 2012
by Mackenzie Barth
Recipes, Soups & Salads

Level: Easy Prep Time: 10 minutes Assemble Time: 2 minutes Total Time: 12 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard…

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Arugula Parmesan Salad

Arugula Parmesan Salad

March 27, 2012
by Mackenzie Barth
Recipes, Soups & Salads

Eating the same old salad over and over gets really boring, really quickly.  Switch it up with this arugula Parmesan salad recipe that literally only…

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Pistachio and Grapefruit Salad

Pistachio and Grapefruit Salad

March 3, 2012
by Mackenzie Barth
Recipes, Soups & Salads

Level: Easy Prep Time: 5 minutes Assemble Time: 1 minute Total Time: 6 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 container of baby arugula 3 peeled grapefruits 1 cup…

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Mel’s Salad

Mel’s Salad

February 27, 2012
by Sarah Adler
Recipes, Soups & Salads

My mother (aka Mel) has passed down all kinds of wisdom, some pieces of which are more useful than others. This salad is filed under…

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