Friday, 23 January 2015

7 slow-cooker recipes for your Super Bowl line-up

The most important tool for a successful Super Bowl feast? (Hint: It's not a beer cozy or a pair of stretchy pants — though those might also come in handy.) We're talking about a slow cooker, that wondrous appliance that lets you produce warm, tasty dishes with minimal effort.If you're hosting a watch party, try embracing the Crock-Pot theme (say it three times fast: "Crock-Pot Potluck").

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5 things to do this weekend for no-fuss dinners all week long!

As parents, there are no shortage of things to beat ourselves up about. Hovering near the top of the list (for most of us, anyway): weeknight dinners, and the number of times they involve pizza and chicken nuggets. But give the guilt trip—and the delivery guy—a rest and get weeknight dinners under control with these five easy tips:Organize your pantry.

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Spice things up: 7 sizzling recipes spiked with hot sauce

Winter weather getting you down? Maybe it's time to turn up the heat in the kitchen with a blast of hot sauce. And here's another reason to hit the sauce: January 22 is National Hot Sauce Day. Sure you know to sprinkle hot sauce on your eggs and pizza, but how about dessert? Cocktails? Even popcorn?

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