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Seared Tofu by Cooking For One Ashley Lojko

Tasty Tofu – How To

In Cooking Tips, Favorites, Vegetarian On July 30, 2012 5 Comments

How to sear and cooking tasty tofu without it falling apart into a million pieces. Vegetarian friendly and delicious!

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The Skinny on Cooking Oils

In Cooking Tips On July 30, 2012 2 Comments

Do you know what cooking oils are good for you and which ones are bad? This post will help you address that giant wall of oil at the grocery store and make the right choice.

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Summer Fruits and Vegetables in Season

In Cooking Tips, Vegetarian On July 12, 2012 2 Comments

A list of seasonal vegetables and fruits for the summer. Make the best of these in your summer recipes!

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Fresh Herbs

Herb Substitutions

In Cooking Tips On June 15, 2012 1 Comment

Do certain herbs ruin a dish for you? Try some of my recommended herb substitutions that I’ve gathered over a few years of cooking for one.

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Choosing and Storing Vegetables

In Cooking Tips, Featured, My Musings On March 28, 2012 6 Comments

Tired of vegetables going bad before you use them? Try these tips on choosing the right vegetables and storing them correctly.

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Balsamic Reduction / Glaze

In Cooking Tips, Sauces + Glazes On February 18, 2012 0 Comments

Ever wondered how to make a delicious Balsamic vinegar reduction or glaze? It’s really simple…all you need is patience and a bottle of balsamic vinegar :)

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Healthy White Fish Fillets

White Fish Marinade

In Cooking Tips On January 11, 2012 3 Comments

A great piece of fish is only as good as what you season it with. I eat a lot of white fish and found this great marinade from Livestrong.com which I modified for myself. The fish was full of flavor, really moist and savory.

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Tips on Food Storage and Preventing Spoiling

In Cooking Tips On April 27, 2011 1 Comment

In this post you will find some tips on food storage, buying the right amount of food and preventing spoiling of food. Hopefully you’ll find them helpful :)

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Equipment Essentials – Cutlery

In Cooking Tips, Snacks On February 10, 2011 4 Comments

My first guest post, On-Hand Essentials, was about what to have around in terms of food.  What produce to have, what proteins, what should be fresh and what… Read More »

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How to Roast Garlic

In Cooking Tips On January 27, 2011 1 Comment

Besides the known health benefits (and bad breath!) garlic adds punch to savory dishes. Try roasting it for even more flavor. Makes a yummy spread for bread.

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