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How to Rule the Roast | The feast of kings will delight your royal family this holiday season Hear ye, hear ye! A delicious roast is what people look forward to most at a holiday dinner – and better yet, it’s also extraordinarily simple to prepare. All you need is the right cut and a few minutes in the kitchen to deliver a regal roast that will occupy a noble place at your table. |
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Wunderbar! Enjoy robust German flavors during Oktoberfest | Premium Certified Angus Beef ® dishes make you the flavor-meister For some, German dishes represent hearty family favorites that evoke the old country and their European heritage. Many others become "adopted" Germans during Oktoberfest, the autumn celebration that famously pairs the best Bavarian dishes with beers renowned worldwide. No matter your reason to get in the Oktoberfest spirit, you’ll find the fare is über-delicious. |
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Back to school, back to the table | Flavorful, easy meals are the recipe for renewed family connections Back-to-school time kicks off a new year for kids and a fresh start in the classroom. The promise of new friends, new discoveries and new skills is an opportunity for family resolutions, as well. Parents can strengthen their commitment to help their children make the most of the school year by gathering around the dinner table to catch up and share the day’s news. |
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Burger Bash Patio Picnics | Get creative with complex flavors and unique burger toppings July is National Picnic Month – a time to celebrate outdoor spaces, friendly faces and fabulous food. It’s also an ideal time to perfect your menu. Forget flat flavors – add pizzazz with unique, high-quality ingredients and snazzy toppings. |
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What's in a name? | Great fathers, like great steaks, are called many different things Whether you know him as Dad, Papa, Daddy, Father, Pop or even, affectionately, Old Man, one thing’s for sure: Father’s Day is the perfect time to thank him for all of the love, encouragement and support he’s given you over the years. |
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Summertime, and grillin' is easy | Satisfyingly simple meals your entire family will savor The long Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick-off to summer, and there’s no better way to mark the occasion than with a cookout featuring easy, flavorful dishes sure to please every member of your family. |
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Take five this Cinco de Mayo | Just a handful of ingredients will bring great flavor to your fiesta Preparing for an authentic South-of-the-border Cinco de Mayo fiesta doesn’t have to leave you wanting a siesta. These simple, savory, satisfying dishes take only a few minutes – and five ingredients. |
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Make a successful reduction this New Year | Resolve to try a flavorful twist on a healthful dish With the New Year, many people will no doubt resolve – again – to make weight reduction their No. 1 goal. It’s a noble endeavor, but anyone who’s been there and tried that knows it doesn’t always go as planned. So, how about focusing on a different type of reduction this year? |
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Tis the Season for Great Taste | Easy economical appetizers for holiday entertaining Tis the season of thankfulness and giving. Most want to give the best they can, despite challenging economic times. It’s the perfect time to give from the heart and cook up something special to share with family and friends. This year, tie on an apron, fire up the stove and cook with purpose and a little festive flair. |
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Take it slow...and take it easy | Slow cookers deliver simple, delicious family meals A hearty, satisfying, wholesome family dinner doesn’t have to require hours of time in the kitchen. Slow cooker aficionados count on this unassuming time-saving appliance to deliver a delicious meal with just a bit of preparation. Once the ingredients are in place, it’s as simple as closing the lid and walking away until mealtime. |
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Frightfully Delicious | Scare tactics get kids in the kitchen The kitchen may be mom’s hallowed ground, but these recipes give kids a chance at culinary creativity. They’re sure to delight – not frighten – your little monsters this Halloween. |
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Leftovers=Lavish Lunches | You and your children may be brown bagging it these days, but lunch doesn’t have to be boring. Forego the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for simple, tantalizing foods that add zip to the noon meal. Why not a lunch high in zinc, iron and protein? | DOC | |
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Grill Once, Eat Twice | When the ”dog days” of summer are upon us, there’s nothing better than grilling outdoors to keep the heat out of the kitchen. Extend the life of your grill and plan a whole meal on the barbeque, making a few leftovers for the next day’s cool, quick fix. | ||
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The Great American Burger |
Behold the humble burger! While a few misguided food snobs may be quick to deride this simple masterpiece as mere “meat on a bun,” true aficionados know that a dish doesn’t need to be complicated to be sublime. | ||
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Beef up your Father's Day Celebration |
What better way to celebrate Dad on Father's Day than with a robust, hearty, mouthwatering steak? For many guys, the thrill of the grill is second to none. Whether you wield the spatula, or let him reign as king of the grill, a steakhouse-quality meal at home is an easy, fun and affordable way to get together and celebrate your main man. | ||
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Tickle Your Taste Buds This Grilling Season |
Kick off grilling season with a bit of flair and new recipes touting tantalizing taste. From marinades to seasonings, this is the year to “wow” family and friends with zesty new flavors and great tasting beef. Don’t hold back –master the grill with non-traditional beef cuts and bold new twists. | ||
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Great Friends, Fabulous Flavor |
Gather your closest friends for a spring fling honoring warmer weather and sensational flavors. Fresh, high-quality ingredients are key to turning a simple lunch date into an affair to remember. | ||
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Twist on Traditional |
Comfort food doesn't have to be boring ... especially when you can turn traditional Italian into mouthwatering Mexican with a few key ingredients. | ||
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