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Home Made Simple Recipes

Home Made Simple recipes are tasty dishes that even the most amateur cook can prepare. Try these deliciously simple recipes from the Home Made Simple.

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Food styles are always changing, and being able to reinvent old favorites or update new ones to suit your changing needs is the mark of a savvy cook. Turn these five classics into updated masterpieces.

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Great Traditional Brunch Foods

Many delightful meals await the hungry gourmand throughout the day: There's breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, supper and prime opportunities for snacking in between. But what about brunch? Could it possibly be the best meal of them all?

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5 Best Food and Drink Pairings

Picking the right drink to pair with your dish can sometimes mean the difference between a memorable meal and a dinnertime disaster. Which drinks should you choose to enhance the flavors of your favorite food?

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10 No-cook Meals

Sometimes, you just don't feel like cooking. Other times, it's just not possible, like during a kitchen renovation or if your cooking range breaks. But you don't have to go out to restaurants every time one of these days comes along.

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10 Simple Homemade Soups

Soup is so comforting on a cold day, and homemade soup is the best because you can smell it cooking all day long. Which soups are easy to make and yummy to eat?

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Top 10 Breakfast in Bed Menus

The most important meal of the day deserves to be savored -- why not do it in beneath the sheets? Barring any rogue crumbs in your linens, breakfast in bed is a luxurious treat. We've got 10 themed menus that will start off the day deliciously.

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Turn Off That Oven!

Occasionally, you might find yourself without access to a conventional oven. So what do you do? Try using one of the many ingenious alternative solutions seen in this gallery.

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Easy Weeknight Meals Pictures

Sometimes the last thing you want to do after a long day of work or running errands is cook dinner. Explore our album of easy weeknight meals and discover some delicious ways to feed people in a flash!

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Stew 101

Over the centuries, recipes have come and gone, but stew, in one form or another, is an enduring favorite. One reason for its continued presence on the menu is its practicality. But it's also hearty and delicious.

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10 Easy Recipes for Unexpected Guests

Being prepared for unexpected culinary challenges is one way to ensure that your surprise guests will be well-fed when they drop in for a visit. These recipes will transform even lackluster cooking skills into kitchen wizardry.

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10 Time-saving Tips in the Kitchen

If you're doing more cooking at home, make the minutes count by working smarter in the kitchen. Injecting a little efficiency into your kitchen routine will save you time and make you feel more in control of the process.

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Is there a secret to great lasagna?

Lasagna is a busy mom's secret dinner weapon. It's a great meal to cook at home because it's a relatively easy dish to prepare and it's filling, so a little goes a long way. But how do you make it great?

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5 Weeknight Meal Shortcuts

Many of us feel virtuous if we manage to cook dinner two nights a week. Armed with these five strategies, you'll be preparing meals at home every weeknight -- in no time flat.

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History of TV Dinners

Today, TV dinners are fast, cheap and available in every variety -- from enormously portioned Hungry-Man sizes to gluten-free, vegan delights. But where did TV dinners get their start?

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Is there a secret to great meat loaf?

Blame it on your childhood. Whatever meat loaf your mom made for you then is probably what you're trying to replicate today. So what are some tricks for baking that ideal comfort food?

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What are the benefits of family dinner time?

Maybe you don't ring a cast-iron bell to signal that grub is ready. But you shouldn't underestimate the importance of your family gathering around a table and sharing a meal.

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10 Must-have Pantry Staples

A well-stocked kitchen pantry is important so you can be prepared to cook at home and save money. So what food items should you always have on hand?

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What is Ratatouille?

Ratatouille is a vegetable stew from the Provence region of France. It is made of eggplant, zucchini, tomato, onion, garlic and seasonings -- usually basil and thyme. Read this article to learn more about this delicious dish.

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Easy Cooking Substitution Solutions

No need to panic when you find you're without an ingredient to complete a recipe. Try these emergency substitutions when you are in a pinch and view other cooking tips in this article.

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