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Avocado puree the key to low-cal fish tacos

Folks in Mexico's coastal cities - where fresh fish and tacos are both plentiful - have been enjoying fish tacos since before the arrival of the first Europeans.

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Skewered and grilled: Sausage, shrimp and veggies

Beautifully colored and savory, a single skewer of sausage, shrimp, veggies and spice makes a satisfying portion for a summer meal made on the grill. Because the skewers are on the grill just long enough to cook the shrimp (and not long enough to cook sausages through), be sure to use a cooked smoked...
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Homemade dressings for spring greens

With spring lettuce and all variety of greens enjoying their time in the sun, it's a good time to think about how to dress them up right.
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Watercress finesse: Peppery green takes a starring role

Watercress is a treat I had come to associate with spring and the return of farmers markets - that is, until I came across vibrant bunches of it recently at the local grocer.
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Three grilling recipes will get you in the outdoor cooking mood

Chicken, pork, and burgers will make you the hero of your patio get-together.
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Full-fat cheese the key to healthy, delicious quesadilla

At heart, a quesadilla is pretty much a Mexican grilled cheese. Take a tortilla, stuff it with something savory, add some cheese, fold it in half and toast it. It's also pretty delicious.
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Bourbon adds zing to quick dinner recipe

Here's one way to light up a weeknight meal - and possibly smoke up your kitchen: A small amount of flambeed bourbon lends a certain and definite something to the pan sauce for this stove-top steak.
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Summer rolls bring veggies to the picnic

Sure, carrot sticks, celery sticks, strips of bell pepper, and stalks of broccoli and cauliflower are every bit as handy as a sandwich for al fresco fare. But let's face it, many of us feel that eating raw, unadorned veggies is like taking medicine: You do it because you're supposed to, not necessarily...
LIVING

Have a healthy barbecue

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial kickoff to summer and with that, barbecue season.
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The latest 'hot' dough is versatile

Trendy sweet speculoos is a spiced dough showing up in more cookbooks.
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Make your dinner look as good as it tastes

When the food is beautiful, your guests will assume it tastes good as well.