A hearty quiche is handy for entertaining since it can be made in advance and customized to almost any palate. This classic dish is not complicated to make at home, but following the proper method for baking the pastry crust means the difference between a success and a soggy mess.
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Raspberries are extremely fragile and susceptible to spoilage, but you can extend their shelf life naturally with the right washing and storage techniques. Because raspberries break so easily, they are particularly vulnerable to natural surface molds and microbes that attack damaged fruit.
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One of the easiest ways to cook chicken is broiling. Broiling is upside-down grilling, with the heat coming from the top rather than the bottom. As with grilling, broiling cooks the chicken with intense direct heat, creating caramelization and charring while locking in juices for moist, tender, flavorful meat.
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Pearl barley, found in most grocery stores, is put through a pearling machine that polishes off the outer bran layer, leaving a bland-tasting, tender grain. Pot -- or Scotch -- barley is minimally polished, leaving some outer bran, a nuttier flavor and a chewier texture.
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Squash and sweet potatoes are convenient, colorful vegetables that make healthy additions to any dish. Although they may not be traditional staples, they are rich in history, nutrition and taste. Consider them as an option to add wholesome variety at meal time.
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Colostrum and milk are both produced by female mammals to give their babies the healthiest possible start to life. While each of these substances is integral to infant development, they are different in composition and provide individual benefits.
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Albumin is a protein made in the liver that has many functions in the body. In the book "Krause's Food and Nutrition Therapy," author Mary D. Litchford reports that albumin accounts for around 60 percent of protein found in blood plasma, or the liquid part of blood.
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Since 2005, researchers from Harvard University have shown that men, both healthy and those who have suffered a heart attack, reduced their cardiovascular risk by eating nuts regularly. By replacing less healthy snacks with nuts rich in mono- and polyunsaturated fats and fiber lowers cholesterol.
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A single oat grain is composed of several parts, including an outer inedible hull, a thinner inside layer called bran and a soft endosperm composed mostly of starches. During the processing of rolled oats, most of the bran is removed and processed separately.
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Bottled Italian salad dressing transforms boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a flavorful main course without drowning it in fat.
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The meat on a chicken is either white or dark, depending upon where it is on the bird. Breast meat is white because it develops more fat over time, unlike the legs, which do the work of carrying the bird around. So a whole or half chicken breast can be quite thick and difficult to pan-fry.
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Unlike its precooked counterpart, raw bratwurst sausage is just what the name implies -- uncooked meat that has to be heated through sufficiently for safe consumption. No matter what cooking method you choose, it must be heated to a temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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An ancient grain, rice has been a food staple for centuries. After harvesting, the grains are processed according to marketing and preparation specifications. The outer hull is removed for brown rice and the outer hull and bran for white rice, sacrificing some nutrients in the process.
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Breakfast sausage links are produced from a blend of lean ground pork, pork fat and spices. Generally smaller and milder in flavor than their Italian or Polish cousins, the sausages are sold in two forms: partially cooked that require very little cooking time, and raw uncooked links that must be thoroughly cooked.
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Coating fish with flour before cooking enhances its naturally delicate texture by creating a crispy golden-brown outer crust while retaining its inner flakiness. Used most often when pan-frying, the flour coating adds flavor and helps to seal in juices.
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Spaghetti and meatballs or marinara sauce is a classic American comfort food, but sometimes the pasta gets lost in the sauce.
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Being a vegan athlete includes consuming a healthy diet excluding any products containing meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy. Stereotypically, this diet is not supported for athletes due to the belief that protein and other nutrients are required to perform successfully.
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The original no-bake cheesecake, a fast and easy alternative to baked cheesecake, was introduced in the 1950s as Cherry-O Cheese Pie. Today, this creamy and flavorful no-bake cheesecake is still a favorite for family and friends. The difference between no-bake and baked cheesecake is in the ingredients.
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The aroma of roasting rotisserie chicken is enough to send any carnivore into a tizzy. Rotisserie cooking roasts in constant rotation, allowing drippings to fall away from the chicken, preventing it from stewing in its own juices.
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Brewing and steeping are both part-and-parcel of the same process. Brewing is the act of making tea, while steeping is the process involved. Brewing the perfect cup of tea requires carefully steeping loose tea leaves or tea bags in fresh water that's heated correctly.
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