recipes

A recipe is defined as "a set of instructions that show how to prepare or make something, especially a culinary dish." In addition to step-by-step instructions for preparation and cooking, recipes also contain the necessary list of ingredients and sometimes instructions for variations on the dish. While more experienced or freewheeling cooks often like to work by the seat of their pants, recipes are necessary for some people, useful for beginners, and helpful if one is learning a new dish or experimenting in an unfamiliar cuisine.

Up until recently, home cooks depended on cookbooks in print and recipes handed down from family members or exchanged with friends. However, today's Internet-connected cook will find the number of recipes available from a variety of sources to be seemingly limitless. There are many Web sites devoted to collections of recipes, many of which include articles on various aspects of food preparation. Many celebrity chefs have their own official sites, and there are many bloggers who share their recipes with the online community.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “recipes”

• in Family
  Cooking for Kids: Smart Bites for Baby, Mika Shino
  Whether cooking brainfoods for babies or soft foods for adults, SMART BITES FOR BABY offers an international smorgasbord of delights.
  by missbobetier / on Sep 10, 2012
• in Lifestyle
  Cooking Under the Tuscan Sun
  Review of Frances Mayes new cookbook, Recipes from an Italian Kitchen: The Tuscan Sun Cookbook
  by wanderingeducators / on Apr 3, 2012
• in Lifestyle
  Spice It Up with The Inspired Vegan, Bryant Terry
  Bryant Terry is an award-winning chef and food justice activist; THE INSPIRED VEGAN is his latest book.
  by missbobetier / on Mar 7, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “recipes”

 

• Salade Lyonnaise

  
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  I have made enough Salade Lyonnaise to now say I have perfected it, at least to my taste. I use arugula rather than  frisée  but all the other elements are the "traditional" ones, though precise recipes vary as seen in this article .  Salade: Frisée or arugula Lardon Poached Egg Warm Shallot ...
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• Daily Bite [Make]: Caprese Meatballs

  
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  Basil. Tomato. Mozzarella. It makes a divine combination. But do you know what would make it even better? Adding a meatball. We totally smized when we discovered these Caprese Meatballs from I Breathe, I’m Hungry . You might remember how much we like food on a stick and this is just one more wonderful recipe ...
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• Sriracha Oven Fries

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Sriracha Oven Fries - perfectly crisp homemade "French fries" spicy enough for the serious hot sauce lovers.
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• Chocolate Sourdough Brownies

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Rich, melt in your mouth, intensely chocolatey and not too sweet brownies. The best brownies I have ever made! They are made with sourdough.
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• Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls that are gluten-free, light, fresh and refreshing.
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• Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches - toasted marshmallow ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate chip cookies
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• Guilt Free Red Velvet Smoothie

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Red Velvet Smoothie -- youd never know this is healthy!!
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• Rustic Gazpacho

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Rustic Gazpacho - A refreshing cold summer soup full of vitamins.
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• Honey Tea + Rosemary Refresher

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Honey Green Tea and Rosemary Refresher - perfect for cutting the heat.
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• Classic Guacamole

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  A classic guacamole recipe just in time for Memorial Day!
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• Peanut Butter Truffle Cookie Cups

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  These thick and chewy cookie cups are studded with homemade peanut butter chocolate truffles!
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• Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Roasted Tomatoes, Peppers and Feta Cheese!
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• Almond Rhubarb Crumble

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Sugar-free, wheat-free almond rhubarb crumble!
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• Chilli-Infused Margaritas

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Chilli-infused Margaritas will banish any Monday blues!
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• Curried Coconut Shrimp

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Crispy fried coconut shrimp with a curry flavor, paired with chilled beer or cider can make any hot sunny day bearable.
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• Strawberry Fool

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  A creamy dessert with a strawberry swirl. The perfect (and easy) dessert for spring entertaining.
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• Barbeque Ribs

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  The best barbeque ribs! [IMG: http://photo2.foodgawker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1337587.jpeg]
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• Hasselback Sweets w/ Crispy Garlic

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Hasselback Sweet Potatoes stuffed and topped with a garlic, spice mixture. Baked until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!
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• Stuffed Chicken Boats

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Asparagus and Tomato Stuffed Chicken Boats!
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• Pomegranate Cake

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Lemon cake with buttercream and pomegranate seeds
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