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A convenient solution without the slow cooker

(Family Features) Walking in the door to the smell of homemade chili is sure to warm you up from the inside-out, but if you forgot to set up the slow cooker before heading out the door in the morning, don’t fret – a hearty bowl of beans, beef and stewed goodness can still await. For a ...

Soup is a favorite on chilly days

Cooler temperatures are here, which means soups are on the menu in full force. A filling soup can be the ideal meal when the mercury drops, particularly when it incorporates delicious flavors and ingredients. This “Hearty Sweet Potato Soup” was inspired by Ethiopian spices and it ...

Slow cooking is a go-to option for busy home cooks

Slow cooking is appealing for a number of reasons. Busy home cooks know that slow cooking ensures a homecooked meal is ready and waiting when arriving home from work. And cooks accustomed to slow cooking know the aromas emanating from slow cookers throughout the day can make anyone look forward ...

Save time, tackle dinner with quick recipes

(Family Features) If hectic weeknights leave you feeling like time is constantly slipping away, saving a few extra minutes in the kitchen can begin with alternative cooking methods and easy recipes without all the fuss. Rather than waiting for the oven to preheat, you can tackle family ...

Mix a little luck into your big game menu

(Family Features) Picture this: Your team is down three points, but the taste of victory is just one field goal away. Sometimes, all you need is a little luck and a whole lot of guac. After all, an estimated 250 million pounds of avocados are consumed during the Super Bowl each year, according ...

Community briefs

There will be a blood drive at the First Christian Church of Brownsville, 512 Second St., Brownsville on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767. The St. Vincent de Paul-sponsored food bank will be held on ...