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1. International Vegetarian

Great recipes for meatless meals from around the world, created by local-expert chefs.

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2. Five-Star Chicken

It's already our most popular ingredient, but these chicken recipes also scored our users' highest rating.

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3. Supereasy Soups

Clocking in at under 45 minutes, these recipes fill the bill for any menu, anytime.

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A Complete Guide to Keeping Your Metabolism Strong and Healthy

Learn everything you need to know to keep your metabolism in check.
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Quick Tip: Asian Dumplings

A staple of dim sum, these delicious open-faced dumplings are easy to assemble. Here's how.
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The Chinese Pantry

These ingredients offer authentic flavor for Chinese cooking. You can find many of them in large supermarkets, and all of them in an Asian grocery.
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2008 Cooking Light Ultimate Reader Recipe Contest Cook-Off

Take a peek behind the scenes at the 4th annual cook-off.
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Ultimate move finder

Shape and tone your body from top to bottom with our selection of moves.
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Sub for cocktail shaker?
I'm going to make Ina's "Juice of a Few Flowers" drink, & it requires a cocktail shaker (which I don't own). Can I substitute a mixing pitcher plus ice? I have a Pampered Chef pitcher that has a plunger in it; you add your drink (I use mine for OJ concentrate), & work the handle up & down to move... more

Mini Cocotte by Le Creuset Recipe Ideas
I love miniature things. I love Le Creuset. Imagine my sheer delight when I found these 10.5 oz 3" diamater, and 1 3/4 " deep pots. They are adorable. Now... what do I do with them? My husband is not a big desert eater which is the easiest to find recipes for. Any ideas for good dishes to be... more