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Secret Health Benefits of Garlic
Eating garlic every day may not only keep the vampires away; it may actually improve your health.

Toothache
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?

Tired of Herbs? Plant for Pets!
Get kids involved with the garden this year. Plant a pet or zoo garden.

Got a Cut? Reach for the Onions.
Natural Remedies for Cuts and Bruises. The summer season is just about here. Schools are out, kids are outside, and cuts and bruises become more prevalent. Here are a few ways to help these cuts heal quicker and more naturally:


Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar
Easy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.

If You are Missing an Ingredient
Emergency Kitchen Substitutions It never seems to fail. You are preparing a special family dinner and you forgot to pick up a necessary ingredient. Don't fret. There are ways around it.

Perfect Father's Day Foods
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.

Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.

Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the Garden
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.

You Say Tomato, I Say Let’s Eat!
Red, ripe tomatoes are abundant right now. Try these delicious recipes, and enjoy the health benefits!

Favorite Warming Recipes For Winter Meals
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.

An Onion a Day, May Help Keep Cholesterol Down
Peeling away the health benefits of onions. They may make you cry, but onions are healthy for you. Find out how.

Need some help in the kitchen?
Farmers' Almanac shares useful cooking tips. Learn how to make eggs fluffier, meatballs easier, and vegetables more full of flavor.

Dinner In a Flash
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!

Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.

Healthy Hints for the New Year
Easy to follow tips for a healthier you.

8 Smarter Ways to Use Your Microwave
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.

Poll Results: Pizza Wins by a Landslide!
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.

Bringing Herbs Indoors
If your area has not had a killing frost yet, you may still have time to bring your herbs indoor for year-round fresh ingredients.

Personal Pizzas
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!

Squash Season
Winter squash are in abundance during autumn. Try these recipes for your next meal or holiday parties.

Healthy Hints for Better Hair
Learn when's the best day to cut your hair. Did you know there is a certain time in the month that's better for cutting your hair? Find out why and what days are best this month.

Helpful Holiday Hints
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.

Sore Throat Secrets
Stop the pain in your throat by trying some of these home remedies.

Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Away!
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.

Wonderful Watermelon
Alternative ways to eat this sweet treat. Summer's fruit has to be watermelon. Here are some tasty and unusual watermelon recipes worth a try.

Touchdown! Winning Appetizers for the Big Game
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.

Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.

Uninvited Garden Guests: and some natural ways to discourage them
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles and other pests from visiting your garden.

Recipes

Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Salmon is readily available. This is a fast and easy meal to prepare.



Smoked Chicken Roll Ups
Dinner in a hurry can be as simple as rolling up a tortilla.


Cowboy Steak
A throwback recipe for a juicy cowboy steak.

Baked Stuffed Shrimp
A quick and tasty appetizer ideal for preparing ahead of time and popping in the oven just before guests arrive.

Spinach Balls
These spinach balls make great appetizers for your next party.

Vegetable Soup
Vegetable soup is one of the best homemade comfort foods. Try this simple recipe.

Dirty Rice
A Southern, all-time favorite. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread!

Bill Barker's Beer Bread
When it comes to minimum input and maximum output in the kitchen, beer bread is about as good as it gets.

Gazpacho Soup Recipe
For this Spanish recipe, it is convenient to have a hand mixer with chopping blades, a food processor or a blender. This gazpacho can be garnished with minced vegetables and parsley or a dollop of sour cream.

Habanero Prawns Recipe
Frequently paired with seafood, habaneros are used in shrimp, scallop and fish dishes.



Marinated Bean Salad
This is a healthy, fresh tasting salad that will give you an easy way to enjoy the many nutritional benefits of beans.


Tomato Meat Sauce
This is the basic tomato meat sauce that does not require making meatballs.

Jambalaya
Enjoy this spicy Cajun favorite.


Baked Mashed Potatoes
These potatoes are just as delicious if you substitute reduced-fat dairy products. ...

Chinese Pork with Peppers
Perfect for having friends over, prepare ahead for less stress.

Pepper Steak
This recipe would work well with venison steak also.

Texas Coleslaw
This coleslaw has a bit of a garlicky bite to it. Add some corn to bump up the color and crispness!



Roast Leg of Lamb
This really simple roast leg of lamb recipe is perfect for those who have never cooked a leg of lamb. You don't need many ingredients, but the taste is gourmet!

Paella
This is a wonderful dish from my grandma, Blanche Bianco. It's pretty and you need just one pot.



Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes coated with olive oil and your favorite herbs, are always a crowd pleaser.

Baked Onion Soup
Bake with a topping of Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and slices of French bread.

Barbecued Spareribs
Sweet and spicy barbecued spareribs with a touch of hot sauce.

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Shrimp Dip


Quick Beef Stroganoff
Simple, Fast & Delicious!

Teriyaki Kabobs
These kabobs are simple to make, and delicious to eat.


String Beans Marinara
A mouth watering dish Italian Style is delicious as is, but you can easily add other vegetables!


Spanish Eggs
This Spanish eggs recipe makes a delicious breakfast. Easy to make, the recipe calls for fresh ingredients to make this entree perfect.


Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti
Comforting, easy, and delicious this is a twist from the regular spaghetti dish.

Ripe Olive Salad
This olive mix will kick up any holiday meal!


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Italian Steak

Spaghetti Sauce
A recipe for fresh tomato sauce for spaghetti. Recipe ingredients include tomatoes, cumin, parsley, garlic, salt, mushrooms and ...

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup
The soup is a lovely addition to Thanksgiving or other holiday meal.

Blog


Cooking Outside the Bread Box
September 5, 2005 10:28 PM

Fresh From the Garden Cooking
July 29, 2005 2:48 PM

Warming Spices
February 1, 2006 2:33 PM

Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
July 14, 2006 11:56 AM


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Easy Ways You Can Make A Difference
Little Things Add Up. Here are some asy ways to help preserve the earth from the Farmers’ Almanac. Recycle those plastic bags you get from the produce department at your local store. To keep them neat and easy to find, make...