Entries tagged “cooking”

Does Cooking Make a Woman More Attractive?

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.  Does a woman have to know how to cook to be attractive to guys? What do you think?  Leave a comment below....

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Cooking For Singles

In an effort to meet the man of her dreams, our dating blogger ends up feeling more alone then ever.By Liza PerskyIn my never-ending pursuit of meeting a mate, I did something I hadn't done in forever. I took a...

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Recipe: Taco Salad

This weekend my sister Ashley made a big pot of "Kim's Favorite Chili." It's just the thing for a brisk autumn day and an impromptu get together, so I created this quick and simple salad to go along with it...

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Bonding in the Kitchen

Khalil shares a moment in the kitchen with his good friend and colleague Cara--with delicious results!By Khalil HymoreI have a hot tip for you, dear readers: When a friend calls you up and invites you to raid her fig tree,...

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Good Enough to Read

Khalil fills us in on some of his favorite cookbooksBy Khalil HymoreI love cookbooks, and I own a lot of them. I also spend a lot of time evaluating cookbooks for magazines. This past weekend, in fact, I made a...

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Recipe: Lobster Casserole

By Khalil HymoreThis is the perfect late-summer dish to prepare for friends and family: Lobster is abundant and fresh, the summer nights begin to cool and you find yourself craving the comforting fare of the coming cold-weather months. Serve with...

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Picnic, Please!

A blanket, a patch of grass, some simple food, and a warm summer evening add up to a very romantic date idea: a picnic. By Khalil Hymore Food and romance go hand in hand. From marriage proposals in fancy restaurants...

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Refrigerator Woes for the Single Girl

This week, Khalil dissects the busy single gal's refrigerator and offers some advice on how to spruce it up. By Khalil Hymore Recently, a single girlfriend of mine was lamenting the fact that she barely even has time to grocery...

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Lights, Camera, Cook

This week Khalil talks about food stylists and takes us behind the scenes of his video shoot for WEtv.com. By Khalil Hymore One of the questions I am asked most often when people find out that I work with...

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

By Khalil HymoreI love pulled pork, and I was inspired to develop this recipe for it by a question from mneuy, a member of the WEtv.com community. Mneuy asked, "What are some good alternatives for city dwellers who want to...

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Julia Child: The Patron Saint of Chefs (1912-2004)

This week Khalil reminds us of one of the most important and powerful figures in all of culinary history, and guess what--she's a woman!By Khalil Hymore As you already know, I have a slight obsession with Julia Child, but I...

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Baby, It's Hot Outside!

Temperatures are soaring and when it's too hot to cook, even Khalil can't help finding an alternative to a steamy and stuffy kitchen. by Khalil Hymore Well, summer is finally in full swing and frankly--it's way too hot! After...

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The Joy "Lunch" Club

Rethink your lunch! Even on days when you are slammed at work and just want to eat at your desk. Several years ago when I was, like many New Yorkers before me, a starving newcomer to this extremely expensive city,...

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Recipe: Barbecue Sauce

By Khalil Hymore Barbecue sauce is a cinch to make, especially since most of the ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry. This is my go to barbecue sauce and it is delicious. I use it as a marinade...

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Barbecue and Block Party...What Could Be Better?

Khalil and Ed Mitchell from The Pit Vegetarians beware! This week Khalil takes a hard look at the world of barbecue after his visit to the Sixth Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in New York City. By Khalil...

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Kitchen Confidential

Khalil dishes on the triumphs and perils of creating and testing recipes from scratch. by Khalil Hymore We've all been in this situation -- you're mingling at a party when, inevitably, the conversation turns to the topic of work. "What...

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Recipe: Refreshing Gazpacho

By Khalil HymoreWhen it is simply too hot to cook I turn to this foolproof soup to cool off. Gazpacho, eaten widely throughout Spain, is super simple to prepare, amazingly satisfying to eat, and it's extremely healthy for you. I...

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Recipe: Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette

By Khalil HymoreI love dishes that I can make in advance, keep in my refrigerator, and eat throughout the week. Chicken Salad with Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette is one of those dishes. Not only does it keep well -- it actually tastes...

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Oops! - Overcoming Culinary Blunders and Learning From Your Mistakes

Even Khalil, WEtv.com's resident chef, is not immune to kitchen disasters. This week he shows us that all you need to overcome them is a little grace under pressure and a Chinese takeout menu. By Khalil Hymore As much as...

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Kitchen Essentials

Here are five things that should be in your kitchen to make you a well-rounded cook. I definitely could not live without them. There is a giddy feeling that comes over a person when they are handed a scanner gun...

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Why I Do What I Do

"You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces—just good food from fresh ingredients." —Julia Child Amen Saint Julia! This quote sums up my entire food philosophy, which is to "cook smart, not hard." It is a philosophy I employ...

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