"Your guests will probably be expecting greasy chicken wings, ribs, pizza, and nachos for appetizers, but do them a favor, and serve snacks that are good for them instead," says Chef Tony Merola, corporate executive chef for Litehouse Foods.
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How to Snack and Avoid the Fat If your idea of snacking is munching on cookies, crackers and microwave popcorn throughout the day, shame on you. The majority of the snack foods on grocery store shelves these days aren’t good for you. They contain unhealthy trans fatty acids -- a type of fat formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats.
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Create Restaurant-style Meals at Home Brunch is a great way to gather family and friends for a relaxing weekend meal. And spring seems to usher in the perfect time to host a brunch: gentle breezes, sunny mornings, and the time to gather around the table to share good food and good conversation. But often, typical fare doesn’t fit into a healthy lifestyle. Make sure there is a range of choices on your table -- fresh fruit and juices, whole grain breads and high quality lean meats. Include items that bring an extra dose of flavor and nutrition, like tomatoes.
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Coffee on Ice is Twice as Nice when Summer’s Heat Starts to Brew It’s official -- summer is here. With warmer weather comes a change in our dining habits as more Americans enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, dine alfresco, and take pleasure in barbeques with friends and family. A similar change occurs with our daily coffee intake. While Americans still enjoy their morning coffee when the mercury rises, the tendency for many is to prefer it on the rocks.
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The Clean, Professional Look of Stainless Steel Goes Outside Vivid Caribbean-inspired accent colors in the home are hot this season. From azure blue rugs to sunset red upholstery, brighter is better in every room of the house. When it comes to home appliances, the hottest color trend for 2004 isn’t a color at all -- it's metallic.
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Americans are Making Summer Sizzle with Bratwurst on the Grill Whether it’s the taste, the aroma or the fact that one of the recipes starts with “Open three cans of beer,” the specially seasoned pork sausage known as bratwurst (or brats) is the perfect food for Americans and their grills this summer.
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