A Quick Guide to Ingredient Substitutions

Cooking for someone with a food allergy? If you're committed to a particular dish, but need to replace a problematic ingredient then check out "A Quick Guide to Ingredient Substitutions" so that everyone can enjoy your delicious dish! EGGS Substitute flax seed for eggs in baking. All about vegan egg substitutes. FLOUR: The best gluten-free flour substitute. On substituting white whole wheat flour for white flour. Substitute a bit of corn starch and flour for cake flour. How to make a cake flour substitute. Substitute gluten-free teff for rye flour. SUGAR Tips for substituting agave nectar for...

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Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Cookies with Cherries & Walnuts

Holiday food is usually sweet and delicious, and this recipe is no exception! Walnuts and cherries will be sure to light up your tastebuds, so check out "Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Cookies with Cherries & Walnuts"! Chocolate Truffle Cookies with Cherries & Walnuts Makes about 5 dozen cookies 1 1/2 cups walnuts6 large eggs1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt20 ounces 60% bittersweet chocolate1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened2 1/4 cups sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup dried tart cherries Heat the oven to 350°F with 2 racks positioned in the top...

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Bob Vila’s 5 December ‘Must Do’ Projects

The winter months can take a toll on your house and stress levels! Take a look at these "Bob Vila’s 5 December ‘Must Do’ Projects" to help you navigate through the rest of 2013 without pulling your hair out! No. 1: Countdown to Christmas The holiday clock is ticking and there’s so much to do, right? Pick up a fresh tree (or unpack that artificial one), untangle and test the strings of mini-LED lights that you hastily put away last year, and start looking for places to hide the gifts you’ve already started to purchase at stores and online. No! Stop! With a little smart planning, you can get all of your holiday activities done in record...

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Sleep: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Getting Some Great Zzzs

Having some trouble catching quality zzzs lately? This guide has some really helpful tips to help you get the restful sleep you need. Check out "Sleep: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Getting Some Great Zzzs"! 1pm: Yes, believe it or not, sleep prep begins now! Sleep patterns are influenced by the light you receive during the day. So either get outside during the day if you can, or if possible, do some exercise. Exercise increases the amplitude of daily rhythms and tells the body to promote deeper sleep cycles. To help with sleep, the best time to exercise is at least six hours before bedtime. (For some people, exercise too close to bedtime...

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