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Author: Caryn Antonini (Caryn Antonini)
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Roasted Chicken
This has to be the most simple and delicious dinner of all time! Roasted Chicken: Preheat oven to 450 degrees 5 pound whole chicken 1 onion 1 carrot 1 lemon Kosher salt olive oil Remove the giblets from the chicken. Thoroughly rinse the chicken both inside and out, then pat dry with paper towels. (this...
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The Multilingual Dog
Did you know that dogs are capable of understanding any language in the world?
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Panko Crusted Dover Sole
Panko is a type of breadcrumb used in Japanese cuisine. It is light and flaky, making a crispy coating when used with fish. You can use Dover sole or any kind of white fish, which children tend to prefer as it has a mild taste – and it cooks in a flash. This is one...
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Early Lingo’s Kitchen Tips Part 1
These are fantastic tips from my old cooking club that make life a little easier in the kitchen! 1. Dripping ice cream cone? Stuff a miniature marshmallow into the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips. 2. Want the perfect pancake? Use a turkey baster to squeeze the pancake batter onto the...
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No hablo español
¿No habla español? Doesn’t matter. Just because you don’t speak a foreign language does not mean that your child can’t learn! In fact, I encourage parents to learn alongside their child. There are so many different resources these days for learning a language – from television programs to radio apps from different countries to books,...
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Wasabi Crusted Filet Mignon
Here’s an easy 2 bowl, Asian inspired dish for a special summer evening dinner. The steaks are tasty enough on their own, so you can reserve the wasabi for for more mature taste buds if it’s too hot for the kiddos! Wasabi Crusted Filet Mignon – serves 4 4 steak filets 3 tablespoons wasabi paste...
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Hot and Sweet Corn Salad
Here’s a great warm weather recipe that’s easy to make and chock full of delicious seasonal veggies! Hot and Sweet Corn Salad – serves 4 6 ears fresh corn, husked 3 assorted peppers – red, green and orange 1 zucchini 1/2 jalapeño pepper (if desired) 1 bunch of scallions 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon...
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We Can “Have it All”
There have been many articles lately in the news about whether or not women can “have it all” – a family, a career, a life. I believe we can. What is to stop us? There may be certain sacrifices we have to make – feeding baby over exercise or skipping drinks with friends if a...