The photo forum is excited to have Chef shapeweaver © as a guest host and will be helping you bring in the New Year with an event called Everything Old is New Again! It looks to be both a fun and creative event, please drop by and help Chef shapeweaver © turn
Everything Old into Something New.
What a delicious change good old Comfort Food makes after all the festive meals that we have recently enjoyed celebrating the holidays right through to New Years Day.
Everyone loves the old favorites from warming soups to meat loaf, pot pies and stews plus desserts and puddings so come and join us for some great ideas at
TOTM
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is healthy for everyone and there are lots of ways to use it.
Dumplings by the Dozen!
Dumplings are a favorite meal all over the world, and Eastern Europeans enjoy them as much as anyone else. Visit the Eastern European forum to check out the delightful dumplings - meat, potato, vegetable, fruit - that are popular in this region.
Mangos
The mango is native to the South Asia from where it was distributed worldwide to become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics.
Mangoes are widely used in cuisine and are a favorite in Caribbean Cooking.
Join the North Africa/Middle East Forum as we explore Oman! Learn about various aspects of the land, people & culture...
January 2013 ~ NA/ME Explores OMAN!
The Main Travel thread shows where we've been:
Let's travel around the North African/Middle Eastern Region!
Lizano Sauce
Lizano Sauce is ubiquitous on restaurant tables in its country of origin. It is commonly used with gallo pinto and tamales, and is also considered particularly complementary with eggs, rice, beans, fish, cheese, curries,steaks, chicken, burgers, and as a marinade for meat.
The New feeling Fit Friends 2013
We are welcoming in the new year and saying goodbye to all those wonderful but not so healthy goodies from the holidays. How did you do over the holiday season? Were you able to just say NO? Does the waistband on your jeans fit a little snugger? Need to dust off your exercise bike? Still have powdered sugar stuck to your fingers?
No matter if you were good or bad this will be a great place to give or receive encouragement, meet seasoned and new FFF members, and have fun reaching any of your goals for 2013. Come on in and chat with us everyday, once a week, or whenever you can!
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Spanish Sherry
Join us in the
Spain/Portugal Forum in January for some new—and classic—tips for cooking with one of Spain’s finest imports…
Spanish Sherry!. Produced in the region of Andalusia in Spain, sherry figures quite prominently in Spanish cuisine, and it remains a favorite pantry basic among most Spanish households. So we’re going to kick off the New Year by delving into all the wonderful things to know about cooking with
Spanish Sherry.
And feel free to visit our other Spanish and Portuguese cooking topics in the
Spain/Portugal Forum.
Paprika is a spice made from ground, dried fruits of Capsicum annuum, either bell pepper or chili pepper varieties or mixtures thereof. The seasoning is used in many cuisines to add color and flavor to dishes, but it is usually associated with Hungary
There are so many wonderful ways to use smoked Paprika, here are just a few great ideas, suggestions and just some of the many hundreds of recipes here at food.com using this spice so come on and join us at the flavor of the month - just click
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Planning for 2013
No resolutions, no gimmicks, just people sharing their hopes, dreams and plans for a healthy 2013.
Ringing in the New Year
In Mexico City, a large street festival is arranged on the New Year eve while in other parts of the country, small bonfires, food, and dancing festivals take place. Fireworks and bells are the companions of New Year morning.
Best of 2012 recommendations Game
It's that time again! Who's ready for another round of sharing our favorite recipe finds from this past year?
All you have to do is to start is to create a public cookbook with your top 40 (or less) recipes that you tried from food.com during 2012. Then post your cookbook link on our sign up thread! You not only get to share your favorites, but you also get to try the favorite recipes from other chefs. The game will begin on January 25 and run through March 8.
Have you or those you know been smacked by the rising cost of groceries, gas, or just everything? Does your budget need help stretching to cover? Dining on a Dollar is just for you! The goal is to take budget friendly ingredients and create a "tastes like a million" dish. This contest also requires you to think on your feet as there is a short time period to develop your entries. Are you up to a challenge? See what you can do to turn cheap into fabulous as we go Dining on a Dollar! >>>>
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Contest Dates:
Ingredient Reveal: Jan 25th (Fri)
Entry Deadline: Feb 8th (Fri)
Host Work Period: Feb 9-11 (Sat-Mon)
Recipe Reveal & Cook: Feb 12-28 (Thurs)
Review Period: March 1-4 (Fri-Mon)
Winner's Announced: March 7th (Thurs)
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Coming in 2013
~~~January 2013
Spice & Herb Swap hosted by Maya's Mom
~~~late February
Regional Cookbook Swap hosted by Lauralie41
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Swap Policies ~ Please Read Before Signing Up!
Do you have a great idea for a swap? Are you interested in hosting a swap? Please contact
Susie D to reserve a spot on the the swap schedule.
Susie D
