New this fall, the American Heart Association’s “Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook” offers convenient and delicious ways to cook up meals that are nutritiously balanced, heart-healthy and ready when you get home from a day of work or play.
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11/05/12 3:58 pm / 1 comment
Thanksgiving Day for many of us is a time to over-indulge in the pleasures of the table. It is a day on which most of us toss dietary cares aside, but due to health concerns such as diabetes or celiac disease, there are many people who cannot... read more »
11/05/12 3:36 pm / 1 comment
These recipes result in delicious buffet foods that won’t leave you trapped in the kitchen.
Sausage pinwheels
With just two-ingredients, this recipe could not be easier to make. It can be easily doubled, made ahead and frozen for baking... read more »
11/05/12 3:26 pm / no comments
Ask David Schweitzer how he likes his burger, and he’ll quickly tell you, “smashed.” According to Schweitzer, who owns the Smashburger franchise in Chesterfield, it takes finesse and a special smashing tool to smash the perfect burger.
“Anyone... read more »
10/08/12 2:16 pm / no comments
When the weekend calls for a football tailgate, these recipes will fit into the game plan. All will work well whether you’re hitting the road or watching from home.
Avocado Cream Cheese Dip
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
1 7-ounce package... read more »
10/01/12 3:06 pm / no comments
The first-ever St. Charles Restaurant Week will be held from Monday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 16 and will feature 13 of the area’s finest dining destinations showcasing some of their best dishes. Participating restaurants will offer... read more »
09/10/12 2:48 pm / no comments
Anyone who traveled years ago along Route 66 near Pond, Mo., knew that Big Chief – which opened in 1929 as a hotel and restaurant – was the place to stop. Thanks to a recent renovation, Big Chief once again is the place to stop along the... read more »
09/04/12 1:35 pm / 1 comment
Summer’s sizzling heat may have caused area rivers to run dry, but such is not the case at Lazy River Grill where the hungry gather for fresh fish, fine meats, hearty sandwiches and burgers, soups, salads and cold refreshment.
Situated at... read more »
08/27/12 4:55 pm / no comments
Back in the day, everyone knew where to go for good burgers – the local, family-owned burger shack, of course. In Starkville, Miss., that burger shack was Christy’s Hamburgers, which now is owned and operated by Todd and Ryan Burkis,... read more »
07/30/12 1:58 pm / no comments
Striving for excellence with a dedication to create authentic Chinese cuisine has made Panda Palace renown, earning it the coveted recognition as one of America’s top 100 Chinese restaurants. Panda Palace earned the honor through its use... read more »
07/23/12 4:36 pm / no comments