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Neven Maguire’s Ham, Cheese and Egg Crêpes with Griddled Asparagus

Neven Maguire’s Ham, Cheese and Egg Crêpes with Griddled Asparagus By Neven Maguire Celebrity Chef More From Neven Maguire: Home Chef This is a perfect tea for lots of hungry children, but it would also be a good weekend late breakfast, depending on your mood. It’s the classic way that many crêpe stallholders cook crêpes to order late at night around the major tourist attractions in Paris. They are always very popular, often with long queues, and once you’ve tasted them it’s easy to understand why. Ingredients 24 asparagus spears 8 eggs 450 g swiss cheese, such as gruyère or emmental (thinly sliced) 8 slices of cooked ham 1 tblsp olive oil Crêpes: 100 g plain flour 1 egg 300...

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How To Freeze All The Veggies That Will Actually Do Well In Your Freezer

You might want to freeze some of your veggies if you have more produce than you can use right away. Freezing fresh vegetables makes it easier to have inexpensive, nutritious food all year. In addition, produce can retain nutrients and flavor when prepared and stored correctly. So whether you have your garden, a generous neighbor or find a great deal at the farmer’s market, learning how to freeze green beans, corn or other veggies that freeze well can help you eat healthier and stretch your grocery dollars. Vegetables You Should and Shouldn’t Freeze The good news is that most veggies are easy to freeze. Some will thaw nicely for you to serve and enjoy just as you would if they...

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Why Is Dr. Oz So Bad at Social?

Mehmet Oz should be a good Senate candidate. He was an accomplished surgeon, performing complicated cardiac procedures at some of the most prestigious hospitals in America. He attended an Ivy League college and an Ivy League medical school. And Dr. Oz is no media neophyte: In 2004, he was plucked from relative obscurity by Oprah, appearing—sometimes in blue surgical scrubs—more than 60 times on her show as “America’s doctor.” His own show ran for 13 seasons (its final episode aired earlier this year). Largely as a result, Dr. Oz has an enormous digital footprint of 3.8 million Twitter followers. That’s more than most of the other Republican Senate candidates combined.And yet, almost every day seems to bring some new social-media...

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What To Plant In Your Fall Garden — & What To Cook With Your Crop

Gardens aren't just for warm weather, and planting veggies and herbs at the end of the summer is a great way to ensure you have fresh ingredients for all your winter meals. Not only is planting your own food a fun way to spend your time, but it's often healthier and more affordable than trips to the grocery store.When you're looking to plant a fall garden, it's important to prep for the weather and conditions that come with living in your specific location. A fall garden for a dry, chilly climate will look very different than a fall garden for a mild and humid one! But, no matter where you live, or how small your space is, there are fall...

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How to Store Vegetables: Eat Fresh for Weeks

Most homes will grocery shop once a week or every two to three weeks. This means that you’re faced with a wave of issues, such as using something before the expiration date or keeping vegetables to stay fresh for as long as possible. Sure, while it can be nice to make potpourri out of fruits and veggies that aren’t used, who wants to deal with the waste of food and money? Proper storage is key to longer shelf life! While all veggies are good for you, they’re not all alike. There isn’t exactly the best way to store all of them. Instead, each one of these will have its own way that will need to be stored. For example, how...

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