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The Mixed Meals of YumSugar

by Jose Ralat Maldonado, Posted Dec 10th 2009 @ 1:00PM

Euphoria Cocktail. Photo: YumSugar.

Each Thursday, we round up a selection of scrumptious links from our friends over at YumSugar. Here's what they've got cooking this week:

Michael Symon is back -- with latkes!

What do you get when you serve food with a side of politics? The Obamas, of course.

As the holidays come ever closer to crashing head-on, take a break with a Sunday meal of Whole-Grain Pasta with Chickpeas and Escarole.

You'll need a Euphoria cocktail after a holiday-shopping marathon.

Aunt Mary, please don't give us paper-weight fruit cake this year; instead, consider Parmesan Black-Pepper Biscotti.

"Top Chef Las Vegas" finalist Kevin Gillespie is among those joining the food fight for a slot on the 2011 Bocuse d'Or U.S. team.

You're running out of time to prepare a Hanukkah menu.

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The Bacon Bounty of YumSugar

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by Jose Ralat Maldonado, Posted Dec 3rd 2009 @ 1:00PM

Does Bacon Make it Better? Photo: YumSugar.

Each Thursday, we round up a selection of scrumptious links from our friends over at YumSugar. Here's what they've got cooking this week:

A sausage ricotta arugula pizza will cure hump-day doldrums.

Poll: Who doesn't like cooking with animal fat? Bacon, anyone?

Iron Chef Michael Symon cooks breakfast at Williams-Sonoma to promote his new cookbook, co-authored by Michael Ruhlman.

Transform Thanksgiving leftovers -- odds are you still have some -- into a Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich.

Test your knowledge of Texas' beloved Dr Pepper.

Once the food coma of Thanksgiving passes, it's time to consider Christmas foods.

Stuff stockings with these essential food-inspired gift ideas.

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Delicious Turkey Day Bites of YumSugar

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by Jose Ralat Maldonado, Posted Nov 26th 2009 @ 1:00PM

Cranberry or Gravy? Photo: YumSugar.

Each Thursday, we round up a selection of scrumptious links from our friends over at YumSugar. Here's what they've got cooking this week:

Next Food Network Star winner Melissa d'Arabian wants to save you money for Thanksgiving -- $20 for gobble grub!

We know you've been procrastinating -- rustle up a Thanksgiving menu on the fly and with facility.

Do you believe in utilizing bird innards?

What's a better complement to turkey: cranberry sauce or gravy?

Skip the fowl, make penne with mushrooms.

Kim Kardashian makes Carl's Jr. sexy.

Diddy offers party-hosting tips, because, you know, you'll definitely want to throw a post-turkey-day shindig.

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The Varied Victuals of YumSugar

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by Jose Ralat Maldonado, Posted Nov 19th 2009 @ 1:00PM

Savory Squash Pudding. Photo: YumSugar.

Each Thursday, we round up a selection of scrumptious links from our friends over at YumSugar. Here's what they've got cooking this week:

Because Thanksgiving is merrier with more, have back-up table settings waiting in the wings.

There's something for everyone in this almost meatless Thanksgiving menu.

If you want to skip the bird, try this savory squash pudding with kale and shallots.

Costco has blacklisted Coca-Cola from its wholesale empire.

During a downpour, the only thing to do is make brownies -- of course!

Coming soon: RS103-130, the mutant, near immortal apple.

How appealing is vegan tofurky & gravy soda?

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The Plentiful Pabulum of YumSugar

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by Jose Ralat Maldonado, Posted Nov 12th 2009 @ 1:00PM

Caramelized Onion Cranberry Sauce. Photo: YumSugar.

Each Thursday, we round up a selection of scrumptious links from our friends over at YumSugar. Here's what they've got cooking this week:

Food Network releases its 2010 schedule, which includes pathetic chefs and more screwball Brian Boitano.

Move over, Two Buck Chuck; 7-Eleven is bringing the wine game.

Momofuku's David Chang chats about TV, culinary trends and how In-N-Out Burger is better than Taylor's Automatic Refresher in San Francisco.

Is the freneticism of Thanksgiving a good thing, or does it make you run for the hills -- you decide?

When devising your Thanksgiving menu, don't leave sides out in the cold -- invite Caramelized Onion Cranberry Sauce to the table.

Put your stomach where your mouth is -- grub on bugs!

And for dessert, try The World's Best Apple Pie.

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The Copious Courses of YumSugar

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by Jose Ralat Maldonado, Posted Nov 5th 2009 @ 1:00PM

Day-old bread. Photo: YumSugar.

Each Thursday, we round up a selection of scrumptious links from our friends over at YumSugar. Here's what they've got cooking this week:

Turning fresh bread into day-old bread (that's perfect for stuffing) only takes 15 minutes.

Start planning your turkey day -- from decor to dessert -- now.

Whet your appetite with 10 exciting dishes for Thanksgiving.

Will you make room for soup at the Thanksgiving table?

Does Masterchef, another televised cooking-show competition, mean too many chefs in the kitchen?

Bacon makes everything better -- even candles!

Leftovers can cure the take-out temptation -- Thai Beef with Coconut Rice.

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The Numerous Noshes of YumSugar

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by Jose Ralat Maldonado, Posted Oct 29th 2009 @ 1:00PM

Bloody Brain Shooters. Photo: YumSugar.

Each Thursday, we round up a selection of scrumptious links from our friends over at YumSugar. Here's what they've got cooking this week:

Serve up fright-night bites, like Vampire Nut Mix, for a last-minute fete.

Once that Jack O' Lantern has served its purpose, turn it into Chicken Pumpkin Stew.

Remember Nestle's Chunky? A slideshow of vintage candy will refresh your memory.

Vote bottoms up or thumbs down on Halloween spirits, including eyeball highball and bloody brain shooters.

Dip into football with shrimp and potato chips.

Do you think "Top Chef" has overcooked itself with the renewal of "Top Chef Masters"?

Anthony Bourdain enters Toon Town with the animated Web series, "Anthony Bourdain's Alternate Universe".

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Best Bites of YumSugar

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by Monika Bartyzel, Posted Oct 22nd 2009 @ 1:00PM

Tomato soup test tubes.
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Each Thursday, we round up a selection of scrumptious links from our friends over at YumSugar. Here's what they've got cooking this week:

Between vampire TV shows and movies and Halloween, now is the perfect time for a vampy shindig.

The basics of making the versatile and classic creamy béchamel.

Catfish becomes a Fast & Easy dinner with a quick cornmeal crust.

Floral arrangements can go veggie without a lot of carving talent.

Hmmm ... would you want to push that iconic wedge of lime into a Corona can?

Whiskey Sours get mixed in honor of San Francisco's Whiskey Week.

Do you read while you eat?

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Many Munches of YumSugar

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by Monika Bartyzel, Posted Oct 15th 2009 @ 1:00PM

Cream of tomato soup. Photo: YumSugar.

Each Thursday, we round up a selection of scrumptious links from our friends over at YumSugar. Here's what they've got cooking this week:

Cheap, ripe, red tomatoes are prime for a homemade bowl of Cream of Tomato Soup.

Wolfgang Puck is getting into the iced coffee biz.

Come Party With Me whips up a pumpkin carving menu, featuring cheddar cheese balls, jalapeno corn muffins and more.

Quiz time: Can you look at a collection of root vegetable pictures and name them all?

Slime Rickey mixes grapes, lime, club soda and gin for a boozy beverage.

Applejack is a concentrated hard cider.

Guy Fieri: Love him or leave him?

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Best Bites of YumSugar

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by Monika Bartyzel, Posted Oct 8th 2009 @ 1:00PM

caramelized balsamic figs and ricotta mousse

Caramelized balsamic figs & ricotta mousse. Photo: YumSugar.

Each Thursday, we round up a selection of scrumptious links from our friends over at YumSugar. Here's what they've got cooking this week:

Balsamic caramelized figs make a prime topping for ricotta mousse.

Warming soups that are perfect for the season.

Eight tasty libations straight from the set of "Mad Men."

Macaroni and cheese goes TexMex with chiles and cilantro.

Even if you don't live in wine country, have a harvest party full of fall flavor.

Mixed-mushroom pizza makes for a fast and easy dinner.

Would you say yes if your significant other proposed via cupcake?

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