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Rinse all grains before cooking, especially quinoa, which has a bitter coating. Combine with cold liquid (water or

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Barbara Ward remembers the early 70s as a young mother in her New York City kitchen, making healthy snacks from scratch

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Cranberries How to choose: Ruby-red cranberries should be plump and smooth; discard soft ones. Cranberries freeze

1. Steep 8 ounces dried plums in 3/4 cup Armagnac, brandy, or chai tea for 30 minutes. Spoon over slices of angel food

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