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pdating familiar family recipes is a great way to turn them into new family favorites. “Cooking with broth, in place of water, is a quick way to boost flavor in a dish,” said Chef Amanda Freitag, judge on the Food Network series “Chopped.” “When giving recipes a makeover, I like to use College Inn Broths, which are made from premium ingredients like plump chicken, tender beef, and farm-grown vegetables.”
Amanda Freitag’s Tips on Cooking with Broth n Lighten up mashed potatoes by
substituting chicken broth for milk or cream and butter. n Add flavor to rice and couscous by
cooking with broth, instead of water.
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
n Freeze unused broth in an ice cube
tray for future use. The recipes pictured here were winners in an Ultimate Recipe Challenge contest, and are sure to be a hit at your family table. Recipes listed on page 3.
Savory Honey Mustard Poached Pears and Figs
Servings: 4 to 6 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Soup: 4 to 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1 pound) 1/2 cup canola oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 2 soft corn tortillas, sliced into 1/4-inch strips 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 teaspoon lime zest 1 quart Chicken Broth 1 can (14.5 ounces) Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese Toppings: Fried tortilla strips 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 green onions, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Place chicken in 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Shred cooked chicken meat with 2 forks and set aside. 3. Heat remaining oil in small skillet. Add tortilla strips in 2 batches; fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes each batch. Drain on paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon oil for Step 4. 4. Heat reserved 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 to 60 seconds, stirring constantly. Do not brown garlic. Add chili powder and cumin; stir and cook 15 to 30 seconds. 5. Quickly stir in lime juice, lime zest, broth, tomatoes, and diced chilies. Bring mixture to a boil, and reduce heat to simmer. Add cream cheese. Simmer until cream cheese is melted. 6. Stir in shredded chicken, cook about 5 minutes. 7. Ladle into individual soup bowls, and garnish with tortilla strips, cheddar cheese and green onion.
5 Items to Bring to Meet Your Tax Preparer
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Filing taxes is one of the responsibilities most adults prefer to ignore until well after the new year rolls around. If you're like most Americans, you may not know all of the basic information needed to complete a tax return. That's why so many people turn to licensed professionals and accountants to file their taxes. But do you even know what documents to give a tax preparer? Don't sweat it, you're not alone. A survey of more than 1,000 taxpayers ages 22 to 62 showed that eight out of 10 didn't know the details for submitting a tax return. The National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) recommends using a checklist to get tax information in order before visiting a preparer. NAEA is a professional association of tax practitioners licensed by the Department of Treasury, meaning they specialize solely in tax matters and they have unlimited representational rights before the IRS. In short, they know what they're talking about.
Prepare to Meet Your Preparer with the Following: 1. Last year's tax return. Last year's return will list social security numbers, dependents, credits and deductions previously taken. 2. All W-2s from past year. Your W-2 tells you and your preparer how much you earned and how much was withheld for state and federal taxes. If you have multiple jobs, you must have a W-2 from each. If employers haven't sent out W-2s by Jan. 31, you can call the IRS to receive them. 3. 1099 forms. The 1099 keeps track of additional income, earned interest, cancellation of debt, dividends received and proceeds from broker transactions. 4. Receipts for donations. Even if you're not some big philanthropist, you may be surprised to recall the charitable contributions you made in the past year. Just remember to keep the
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Kitchen Cleaning Organize Your Approach
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aintaining a clean kitchen is important. However, there are often cleaning tasks that get put on hold because they require a great deal of time and effort. According to a survey, men and women agree the kitchen is the most difficult room to clean after the bathroom. Luckily, following a few simple steps and using all-purpose kitchen cleaners make tackling tough kitchen messes easier — ensuring that your home is not only clean but also healthy. Follow the below tips and tricks to learn how to clean your kitchen with ease.
Tackle the Appliances Use these tips for maintaining your oven, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator:
Oven
If your oven boasts a self-cleaning mode, go ahead and turn it on. For the stovetop and exterior of the oven, spray a greasecutting cleaner that stays where you spray to thoroughly cover the surfaces, exterior walls and oven door. Allow the cleaner to go to work penetrating and lifting grime while you move on to the microwave. Use damp sponges or paper towels to remove the cleaner when the grease and grime have dissolved.
Microwave
To loosen grease and food spatters, boil a cup of water with a few lemon slices in the microwave for one minute, which will help to soften dried food particles to make cleanup easier. Then, use a foaming all-purpose cleaner and a damp sponge to easily wipe away residue and grease and leave a fresh scent behind.
Dishwasher
Use a toothbrush and warm, soapy water to clean around the rubber seal on the door of your dishwasher. Use a scrubbing brush or sponge to wipe away dirt and grime on the inside of the door, as well as the walls.
Wipe away debris around the drain that could cause later clogging. Run your empty dishwasher on the hottest cycle to help further remove buildup.
Fridge
Because the refrigerator houses perishable foods, it’s crucial to your family’s health to keep it well-maintained and sanitary. Cleaning the refrigerator requires more work than just pitching old food. To ensure your fridge is thoroughly cleaned, turn the dial control to “0” and remove and discard old food items before removing shelves and
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