Quick Tips
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Each month we'll give you tips and tricks to make your home life easier. You'll find everything from cooking shortcuts that save you time to simple ways to keep your house clean.
Cooking Tricks
Smart Substitutions
Supermarket Guru® Phil Lempert says it's normal to reach for comfort foods during colder months. And while it's OK to indulge occasionally, you can also enjoy more of your favorite comfort foods with some smart substitutions. He suggests using ingredients lower in fat and calories, such as soy or skim milk in your mashed potatoes, or soy crumbles for ground beef in your mom's meatloaf.
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Entertaining Advice
Just Fondue It
Break out of the winter "blahs" by having a fondue party. Try a cheese fondue appetizer, with plenty of dipping treats, and a warm chocolate dessert fondue to cap off your evening. A great dessert recipe to try that's fun to share is Mini Popcorn Balls with Chocolate "Fondue". Guests will be talking about your party until the weather warms up.
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Time-Saving Tips
Stew on This
In these cold winter months, nothing can warm you up like some stick-to-your-ribs stew. Our Hearty Beef Stew takes just 10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes total until it's finished. It's one stew that won't have you spending all day in the kitchen.
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Household Hints
Warm Up Without Heat
Warming your home doesn't have to involve turning up the thermostat. This winter, try some décor updates to make your home feel warmer: Bring out throws or blankets in warm tones and rearrange your furniture to encourage closeness.
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