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COOKING


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Elementary students compete in cooking competition

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Looking for a new healthy recipe? Montgomery countyโ€™s youngest chefs have you covered.

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Lynchburg sous chef preparing to compete in major cooking competition

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Sous Chef John Barker from the University of Lynchburg is gearing up for the culinary competition of a lifetime.

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Lynchburg reminds residents to properly dispose of cooking grease this holiday season

Read full article: Lynchburg reminds residents to properly dispose of cooking grease this holiday season

The city of Lynchburg and Bedford County are reminding everyone that after you enjoy your thanksgiving feast, make sure you recycle the grease.

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Top three Super Bowl Sunday snacks, according to you

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Three of the best Super Bowl Sunday snacks to try on gameday.

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I need a Ninja Creami, and itโ€™s all thanks to my TikTok feed

Read full article: I need a Ninja Creami, and itโ€™s all thanks to my TikTok feed

The things that show up on my TikTok โ€œfor you pageโ€ is usually videos that are funny, videos of dogs and cooking videos. Recently though, videos of people making homemade ice cream and sorbet have been popping up using a Ninja Cremi, and now I need one.

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This chocolate chip cookie recipe with browned butter will change your life

Read full article: This chocolate chip cookie recipe with browned butter will change your life

If youโ€™re like me and you cook and bake a lot, sometimes a recipe comes along that is so good you just know youโ€™ll be making it for the rest of your life. This is what happened when I made this chocolate chip cookie recipe for the first time.

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Former owner of The Roanoker restaurant releases cookbook with customer favorites

Read full article: Former owner of The Roanoker restaurant releases cookbook with customer favorites

The Roanoker Restaurant has found a way to keep their legacy alive after their unexpected closing in May.

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Free grease disposal kits available to Lynchburg, Bedford residents

Read full article: Free grease disposal kits available to Lynchburg, Bedford residents

Lynchburg and Bedford authorities are encouraging residents to think twice before pouring grease down the drain, and offering some tools to combat a growing issue.

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This French Dip sandwich is easy and can be made in your Instant Pot

Read full article: This French Dip sandwich is easy and can be made in your Instant Pot

If thereโ€™s one thing I love, itโ€™s a hearty sandwich.

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Danville structure fire started after food was left cooking unattended, authorities say

Read full article: Danville structure fire started after food was left cooking unattended, authorities say

Crews quickly extinguished the fire, which had started in the kitchen Captain Dave Gunnell said.

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Blue Ridge Bites: Porkchops with coffee-infused spice rub

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Asher's Coffee Beans is a local craft coffee business. Owner Jacob Galbraith joined us for some coffee talk.

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Blue Ridge Bites: Asherโ€™s Coffee Beanโ€™s

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Asher's Coffee Beans is a local craft coffee business. Owner Jacob Galbraith joined us for some coffee talk.

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How exactly to scale down Christmas dinner if youโ€™re cooking for 1 or 2

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Cooking up a giant ham or turkey might not be as realistic for some -- especially if you live alone or with a roommate or spouse.

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Testing an idea: Pumpkin seeds in the air fryer vs. the oven -- which reigned supreme?

Read full article: Testing an idea: Pumpkin seeds in the air fryer vs. the oven -- which reigned supreme?

A great fall tradition is roasting all the pumpkin seeds that you scoop out of your soon-to-be jack-oโ€™-lantern -- and youโ€™ve more than likely done it in the oven.

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5 patriotic desserts you should make for the Fourth of July

Read full article: 5 patriotic desserts you should make for the Fourth of July

There is no better way to celebrate the red, white and blue than with red, white and blueberries, right?

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Lynchburg chef needs your vote to advance in national competition

Read full article: Lynchburg chef needs your vote to advance in national competition

LYNCHBURG, Va. โ€“ One chef from our area is in urgent need of your help. In her Lynchburg kitchen, chef Michelle Ayers is whipping up a recipe for success by participating in a national contest. โ€œThis competition has given us something fun to look forward to. She entered Favorite Chef 2021, an online competition with nearly 30,000 cooking professionals from across the county. AdWith more than two decades of experience, she opened Purple Door Gourmet Kitchen and Catering in Lynchburg in 2019.

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Pandemic cooking trend sparks holiday gift ideas

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Gourmet Pantry in Blacksburg sells a variety of kitchenware and food, some of which are locally made. Gharavi recommended using gadgets, other kitchenware, or even simple ingredients as your main gift or even stocking stuffers for the home-cook at any level. Gourmet Pantry also creates themed gift baskets. For example, a tea basket includes local honey, a teapot, gourmet tea and cookies. Winter farro salad and dressing recipe by Gourmet Pantry.

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Central Virginia Community College gives Thanksgiving cooking crash course

Read full article: Central Virginia Community College gives Thanksgiving cooking crash course

LYNCHBURG, Va. โ€“ Without the big family gatherings this Thanksgiving, many people are cooking a holiday meal for the first time. Central Virginia Community College Culinary Artsโ€™ program director, Chef Philomena Hughes, wants to help ease your first-time cook jitters with a few simple recipes. Add salt and pepper and toss to coat then roast in the oven at 350F for 8 minutes. Juice of fresh orangeIn a medium saucepan, add cranberries, water, sugar, spices and juice of an orange. Whisk the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl until combined.

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These kitchen items from Amazon I actually use in my own kitchen

Read full article: These kitchen items from Amazon I actually use in my own kitchen

You can get them all on Amazon, and since itโ€™s Prime Day, why not treat yourself to something special for your kitchen? Instant Pots are insanely popular, so if you already have one, you know just how versatile this kitchen appliance can be. Itโ€™s really great for steaming veggies, too. Really nice Dutch ovens can get really expensive, but this one on Amazon is a reasonable price, and itโ€™s a great quality. Having both of these items in your kitchen will be great additions.

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10 easy Instant Pot and air fryer meals to make in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Itโ€™s Hispanic Heritage Month, and what a better way to celebrate than with some flavorful and easy recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot or an air fryer?

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12 comfort foods you should totally make this month

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This is the ultimate comfort food, right? Comfort foods are all about the casseroles (if you havenโ€™t noticed, this is the third casserole on this list), and there is nothing better than this classic tuna noodle casserole. Subs are unequivocally considered comfort food, and the granddaddy of them all has to be a meatball sub. We havenโ€™t had any breakfast foods featured yet, but there is no denying that breakfast is comfort food. Will you be making any of these comfort foods while enjoying the rest of 2020?

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Pixarโ€™s YouTube channel shares cooking tutorials inspired by its movies

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โ€œCooking With Pixarโ€ is a new series featured on the Pixar YouTube channel. Each video shows a step-by-step process for making easy recipes that kids of all ages can help out with. Cook alongside Forkey from โ€œToy Story 4โ€ as you create a Pizza Planet pepperoni pizza with bell pepper rings. Itโ€™s important to note that Pixarโ€™s cooking videos donโ€™t include ingredient portions or measurements. So, if you arenโ€™t comfortable cooking that way, it might be a good idea to keep a similar recipe handy to compare.

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5 banana bread recipes weโ€™re drooling over

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No, itโ€™s just not you -- it seems that everyone is making banana bread during quarantine, and if you havenโ€™t done so already, itโ€™s time to jump on the bandwagon. Banana bread is really more of a cake than a bread, but regardless, itโ€™s the perfect thing to make if youโ€™re wanting to dip your toes into the wonderful world of baking bread. Most bread recipes are generally the same, but we searched the internet high and low to find the easiest-looking banana bread recipes, so you can impress your friends and family with your new-found baking skills. This is another easy banana bread recipe. It combines two of the greatest breads that have ever existed: cinnamon swirl bread, and obviously, banana bread.

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These pantry staples are cheap and will last you a long time

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But there are some other grocery store items that you should take note of -- items that will help get you through this time of social distancing, lockdowns and self-quarantine. Make sure you have the following:PastaWe all know that a box of pasta (it doesnโ€™t matter if itโ€™s spaghetti or penne) is always pretty cheap at the grocery store, and its shelf life is pretty long, too. These are inexpensive, quite filling and have a pretty long shelf life. In addition to the nostalgia, jars of peanut butter are pretty cheap at the grocery store, it has a decent shelf life and itโ€™s a fantastic source of protein. Three recipes you should make:Mushroom zucchini frittata from Taste of HomeCountry-style scrambled eggs from Taste of HomeAvocado toast with a sunny-side egg from Skinny Taste

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5 delicious meals to make in your Instant Pot for St. Patrickโ€™s Day

Read full article: 5 delicious meals to make in your Instant Pot for St. Patrickโ€™s Day

St. Patrickโ€™s Day is just around the corner, and since most of us will be spending the holiday indoors instead of heading to our favorite pub, why not have yourself a delicious Irish meal straight from your Instant Pot?

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