Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Cookies with Cherries & Walnuts

Walnuts and cherries will be sure to light up your tastebuds, so check out "Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Cookies with Cherries & Walnuts"! Chocolate Truffle Cookies with Cherries & Walnuts Makes about 5 dozen cookies 1 1/2 cups walnuts6 large eggs1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt20 ounces 60% bittersweet chocolate1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened2 1/4 cups sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup dried tart cherries Heat the oven to 350°F with 2 racks positioned in the top third and bottom third of the oven. Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet...

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Cleaning Your Electronics

Did you know that dust can hurt or damage all of your electronics?  The blog below has some great tips on how to keep your electronics dust free and running smoothly.  You can learn more about technology tricks by visiting apartment therapy.Desktop Computer: Many towers have fans on the back and vents on the sides. At least once per year, perhaps more in dust ridden regions, use compressed air, then wipe down with an anti-static microfiber cloth. Start with the fan, then move to the vents to release any dust build up. You may be surprised what resides inside your computer's internal regions.TVs: Wiping down the...

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Our Readers' 8 Best Tips for Cooking Without Making a Huge Mess

Does your kitchen get messy when you get cooking? It doesn't have to be! Check out "Our Readers' 8 Best Tips for Cooking Without Making a Huge Mess" and keep your kitchen clean! 1. Make a plan before you start cooking. Review your intended cooking project and refine — maybe you can reduce a complicated plan to one dish requiring a lot of work and two dishes that can be made ahead or are very simple. - abcornwell Look for ways to combine ingredients without using more bowls or pans. For instance, in some recipes some vegetables have to be added before others because they need to cook longer. Instead of chopping everything and separating...

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Recipe: Easy Turkey Chili with Kale

Don't let your next recipe get too complicated, check out "Recipe: Easy Turkey Chili with Kale" and make some tasty food in a snap! Easy Turkey Chili with Kale Makes 8 (1-cup) servings 1 tablespoon olive oil1-1 1/2 pounds 93% lean ground turkey2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper1 medium yellow onion, diced3 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoons brown sugar, plus more to taste1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon cumin2 teaspoons dried oregano1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes2 cups chicken broth, plus more to taste1/2 bunch (4-5 ounces) Dino or Tuscan kale, stems removed and leaves chopped into ribbons1 (15-ounce) can...

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