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Savor these Gourmet Sites
Here are colorful, fun resources for the creative cook -- a person with passion for the subtleties of fresh ingredients and for exploring flavors and seasonings. I've assembled some of the best inspiration, and information, for real people who aspire to be artists with the everyday.

These sites dig deeper than most, not only providing recipes (which are everywhere) but also examples, advice on ingredients, seasonings, history and background... the context that makes gourmet cooking a delight.

Use these resources as your launch pad! 

So Good You Can Taste It!
Veteran gourmet Sam Gugino's clear prose energizes this helpful, wide-ranging site. Where to start? Try "Cooking to Beat the Clock" for quick yet "elegant" meals (the Holy Grail of busy cooks!). Be sure to visit "Eat Fresh, Stay Healthy: An A to Z Guide to Fruits & Vegetables," a must-see when fresh produce is your best starting point. Clearly organized information is accompanied throughout by tantalizing recipes.
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Inspiration for All
Epicurious claims over 13,000 recipes, drawing from years of Gourmet and Bon Appetit, among other sources. Try visiting the search engine with random ingredients you have on hand that need a "common destiny." You'll be surprised what you come up with: ground turkey and sundried tomato meatloaf is a surprising delight I make every winter. Assemble your favorites and create your own personal recipe file.
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Hit the Spot with GourmetSpot
An omnibus site incorporating headlines, a practical "how to" section including creating your own gourmet gifts, articles, conversions, links, and of course, recipes.

Speaking of articles, ever wondered what to do with that bottle of squid ink? Check out the guide for coloring your own pasta. Cocktail party quote?... how about a stat from the National Pasta Association to liven up your next dinner party?
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Basic Gourmet!
Reluctant Gourmet is refreshing for its modesty. The site covers tasks simply and completely, from cooking techniques (how to braise) to a glossary of gourmet terms. I grin as soon as I see the photo on the home page. You'll see what I mean.
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Sam Cooks!
Sam Gugino brings practical tips, fresh from his stovetop to your desktop. Each issue makes you an expert on a particular ingredient. Know why overcooked cauliflower smells bad...?
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DownHome Gourmet!
Feature Article, Related Terms, Feature Recipe, and nutrition... It's all here delivered to your door, er, desktop.
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