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This race-prepped Ford Falcon is set to do the quarter mile in under 13 seconds on Sept. 8 at the Sacramento Raceway.

Drag racing brings a safe way to speed

Cody Powell-McClintick
September 9, 2013

Imagine a night of accelerating to breakneck speeds on asphalt without the worry of traffic tickets while dropping the clutch as many times as one could want.Every Wednesday, The Sacramento Raceway allows...

The perfect animal style fries consists of a lot of shredded cheese.

Animal style fries to satisfy those pesky fast food cravings

Cody Powell-McClintick
May 10, 2013

Straight from the legendary secret menu of In-N-Out, the cheesy and crispy animal style fries will burn a hot and spicy image into your taste bud memory. When people are asked to think of American food,...

Get your grub on with homemade and savory turkey legs

Cody Powell-McClintick
May 7, 2013

Take a bite out these baked turkey legs and be immediately transported to a warm summer evening at the state fair. Any state fair is a hub for fun; complete with rides, games and, of course, the world-famous...

This spider-web blackberry cheesecake appeals to both taste and the eyes.

Dazzle friends with this spider-web blackberry cheesecake

Cody Powell-McClintick
April 30, 2013

Not every dessert is a focal point of a dessert spread, but this blackberry cheesecake could be. It has lines and swooshes that make it resemble a spider-web - or you can call it marbled, if you’re feeling...

Place your fruit in the blender. Be prepared to refill your blender a few times to fit in all the ingredients.

Try a fruit and veggie smoothie to jump start your day

Cody Powell-McClintick
April 18, 2013

Eating raw fruits and vegetables can become boring after chewing on endless amounts of carrots and apples. Mix things up with fruit and vegetable smoothies to add a bit of flavor to the usual healthy meal...

Chop up the veggies and cook them until the onions are caramlized.

Bite into the ultimate shooter sandwich

Cody Powell-McClintick
April 9, 2013

Tightly packed with meat, meat and more meat, the shooter’s sandwich is truly one of the ultimate meals and is ideal for camping trips, hunting or for satisfying the age-old craving for animal flesh....

Southern food is known for possessing the prominent characteristic of being a go-to filling and flavorful comfort food of many. Being no exception, the Tennessee pulled pork sandwich is the epitome of the ultimate meat lover’s sandwich.

Take a bite into savory pulled pork

Cody Powell-McClintick
April 2, 2013

For a Southern-themed dinner or for something a little more off the beaten track, Tennessee pulled pork sandwiches are ideal for those who want to experience that finger-lickin’ Southern taste. Pulled...

After brushing each ring with the melted butter mixture, let the pineapple marinate and absorb the flavor of the butter.

Satisfy dessert cravings with grilled pineapple

Cody Powell-McClintick
April 1, 2013

If you want to have your dessert and daily fruit in the same dish, this grilled pineapple dessert is open to your own personal touches and the best way to fulfill your fruit cravings. Grilling fruit is...

Grab a handful of dough and make it's mixed well.

Homemade southern beignets baked to perfection

Cody Powell-McClintick
March 27, 2013

With a sweet taste coupled with that Crescent City flare, baked beignets make for a simple yet succulent dessert treat that is sure to satisfy all dessert cravings. Southern food is known for its extravagance...

Staff pick: The Green Boheme

Cody Powell-McClintick
March 19, 2013

For mouth-watering comfort food without having to pay the consequences of your favorite guilty pleasure dishes, give The Green Boheme a visit and treat yourself. Feeling the regret of piling on empty calories...

To make this protein-style teriyaki burger, you will need one onion, a can of black beans, flour, bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, pepper and oil.

Get acquainted with healthy protein-style burgers

Cody Powell-McClintick
March 19, 2013

Whenever we hear the term “healthy alternative” to describe a certain dish, we tend to generate the mindset that we are in for a bit of a displeasing meal – the notion is that nothing can really...

Nothing goes better with these cookies than a glass of nice, cold milk.

Stuff an Oreo in this classic cookie

Cody Powell-McClintick
March 12, 2013

Imagine the icing and crunchiness of an Oreo united with the chocolate and soft dough of a chocolate chip cookie in one recipe- sounds too good to be real. Meet the Oreo stuffed chocolate chip cookie -...

Healthy fish and chips make for a short prep time and hearty dinner.

Healthy fish and chips to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Cody Powell-McClintick
March 12, 2013

It’s always great to have your cake and eat it too, both figuratively and literally. Seldom do dishes come along that offer comfort food taste with a sense of health consciousness. Baked fish and chips...

Start your morning off with cool breakfast popsicles

Cody Powell-McClintick
March 8, 2013

With all of the stress we accumulate throughout our busy days, it is imperative that we begin our day with a healthy breakfast. Breakfast popsicles are a new and creative breakfast idea that shifts from...

Lasagna is an easy-to-make Italian dish and can be made with different ingredients such as eggplant, spinach or meat. It is great to serve at a big family dinner or to save for leftovers to be used for lunch during the school week. 

Take a bite out of warm lasagna

Cody Powell-McClintick
February 27, 2013

Growing up, lasagna was always the go-to food for parties, special occasions and those blissful nights when the whole family was together. The ground beef, tomato sauce and golden-browned cheese hit that...

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