But what these gourmands have in common is the goal to make these techniques and the dishes they produce more visible and accessible to foodies around the world.

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Keep in mind that freezing will work best for those that you are going to roast, as the consistency of the cicada may change and make them inappropriate for dishes that call for fresh cicadas.

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She is no fan of Russian dishes, which still make up 20% of the menu.

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The first light-activated neurons were cultivated as layers of cells in Petri dishes, but researchers were quickly able to make the technique work in flies, worms, zebrafish, mice, and monkeys.

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After getting the kids off to school this morning, I headed into the office where I worked a full day before returning home to make dinner, do dishes and a few loads of laundry.

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The idea is to help families switch to healthier dishes that are simple, quick and cheap to make.

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Helpful videos are featured throughout, ranging from preparation of dishes to explanations of things like how to calibrate a food thermometer, how to make changes to the school menu, and the reasons for serving free water in the lunch room.

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Though the obvious temptation is to take advantage of cherries' sweetness for desserts, they make an excellent accent in savory dishes.

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