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![Expert tips from beautiful, culinary-savvy women. By <a href="http://sharpformen.com/author/luke-hall/">Luke Hall</a><div id='nr_fo_top_of_post'></div><p>Whipping up a tasty meal for your main squeeze should be less about you trying to be a Michelin-starred chef and more about preparing something delicious with ingredients you might actually have on hand. Trust us, there’s nothing more transparent than a guy trying to recreate a fancy four-course meal when his culinary skills barely exceed boiling a pot of water or frying an egg. While she’ll likely appreciate the sentiment that went into your, um, masterpiece, she’s bound to see right through you. Just ask <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FJO6b8GL3M&list=ALHTd1VmZQRNptgo4ed0biMPKtTTpYcIE_&index=9&feature=plcp " onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.youtube.com']);">Nicki Minaj</a>.</p>
<p>What we love about this new breed of beautiful, intelligent female food bloggers is the return to comfort food staples, just tweaked with a gourmet twist. You won’t see any fussy recipes for the ultimate cassoulet or the perfect mole sauce from these ladies. And, more importantly, you won’t have to fret that if you don’t have truffle oil on hand your life will come to an abrupt end.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever wondered what women want in the kitchen (and it’s not <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJlTntEnabo&feature=related" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.youtube.com']);">Mel Gibson</a>), then take note. See how a few simple suggestions from real women can help you pull off a successful meal that you both will enjoy.</p>
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