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Delightful Holiday Desserts Delightful Holiday Desserts

Celebrate the holiday season by giving fam­iliar flavors a little bit of wow. You can impress guests with these delightful desserts — that are actually easy to make. Sweet luscious Indiv­idual Pumpkin Pies and Premium Pecan Pie …

Score a Tailgate Touchdown - Pulled-Pork Sandwiches Score a Tailgate Touchdown – Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

Are you ready for some football?
The best thing about football, besides watching the game of course, is tailgating with delicious food and tasty drinks. So before settling in to watch your favorite team toss the …

Watermelon Penguin Watermelon Penguin

MATERIALS
✤ 1 medium-to-large oval or oblong watermelon
(seeded or seedless)
✤ Kitchen knife & paring knife
✤ Cutting board
✤ Green dry erase marker or ¾”-1” thick painter’s trim tape
✤ Vegetable peeler
✤ Large …

ANGRY BIRDS ANGRY BIRDS

A fun way to enjoy watermelon!

No-Fuss DESSERTS No-Fuss DESSERTS

Are you hungry for a sweet treat but don’t have the time or energy to create something from scratch?
These no-fuss dessert recipes are sure to delight. Start with convenient ingredients, such as Sara Lee Pound …

A Savory Springtime Brunch A Savory Springtime Brunch

Warm breezes, blooming flowers, pretty pastels — when spring is in the air, there’s plenty of reason to celebrate. It’s the perfect time to bring family and friends together for a welcoming brunch.
When planning your …

Sweet Simplicity Sweet Simplicity

Make these tasty, colorful treats in the microwave
These Easter Egg Treats are a fun twist on marshmallow crispy bars — the kids can help shape the eggs and sprinkle them with pretty toppings. It will be a little messy, but what a fun memory to make together.

A Tisket, A Tasket A Cupcake Easter Basket A Tisket, A Tasket A Cupcake Easter Basket

Go beyond store-bought marshmallow chicks and chocolate rabbits this year. Perfect for some-bunny special - or as a dessert to brighten any holiday table - A Tisket, A Tasket, A Cupcake Easter Basket cupcakes prove …

Bring Mardi Gras to your table Bring Mardi Gras to your table

Celebrate Food & Family
(Family Features) Bring the fun and flavor of Carnival season to your table by creating a “Big Easy” celebration at home.
Revel in the true meaning of Mardi Gras with good music, good …

Petite Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day Petite Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day

Colored icing gives these treats pizzazz
Looking for a yummy, unique way to say “Happy Valentine’s Day”? Beautiful, bite-sized, heart-shaped cakes offer a delicious solution.
Whether for your sweetheart, friends or family, or perhaps a special dessert …

Valentine Cocktails and Spirited Gifts for Him Valentine Cocktails and Spirited Gifts for Him

Specialty Gift Hints For Ladies Only
 
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift for the special him in your life? Forget the chocolate and roses. Send those to your mom. For him, try these high-end wines and …

Add A Piece Of Heaven To Mealtime

Angel Hair Pasta
Makes A Quick, Healthy Meal
Is your calendar bustling with activity? Make mealtime a snap with a zesty toss-and-go recipe using quick-cooking angel hair pasta, a heavenly addition to any meal.
Did you know that …

Go Bananas Diet Catching On Go Bananas Diet Catching On

Two years ago, Japanese supermarkets couldn’t keep bananas on the shelves after a man revealed the secret of his weight-loss success on a leading social network. Now a healthier version of his diet is catching …

Kick Off Your Super Bowl Party Right Kick Off Your Super Bowl Party Right

Sideline game day stress with these tips
Classic commercials, historic plays and close company are all quintessential elements to the perfect game-day get-together. The biggest obstacle for many Super Bowl shindigs is how to best tackle the …

The Family Holiday Dinner The Family Holiday Dinner

Keep the main course simple with a no-fuss roast. Make a splash with a festive salad featuring creamy and elegant Cashel Blue Irish farmhouse cheese. Serve on your best china.
Pear, Roast Onion, Hazelnut and Cashel …

Italian Herbed Crown Roast of Port with Italian Sausage and Parmesan Dressing Italian Herbed Crown Roast of Port with Italian Sausage and Parmesan Dressing

Prep time: 50 minutes • Cook time: About 2 3⁄4 hours • Yield: 16 servings
According to the National Pork Board’s second annual “Holiday Table Trends” survey, eight out of ten Americans want to incorporate global …

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By Jenny Harper

It’s true — the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? The kitchen is my favorite place to be. Since my day job is Consumer …

Autumn Delights Autumn Delights

By Jenny Harper
With autumn’s arrival, my cooking takes on a new personality. Crisp, cool air and falling leaves propel me into the kitchen, where I enjoy creating tempting, seasonal aromas of cinnamon, apple and …

Spooktacular Halloween goodies Spooktacular Halloween goodies

By Jenny Harper
Halloween! Every year the kid in me eagerly anticipates celebrating this festive autumn holiday. I enjoy conjuring up a ghostly good time for family and friends.
Gather ghouls and boys for a Halloween spread …

Better-For-You Back To School Lunches And Munches Better-For-You Back To School Lunches And Munches

Add Variety To Lunches To Spark Interest In Eating

Making sure kids get balanced and nutritious school lunches and after-school snacks doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, it can be fun.
Parents can ensure kids …

Surprise Lunch Box Treats - Make Lunches Special All Year Long Surprise Lunch Box Treats – Make Lunches Special All Year Long

Summer break vanished in the blink of an eye, like it seems to every year, and it’s school time again. Although the kids may really be ready to return to a regular routine, chances are …

Apricot Mascarpone Tarts Apricot Mascarpone Tarts

Prep time: 15 minutes, plus about 45 minutes for the pastry and caramel!
Very tasty…

Grilled Halibut Seviche Grilled Halibut Seviche

Marinating time about 2 hours, grilling time 4/5 minutes! Delicious!

Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Feta Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Feta

Asparagus on a platter topped with tomatoes,
croutons, feta, and chives!
Delicious!

Host a Star-Studded Fourth - Decorative treats add the “fest” to festivities Host a Star-Studded Fourth – Decorative treats add the “fest” to festivities

The Fourth of July calls for a carefree party with good friends, fab food, fun and fireworks — a real star-studded holiday celebration.
When adding star power to the occasion, don’t forget the decorations. Festive stars …

Treat Dad Like Royalty on Father’s Day Treat Dad Like Royalty on Father’s Day

Give Him a Fathers Day Feast Fit for a King
This Father’s Day, give Dad the royal treatment by creating a feast that combines his two favorite things — the grill and steak.
Whether you serve the …

Simple Spring Sweets Simple Spring Sweets

Serve up a sweet surprise with these easy recipes
Cooking Channel and Univision star Ingrid Hoffmann shares her ideas to liven up springtime desserts. Ingrid suggests combining fresh, seasonal flavors with sweetened condensed milk to ensure …