10 Hearty Brunch Recipes Perfect for Christmas Day
Hosting and Holidays, Menus, Recipes
Presents wrapped. Tree decorated. Stockings stuffed. What else? Don’t forget that on Christmas day most restaurants and markets are closed so it’s smart to plan your family’s brunch recipes menu ahead of time so that you don’t get…
Ideas for an Easy & Delicious Vegetarian Christmas Dinner
Hosting and Holidays, Recipes
Some may consider a vegetarian Christmas dinner unthinkable but when you stop and think about it, most of the sides are already vegetarian anyhow! It's easier than you think to create a festive meatless feast so satisfying and delicious even…
Nod to Eggnog Drinks: The History of this Delicious Xmas Libation
Hosting and Holidays, Menus, Recipes
There are certain foods that just scream Christmas, and eggnog drinks are at the top of that list. In fact, there are very few times of year aside from the holiday season when you might whip up a batch of this rich, creamy cocktail. If you…
Celebrate Las Posadas With These Festive Treats
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Las Posadas is a holiday tradition that is commemorated throughout Mexico, Latin America, and the United States from December 16-24. Las Posadas is a time when guests gather to celebrate with music, the smashing of a piñata, rich savory foods,…
Brine Master: How to Make Your Own Pickled Foods
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Not only do pickled foods taste good, but it seems everyone is talking about how good pickled foods are for you as well. Pickles, sauerkraut, kimchee and other fermented foods, which can last in your fridge a lot longer than non-pickled foods,…
Tea Tutorial: Drinking Tea Properly for Every Occasion
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Drinking tea gets lost in the shuffle with the coffee hoopla out there. And with so many types of teas out there to choose from, which tea should you be drinking or offering guests at a certain time of the day? Below is a mini tutorial for…
The Art of the Hasselback: 10 Recipes that Employ this Fancy Technique
Featured Stories, Recipes, Sides & Sauces
Master the hasselback knife technique and you'll be able to serve up delicious, show-stopping dishes for every dinner party. Hasselbacking is actually very simple. It all began with a scrumptious potato dish first served in the 1700s at the…
Pasta Who? Cooking Spaghetti Squash to the Rescue
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Cooking spaghetti squash will make any dish appear gourmet and its super easy to make. It’s harvested in the early fall and is available in markets throughout the winter and spring. With its oblong shape and pale yellow shell, be sure to…
Cooking Chestnuts: 10 Must-Try Recipes To Go Nuts For
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Raise your hand if you are curious about cooking chestnuts. Some foods don’t really feel like they are married to a season or time of year, while others just scream “the holidays are here!” Chestnuts fall into the latter category, and…