Ever wonder about regional cuisine and what ties it together and makes it unique from other types of food? Researchers at the University of Cambridge wondered, too. They set out to map the flavors people experience in cooking and look for similarities and differences. What they found is fascinating and might help us all be a little more adventurous in the kitchen!
With two new cookbooks out for the holiday season, Sandra Lee has your entertaining needs covered without breaking the bank. Enjoy a selection of recipes from Money Saving Meals & Round 2 Recipes
and Easy Entertaining at Home to help make your season bright. These delicious recipes are all quick and simple, so the host can spend less time in the kitchen and more time welcoming family and friends.
Sweet potatoes are for more than special holiday dinners. They are delicious, nutritious, and versatile. Find out how to use these widely-available fall and winter treats for everything from sweet potato pancakes to sweet potato soup. And then there's my favorite: sweet potato chips.
Give yourself an early Christmas present. Let breakfast take care of itself. Assemble a quick strata the night before in less than twenty minutes, cover it and put it in the refrigerator, and pop it in the oven the next morning. While it bakes, put out fresh fruit, muffins, and any beverages you might like and you've got a festive holiday brunch with next to no fuss! Merry Christmas!
I can't say I know exactly what to call these moist, delicious cookies, but they are fantastic, festive and filled with the season's best spices. Have a few alongside your favorite cup of tea or as a post-tree-decorating treat. However you enjoy them or whatever you call them, they are sure to be a hit.
When holiday entertaining is on your to do list, but time is running short, consider a special festive brunch with family and friends. They are easy to put together, more casual and intimate than evening gatherings and leave you and your guests with the rest of the day to get your holidays in order.
A perfect slice of toast, buttery croissant or soft muffin can be a lovely quick breakfast. But adding the right spread to any one of those transforms it from an adequate beginning to the day to something special. And this time of year, there's something simply festive about homemade pumpkin butter. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to make it.
Think you've got kitchen safety down? Now is a great time to brush up on it and learn a few new things with this insightful infographic. Everything from knife handling to fire safety is covered, as well as routine information about keeping your space clean and avoiding food poisoning.
Like grilled cheese? For breakfast? Never thought about that before? Well, it's high time you do so! Enjoy a festive, seasonally-inspired grilled cheese sandwich for breakfast and you'll find yourself craving them from now on!
Thanksgiving isn't all about the turkey and pumpkin pie. Side dishes often get ignored in the entertaining rush. However, that doesn't need to be the case. Here, the natural sweetness in both apples and sweet potatoes come together to make a side dish that will impress everyone gathered together for Thanksgiving dinner. No marshmallows are needed for this truly stellar offering.
