Seasoned Cooking: 22 November 2013 Announcements

Relive a bit of summer with a chowder brimming with the flavors of buffalo chicken and summer's finest sweet corn. It brings together flavors you think of when the last days of summer arrive and the chill of autumn that we're enjoying right now.

Quick! Before it's too cold to grill (wait, is there such a thing?), it's time to pay homage to the Midwestern art of grilling everything from brats to ribs with a flair that's just part of life in places like Wisconsin, Illinois, and Missouri. It's a perfect opportunity to hone your skills for tailgating season.

The thing about comfort food is that it tends to consist of tried and true dishes that are well-loved, but entirely predictable. Sometimes it can be great fun to take one of those dishes -- like Tater Tot Casserole -- and give it a makeover. In this case, this is "Nacho" Mother's Tater Tot Casserole!

I love baking and I love cinnamon rolls, but I don't love baking cinnamon rolls. What to do? Concoct an Apple Cinnamon Roll Cake that blends the best features of cinnamon rolls with the season's finest apples and a recipe that takes a few minutes to assemble and leave your home smelling wonderful.

Mix up tradition this holiday season with cookie bars that have been infused with pumpkin caramel and sprinkled with fleur de sel. They are just the right mix of fancy and fun. Kids and adults alike will enjoy them and they can be made several days before any gathering. This recipe is something to add to your thankful list!