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A blend of fun spices gives these fudge-like cookies a little kick. But what makes them particularly magical is how quickly they come together and the fact that you can bake them now or later. What a gift!

A quick and comforting chowder that brings the sweetness of corn and the smokiness of smoked salmon together with some crushed red pepper heat. Add a splash of cream and tender vegetables and you've got a cozy night with a good book and a blanket all inside your favorite bowl.

Split up some of the steps in this multi-step French stew/casserole. The result? Blissful comfort food and a clever way to reduce and spread out the effort. Blend roasted chicken and seared sausage with creamy white beans and all the aromatics that get braised together in a hot oven.

Have a friend who is expecting a baby? Surprise her with a delightful high tea baby shower and all the fun involved in enjoying tea, treats, and the company of others. Get a couple of friends to help out with the planning and that will be just as fun as the event.

When you say "vegetarian chili", you might get groans from carnivores. Yet, vegetarian chili packs one heck of a punch in my home and is my go-to when what I really want is a spicy meal that will have more than five alarms going off!

When you can get your kids involved in making dinner, getting them to eat is easy. Help your kids get good cooking and eating skills by making dinner time begin before they sit down to the table and encourage them to be little chefs!

With a lot of soup recipes and soup ideas afloat, it's time to look at what you might want to put in your soup … mainly, crackers. But I'm not talking just any crackers. I am talking about little oyster crackers swimming in a seasoning of ranch and dill. Best of all: they take about 5 minutes to whip up!

Picnic season is upon us and it's time to work great portable meal ideas into our regular rotation here at Seasoned Cooking. With more sunshine and warmth on the way, we're serving up Thai Chicken Wraps this time around.

Did you know beer has ideal serving temperatures, just like wine? It can also be paired with foods and other beverages. It even has health benefits! Find out more about beer with a fun infographic from FrugalDad.com and then check out Madison's Craft Beer Week event guide and, if you are in the area, get out and learn even more.

A small pork loin roast gets a bed of stuffing to rest in for a quick dinner that spends most of its time in the oven before making its way to the table. If a roast with stuffing seems like too much for a busy day, rest assured that it can be on the table in under an hour.

Sometimes life surprises you when it sets a challenge before you and you rise to the occasion better than you had anticipated. Sometimes life is hard and you are ready for that. And sometimes … the challenge just answers itself and you barely need to do a thing to succeed. We all need those challenges too!

If you think salad is a boring way to have dinner while keeping your kitchen cool, you have another think coming! Enjoy this fantastic main dish salad brimming with fresh asparagus, crispy bacon, and tender chunks of chicken and keep your cool.

Don't bother buying hot honey from the store - it's easy enough to make your own. And, if you really like it hot, you can leave the red pepper flakes in the honey and enjoy an ever spicier honey blooming day after day.

Heat and blue cheese are made for one another and when they get blended with a classic chicken sandwich, it's all smiles all around the table. Whether you are making a couple or looking to feed a crowd, this one's for you.

Tangy whole cranberries and orange zest and juice give these tender muffins a flavor kick. Pucker up and put some pep in your morning or afternoon pick me up with one of these and a cup of coffee or tea.