Salads that incorporate warm ingredients are a perfect way to transition from summer to autumn and keep your dinner plate light and flavorful. Turn to sautéed chicken and roasted potatoes to fill the need for heartier fare without bidding farewell to salads.
'Tis the season for ending special meals with a touch of class. Whether you are looking for desserts for Thanksgiving or holidays forthcoming at the end (and beginning!) of the year, it's hard to argue with a decadent dark chocolate tart that has a ribbon of almond flavor running through all of its parts.
Discover a wonderful way to spend New Year's Eve, that costs very little, is amazingly entertaining, and can become a tradition that's looked forward to for the rest of your lives. It's time for the New Year's Eve pajama party.
Making baby back ribs isn't hard, but it is time-consuming. But don't let that stop you. Most of the time doesn't require your attention and it is oh-so worth it. And as summer gives way to fall, there's no better time to slow-roast them in the oven and then follow up with grilling. They are the perfect seasonal transition food!
With Thanksgiving behind us, many are forging ahead and preparing for the December holidays. For some, that means setting up and decorating a Christmas tree. In our home, that's met with a lot of enthusiasm and a regular meal doesn't often happen. So it's time for tree trimming snacks!
A fantastic combination of ingredients means no need for additional seasoning in this clever open-faced omelet. Everything from crispy bacon and tangy sun dried tomatoes to fresh basil and creamy goat cheese are here to make this a morning treat.
As Christmas Eve dawns, let's take a bit of time to see how foodies the world over celebrate it and contemplate our own special traditions, celebrations, and festive gatherings that are about to commence. However you celebrate, have a joyous holiday season. Seasoned Greetings to you all!
Summer is a great time for bringing a great host or hostess gift along to that stellar backyard BBQ or swanky garden cocktail party. But are you at a loss for ideas? Never fear, we're here to help you find a perfect gift for all kinds of food lovers.
“We’re the government, and we’re here to help you.” True? Or are its critics right that the new USDA Food Pyramid website just another political bow to big business?
A delectable frittata is inspired by roasted tomatoes and garlic and finds perfection when thick-cut peppered bacon enters the picture. Isn't it time you make weekend plans that will leave you and your loved ones patting your bellies?
Don't leave the vegetarians joining you for Thanksgiving dinner out in the cold. Instead, consider some perfect meatless dishes that will have everyone grateful for those options! And no one will be happier about those choices than the turkey!
Enjoy the best of the holidays by hosting a casual party. Forget dinner. Forget dessert. Just focus on cheese, a few items to complement cheese, and a couple of bottles of wine. Suddenly, you get a fun evening without a hassle.
Move over, Kraft, cheesy pasta is getting an updated look, complete with bacon and kale. If you've never combined kale, bacon, and cheese, you have a pleasant surprise to enjoy … especially after you only need to invest about 15 minutes in making it!
If making dough, rolling it out, and putting together a pie from scratch isn't quite where you are right now, consider making an apple pie quesadilla and you'll have a fun, simple dessert up your sleeve any time you're in the mood for pastry but out of energy.
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!
