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  1. Double-duty dinners
    By Sarah W. Caron on Nov 1, 2009
    School's well under way now, and it seems the kids always have 80 places they need to be. Meanwhile, as you juggle schedules and...
  2. Theme nights for family dinner
    By Karen Leland on Oct 26, 2009
    The warm trade winds blow, palm trees sway against a silky blue sky, and the scent of gardenias fills the air. If you want to take a...
  3. Three simple bread pudding recipes
    On Oct 26, 2009
    When 13th-century English cooks faced the conundrum of salvaging stale bread, they created the delicious dessert known as "poor...
  4. Creative ways to dress up everyday meals
    By Karen Leland on Oct 26, 2009
    These days, "quick and easy" seems to be the mantra that most of us live by. But even the most straightforward of meals can be...
  5. Fun finger food ideas for family night
    By Karen Leland on Oct 26, 2009
    If you’re tired of tossing the same old corn tortilla chips onto the table with a bowl of store-bought salsa, read on. Finger food...
  6. Simple, tasty recipes to serve a crowd
    By Karen Leland on Oct 26, 2009
    Whether you are planning to host a party, volunteered to bring a main dish to a potluck or are cooking for a family reunion, feeding...
  7. Great grits recipes
    By Diana De Cicco on Oct 14, 2009
    Grits are a southern specialty typically eaten for breakfast, but this creamy, comfort food dish can be eaten for any meal of the...
  8. Soup & sandwich combos
    By Diana De Cicco on Oct 6, 2009
    Ahhh... Sitting down to a warm, wonderful combo meal of a filling sandwich and satisfying soup is one of the most anticipated...
  9. Make your own condiments
    By Diana De Cicco on Oct 5, 2009
    Ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise are staples of the American condiment obsession, with new variations continuing to line supermarket...
  10. Fast healthy breakfast recipes for school
    By Diana De Cicco on Sep 19, 2009
    Once school starts, getting the kids ready in the morning can deter the best of breakfast intentions for both you and your family....
  11. Beef Bourguignon recipe
    By Diana De Cicco on Sep 19, 2009
    In this summers’ release of Julie & Julia , Julie Powell explores the most classic of Julia Childs’ recipes: Boeuf Bourguignon...
  12. Greek meze recipes
    By Diana De Cicco on Sep 19, 2009
    On a crisp, cool and relaxing fall weekend, instead of cooking a whole meal, you can simply prepare a few Greek mezes, or small...
  13. Shrimp and Grits Festival
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Sep 3, 2009
    Does even the thought of a warm, steamy bowl of cheesy grits topped with spicy sauteed shrimp have you salivating? The ever so...
  14. Comfort food: Potato casseroles
    By Diana De Cicco on Sep 3, 2009
    Fall is the perfect time for hearty and flavorful potato dishes. Go beyond the soothing mashed potatoes and steamy baked potatoes,...
  15. Reuben sandwiches recipes
    By Diana De Cicco on Aug 22, 2009
    A warm and toasty Reuben sandwich is definitely one of the most sublime comfort foods you can sink your teeth into. Rye bread piled...
  16. Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches
    By Diana De Cicco on Aug 19, 2009
    A traditional Vietnamese lunch often consists of a banh mi, a baguette like sandwich piled high with vegetables, meat and a...
  17. Greek cheese appetizers
    By Diana De Cicco on Aug 19, 2009
    If you’re in the mood for a cheese appetizer this summer but don’t want anything too heavy, Greek cheeses are a perfect nibble....
  18. The joy of pickling
    By Jennifer Perillo on Aug 14, 2009
    Are you one of the almost 10 million new home gardeners that got digging in the backyard this year? After you’re done grilling,...
  19. National Panini Month
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 13, 2009
    Don’t you love the toasty bread and seemingly unreplicable fillings of restaurant panini? Those mouthwatering crisp, tender hot...
  20. Philly cheesesteak recipes
    By Diana De Cicco on Aug 12, 2009
    Philly-style cheesesteaks with tender meat and gooey cheese sauce make a delicious and simple dinner. They don’t even have to be...

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