http://www.sheknows.com/authors/diana-de-cicco/articles Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/819448/Candy-Apple-Recipes Candy apples are a traditional fall treat, but even the classics can benefit from an update. Make creative candy apples with your kids for a festive and healthy snack. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/819448/Candy-Apple-Recipes Diana De Cicco Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:02:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/819276/Thanksgiving-Stuffing-Recipes Stuffing is one of the most traditional Thanksgiving dishes, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Update your classic stuffing recipe to make it one of the most popular dishes at the Thanksgiving table. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/819276/Thanksgiving-Stuffing-Recipes Diana De Cicco Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/819203/Homemade-Pizza-Recipes Pizza is traditionally an Italian dish, but it can have lots of toppings inspired from many different global cuisines. As the weather gets colder, making homemade pizza with creative toppings is the perfect weekend activity for the family. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/819203/Homemade-Pizza-Recipes Diana De Cicco Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:38:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/819123/Thanksgiving-Wines In many homes, Thanksgiving is mostly about the food, but you can enhance the experience by pairing wine with each course. Serve a few festive wines with your Thanksgiving meal that will taste delicious paired with turkey, potatoes, and all the trimmings. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/819123/Thanksgiving-Wines Diana De Cicco Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:02:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818711/World-Series-Party The World Series will be starting in just a few days and no matter who you are rooting for, it’s a fun time to get your family and friends together to enjoy great food, great drinks and, of course, watch every exciting minute of the games. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818711/World-Series-Party Diana De Cicco Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:23:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818710/Spooky-Halloween-Treats If you are hosting a scary Halloween party and want to serve up some frightful treats, read on for delicious Halloween recipes that will have your guests howling for more. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818710/Spooky-Halloween-Treats Diana De Cicco Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:46:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818709/Chestnut-Recipes Chestnut season has arrived and that means roasting them in the oven or over the fire. But there are also tons of other ways to enjoy chestnuts, both savory and sweet. Read on for tips on selecting and preparing one of fall’s best treats. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818709/Chestnut-Recipes Diana De Cicco Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818456/Oyster-recipes September marks the beginning of oyster season, which runs all winter long through April. During this time, oysters are at their peak of flavor and, although perfect when eaten raw, are also delicious when prepared a variety of other ways—like fried or baked—so grab some friends and get to shucking. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818456/Oyster-recipes Diana De Cicco Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:48:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818449/In-season-vegetables-brussels-sprouts Brussels sprouts have been getting a bad rap for years, but truth be told, they are a really delicious vegetable and they are good for you. Brussels sprouts are in season during the fall, so now is the time to try them and to love them. Here are some delicious Brussels sprouts recipes to help get you started. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818449/In-season-vegetables-brussels-sprouts Diana De Cicco Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:23:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818447/Tailgating-recipes Football season is finally back and, whether you are going to the game or rooting your team on from home, try some of these delicious tailgating recipes that make plain old burgers and wings seem passé. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818447/Tailgating-recipes Diana De Cicco Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:02:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818445/Mezcal-Cocktails If you drink tequila in cocktails, shots, or on the rocks, then you will probably enjoy trying a newly popular cousin of tequila, mezcal. In fact, you have been drinking mezcal all along. Try these fun and interesting cocktails with mezcal and enjoy the full flavor. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818445/Mezcal-Cocktails Diana De Cicco Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818444/Oktoberfest-Beers October is one of the best months for beer because many breweries release Oktoberfest styles. Oktoberfest beers are typically dark in color and mildly hoppy. These beers are only available a short while, so get them while they last! Here are 5 Oktoberfest beers you have to try. Prost! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818444/Oktoberfest-Beers Diana De Cicco Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818443/Halloween-Cocktails Whether you are young or old, Halloween is a fun holiday. However, if trick-or-treating just isn’t your thing, you can still indulge in festive holiday candy. Shake up a few spooky candy-themed Halloween cocktails and enjoy an adult-friendly Halloween! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818443/Halloween-Cocktails Diana De Cicco Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818435/cancer-fighting-fruits-and-vegetables We all know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for your health, but we may not know exactly what to eat to help prevent cancer. There are tons of fruits and vegetables with cancer-preventing qualities, so eat up. Just remember to continue to take care of yourself in other ways because healthy eating is only part of the equation. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818435/cancer-fighting-fruits-and-vegetables Diana De Cicco Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818433/Pumpkin-Recipes If you have begun to see pumpkins of all sizes at your local farmers’ market but aren’t sure what to do with them besides decorations and pumpkin pie then you’re in luck! Read on for tips on how to create delicious and satisfying savory pumpkin dishes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818433/Pumpkin-Recipes Diana De Cicco Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/817574/Tri-Tip-Beef-Recipes Making beef for a family dinner can get expensive. But with tri-tip, an often underused cut of beef, you can prepare inexpensive beef dinners that are full of flavor and won’t take a lot of time to cook. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/817574/Tri-Tip-Beef-Recipes Diana De Cicco Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/817573/Retro-Hors-d-oeuvres If you're hosting a cocktail party, take a page out of a cookbook from the ‘50s and serve some updated retro appetizers that your guests will find delightful and would make any housewife proud. Pearls and high heels in the kitchen optional. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/817573/Retro-Hors-d-oeuvres Diana De Cicco Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:48:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/817343/Beet-Recipes If your only memories of beets are those red, canned, jelly like vegetables, then read on for more appetizing and yummy beet recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/817343/Beet-Recipes Diana De Cicco Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:42:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/817342/Mexican-Independence-Day-Recipes Many people think Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexican independence, but really, Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 15th and 16th. So this year, celebrate with a Mexican style fiesta with fabulous Mexican cocktails and these traditional Mexican recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/817342/Mexican-Independence-Day-Recipes Diana De Cicco Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:36:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/817340/Healthy-Fall-Desserts Instead of packing in the calories, enjoy one of these delicious low-calorie, healthy desserts perfect for fall. Prepare these fall-inspired healthy desserts to satisfy your cool weather sweet tooth without breaking your diet. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/817340/Healthy-Fall-Desserts Diana De Cicco