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Kitchen & Cooking Tips

What to do with leftover Christmas dinner supplies

Because we only cook a huge Christmas feast once a year, we are often left with a whole bunch of kitchen tools and cooking...

Kitchen and dining

Real women share: My favorite life-simplifying appliance

What would our lives be like without the modern conveniences of handy kitchen gadgets? Real women chime in on their favorite,...

Food & Recipes

Celebrate the life and food of Julia Child

Many have been celebrating what would have been Julia Child’s 100th birthday on Aug. 15. Join the celebration for the chef who...

Budget Cooking

Tiny kitchen, big problems

Tired of never having the right tools to make that perfect meal? Well, settle for microwave dinners no longer! Here are seven tricks...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to roast vegetables

For a crispy, delicious side dish that’s also packed with nutrients, consider roasting up a pan of vegetables. Your kids will love...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to roast a turkey

Roasting a turkey isn’t as complicated as some people would have you believe. While it does take time and planning, the actual...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to make chicken stock

If you’re looking for ways to add flavor to your dishes while saving money at the store, consider making your own chicken stock. By...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to make a roux

Give your soups and sauces an especially smooth texture and nutty taste by mixing up a batch of roux. This flour-based thickening...

Home Safety

Home safety tips for the holiday season

Great food, drinks and hanging mistletoe are key elements of entertaining -- indulgence allowed -- but safety is too often...