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The 9 best cheeses to use in mac and cheese

Instant mac and cheese might pass the test for as a college dorm room quick fix, but everyone knows that nothing beats the homemade stuff. At its best, the real deal — made from scratch — can truly transcend you to a carb-loving comfort food heaven. Whether it’s baked into...
What’s the difference between stock and broth?

For most of my cooking life, I thought “stock” and “broth” were just two different terms for the same thing. (Perhaps one was old timey and the other new age.) I didn’t really think much about those savory meat-flavored liquids beyond the occasion I wanted to make soup. But as...
Nutty, cookie crust makes a better pumpkin pie

How do you make the classic pumpkin pie even better? Replace your basic pie crust with this delicious pecan sandy cookie crust instead. Pecan candies bring a delicious buttery, nutty goodness to everyone’s all-time favorite holiday pie. The unexpected twist adds some mild fun without upsetting the pumpkin pie purists....
12 fun facts you never knew about pumpkins

Nothing says autumn more than a beautiful, orange pumpkin, but this most beloved symbol of fall is hiding some fun little secrets. Think you know everything there is to know about these great big gourds? Here are 12 fun facts about pumpkins: 1. Pumpkins are fruits, not vegetables Fruits are...
Mistakes to avoid when cooking potatoes

Potato problems? Potatoes may seem basic, but there are a lot of ways to mess them up. Whether they come out partly raw, mushy or generally flavorless, the good news is there is usually a simple solution. Read on and see what you might do differently next time to achieve...
Make your own applesauce … in a slow cooker

October is National Apple Month, but we don’t need an official title to tell us that. Apples are everywhere — grocery stores, local shops, farmers markets. I’ve seen whole bushels for sale for just $6. They’re probably piling up in your fridge drawer by this point, and you may be...
Football whoopie pies a total touchdown for game day

Football season is officially underway, so bring on the weekly goodies! These football-shaped whoopie pies will score points for being delicious as well as adorable. They’ll be the MVP of your tailgating table. (Note: If you’re making these in the off season, or if you’re short on time, you can,...
Ease into fall with this pumpkin twist on classic stuffed shells

The best thing about fall? The food, of course! While summer is the season for fresh fruit and farmers markets, fall is time for casseroles, slow cookers and delicious comfort foods. Which takes me to my latest recipe … We had two days of fall-like weather last week and already...
Kick off football season with Meatball Sub on a Stick

This Meatball Sub on a Stick recipe is a fun take on an old classic. It’s perfect as dinner, an appetizer, or as a game day snack. You can make this recipe your own by making mini meatballs from your own family recipe, or if you’re all about speed, stock...
10 things you never knew about Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte

Forget about falling leaves, cozy sweaters and football games, the official signal of fall has arguably become the arrival of the Pumpkin Spice Latte to Starbucks menus nationwide. But before you take a sip of your first PSL this season, here are 10 fun facts you need to know about...
What’s the difference between shrimp and prawn?

Shrimp might be the darling of coastal kitchens but they can be found on menus just about anywhere. Whether it’s shrimp tacos, shrimp scampi or shrimp cocktail, Americans love these delicious little crustaceans every year. But are we always sure what we’re eating? Come to think of it, maybe our...
Easy chicken parmesan is a perfect weeknight dinner

Chicken Parmesan is a family favorite. It’s a classic dish that takes pan fried chicken breasts then tops them with tomato sauce and smothers them in cheese before baking. What comes out is deliciously golden brown and bubbly — what’s not to love? This chicken Parmesan recipe — with its...
7 reasons you should eat more cherries

When you eat cherries, you can enjoy so much more than just their delicious sweet taste. Yes, they’re the perfect quick snack — just rinse and go — but those little cherries are loaded with big health benefits, too. Here are seven good reasons to start snacking on this superfood...
Bruschetta Pasta Salad is summer in a bowl

If you had to describe summer in one bite, it would probably be something cool and refreshing. It would definitely be loaded with the flavors of juicy, local tomatoes and fresh, fragrant basil. It would be easy to make and light to eat. It would be this pasta salad. You...
12 tips for making the best pesto

Pesto is a simple and delicious summer staple. Without it, think of all the basil that would go to waste! But the trouble with this sauce is that it doesn’t always go so well. Here are 12 tips for how you can make your most perfect pesto. 1. Clean your...
10 unusual fruits you’ve probably never tried before

You’ve been eating fruit since you were a kid. Strawberries, apples, grapes — you know the usual suspects. But you can go beyond the banana and find a whole new world of sweet, fibrous fruits out there. Because of their known health benefits, fruits are popular around the world. Many...

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