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Classic crab cakes get spring sprucing

To help get us in the mood for spring, we’ve given a seasonal makeover to the classic crab cake. We started by adding the fresh flavor of shredded zucchini. It melts into the bold...

DATE: Mar 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

A Valentine’s meal that’s sweet even before dessert

Why wait for dessert to give your Valentine’s Day dinner a sweet touch? We’ve created a delicious savory dinner that has a sweet side thanks to a touch of honey. Start with homema...

DATE: Feb 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Tex-Mex meets classic comfort for Super Bowl

Most classic Super Bowl party grub generally can be classified one of two ways – spicy Tex-Mex or basic comfort. And because there’s already a lot of crossover between those categories, we d...

DATE: Jan 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Potatoes put a twist on dip

Everybody seems enraptured by seven-layer dip. And not that it’s bad, but it’s been done. And done again. And again. So for this year’s Super Bowl party, why not freshen it up a b...

DATE: Jan 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Food

Ditch a formal dinner for apps

Not up to putting on a formal dinner party for New Year’s Eve? Can’t blame you. And who cares? Most people would prefer the more casual atmosphere of lots of appetizer-sized nibbles, anyway....

DATE: Dec 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

A pitcher-style margarita perfect for the holidays

Want to take the fun out of hosting a holiday party? Spend the whole evening playing bartender. As festive as it is to offer a delicious cocktail at your party, picking the right ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

A tropical holiday treat

Face it – the dark days of winter may bring the holidays, but they also bring a longing for warmer, sunnier weather. So we decided to give a tropical makeover to a classic cookie – the macar...

DATE: Nov 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Beets, garlic put fresh spin on a Thanksgiving staple

Roasted squash is so been-there-done-that. Not that it isn’t delicious. But how many times can you get excited by tossing butternut chunks in oil and seasonings, then roasting? St...

DATE: Nov 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Pulled pork makes friends with soba noodle soup

We tend to associate pulled pork with Southern-style barbecue. But for this hearty fall soup, we decided to take our favorite moist and tender pork in a decidedly Japanese direction. ...

DATE: Sep 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

A hearty, have-it-your-way squash bisque

There is something so perfect, so satisfying about a bowl of warm squash bisque on a cool fall evening. And it is such a versatile dish, it is easily doctored in so many ways. Usi...

DATE: Sep 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

In a pickle? These beans are ready in 30 minutes

Everyone loves a good homemade pickle. But not everyone loves to break out the canning equipment for the occasion. But these pickles come together so quickly, they’ll be ready to ...

DATE: Aug 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Three fresh takes on humble chicken breast

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are literally THE white meat of the meat world. They are a great lean protein, quick and easy to prepare, freeze well, and take to just about any flavor or...

DATE: Aug 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food