Tips for going nuts with your holiday recipes this year Whether you're roasting them over an open fire or cooking them into your holiday favorites, nuts can be used to enhance almost any recipe. You'd be hard-pressed to find an ingredient with more vers...
Tips to enhance holiday meals with flavor Thanksgiving and Christmas meals often incorporate a lot of traditional foods and flavors, which as a host, may become a bit boring. But when you have friends and family visiting for several days, ...
Innovation is key to America's breadbasket The holiday season is a good time to recognize the important contribution of America's farmers to our quality of life. Agriculture is a tough business. Yet according to the U.S. Department of Agric...
Food gifts top the list this holiday season When it comes to shopping for holiday gifts, the options are unlimited. From new clothes to electronics to home decor, you can shop forever trying to find just the perfect gift. If your gift list i...
Break some rules and have fun with holiday entertaining Each year you spend countless hours in the kitchen, slaving over a hot stove while your guests enjoy themselves in the next room. Imagine if you could spend more time with them, sharing stories and...
Delicious uses for holiday leftovers Every year, we face the same question after large holiday dinners: What to do with all the leftovers? Here are some simple yet unique ideas that will have you enjoying leftovers after every holiday...
Sweet potatoes still top spud in top food trends Sweet potato consumption rose nearly 10 percent since the year 2000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And as more restaurants tout sweet potato options on their menus, at-home chefs...
Cranberries are good for much more than just sauce Cooler weather brings on cravings for hearty, delicious meals featuring the flavors of the fall harvest. One of these traditional autumn flavors is so versatile that it is used in breakfast, entree...
From patch to table: the many uses of a pumpkin While pumpkins are most often associated with holiday pies, don't underestimate this favorite of the squash and gourd family. Not only is the mighty pumpkin delicious, but it is also quite the mult...