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The Wind is Blowing, the Snow May be Falling, But Here's Some Food to Keep You Warm

Comfort food can help you through the cold weather. Among the tummy warmers: Chicken pot pies and harvest chili.

Raise a Festive Glass!

The decorative aspect of drinks can be overlooked in the hustle and bustle of seasonal entertaining.
But you can be wonderfully creative, even ornamental, with cocktails
and punches that are showy as well as tasty.

Beyond Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkins are good for more than just carving or pastry. As members of the gourd family, they and their seeds can be used to make soup, pasta, salad and, to top off a meal, the national dessert of Spain: flan.

Keep the Festival Going With "Do Ahead" Food

The fall festivals offer an opportunity to cook with fresh produce, wine and beer. Here with, some recipes that you can prepare in advance.

Fun Finger Foods from the Grill

Come on over! It’s grilling time! Roll up your sleeves and grab some finger foods from the grill.

Mom's Secret Heirloom Dishes Revealed

When we think about our childhood, one memory that we often conjure up is that of family mealtime.

Four Chefs' Specialties

Michael Gettier, of Antrim 1844; Darrick Granai, of Baldwins' Station; Dean Winning, of the Mt. Airy Tavern, and John Mandato, of Greenmount Station, offer outstanding recipes.

Christmas Cookies & What To Do With Them

Chocolate Gingersnap CookiesDerived from the Dutch word koekje, and known as biscuits in England and biscotti in Italy, cookies can be traced back some 2,700 years ago, to ancient Persia. Centuries later, there seems to be no end to the variety of c...

A Relaxed Thanksgiving With a French Twist

Tired of the dried out turkey and same old side dishes? Forget the stress of preparing Thanksgiving dinner in a day. This year, celebrate the holiday with a French twist. I was inspired to create this elegant holiday menu while traveling through the...

Fast, Easy and Healthy School Day Lunches and Dinners

After lazy summer days of al fresco dining, late breakfasts and casual dinners, the start of the school year brings with it the return of bus schedules, sports practices and homework — and the daily challenge of preparing healthy food to pack in t...