Homemade holiday cupcake ornaments can be given as delicious gifts or used as a festive holiday centerpiece. Make the holidays even sweeter this year by baking cupcakes that are as special as the people you bake them for. These beautiful Ornament Cupcakes make great gifts. Or you can use them as a centerpiece or even […]

 If you’re looking for tasty ways to mix up your holiday menu, try making room for rice. The nutrient-dense “energy food” is light on calories, has no saturated or trans fats and can provide a welcome change from pasta or potato side dishes. Plus, rice can be made in the microwave, freeing up space on […]

 A good entertainment plan that saves time and money is something to be truly thankful for. With the right plan, all that cooks will need to do on Thanksgiving Day is put dishes into the oven and remove them when they are done. A few hints from professional chef Jim Coleman can help you save […]

Knowing how to properly pack and ship baked and perishable goods will help keep all your favorite holiday treats fresh and delicious. Here are a few tips from the pack and ship experts at FedEx to help: • Place baked goods in a sturdy container and layer wax paper between the baked goods using crumpled […]

 Cookies have always been a sweet way to celebrate the holidays, and learning more about this holiday tradition can be a tasty idea. Many of today’s favorite Christmas cookies have been handed down from medieval European recipes. Dutch and German settlers brought cookie cutters, decorative molds and holiday decorations with them when they came to […]

 The first step in roasting a picture-perfect turkey, say the experts, is to start with a quality roaster. Here are some tips to help you choose one: • Avoid flimsy disposable roasters that can be unsafe and environmentally unfriendly. Instead, choose a Granite Ware roaster, which is very inexpensive, environmentally safe and will last a […]

 Serving a healthful, home-cooked meal during the holiday season is easier than you might imagine. In fact, cooking light and luscious meals is what the test kitchens at Cooking Light magazine specialize in. The kitchen crew has put together a cookbook, “Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast,” with 160 mouthwatering menus that are not only great […]

 There’s good news for holiday chefs: When the temperature drops, so too does the price of many premium cuts of meat, including steaks and chops. Lamb loin chops, also known as lamb T-bones, are a great example. Typically a warm-weather grilling item, the chops become less expensive during colder months when demand for lamb shanks, […]

 Christmas is just around the corner, and while there is no shortage of gift ideas for your kids, you would like to give them the gift of togetherness and find an activity to do as a family. There is nothing better than spending a few hours with your kids doing something you all enjoy. You […]

 For many, the Christmas holiday has evolved into nothing more than buying a bunch of gifts for a bunch of people and getting a bunch of gifts that cost a bunch of people a whole bunch of money. Gifts, gifts, gifts. Is that what this season is all about? There are many reasons to celebrate […]