Deluxe Corn Bread Casserole
Deluxe corn bread casserole falls somewhere between really moist corn bread and a cheesy spoonbread. The casserole starts with a box mix, so you can make this side dish in no time flat. Kids and adults [more…]
Candy Making: Cooking Up Caramels
The joy of biting into a piece of candy with that rich caramel flavor is such a pleasure. How many people have gone through a box of chocolates, biting pieces trying to find that caramel center? Maybe [more…]
Simple Solutions for Slow Cooker Dilemmas
Slow cookers are relatively easy to use. With no moving parts, they break or malfunction much less frequently than other appliances do. Nevertheless, things can go wrong, whether it's user error or operational [more…]
Simple Side Dish: Scalloped Potatoes for a Crowd
Scalloped potatoes are standard side-dish fare, and we don't reinvent the wheel here, because the traditional dish is very tasty. However, this recipe yields enough for a crowd. [more…]
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake Bites
This very rich and very creamy dessert is perfect for a crowd event. Cheesecake itself symbolizes holiday fun, but this recipe is great year-round. Because they're bite size, they're easy to serve — a [more…]
Quick and Simple Recipes for Leftover Turkey
A beautifully roasted turkey is often the centerpiece of a holiday or celebratory meal, and turkey sandwiches are inevitable — or are they? If you're looking for different ways to serve leftover turkey [more…]
Candy Making Essential: Thermometers
Thermometers are extremely important in the candy-making process because slight variances in temperature can make the difference between a successful batch of candy and one that's inedible. Two essential [more…]
Measuring and Sifting Basics for Cookie-Making
In regular cooking, you can get away with adding a pinch of this and some of that. But in cookie baking, it's important to pay attention to the quantities of ingredients that each recipe calls for. If [more…]
Candy Making: Nutty Butter Crunch
A butter crunch (also known as a butter crisp) is a crunchy confection that you cook to at least 290 degrees F. This candy is similar to toffee (a crispy confection that contains a lot of butter and sugar [more…]
Snow Blower: A Drink to Drift Into
Regardless of the history or origin, punches of all kinds are an expected beverage at many of today's social gatherings. Whether you're an aspiring bartender or just someone who wants to be a good host [more…]
Go for Gluten-Free Cranberry Nut Bread
You will love the texture and the flavor of this delicious bread that you make in your bread machine. Take it with pride to any gathering, whether it's a meeting of people who can't eat gluten or a holiday [more…]
Bountiful Fruitcake
Fruitcakes have come a long way since their origin. No more picking the funny red things out of your slice of fruitcake. More dried fruits (including dried melon) and nuts are available than ever before [more…]
Sharing the Abundance
As Americans gather to celebrate holidays with family and friends, it's a good time to remember the needs of the hungry around the world. One organization that has been addressing world hunger and its [more…]
Roasting and Carving a Turkey with Ease
Roasting a turkey is part art and part science. Certain rules apply, but then again, the experience seems to differ every time and can become largely a matter of individual style. In this recipe, the stuffing [more…]
Make Meals Memorable with a Great Ambiance
Make any meal memorable by improving the ambiance with music, lights, or decorations. Appealing surroundings make any meal taste better, whether dining alone, throwing a party, or cooking for the family [more…]
Budget-Smart Halloween Costumes and Treats
Halloween doesn't have to scare the daylights out of your budget. Have a happy Halloween with these cost-saving tips for costumes and treats. [more…]
How Much to Cook Up to Serve for Thanksgiving Dinner
Nothing is worse than cooking Thanksgiving dinner and running out of food. It is important to err on the side of excess while sticking to your budget.
There is no exact formula for cooking for a crowd, [more…]
How to Choose Thanksgiving Appetizers and Sides
Once you have your Thanksgiving dinner budget set and know roughly how many people you will be serving, it’s time to determine what to serve with that turkey. Plan on appetizers, sides, salads, breads, [more…]
Planning Drinks to Serve with Thanksgiving Dinner
If you are serving dinner to a Thanksgiving crowd you will need to include room in your budget for drinks. Plan on offering hot and cold drinks and always be sure to offer water. And don’t forget to have [more…]
Foods You Can Prepare before Thanksgiving
Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is a big endeavor, but you can take a lot of the stress out of the holiday by preparing some foods in advance. Take some time to go over your menu and determine which ones you [more…]
Planning Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget
Cooking Thanksgiving dinner for a crowd can be expensive, so it’s important that you start out with a firm look at your budget. If you’re the one making Thanksgiving dinner, ask yourself the following [more…]
Foods You Can Prepare before Thanksgiving
Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is a big endeavor, but you can take a lot of the stress out of the holiday by preparing some foods in advance. Take some time to go over your menu and determine which ones you [more…]
Ten Ways to Prepare a Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner
Cooking for a crowd on Thanksgiving is always a little stressful. But with a little planning, your Thanksgiving dinner will arrive on the table without incident. Keep these tips in mind to run a smooth [more…]
Adding Visual Appeal to Your Thanksgiving Meal
You’ve worked hard deciding what foods to serve on Thanksgiving and have chosen the finest ingredients. On Thanksgiving Day, why not create some visual impact with the food you’re going to serve? Here [more…]
Ten Tips for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Even the cook should get to enjoy Thanksgiving. Follow these tips to help take the stress out of getting ready to cook a Thanksgiving meal. [more…]
