Food fit for a New Year

New Year’s Eve is more than the last day of the year—it also comes near the end of the holiday season. Whether you are tempted to hold one more party for friends and family or you are a guest wanting to bring something, consider the delicious simplicity of finger foods. 

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Six-Cheese Crostini [...]

Start Christmas off right

Between gifts, gathering family together, and visiting friends, Christmas can be a hectic day. Starting it out with a hearty breakfast gives your family fuel for the day and gives you time to reflect on the holiday over a special breakfast.
These casseroles take some of the pressure off, as you assemble them the night before [...]

Enjoy the taste of eggnog

Some people love eggnog and some people hate it, but there are others who fear it. Traditional eggnog is made with raw eggs, so it isn’t surprising that some people are afraid of food-borne illnesses. But store-bought eggnog usually is pasteurized, which makes it safe. Using pasteurized eggnog alone or as an ingredient in a [...]

Host a cookie exchange

An assortment of homemade cookies is great to serve at gatherings or to give as gifts. To make the baking task easier, invite friends to come over with one batch of cookie dough already made, some of their favorite recipes, extra baking sheets, and various ingredients. Start in the morning, and by early afternoon you [...]