Warm up with stew

Few things warm up a cool night like a hot bowl of soup or stew. What makes one different from the other is up for debate, but generally stew ingredients are cut into larger chunks and its liquid is thicker.

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Potato Chicken Stew

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1 cup chopped onions

4 cups cooked, [...]

Make traditional treats for Halloween

It’s fun to shop for candy wrapped in Halloween colors and designs, but sometimes these store-bought sweets get more attention than traditional treats. But tradition treats still are a wonderful addition to any party or Halloween celebration.
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Caramel Apples
6 Granny Smith apples
6 wooden sticks
1 14-ounce package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
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Beef up dinner with meatloaf

Meatloaf is not only comfort food for many, but it’s a versatile entrée that can be made with a variety of seasonings.

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Glazed Meatloaf

1/2 cup ketchup

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup lemon juice, divided

1 teaspoon mustard powder

2 pounds ground beef

3 slices bread, broken up into small pieces

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 egg, beaten

1 teaspoon [...]

Put squash on the side

Winter squash brings up images of Thanksgiving and hearty winter meals to many of us. But these tasty and healthy vegetables are versatile enough to deserve a place on the table more often. With just a little seasoning, your squash will add variety and color to your cool-weather meals, as well as iron, riboflavin, and [...]

Celebrate Oktoberfest with food

When Oktoberfest rolls around, most people think of the specialty beers that appear in stores—darker and stronger and perfect for cooler fall weather. But Oktoberfest is about more than just beverages. Celebrators often enjoy large quantities of food, from sausage and sauerkraut to more traditional German fare. 

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German Leek and Potato Soup

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