METRO — Holiday hosting is a fun way to welcome loved ones. Opportunities to host abound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, and savvy hosts know how useful an expansive culinary repertoire can be during a time of year when it’s common to enjoy home cooked meals with loved ...
November is here and it’s time to begin the annual culinary countdown to Thanksgiving. As usual, I’d like to begin with dessert. When company’s coming and dessert has to be extra-special, an impressive cheesecake comes to mind. I like to go the cheesecake route because I can bake it days ahead and chill, or freeze, freeing up precious time for the rest of the meal. Let’s start with pumpkin cheesecake. The version below has a buttery shortbread crust and the addition of toffee chips to the filling adds extra richness and flavor. A snowy sour cream layer drizzled with caramel ...
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Americans are consuming more protein than ever. A 2025 Cargill study found that 61% of Americans boosted their protein intake over the past year, and Google Trends shows search interest for high-protein diets at an all-time high, just in time for a holiday built around turkey and abundance. As protein trends influence everyday cooking, Thanksgiving menus evolve. More hosts add protein-rich dishes and smart swaps to create balanced meals. Modifying side dishes and rethinking appetizers can help people create a more balanced Thanksgiving meal. Add a second protein Turkey is still the ...
Family Features — Crafting cozy crowd-pleasers is a must for hosting — especially during the cooler fall months. Give your crowd something to celebrate, regardless of the occasion, with comforting sides and appetizers that warm loved ones from the inside-out. Always a healthy snack, ...
This Friday is Halloween and whether you’re planning a full-blown party or just want to make the evening special for a few favorite ghouls and ghosts you’ve got to create a few creepy treats — just for the fun of it. After an evening of walking the streets, the zombies are sure to be dying of thirst. Treat them to a glass of Wormy Punch, a frothy mix of pineapple juice, lemon-lime soda and orange sherbet. Gummy worms slithering over the sides of the punch bowl add creepiness. Kids love hot dogs so a batch of Mummy Dogs (wieners wrapped in cheese and crescent dough strips with ...
