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A magical dessert for Halloween gatherings

METRO — Sweet treats are on display come Halloween. People hosting Halloween parties or bringing items over to others’ homes for the holiday may need to scare up some new ideas for dessert. Chocolate never goes out of style and is right at home on Halloween. This recipe for “Black ...

Homemade candy can be a Halloween delight

METRO — Just in time for Halloween, hosts who want to put their candymaking skills to the test can offer guests the ultimate sweet treat. Homemade lollipops can be customized to any flavor or color, which makes them easy to match to any Halloween theme. Enjoy this recipe from “300 Best Homemade Candy Recipes” (Robert Rose) by Jane Sharrock. Lollipops Makes about 12 2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup light (white) corn syrup 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon food coloring of choice 1/2 teaspoon oil flavoring of choice 2 large baking sheets 2 quart heavy saucepan Candy ...

Whip up a classic fall treat

METRO — Halloween treats take center stage in October. What can be better this time of year than a fresh autumn apple coated in a sweet candy shell? This quintessential fall treat can make Halloween celebrations even more special. This recipe for “Old-Fashioned Caramel Apples,” ...

Serve a naturally sweet, flavorful fall pumpkin soup

Family Features — Cool, crisp fall evenings call for the warmth and comfort of a big bowl of soup, filled with the flavors of the season. This Sweet Pumpkin Soup offers a naturally sweetened and creamy fall staple. Crafted with canned pumpkin, carrots, celery, honey and a medley of ...

Find comfort in creamy, hearty family meals

Family Features — Simmering soups and comforting rice bowls offer easy, flavorful ways to warm up after a cold day — especially during busy weeknights when time is at a premium. Savor those precious seconds spent around the table rather than watching time escape in the kitchen with comfort food classics that don’t waste a moment. With solutions like Success Boil-in-Bag Pearl Couscous, a Mediterranean-style pasta that cooks in under 7 minutes, you can turn tried-and-true meals into instant favorites. Made with high-quality semolina wheat, it provides a nutty flavor that absorbs ...

Fried chicken from the comfort of home

Family Features — If frying chicken at home seems too daunting of a task, rest assured — these homemade Fried Chicken Tenders take the guesswork out of a comforting favorite. With buttery flavor and less mess, going out for fried chicken will be a thing of the past. To find more ways to bring your favorite flavors home, visit Culinary.net. Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4 Oil of choice, for frying 1/2 stick butter 2 eggs 2 cups milk 3 pounds chicken breast, cut into strips 2 cups flour 1/4 cup barbecue seasoning of ...