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Meatloaf: Less fat, more fancy

Lately I’ve been craving meatloaf. Like the leaves on the trees knowing when to turn, I believe that my body knows when to want comfort food. I think it has something to do with fat storage for the cold winter months, although I have no problem storing fat in the summer either. Speaking ...

A tempting dinner with endless toppings

FAMILY FEATURES — Cheese and sour cream, cilantro and guacamole, lettuce and salsa - the combinations are nearly endless with these make-at-home Taco Cups. You can save time in the kitchen and room on your plate for dips, salsa and sides, making them a perfect fit for weeknight dinners with ...

Put those pumpkins to good use this fall

(Editor’s Note: This recipe was submitted to us by Helen Prien. Thank you Helen for sharing this recipe with our readers!) Do you hate to see all the wasted pumpkin after Halloween? While I lost my mom’s original recipe, this one is close. Great at fall holiday dinners and as ...

Warm-up with apple cider

When I think of fall one of the first things that comes to mind is a steaming cup of apple cider, made spicy and aromatic with cinnamon sticks, cloves and a hint of nutmeg. But it doesn’t end there. I also think about substituting cider for the broth in some of my favorite fall recipes. One recipe in particular is a hearty stew chock-full of tender beef or pork, potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery simmered, not in chicken broth, but in seasoned apple cider. For an easy dessert, Apple Cider Upside-Down Cake is a small cake with big flavor. Cider in the batter, and apples, raisins ...

Tackle game day gatherings with seven superstar dishes

Family Features — Creating a winning game day gathering means good times with fans of your favorite team, but it starts with a game plan that includes delicious appetizers, snacks and finger foods to make pregame, halftime and postgame the highlight of the party. Start with a star ...