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Vegetable soup, three ways

It’s that time of year when many are cleaning out their freezers making room for the rewards of a successful hunt for wild game. If during that cleaning frenzy you come across a bag of frozen mixed vegetables hiding behind a roast, make a batch of hot and hearty vegetable soup. And whether you choose to make your soup on the slow, or prefer quick, or quickest, I’ve got options for you. The recipe for Old-fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup has been in my family since before there was me. The soup, loaded with beef (or venison), cabbage, vegetables, and some creamed corn for a touch of ...

Candy corn conflict! The Halloween treat that divides us

Love it or hate it, candy corn is a Halloween staple. Some people can’t resist candy corn’s super-sweet taste, while others think it’s too artificial and sugary. Whether you’re a fan or a skeptic, there’s no denying that this tiny, tri-colored treat has a fascinating history that goes beyond mere snacking. There’s a little in-between when it comes to this iconic Halloween candy. The great candy corn debate gets people fired up at parties and sparks social media discussion. It’s like the pineapple-on-pizza argument but with candy. Candy corn’s unique texture and flavor ...

Toasted oats add flavor and crunch to hearty maple scones

Scones are a traditional British and Irish baked good, with a tender crumb that’s somewhere between a quick bread and a biscuit. To give these hearty scones a deep, sweet flavor with amplified nuttiness and texture, we bake our oats with maple syrup for a toasty, granola-like crunch. In ...

With this salmon piccata, the fish sings in butter, lemon and capers

Here’s how to make salmon sing: Pair it with butter, lemon and capers in a move that’s genius in its simplicity. Husband-and-wife food bloggers and podcasters Sonja and Alex Overhiser swap fish for chicken in this classic Italian American dish, making it (dare we say?) even more ...

Celebrate cozy season with a creamy, comforting meal

Family Features — A snug sweater, a crackling fire and a meal that warms you from the inside out are perfect ways to spend a cool autumn evening with the people you love. Gather around the table for a hearty meal featuring some of the most comforting flavors of fall — pumpkin, apple and cinnamon — plus a special ingredient: pierogies. Found in the frozen food aisle, Mrs. T’s Pierogies are stuffed with creamy mashed potatoes, cheesy goodness and other big, bold flavors — a comforting addition to this Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Mini Pierogies. Available in 13 flavors, ...

Cozy up with sweet and spicy cookies

With Halloween right around the corner, I’ve been thinking about what cookies to bake as a treat for the neighborhood kids, and their parents, when they come trick or treating. Fresh-baked cookies accompanied by a cup of warm apple cider sounds cozy on a chilly evening, doesn’t it? Spicing up fall baked goods with the addition of cinnamon, ginger and cloves (the baking trinity) is just the ticket for warm and comforting sweet treats, not to mention the heavenly aroma as they bake. Why spend a lot of money on pumpkin spice scented candles when cookies can do the job better, and ...