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Slow cook some spicy wings for the big game

METRO — The games garner the bulk of fans’ attention when football season kicks off each year at the end of summer. While the exciting action on the gridiron is a cause for celebration among millions of football fans, the food enjoyed during game day provides much to look forward to as well. Certain foods have become part and parcel of watching a particular sport. For example, who can attend a baseball game and resist the temptation to indulge in a hot dog? For football fans, chicken wings are the go-to game day dish. There’s no shortage of ways to prepare chicken wings, but fans ...

More slow- cooker ideas for busy days

It seems that not that long ago I shared a column featuring slow-cooker meals. In fact, over the years I’ve done a few. That’s because I understand the daunting task of preparing hot nutritious meals for the family, especially when school-aged children are involved in sports and other afterschool activities. When everyone is on a different schedule, a slow-cooker takes the guesswork out of dinnertime — it’s anytime. Add these easy and delicious slow-cooker recipes to your collection and I guarantee you will make them often. Italian Pot Roast 8-ounces sliced fresh ...

There’s no butter in apple butter, but it spreads deliciously

For me, it’s just not fall unless there is at least one apple picking outing. It’s been a family tradition since I was little — even though I actually fell out of an apple tree and broke my leg when I was 5. It wasn’t the tree’s fault. And we never bring home a normal amount of ...

Cinnamon rolls with chili? Shocking fall food combos Americans love

Can you handle fall’s most bizarre flavors? From pumpkin spice tacos to cinnamon rolls and chili, these unusual combinations push the boundaries of taste. Find out if you’ll be craving more or steering clear of these wild pairings. Why do we like trying unusual food ...

Bring rich, warm complexity to lentils with Ethiopian spices

Lentils may not have the most exciting reputation, but when cooked well and seasoned properly, they can be transformed into a comforting and rich supper in just half an hour. In this recipe from our cookbook “Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every Day of the Year,” we ...

Nourish Family connections with every bite

FAMILY FEATURES — Dine together, shine together. Weekly sit-down meals with family can reduce stress, boost self-esteem and make everyone feel more connected — all while sharing delicious, healthy and easy-to-prepare food. Give your family the opportunity to refuel and reconnect each week with recipes that bring everyone together. Whether it’s 10 people or two, research shows that those who enjoy frequent meals with others, particularly parents with their children, have better social and emotional well-being, according to the American Heart Association. Enjoying great ...