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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 ...

Your vintage cookbook collection may be worth more than you know

Fox Business reports that a signed first edition cookbook by James Beard was recently listed for $1,200. A tattered spiral-bound collection of church recipes or a first edition of Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" might look like ordinary kitchen bookshelf fare. Yet in today's collecting world, both could fetch surprising sums at auction or online. Long overlooked on dusty shelves, vintage cookbooks are enjoying a revival. Collectors, food lovers and nostalgia seekers drive prices higher, turning once-humble recipe guides into coveted cultural artifacts. For some ...

Soup is a favorite on chilly days

METRO — Cooler temperatures are on the horizon, which means soups will be back on the menu in full force. A filling soup can be the ideal meal when the mercury drops, particularly when it incorporates fall flavors and ingredients. This “Hearty Sweet Potato Soup” was inspired by Ethiopian spices and it incorporates layers of flavor with a base of earthy sweet potatoes. It’s thick enough to be a meal, and pairs well with fresh, crunchy bread. Try it, courtesy of “Rainbow Bowls” (Sourcebooks) by Niki Webster. Hearty Sweet Potato Soup Serves 2 to 4 1 red onion, roughly ...

Warm up with chili

Now that it is officially fall, and the threat of frost is imminent, it’s time to break out the soup pot. I’m considering a big batch of spicy chili to warm me up on the first cold day. There are so many ways to prepare chili and that’s what I love about it. It can be made with any ...

Think Inside the Bowl: Quick ideas for busy season meals

FAMILY FEATURES — When life gets hectic, eating well can get pushed to the bottom of your to-do list. A go-to meal option due to their simplicity, versatility and nutritional benefits, rice bowls provide a convenient and satisfying solution for parents, students and busy professionals ...