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Higher protein options offer a modern take on Thanksgiving classics

Americans are consuming more protein than ever. A 2025 Cargill study found that 61% of Americans boosted their protein intake over the past year, and Google Trends shows search interest for high-protein diets at an all-time high, just in time for a holiday built around turkey and abundance. As protein trends influence everyday cooking, Thanksgiving menus evolve. More hosts add protein-rich dishes and smart swaps to create balanced meals. Modifying side dishes and rethinking appetizers can help people create a more balanced Thanksgiving meal. Add a second protein Turkey is still the ...

Fall into fresh ideas for autumn entertaining

Family Features — Crafting cozy crowd-pleasers is a must for hosting — especially during the cooler fall months. Give your crowd something to celebrate, regardless of the occasion, with comforting sides and appetizers that warm loved ones from the inside-out. Always a healthy snack, ...

Halloween: All treats, no tricks

This Friday is Halloween and whether you’re planning a full-blown party or just want to make the evening special for a few favorite ghouls and ghosts you’ve got to create a few creepy treats — just for the fun of it. After an evening of walking the streets, the zombies are sure to be dying of thirst. Treat them to a glass of Wormy Punch, a frothy mix of pineapple juice, lemon-lime soda and orange sherbet. Gummy worms slithering over the sides of the punch bowl add creepiness. Kids love hot dogs so a batch of Mummy Dogs (wieners wrapped in cheese and crescent dough strips with ...

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,” ...