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Homemade breads warm the body and soul

Brrr…I hope everyone is staying warm. On these chilly days my favorite pastime is hanging out in the kitchen preparing a steaming pot of soup or stew. To go with that soup, I enjoy making homemade bread. The process warms both body and soul and smells divine, too. For a hearty stew, old-fashioned biscuits are the perfect choice. Biscuits are easy and fun to make and perfect for sopping up the delicious gravy. Then again, Southwestern soups and chili call for a pan of slightly sweet, golden-brown cornbread slathered with plenty of butter. When serving a soup with a thinner broth, a ...

Honey, miso and soy create an umami-rich marinade for rich, meaty salmon

Traybakes are the ultimate in weeknight ease, but they often suffer from unexciting flavors and a lack of textural contrast. For a dinner that’s anything but lackluster, we lean on a trio of high-impact ingredients and add the vegetable and fish in stages, so everything comes out of the ...

Flavorful snacks packed with lean protein

FAMILY FEATURES — Living a happier, healthier life often begins in the kitchen. From lunches on the go to sit-down family meals, keeping flavor at the center of your meal planning is key to maintaining healthy habits. Based on Mintel’s 2025 Global Food and Drink Trends, experts predict ...

Forget everything bagel: Spice up your life with these 2025 flavors

The popular everything bagel seasoning had its time, but in 2025, it’s all about exploring bold, unexpected flavors and spice trends. From sweet-spicy combos to umami-rich spices, there’s a whole new world of taste waiting to be discovered. 6 on-trend flavors and spices for 2025 You don’t need to be on the cutting edge of culinary trends to enjoy delicious food and flavors — just look at the enduring popularity of Jello. But every now and then, it’s nice to shake things up and explore new flavors. According to chefs and food experts, these are a few of the spices and ...

Potluck casseroles make entertaining easy

Just because the holidays are over, it doesn’t mean we have to stop getting together to share meals with friends and family. Church and club socials are great reasons to gather, or simply plan a casual gathering for movie night, sports viewing or a card game. When it comes to the food, make it potluck. With all the guests making a contribution to the menu there’s always a wide variety of delicious homemade foods to sample and the host isn’t stuck doing all the work. Casseroles are the perfect entree choice for potlucks because they are economical, easy to prepare, can be made ...