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Now We’re Cookin’

It's Soup Season!

After all the excitement of the holidays, and all the rich foods, it is time for soup season! This week, we warm up at home with some homemade soups Bacon Cheeseburger Soup Prep Time: 20 min. Cook Time: 4 hrs. Servings: 6 1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef 1 lg. onion, chopped 1/3 C. all-purpose...

Delightful Appetizers for the New Year

Happy New Year! Let’s start the new year with some different and delicious new recipes for your parties and gatherings! Make 2025 a great year! Pomegranate Ginger Spritzer Total Time: 10 min. + chilling 1/2 C. sliced fresh gingerroot 1 med. lime, sliced 3 C. pomegranate juice 3/4 C. orange...

December Delights

Merry Christmas! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season full of family, friends, fun and great food! Holiday Herb-Cheese Rolls Prep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. Servings: 2 dozen 4 to 4-1/2 C. all-purpose flour 1/4 C. sugar 2 T. mashed potato flakes 1 pkg. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast 2 tsp...

Holiday Party Appetizers

This week, we are planning ahead for all of the holiday parties with some tasty appetizers! We are always looking for something new and different to bring to our memorable gatherings. We hope that these fit into your holiday menu! Vol-au-Vent Total Time: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. 1...

Baking cookies with tried and true recipes

Holiday Baking Time with Retro Recipes

It’s Holiday Baking Time! My personal favorite time to bake. Every year I get out the worn recipe cards of all the family favorites and I always try to add a few new ones to the mix. This year, there has been a lot of talk on-line about bringing back “Retro” recipes. I feel that word makes me...

Warm & Hearty Meal Ideas

This week, we have found a few new “Warm and Hearty” meal ideas that the entire family can enjoy. Have a great week! Sweet Potato Rolls Servings: 18 1 (.25 oz.) pkg. active dry yeast 4 T. white sugar 1/2 C. canned sweet potato puree 1/2 C. warm water (110°F) 3T. margarine, softened 1 tsp....

Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftover Lovers

Hopefully your Thanksgiving meal includes leftovers! Many favorite meals revolve around leftovers from a Thanksgiving meal! This week, we are including a few new ideas for you to try! We here in the test kitchen are thinking about our holiday cooking and baking. If you have a favorite recipe you...

"New Takes" on Traditional Favorites

Are you looking for something a bit different for your Thanksgiving meal this year? Try one of these “new takes” on your traditional favorites! We here in the test kitchen are thinking about our holiday cooking and baking. We invite you, if you have a favorite recipe you would like to share with...

Satisfy Your Fall Food Cravings

Enjoy some new recipes to help with your comfort food cravings. And this is your reminder to start thinking about your fall baking! Make your list and start stocking up your pantry with all the additional items needed! We here in the test kitchen are thinking about our holiday cooking and baking...

Tempting Treats

Fall has arrived. Sounds of leaves rustling, wind blowing, crisp mornings, and the wonderful aromas of fall cooking and baking fills our homes! We are starting to think about holiday cooking and baking. If you have a favorite recipe you would like to share with our readers this holiday season,...