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Our recipe for vegan eggnog is perfect for anyone with food allergies or dietary restrictions, or those who simply want a healthier holiday drink. Pour yourself a tall glass, put on some Netflix Christmas shows and enjoy! The traditional recipe ...

I’ve spent a lot of time trying to make perfect chocolate chip cookies. I’ve made the classic recipe off the bag of chocolate chips, I’ve tried chilling the cookie dough and I’ve even tried banging the cookie sheet to get ...

Straight out of the oven or topped with our favorite vanilla ice cream, the pizookie is an enormous, showstopping chocolate chip cookie creation. Whether you’re looking to whip up something new for a party or just want to impress your ...

Thanksgiving can be stressful, especially if it’s your first time hosting. Aside from preparing the meal, ensuring you have enough room to seat your guests and stocking up on plenty of plates, glasses and cutlery can be an added burden—and ...

Whether you’re hosting a small group or just want to focus on the side dishes, cooking a small turkey for Thanksgiving can seriously simplify your hosting duties. Here’s what you need to know about buying and roasting a small bird. ...

When chilly weather starts to creep in, there’s only one food that can really warm my bones: a hearty and flavor-packed beef stew. Pair a big bowl of it with a slice or two of buttered homemade bread and I’m ...

Classic Crab Cakes Our region is known for good seafood, and crab cakes are a traditional favorite. I learned to make them from a chef in a restaurant where they were a best-seller. The crabmeat’s sweet and mild flavor is ...

Thank goodness for the invention of the dishwasher! As an avid cook and baker, I love spending time in the kitchen—except for the cleaning-up part. It’s easy to take the dishwasher for granted, but dishwashers need care and attention, too. ...

Creative Kids’ Table Skip the formal centerpiece and set down a tray with crayons, markers and colored pencils to keep the kiddos playing until pie time. A simple butcher paper tablecloth will give them plenty of space for doodles, rounds ...

Turkey Breast Tenderloins with Raspberry Sauce Sweet and tangy raspberry sauce is a perfect complement to versatile turkey tenderloins. In fact, the sauce is so good, you’ll be tempted to eat it with a spoon.—Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri Get ...