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Father's Day Gift Ideas For Every Type of Dad
Show Dad you appreciate him with this list of great gift ideas for anyone who loves food! We've compiled a list of our favorite gift ideas that are sure to please, just in time ...
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National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 7 means it's time to celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream day! We suggest you make it a big bowl.
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Celebratin' the Feast of St. Pat's
We salute St. Pat’s Day with an Irish flag of a menu that may have you speaking with a thick brogue before the night is through.
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Holiday Flavor Detox
During the holiday season, flavors like gingerbread, peppermint and pumpkin are in abundance. But what happens after they leave the shelves--and you still have a craving? Here are some great suggestions.
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Pringles Holiday Flavors Cause Double Takes!
Who expects a potato chip canister to be peppermint-striped and hold White Chocolate Peppermint-flavored chips? It's just one of the seasonal flavors that is turning heads in the grocery store aisle.
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Ella & the Christmas Star (Cookie, that is)
This is an original Christmas story that will warm your heart and give you some great holiday recipes at the same time! You first met Ella l in The Night Before Christmas Cookie. Now, The ...
Kay Logsdon
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Sweet Potato Soufflés
Sweet Potato Souffles Recipe. These lightly sweet and airy autumn souffles can serve as a special side dish or dessert. Ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
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Turkey and Pecan Casserole
Turkey and Pecan Casserole Recipe. Casseroles are the ultimate in comfort food, and there is nothing like combining holiday leftovers into something warm and, well, comforting. Try this delicious casserole with turkey and pecans for a holiday lift!
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Gingerbread! Man, What an Idea for Oreos
Last month, Oreos stunned the cookie-loving world with its Candy Corn Oreos for Halloween. Now we get word that everyone’s favorite sandwich cookie is coming out with Gingerbread Oreos for limited edition holiday run.
Cari Martens
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Homemade Turkey Stuffing
Turkey Stuffing Recipe. This is a traditional and very indulgent stuffing. Roasted turkey stock, plenty of real butter and fresh herbs gives it a natural flavor and the combination of different breads give it subtly complex flavor and textures.
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Celebrate Pudding!
It's National Chocolate Pudding Day, so celebrate with this retro cake and pudding combination.
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Wrap It Up at Porter's Pub
This one caught our attention during the busy holiday season--a restaurant that gift wraps. Porter's Pub, located in Elgin, IL, will wrap your holiday gifts when you purchase an entree. So, picture this: You ...
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12 Days of Foodie Gifts: Day 7
On the 7th Day of Giving: Your gift to support others who are in need just may be the best gift of all.
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Gingerbread at The Drake
Each year, The Drake Hotel in Chicago rolls out the red carpet for the holidays . . . including an array of gingerbread that will get anyone in the holiday mood!
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Restaurants to Serve 100 Million Americans this New Year’s Weekend
New research from the NRA says a lot of us will be eating out for the holidays, particularly on New Year's Eve.
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Milk and Cookies? No, Make That Carrots!
We’ve always loved Christmas Eve at our house, with a special plate to hold Santa’s treats, and a carefully written note of welcome left for him—all the way through to the next ...
Kay Logsdon
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From One Holiday to the Next
This is a Thanksgiving follow-up, asking the chef at my house, Jackie Fu about her preparations for the holiday! Perhaps this will help as you get ready for the next big meal: Christmas.
Isabel Lai
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Great Chefs Talk Turkey
What do some of the nation's best chefs say about Thanksgiving? Well, of course: they love it! Read more for the details . . .
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How Long Can You Keep Turkey in Brine?
From our Ask the Chef series: How long can you keep turkey in the brine?
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Energy Tips for the Holidays
Along with cooking, baking, and getting those spare rooms ready for visitors many of us also have savings on our mind--energy savings, that is. In a tough economy, even a little bit can make a ...
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Worried About Weight? Try These Holiday Tips
Are the days leading up to Thanksgiving difficult, just thinking about how you are going to resist all of the cream-based recipes, sugar-laden desserts, and general over-indulgence? We have some tips to get you through.
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Are You Ready for the Holidays?
We’ve spent a lot of time at The Food Channel thinking about getting ready for the holidays. In the process, we’ve come up with a lot of things to share with you—so ...
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Think Outside the Pie
Nuts come into play in a big way over the holidays--odds are good you have a package or two in your pantry already. But did you know that pecans, in particular, can be good for ...
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Walnut Tarragon Green Beans
Here’s an ultra-easy and delicious way to “plus up” a green beans side dish.
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Cheddar Chive Scones
Cheddar Chive Scones Recipe. These warm and cheesy scones make an unexpected and welcome addition to any meal. Ideally suited for an Easter buffet.
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Egg, Ham, Cheese and Herb Cup
These individual egg cups come out looking like mini soufflés. Nice portion size and all protein. Individual servings make this breakfast dish visually appealing.
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Celebrating Chinese New Year, Chicago Style
Each year, a group of Chicago friends celebrates Chinese New Year with a trip to one of the Windy City's top Chinese restaurants, the Phoenix, exploring a variety of authentic Oriental dishes and beverages ...
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Chinese New Year at the Phoenix
Catch a glimpse of what it's like to celebrate Chinese New Year at one of Chicago's best Chinese restaurants, the Phoenix.
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Ruta's Holiday Spread
This party dip is very colorful for the holidays, crispy and fresh and just delicious. It will truly become a favorite!
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Scandinavian Christmas Cookie Tree
This is a very special Christmas cookie. It is a trademark of a dear friend, Ann Turner. We would make these by the hundreds at Christmas time. It is by far the best sugar cookie in the whole wide world.
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Praline Cookies
Praline Cookies Recipe. If you like pralines you will love these praline cookies. You’ll see that the praline cookie is just topped with one teaspoon of the praline mixture.
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Caramel Croquembouche Holiday Tree
Your guests will be delighted with this dazzling display of caramel and cream puffs in a tree shape for Christmas or any holiday special occasion.
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Hot Holiday Flavors for 2010 Include Bacon, Blood Orange
Foods play a big role in holiday traditions. The holiday turkey, cranberries, and gingerbread come quickly to mind. But some of the tastes being touted as new holiday favorites are blood oranges and bacon. Plus ...
Cari Martens
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The Night Before Christmas Cookie
Ella loved parties. In fact, there was only one thing better than a party. Can you guess what that one thing was? Christmas. Read on for a made-for-kids Christmas Cookie Story, complete with recipes! You ...
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New Beefeater Winter Gin Aims to Warm Your Body and Soul
With much of the U.S. currently shivering from a blast of frigid weather, sales of a new holiday spirit from Beefeater gin are likely to be as brisk as the icy wind blowing across ...
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A Dickens of a Dinner
Get inspired to bring a bit of the Charles Dickens holiday spirit to life at your dinner table this season. We’ve put together a festive menu that’s faithful to his 'A Christmas Carol ...
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Chocolate Almond Cookies
Chocolate Almond Cookies Recipe - Bittersweet chocolate delivers a deep and indulgent chocolate flavor to these luscious Chocolate Almond cookies. They make a wonderful holiday gift, too.
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Little Jewels Cookies
Jewels Cookies Recipe - This delightful Little Jewel of a cookie takes some time to make and is quite small, but the end result is a dainty, elegant dessert perfect for tea time guests.
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Whoopie Carrot Cakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These Whoopie Carrot Cakes are a sweet classic with a modern spin. Two cake-like cookies sandwiched together with a scrumptious filling that’s tasty and a perfect bite-size treat.
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Top Ten Online Food Gifts for 2010
Here’s a look at what’s on my Christmas list for others this year. I'm shopping online, giving homemade gifts, and sticking with the practical. How about you?
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Lemon Herb Salted Turkey and Golden Roasted Turkey Stock
This is a fairly simple process that guarantees flavorful, hot, juicy turkey breast, and gold roasted turkey stock for gravy and stuffing. Most importantly, you’ll experience a stress free holiday meal.
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Simple Homemade Apple Herb Turkey Gravy
This gravy develops a rich flavor and color from caramelized onions and a natural roasted turkey stock.
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New Orleans Oyster Dressing
New Orleans Oyster Dressing Recipe. Oyster stuffing is a traditional favorite for the holiday meal going back many, many years. And it's the ideal choice for our Gulf Coast Thanksgiving spread.
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Oatmeal Almond Cookies
Oatmeal Almond Cookies Recipe - This is about as healthy as a Christmas cookie can be. Loaded with good things like oats, dried fruit and chopped nuts.
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Crab-Stuffed Artichokes
Crab-Stuffed Artichokes Recipe. Crab-stuffed artichokes are a cherished and longstanding New Orleans tradition, served in many of the fine restaurants in the French Quarter and Garden District.
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Corn Maque Choux
Corn Maque Choux Recipe - This traditional south Louisiana side dish (pronounced “mock shoe”) features fresh-cut corn slow-simmered with onions, bell peppers and rich cream seasoned with a shake of cayenne pepper sauce.
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Sweet and Savory Apples
Sweet and Savory Apples Recipe - The perfect autumn dish--not only is it delicious but it will make your entire house smell like fall.
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Creamed Eggs Recipe
Creamed Eggs Recipe - What's easier than hard boiled eggs? Add a creamy sauce and this egg dish is different from what most people expect from eggs in the morning! It is an old recipe (Eggs Goldenrod) with a modern twist!
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How to Make Corn Maque Choux
Chef Gail shows how to make Creole-style Corn Maque Choux, a wonderful Thanksgiving side dish, in this “How We Do It” Food Channel video.
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Creamed Spinach
Creamed Spinach Recipe. With the turkey, the gravy, the stuffing and mashed potatoes, there's not a lot of color on the Thanksgiving table. This creamed spinach brings some bright green color and excellent nutrition.
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Cheesy Cream Corn with Smoky Bacon
The amazing combination of sweet corn with melted Cheddar cheese and smoky bacon makes this side dish a delightful choice for your dinner table.
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How to Make a Ginger Cosmopolitan
Food Channel Chef Dennis Pitchford shows how simple it is to make a Ginger Cosmopolitan cocktail that’s delightful for a holiday party—or any festive gathering. It’s made with cranberry juice, vodka and ...
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Perfectly Easy Pecan Pie
Easy Pecan Pie Recipe. Pecan pie is a staple at the holiday dinner table. Why? Because it is deliciously decadent. And this recipe keeps it simple.
