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  • Chili-Corn Chip Pie

    This recipe is a healthy version of Fritos Chili Pie. Often served from concession stands at fairs, festivals, and sporting events, this crowd-pleaser usually involves splitting the bag of chips open, ladling chili into the bag, and then topping with cheese, onions, and other garnishes.

  • Beer-Batter Fried Pickles

    Wondering how to make this year's Labor Day spread the best one yet? Celebrate summer's last hurrah with these delicious Beer-Batter Fried Pickles.

  • Basic Deviled Eggs

    The filling for Southern-style basic deviled eggs is nothing more than egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard and sweet pickle relish. These deviled eggs are perfect for potlucks, tailgates, and summer suppers.

  • Survival Recipes for the Zombie Apocalypse

    The time to prepare for the coming of the undead is now, not when you have brain-munchers ravaging your door. We’ve got recipes that will help you keep your head, literally.

  • 4 Alternative Healthy Cooking Oils

    While olive and canola oils are definitely healthy choices, newer oils like grapeseed, avocado, and coconut oil are vying for attention. Are they worth your health dollars?

  • Cheesecakes with Multiple Personalities

    These cheesecakes are a little confused about what kind of dessert they are, but we still think they're delicious.Banana Pudding CheesecakeHave your cheesecake and banana pudding, too! Upgrade your basic cheesecake recipe with a flavor twist. Fast flourishes such as vanilla wafers send this Banana Pudding Cheesecake over the presentation scale.Ingredients:1 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup butter, melted17 vanilla wafers2 large ripe bananas, diced1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons light brown sugar3 (8-oz. ...

  • The Hunger Games Feast: Recipes from Panem

    Help the odds of throwing a great party be ever in your favor with a little assistance in planning the menu. Inspired by The Hunger Games, these recipes are sure to resonate long past the evening's cannon fire.Goat CheesePrim, Katniss' little sister, helped the family survive thanks to the milk from her pet goat. The morning of reaping day, Katniss wakes to find goat cheese wrapped in fresh basil leaves. Bring this delicious appetizer (or breakfast treat!) to your table in one-bite form. We bet the mint leaves in this appetizer would remind Katniss of evenings at home. ...

  • Filling Breakfast Casseroles

    From savory to sweet, breakfast casseroles are a perennial brunch favorite, and for good reason. Expand your breakfast repertoire by trying out any of these five tasty recipes for New Year's Day brunch.Marmalade French Toast CasseroleIf one piece of French toast isn't enough (and let's be honest, it never is!), then we've got the perfect dish for you: a casserole filled with French toast. This dish combines the tangy flavor of sourdough French bread with sweet, citrusy orange marmalade and crunchy walnuts. Orange rind-infused syrup and a splash of orange juice punch up the flavor even more. ...

  • Christmas Favorites from Around the World

    Explore the world from the comfort of your own kitchen with these five tasty ways to celebrate Christmas.LinzertorteNamed for Linz, Austria, the linzertorte is the oldest pastry in the world, dating back to at least 1653. This version features rich almond flavor and a blackberry jam filling. ...

  • 7 Ways to Ruin Holiday Dinners

    Cringing at the thought of preparing Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? See how we solve these seasonal dilemmas with quick food fixes.Holiday Dinner Hang-upsThere's just something about holiday dinners that puts you in a tizzy. Maybe it's the idea of cooking for a crowd...or the mere thought of cooking anything that doesn't come out of a box with instructions? Whatever the case may be, here are some holiday hang-ups that are more common than you think. And at least get a good laugh at knowing you're not alone.Blackberry-Raspberry Truffle Cake2 (18. ...

  • Help! I’m Baking and I’ve Run Out of Ingredients

    It happens. You reach for self-rising flour and realize you don't have any. Send in the substitutes! We've pulled our most popular ingredient substitution questions from our Ask the Expert blog to help you navigate baking on the fly.What can I substitute for self-rising flour? I don't want to buy it because I use so little and I'm afraid it will go bad.Self-rising flour is all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt added. To make your own, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour with 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. ...

  • Host a Cookie Swap

    Plan a cookie swap and share a bounty of baked goodies with friends and family. Here's your guide to a foolproof party.Cookie SwapAs holiday traditions go, attending or hosting a cookie swap is a great way to multitask: offering a chance to get together and exchange tokens with friends during the busy season, as well as a way to shortcut your holiday baking.It's an easy party to throw, especially when you follow our tips and advice.Party PlanningPlan early. People are more likely to attend if you give as much advance notice as possible and schedule your party early in the season. ...

  • How Do I Cook with Chocolate Instead of Just Eating It?

    From melting to substitutions, we've pulled our most popular chocolate questions from our Ask the Expert blog to help you navigate baking with chocolate.

  • Microwave Mythbusters

    The microwave: a cherished time-saver in the kitchen. But what can you really microwave? We've pulled our top 3 microwave questions from our Ask the Expert blog to set the record straight.Can you make baked potatoes in the microwave?You can certainly cook whole potatoes in the microwave for a fast "baked" potato. The texture won't be quite the same (the skin will be less crisp, and the flesh slightly more dense), but that doesn't stop me from occasionally using this much faster method. Prick the potatoes in several places (both top and bottom surfaces) with a folk. ...

  • Thanksgiving 911

    When Thanksgiving dinner is on the line, head to our collection of the 23 most frequently asked holiday questions for help. Whether the gravy is lumpy, the planning is daunting, or you forgot to buy the right flour, we've got the solution for all your holiday dinner nightmare moments. Relax and enjoy-we've got you covered.Q. Help! My turkey has not thawed yet. What can I do?If you need to cook your turkey in the next 24 hours and it's not thawed yet, your best bet is probably to thaw it in the microwave oven. ...

  • Keep Your Cake from Sinking

    Tis the season to bake a cake! We've pulled our most popular cake question from our Ask the Expert blog so your cakes are show-stoppers this holiday season.What causes my cake to sink? It looks beautiful in the oven, but then as it cools, it collapses in the middle.We get this question about sinking cakes all the time-so take comfort in knowing you're not alone! A cake that puffs up as it bakes and deflates as it cools has usually had air beaten into the batter too quickly or vigorously. Here are 3 tips to prevent sinking cakes. ...

  • What Did the Pilgrims Really Eat on Thanksgiving?

    If you think squash casserole and pecan tassies came over on the Mayflower, think again. Take a peek at the foods from the first Thanksgiving feast.Rosemary Salt-Crusted Venison with Cherry-Cabernet SauceYour table may not be complete without a hearty bird for carving, but the truth is, if you wanted to eat it, you had to go out and shoot it. Most likely, the remarkable thing about this celebratory meal was that it was guaranteed to have meat. After all, it was always deer season back then. ...

  • Get a Head Start on Holiday Cookie Baking

    Thanksgiving is in two weeks. We've pulled our most popular cookie questions from our Ask the Expert blog to help you prepare for holiday baking.How long can I keep cookie dough in the refrigerator before baking?Most cookie dough can be refrigerated, well-wrapped, for three to five days before baking. If you want to make it farther in advance, freeze the dough. ...

  • Cooking Light's ultimate roasted turkey

    This roasted turkey developed by Cooking Light Contributor Elizabeth Taliaferro is nearly perfect, having won the highest Cooking Light Test Kitchens rating.Cooking Light's Ultimate Roasted Turkey Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 6 ounces turkey and about 3 tablespoons gravy)

  • Turkey tips: buying, thawing and cooking your turkey

    Thanksgiving is almost here. We've pulled our most popular turkey questions from our Ask the Expert blog to help you prepare for the big turkey day.What size turkey do I need to buy for Thanksgiving?When deciding what size turkey to buy, figure 1 to 1 1/2 pounds per person, depending on whether you