TIP OF THE DAY: Bake Oatmeal Cookies

Our Tip of the Day is to bake oatmeal cookies. That’s because it’s National Oatmeal Cookie Day. While Scotland long had crunchy oatcakes, the pliable oatmeal cookie we’re familiar with was a 19th-century American creation. Jean Anderson, author of The American Century Cookbook: The Most Popular Recipes of the 20th Century, notes: “The first recipe…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Green Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

If your family loves red velvet cupcakes, surprise them with these green velvet cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day. The recipe, from McCormick.com, is a small switch-up that will create a lasting memory. A green twist on classic red velvet, these cupcakes take basic cake mix to delicious new heights with the addition of Pure Vanilla…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Green Mint Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Cheesecake bars for St. Patrick’s Day. Photo courtesy McCormick.   These cheesecake bars, with contrasting layers of green, white and dark brown, combine creamy cheesecake with refreshing peppermint, a chocolate cookie crust and a rich dark chocolate drizzle. The recipe is courtesy of McCormick, which has many more delicious recipes at McCormick.com. The recipe makes…
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