RECIPE: Homemade Soft Pretzels

Bake a batch for National Pretzel Day. Photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma.   April 26th is National Pretzel Day. Bake a batch of delicious soft pretzels and serve with grainy mustard and beer. This recipe is courtesy Williams-Sonoma. See more photos of the process. Find more delicious recipes at WilliamsSonoma.com.   RECIPE: SOFT PRETZELS Ingredients For 12…
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FOOD FUN: Confetti Cake

With the success of The Flintstones television series, Post Foods obtained a license from Hanna-Barbera for Cocoa Pebbles and Fruity Pebbles breakfast cereals. Introduced in 1971, the crisp rice cereal bits are still going strong. And not just for breakfast, either. They’ve made their way into a variety of baked goods, from donuts to Rice…
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RECIPE: Mexican Haystacks With Tortilla Chips

Seeking something fun for Cinco de Mayo? A food haystack uses a starchy base (tortilla chips, saltines, or rice), topped by a protein (beans, grated Cheddar cheese, taco-seasoned meat, and/or a vegetarian meat alternative), and fresh vegetables (shredded lettuce, tomatoes, olives, peppers). It is garnished with condiments (guacamole, sour cream, salsa). Mexican Haystacks are like…
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RECIPE: Macaroni & Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

[1] A grilled cheese sandwich made with macaroni and cheese (photo © QVC). [2] A mac and cheese grilled cheese sandwich from Grill Concepts (photo © Grill Concepts | Los Angeles).   We’re closing out National Grilled Cheese Month with something out of the ordinary: a grilled cheese sandwich made with macaroni and cheese. It’s…
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EARTH DAY: 5 Green Things You Can Do To Help Save The Planet

The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. It led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the passage of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. Yet 45 years later, the need to save the planet is even greater. Here are…
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