RECIPE: Baked French Toast

National French Toast Day is November 28th. Take a break from Thanksgiving leftovers and enjoy this baked French toast casserole—part French toast, part bread pudding. The recipe is from Pepperidge Farm, which uses its Cinnamon Swirl Bread; but if you can’t find it, you can use any cinnamon or cinnamon-raisin loaf. Prep time is 15…
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RECPE: Ambrosia Salad For Fall & Winter

[1] Ambrosia salad, spiced up with a bit of jalapeño (photo © Melissa’s). [2] A basic ambrosia salad, with just mandarins, pineapple and coconut, with a bonus of mini marshmallows (photo © Ezume Images | Panther Media). [3] This ambrosia salad uses pineapple, mandarins, maraschino cherries, green grapes, mini marshmallows, and sweetened shredded coconut. The…
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FOOD FUN: Watermelon Turkey

We found this turkey on the Facebook page of the Watermelon Board. Whoever created it: We like your style! You can make one with a small watermelon plus: Miniature bell peppers Skewers of grapes and cheese cubes A small pear Raisins for eyes   Give it to the kids as a project, and let them…
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RECIPE: Pumpkin Spice Pound Cake Bundt

[1] Pumpkin Spice Pound Cake made in a Bundt pan (photo © Spice Islands). [2] Make your own pumpkin spice latte with this recipe (photo © Freestocks).   As a follow-up to our recent article on autumn Bundt cakes, here’s one that’s especially appropriate for Thanksgiving: Pumpkin Spice Bundt. Bake one for National Pumpkin Spice…
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