Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe & Christmas Strawberries

If you typically bake a cake or cookies to bring along as a house gift, how about a better-for-you alternative: chocolate-dipped strawberries? We were inspired by these festive Holiday Chocolate Dipped Strawberries from Harry and David ($39.95 + shipping) to make our own. And all you need to do is melt chocolate and dip! Just…
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RECIPE: Radish & Beet Chutney

This radish and beet chutney from LoveBeets.com is delicious with turkey sandwiches plus cheese, cold meats, on a baked potato or with sausages. It’s also a nice gift for your Thanksgiving host, who in turn may send you home with some leftover turkey. The recipe makes enough for 6 gifts or more, depending on the…
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How To Store Leftover Turkey Or Use The Leftovers

A “turkey dinner sandwich” (photo © J. Java | Fotolia).   If you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner, the odds are that you’re going to have lots of leftovers. Some of them are easy to deal with: Just store cranberry sauce, potatoes and gravy in airtight containers and use them up within the week. But what about…
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RECIPE: Papas Tapas, Fun Potato Tapas

We love all the creative potato recipes from the folks at the U.S. Potato Board. You can find them at PotatoGoodness.com. This recipe for Festive Papas Tapas is a twist on the classic baked potato bar (pick your own toppings). Instead of a baked potato, thick slices of russet potatoes are grilled or roasted, and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Turkey Leftovers Sandwich

This time of year, we get recipes every day for turkey leftovers. For us, nothing beats a turkey sandwich…or two…or six. To keep from getting bored after your second turkey sandwich, plan ahead. Plan for different breads. Alternate baguette, brioche, crusty peasant bread, hero rolls, pita a sweet bread like King’s Hawaiian or a tortilla…
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