BOOK: 50 Simple Soups For The Slow Cooker

Make exciting soups in a slow cooker. Photo courtesy Andrews McMeel Publishing.   Do you want to make your own soups but don’t have the time? Make them in a slow cooker. Lynn Alley’s book, 50 Simple Soups For The Slow Cooker, is a treasure trove of delectable recipes. No slow cooker? You can use…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sugar-Free Candy Apples

Bright red candy apples are an iconic Halloween treat—except for people who can’t have sugar. To the rescue is White House pastry chef Bill Yosses. Here’s his recipe for sugar-free candy apples, made with Splenda. Perhaps they’re what Sasha and Malia will be enjoying today. Find more of our favorite sugar-free treats. Many people in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pumpkin Spice Latte & Latte Art

Make a pumpkin spice latte at home. Photo courtesy Krups.   Want to develop latte art skills? All you need is a steady hand, some perfectly foamed milk, and of course, practice! For Halloween and the Thanksgiving season, try this Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe, courtesy of Krups. Here’s the simple recipe; the technique for making…
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HALLOWEEN & THANKSGIVING RECIPE: Pumpkin Seed Dip With Crudités & Tortilla Chips

[1] Serve pumpkin dip with crudités and tortilla chips (photo © Frontera Foods). [2] Tortilla chips are a crunchy counterpoint (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Pepitas, shelled pumpkin seeds (photo by Elvira Kalviste | © The Nibble).   Mexican cuisine chef Rick Bayless of Chicago’s Frontera Grill knows about pumpkin. It’s a popular ingredient in…
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RECIPE: Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Carrot cake and carrot bread seem to be on the menu year-round; but fall means pumpkin bread. This recipe incorporates that other favorite fall ingredient, cranberries. Thanks to Cheryl Indelicato, proprietor of HandCraft Wines in California, for sharing this recipe: PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD RECIPE Ingredients For One Loaf 1 cup solid-pack pumpkin 1 cup sugar…
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