When the air turns crisp and the days grow short, few things bring comfort like a steaming bowl of stew. Earthy, aromatic and deeply nourishing, this lentil and kale stew offers a welcome pause betwee...

Metro Creative Services Hosting for the holidays is a time-consuming responsibility. Hosts welcome all that comes with inviting loved ones over for the holidays, but many might admit cooking for a cro...

Metro Creative Services The holidays are synonymous with many things, including various foods and beverages. Foodies know the holiday season is a time when baked goods, and cookies in particular, take...

By CHRISTINE HAINES The holidays are stressful enough without fussing over what to take to the office Christmas party or pot luck event. Today’s recipe offers simplicity that can be made ahead. It mak...

Family Features Holiday desserts set the stage for seasonal delight and add a touch of joy to gatherings. From festive cookies to indulgent dips, these delicious desserts bring people together to crea...

FAMILY FEATURES When holiday occasions call for you to don your hosting cap, skip complicated appetizers and hors d’oeuvres to instead serve sustainable charcuterie with sommelierapproved wine pairing...

Capocollo, Aged Cheddar, Thyme Honey and Txakoli Niman Ranch Capocollo Aged sharp cheddar cheese Thyme-infused honey Txakoli wine Start your cheese board or platter with savory capocollo laced with po...

Prosciutto, Sottocenere and Aligote Niman Ranch Prosciutto Firm cheese, such as Sottocenere Toasted crostini Aligote wine On a cheese board or platter, arrange buttery, silky prosciutto with Sottocene...

Genoa Salame, Vintage Grand Ewe and Syrah Niman Ranch Genoa Salame Aged, firm sheep’s cheese, such as Vintage Grand Ewe Olives Syrah wine On a cheese board or platter, arrange genoa salame, featuring ...

FAMILY FEATURES For many, the hallmark of the holiday season is time with cherished loved ones, and there are few better places to spend those special moments together than gathered around a beautiful...

Grape Basil Martini Servings: 1 3 basil leaves, torn, plus 1 full leaf for garnish 5 green Grapes from California, halved, plus 2 whole grapes for garnish 2 ounces gin 1/4 ounce sweet muscat wine 1 ou...

Clusters of colorful grapes are beautiful, tasty additions to many holiday tables. However, their use goes well beyond serving as an appealing addition to holiday recipes. Consider these ways you can ...

Lemony Grapes and Greens Salad Prep time: 25 minutes Servings: 6 Lemon Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons spicy brown or stone-ground ...

Transform your holiday leftovers into a flavorful take on fried rice. It’s a quick meal that’s fresh, bright and a stretch from the ubiquitous turkey sandwich. This rice dish uses leftover cooked turk...

Metro Creative Services Holiday parties help make the month of December a festive time of year. Office parties, family gatherings and school functions dot many people’s social schedules during the hol...

Ham and cheese puffs 1 package thinly sliced deli ham chopped 1 small onion chopped 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tube (8 oz.) crescent r...

Metro Creative Services Food-related gifts are popular come the holiday season. According to Packaged Facts’ November-December 2023 report on consumer and corporate food gifting in the United States, ...

Cherry chocolate cake 1 cup of butter (2 sticks) softened 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, light 4 eggs 1 tablespoon cherry extract 2 cups of flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon...

FLOWOOD, Miss. (AP) — They’re both round, orange and probably bad for your health, but which is the better Thanksgiving dessert: pumpkin or sweet potato pie? For most people, the answer likely depends...

Family Features If you’re tired of the same, heavy Thanksgiving dishes that leave you feeling stuffed like a turkey, look no further than the appetizer table. It may be easy to overindulge on savory b...