By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI The holiday party season is underway and that means coming up with new favorites to take to office parties, family get-togethers and gatherings of friends. My friend Sa...

Metro Creative Services Dessert makes the perfect capper to a delicious holiday meal. Though everything from appetizers to entrées to side dishes merits attention and appreciation, dessert might garne...

Family Features After a long day of completing fall chores like raking leaves, trimming bushes or cleaning gutters, dinner may be the last thing on your mind. Take the hassle of cooking off your plate...

Metro Creative Services Despite their name, side dishes have a tendency to take center stage come the holiday season. That’s particularly true when hosting a potluck-style dinner for family and friend...

Metro Creative Services Holiday hosting is a fun way to welcome loved ones. Opportunities to host abound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, and savvy hosts know how useful an expansive culinary ...

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Bacon 8 ounces elbow macaroni 6 slices center-cut bacon 1 onion, chopped 5 cups butternut squash, cubed 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided 3/4 cup low-fat milk 1 te...

FAMILY FEATURES he holiday season is a time for creating meals and memories that last a lifetime, but it’s also one of the busiest times of the year. In the blur of commitments, crowded schedules and ...

Family Features During this season of Thanksgiving, people are focused on family, friends and, of course, food. This honey- roasted turkey breast recipe is the perfect main dish when gathering your lo...

Metro Creative Services It’s common to indulge in sweet treats a little more often once the holiday season arrives. Halloween kicks off people’s tendency to consume more desserts and candies, and Than...

Autumn brings an abundance of apples, and when there are bushelsful, it’s time to make dessert. This upside-down apple tart is a classic French dessert, known as a tarte tatin. It requires the fruit t...

By The Associated Press Fish sticks, like any other frozen, breaded product, conjure up visions of a utilitarian meal. But there’s no reason fish sticks, which really can be very tasty, can’t be lent ...

Family Features Snacks are a staple in the American diet. If you often find yourself eating while on the go, you know how important it is to keep your energy up without sacrificing nutrition with quic...

If you’ve ever wandered into the cheese section with the innocent intent of “just picking up some mozzarella,” you know it’s not that simple. What was once a single white orb in plastic wrap is now an...

Ever since my first recipe column I’ve been encouraging readers to make the recipes their own. Keeping that in mind, today’s column is more about technique than it is about ingredients. When it comes ...

Family Features What better way to impress guests this holiday season than with a warm, delicious dessert that’s equal parts tradition and invention. This creamy, fluffy No Bake Pumpkin S’mores Pie wi...

Hot Honey Chicken and Waffle Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Servings: 1 1 Minute Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice Cup 1 egg nonstick cooking spray 2 chicken tenders, cooked 2 tablespoons hon...

FAMILY FEATURES Savory and satisfying, comforting ingredients can transform simple recipes into mouthwatering meals. As temperatures fall, people look for comforting foods to warm the soul. For inspir...

FAMILY FEATURES After a day battling the cold and fighting the wind, a comforting meal made at home is often just what you crave. Turn those blustery winter conditions into warm, cozy evenings with fa...

Sheet Pan Roasted Grapes and Sweet Potatoes Servings: 6 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 3 cups red Grapes from California 1 pound orange sweet...

Sesame-Roasted Grapes in Crispy Won Ton Cups Servings: 24 (1 cup each) 24 square won ton wrappers, at room temperature olive oil cooking spray 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon ...