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...

If you want a salad that shouts “holiday,” then you have landed in a very good spot. First of all, anytime you want to make a salad feel very festive and holiday-ish, you can’t go wrong with pomegrana...

FAMILY FEATURES During a season of turkey dinners and festive cocktails, those rich holiday staples may start feeling heavy. When it’s time to reset with a lighter, delicious homemade dinner, try a se...

FAMILY FEATURES When gathering around the table with family and friends during the holidays, the main course is often front and center, but every great host or hostess knows it’s not always the star o...

Whipped Ricotta Toast with Prosciutto di Parma and Hot Honey Yield: 3 toasts (6 halves) 3 large slices thick-cut sourdough bread 1 container (16 ounces) whole milk ricotta cheese salt, to taste pepper...

Grana Padano and Nutmeg Cheese Puffs Servings: 4 1 3/4 cups milk 1 cup unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 2/3 cups flour 1 cup, plus 1 tablespoon, grated Grana Padano PDO cheese, divided 6 medium eggs ...

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 ...