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7 Time-Saving Thanksgiving Hacks

November 10, 2015 by Amanda Hawkins

We get it—planning Thanksgiving can be stressful. There’s the turkey, the potatoes, the stuffing, and don’t forget the pie! To help, we compiled these tricks that will make even the busiest of Thanksgiving days feel that much more manageable. Even better: They can help you get to the table faster!

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Filed Under: Short Cuts Tagged With: cooking tips, Thanksgiving, tips

How to Eat Authentically Al Fresco

July 23, 2015 by Kelly Efthimiu

Never heard of al fresco dining? Translating to “in the open air,” an al fresco meal is like an upscale picnic outdoors with an array of delicious Italian snacks for sharing—and who doesn’t love an Italian picnic? Our Specialty Merchant Ken put together his favorite picks for eating al fresco. Read on for tips on hosting your own this summer!

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Filed Under: Easy Entertaining, What the Pros Know Tagged With: al fresco, Easy Entertaining, Go Forth and Summer, picnic, tips, What the Pros Know

Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas from Chef Tina Bourbeau

October 14, 2014 by Tina Bourbeau

Leftovers are a conundrum for me. I’m not a fan, but I hate to waste food. If there were ever an opportunity to enjoy leftovers though, Thanksgiving is it. It’s a great opportunity to double-utilize some really beautiful food.

Thanksgiving sides

Got leftovers? Chef Tina has some great ideas on what to recreate with them!

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Filed Under: Savor the Season, What the Pros Know Tagged With: cooking tips, leftovers, tips, vegetables, What the Pros Know

Last-Minute Thanksgiving Tips from Everyday Food Magazine

November 22, 2011 by Leitha Matz

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, so there’s no better time to pick up a few last-minute ideas to make the preparation easy for the feast of Thanksgiving sides, desserts and drinks.

Today, the experts at Everyday Food magazine offer a bounty of helpful tips for “everything but the bird.”

Mushroom Stuffing

More great Thanksgiving tips from Everyday Food Magazine.

Still need a little help to prepare the main course? See their list of foolproof Thanksgiving Turkey Tips, featured last week.

And don’t miss the holiday-ready Everyday Food recipes in our One-Click Recipe Thanksgiving section….

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Filed Under: Everyday Food magazine Tagged With: dessert, drinks, Everyday Food magazine, holidays, Martha Stewart, side dishes, tips

Spooky Tips and Treats from Everyday Food Magazine

October 27, 2011 by Leitha Matz

Beware! The witching hour approaches. Ghouls and goblins are gathering. Black cats and black bats stalk the dark corners.

Bedeviled Eggs

Bake a batch of bats and cats

But there’s no need to fear… you’ll be prepared for fiendish festivities and hungry hordes with a few great tricks (and treats!) from the team at Everyday Food magazine….

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Filed Under: Everyday Food magazine Tagged With: autumn, Everyday Food magazine, Halloween, Martha Stewart, recipes, sweets, tips

What’s the Best Apple to Make Apple Pie?

September 19, 2011 by Maria Coder

Apple Pie

Empire, Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious apples are some of the best apple types to use in Apple Pie.

It seems like a riddle, doesn’t it? After all, all apples look the same. So, does it really matter which apple you use to make a pie? Um, yes.

If you want your apple pie to be super tasty, you need to choose an apple with great texture that’s also tart and sweet. The apple you choose needs to hold its shape after baking, which means it needs to be just mushy enough but still melt in the mouth….

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Filed Under: The Sweet Life Tagged With: Apple Week, cooking tips, dessert, fruit, The Sweet Life, tips

Back To School Food Tips from Everyday Food Magazine

September 12, 2011 by Leitha Matz

The school year is still fresh, but if you’ve already run out of creative ways to make lunch, the prospect of brown bagging can begin to feel like a drag.

Improve your lunchbox IQ with a few smart lunch ideas for the kids (or yourself!). These tips from Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food Magazine will get you started on the right foot.

Sushi Surprise

Wrap vegetables in bread to look like sushi.

Don’t miss the One-Click Recipes from Everyday Food Magazine and more in our selection of Lunchbox Favorites!…

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Filed Under: Everyday Food magazine Tagged With: Everyday Food magazine, kids, lunches, snacks, tips

10 Easy Grilling Tips from Everyday Food magazine

August 25, 2011 by Leitha Matz

Craving burgers or kebabs? Hosting a summer patio party? Planning a big cookout for Labor Day?

Tips for easy grilling

Tips for Easy Grilling

If you’ve ever accidentally incinerated your supper over the flames of the grill, never fear!

Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food magazine is here to help with ten smart grilling tips that’ll save your dinner and make you the envy of your neighborhood block party. …

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Filed Under: Everyday Food magazine Tagged With: cookout, Everyday Food magazine, grilling, herbs, Martha Stewart, One-Click Recipes, tips

7 Party Tips for Kids with Food Allergies

July 26, 2011 by Andrea Chan-Diliberto

Allergy Friendly Fruit

DIY ice pops are a good choice for kids who have one of the 8 most common food allergies.

I love to entertain – especially for kids.  My little nieces, nephews and cousins all get so excited when they see tables topped with colorful fruits, cupcakes and other goodies. Recently I attended a kids party and noticed all of the detailed food labels. The hostess told me that a handful of the kids had food allergies and this was one way to keep them safe.

Amongst my friends and family, it seems that food allergies in kids are on the rise. A recent study published by Pediatrics confirmed this observation. According to the FDA, the 8 most common food allergies are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (e.g. almonds, cashews, walnuts), fish, shellfish, soy and wheat.

I asked my friend (whose son has a soy allergy) to share her 7 party tips for kids with food allergies:…

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Filed Under: You Said It! Tagged With: dessert, entertaining, fruit, kids, safety, tips, You Said It!

When a Plate Topples a Pyramid

June 10, 2011 by Maggie Moon, MS, RD

Last week, a mighty pyramid was toppled by the humble dinner plate.

ChooseMyPlate.gov

ChooseMyPlate.gov

For nearly a century (since 1916), the USDA has provided nutrition and food guidance to Americans, and the food guide pyramid has been a big part of that for the better part of the last 20 years.

After fiddling around with flow-charts, food wheels, brochures, and pyramids, USDA nutrition guidance looks to be coming back to the dinner table….

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Filed Under: Eat Right Here Tagged With: Eat Right Here, family meals, Nutrition, tips

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