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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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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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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.
Got leftovers? Chef Tina has some great ideas on what to recreate with them!
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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.”
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….
Beware! The witching hour approaches. Ghouls and goblins are gathering. Black cats and black bats stalk the dark corners.
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….
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….
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.
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!…
Craving burgers or kebabs? Hosting a summer patio party? Planning a big cookout for Labor Day?
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. …
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:…
Last week, a mighty pyramid was toppled by the humble dinner plate.
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….