Food Bites & Articles
Gooey Caramel Confection Takes the Cake in Crock Pot Contest
We love casseroles. We love stews. Ok, we pretty much love everything that comes out of a Crock Pot.What we didn't know was how stunningly delicious a slow-cooked DESSERT could be!"I just love baking pies, cookies and cakes," says Emily...
Mom Made It Best: Recipes To Live By
"What meal do you remember most from your Mom?" That simple question came up at dinner with friends the other night, and without hesitation every single one of my friends had a dish that immediately came to mind! The comfort...
Start The Day The RIght Way… With A Special Brunch!
Looking to pay tribute to the wonderful women in your life? Well, how about starting with brunch. I've yet to meet anyone, especially a woman, who doesn't just love it! There's something so very special about the warmth and togetherness...
Decadent Desserts, Big Smiles At Blue Ribbon Showcase Event
"Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not!"There's a whole lot of truth in that old saying! Stress was melting off in waves as a wonderful group of home cooks gathered for the latest Just A Pinch Blue Ribbon...
Lighten Things Up With Healthier Springtime Sweets
Spring is here! We were all pastels and florals at the recent Just A Pinch Blue Ribbon Showcase event. (More on that Decadent Dessert celebration in an upcoming Notebook!) There were so many great discussions that sprung up during the...
Chocolate Is Sweet On Peanut Butter… Pass It On!
I'm a genuinely honest person. I can't fib with a straight face and would just never even think about trying to be sneaky.... well, except when it comes to peanut butter and chocolate! The Hamburglar may have been overcome by...
Sugar and Spice and Everything… Rice!
It was said in a whisper, a tone somewhere between a secret and a confession."I can't even make rice..."Staring, us ladies sat for a moment unsure of what to say. And then it began, a rush of exhales and a...
Saluting Spring With Festive Easter Bread Creations
Spring sure has come quickly this year! And while there may still be a bit of a bite in the air, flowers sure aren't being held back; Delicate green shoots are popping up throughout our garden. As we shake off...
Contest Winning Layers of Love Torte Combines Sweetness and Sentiment
Ever wonder what gratitude looks like? Well, check out this happy mug! I've been blessed in so many ways over the years. Most recently I had to step back and take a moment to soak in all the amazing desserts...
Go Green This St. Paddy’s Day With Colorful Dinner Ideas
It's more important than ever to go green in the kitchen. Why? Because it's St. Patrick's Day, of course! This time of year we love to embrace new and traditional Irish recipes alike, but darn it if all of those...
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Feeds Heart & Soul
The only things going around faster than the sniffles this time of year, are steaming bowls of homemade chicken soup! As Chief Soup Ladeler for my family, it pays to have a few go-to recipes on hand at all times....
Creative Fish Recipes Serve Up Unique Meal Ideas
Surprise, surprise... we had an absolute ball observing meatless Mondays in January! Coming from a long line of red meat and potatoes women, it was an adventure into the unknown for my family and I to devote one day a...
Homemade Cheesecakes Impress, Delight
Whether you're a cheesecake purist or a cheesecake innovator, there's no denying the silken creamy comfort that comes with every bite. One of the first things I learned to make as a newlywed was homemade cheesecake. For so few ingredients...
Celebrating A Love of Chocolate
It's time again for our annual Chocolate Edition! Thanks to the fun of Valentine's Day, the Test Kitchen has converted into a veritable bakery, wholly devoted to all things cocoa. We've been drizzling and glazing and downright dunking as we...
Cheery Cherries Add Color, Sweetness To Valentine’s Day
What's red, fruity, and perfect for Valentine's Day? Why, cherries of course! Strawberries may get most of the recipe love this time of year, but we're diversifying our repertoire and filling up our Valentine dance card with some super sweet...
Score Big With Winning Game Day Snacks!
Who's going to win the big game this year? You are! After all, the key to a winning party is in the company you invite and the snacks you serve! I'll leave the invite list up to you, I sure...
Convenience and Comfort Combine in Creamy Casseroles!
Canned soup is my friend. Like any ingredient - expensive or not - it is what you make of it. And let me tell you, there are some really tasty, economical casserole recipes out there that elevate the humble can...
Unraveling the Delicious Mysteries of Buttermilk
Have you ever thought of buttermilk as being mysterious? Does its mere mention make you shake in your oven mitts, the James Bond theme song playing in your head? Oh wait, maybe it's just me.For years, this humble ingredient has...
Tea Is For Terrific!
We love getting mail about what you all are cooking (and eating!) There are perennial favorites - casseroles, chili, homemade cookies - but occasionally we'll get notes about recipes that are delightfully unusual. Such was the case recently with Deanne...
Start The Year Right with Hearty, Healthy Chili
Out with the old and in with the new? Not so fast! Instead, why not resolve to honor the old in new ways? Growing up, January was known as "Soup Month" in my family. Easy on the wallet AND on...