Spinach Artichoke Dip

Photos provided  When I was growing up in Apple Valley, my dad was the pastor of a Lutheran church. That meant Christmas Eve was a late night of church services. I remember watching the line...

Chicken Thighs & Mushroom Rice

Photos by Elizabeth RiesGrowing up, I attended countless church potlucks featuring lots of 9-by-13-inch pans containing cream of mushroom soup. This dish gives me the same cozy feeling but without the can. Chicken thighs...
A dining table with a green and white holiday tablescape.

3 Tips for Hosting This Holiday Season

Hosting guests for the holidays can be stressful, but here are some house prepping tips to make sure your party goes off without a hitch.

Go-to Recipes for Holiday Hosting

Photos by SpacecraftingLemon & Herb Pasta “This is great made ahead either earlier in the day or even the day before, and served at room temperature,” says Burton. “Adding crispy artichokes or capers on top...

Cool Takes on Hot Drinks

Photos by Gyorgy Papp Fuyu Hot Toddy Among the most universal of the hot alcoholic drinks, the Hot Toddy originated around 1862 and featured a simple recipe of brandy, white sugar, and hot water—a mixture that...

Holiday Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate the Season

By Mary SubialkaThere will be plenty of times in the next month when you’ll need cocktails. Throughout the season there are get-togethers with friends, family, coworkers, book club—you name it—and different cocktail recipes in...

The Beauty of Brunch

Photos by Terry Brennan || Recipe by Robin Asbell || Food Styling by Lara MiklasevicsThe first spring days of the year arrive like an old friend you haven’t seen in months—comforting, familiar, and brimming...

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