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Score big with these game day entertaining tips
With football and basketball season in full swing, it's the perfect time to invite family and friends over to root on the home team. Hosting a crowd-pleasing party can be simple with a little preparation. Score big with these simple game day entertaining tips.
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Turkey Day tips to make this Thanksgiving shopper-friendly and stress-free
This year, hosts across the country will look for simple ways to make this Thanksgiving an event their loved ones will enjoy. But, there's a lot of work that comes with holiday entertaining - shopping on a budget, cleaning the house, cooking a feast, and caring for friends and family - and sometimes the fun that should f...
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How to make a pumpkin pie from scratch [Infographic]
How to make a pumpkin pie from scratch [Infographic]
The star ingredient in any pumpkin pie is the pumpkin pie puree. But why trust a can when real, fresh puree is so easy to make? In addition to making a better-tasting pie, you’ll also know exactly what you’re feeding your family. Check out this illustrated recipe fro...
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Planning a party without big problems
Planning a large celebration can be challenging. From setting a date that works for everyone to creating a fun party atmosphere, there is a lot of work that goes into planning the perfect event. Regardless of who the party is for, there are some ways to ensure your big party comes off without a hitch.
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How to make your cocktails the life of the party
This time of year, homes across the country are bustling with friends and family celebrating the holidays with festive foods and drinks. Dairy products like butter, milk, cheese and cream are standard ingredients in celebratory dishes, but one area where dairy can play a starring role is often overlooked - the cocktail g...
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Holiday meal preparation: Tips to coordinate the perfect feast
Families everywhere anticipate the holiday season months in advance. If you have visions of delicious dishes and happy guests dancing in your head, you're certainly in the right spirit, but is your home ready to make that holiday daydream a reality? By prepping your home - and especially your kitchen - for the celebratio...
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Experts offer help with holiday baking
The holiday cookie season - and baking season - has arrived, and home bakers are in a flurry finding favorite recipes, purchasing necessary ingredients and planning for the big baking day. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, everyone can achieve baking bliss with a little help from the experts.
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'Tis the season for holiday baking
The holidays are a busy season. From cooking and baking for family and friends to holiday shopping and preparing for time-honored traditions, the season will pass in a blur. Regardless, it's also the time of year when everyone has holiday cookies and extra-special meals on their minds.
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Tips for going nuts with your holiday recipes this year
Whether you're roasting them over an open fire or cooking them into your holiday favorites, nuts can be used to enhance almost any recipe. You'd be hard-pressed to find an ingredient with more versatility, as nuts can be used to create a flavor accent or to provide some extra crunch and texture while keeping dishes fresh...
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