Food

Crispy Caramelized Sweet Potatoes

It took many tries to get exactly the recipe we were looking for: candied sweet potatoes that were crisp, not mushy. I tried numerous ways of cutting and roasting the spuds, but their high water content left them perpetually soft until we came across a recipe on Deb Perelman’s Smitten Kitchen blog. By thinly slicing […]

Main Dishes

Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni is layered with shredded cheddar and fresh breadcrumbs (plus a generous splash of milk) in this recipe for old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese.

Breads

Old-Fashioned Banana Bread

This old-fashioned banana bread recipe yields a delicious loaf with a delicate texture and big banana flavor. Make two and freeze one for later!

Food

Classic Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are a classic party appetizer and can be served in their simplest form, or dressed up in any number of flavor combinations.

Homes

A Vermont Family Christmas

Author Ellen Stimson calls Vermont the “single most Christmasy place in the nation.” See how she warms her farmhouse with sweet family traditions.

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Potato, Leek, and Mushroom Soup

Need a warming vegetarian soup recipe? This rich and creamy recipe for Potato, Leek, and Mushroom Soup is the answer!

Fish & Seafood

Homemade Fish Sticks

How to make homemade fish sticks – an easy and fun way to enjoy healthy fresh or frozen fish sticks at home.

Gardens

Caring for a Venus Flytrap Plant

Venus flytraps are popular novelty houseplants — especially near Halloween. Follow these tips for caring for a Venus flytrap.

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