What could be more satisfying than remodeling your kitchen? Using it! And Thanksgiving is one of the best times of year to be in the kitchen, especially with the expectation of a visit with hoards of friends and family.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding is just one way to spice up your Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin pie is the most iconic Thanksgiving dessert, but it's not the only one that puts canned pumpkin to good use. More Thanksgiving recipes and ideas
Shelly Wilfong (left) and Meridan Zerner, a nutritionist, test a Thanksgiving pumpkin tofu pie recipe at Wilfong's home in Dallas.
An average Thanksgiving meal piles on 2,500 to 3,000 calories and can be overwhelming for anyone trying to maintain healthy habits. But fitness experts say you can stay in control and celebrate in a healthy way. Moms Blog: Share your ideas for making Thanksgiving healthy
11/15/2009Cured Italian bacon flavors two dishes Pancetta is Italian bacon, cured rather than smoked, that comes from the side of the animal rather than the belly. You can find it with sliced meats in most grocery stores, or in the deli section. 11/11/2009In Season: Stock up on fresh mushrooms Although mushrooms are available year-round, they do have a season, and it's now. Check out the mushrooms from Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, a grower based in Gonzales, Texas, that we've seen frequently at farmers markets this season, including the Dallas Farmers Market (Shed 1) and the new Four Seasons Market at Firewheel Town Center in Garland. Whole Foods Market also carries Kitchen Pride.11/03/2009Crazy, colorful (and delicious!) cauliflower
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Steamed is one way to prepare it, or you could just eat it raw. But have you tried roasting it? How about a smooth cheese sauce?
We thought this would be one of our easier pairing exercises, but it wasn't. The combination of flavors in this slow-simmered stew calls for a fruity wine with an earthy quality and some complexity. More beef entrees More wine news
Tortilla casseroles are as old as old tortillas: Mexican cooks devised them as a way to use up stale tortillas. But more than a vehicle for leftovers, the dish has evolved into a classic, migrating from humble homes to gourmet kitchens. More Tex-Mex recipes
Two authors. Two students of the Western way of life. Two visions of what might be called "cow cuisine." Check out their thoughts, plus their best recipes.
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