Food Bites & Articles
Christmas Cookies Create Lasting Memories
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. My town is decorated with wreathes and lights and my house looks like Dickens' Village with all my decorations I have out. And, I LOVE Christmas cookies. Not only do...
Cake Mix, My Secret Time Saver
I love making desserts from scratch, but sometimes I just don't have the time. I'm sure you can all relate to that! So what do I do when I need to prepare a last minute dessert? I open my pantry...
Thanksgiving 2.0, Reinventing Leftovers
The table has been set, friends and family have gathered and the Thanksgiving meal has been enjoyed. Now comes one of my favorite things - leftovers! Subconsciously, I wonder if I make so much food just so I have extras....
Feast on Our Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
I'm in full Thanksgiving planning mode right now making sure I have enough plates, silverware, figuring out how I'm going to decorate the table... all that fun stuff. With my priorities - of course! - on the menu. As with...
Pumpkin, Spice and Everything Nice…
That's what these desserts are made of! My favorite fall flavor is pumpkin. From coffee, to soups and pasta, if it's made with pumpkin I'll try it. But, I especially LOVE pumpkin desserts!Andrea Runnells may have the same fondness for...
French Toast Recipes That Will Impress
I'm planning brunch for a group of friends. I took an informal poll around the Test Kitchen and asked everyone which they preferred - pancakes or French toast? French toast was the resounding winner. That got me thinking... why not...
Bacon, The Star Ingredient in These Flavorful Recipes
Growing up, my mom would cook a big breakfast every Saturday morning. I would awake to the smell of coffee brewing and bacon frying - and I loved it. We would be completely full, but if there was a piece...
Make Your Meal Magnificent with Mushrooms
Chanterelle, portobello, button, oyster, crimini, porcini... there are so many different types of mushrooms. I'm a fan of them all! Adding mushrooms to recipes are a great way to sneak in a serving of vegetables and add some extra nutrients....
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Blue Ribbon Desserts
I love sweets. At holiday dinners, we've been known to have more desserts on the table than people in attendance. That's normal, right? In honor of National Dessert Month, and to celebrate my love of desserts, I wanted to check...
Apples Shine in These Fabulous Fall Desserts
It's that time of the year again - apple picking season! I love to get the family together and head out to our local orchard. We spend the afternoon wandering through the trees picking the perfect apples. After a long...
What’s New in Discussion Groups
Hi Everyone,Late last week, we added a couple of features to Discussion Groups and we wanted to make sure y'all knew about them. If you are a leader of the group, you can now pin a topic to the beginning...
My Weekend Adventure at the Inn of the Patriots
This week, I'm doing a little something different. I wanted to share with you a fun culinary adventure my husband and I went on. A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to spend the weekend at The Inn of...
Brownies, Anything but Basic
Whether you make them from scratch or use a boxed mix for a shortcut, brownies are great! They are an easy dessert everyone loves. I can remember being a kid in the kitchen with my mom and making brownies. I...
New Step-By-Step Feature
Greetings!We're always looking to enhance the site and add features to help you in the kitchen. Today, you may have noticed a green Step-By-Step button next to directions in recipes. And, you may be wondering what it is. Well... it's...
Chicken, It’s What’s For Dinner
I'm a big fan of chicken - I easily serve it three nights a week in my house. It's just such a versatile meat. You can grill it, fry it, bake it, shred it, change up spices... so many options....
Flavorful Chicken Wings Are Our Favorite Football Fare
Are you ready for some football? I know I am! I cheer for my favorite college and pro teams, but really I love football season for the food. Chili, burgers, chili dip, pretzels ... I love it all. But, to...
Hot Dog Toppings Add Fun Flavor to Your Labor Day Cookout
Where has summer gone?! It seems like just yesterday we were gearing up for grilling season. I know technically there are a few weeks left, but Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. This year, I am hosting our...
The Ultimate Back-to-School Time-Saver – Crescent Dough
I don't know about you, but back-to-school time is always hectic in my house. These days, I'm running to my grandson’s functions. But, I still remember taking my son to football games, swim practice, a friend's house, etc. I was...
Access Just A Pinch Anywhere, at Anytime, on Any Device… No App Needed, No Download Required!
Hi Y'all!Not too long ago, we made some changes to Just A Pinch. Those were the first steps in providing our loyal members with an improved user experience. Well, the Kitchen Crew has been hard at work. We're thrilled to...
Kernels of Goodness in these Summertime Recipes
To me, nothing epitomizes summer more than corn on the cob. I'm a fan of quickly boiling the cobs, adding a little butter, salt and I have an easy summer side dish. But you know me ... I'm always looking...