Posts Tagged ‘How-Tos’

12 Fam-Friendly Holiday Drinks
Not everyone likes rum in their eggnog, so be sure to serve up some non-alcoholic beverages at your holiday bash. If you're hosting a party this month, chances are you've already stocked up on beer and wine to let the good times roll. But what about designated drivers and people who don't drink? Not to mention the children. Be the host with the most and serve up some creative, refreshing and festive drinks that can please everyone on your gue... Read More
Rookie Cookies: 10 EZ Cookies to Share
Are you a cookie rookie? No worries. With easy holiday cookie recipes like these, you can do this! There are some people out there who feel they're just not cut out for cookie baking. And here it is -- big time cookie season and all. What's a cookie rookie to do when the office party or family gathering looms on the horizon? Avoid the shameful bakery box that screams "I don't bake" -- and prance in proudly with a plate of your own creation... Read More
5 Great Ways to Gift Your Goodies
Let your homemade goody-gifts sparkle with great packaging and decorating! Whether you're trying to cut back on holiday spending or want to avoid packed stores this season, gifting homemade cookies is a fun and tasty way to share the love with your special circle – from friends and family, to mail carriers and teachers. You could just toss some snickerdoodles in a box and call it a day – but why would you, when you can dress your goody-gi... Read More
30 Top Tips for a Fab Feast
When it comes to cooking Thanksgiving dinner -- especially if it's your first time -- everyone can use a few kitchen tips. Are you cooking your first Thanksgiving this year? If you are, or even if you're a seasoned host, here are some great tips to help you in the kitchen so you can spend time with your guests the day of the big feast. 1. Saute, you say? Add oil to the pan and heat it before adding peppers and onions (say, for an awesome... Read More
10 Spectacular Cranberry Recipes for a Fab T-Giving Feast
Every Thanksgiving feast needs a little cranberry action. This year, forget about the canned stuff and let one of these sassy-pants cranberry recipes light up your table instead. Cranberries are an old-school holiday staple -- kinda expected on the T-Giving table to add that bit of sassy tartness. But if your fam says "Thanks...but no thanks" to the jellied fruit from a can, make something special and unexpected instead -- like one of these d... Read More
Top 20 Slow Cooker Recipes
Dust off that slow cooker - it's time to put it to work. After a long, chilly day, few things are better to come home to than a warm house filled with the smell of a home-cooked meal. If you don't have a personal chef to make dinner while you're at work, it's time to get your slow cooker cookin'! Here are our top 20 slow cooker recipes that will greet your nose as soon as you walk in the door. 1. Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie (featured)... Read More
Top 20 Quick’n Easy Chick’n Dinners
Winner, winner chicken dinner ... who's the winner? Everyone -- when you try some of these simple chicken dishes! Racking your brain over what to make for dinner tonight? You've come to the right place, 'cuz we've gathered up the top 20 of our awesomest chicken dinner recipes that'll be done before the kids blast through the door asking what's for dinner. 1. Crunchy Garlic Chicken Not gonna lie: What gives this chicken breast recipe its crun... Read More
10 Pink Treats for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so get the word out there in a most delicious way. Few things catch people's attention quite like a brightly colored array of food and drinks, whether in the office, in school or at home. So for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, why not whip up a selection of pink baked goods, snacks or drinks to get everyone talking about this disease that affects one in eight women? Here are our top 10 favorite pink re... Read More
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Top 10 Banana Bread Recipes
Banana bread is essentially cake that you can eat for breakfast or a snack – what's not to love? There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked banana bread. Our uber creative bloggers know this well, that's why we've got such an extensive compendium of banana bread recipes. We've gathered our top 10 faves here – don't be scared to try them all! 1. Double-Banana Bread This is an old school banana bread recipe made special with... Read More
10 Awesome Bake Sale Goods
It's the beginning of a new school year, so gear up for upcoming bake sales with these sweet recipes. One of the yummiest ways schools and teams raise money is by having bake sales - long tables of home-baked goodies whose proceeds will go to fund your kids' fave activities. Sounds like a total win-win, and here are some secrets to success! Here are recipes for 10 bake sale items that will stand out among the rest. 1. Rainbow Pinwheel Cook... Read More