Family bonds are forged at Cuyahoga County Fair, which starts Aug. 10 in...
Berea's Cuyahoga County Fair provides an entertaining and competitive atmosphere where family bonds are formed. The fair runs Aug. 10-16, 2015 at fairgrounds on Bagley Road. BEREA, Ohio - Many have...
View ArticleBest apples to use for pies, applesauce, baking, freezing and more
Not sure which apple to use in your grandma's apple pie recipe? Check out our handy list, organized by use. If you’ve ever had the fruit in your apple pie turn mushy, or your applesauce require too...
View ArticleFor healthiest green smoothies, use fresh ingredients and follow these tips
Powerful blenders, favorite natural flavorings, loads of dark leafy greens and other fresh produce yield healthful green smoothies. Drink to your health with freshly pureed green smoothies. Joshua...
View ArticleSlow-cookers: Get the most from it by understanding what (and how) to cook
Knowing your slow-cooker's capacity, construction and basic features are steps in the right direction towards getting the best results from a very convenient appliance. Many consumers prefer...
View ArticleSlow-cooker recipes: a taste of versatility, in all sorts of forms and...
Bouillabaisse from a slow-cooker? Why not? The base, a mellow tomatoey broth benefits from long, slow cooking. Add the raw seafood a half-hour or so before you'll serve the dish, and the results are...
View ArticleGluten-Free Double Chocolate Pecan Surprises: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Bits of dark and white chocolate laced with chopped pecans create a gluten-free cookie that reveals crunch and an extra hit of flavor with each bite: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Gluten-Free...
View ArticleGluten-Free Orange Butter Cookies Dipped in Chocolate: The 12 Days of...
Tempting on a cookie plate and tasty to munch, these orange butter cookies conceal another plus -- they're gluten-free: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Gluten-Free Orange Butter Cookies Dipped...
View ArticleChristmastime Dainties: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
What could be better than a tender, light butter cookie -- except one that sandwiches a hidden dollop of berry preserves? The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Christmastime Dainties. Allison Carey,...
View ArticleSnow-Covered Almond Crescents: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Old-fashioned rolled oats and chopped almonds add toothsome crunch to these lightly sweet cookies: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Snow-Covered Almond Crescents. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer...
View ArticleChocolate Chip Espresso Cookies: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
A spoonful of espresso powder enhances the chocolatey decadence of these chewy "grownup" cookies: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Chocolate Chip Espresso Cookies. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer...
View ArticleBrown Sugar Cutouts: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Brown sugar brings a tasty flavor edge to traditional holiday cut-out cookies: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Brown Sugar Cutouts. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer "These simple sugar cookies,...
View ArticleZingerman's Bakehouse Chocolate Mint Shortbreads: The 12 Days of Christmas...
Take buttery shortbread cookies, dunk 'em in melted chocolate then shower them with crushed candy cane bits -- oh, my! The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Zingerman's Bakehouse Chocolate Mint...
View ArticleChocolate Kiss Delights: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Chewy and chocolatey, these Kiss-topped cookies add fun to your dessert tray: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Chocolate Kiss Delights. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer "Here's a no-bake cookie...
View ArticleNo-Bake Chocolate-Coconut Cookies ('Reindeer Droppings'): The 12 Days of...
Maybe they're not pretty, but these chewy chocolate-coconut confection are mighty tasty -- and easy, too: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. No-Bake Chocolate-Coconut Cookies ("Reindeer...
View ArticleChocolate Crinkle Cookies: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
A chocoholic's dream, these buttery cookies are rich and chewy: The Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer "This chocolate crinkle cookies...
View ArticleAunt Mary's Ricotta Cookies: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
The subtle dairy sweetness of ricotta cheese makes a moist and tender butter cookie for holiday noshing. Aunt Mary's Ricotta Cookies. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer "Aunt Mary was probably the best...
View ArticleRaspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Delicate little jam-filled cookies are delectable: Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies. Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints. Allison Carey, The Plain Dealer "Here is a recipe from my mother,...
View ArticleGiuggiulene or Sesame Biscotti: The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Giuggiulene or Sesame Biscotti are a traditional Sicilian cookie, great for dunking. Giuggiulene or Sesame Biscotti are tender butter cookies encrusted in toasty sesame seeds. Allison Carey, The Plain...
View ArticleRecipes for Herbs de Provence Lemondade, Labneh in Olive Oil, Three Basil...
Don't let the leftover herbs in your garden go to waste. Let them take center stage in these delicious recipes. (Renee Brock, Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionHerbs de Provence Lemonade, that classic...
View ArticleHow to use your homegrown herbs
Make butters or spreads, grind them into pesto, infuse oils or dry them for later -- we've got a handful of ways to make the most of your rosemary, basil, thyme and more. JOHNNY MILLER, MARTHA...
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