One of my favorite childhood chores was weeding the garden. I didn't mind it a bit, because the harvest provided ingredients for delicious side dishes, entrées, appetizers and desserts. Years ago, my ...

Tired of the Thanksgiving holy trinity of turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing? I've tried displacing the stars of the holiday meal without much luck. There's plenty of room, though, to get creative ...

Beef stew served in baked winter squash is a cook's dream, simple and savory and adaptable for a variety of occasions. For diners, it's a colorful visual treat, too, before the first mouthful is even ...

1 large (2½-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks In 4½- to 6-quart slow cooker bowl, combine celery, onion, squash, lentils, water, broth, rosemary, ¾ teaspoon salt and ...

When fall comes, can nasty colds be far behind? Apparently not; at this time of year, many conditions require gentle feeding. Whether you are cooking for sneezy-wheezers, folks with lots of dietary ...

1 leek, halved and coarsely chopped (white and light green portions only) Spray a Dutch oven with nonstick spray coating. Add oil to pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook, stirring ...

Beef stew served in baked winter squash is a colorful visual treat before the first mouthful is even tasted. In this recipe from Cutco Cutlery Corp., the ingredients are seasonal, and their ...