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Cozy, Comforting Recipes to Take On the Cold

(Family Features) Add a bit of comfort to your weeknight menu with this Loaded Chicken Bake that's ready in about half an hour. For another true cent saver, try Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Beets.

Less stress. More magic. Holiday hosting made simple.

(BPT) - It's December. And you know what that means. It's time to finish that list and check it twice. Nobody is feeling the holiday bustle quite like the host. From buying the gifts to wrapping the …

Claudia Peppey is one of several volunteer servers. More servers and more soup makers are needed in the new location at Holy Trinity.

Food equals love

The first Monday in June, Soup for You! Café reopened in its new location in the basement of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. To hear Chef Judah Nataf tell it, he and the volunteers were nervous …

Milkweed owner Brenda Ingersoll serves Ronnie Hartman coffee and a donut as part of the Too Good To Go program that pairs customers with surplus unsold food at restaurants for lower prices.

Get cheaper food to go

Had a tough day at work and don’t feel like cooking, but don’t want to pay the price for the family to eat out? Too Good to Go (TGTG) may solve your problem, and enlist your help in …

(Left to right) Mahmoud Rahman, Jack Thoresen, Aurora Quinn, Asmat Ali, and Hafsa Islam of Curry in a Hurry.

Stepping Up

It has been over three years since Gandhi Mahal, a well-known and popular restaurant at 3009 27th Ave. S. in Minneapolis, was burned down during the social uprising following the death of George …

Patricia Neal works with children to tend their neighborhood sponsored garden.

Local model for an urban CSA

“Four years ago, I realized we needed a model for an urban CSA,” says Craig Neal, founder and chief gardener of the Neighborhood Sponsored Garden (NSG) located in a backyard on Beard Ave. …

Some 40 years after Belai Mergia (left) escaped from war-torn Ethiopia, he, the dreamer, and Rahel, the culinary artist who dreamt with him, offer sumptuous meals in a restaurant where patrons are invited to dine in or take out. And enjoy.

Grit, resolve and a restaurant

When 18-year-old Belai Mergia walked through the jungle from Ethiopia to Sudan in 1984, he didn’t picture a restaurant named Selam in his future. Belai had hired two guides yet feared that they …

Ready, Set, Entertain! 5 Must-Have Tools for Holiday Hosting

(BPT) - From big brunches to cozy dinners, get ready for holiday gatherings with kitchen tools that will delight your guests and make hosting easier. Here are five products that will elevate your …

5 easy tips for hosting a festive holiday brunch

(BPT) - The holidays are all about bringing friends and family together, and there's no better way to enjoy company than with a festive holiday brunch. With a bit of planning and some creative …

Indulge Your Sweet Tooth with a Better-for-You Swap

(Culinary.net) Baking doesn't have to be hard when you make simple swaps and use ingredients that keep things easy.

Perfect Homemade Holiday Decor with a Pop

(Culinary.net) These Holiday Wreath Popcorn Treats and Cranberry Popcorn Balls join forces for a dashingly decorative and delicious dessert that show off your festive side.

7 delicious ways to add fruits and vegetables to your holiday feast

(BPT) - Holiday gatherings are all about friends, family, and fabulous food — and adding more fruits and veggies to the mix can be a great way to keep the party delicious and nutritious. Only 1 …

Transform Holiday Leftovers into Vibrant, Flavorful Meals

(Family Features) Reinvent your holiday extras through fresh takes on classic dishes like this comforting Leftover Holiday Biscuit Pot Pie or spicy Leftover Turkey Carnitas Tacos.

Harvest Sides for Your Holiday Feast

(Family Features) Don't let turkey and ham have all the fun this holiday season. After all, you know your guests are likely to have plates piled high with all their favorite festive side dishes.

Pop Your Way to a Cozy Holiday Party

(Family Features) Holiday celebrations tend to bring out everyone's best and brightest, and this year you can pair the sparkle and magic of the season with the heartwarming comfort of cozy foods like these Festive Popcorn Trees.

Tips to help prevent holiday kitchen fires (and what to do if you have one)

(BPT) - The holidays are just around the corner and for many people, that means big plans. It's about traditional family recipes, new favorite dishes and your loved ones gathered around the table …

Make your holiday meals pop with pomegranates

(BPT) - Are you planning your menu for an upcoming holiday dinner? There are so many recipes to choose from when deciding on the main dish, sides and desserts.This year, make your holiday dinner pop …

Dark Sweet Cherries Are Key to Secretly Healthy Holiday Sides

(BPT) - The holiday season is here, and that means celebrations and gatherings are in the works. And where celebrations and gatherings are found, so are indulgent dishes to complement and enhance the …

Fall into Cafécore: Your Guide to a Home Café Setup

(BPT) - Feeling nostalgic for the ambiance of neighborhood coffee shops before takeout and apps became the norm? You're not alone. In early 2024, Pinterest predicted a trend called Cafécore, …

Anheuser-Busch Celebrates American Growers

(NAPSI)—Behind every sip of Anheuser-Busch’s industry-leading beers is a farmer who worked hard to grow the high-quality rice, barley, corn, or hops inside that beer. That is why Anheuser-Busch …

Elevated Holiday Entertaining: Fresh sips and apps to celebrate the season

(Family Features) For many, the hallmark of the holiday season is time with cherished loved ones, and there are few better places to spend those special moments together than gathered around a beautiful seasonal spread.

Hassle-Free Holiday Hosting: Registered Dietitian Shares Tips & Recipes

(BPT) - With the holiday season quickly approaching, entertaining doesn’t have to be stressful. Start gatherings with easy, flavorful appetizers like La Panzanella® Croccantini and …

4 cookbooks to inspire your holiday meals

(BPT) - Cooking is so much more than just heating up something for dinner. It's about feeding your family, gathering in the kitchen while sauces are simmering and talking about the day, and showing …

A culinary trip through Italy: 5 delicious destinations

(BPT) - Dreaming about a trip to Italy? Italy is a magical, mystical blend of timeless history and artistic masterpieces, scenery that will take your breath away, warm, friendly people who will make …

Wegovy diet plan: What foods to eat and avoid while taking semaglutide

Ro details dietary choices that may help Wegovy's capacity to regulate appetite and foster a healthier weight as well as potentially alleviate some of the drug's common side effects.

How to design your holidays with love of nature

(BPT) - Do you love everything about the natural world, from the colors and textures to the smells and sounds? Have you considered incorporating your love of nature more in your home design, …

'Appy' Holidays! 7 Festive Tips for the Season

(BPT) - What do you enjoy most during the Holly Days? If you answered "festive eats" you're not alone! Food brings people together and adds good cheer all around when you get to spend extra time with …