March 2011

Sweet, Spring Breads

March 31, 2011 Breads
Sweet, Spring Breads

Lately I’ve talked a lot about spring and fresh veggies – the opportunity to finally change the momentum in the kitchen from heavier meals to lighter, cleaner flavors. Well, spring isn’t just about asparagus and leafy greens. It’s also about baking. There are times when baking – and we’re not talking your everyday brownies and [...]

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From the Garden to the Kitchen

March 29, 2011 Spring
From the Garden to the Kitchen

With each change of the seasons, families are welcomed with a bevy of fresh ingredients. In the spring it’s all about crisp, clean flavors – asparagus, rhubarb, and kale. In the summer palates turn to bolder flavors – plump tomatoes, juicy corn, and spicy peppers. When summer rolls around tables groan under the weight of [...]

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40 Before 40: The Family Table

March 29, 2011 Behind the Scenes
40 Before 40: The Family Table

Taste of Home is sponsoring a company weight loss program based on our new cookbook, The Comfort Food Diet. I asked one of the participants, Associate Web Editor Heather Gergen, to share with us her journey to a healthier lifestyle. Getting a family together for a meal these days can be downright difficult. Between after [...]

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Small Plate: Easy Spring Recipes

March 28, 2011 Recipes
Small Plate: Easy Spring Recipes

As you all know, I’m really excited about spring – and it seems like the rest of the blogosphere is, too! From brightly colored fruits to crisp veggies, some of our favorite food bloggers are dipping into spring’s delicious bounty. Here’s a sampling of some amazing spring eats to get you in the mood: PickyCook: [...]

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How to Make Homemade Pasta

March 24, 2011 Dinner
How to Make Homemade Pasta

Do you know what I love about pasta? It’s incredibly versatile. You can dress it up with heavy sauces and hearty meats for winter, or dress it down with crisp veggies and light sauces for warmer months. Pasta is loved by all, and an easy dish to put together in a pinch. As an Italian, [...]

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40 Before 40: Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss

March 23, 2011 Behind the Scenes
40 Before 40: Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss

Taste of Home is sponsoring a company weight loss program based on our new cookbook, The Comfort Food Diet. I asked one of the participants, Associate Web Editor Heather Gergen, to share with us her journey to a healthier lifestyle. My mother came to visit last weekend. She brought a huge plate of brownies, along [...]

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Think Spring!

March 23, 2011 Spring
Think Spring!

Spring is in the air. Can you feel it? The temperatures are slowly starting to warm up, the snow is melting, and tiny green shoots are popping up out of the ground. It’s time to brush off Old Man Winter and say, “Hello, Spring!” So, my friends, what does Spring mean to you? For me [...]

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Irish Battle Winner!!

March 22, 2011 Dessert
Irish Battle Winner!!

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner in our Irish Recipe Battle! Or a tie really. I’ve tallied up the votes (here  and on Facebook), and it looks like everyone loves the Baked Potato Soup just as much as the Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle! So, it looks like we’ll just have to ultimate Irish recipes! [...]

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Final Battle of Irish Recipes

March 21, 2011 Dessert
Final Battle of Irish Recipes

This is it! The final two recipes in our Irish Madness. We’ve got a hearty potato soup in one corner and a sweet Irish trifle in the other. Which one will you pick to be our ultimate Irish recipe? Leave your pick in the comments!! Final Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle vs. Baked Potato Soup You [...]

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March Madness: A Battle of Irish Recipes (Final Four!)

March 18, 2011 Dessert
March Madness: A Battle of Irish Recipes (Final Four!)

Yes, St. Patrick’s Day was yesterday, but that doesn’t mean our love for Irish food has to end! Today we’re entering into the Final Four of our Irish Madness. In one corner we’ve got those tasty Reuben Braids up against a bowl of creamy Potato Soup. In the other corner we’ve got decadent Mint Brownies [...]

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