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Cocktail Friday: Blackberry Mint Margaritas

May 4, 2012 Beverages
Cocktail Friday: Blackberry Mint Margaritas

Taste of Home Field Editor, Sue Stetzel, shares her favorite cocktail for the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo. I love Fridays!  Everyone is always so happy when it rolls around. Make it a Cocktail Friday?  Whoa – even better! This morning it dawned on me that this is a great weekend for celebrations.  I [...]

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Let’s Talk Derby! Recipes and Party Ideas for the Kentucky Derby

May 4, 2012 Entertaining
Let’s Talk Derby! Recipes and Party Ideas for the Kentucky Derby

It’s all horse play. The Kentucky Derby is one of America’s oldest and most fashionable sporting events, complete with pretty hats, red roses and Mint Juleps. With thousands flocking to Louisville, Kentucky this Saturday, we’ve got the perfect plan to help you break out of the gate this spring with the ultimate equestrian party. This [...]

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Happy Earth Day!

April 22, 2012 Behind the Scenes
Happy Earth Day!

Alysse Gear, Taste of Home’s very own Green Team leader, helps the entire Taste of Home offices celebrate Earth Day. Nearly a year ago now was my first day in the Milwaukee’s Reader’s Digest/Taste of Home office. I was welcomed by a big cube, new laptop, incredibly cheerful co-workers—and a few environmental blunders that later [...]

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Mixing Bowl: Spring Fever Giveaway

April 4, 2012 Easter
Mixing Bowl: Spring Fever Giveaway

Hey, Spring! Your colors are showing. Everywhere you look there are pastel blues, vibrant pinks, fresh greens and deep velvety purples. We’re loving these punches of color so much, we’re welcoming them into our kitchen with open arms. Here are some of our colorful picks for this joyous season. 1. Jelly Belly Spring Mix & [...]

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Healthy Cooking: Life of a Recipe

March 29, 2012 Behind the Scenes
Healthy Cooking: Life of a Recipe

For more behind the scenes, be sure to pick up the April/May issue of Healthy Cooking, on newsstands now! And be sure to follow them on Facebook, too! Get this recipe: Amaretto Custard-Berry Parfaits You Might Also Like Healthy Living Top 10 Light Desserts Light Dessert Newsletter Sign-Up

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Mixing Bowl: St. Patrick’s Day

March 14, 2012 St. Patrick's Day
Mixing Bowl: St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, everyone here at Taste of Home is seeing green. Get ready for this favorite Irish holiday with these top picks for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Chocolate Guinness Cake:One bite and everyone will propose a toast to this moist, chocolaty cake. Best Corned Beef ‘n’ Cabbage: It’s [...]

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Spring Baking & A Giveaway

March 7, 2012 Breads
Spring Baking & A Giveaway

Rejoice! The snow is melting and daffodils are beginning to creep out of the damp, dark earth. Trees are starting to bud, giving the branches a faint green hue, while Morning Doves coo, welcoming in warmer air and a gentle breeze. I’m happy to announce that Spring is on its way. While nature is beginning [...]

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6 Ways to Revamp Mac & Cheese

February 24, 2012 Dinner
6 Ways to Revamp Mac & Cheese

We all love it, a big bowl of noodles, smothered in a thick and creamy cheese sauce. It’s a childhood favorite that has become the ultimate winter comfort food.  Sharp cheddar, creamy Gruyere, tangy blue cheese, and nutty Parmesan can create incredible flavor combos that take the traditional mac and cheese to a whole new [...]

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The Ultimate Oscar Party

February 23, 2012 Appetizer
The Ultimate Oscar Party

It’s the biggest awards night of the year, full of Hollywood glamour, little gold men, and tributes to the very best of the Silver Screen. Oscar night is fast approaching, and an Oscar party is the perfect way to invite your fellow film-buffs over to eat, drink, and celebrate this red carpet affair. Set the [...]

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Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2012 Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine’s Day

It’s the season of red, pink, and white. Those three simple colors that signify love and romance. Everywhere you look there are women in flowy red dresses and bold red lipstick, men with shiny red ties and a bouquet of a dozen crimson roses, tiny little valentines shoved into the cubicle of a secret crush, [...]

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