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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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How to Cook with Wine

February 20, 2012 How To
How to Cook with Wine

Our editors at Taste of Home love to add a little vavoom to their sauces by adding a splash of wine. In the February/March issue, Food Editor, Karen Berner, shares her secrets to make an ordinary sauce extraordinary. Here’s a little taste of what a splash of wine can do for you! Alcohol is a [...]

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DIY Super Bowl Decorations

February 3, 2012 How To
DIY Super Bowl Decorations

Every party deserves great decorations – easy crafts that come together quickly, but capture the spirit of the event. Ready to show their team spirit this Super Bowl Sunday, our editors thought up some creative ways to cheer your favorite team to victory. Laces-Out Bottle Coozie: Cozy up to your drink by spray painting old [...]

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Easy Dips for Chicken Wings

February 1, 2012 Appetizer
Easy Dips for Chicken Wings

When it comes to chicken wings, the usual go to dip is a creamy ranch or tangy blue cheese. But with the start of baseball season upon us, convenient on-hand ingredients can be transformed into quick dips that are sure to pack a flavorful punch. Spice it up: Combine apricot preserves, Worcestershire sauce, light brown [...]

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Holiday Party Tips

November 29, 2011 Christmas
Holiday Party Tips

Let the holiday season begin! These next couple weeks are going to be packed. Not only are there presents to buy, cookies to bake, and decorations to put up, but there are also holiday gatherings to attend and host. For those of you who are looking to play hostess this holiday season, here are some [...]

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5 Thanksgiving Tips for Easy Entertaining

November 9, 2011 Entertaining
5 Thanksgiving Tips for Easy Entertaining

Putting together a Thanksgiving feast is not for the faint of heart. It takes lots of planning, time, and energy to pull off the most important meal of the year. With a giant bird to thaw, potatoes to peel, pies to bake, and relatives knocking on the door, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and want [...]

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The Basics of Yeast Breads

November 5, 2011 Autumn
The Basics of Yeast Breads

Tips and tricks from the NEW Taste of Home Baking book. Everyone loves the smell of freshly baked bread – that warm, inviting aroma wafting through the kitchen.  With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to brush up on those yeast bread skills, and prepare for a season of baking. Yeast breads can be made [...]

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Halloween Party Ideas from Fresh Home

October 18, 2011 Autumn
Halloween Party Ideas from Fresh Home

Hey guys – this is Rachel, blogger over at Fresh Home Blog, a sister site to Love and Homemade Recipes. Sarah asked me to pen a guest blog about Halloween entertaining, and I was excited to share some of Fresh Home’s great ideas over on one of our favorite food blogs! The first thing you’ll [...]

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Secrets for Successful Baking

September 29, 2011 Autumn
Secrets for Successful Baking

Baking is a treasured past-time in the kitchen. Mothers, daughters, friends, coming together in the kitchen to create the perfect pie, frost a decadent cake, and mix-up a batch of gooey cookies. With fall in full swing, ovens are on full blast as families fill their homes with cozy baked goods. Successful baking is all [...]

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