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Behind the Scenes: Taste of Home Prop Room

April 11, 2012 Behind the Scenes

Here at Taste of Home, everything has to be picture perfect. From recipe submissions to the glossy pages of the magazine, each step has to be followed perfectly. Once our recipes have been given our Test Kitchen stamp of approval, it’s off to the photo studio for a little pampering and their big shining moment, [...]

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Mixing Bowl: Spring Fever Giveaway

April 4, 2012 Easter

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

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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My Taste of Home: Joy the Baker

March 21, 2012 Breads

I’m at home in the kitchen. Any kitchen. As long as there’s a warm oven, I feel right where I belong. Nothing is better than being in the kitchen with my favorite ingredient. My favorite ingredient isn’t fancy colored sprinkles, or expensive chocolate. No…it’s very simple: buttermilk. There’s no limit to the wonders you can [...]

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Mixing Bowl: St. Patrick’s Day

March 14, 2012 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

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

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

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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How to Cook with Wine

February 20, 2012 How To

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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Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2012 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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