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Warm Maryland Crab Dip with Lemon Panko Topping

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Marylanders love seafood from the Chesapeake Bay. The meat from the famous blue crabs of those waters is made into crab cakes, bisques, dips, and spreads. This dip highlights the crab flavor and texture without masking it and makes a light counterpoint to the Thanksgiving feast to follow. Make your own crostini, up to 3 days in advance, or simply buy crackers to serve with the dip.

Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Pockets

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

These puff pastry pockets are simple to make and freeze beautifully. Have them ready to pop in the oven throughout the holiday season.

Vermont Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese Straws

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

It?s the spicy and sharp flavor of traditionally made farmhouse Cheddars that delivers the deep, rich taste of these crisp cheese straws. The small state of Vermont has a long history of making Cheddar cheese by the traditional methods of the English. Vermont cheese maker Cabot makes wonderful Cheddars; the Clothbound Cheddar is a personal favorite. In fact, this cheese, a joint effort between Cabot Creamery and Jasper Hill Farms, won the Best of Show award from the American Cheese Society in 2006.

Roasted Chestnut Soup with a Mushroom Garnish

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Roasted chestnuts are a winter?s treat. If you have never peeled and eaten a freshly roasted chestnut, nor savored its aroma, then make this soup. Although peeling 2 pounds of chestnuts seems tedious, it can be done up to 2 weeks in advance. The peeled roasted chestnuts can be frozen, and then thawed at room temperature for 1 hour before using.

Delicata Squash Soup with Parmesan Croutons

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Delicata squash, as its name implies, is a finely flavored, richly sweet winter squash with a nearly fibreless flesh. Cylindrical in shape, with elongated ridges, this squash has yellow to pale orange skin with green striations. Its beautiful yellow flesh and delicate flavor make it perfect for this pur�ed soup.

Spinach, Pear, and Shaved Parmesan Salad

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A spinach salad, especially one with ripe fall pears, is a welcome addition to the Thanksgiving table. The salad can be served in a large bowl as part of a buffet, or on individual salad plates alongside the main course.

Over-Stuffed Onions Recipe

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The mild, sweet onion varieties, like Vidalia and Walla Walla, are ideal in this dish, where they are stuffed with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.

Southern Fried Corn Recipe

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Southern grandmas made this home-style favorite with cream, but this more healthful version uses canned evaporated skimmed milk to create the same wonderful flavor.

New Ways to Save for College

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Check out some of the smart ways you can start saving for your kids' college tuition.

The Best Advice for Planning to Pay for College

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Consider this required reading: Whether your student is many years or mere months away from college, here's a foolproof plan that tells you everything you need to know.

The Funniest Joke in the World

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

We have a winner for the World's Funniest Joke Contest! It's Sweden. Read on to see the gag that left them rolling in the aisles from here to Stockholm.

Lonnie Ali: 10 Ways I Take Care of Myself

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Muhammad Ali's wife and caregiver shares how she stays grounded and healthy while caring for her husband who has Parkinson's disease.

Lonnie Ali's 10 Best Tips for Caregivers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Lonnie Ali, boxing legend Muhammad Ali's wife and caregiver, shares what she's learned from caring for her husband.

6 Things These Caregivers Wish They?d Known Sooner

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Here are some helpful things to remember, from people who know, when caring for a loved one who is sick.

4 Amazing Caregiving Stories

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Love doesn?t stop when a parent, spouse, or friend gets sick. Here, remarkable stories of stepping up, sticking around, and finding joy.

A Winning Friendship on the Yankees

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Four teammates and the bond that helped make them champions.

The Good Military Food Fight

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Far from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, a small army of scientists is facing a different kind of foe: bad chow

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