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Around this time of year, most of us bring out our craft skills and try to create our own jack-o-lantern masterpiece. But it’s not always as easy as it looks! Here are 8 expert carving tricks that will have your pumpkins looking great the whole season. Bonus … your home-carved ... MORE

Baking and frosting a cake isn't exactly complicated, but it does test the patience of a baker. It can be exciting to assemble the ingredients of a cake and see them rise in the oven to become not a batter but an actual cake. When it comes out of the ... MORE

Potatoes and bacon are a staple in many kitchens. But they can come alive when used in the right recipe, even offering a lift to something that seems less like a sure bet to put on your plate; something like Brussel sprouts, for example. Roasting the potatoes brings out their ... MORE

In the supermarket, apple butter is one of those specialty items that often goes for a premium. But it's quite easy to make at home, particularly with a slow cooker. All it takes is some apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, and some spices to taste. Remove the cores from the ... MORE

The egg hopper is a popular breakfast dish originating from Sri Lanka and can be found throughout the entire country at various locations. The egg hopper is a crepe-like dish made from rice flour and coconut milk and is made into the shape of a bowl while cooking. Although traditionally ... MORE

A great dish to be enjoyed in the fall is a creamy mushroom wild rice soup. Typically, it is comforting, hearty, and creamy. First, mushrooms need to be sauteed in a pan, then mix up the mushrooms with rice, herbs, and spices, along with two ingredients normally not associated with ... MORE