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When vegetables are in season, it's natural to turn to salads as the centerpiece of your meals. After a winter of canned or chilled foods, nothing beats the crisp crunch of fresh leafy vegetables. Salad might sound boring to those who are timid in the kitchen, but with the right ... MORE

Italian buttercream is famous around the world. It is silky and not too sweet. It is mainly used for cake decoration by using sugar syrup and other edible decorative elements to make a plain cake more visually interesting. It takes a maximum of 30 minutes to make this. During this ... MORE

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