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An Onion a Day, May Help Keep Cholesterol Down
Peeling away the health benefits of onions. They may make you cry, but onions are healthy for you. Find out how.

Health and Medical Hints from 1901
Ever been told to chew on a roasted onion for a headache? Prescribed a daily bath? Check out these natural tips and medical hints from the 1901 Farmers' Almanac.

Learn How to Prepare Onions
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac A few ways to prepare onions and avoid. Read More

Useful and Timely Tips from the Farmers' Almanac
Did you know that apples will turn lettuce brown? Or what to do if the plastic wrap you use is clinging to itself? Find the answers and more here.

Got a Cut? Reach for the Onions.
Natural Remedies for Cuts and Bruises. The summer season is just about here. Schools are out, kids are outside, and cuts and bruises become more prevalent. Here are a few ways to help these cuts heal quicker and more naturally:

From the Garden to the Grill
Tasty veggie ideas for your next backyard barbecue.

3 Yummy Mother's Day Treats
Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.

Favorite Fall Recipes
It's time to cook with pumpkins, squash, apples and more! Check out these tasty recipes.

You Say Tomato, I Say Let’s Eat!
Red, ripe tomatoes are abundant right now. Try these delicious recipes, and enjoy the health benefits!

Celebrating Easter Nature's Way
Making natural dye colors out of fruits, vegetables, and other everyday items you can find in your home or garden is both easy and fun.

Perfect Father's Day Foods
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.

Celebrate Spring Flavors
Favorite spring-time recipes. Looking for some new spring-time dishes to try? Check out our picks.

Touchdown! Winning Appetizers for the Big Game
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.

What the Heck is Jicama
There's lots to love about this larger-than life legume!

What to Eat For New Year’s Good Luck
What you eat January 1 could determine the success of your new year.

Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the Garden
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.

Tasty Tomato Treats
Nothing taste better than fresh tomatoes recently picked from the garden.

Test Your Food Trivia
Strange but true food facts. See how many you know.

Summertime Remedies
Got a splinter? Bee sting? Bug bite? Check out these homemade natural cures for common summertime ailments.

Five Favorite Winter Warming Recipes
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.

Slow Cooking: Hints and Recipes for the Crock Pot
Dinner is never easier than when you use the crock pot. Get helpful hints and great recipes here.

Sensational Super Bowl Soups and Sandwiches
Football fans will cheer when you serve these great soups and sandwiches.

Healthy Hints for the New Year
Easy to follow tips for a healthier you.

Squash Season
Winter squash are in abundance during autumn. Try these recipes for your next meal or holiday parties.

Chinese Food – It’s Not Just for Takeout
What could be better than Chinese takeout? How about homemade Chinese cuisine?

Bug Bite? Reach for the toothpaste.
Everyday remedies for annoying bug bites. Warmer weather means more outdoor time and more bugs. Find out how to easily take the sting out of the season.

Poll Results: Pizza Wins by a Landslide!
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.

Can Acorns Predict a Rough Winter?
Natural Signs of a Bad Winter

Breakfast That Will Stick To Your Ribs
Try these hearty recipes for your weekend breakfast or brunch.

Everything you always wanted to know about a hot dog . . .
And then some. What do you call them? Hot dogs, frankfurters, wieners? Learn some trivia about this popular summertime food.

Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.

Warm Up with Hearty Fall Soups
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.

Apple Cider Season
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.

5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.

Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.

Everything Ice Isn't Always NICE!
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?

Are You Having a Heart Attack?
Do you know the signs of a heart attack? February is National Heart Health Month. This information may save your life.

Wonderful Watermelon
Alternative ways to eat this sweet treat. Summer's fruit has to be watermelon. Here are some tasty and unusual watermelon recipes worth a try.

Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.

Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.

Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.

Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.

Recipes

Roast Turkey
The king of all table birds is the turkey. This popular Thanksgiving and Christmas entree is not only delicious, it's a valuable source of protein, vitamin B, and iron. And it's low in calories!

Pork Medallions with Pear-Cranberry Sauce
Sliced pork cooks faster than a whole tenderloin, and this pear-cranberry sauce not only has wonderful flavor, but it's also quick and easy.


Green Bean & Mushroom Casserole
An easy way to make sure your family eats their greens!

Poached Salmon Steaks With Egg Sauce And Peas
Poached salmon with a rich egg sauce makes a lovely light lunch!


New York Clam Chowder
There's nothing like warm, thick chowder on a cold blustery day!

Corn and Sausage Chowder
Try this hearty one pot meal to stay warm!

Barbecued Spareribs
Sweet and spicy barbecued spareribs with a touch of hot sauce.

Smoked Chicken Roll Ups
Dinner in a hurry can be as simple as rolling up a tortilla.

Teriyaki Beef & Veggies
Try this delicious stir-fry.



Quick Beef Stroganoff
Simple, fast & delicious!

Cowboy Steak
A throwback recipe for a juicy cowboy steak.

Swedish Meatballs
Swedish meatballs can be served as an appetizer or at dinner with steamed rice and a vegetable.

Baked Stuffed Shrimp
A quick and tasty appetizer ideal for preparing ahead of time and popping in the oven just before guests arrive.

Bread Stuffing
Delicious and super simple to make!

Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup
Once you try this delightful version of tomato soup with the perfume of basil, you'll swear off canned tomato soup for good.



Green Tomato-Pepper Relish
Have an abundance of tomatoes from the garden? Try this recipe.

Leftover Macaroni and Ham Casserole
Here's a fabulous recipe using leftover Christmas foods like ham & macaroni.


Crab Pate
Delicious starter served with hot brown toast or great for a typical days lunch

Rise & Shine Cheesy Egg Bake
Start your morning right with a wholesome breakfast.

Spinach Balls
These spinach balls make great appetizers for your next party.

Vegetable Soup
Vegetable soup is one of the best homemade comfort foods. Try this simple recipe.

Green Rice
This recipe makes a hearty side dish.

Spaghetti Sauce
A recipe for fresh tomato sauce for spaghetti. Recipe ingredients include tomatoes, cumin, parsley, garlic, salt, mushrooms and ...

Bill Barker's Beer Bread
When it comes to minimum input and maximum output in the kitchen, beer bread is about as good as it gets.

Turkey Soup
After Thanksgiving take what's left of the turkey and make a delicious turkey soup to enjoy.

American Pizza (Italian Pie)
You can make hot, fresh pizza just like the professionals do!

Cider Vinegar BBQ Sauce Recipe
This hand-crafted barbecue sauce recipe is is a snap to whip up.

Pumpkin Tomato Bisque
Pumpkins are not merely for decoration. Warm up with this tasty treat.

Company Potatoes
These potatoes are a real crowd pleaser. Great for breakfast with a side of eggs or served up as a hearty entree for dinner.

Holiday Cheese Ball
Give your holiday cheese ball a zesty new flavor by adding some of your own favorite spices, nuts, meats, and more.

Creole Omelet
Creole-style cooking is the perfect way to start your morning.

Blue Cheese Party Ball
This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious!






Marinated Bean Salad
This is a healthy, fresh tasting salad that will give you an easy way to enjoy the many nutritional benefits of beans.

Master Meat Loaf
For meatloaf the only limit is your imagination!

Festive Corn Salad
This is a great side dish for any meal.

Tomato Meat Sauce
This is the basic tomato meat sauce that does not require making meatballs.

Woodcock in Wild Mushroom Sauce Recipe
A fabulous recipe for a hunters wild game catch!


Baked Mashed Potatoes
These potatoes are just as delicious if you substitute reduced-fat dairy products. ...

Dill Dip
A classic party dip that can be served in a fresh-baked Beer Bread bowl.

Mexican Cornbread
This cornbread is moist and tasty with just a hint of heat!

Paella
This is a wonderful dish from my grandma, Blanche Bianco. It's pretty and you need just one pot.

Pepper Steak
This recipe would work well with venison steak also.

French Style Fish Fillets
Try this recipe for a great way to eat fresh fish.

Apricot Stuffed Chops
Apricots make these pork chops extra special.

Farmhouse Chicken Noodle Soup
A soothing comfort food that's great for what ails you.

Navy Bean Chowder
This soup will warm you on a chilly day.

Salsa
Its fast, simple, and will make your mouth water!


Sweet and Sour Pot Roast
This sweet and sour pot roast is flavored with onions, vinegar, brown sugar, and other seasonings.


Baked Eggplant
A flavorful eggplant casserole that's delicious as a main course or large appetizer

Strawberry Spinach Salad
The wonderful taste of strawberries and spinach all come together in this lovely salad.

Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti
Comforting, easy, and delicious this is a twist from the regular spaghetti dish.

Crabmeat Spinach Quiche
Try this delicious quiche at your next brunch or luncheon.


Grandma's Corn Chowder
This is a hearty and colorful milk-based chowder with celery, canned corn, and bacon.

Fancy Potatoes
This looks like a very fancy side dish, but is actually easy to do. Definitely a unique way to serve potatoes.


Salmon Loaf
This recipe is a delicious way to prepare salmon.

Potato Latke Recipe
Here is an old fashioned Eastern European dish that should be revived. It is nourishing and easy to prepare, and a platter of these - served with sour cream and applesauce - is wonderful!


Creamed Fish Casserole
This dish is an extremely easy one-pot meal idea for your busy day!

Shepherd's Pie
This simple recipe can be made with ground beef or Sunday's left-over roast.

Potato Omelet
Try this hearty omelet for breakfast in the morning.

Spanish Rice Skillet
Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this Spanish rice recipe is a great Mexican side dish

Baked Bean Casserole
Try these easy baked beans for your weekend cookout.

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup
The soup is a lovely addition to any meal.

Shrimp Creole
This spicy dish will warm you on a cold day.

Five Bean Salad
This colorful salad blends the flavor and texture of five beans.

Spinach Pie
This is one pie you won't feel guilty about eating! A sumptuous and healthy blend of spinach, eggs, and cheese.

Sweet Three Bean Salad
This classic three bean salad makes a great addition to any meal.

Curried Chicken Salad
This recipe is the perfect use for leftover roasted or grilled chicken.

Okra Casserole
Serve this favorite over a bowl of long-grain rice with a piece of hot cornbread.

New England Clam Chowder
Scrumptious fresh clams, hearty potatoes and creamery butter, this classic may sweep your taste buds out to sea.

Mashed Potatoes Supreme
This mashed potato recipe turns this classic comfort food into a mouthwatering creation.

Crab Bisque
This creamy bisque is an elegant appetizer before any meal.

Corned Beef Casserole
Canned corned beef can be combined with a delicious combination of noodles.


Easy Fried Rice
A fried rice that you can enjoy plain or loaded with your favorite veggies or meat.


Cream of Asparagus Soup
A cream of asparagus soup with asparagus and milk, along with butter and seasonings.


Crock Pot Supper
Simple to prepare, this hearty roast will be ready when you get home from work.


Baked Vidalia Onions
A very simple dish that is sure to please.

Beef Stroganoff
Beef and mushrooms cooked in sour cream and served over noodles, this classic recipe has proved itself time and time again.

Baked Potato Soup
A loaded baked potato soup recipe, this soup incorporates baking potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and other vegetables and seasonings.

Jambalaya
Enjoy this spicy Cajun favorite.


Quiche Lorraine
This classic is the cornerstone of any traditional brunch.

Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes coated with olive oil and your favorite herbs, are always a crowd pleaser.

Sausage Stuffing
A delightful stuffing- excellent with chicken or turkey.


Vidalia Onion Pie
If you enjoy onions, you'll probably really love this unique recipe


Baked Onion Soup
Bake with a topping of Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and slices of French bread.

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