Sore Throat Secrets
Stop the pain in your throat by trying some of these home remedies.

What is a Scoville Scale?
Wondering how to rate the heat level of various types of chile peppers? Try using a Scoville scale.

Peppermint: More than just a popular flavor
Got a headache? Sore throat? Upset stomach? Try peppermint! This popular flavor has some interesting healing properties.

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

Cooking with Warming Spices
Learn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.

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

Toothache
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?

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

Grilling Veggies
Tips and ways to use your grill. Bring life to fresh vegetables this summer by grilling them. Learn how here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dinner In a Flash
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!

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.

Easy Ways to Save Seeds
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.

Pumpkins . . . Yum!
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.

Personal Pizzas
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!

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

Banana Peels Can Even Shine Your Shoes
They can do a lot of other things too. Learn more.

Cooking tips from Grandma Blanche Bianco
Wonder how to deglaze a pan or make bechamel sauce? Grandma Bianco has passed on a few tips for those who may be a bit new to the kitchen.

Grandma's Cooking How-to's
If you are experimenting with some new recipes this month, check out these "how-to"s from Grandma Blanche Bianco. She'll teach how to boil pasta, make bechamel sauce and more.

Uninvited Garden Guests: and some natural ways to discourage them
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles and other pests from visiting your garden.

Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Salmon is readily available. This is a fast and easy meal to prepare.

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup
The soup is a lovely addition to Thanksgiving or other holiday meal.

Roast Turkey
The king of all table birds is the turkey. Although it is appearing more often at times other than Thanksgiving and Christmas, the turkey deserves an appearance regularly in the daily diet. Not only is it mighty good eating, it's a valuable source of proteins, vitamin B and iron. And it's low in calories.

Brunswick Stew
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.

Oyster Bisque

New York Clam Chowder

Macaroni and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is comfort food for the soul.

Roasted Pumpkin Salad
Eating this salad is a flavorful adventure

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

Eggplant Taco Bake
A delicious dish for eggplant lovers!

Southern Fried Chicken Patties

Pork-Potato Casserole
A classic recipe for a hearty appetite!

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

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

Cowboy Steak
A throwback recipe for a juicy cowboy steak.

Celery Salad
A cool, crisp salad adds crunch and contrast to any menu. You can also use dried cranberries and walnuts.

Baked Rainbow Trout “Edmond”
A tasty baked trout that's simple and quick to prepare but fit for a dinner party.

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.

Basic Chicken Broth

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

Salmon Buffet

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

Green Rice
This recipe makes a hearty side dish.

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

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

Red, White & Green Salad

Spanish Eggs
This Spanish eggs recipe makes a delicious breakfast. Easy to make, the recipe calls for fresh ingredients to make this entree perfect.

Cheese Straws
Serious cheese lovers should try this recipe with jalapeno added for extra zip!

Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is highly nutritious and complements a multitude of entrées.

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

Brussel Sprouts and Chestnuts
Nutritious as well as delicious.

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 cheeseball a zesty new flavor by adding some of your own favorite spices, nuts, meats and more.

Chicken Stir-Fry

Family Favorite Meat Loaf
Serve this hearty meat loaf, and your family will love you.

Crab Au Gratin

Organic Broccolini & Spinach Soup

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

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

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

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

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

Seaview Crab Cakes
Drizzle with your favorite sauce, and garnish with greens.

Chinese Pork with Peppers
Perfect for having friends over, prepare ahead for less stress.

Barbecued Beef Brisket Recipe

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

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

String Beans Marinara
A mouth watering dish Italian Style is delicious as is, but you can easily add other vegetables!

Apricot Stuffed Chops
Apricots make these pork chops extra special.

Texas Coleslaw
This coleslaw has a bit of a garlicky bite to it. Add some corn to bump up the color and crispness!

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 autumn day.

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

Spinach Souffle'

Crab Soup

Chicken and Asparagus Amandine
This recipe gives you a quick and easy way to enjoy the delicious tastes of chicken and asparagus.

Roast Leg of Lamb
This really simple roast leg of lamb recipe is perfect for those who have never cooked a leg of lamb. You don't need many ingredients, but the taste is gourmet!

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

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

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

Chicken Cacciatore

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

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

Corn and Potato Soup
This corn and potato chowder uses whole kernel corn. This recipe can be changed by adding crumbled bacon!

Shrimp-Shell Chow Mein
There's nothing plain about this savory combination!

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

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

Eggplant Souffle'

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

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!

Shrimp Dip

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.

Breakfast Potato Omelet

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

Carrots Lyonnaise

Gazpacho Soup Recipe
For this Spanish recipe, it is convenient to have a hand mixer with chopping blades, a food processor or a blender. This gazpacho can be garnished with minced vegetables and parsley or a dollop of sour cream.

Fresh Corn Loaf

Oyster Stew

Fresh Vegetables in Sour Cream

Chicken Casserole with Wild Rice
Treat your family like royalty with this deliciously elegant casserole. A majestic combination of tender chicken, wild rice, slivered almonds, and mushrooms.

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

Snap Beans Au Gratin
The creamy comfort food comes together in a snap.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
This golden chicken will remind you of Mom and home - there's nothing quite like a crispy piece topped with creamy gravy and mashed potatoes on the side.

Bread Stuffing
Delicious and super simple to make! This is the stuffing to make if you're looking for simplicity in your stuffing.

Shrimp Creole

Mexican Chicken Bake
Try this spicy chicken dish for dinner tonight.

Quick Zucchini Delight

Baked Cornish Hens with Honey Sauce
Succulent Cornish hens are roasted and then coated with a sweet, honey glaze.

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

Pumpkin Gratin
A great side dish that pairs well with roasted pork loin.

Creamed Sweet Potatoes
These are delicious with roasted turkey, pork or chicken.

Pickled Shrimp

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

Jambalaya
Enjoy this spicy Cajun favorite.

Roast Pork Loin

Dirty Rice
A Southern, all-time favorite. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread!

Chicken Wing Hors d'Ouevres
If you are serious about chicken wings this recipe not only makes a large quantity, but the flavors in this recipe are fantastic.

Salmon Egg Foo Young

Peppers Stuffed With Shrimp

Crab Shrimp Gumbo
Traditionally, gumbo begins with a roux of butter and flour. Toasting the flour in a dry pan on the stove provides a flavorful roux in this Creole specialty.

Deviled Eggs
Classic deviled eggs recipe, perfect for any holiday table.

Easy Fried Rice
A fried rice that you can enjoy as is or load up with your favorite veggies or meat.

Succotash
This classic side dish of lima beans, corn kernels, and sweet peppers can be modernized with additional vegetables.

Beef Fritters
Lightly breaded and mildly seasoned beef fritters cooked to a golden brown. Top with gravy and serve with mashed potatoes for a delicious meal.

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

Texas Caviar (Black-eyed Pea Salad)

Speedy Curried Ham

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

Festive Corn Salad

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

Creole Seasoning

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

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

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

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

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

Southwest Seasoning

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

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

Cornflake Corned-Beef Hash

Antipasto
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.

Hot Pepper Jelly

Chow Chow
In the south, and particularly in the mountains, chow-chow is a favorite relish to be eaten with a bowl of pinto beans!

Habanero Prawns Recipe
Frequently paired with seafood, habaneros are used in shrimp, scallop and fish dishes.

Layered Salad

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

Italian Steak

Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with cheese and sausage. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!

Great Chile Book
Great Chile Book By Mark Miller. A full-color chile pepper handbook that makes a great companion to your favorite cookbooks. Covers 100 peppers (50 dried and 50 fresh) with color photographs, hotness scale, and brief description. 4 X 10 inches,...

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