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One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite VegetableAmericans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.
Apples: A solution for many health issues.They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But did you know apples may help your memory, prevent constipation, assist in digestion and more?!
What are Latkes?Here is an old-fashioned dish that is associated with Hanukkah. It is also easy to prepare.
Helpful Holiday HintsTo make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.
The Magical Mysterious MoonFor centuries, the moon has been an object of awe, tall tales, and mysterious powers. Learn more about the many beliefs around the moon here.
Who Invented Peanut Butter?March is peanut month! Check out some interesting facts about the inventor of one of the most popular peanut products around - peanut butter!
Parsley Growing Like a Weed?Easy ways to preserve an abundant herb crop. Herbs are great year-round. Here are some easy ways to preserve your herb crop this summer.
Forgotten Cures for a StomachacheHoliday parties and indulging leaving you feeling a little off? Here are some natural cures for upset stomachs.
Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the GardenTry these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.
Cooking with Warming SpicesLearn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.
The Year of No SummerIn prolonged human suffering, no other disaster in New England in history matched the frigid summer of 1816, the coldest in American annals. To this day, no accurate record exists as to the number who perished, or what the financial loss might have been in a winter that lasted from November of 1815 until April 1817. No other event, other than the Gold Rush of 1849, had as much impact upon westward migration as did the "Year of No Summer."
Recipes
A Southern tradition, this simple and hearty one-pot meal is great to serve for a variety of occasions.
This dish is, simply put, an extremely easy one-pot meal ideal for your busy day!
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick Stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.
This is a hearty and colorful milk-based chowder with celery, canned corn, and bacon.
Sweet, rich, and crunchy. This Southern recipe is a wonderful alternative to candied yams.
This corn and potato chowder uses whole kernel corn. This recipe can be changed by adding crumbled bacon!
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!
Give any meal a special twist with this creamy, distinctive make-ahead salad. It's especially good along-side ham.
These potatoes are just as delicious if you substitute reduced-fat dairy products. ...
These potatoes are a real crowd pleaser. Great for breakfast with a side of eggs or served up as a hearty entree for dinner.
Leeks and onions sweated in butter are simmered in chicken broth with thinly sliced potatoes in this smooth soup with heavy cream. Serve cold.
Candied sweet potatoes are especially good with roasted turkey, and this recipe is extra good.
This looks like a very fancy side dish, but is actually easy to do. Definitely a unique way to serve potatoes.
This mashed potato recipe turns this classic comfort food into a mouthwatering creation.
These refrigerator rolls can be made with leftover mashed potatoes. After the dough is made, shape rolls into a variety of styles.
A loaded baked potato soup recipe, this soup incorporates baking potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and other vegetables and seasonings.
Lightly breaded and mildly seasoned beef fritters cooked to a golden brown. Top with gravy and serve with mashed potatoes for a delicious meal.
Polenta is just cornmeal. It was something my mother made often. She made it instead of potatoes, and it was incredibly delicious. It is a dish that was quite common in Florence, her native region of Italy.
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.
Scrumptious fresh clams, hearty potatoes and creamery butter, this classic may sweep your taste buds out to sea.
Roasted potatoes coated with olive oil and your favorite herbs, are always a crowd pleaser.
Videos
Spotlight on Herbs: ChivesChives are onion-like perennials that are typically used fresh in baked potatoes and egg dishes.
