Here are some holiday cooking and cleaning tips, because at this time of year more than any other, the kitchen is the focus of frenzied activity. Throughout the holidays, it's important to remember to take deep breaths, relax, and have fun.
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 It's amazingly easy to forget everything you learned when you cooked last year's turkey. Here's a refresher course on how to roast a turkey, based on the classic recipe from the Butterball Turkey folks. |
 The holiday crunch has begun! Visit this page often for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday recipes. It's a helping of tradition from now until the end of the year! |
 When I'm setting the holiday table for a buffet, I borrow from the Swedish tradition of the Julbord buffet, which most restaurants in Sweden offer throughout the month of December in place of their traditional menus. I drape all my tables with red... |
 Here are some fun facts about cranberries, an American native and a favorite seasonal ingredient in traditional holiday recipes. |
 Here are two recipes for homemade gifts from your kitchen to share with family and friends this holiday season. For a special touch, make your own gift jars! |
 Chestnuts add a sweet, meaty taste to stuffing and stews. Here's how to peel a chestnut—without cutting off your thumb! |
 Here's how to clean and cook pumpkin, store pumpkins, and more seasonal advice. |
 The editors of The Old Farmer’s Almanac awarded two recipes Honorable Mention in our 2009 Buttermilk Recipe Contest. We hope that you enjoy the results as much as we did! Find all of the winning recipes in The 2010 Old Farmer’s... |
 Preserve your fruits by making your own jams and jellies. It's actually quite easy and you'll enjoy delicious results—free from additives and chemicals. |
