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Fruitcake Recipe

Warning: It’s Fruitcake Season!

Soon they will be upon us— hundreds of them. Sodden with alcohol, their massive bodies bulging with...
Broccoli and Cheddar Strata

4 Favorite Egg Recipes

Eating eggs is an inexpensive way to get more protein, vitamins, and minerals into your diet. Eggs...
Salt

Six Types of Salt and How to Use Them

What single ingredient can make or break a dish? The answer is salt. Many readers ask us about the...
Potatoes in root cellar

How to Build a Root Cellar

Before refrigeration, the root cellar was an essential way to keep carrots, turnips, beets,...
Storing Vegetables

How to Store Vegetables and Fruit

Learn how to store your vegetables, fruits, and herbs—so that they keep longer and stay fresher! ...
Salad Greens

How to Grow Your Own Salad Greens

Growing your own salad greens will put a world of fresh ingredients at your fingertips. Whether you...
Edible Flowers Salad

Food and Garden Trends for 2018

If you grow (at least some of) your own food, prefer scratch cooking at home to dining out/ordering...
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How to Make Irish Soda Bread

Watch how to make Irish Soda Bread with the editors of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Many of us make it...
Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

This Lentil and Brown Rice Soup recipe is a perfect introduction to cooking hearty, comforting...
Homemade Hot Cocoa

Could Cocoa Be the Sweetheart Spice?

Where does cocoa come from? What’s the difference between cocoa and chocolate? Is chocolate healthy...
Hoppin' John With Rice and Pork

Hoppin’ John: Good Luck Food at New Year

Welcome the New Year with Hoppin’ John, a traditional New Year’s Day dish, and luck will follow you...
Holiday Food

Bowls and Boards For The Holiday Table

Facing some health issues this fall, I turned my mind toward how to make holiday meals that would...
Squash Autumn Foods

The Thanksgiving Meal Is Packed With Vitamins

When you think of Thanksgiving, what foods come to mind? Turkey? Sweet potatoes? Cranberries?...
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How to Make a Braided Pie Crust

Jazz up your next pie with a braided pie crust design! This short video will show you the process....
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How to Make a Lattice Pie Crust

If you’re making a top crust for your pie, making a lattice top is quick and easy. This short video...
Pantry Moth

How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths and Worms

You open a bag of whole wheat flour, a box of cereal, or a bag of dog food to find little worms or...
Honey

September is National Honey Month!

This month is sweet! September is National Honey Month; read on for honey facts worth buzzing about...
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How to Make Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

These quick and easy ice cream cone cupcakes are great for any party! They’re fun to make and a...
Abundance of Zucchini

Zucchini Fertility Spawns Annual Holiday

Every gardener who has grown zucchini knows that this time of year vines go crazy producing...
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How To Clean, Trim, and Store Asparagus

Need to store your asparagus for a little while? Here are some easy tips for how to clean, trim,...
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How to Make Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies

These Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies are super delicious morsels and very easy to make! Whip them...
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How to Make Florentine Spinach Dip

Our recipe for Florentine Spinach Dip is a crowd-pleaser and very easy to make! Perfect for any...
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How to Make Gluten-Free Chocolate-Coconut-Cranberry Cookies

See how to make Gluten-Free Chocolate-Coconut-Cranberry Cookies from the Readers’ Best Recipes...
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How to Make Warm Brownie Pie

Learn how to make Warm Brownie Pie from the EATS cookbook from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. This...
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How to Make Toffee Popcorn - Video Instructions

These helpful video instructions show you how to make Toffee Popcorn, a delicious snack from our...
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How to Make Veggie and Lentil Chili - Video

This video shows you how to make this Not-Too-Spicy Veggie and Lentil Chili in a slow cooker. This...
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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe How-To Video

This delicious macaroni and cheese recipe adds pumpkin for a much loved seasonal taste! Great for...
Readers' Best Recipes: Chicken Dish

Readers' Best Recipes and Their Stories

Aren’t some of the best recipes those passed down by family and friends? We’ve collected these...
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Nana’s Funny Cake recipe

Nana’s Funny Cake is the perfect dessert for a family gathering or weekend party. The pie crust...
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Double-Apple Walnut Bread Recipe

This delicious treat is a great alternative to banana or zucchini bread. It’s easy to make and a...
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Baked Apples Filled with Sausage recipe

It’s apple season! Make apples part of your dinner time with this hearty recipe!  Get the printable...
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Breaded Fried Zucchini Rounds recipe

Try these Breaded Fried Zucchini Rounds from The Old Farmer’s Almanac Comfort Food cookbook. Never...
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Heavenly Plum Kuchen recipe

See how to bake this Heavenly Plum Kuchen recipe from the new Readers’ Best Recipes cookbook! For...
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Eats: Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole

Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole from the Eats cookbook is a new favorite in my household. I...
The Process of Pickling

History of Pickling and Pickling Spices

If you love pickles, you will be as intrigued as to learn about the history of pickling and...
Salad from Garbage

Salad from Garbage

I couldn’t believe what I saw on Facebook a couple weeks ago—lettuce growing in a glass of water. ...
Soup Stock

How to Make Vegetable Stock Out of Kitchen Scraps

Why throw out what may be the most healthful and flavorful parts of the foods you prepare regularly...