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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...
Storing Vegetables

How to Store Vegetables and Fruit to Keep It Fresh

Not all produce should be stored in the refrigerator! Learn how to properly store different types...
Elderberry Syrup

How to Make Elderberry Syrup

Elderberries! The branches of these humble roadside and streambank shrubs, festooned in summer with...
Potatoes in root cellar

Root Cellars: Types and Storage Tips

Root cellars are “cool” again (pun intended). With modern refrigeration, root cellars seemed...
Camping Food

10 Great Camping Recipes

Isn’t cooking on the open fire one of the best parts of camping? Here are 10 of our favorite...
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How to Make Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

When it comes to a birthday party, try a different type of cupcake—ice cream cone cupcakes! They’re...
Meatloaf

10 Easy Recipes to Cook When You're Self-Quarantined

By now, most American households have hunkered down. What do we cook during this uncertain period...
Food in Market

COVID-19: A Few Food Safety Precautions

Is our food safe? Reassuringly, there’s currently no evidence of COVID-19 being transmitted through...
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...
Chicken Salad Recipes

10 Best Chicken Salad Recipes

Everyone has their favorite chicken salad. Do you prefer the traditional chicken salad with...
Recipe for Good Luck Hoppin' John

Hoppin’ John: A Traditional Southern Dish for New Year's Day

Welcome in the New Year with Hoppin’ John, a traditional New Year’s Day dish, and luck will follow...
Squash Autumn Foods

The Thanksgiving Meal Is Packed With Vitamins

When you think of Thanksgiving, what foods come to mind? Turkey? Sweet potatoes? Cranberries?...
Cat With Fruit

Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods for Cats

This Thanksgiving, as you’re preparing the family feast, don’t forget about your favorite feline...
Dog Eating Bread

Thanksgiving Foods Your Dog Can and Can’t Eat

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate and spend time with friends and family. For many people, this...
homemade green bean casserole

Best Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Thanksgiving side dishes make the meal! We have some delicious options—from the historically-...
Broccoli and Cheddar Strata

7 Favorite Egg Recipes

Eating eggs is an inexpensive way to get more protein, vitamins, and minerals into your diet. Eggs...
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 only to find little...
Baking Materials

3 Baked Goods to Make from Scratch

Today, with our desire for convenience, baked goods made from mixes are common, and cakes from...
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...
Sausages

How to Make Sausages in 10 Steps

Sausage-making never tasted so good! Join the editors of The Old Farmer’s Almanac as we share how...
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...
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...
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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...
Honey

September is National Honey Month!

This month is sweet! September is National Honey Month; read on for honey facts worth buzzing about...
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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