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Healthy, hearty comfort food (01/27/12)
Family Features During the short days and cold nights of winter, many of us crave comfort foods. Unfortunately, the rich dishes we usually think of tend to be low in nutrition and packed with fat and calories. Well, take heart. It's possible to enjoy satisfying dishes that are tasty, hearty and nutritious...

Super swaps, small changes make a big difference (01/20/12)
Family Features One of the easiest ways to make better-for-you recipes is to swap out some ingredients. In these recipes, mayo, high-calorie dressings and heavy sauces get swapped out for creamy guacamole or flavorful fat-free salsas. Swaps like these make it easy to enjoy your favorite recipes even when you're cutting back on fat and calories...

Big holiday flavor (12/23/11)
Family Features You've heard of big things in small packages. This holiday season, try big flavor in small bites paired with excellent wine. The latest trend in holiday hosting ties together hearty hors d'oeuvres with carefully selected wine samplings. Pairing small bites with different varietals not only complements flavor, it also makes your gourmet appetizer experience something guests will remember well into the New Year...

Tis the Season, easy recipes for the holidays (12/16/11)
Family Features If time and money are in short supply, use creativity to turn small splurges into celebrations. Here are holiday ideas and recipes that won't break the bank nor leave you exhausted afterwards. Each recipe features an affordable import -- butter and cheeses from Ireland, where cows are grass-fed and milk from small farms is used to make prized dairy products...

Sweet and Savory Holiday bites (12/09/11)
Family Features A festive party calls for a lively variety of delectable edibles. These recipes give you some sweet and savory choices that will help spread the holiday cheer. Scrumptious bites start with simple, flavorful ingredients -- golden Calimyrna and dark purple Mission figs from California and Jarlsberg cheese. They also make great house gifts, wrapped in a colorful box or presented on a pretty serving dish...

A holiday table full of flavor (12/02/11)
Family Features Whether you invite a few friends for cocktails and snacks, or you're hosting the whole crowd for a holiday meal, add warmth and richness to special dishes with pure maple syrup from Canada. Maple syrup adds more than flavor and sweetness. All-natural pure maple syrup has been shown to be healthier for you than most other sweeteners...

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