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Apple pie donuts, shortbread and more family desserts
Friday, February 3, 2012 12:21:41 PM CST
Pastry chef Matthew Petersen shares delicious recipes for making simple, old-fashioned family desserts. Try buttered shortbread cookies, vanilla milkshakes and more.
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New dish, old favorite: Grilled chicken with pear and kale
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 2:17:36 PM CST
If you love cooking with chicken and vegetables but need a change, chef Shea Gallante shares two new approaches to these classics including roasted vegetables with smoked bacon and more.
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Mmmm! Warm up with lentil soup, French onion and more
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 6:06:49 PM CST
Chef David Myers shares his delicious recipes for French onion soup, lentil soup and potato leek soup.
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Bittman makes chicken breasts 4 ways
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 8:41:00 AM CST
If you need a new idea for making chicken breasts, Mark Bittman shares four ways you can make a different kind of dish. Try your chicken breasts roasted deviled, sautéed with citrus sauce, soy-poached or parmesan-broiled.
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Get a spicy kick with chilaquiles, hot chocolate
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 12:48:56 PM CST
Warm up on a chilly winter night with these spicy recipes from "Top Chef Masters" Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. Add some cinnamon marshmallows to your Venezuelan hot chocolate or try making skillet chilaquiles al diablo.
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Make a tasty salt-roasted branzino with potatoes
Monday, January 30, 2012 2:02:53 PM CST
Chef Jeremy McMillan shares simple and delicious recipes, perfect for fresh and accessible ingredients.
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Taste of Italy: Make squash gnocchi, olive oil cake
Monday, January 30, 2012 3:10:23 PM CST
Colman Andrews, author of “The Country Cooking of Italy,” shares four delicious Italian dishes you’ve most likely never heard of before! Try orecchiette with broccoli rabe, pomegranate sorbetto, and more.
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Bake fun, colorful paper doll cookies
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 9:24:28 AM CST
Karen Tack, author of "Cupcakes, Cookies & Pie, Oh, My!" shows off techniques to decorate desserts that are so beautiful you won't want to eat them, but are so delicious you'll just have to!
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Home Chef recipes: Pasta, pork and pound cake
Monday, January 30, 2012 8:19:29 AM CST
Readers from all over the country have been sending in their recipes to us, competing in TODAY's Home Chef Challenge. Here are recipes for three of our favorite winners, including pesto chicken pasta, pork chops and a five-flavor pound cake.
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Delicious, healthy chips and dips for your Super Bowl party
Friday, January 27, 2012 3:54:07 PM CST
Spice up your party with these combinations of chips and dips from Prevention magazine's food director Lori Powell. Try green goddess dip with Old Bay chips or Spanish red pepper dip with sesame pita chips.
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Pot Pie Cook-off contenders: Steak, chicken and pork
Friday, January 27, 2012 7:32:59 AM CST
Check out the three finalists from TODAY's Pot Pie Cook-off: Kansas City steakhouse pot pie with mushrooms and Cabernet, hickory-smoked country chicken pot pies and herb roasted pork pot pie.
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Food of the gods: Make these yummy Greek dishes
Thursday, January 26, 2012 3:11:11 PM CST
Chef, author and "Greek Food Guru" Diane Kochilas loves to promote the healthy and delicious foods of Greece. Here are her recipes for Spanakopitakia and sun-dried tomato phyllo coils.
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Do you cook with your friends? E-mail us!
Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:37:26 AM CST
Weekend TODAY is looking for a group of friends in the New York, New Jersey or Connecticut area who get together regularly to cook and share meals with each other. We’ll be testing out some popular cookware products and would love for you to give them a spin!
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One-pot chicken cacciatore for an easy weeknight meal
Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:24:07 AM CST
Chef Ryan DePersio shares a recipe for chicken cacciatore with potatoes, roasted peppers and mushrooms —a dish he grew up making with his mother and now serves at his restaurant, Bar Cara.
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Yum! Try braised short ribs, five-onion risotto
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 2:02:48 PM CST
Looking for something new to make for dinner? Chef Richard Rosendale of The Greenbrier suggests making 24 hour short ribs, five-onion rissoto and for dessert, coconut almond pound cake.
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Make authentic Mexican with saffron toasted pasta
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 1:57:26 PM CST
Chef Ivy Stark shares her recipes for bringing delicious Mexican dishes to your table in her new book "Dos Caminos' Mexican Street Food: 120 Authentic Recipes to Make At Home." Try meatballs in chipotle sauce and more.
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Warm hearth and heart with roasted pork shanks
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 8:33:14 AM CST
Restauranteur Lidia Bastianich shares a delicious Italian meal to fight off the chill this winter. Try barley risotto with butternut squash and cranberries, with cheesecake for dessert.
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Celebrate Chinese New Year with potstickers, noodles
Friday, January 20, 2012 2:30:23 PM CST
Corinne Trang, chef and author of “Noodles Every Day,” shares her favorite recipes for ringing in the new year including red bean soup, tofu and vegetable potstickers, and more.
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Video: Summer Sanders flexes her culinary muscles
Monday, January 23, 2012 8:59:04 AM CST
The Olympic athlete and actress talks about her participation in a new Food Network competition show, “Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off,” and describes what it was like to cook with Rachael Ray. (TODAY)
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Exotic eats: Try wonton ravioli with apple cider glaze
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 2:12:02 PM CST
Chef and author of "Everyday Exotic" Roger Mooking shares his recipes for spicing up your kitchen. Try carrot and fennel salad with white wine dressing and more.
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5 diabetes-friendly swaps Paula Deen should try
Sunday, January 22, 2012 12:25:38 PM CST
By now you've probably heard Paula Deen, 64, has type-2 diabetes. While diabetics in the past may have thought they were doomed to a life of deprivation, we now know that’s just not the case — you just have to be smart about it.
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Scottos' meatballs, polenta and more
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 2:30:27 PM CST
Tired of serving different meals at family dinner night? Want to make something everyone will enjoy? Here, the Scottos share their delicious Italian dishes that will please everyone in your clan and have them asking for seconds.
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Giada’s winter comfort foods: Baked gnocchi, beef stew
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 1:33:47 PM CST
If you’re looking for a little warmth on a chilly day, Giada De Laurentiis suggests these three recipes. Try Chianti marinated beef stew, chocolate cake tiramisu and more.
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Scottos’ stuffed peppers, country chicken
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 2:56:25 PM CST
The Scottos share recipes for a delicious Italian comfort meal featuring stuffed peppers, country chicken with sausage and a warm berry soup for dessert.
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Sizzling sirloin steak with chimichurri sauce
Monday, January 16, 2012 10:07:02 AM CST
Chef Pete Evans warms up your winter with hearty and easy-to-follow recipe.
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A healthy twist to Paula Deen's lasagna
Friday, January 13, 2012 12:43:18 PM CST
If you’re looking for a way to cook lighter but don’t want to give up your favorite dishes, try this lasagna recipe from Paula and Jamie Deen.
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So simple! Make these dinners in a single skillet
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 2:07:16 PM CST
Want to make a delicious meal for your family without too much fuss? Try Chris Kimball’s stress-free recipes for skillet shrimp and rice, skillet chicken and potatoes and skillet lasagna.
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Warm up with these healthy crock pot meals
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 1:17:25 PM CST
Come home to a hot meal with these slow-cooker recipes from Prevention magazine’s Ariane Duarte. Try making Cuban-style pork sliders, Asian-style short ribs, and delicious brownies.
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Bittman’s vegan dishes: Bean burgers and more
Thursday, January 12, 2012 7:22:10 AM CST
Many nutritionists suggest eating less meat and more plant-based foods. Here, Mark Bittman shares three delicious dairy-free, meat-free dishes worth incorporating into your menu.
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Martha’s savory lemon, parsley, and parmesan meals
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 3:56:29 PM CST
Each of these three ingredients add flavor to your food on their own, but Martha Stewart suggests trying them together for a powerful, tasty, trio that can add a whole new personality to your favorite traditional dish.
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Winter eats: Apple salad, cider-braised pork
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:48:29 AM CST
Warm up on a cold night with apple and squash salad and cider-braised pork shoulder, courtesy of chef Zane Holmquist of Stein Erikson Lodge in Park City, Utah.
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Bobby Flay’s low-calorie meals: Filet mignon and more
Monday, January 9, 2012 3:44:22 PM CST
Want to reduce fat and calories without sacrificing flavor? Bobby Flay suggests these recipes to makeover your meals, including a sea bass recipe that cuts out the need for oils, butter and cream.
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Yum! Try these new takes on the classic burger
Monday, January 9, 2012 2:53:51 PM CST
Tired of your same old juicy cheeseburger? Looking for something different? Here, chef Scott Kroener shares his tasty take on the classic burger, as well as his recipe for a falafel burger.
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Delicious braised beef short ribs with root vegetables
Friday, January 6, 2012 2:16:24 PM CST
Bring a taste of the Iberian peninsula into your kitchen with braised beef short ribs, root vegetables and poached quince from chef George Mendes, owner of Aldea Restaurant.
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Healthy, hearty dishes: Seabass, banana parfait
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 2:40:44 PM CST
Trying to eat better this year? Start by making some healthy and filling meals. Here, Anthony Stewart, executive chef at Pritikin Longetvity Center & Spa in Miami shares his recipes for a Chilean seabass and a ginger banana parfait.
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Todd English makes eggplant soup, gourmet s’mores
Friday, January 6, 2012 8:15:44 AM CST
Eat light without sacrificing flavor. Here Todd English, owner of Olives New York, makes roasted Moroccan eggplant soup with ras el hanout shrimp and chickpeas and dark chocolate s'more with sorbet for dessert.
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Meatless Mexican: Christy Vega’s spinach enchiladas
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 1:31:27 PM CST
Love Mexican food but want it without the meat? Christy Vega Fowler of L.A.’s Casa Vega restaurant suggests trying this delicious recipe for spinach enchiladas.
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Healthier Paula Deen classics: Shrimp and polenta, apple pie
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 11:28:25 AM CST
Bobby Deen, host of “Not my Mama’s meals,” puts a healthy twist on some of Paula Deen’s classic recipes including apple pie, and shrimp and polenta.
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How to make to-die-for bison stew, turkey meatloaf
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 6:29:02 PM CST
Georgia Pellegrini is a classically trained chef and an avid hunter, and she’s serious about making game meats taste mind-blowingly good. Here are recipes from her new book, “Girl Hunter.”
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It's in the stars! Meals based on your zodiac sign
Friday, December 30, 2011 12:09:14 PM CST
Get 2012 off to the right start with healthy eating based on your sign of the zodiac. Here, chef to the stars and astrologer, Sabra Ricci shares two delicious recipes, which are perfect for Geminis and Scorpios.
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‘Top Chef’s’ 2012 trends: Steak, beet salad recipes
Friday, December 30, 2011 1:55:59 PM CST
A new year brings new trends and techniques to master in the kitchen. Cliff Crooks, a former contestant on "Top Chef," shared his approach to trendy foods with his spinalis ribeye steak and roasted beet and goat cheese salad recipes.
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Celebrate with Ming Tsai’s yummy sliders, appetizers
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 3:01:50 PM CST
Want to wow guests at your next party with dishes that are both festive and memorable? Here, chef Ming Tsai shares mouthwatering recipes that are ideal for any bash.
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Yum! The Scottos' New Year's brunch
Sunday, January 1, 2012 9:43:53 AM CST
Ring in the New Year with a delicious brunch from the Scottos including baked eggs with creamy polenta and eggnog French toast.
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Ring in 2012 with tasty appetizers, drinks
Thursday, December 29, 2011 2:28:20 PM CST
Celebrate New Year's Eve by treating you and your guests to some homemade dishes. Here, chef Catherine De Orio shares her delicious recipes for a wild mushroom panini, fruit pound cake and more.
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Try steak, soup for romantic New Year’s dinner
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 6:19:50 PM CST
Have a hot date on New Year's Eve? Before you start the festivities, impress her with a romantic dinner for two. Chef Eric Gabrynowicz's recipes for filet mignon and squash soup are sure to close out 2011 with fireworks!
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Bake Home Chef winner’s Nutella cookies
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 1:24:05 PM CST
TODAY's latest home Chef Challenge winner Barbara Giacometti shares a recipe for delicious, decadent Nutella cookies.
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Bourbon balls, lemon tarts and more sweet party treats
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 3:23:34 PM CST
Lemon starlets? Chocolate hydrogen bombs? Y-U-M! "Sugar Mommas" Kimberly Reiner and Jenna Sanz-Agero share recipes from their new cookbook, "Sugar, Sugar: Every Recipe Has A Story."
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Sunny Anderson's New Year's ham, sweet potato hash
Monday, December 26, 2011 12:44:23 PM CST
Need an easy, last-minute New Year's meal? Sunny Anderson, the host of Food Network's "Cooking for Real," shares recipes that combine classic comfort foods with unique flavors.
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‘Biggest Loser’ low-cal recipes: Meatloaf and more
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 7:35:28 AM CST
Want to get a head start on you New Year's weight loss resolution? Try recipes from "The Biggest Loser Quick and Easy Cookbook," including meatloaf, bacon-wrapped green beans and a delicious chocolate dessert.
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Save time with no bake appetizers
Monday, December 26, 2011 12:19:14 PM CST
Melissa d’Arabian, host of “Drop 5 pounds with Good Housekeeping,” shares ideas for no bake snacks you can make without a hassle this holiday.
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Make frittata souffle and more with holiday leftovers
Monday, December 26, 2011 9:36:15 AM CST
Have lots of holiday leftovers? Chef Donatella Arpaia shares her recipes for using leftovers in a post-Christmas brunch.
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Greek cucumber cups, chili lime shrimp, and more
Thursday, December 22, 2011 12:34:03 PM CST
Looking for some quick and easy dishes to make for your holiday party? Sara Gore suggests four tasty recipes including endive cups with blue cheese, pear and walnuts.
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Make desserts, side dishes with holiday leftovers
Thursday, December 22, 2011 2:51:04 PM CST
If you're overloaded with remnants of your holiday meal, Alex Guarnaschelli suggests three tasty recipes you can make with your leftover potatoes, carrots, and cookies.
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Bobby Flay's 16-spice fried chicken, broccoli rabe
Thursday, December 22, 2011 12:31:47 PM CST
Bobby Flay shares four recipes that showcase the hottest food trends for the holiday season including broccoli rabe, a champagne cocktail and more.
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Kathie Lee and Hoda's moms' share holiday treats
Friday, December 23, 2011 8:37:05 AM CST
Want to your wow friends and family this festive season? Serve them KLG and Hoda's moms holiday treats. Here, the lovely ladies share their recipes for delicious granola and Christmas cream cheese pie.
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Eric Ripert's holiday meal: Beef bourguignon
Thursday, December 22, 2011 8:23:57 AM CST
The French chef from New York’s legendary restaurant Le Bernardin whips up a traditional French dish that’s perfect for chilly winter nights: Beef bourguignon made with red wine and herbed carrots.
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Yum! Build your own tasty gingerbread house
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 1:35:40 PM CST
David Collier shares delicious recipes for gingerbread and royal icing, as well as decorating tips, which you can use to construct your own edible house.
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Martha’s winter dishes: Slow-roasted pork and more
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 2:15:17 PM CST
Warm up with some hearty eats from Martha Stewart. Try her beet and fennel salad, herb and scallion bread pudding and slow-roasted pork with kumquats.
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Giada's sweet and edible stocking stuffers
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:28:27 PM CST
Still need a few stocking stuffers? Opt for something sweet and tasty! Giada De Laurentiis shares delicious ideas, including peppermint-chocolate sandwich cookies and apricot scones.
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Giada’s delicious Christmas morning breakfast
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 12:59:21 PM CST
Stop worrying about juggling presents and food on Christmas morning with try Giada De Laurentiis’ tasty breakfast recipes. Giada suggests panettone French toast, chocolate espresso cups and more.
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Scottos’ Christmas Eve: Seafood, eggplant-zucchini pie
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 9:24:07 AM CST
Marion, Anthony and Elaina Scotto help you cook up a delicious (and meatless) Christmas Eve dinner featuring marinated seafood salad served with their restaurant’s famous eggplant and zucchini pie.
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Quick holiday apps: Baked mushrooms, chicken skewers
Monday, December 19, 2011 10:01:35 AM CST
Bernard Guillas shares some festive bites, perfect for holiday entertaining, including baked mushrooms with caramelized onions, mango and blue cheese, chicken skewers with fennel date relish and more.
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Have a healthy holiday with apple pot pies
Friday, December 16, 2011 1:24:08 PM CST
This holiday season make some delicious kid friendly snacks from child star Reed Alexander, including apple pot pies with honey oat streusel.
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Sandra Lee serves up a full holiday feast
Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:13:33 AM CST
Celebrity chef Sandra Lee shows how to serve up a sumptuous holiday feast that is both frugal and festive.
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Make a warm chocolate tart for someone you love
Friday, December 16, 2011 11:09:53 AM CST
In his book "Two for Tonight: Pure Romance from L'Auberge Chez Francois," chef Jacques Haeringer writes: "The combination of chocolate and love is a double whammy." Indeed! Here's how to make Haeringer's warm chocolate tart.
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Classic sugar cookies and more treats for Santa
Thursday, December 15, 2011 8:29:12 AM CST
Get the milk ready for Santa, because he'll love these cookies. Susan Westmoreland, executive food editor of Good Housekeeping magazine, shares recipes for classic sugar cookies, thumbprint cookies and hermit bars.
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Chris Kimball's pork chops: Crunchy baked, cider-braised
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 12:03:42 PM CST
Looking for a new way to make pork chops? Chris Kimball suggests three recipes including easy to make, crunchy baked and cider-braised.
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Try Home Chef winner's apple butter sweet potato pizza
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:29:21 AM CST
Think outside the pizza box! TODAY's latest home Chef Challenge winner Jenn Tidwell shares a creative recipe for apple butter sweet potato black trumpet mushroom pizza with sage.