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Holiday tribute to a blue-ribbon baker

Executive EditorHoliday baking wasn’t quite the same this year.I recently learned that one of my mentors, the woman who taught me how to bake her oh-so-flakey nut rolls, has passed.Peggy Tinkey was the consummate baker. I’d interviewed the Cecil Township woman on several occasions, ...

Stuffed with Love: Handmade pierogies a generational tradition

Staff writerPierogies — those delicious, crescent-shaped dumplings stuffed with potato and cheese — once were considered a poor manÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ food.But pierogies (or pirogi, perogy, or pyrohy), are one of PolandÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ greatest dishes and were an indispensable staple of holiday celebrations when I ...

Welcome the world to holiday gatherings

The traditional dishes served year after year at your familyÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ holiday gatherings may bring comfort and a sense of nostalgia, but you can open your loved ones up to a whole new world by incorporating recipes from around the globe.People of all different cultures across the Earth are often ...

Create a heart-healthy holiday cake

The traditions of the holidays often include family-favorite meals and seasonal sweets, but enjoying those beloved treats doesn’t always mean giving up health-conscious eating.This year, before you decide what to prepare for holiday get-togethers, consider the benefits of recipes like this ...

A full, festive menu for holiday celebrations

From the hors d’oeuvres to the main course and all the way through dessert, creating a full holiday menu doesn’t have to be hard.The key to a successful feast is focusing on dishes that can please loved ones of all ages and palates, such as a festive salad before the turkey or ham main ...

Mouthwatering recipes to beef up the holidays

At this year's holiday gatherings, you can put together a show stopping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for more. It all starts with beef, a versatile, beloved ingredient that can be used in appetizers, sides and main ...