If you like hash browns, you will love latkes (also known as potato pancakes).  Savory and warming, latkes are fried pancakes made from grated potatoes and other vegetables. From the seemingly infinite number of variations on this classic Hanukkah dish, here are some of our favorite recipes: Calico Potato Latkes from Food.com incorporate carrots forRead more »

Are you having visions of sugarplums dancing or hallucinations from too much turkey? There’s no denying that the holiday season is already in full swing. Make this year easier with a cookie swap—a great way to try new recipes without having to bake them all yourself. We’ve chosen some of our favorite recipes for cookie-swapping andRead more »

Thanksgiving is the most traveled holiday of the year. Arrive at your destination with your sanity and your culinary contribution intact with these holiday recipes that are easy to pack along.

The key ingredient to a great date night at home is a little bit of imagination. Make cooking together part of the fun with a creative adventure featuring romantic recipes. Start your special evening with a champagne toast, and set aside some bubbly for Giada’s Champagne Risotto with tender asparagus and crisp pork. Asparagus hasRead more »

Sandra Lee is ‘First Lady’ of Food: With the election of her longtime companion, Andrew Cuomo, to the governorship of New York, Food Network’s own Sandra Lee has become New York’s First Lady of Food. AM New York imagines what the victory celebration might have looked like, including this lasagna and a tasty doughnut tree.Read more »

Almost everyone loves bacon, whether you call it American pork-belly, Canadian bacon, French lardons, or Italian pancetta. In twelfth century England, couples who could last more than a year without arguing were awarded a side of bacon—an enviable prize that lead to the phrase “bringing home the bacon.” Be the hero of your dinner tableRead more »

Not sure what to make when a vegetarian guest comes for dinner? Don’t panic. If you’re trying to please a diverse group of eaters, these vegetarian-friendly recipes are sure to bring everyone to the table. Break the ice with flavors of cranberry and orange in Emeril’s Red Rooster cocktails from CookingChanneltv.com. And show off yourRead more »

Company coming over?  It’s a great time to fire up a pot of molten cheese. Fondue is a classic, sophisticated dish that brings people together– talk, dip, and enjoy great company. Choose your recipe from some of our favorites and grab  friends for some cheesy fun. For tradition, you can’t beat Tyler Florence’s Cheese Fondue.Read more »