Hi Reader, The evenings are getting colder, and dinner should feel a little easier. These recipes bring plenty of comfort without turning the kitchen upside down. There is something hearty, something creamy, and something straight from the garden. Choose the one that fits the night ahead. Chili Bar A pot of chili turns dinner into something everyone can finish their own way. The toppings keep it relaxed. It also makes feeding a mixed crowd much simpler. Set up the chili bar This 4-quart...

Thanksgiving morning. Everyone else is watching the parade while you're peeling potatoes, chopping onions, making pie crust, and wondering why you agreed to host again. By lunchtime you've washed the same mixing bowl six times. By three, you're considering whether the wine goes in the gravy or directly into you. I've had those days. That's why I built a Make-Ahead Schedule into the Complete Thanksgiving Party Planner. Choose your dishes and your holiday date, and it lays out what you can...

Hi Reader, Cranberries arrive just as the calendar starts speeding up. A quiet weekend is a good time to put some away. These projects range from tangy to spoonably sweet. Each one brings bright color to the colder weeks ahead. Cranberry Vinegar Cranberries turn ordinary vinegar a brilliant ruby color. The flavor adds a sharp, fruity lift later. A bottle also makes a thoughtful kitchen gift. Infuse the vinegar This jelly bag strainer helps leave fruit solids behind for a clearer cranberry...