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Growing up, my family spent every Christmas Eve with friends at the home of our neighbors, Pat and Paul Swanson. Though my family is Jewish, we loved being part of this tradition—the white lights, crackling fire, and, best of all, the annual appearance of Santa Claus. Always on the menu were Pat’s Swedish meatballs, rich mini meatballs made from beef and pork in a light cream sauce. The meatballs were standard cocktail party fare back in the 70s, but they’re still a huge hit at any party. They also make a fantastic and kid-friendly weeknight dinner served over mashed potatoes or...

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love cooking with cast iron. In fact, I use my favorite skillet on a regular basis. Besides being extremely durable and versatile, cast iron is known to handle extreme heat and help blend wonderful and delicious food flavors into cooked meals that no other frying pan can seem to do. But before you ever use one for the first time, it’s very important that you prep your cast iron beforehand. I love making recipes in my cast iron skillet like How to Make the Best Skillet Brownies in Cast Iron and How...

The holidays can bring overnight houseguests. Bless their little hearts, they appreciate treats to enhance breakfast, baked goods that can make them feel like they are getting special treatment. These luscious add-ons aren’t necessarily intended as a replacement for protein-based breakfast entrees. They are a delicious way to make the first meal of the day more festive. I often rely on fruit-augmented cakes that can be prepared a day or two before guests arrive. A lemon-blackberry Bundt cake or an apple-cider enriched loaf cake are two favorite standbys. I put them on a pretty plate or footed cake plate where...

This crispy and cheesy eggplant pecorino by America’s Test Kitchen is a huge hit at any gathering! It’s loaded with tons of cheese and a mouthwatering tomato sauce. It’s actually very easy to prepare – great for make-ahead meals. You should definitely try this dish at home. Read on for the full recipe. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of butter 1/4 finely minced onion 3 garlic cloves 2 minced anchovy fillets 3/4 teaspoon of table salt 1/4 teaspoon of pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano 128 oz can of crushed tomatoes 14 oz can of diced tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon of sugar...

If you like bananas, you just might like banana chips. They are sweet and crunchy, and perfect for snacking on. This wikiHow will show you several ways of making them. [Edit]Ingredients Baked banana chips 3-4 bananas, ripe 1-2 lemons, squeezed Deep fried banana chips 5 green/raw (unripe) bananas 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder Oil for deep-frying (peanut oil is a good choice for deep frying) Deep fried sweet banana chips 5 green/raw (unripe) bananas 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1 cinnamon stick Oil for deep-frying (peanut oil is a good choice for...