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It’s Crunch Time: Girl Scout Cookie Event Garners Community Support

Girl Scout Cookies just got real—as in, even more delicious than usual. Check out these culinary creations made from the iconic baked goods!

Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets Under $25

In search of stocking stuffers? These kitchen gift ideas under $25 are sure to delight!

7 of the Best Maine Lobster Recipes

Take a trip to the coast with these Maine-inspired lobster recipes.

Bread Time Stories

Baker Chet Fery delivers kindness, one loaf at a time.

Frosted Banana Nut Bars

These moist, sweet dessert bars won the “Best Dessert Dish” category in our 2014 recipe contest.

Grilled Steak Tacos with Tomatillos, Onions and Peppers

Meet the grand prize-winning recipe in this year’s American Profile recipe contest.

Apple Upside-Down French Toast

This upside-down french toast is the undisputed “Breakfast Winner” in this year’s recipe contest—and perfect for fall!

Made With Love: 2014 Recipe Contest

Meet the winners of our 2014 recipe contest—and, of course, recipes for the delicious winning dishes!

Beans and Greens

Both hearty and healthy, this recipe dominated the “Best Side Dish” category in our 2014 recipe contest.

Orange-Jicama Salad

This perfectly crunchy salad won “Best Salad” in our 2014 recipe contest.

Mango, Apple and Blue Cheese Salsa

Meet the snack who stole the show in our “Best Appetizer Dish” category of our 2014 recipe contest.

Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe

This easy chicken dinner recipe is a warm, comforting dinner dish—and the winner of our “Main Dish” category in this year’s recipe contest.

8 Gourmet Oatmeal Toppings

Bob’s Red Mill offers 8 toppings for every kind of oats imaginable.

For the Love of Chocolate: Chocolatiers Pursue Their Sweet Passions

The stories of four independent chocolate makers who gave up traditional careers to pursue a sweeter passion.

How ‘An American Family Cooks’

Chef and author Judith Choate shares her family’s holiday recipes in her memoir-like cookbook.