Dishes & BeveragesWhat Is Hop Water, and Why Are People Obsessed with It Right Now? Hops have long been relegated to the ID-required section of the grocery store. Now, with the rise of hop water, they are finally getting wider recognition.
RecipesBroccoli Meat Roll Most folks are surprised to see inside this meat loaf. But this versatile vegetable pairs nicely with the ham and cheese. – Diane Burling, Pingree, North Dakota.
RecipesFresh Fruit Bowl The glorious colors of the fruit make this a festive salad. Slightly sweet and chilled, it makes a nice accompaniment to a grilled entree. —Marlon Kirst, Troy, Michigan
RecipesLemon-Pepper Broccoli This easy side dish is perfect with just about any main dish. Lemon pepper gives it a nice zing. —Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
RecipesCherry Surprise Cookies I tuck a rich chocolate surprise into each of these cute bites. Candied cherries add a colorful finishing touch. —Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah
Dishes & BeveragesThis Giant Gingerbread Cookie Cutter Makes Holiday Baking a Breeze Get the cookie dough ready! This giant gingerbread cookie cutter will make sure your festive season is filled with sugar, spice and everything nice.
RecipesItalian Mushrooms Only four ingredients create a rich and flavorful side dish that goes well with beef and mashed potatoes. —Kim Reichert, Fargo, North Dakota
RecipesCreamed Broccoli and Cauliflower You can change the cheese in this recipe to suit your tastes. I use whatever I have on hand. Cheddar adds a nice flavor.
RecipesWhipped Banana Latte “Save ripe bananas to use in this refreshing, frothy beverage that’ll take moments to fix on a hot day.” —Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin
RecipesHearty Hunter’s Stew Moist, tender meat and thick, rich gravy are the hallmarks of my classic recipe simmered in a cast-iron pot. —Joyce Worsech, Catawba, Wisconsin
RecipesApple Meringue Pie I received this recipe from my mother-in-law, and it’s one of my husband’s favorites. It’s a nice variation on traditional apple pie.
RecipesBaked Halibut I got this easy, protein-rich recipe from Sandy Schroth of the Puffin Bed & Breakfast in Gustavus, Alaska. —Edward Mahnke, Houston, Texas
Dishes & BeveragesHow to Knead Dough with a Stand Mixer To knead dough with a stand mixer, all you need are a dough hook and few minutes to get the job done. Your bread will be rising in no time.
RecipesSauerkraut Latkes Really? Sauerkraut in potato pancakes? Oh, yes. Firm, sweet apples mellow the tang so very nicely. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
RecipesNutmeg Syrup “I’m a music teacher and I made this for a teachers’ breakfast. It was heartily received! The nutmeg adds a rich homey flavor.” Rochelle Felsburg – Fredericksburg, Virginia
RecipesPecan Roll-Ups This recipe is so delicious and is sure to become a favorite of your family. The pecans make them so rich.—Lee B. Roberts, Racine, Wisconsin