These crunchy, slightly sweet nuts are wonderful munchies to offer your Thanksgiving or Christmas guests. Both kinds of nuts keep well in the freezer for several months, or you can serve them right away. They won’t be around for long!Spiced Almonds1/3 cup white sugar2 tsp. ground cinnamon½ tsp. ground allspice½ tsp. seasoned salt¼ tsp. nutmeg1 large egg white3 cups whole shelled almondsPreheat your oven to 250º. Mix sugar, spices, and salt in a small bowl.In a large bowl with high sides, beat egg white with an electric mixer until the egg white is foamy.Add all the nuts to the bowl and toss…

Oh, the joy of using just one pot to make something luscious! One skillet cooks your main course: pasta, meat, veggies, and sauce all at once. The efficiency of this is quite pleasing -- and less dirty dishes is always a good thing!One Pot Beef Stroganoff1 small onion, peeled and diced1 large clove garlic, pushed through garlic press12 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms1/8 tsp. ground black pepper¾ lb. very lean ground beef1 2/3 cup beef stock2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce6 oz. medium egg noodles, uncooked1 cup low-fat or regular sour creamChoose a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid – a 12-incher …

This warm comfort food will drive away the cold! It is infinitely flexible with whatever you have on hand, so no grocery store run is necessary. There are no noodles to boil and you’re using already-prepared ingredients, so it all comes together in a flash.This recipe came into being out of sheer laziness. Last night, I’d planned on making a tamale pie with my leftover chili con carne, but saw that I’d run out of cornmeal for the crust. With the snow coming down, I was less than motivated to run to the store. Instead, I pulled out a few things from the fridge and pantry and threw this …

What to do with that wonderful bubbly leftover from your celebrations? You hate to throw it out, but you just can't face another Champagne cocktail. Even if your Champagne has lost some of its fizz, you can use it in many ways, for recipes both sweet and savory. You won't taste the alcohol, but the Champagne flavor will really enhance the other flavors.  Here are some ideas for you: 1. If you happen to have one of those little ice cream makers, pull that baby out and put it in your freezer. Then you can make sorbet with your leftover sweet Champagne and serve with fresh berries. I'm not …

Does your heart sink when you’re asked to bring an appetizer or dessert to a party? You want to do something more remarkable than onion soup dip, but you don’t want to fuss. Try this smoked salmon spread – you can whip this up in about five minutes.As for the dessert, you want something impressive and festive. My glazed spiked eggnog bundt cake is decadent and takes only about 15 minutes of attention. These two recipes will make you the toast of the party!Smoked Salmon Spread 4 oz. cream cheese (low fat is fine) ¼ cup sour cream 1 Tbsp. horseradish mustard 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 4 oz. smoked …

Everyone seems to be talking about cake pops. These are balls of cake crumbs and frosting, stuck on a stick like a lollipop or popsicle, dipped in melted chocolate or candy melts, and then decorated.Yep, they are without a doubt a sugar bomb. But since our candy-free householdbreaks the rules at Halloween anyway, we decided to give them a whirl this year.Cake pops are a great project to let your kids get creative. Younger kids can justadd sprinkles; older ones can release their inner cake decorator. It’s messy but a lot of fun.Ingredients:1 13 x 9 inch baked cake – your favorite flavor1 can …