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Roasted Soups
Roasting vegetables gives robust winter soups an unusual depth of flavor, great for starters or simple suppers.
By Kathy Gunst

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Game On!
Basketball, football, hockey — whatever the sport, here’s a collection of winning dishes for the ultimate game-watching party.
By Kimberly Mayone

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Meals in Minutes: One-Endless Pastabilities
Combine ingredients you have on hand in the fridge or cupboard with pasta for delicious dinners.
By Kathy Gunst

5
Food For Thought
Citrus shines in winter, cold-weather mood boosters, plus tips on bamboo steamers and Ingredient Insider: Rice vinegar.

8
Ask The Expert
Tom Wiskerchen, of Wisconsin’s Wiskerchen Cheese, applies his science
background to creating cheeses.

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Food Lover's Favorites
When her partner wanted to shed pounds, Nancy McCallum got to work in the kitchen, creating healthy, and tasty, comfort food.

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Inspirations
Romance your Valentine with a delectably indulgent Taste of Inspirations® dinner.

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For Your Health
Heart-healthy eating becomes easier than you think with superfoods like salmon and almonds.

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Cooking with Kids
From Sam promoting ham to a muffinloving moose, children’s book characters can inspire kids in the kitchen.

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Wine Worth Discovering
Cozy wines take the chill off winter, plus a recipe for mulled wine.