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An Italian flourless chocolate cake is a win

Chocolate is inextricably linked to Valentine’s Day, and much of it comes packaged in heart-shaped boxes. For something different, consider making a torta Barozzi, a sumptuous and sophisticated flourless chocolate cake that’s often imitated but rarely duplicated. Traditionally, torta ...

Easy-to-make cheesy potatoes and ham

Nothing beats a slow cooker for ease, and potatoes cook up wonderfully in whatever make or model of slow cooker you have. To keep this dish healthy, we’ve used lower fat cheese and reduced-sodium ham and broth. Easy, Cheesy Idaho Potatoes and Ham Recipe courtesy of the Idaho Potato ...

Satisfy guests with a savory snack and wine pairing

FAMILY FEATURES — Pairing an easy, delicious appetizer with the perfect wine doesn’t have to be as difficult as it sounds. When you’re ready to elevate your home entertaining, turn to a simplistic recipe featuring fresh, bold flavors. Developed by sommelier and founder of “The Lush ...

Buffalo wings with less splatter

We will start by acknowledging that deep-fried chicken wings are very, very good. And when I am out and about in a bar-ish setting, it’s difficult to pass them up. But deep frying chicken wings – or really anything – at home? Very rare in my kitchen. It’s messy, it calls for lots of ...

Nachos make the ideal game day snack

Big games dot the college and professional football landscapes each year beginning in late summer and ending in mid-winter. But no games are bigger than those that take place once the calendar turns to a new year. That’s when the postseason begins in both college and professional ...

This year, why not make custom chocolates for, or with, your Valentine?

Since Cadbury popularized the fancy box of chocolates in the 19th century, the link between love and those darkly sweet treats has only grown stronger — thanks partly to years of clever marketing. “If you look at advertising over the years, chocolate companies emphasized love and ...