In another few weeks, there will be lots of leftover pumpkins in homes across the country, thanks to the festivities of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Fall is the time for pumpkins, and it's also the time for pumpkin pies, muffins, soup, butter and souffle. If you've been wondering what to do with the pumpkins that are hanging around your house, here are some ideas to get your started. ... read more »

Although it's easy enough to buy a frozen pizza and stick it in the oven, nothing tastes better than pizza made with homemade dough. It's also really easy to go to your neighborhood bakery and ask for a ball of dough, or buy a frozen package in the grocer's freezer. But it's just as easy to make your own, especially if you have a stand mixer, such as the Kitchen Aid. It r... read more »

Have you looked in your refrigerator lately? How many containers are hidden in the back that contain unknown food substances that are coated with green fuzz? Or maybe there are black spots growing on blocks of cheese ... or a foul smell coming from a container of something that used to be soup. They say that more than one-third of the food that Americans buy at the supermarket is thrown out ... read more »

Perhaps no dish is as versatile and delicious as a roast chicken. Frequently, they cost no more than a few dollars, easily feeding a family. Even if you live alone, a roast chicken offers an incomparable value. You can roast a chicken on Sunday and eat the leftovers throughout the following week. The best part is that roasting a chicken is quick and easy, requiring little more than an oven, a bak... read more »

Ever wish you could make your leftovers new again? Of course you do. Here are some tips for breathing new life into some commonly leftover food. Pizza Sure cold pizza is good, but when reheated properly, leftover pizza is amazing. You have a few options for reheating. You can nuke it, but the microwave will make the bread completely rubbery. Ovens and toaster ovens are good, but ovens take a... read more »