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During this time of year, it'd be hard to overlook the prevalence of fruitcake and eggnog, but there's another important December holiday, Hanukkah, that's replete with fabled history and tradition, too. Traditionally, dishes for this Jewish holiday are not for the faint of heart. Many of the holiday eats are deep fried in oil to symbolize the oil that miraculously lasted eight days. Cheese is Read more
December isn't all about cookie swaps, tree trimmings, and Christmas dinners; at sundown tonight, Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. You may be familiar with menorahs and dreidels, but what do you know about the celebration's food traditions? Find out when you take our quiz. Take the Quiz Read more
Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating, and what better way to enjoy the festival of lights than with a latke party? Latkes are pancakes made with shredded potatoes, but you don't have to stop there. Here are five healthy twists on the basic latke recipe. Pair your potato pancakes with sour cream, salsa, or homemade fruit chutney for a satisfying appetizer, but be warned — they're so irresistible, Read more
A neighbor's generous zucchini gift inspired me to make something besides the usual baked sweet bread. Although they're traditionally made with potatoes, I whipped up a healthier batch of latkes using vitamin A-rich sweet potatoes and low-calorie shredded zucchini, which adds extra fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Baking the latkes instead of frying in a layer of oil makes for a savory and sweet Read more
Move over, pepperoni: butternut squash and brie will transform your pizza. Padma Lakshmi on cooking with Winter pumpkin. Learn how to make Carnegie Deli's iconic matzo ball soup. Hanukkah food traditions, from sufganiyot to latkes. Geoffrey Zakarian talks to us about winning Next Iron Chef. Ten fun and festive holiday treats. Beef tenderloin is the ultimate holiday roast; here's how to cook Read more
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The holidays are always a little hectic, and there's definitely some added pressure for those of us who volunteer to play host for a Hanukkah celebration, Christmas dinner, or New Year's Eve party. We caught up with entertaining expert Katie Lee as she toasted her role as Clos du Bois wine ambassador in LA, and couldn't resist asking for some advice on how to make throwing a successful seasonal Read more
We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Kristina Sauerwein about outgrowing the baby monitor. My friend posed this question on Facebook: “At what age did you detach yourself from the monitor with your child?” She was wondering if she Read more
