Santa Loves Shortbread
Santa loves his traditional milk and cookies, but even Santa likes to be surprised. This year, spice up traditional shortbread recipes with real butter and flavors of-the-moment that are popular in restaurants across the country.

Uncorking A Season for Entertaining
With the weather cooling down, the entertainment season is heating up and from now until the new year, there are countless parties, dinners and events to keep you busy and your calendar full. For some of us, as the holiday season nears, so does the stress and chaos.

What's the Secret to Picking Out the Right Gift Every Time?
The holidays are almost upon us, and if you're like most people, you're probably not looking forward to the task of finding "the perfect" gift for everyone on your list.

No Fuss Holiday Entertaining Tips
Feeling stressed just thinking about the upcoming holiday season? You're not alone. While most people love to reconnect with loved ones, the stress of entertaining and preparing those special treats that create memorable connections can be overwhelming. Yet the rewards of gathering around special foods of the season are more important than ever.

The Secret to Great Tasting Holiday Dishes -- Fire Up the Grill
If you're planning to do a lot of entertaining this holiday season, one of the best tools to have at your disposal is a barbeque grill. Cooking over an open flame allows you to prepare tasty meals a lot faster than you could with use of an oven alone.

Tips for Preparing the Perfect Holiday Turkey
Holiday feasts can often end up more draining than enjoyable. You know the typical scenario; waiting eight hours for the turkey to cook, taking up all the room in the oven for rolls and pies. Worrying about how things will turn out. All that effort, only to sit down at the table and bite into a dry, tough turkey breast.

Great Gifts to Have on Hand This Holiday Season
During the busy holiday season, there are no shortages of reasons to celebrate. Whether you're attending your office holiday party, a family dinner or just entertaining neighbors who drop by, it's a good idea to keep a selection of gifts on hand to let people know you care.

Invite Your Guests to "Dip" Right in This Holiday Season
Whether you're on Manhattan Island, South Padre Island, the isles of Key West or the Big Island of Hawaii, there's a universal finger food you'll find appropriate for every holiday gathering - a dip.

The Secret to Making Great Homemade Desserts Over the Holidays
'Tis the season to make memories with family and friends when good food and drink abound. To make the most of your gatherings, special occasions and dinners make sure you show up with a delicious treat that everyone is sure to enjoy! Don't forget about all the cookie swapping and recipe sharing that takes place, too.

Be the Boss of the Barbecue
These days people are barbequing all year round, but the peak of the traditional season -- summertime -- is upon us. Whether you're grilling ham or hamburgers or slowly smoking a pork shoulder to tasty tenderness for pulled pork sandwiches, now is a great time to stretch your culinary skills with the "king of outdoor cookers."