When was the last time we really raved over carrots, let alone ... noticed them? Carrots are good, sure. They're handy to have on hand. They keep. They're cheap. Even kids will eat the so-called baby carrots. And thus carrots are ubiquitous. Nothin' special. Nothin' extra. Nothin' to notice. But sign me up for the Carrot Campaign. There's gotta be a story behind this, right? Yep.

Come mid-winter chill, there's nothing like hot bowls of chili (or chowder?!) to warm us from the inside out. And on the side? Cornbread, of course. Here I've collected my favorite recipes to combat that winter chillin'. Your next hot meal? It's here. Another Handy Recipe Collection from Kitchen Parade: Chili, Chowder & Cornbread All Made from Scratch with Whole Ingredients. Super-Organized for Browsing or to Find Exactly What You're Looking For, Fast.

Bundle up, y'all ... because brrrr, chill, it feels like winter. So let's stay in, shall we? while staying warm, too? This week, I've collected seven recipes to warm our kitchens and warm our innards and maybe even our hearts, all without breaking the bank, healthy resolutions or even, really, a sweat. You gotta admit, January's just a great month for settling in and cooking up a (snow-free) storm ...

No basil for pesto? No problem. Instead whip up an untraditional pesto that substitutes fresh spinach for fresh basil, especially suited for winter and other times when basil is expensive or hard to come by. Cook some pasta while making the pesto and there you go, dinner in a flash. Whole Food, Fresh & Versatile. Real Food, Easy & Inventive, Especially for Winter. Beautiful Color! Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Great for Meal Prep. A New Addition to The Homemade Pantry , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. Perfect When Cooking for One or Two . Vegetarian & Easily Converted to Vegan With a Non-Dairy Parmesan. Easy DIY. Naturally Gluten Free. So Good!

Seven January-perfect recipes to hop us up with Vitamin C. And lest you think that bushels of oranges are the best source? Instead, think a bunch of obscure foods plus readily available kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts and okay, sure, some juicy oranges. How many keepers in this collection? A bunch, I hope!

How to poach eggs in milk, soft and soothing nourishment for people who are under the weather with upset tummies or little appetite. Next time someone is sick, try warm eggs bathed with buttery warm milk for sustenance ... Whole Food, Simply Prepared, "Plain" But Perfect. Comfort Food When Someone's Sick. Mere Minutes to the Table. Budget Friendly. Perfect When Cooking for One or Two . Vegetarian.

Seven recipes that top my "make now" list as we break open the grab bag that is a new year, a breakfast (or two), a soup (or three), a supper (or four) to set a-simmer to the stove. Here's to 2024 ...

Three quick and easy ways to get the seeds out of a whole pomegranate, no muss, no fuss, all to separate and release those juicy arils of pomegranate for snacking, fruit salads, garnishing, juicing and more. All three techniques are simple, two require no special tools. So if you've ever felt confounded and confused when confronting a pomegranate, get yourself one or two and practice up. Soon you'll be saying, "How easy is that?" Easy How-To Tips for Home Cooks. Clear Instructions + When Best to Use.

For this the last week of 2023, let's take a look back at readers' favorite recipes plus — ta da! — Kitchen Parade's brand-new "most useful recipe" plucked from 2023's new recipes. I had a hard time picking just one but in the end, the choice was not only obvious but perfect — and hope that you will agree?! And then to finish out the year, I've gathered a few quick recipes ideas for you: think greens and black-eyed peas for "good fortune" in the New Year. It's been a good year, 2023 ...

My cousin LeAnne’s long-time go-to make-ahead coffeecake recipe and since last year, mine too. I make it over and over which suggests how easy, adaptable and forgiving LeAnne's recipe is. It takes about 20 minutes to mix up the night before, then throw it in the oven in the morning. Fresh warm coffeecake on Christmas morning? With a crispy streusel topping? Oh, you’re going to be glad you clipped this recipe! Homemade Coffeecake, Warm from the Oven. Mixed At Night, Baked in the Morning. A Long-Time Home-Style and Family-Tested Recipe. Budget Friendly. Potluck & Brunch Friendly.