The Recipe: A long-time favorite pie in the South and the Midwest, especially among men. Not too sweet, not too sharp, a classic! The Conversation: What holiday do we celebrate on March 14? Hint, it's Pi Day! Good morning, class. What holiday do we celebrate on March 14th? [Puzzled looks. Furled brows.] A hint? What might hungry mathematicians eat on the 3rd month’s 14th day? [Suddenly a confident hand shoots up.] Very good! Yes, class, today we celebrate Pi Day to honor pi, the revered mathematical constant of 3.14 and a trillion more digits. On Pi Day, we make pie, today a classic recipe from America’s south and heartland, a lemon meringue pie that is citrus-sweet and meringue-light. It earns high marks for deliciousness and is perfect for early spring when we yearn for summer like a classroom longs for recess. It’s today’s homework, an A+ pie. ALANNA's TIPS If you’re making your own crust, add lemon zest to the pastry too. Visit KitchenParade.com fo

Chile warmth for chilly nights – but with poblanos, not too spicy hot! This recipe combines quick-cooked pork with a succulent sauce that's warmed (just warmed, not heated) with a little roasted poblano. I like to serve it with beans cooked from scratch in the slow cooker. Real Food, Hearty & Filling. Year-Round Kitchen Staple. Budget Friendly. Easy Weeknight Supper. One-Pot Meal. Low Carb. Low Fat. High Protein. Weight Watchers Friendly. Naturally Gluten Free.

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This Valentines, whisper "I love you" with home-baked cookies baked with love and, well – cinnamon! My recipe for cinnamon-y butter cookies (many people call them Snickerdoodles!) is specially written for new bakers who might wonder, Why does a recipe say that? What do they mean by that? You have questions, now you have answers! COMPLIMENTS! "... they are delicious!" ~ Angela "... they were excellent." ~ Susan "These cookies are delish. My 2 1/2 year old who doesn't like cookies absolutely loved them." ~ Anonymous This Valentine’s Day, whisper “I love you” with a plateful of just-baked cookies. If you’re an experienced cook, how about sharing your knowledge and a cookie-baking afternoon with a young cook? Or if you’re a new cook baking on your own, let’s decode a simple but delicious cookie recipe step by step. Why this? Why that? The cookie-baking answers are here! BUTTER QUESTIONS Cookie recipes call for