Carol Ann Kates

Pecan snowball cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and add a festive flair to Christmas cookie trays. If you haven’t made them before, they are super simple. I have read dozens of pecan snowball cookie recipes and have garnered a few tips. Pecan snowball cookies are made with finely chopped pecans. Toasting the nuts before chopping them is a must. While some recipes may not recommend this process, toasting the pecans enhances their sweet, buttery flavor. Once incorporate

Risotto is the perfect autumn supper—creamy, cozy, delicious. The combination of Gorgonzola cheese and pear is an Italian classic. We love the combined flavors of crisp, buttery pears with the creamy, slightly tangy taste of Gorgonzola Dolce—a perfect pairing. When the crunch of fall leaves is underfoot and the air turns crisp and chilly, we turn to comfort foods. My Risotto with Gorgonzola, Pears, and Walnuts is the perfect Italian comfort food and is absolutely to die for.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Tantalizing odors oozing from the kitchen. The laughter and gentle buzz of family gathered around the dinner table. It is a meal I prepare with loving care. Thanksgiving is not only a time to gather and give thanks but a time to enjoy traditional foods that span generations. And, it is the perfect time to get the whole family involved. Mashing potatoes is the perfect job for teenage boys. My grandmother Gladys always said the secret ingred

What is your favorite comfort food? One of our favorites is chicken and dumplings—fluffy, billowy dumplings atop delicious chicken soup. In our house, chicken and dumplings is the perfect ending to chilly, autumn days. Of late, we have been trying to eat more veggies. My husband requested chicken and dumplings, so when making it this last week, I added green beans, peas, turnips, and parsnips to the veggie mix I normally put into my chicken soup. He loved it. Have More Veggie