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Cut Fennel

Holiday recipe call for fennel? It's great roasted, sauteed and even raw in salads. But don't let this veggie's feathery fronds intimidate you. Watch how to cut fennel in this video.

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The Joy of Holiday
Cooking with Kids

With special treats and family gatherings, the holidays are the perfect time to teach your child about cooking and nutrition.

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Holiday Cooking with Kids

On Your Plate:
Healthy Holidays

We asked the experts: How do you add nutrition to your holiday celebrations? See their extra healthy tips!

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On Your Plate

What's in Your Spice Rack?

When it comes to lightening up recipes, it is important to understand how to keep flavor when reducing fat, sugar or sodium. One way is through the addition of spices, herbs or other flavorings. See what a standard spice rack should include.

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Tip of the Day: What Is an Extract?

This time of year, flavored extracts like rum, maple, hazelnut and peppermint join vanilla extract in spice cabinets everywhere. We know they make holiday baking delicious, but what is an extract?

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Enjoy Healthy Holiday Meals and Keep Food Safety in Mind

Don't let food poisoning spoil the party this holiday season. Follow these simple steps for planning, shopping, cooking and safely storing leftovers.

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Fiscal Cliff and Academy Members

Sequestration—also known as the "fiscal cliff"—is a series of automatic federal spending cuts if Congress cannot come to a budget agreement. Learn what sequestration means for your bottom line from this Academy Tool Kit.

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