Dip right in

Global flavors and fresh ideas bring classic party food up to date

This recipe created a major clamor for dips

Kraft Music Hall Clam Appetizer Dip debuted in the 1950s.

A cake to sweeten summer

Plus what to do with all that basil

Turkey burgers break the grilling rut

Caramelized onions make a special topping.

Go Fourth and grill

Tips provide the basics for preparing food on that hot, summer grill.

Welcome to My Kitchen: Broccoli Grape Salad

Susan Ferris prepares a colorful salad for summer festivities.

Try these refreshing ideas for summer drinks

Cool down this summer with creative recipes for tea, lemonade and punch.

Farmers Market: Smoked meat

Natural smoke, seasonings spell success for smokehouse.

Battling pinot grigio's not-so-smart image

Italian pinot grigios outrank California's in taste test.

Easy-to-make rubs and marinades add loads of flavor to grilled foods

Whether you're making pork, beef, chicken or tofu, it's easy to enhance the flavor.

Curd your appetite!

Any whey you look at it, cottage cheese isn't just for dieters; it packs protein into everything from pasta sauce to pancakes.

Welcome to My Kitchen

Susan Ferris prepares Pasta with Italian Sausage and Peas

Sink your teeth into these cakes

Don't let light and fluffy box mixes set the standard.

Raising the bar: Layers of flavors make bar cookies a go-to treat

Try these desserts for holiday potlucks and more.

Seasoned to Taste: Shirley's Sexy Carrots

Celebrate life's moments with friends, family and sexy carrots

The Dog House

My co-worker Joe Duggan wanted to upgrade his hot dog order from The Dog House into a meal by adding chips, beans and a soda.

Europe Cafe combines Croatian, American fare

The small, casual eatery offers a combination of eastern European (mainly Bosnian and Croatian) and American fare — with an emphasis on the American.