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How to Make a Fine Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake
Dennis WeaverMar 11, 2026
St. Paul’s Best Chocolate Cake We never make a trip to Saint Paul without stopping—or...
Busy Day Cakes That You Don't Have to Frost
Dennis WeaverMar 10, 2026
The cake at the top is a Flourless Chocolate Cake made from a mix. It's...
Don't make ordinary mashed potatoes . . . make a cheesy potato casserole!
Dennis WeaverMar 09, 2026
The Potato Rodeo We bought a 50-pound box of potatoes. We're in Idaho--potato warehouses are like gas stations--and went to work.  We spent the week making potato casseroles. It wasn't our first rodeo. We know potato casseroles.  Mount up, and we'll show you around.
Greasy Ham Gravy Ruining Holiday Dinner? Try this Cranberry Country Gravy
Dennis WeaverMar 07, 2026
Ham gravy is tricky — salty —and the glaze affects the taste. Here's the perfect answer--quick and easy. It's made with our just-add-water chicken gravy mix with dried cranberries, with either a splash of orange or apple juice added.
How to Use a Cookie Scoop and Other Cookie Tips
Merri Ann WeaverMar 06, 2026
Preheat the oven to the right temperature every time. Start heating the oven well ahead....
A Base Recipe for Cream Soups
Dennis WeaverFeb 23, 2026
How to Make Cream Soups From Scratch