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Slow Down For The Holidays
Start with your slow cooker for entertaining made easy.
By Kimberly Mayone

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A Festival Of Lights And Latkes
Try our delicious recipes for vegetable pancakes, or latkes — a favorite dish to serve during Hanukkah.
By Lisë Stern

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Upper Crust
Take winter desserts to a new level with these sweet and elegant tart selection.
By Elinor Klivans

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Meals in Minutes: Hearty Five & Dine
Save time and money with savory recipes that feature only five ingredients.
By Beverly Ballaro

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Food For Thought
Themed gifts, help with party supplies, how to roast garlic, plus Ingredient
Insider: Capers.

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Ask The Expert
Flours, spices, and mixes are Rob Martel’s specialty.

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Food Lovers' Favorites
Hannaford customers Simon and Cobus van der Ven and associate Dave Adams share their special takes on traditional holiday fare.

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Cooking with Kids
Let your children learn from this classic tour — from Northern Italy and prosciutto to Florence and spinach-stuffed pasta shells.

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For Your Health
Get the lowdown on sugar alternatives, and bake up yummy, sweet, and sugarless goodies.

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Inspirations
Take a light approach to party dips by learning how to make tasty sides without all that fat.

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Wine Worth Discovering
Holiday wine selections are just as important as deciding what dish to serve. Learn how to make the best choice for your event.