How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple—the 8,000-year history of America's only native major nut

Pecans, America's only native major nut, have a storied history in the United States. Today, American trees produce hundreds ...
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Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie Recipes You’ll Want to Bake Every Year

Nothing beats a slice of old-fashioned pecan pie, especially when it’s fresh from the oven. With its buttery crust and sweet, ...

31 Easy Dessert Recipes That Start With A Tub Of Cool Whip

With these quick, simple recipes ranging from rich puddings to trifles and baked cookies, Cool Whip has found its way into ...

5 Ina Garten Recipes You Can Make & Give as Gifts

Don’t buy anything — give the gift of delicious treats, instead! Ina Garten has a handful of delicious, giftable recipes linked on her website right now that are perfect for Christmas swaps, teacher ...
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Kathy Bates Shared Her ‘Mama’s Southern Pecan Pie’ Recipe—and It’s So Easy

Kathy Bates’ pecan pie recipe comes from The Broadway Celebrity Cookbook (1989). The pie uses a premade crust and pantry staples like corn syrup, eggs and sugar. This pie is ideal for making ahead—its ...