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 ...

17 Cozy Sweet Potato Recipes Perfect for Fall and Winter

Sweet potato is the staple ingredient of many families' favorite fall and winter meals. It is so versatile that you can use ...

Chefs share the 10 best ways to use canned pumpkin — and 3 recipes you should probably skip

There are great sweet and savory ways to use canned pumpkin, like pasta or cocktails or bread. But some fall recipes should ...