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  It’s my favorite time of year, and I have a wonderful soup recipe to share with you for those cool Fall days. As the leaves turn and the air gets cooler, there's nothing better than a bowl of comforting, hot soup. Check out the recipe below for Cider and Squash Soup from this new book  The Vermont Farm to Table Cookbook . Featuring recipes focused on fresh, local ingredients, this cookbook invites readers to savor the bounty of the Green Mountain State. Chef  Nora Rice  and photographer  Jenna Rice,  sisters and Vermont natives, combine their years of homegrown knowledge to create a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Cider and Squash Soup Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash 2 large carrots 2 small white onions 3–4 cloves garlic 10 sprigs thyme 2 tablespoons ghee, melted 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup hard cider 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup crème fraîche To Garnish 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons cr...

  According to the CDC, only 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. eats the recommended daily amount of  vegetables . Whether it’s the texture, taste, or just habit, many grown-ups are skipping the greens and missing out on vital nutrients. Award-winning cookbook author and motivational speaker  Heidi Herman  is on a mission to change that with her clever, flavorful new title,  The  Hidden Vegetables  Cookbook: 90 Tasty Recipes for Veggie-Averse Adults  (Hekla Publishing / September 16, 2025 / $49.99) . Instead of trying to convince adults to fall in love with kale or choke down Brussels sprouts, Herman offers indulgent, satisfying recipes that disguise the taste of  vegetables  while boosting nutrition. With recipes like Beef Bourguignon with hidden spinach and Chocolate Cake with undetectable zucchini, this book offers busy home cooks easy ways to nourish their bodies without sacrificing flavor—or fighting their own taste buds. I happen...

  I am thrilled about the upcoming release of this new book  The Vermont Farm to Table Cookbook . Featuring recipes focused on fresh, local ingredients, this cookbook invites readers to savor the bounty of the Green Mountain State. Chef  Nora Rice  and photographer  Jenna Rice,  sisters and Vermont natives, combine their years of homegrown knowledge to create a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Food and wine writer Meg Maker at  Terroir Review calls  the book  "a joyous celebration of Vermont’s culinary landscape." Below is a featured recipe from the book that is perfect for the summer season. Summer Crispy Corn Cakes Servings: 4 Ingredients For the Corn Cakes: 1 cup unsalted butter, divided 1 cup hot water 2 cups cornmeal 2-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional) 2 ears of corn, cut off the cob For the Toppings: 2 ears of corn 1 pint cherry tomatoes 4–6 scallions 1 medium red onion 2 jalapen...

  This Super Bowl Sunday, during the playoffs or any football fest, bring your A-game to the table with dishes that score big on flavor and convenience. With the air fryer as your MVP, you can whip up crowd-pleasing snacks that are crispy, delicious, and quick. Below, "The Queen of Air Fryers" Cathy Yoder, with nearly 800,000 followers across socials, shares 5 recipes perfect for those foodie-forward football watch parties ... with these and others availed from her  FabulesslyFrugal.com   platform.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5 Game Day Air Fryer Recipes Sure to Score Super Bowl Air Fryer Recipes That’ll Have ‘em Hungering for More 1. Air Fryer Loaded Potato Fries Quick and easy loaded fries made in the air fryer is one of Cathy’s favorite party appetizers! Ingredients 14 oz frozen French fries of choice 1 tbsp taco seasoning avocado oil 4 oz cotija cheese grated, or see recipe note ½ tomato diced ½ avocado diced 2 green onions sliced Sauce ⅓ cu...