Food

A Full Menu of Festive Holiday Flavor

Cooking up a successful holiday gathering calls for everyone’s favorite recipes. From the centerpiece main dish to fresh salads and appetizers, roasted sides and baked sweets, you can take seasonal

Celebrate Fall, Everything Apples 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  As we enter November, you might think the season for apple picking is long gone. However, you can still go apple picking as

Photo taken in Vancouver, Canada.

Help for First Time Holiday Hosts 

Hosting Thanksgiving is a large undertaking that can put some hosts under pressure. Unlike some other holidays that are less food-focused, Thanksgiving is largely about the meal. Turkey is the

Put a Plant-Based Spin on the Taco Night Menu

Mealtime traditions are common among many families, from taco Tuesdays to weekend favorites. You can add a special touch to one of the most popular traditions – taco night –

Pumpkin Spice … and Everything Nice 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  For those of us who love pumpkin spice season the arrival of this joyous time of year can’t come too soon!  This year,

Cooking Clean 

With many people focused on achieving a cleaner and healthier lifestyle, taking actionable steps such as recycling, using less hot water and eating nutritious foods can help lower your carbon

4th of July Snow Cone Cupcakes 

These snow cones won’t melt. Nope. They’re not icy… but they are frosted.They’re snow cone cupcakes and they were a lot of fun to make.  Decorate them in red, white,

Sweeten Up Family Favs with Fresh Fruit 

When your family’s favorite dishes inevitably grow tired, a touch of sweetness may be all you need to freshen up the flavor of classic recipes. Keep tried-and-true dinners on the

Get Fired Up for the Best BBQ 

By Michele E. Buttelman   Signal Staff Writer  If you’re looking to Top Chef-up your Fourth of July BBQ game you’ll want to forgo the obvious choices of traditional American fare

Signature Dishes of SCV Restaurants 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  If Philadelphia is known for its cheesesteaks, Kansas City for its ribs and New Orleans for its gumbo, what signature dishes can Santa

Memorial Day BBQ

Though summer officially starts in June, for many, Memorial Day is the annual first chance to get together with friends for a warm weather cookout. Whether you’re just celebrating the