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Upside down pizza pie bakeThis pizza casserole makes a quick weeknight meal to please the whole family.
American Idol 2014: Why Harry Connick's Jr.'s feedback falls on deaf earsAmerican Idol 2014 recap: On Wednesday night, Harry Connick Jr. provided the most honest and constructive feedback of any American Idol judge in history. Unfortunately, everyone seemed to think that critical thinking was a real bore; including his fellow judges.- Texans cheerleader accepts 'promposal' after 10,000 retweetsTexans cheerleader will go to the Crosby, Texas, high school prom. The NFL Houston Texans cheerleader said yes after Michael Ramirez got 10,000 retweets on his promposal.
- Verbal EnergyAccents that put us all over the mapThat wildly popular online New York Times dialect quiz illustrates, among other things, how rooted our word choices are in the environment we live in.
Lea Michele is so-so on debut albumLea Michele did not deliver on her first solo album, 'Louder,' which sounded more like a demo. The last track was inspired by her boyfriend and 'Glee' co-star Cory Monteith, who died of a heroin overdose last year.
Outdoor furniture ideas, for when the snow meltsOutdoor furniture has evolved as more home owners create living space outside their physical dwelling. Following this winter, outdoor furniture will be particularly welcome.
'It's Complicated': Parents get a teen view of social mediaTeens growing up in a networked world face a lot of concerns, from maintaining privacy to asserting self image. Research presented in the book 'It's Complicated: the Social Lives of Networked Teens' provides the teen perspective.
Mustard-glazed pork loin roastA pork loin roast that is coated with a glaze of Dijon mustard, rosemary, shallot, and garlic, allowed to marinate for several hours, then roasted until just cooked through.
Lammily doll: Crowdfunding the 'Average' BarbieArtist Nickolay Lamm is on his way to crowd funding a new line of dolls to take on the Barbie empire, inspired by average teen girls.聽- N. J. teen sues parents but loses first round in courtRachel Canning wanted $650 in weekly child support, plus the payment of her tuition at Morris Catholic High School. But a New Jersey judge denied her initial request. "Are we going to open the gates for 12-year-olds to sue for an Xbox? For 13-year-olds to sue for an iPhone?" he asked.
- Olympic gold medalists join Dancing With the StarsCharlie White and Meryl Davis, Sochi Olympics ice dancing medalists, will appear as contestants on Dancing With the Stars in the new season. Drew Carey, Diana Nyad, Billy Dee Williams are also among the latest DWTS competitors. The show returns on March 17.
Why moms won't give up fast foodFast food is never the best option, but it is often the easiest, especially when wrestling a car seat.聽
Mardi Gras recipe: Cajun jambalayaA delicious, spicy rice casserole filled with chicken, sausage, and shrimp for Mardi Gras. Add a splash of Tabasco if you like things extra hot.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson will return for 'Pitch Perfect 2,' star Elizabeth Banks will directAnna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson, who starred in 'Pitch Perfect,' will reportedly return for the film's sequel and 'Perfect' star Elizabeth Banks will direct. Anna Kendrick is also starring in the upcoming musicals 'Into the Woods' and 'The Last 5 Years.'
High school senior sues parents to pay for collegeRachel Canning says her parents threw her out of the house at age 18. She is suing her parents to pay for her private high school tuition, her living and transportation costs. She also wants them to pay for college.
National Pancake Day and the stolen IHOP mugNational Pancake Day is a way to enjoy one of the world's favorite breakfast foods and give back to the community. One mom remembers a special breakfast with her sons that provided not only pancakes, but also a hilarious memory to last a lifetime.
Pancake Tuesday: Chocolate chip pancakes with saut茅ed bananasWant a decadent breakfast for Pancake Tuesday? Let the batter rest for a half an hour, stir in chocolate chips, then top a golden stack of pancakes with caramelized bananas.
The Web's new viral starMillions of viewers are tuning in for science-related YouTube videos like one that gives a tour of the Large Hadron Super Collider and clips of little-seen giant sea creatures.
Dutch baby pancake for Pancake DayShrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day is this Tuesday, March 4. Even if this is not an occasion you observe, pancakes are good any time right?
Tots and pot: When to warn kids?One mom is starting the anti-drug chat with her daughter 鈥� really early. Thinking a decade or so in advance, this mom tackles a parenting topic likely to shift a lot more in US culture before her daughter even hits her teens.聽
