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Stuffing recipe: Herbed chestnut stuffing with cranberriesChestnuts add a聽sweet, nutty, and chewy flavor to classic bread stuffing. Add dried cranberries and fresh herbs to infuse lovely aromatic flavors.
Talk turkey about obesity with your teens and model healthy eating, says new studyParents should talk turkey about obesity with teens while modeling healthy eating habits, a new University of Minnesota study suggests.
Sweet potato casserole, Southern styleSouthern candied sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel will be a sweet spot on your Thanksgiving menu.
Healthy green bean casseroleUsing Greek yogurt and nonfat sour cream in your green bean casserole is one way to save Thanksgiving indulgence for the dessert table.
Thanksgiving turkey pardon: When one mom told Bush to pardon a pigThanksgiving turkey was not the authentic original dinner. And when a mom debunked the idea, she came literally head to head with President Bush trying to set the record straight and get a pig pardoned instead of a turkey.
Thanksgiving: The top 5 tips for fostering gratitude in kids Culture may be pushing kids to want, want, want, but a growing body of research shows that gratitude for what one already has is a huge component for kids of not just happiness, but of physical health, life satisfaction, and even grade point average. So what鈥檚 a parent to do? How does one foster gratitude in children, not just for the holidays but for the whole year? Never fear 鈥� we鈥檝e read a bunch of the research and have come up with our top five tips for fostering gratitude in kids.
White House kids speak out: Growing up in the president's padWhite House kids Steve Ford, Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush, and Lynda Johnson Robb talk about growing up with Dad as president, playing Led Zeppelin, and Mom still cooking dinner.
Winter soil careGardeners who live in California and other mild climates can do their gardens a favor by getting a start now, in early winter, on improving and caring for the soil. That ensures future success.
Butternut squash pie with sorghum whipped creamFeeling聽adventurous聽this Thanksgiving? Experiment with butternut squash instead of pumpkin or sweet potato. Top your unique pie with homemade whipped cream infused with聽sorghum, or another sweet syrup.
Thanksgiving travel fun? Take the dog ... or cat or birdThanksgiving travel with pets doesn't have to be a recipe for disaster. It's easier these days to take your furry friend 鈥� just be sure that they're invited.
Roid rage: Steroid use common in 5 percent of teens in new studyTeens using steroids may be driven by high performance pressure in sports and a muscular body ideal projected by the media, according to a new study of 2,800 Minnesota teens; steroid use was found to be equally common among athletes and non-athletes.
Chris Evert will star on 'CSI' for a tennis-mystery episodeChris Evert will guest star on CSI along with fellow tennis players Lindsay Davenport and Justin Gimelstob.
'Game of Thrones': Season 3 premiere date and latest casting news'Game of Thrones': When is it coming back for a third season and who are the latest actors (and musicians) to sign on for appearances?
Green bean casserole, two variationsGreen bean casserole is an American favorite, next to the turkey, at Thanksgiving dinner. Here are two versions to choose from.
American Music Awards: Justin Beiber wins big and brings MomAmerican Music Awards: Justin Beiber (favorite pop/rock male artist), Nick Minaj (favorite rap/hip-hop artist), and Taylor Swift (favorite country female artist). Other American Music Awards winners included Carly Rae Jepsen (favorite new artist) and Carrie Underwood (favorite country album).
Turnip puff with buttered breadcrumb toppingWondering what to do with turnips? Boil a batch with a potato to remove any bitterness, then mash, and bake them with brown sugar and nutmeg to bring out a sweet flavor. Top the whole thing with buttered breadcrumbs.
Mango upside down cakeTired of pies? Spice up your holiday dessert聽repertoire聽with this festive cake. Mango isn't just a summer flavor, when combined with cloves, ginger, and cinnamon it's warm聽and spicy.聽
'Breaking Dawn 鈥� Part 2' screening would have been the focus of his shooting spree, says Missouri residentA Bolivar, Mo. resident told authorities he'd planned to go on a shooting spree at a 'Breaking Dawn 鈥� Part 2' screening and at a Walmart on Sunday.
Denis Lavant gives an extraordinary shape-shifting performance in 'Holy Motors'Lavant wows as a man who impersonates 11 different people in the course of a day.
