Fast Easy Recipes

Cooking conversions, owl cake pops and fried chicken top Tumblr food posts
A poster on volume conversions for precision cooks that includes the number of dashes and drops which go into a teaspoon is the most popular food post on Tumblr this week.    

Cooking for one or two
Whether you're a young single or have an empty nest, there is nothing more frustrating than seeing a great recipe for chili or macaroni and cheese and realizing that it serves 8 to 10, or 4 dozen cookies.

Weekend Entertaining: Whole grains, ginger, bananas yield tasty loaf
It seems like everyone is trying to eat more healthfully, so here's a recipe that will keep your family and those weekend guests healthy and happy.

Memories of mom include Patriots' first Super Bowl, recipes
This old family photo shows the author, then high school senior Christine Igo, with her mother Helen Igo after they watched the Patriots win their third playoff game on the road and earn a trip to their first-ever Super Bowl. Helen is wearing her autographed 'Mosi's Mooses' cap which she took with her to New Orleans.

Gonna fry now: Better chicken wings
The Birds might not be flying up and down the field this year, but that's no reason to pass up a party. At the very least, the Super Bowl is an excuse for even those with the most distinguished of palates to get down with some Fritos, dip, and the MVP of the Sunday spread: the chicken wing.

Entertaining vs. Cooking
“I've always said, ‘Practice moderation, y’all,’' Paula Deen said on NBC's "Today" show after disclosing she has Type 2 diabetes while continuing to dish up calorie-laden recipes on TV. “I'll probably say that a little louder now.”

Healthy, Hearty Comfort Food
MISSION, KS-- - During the short days and cold nights of winter, many of us crave comfort foods. Unfortunately, the rich dishes we usually think of tend to be low in nutrition and packed with fat and calories. ...

Cook up a Super Bowl feast
This Super Bowl feast features a TV dinner of sticky ribs, creamy coleslaw, homemade pickles, cornbread and saucy beans.

In the Kitchen Q&A: Cookies are flavored with malted milk balls, scones are dotted with dried fruit
Question: I used to make cookies with malted milk balls. Can you find such a recipe?

Eat it: blueberry banana oat bread
It's a nice way to acknowledge National Oatmeal Month