Mrs. Floyd's Divinity

With the addition of chopped pecans, this divinity is crunchy, fluffy, and simply divine. Divinity is a classic candy make with granulated sugar, corn syrup, and stiffly beaten egg white. Remove syrup mixture from heat. Credit: Southern Living Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Drop mixture quickly by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased wax paper. Garnish, if desired....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Amy Callahan

Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts

This new twist on the classicsummer piemakes sure to spice things up for the season. With only 20 minutes of hands-on time, this recipe is a total breeze. Ingredients 1(17.3-oz.) Credit: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Gently unfold both pastry sheets. Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise on each pastry sheet; sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cut each pastry sheet into 9 (3-inch) squares. Gently press squares into 2 lightly greased muffin pans....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Charles Sanchez

Muffuletta Panzanella

Muffuletta panzanella is a bread salad with all the flavors of New Orleans muffuletta sandwiches. The giardiniera does most of the heavy lifting in the dressing. The brine is so distinctive that its flavor immediately reminds you of the New Orleans sandwich. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Prissy Montiel The sweetness of the tomato contrasts all of the pickled and salty ingredients in the salad. Theres a little arugula for color and freshness, but really, this salad is all about the mix-ins....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Jeremy Wallace

Mules Navigating North Carolina's Impassable Roads To Bring Supplies To Communities Cut Off By Hurricane Helene

They are capable and willing to work in many conditions most won’t. They call them beasts of burden, we call them our beloved mules, the company wrote onFacebookMonday. They are capable and willing to work in many conditions most won’t. Credit:Mountain Mule Packer Ranch They are not stubborn… they are wise, and require respect. On Monday the mules delivered life-saving supplies, including insulin for a family that was in desperate need....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Ann Baker

Multistate E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Recalled Walnuts

Heres what you better know. LumenSt/Getty Images Check yourpantries! The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued awarningTuesday about a multistateE. Credit:LumenSt/Getty Images coli outbreakconnected to organic walnuts. The products have since been recalled. Two people have developed a jot down of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Fortunately no deaths have been reported. While most people recover within a week, five to 10 percent develop HUS....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Michelle Carr

Mushroom Stock

Umami-packed mushroom stock will be your go to for soups and stews. Learn how to make mushroom stock. Freeze a batch so you have a rich base of soup at all times. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Simply cook the veggies, add some flavor enhancers, and simmer until rich and ready to use. Seal and refrigerate for up to five days, or freeze up to three months....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Stephanie Lyons

Mustard-Glazed Pretzel Bites

Grab a dip and these pretzel bites, and you are half way to an excellent party. Pile them in a basket for your nexttailgateand watch hungry fans devour them by the handful. Ingredients 1(12-oz.)pkg. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless frozen soft pretzel bites(such as SuperPretzel) 2Tbsp.honey 1Tbsp.Dijon mustard Directions Preheat oven to 400F. Place pretzel bites in an even layer on a small rimmed baking sheet; set aside salt packet....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Dr. Joseph Bradley

Mustardy Glazed Barbecue Ribs

South Carolina-inspired barbecue ribs, easy enough for weeknights. Tangier than regular sauces, its the perfect partner for these meaty ribs. But this recipe gets even betteryou dont have to be a barbecue master to make these ribs. Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Ingredients 1(3-lb. Transfer 1 teaspoon spice mixture to a small bowl, and set aside. Sprinkle remaining spice mixture on both sides of ribs, gently patting to coat....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Anthony Mitchell

My Dad’s Camellias Are A Welcome Bright Spot In The Middle Of Winter

The colorful blooms spark joy during the dreariest time of year. Theres not much I look forward to in the month of January. But the way he tells it, his camellia-growing career nearly ended before it started. Credit: Courtesy of Kari Cribb He apologized for the fence-building noiseand then realized her eyes were fixed only on the shrub. And she said, I hope you didnt too. Thats a Drama Girl that I helped so-and-so plant 20 years ago....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Annette Bradford

My Easy Little Secret Will Make Your Chocolate Chip Cookies Stand Out

A pinch of espresso is all you need. Molly Bolton There are millions of ways to make chocolate chip cookies. (In a good way!) Credit:Molly Bolton The two are not only complementary flavors, but coffee helps intensify chocolates flavor. But you dont always have to add coffee in liquid form. ground coffee beans). Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Tom Aguilar

My Family Won't Let Me Visit If I Don't Make This No-Bake Cake

Thankfully, it’s quite easy to prepare. A Dessert Everyone Loves I’ve baked alot of dessertsfor my family. I’ve made all sorts of recipes for them really. Credit:Molly Bolton Desserts, however, are among my favorite things to prepare for them because we’re a sweets-loving crowd. We truly loved doing thisbrownie mix taste testtogether. However, not everyone in the family loves the same sweets, which can be a bit challenging. Credit:Molly Bolton...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · George Green

My Favorite Breakfast For The Day After Thanksgiving Involves This Unexpected Leftover

Youll be extra grateful for these easy sheet pan pancakes topped with a tangy twist on leftover cranberry sauce. Opting for sheet pan pancakes simplifies everything. For a double dose of sweet-tart goodness, gently stir a cup of cranberry sauce into the batter. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Finally, sprinkle on some powdered sugar to get everyone dreaming of Christmas snow. Credit:Jessica Furniss

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Jennifer Moore

My Friends Have Been Using This Secret Santa App For Years–And You Should Try It Too

Its a game changer, yall! Fortunately, theres an app for that. Organizers have the option for participants to RSVP and have a draw date scheduled or draw names immediately. Credit:SeventyFour/Getty Images And, if you dont want to download another app, you’re able to just usethe website. Today, Elfster is the most popular Secret Santa app on the marketand for good reason. For more information and to download the app visit elfster....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Johnathan Steele