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It's Time to Check Your Spice Rack Nothing lasts forever...even those half-filled bottles of herbs and spices on our spice rack! They may not be empty, but they could be lacking their flavorful punch if we keep them past their peak of freshness - and now's the perfect time of year to take stock of them. (Full Story)

Hoisin BBQ Steak-on-A-Stick Combine the pineapple, red pepper, cucumber, and rice vinegar in a small bowl; set aside. Combine the ketchup and hoisin sauce in another small bowl; set aside. (Full Story)

No-Fry Honey Chicken Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place honey in a shallow bowl. Place cornflake crumbs in another shallow bowl. (Full Story)

Oatmeal Bars Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Melt butter and syrup over low heat on stovetop or in microwave. In a large bowl, combine butter mixture, baking soda, and allspice; mix well and let cool. (Full Story)

Barbecued Turkey Loaves Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce and the water. Add the oats, egg whites, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and salt; mix well. Add the turkey, onion, and bell pepper; mix well. (Full Story)

Beefy Onion Soup Melt the butter in a 6-quart pressure cooker and add the onions; sprinkle with the salt and pepper and sauté over high heat for 10 to 12 minutes, uncovered, or until the onions are golden. Remove to a bowl and set aside. (Full Story)

Garden Pasta Toss Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain, rinse, drain again, and set aside in a large bowl. Cover to keep warm. (Full Story)

Creamy Crab Wontons Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, bread crumbs, and garlic powder; mix well with an electric beater. Add the crab meat, stirring until thoroughly mixed. (Full Story)

Celebration Punch In a large punch bowl, combine the fruit punch, orange juice and lemonade concentrates. Stir until well combined. Just before serving, add the champagne and orange sherbet and serve. (Full Story)

Tex-Mex Dip Spread bean dip on a large serving tray (about a 12-inch round). In a large bowl, combine avocados, mayonnaise, and lemon juice; spread over bean dip. (Full Story)

Ham Frittata Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. (Full Story)

Mr. Food Holiday Poem Over the years I've enjoyed writing poems to celebrate some of our favorite holidays, so today, while you spend time with your family, sharing a holiday meal, I'd like to send out a greeting on behalf of my family, staff, and everyone at the station to have a little fun...before I get back into the kitchen tomorrow. (Full Story)

Eggnog Around the World In addition to the traditional eggnog we enjoy around the U.S. at holiday time, eggnog variations are also served around the world, including these: (Full Story)

Holiday Pinwheels In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and raspberry preserves; mix well. Spread over the tortillas and top with the spinach leaves then the meat slices. (Full Story)

Butterscotch Bubble Loaf Coat a 12-inch Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place the butterscotch pudding mix in a shallow dish. In small batches, dip the rolls into the dry pudding, coating evenly. Arrange rolls in Bundt pan, alternating with pecans. Sprinkle remaining pudding mix over the top. (Full Story)

Fancy Eggs Benedict Cut the avocado in half and remove pit with a spoon. Scoop out the flesh, place in a medium bowl, and mash with a fork. Add the lemon juice, scallions, salt, and pepper; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve. (Full Story)

Salsa Pork Chops In a medium bowl, combine salsa, pineapple and scallions; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork chops, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. (Full Story)

Moderation 101: Holiday Eating Tips How can we avoid packing on the pounds without giving up our favorites this holiday season? We've got some tips for you. (Full Story)

Old-Fashioned Steamed Pudding Coat a 10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, milk, and eggs until well combined. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until well combined. (Full Story)

Twenty-Minute Italian Chili In a soup pot, cook the chicken, sausage, and onion over high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, or until browned, stirring to break up the sausage. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Full Story)

Big Bowl Antipasto In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the dressing; mix well. Add the dressing and toss until well coated. Serve immediately. (Full Story)

No-Bake Holiday Fruitcake Line a 9" x 5" loaf pan with plastic wrap, letting the wrap hang over the side a few inches. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and thoroughly mix with your hands. Place mixture in lined pan and cover well. Freeze at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving. (Full Story)

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of container, as needed. If hummus is too thick, thin it with a teaspoon or two of water. (Full Story)

Sesame Fish Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place Asian dressing in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, sesame seeds, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper; mix well. (Full Story)

Tips for Edible Holiday Gift-Giving Before purchasing anything, do your homework and check for reputable gift companies online. Seek out customer or consumer reviews or check with friends and family for recommendations. (Full Story)

Pretzel Squares Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 7" x 11" baking pan with aluminum foil, letting the ends extend beyond the edges on two opposite sides. Coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray. (Full Story)

Thanksgiving Day: Giving Thanks Today I want to start out by saying a special thanks to all the men and women I work with day in and day out. (Full Story)

Holiday Stuffing Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the onion, mushrooms, almonds, raisins, salt, and ginger, and sauté six to eight minutes, or until onions and mushrooms are tender. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. (Full Story)

Turkey Dinner Rolls Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Using your hand, flatten one roll for the turkey's body and place on baking sheet. Cut a narrow piece, about 1/4-inch of the remaining roll, to be used as a head and neck. Roll it into a rope shape and place on left side of body to form a slight curve. Cut head piece on an angle and pull down against neck to form a wattle. Flatten the rest of the remaining roll into a half circle. Place on right side of body, opposite head and neck. Cut 7 long slits to form feathers. (Full Story)

Peanutty Rice In a medium saucepan, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and peanuts. Sauté three to four minutes, or until onion and pepper are soft. (Full Story)

WITN Is Cooking In The Morning Last Updated: 10:29 PM 11/20/08 - Looking for a special holiday dish? Then we have just the ticket for you. Watch as as Marvin and the gang share their favorite recipes. (Full Story)

Green Beans and Sweet Potatoes Preheat oven to 400°F. In a 9" x 13" baking dish, place sweet potato sticks, onions, brown sugar, lemon juice, and sherry cooking wine; toss gently. (Full Story)

Thanksgiving Countdown Tips The Thanksgiving feast is one of the most important meals of the year, and if you've ever been frazzled in the kitchen because you didn't defrost the bird in time, or forgot to pick up some of the basics, now's the time to make sure that doesn't happen again! (Full Story)

Cranberry Cobbler Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 9" deep-dish pie plate with nonstick cooking spray then spread cranberries over the bottom. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar and the walnuts; stir with a spoon until evenly combined then flatten mixture with the spoon. (Full Story)

A Turkey Is a Turkey... or Is It? Frozen turkeys have been flash-frozen to a temperature of 0°F. or lower. This does not affect the quality of the meat. The best way to thaw a turkey is in the refrigerator. It takes about one day per five pounds. A thawed turkey will keep in the refrigerator for two days before cooking. (Full Story)

Deep Fried Turkey Be sure the turkey is completely thawed and free of excess water. Inject it with the marinade then cover the outside of the turkey with your favorite dry rub. (Full Story)

Blackened Chicken In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients except the chicken; mix well. Rub the chicken breasts well with the seasoning mixture. Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until no pink remains. Serve immediately. (Full Story)

Lo Mein Soup In a soup pot, combine all the ingredients except the spaghetti; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the spaghetti and boil for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the spaghetti is cooked and no pink remains in the chicken. (Full Story)

What Is a Flat Iron Steak? The Flat Iron steak is officially called the Shoulder Top Blade steak (Flat Iron) and is cut from the Shoulder Top Blade roast, part of the chuck. (Full Story)

Stovetop Tuna Mac In a large saucepan, prepare the macaroni and cheese dinner according to package directions, adding the frozen mixed vegetables to the boiling macaroni in water for the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain and return the macaroni and vegetables to the saucepan. (Full Story)

Cheesy Herbed Mashed Potatoes In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the potatoes 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender; drain in a colander. Place butter and scallions in pot and cook over medium heat 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in basil, chives, dill, salt and pepper. (Full Story)

Beefy Chili In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat; add the beef and cook for 5 minutes. Drain off the liquid. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned on all sides and the onion is tender. (Full Story)

Fettuccine alla Vodka In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, just until golden. Add the vodka and the tomatoes with their juice and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. (Full Story)

A Rainbow of Healthy Options We eat with our eyes, and that's why colorful foods always appeal to our senses. In fact, they actually may add years to our life! (Full Story)

Presidential Election Day/Quick Meal Ideas It's Election Day and the kitchen is on the back burner, because the polling place is where we want to be - remember to vote! (Full Story)

Honey Chicken Last Updated: 4:37 PM 11/03/08 - In a large bowl, make a batter by combining the flour, baking powder, salt, and water; mix well. In a large deep skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium-high heat, until golden. Remove from the skillet and set aside. (Full Story)

Pumpkin Squares Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well and set aside. (Full Story)

Italian Tortellini Stew In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrot, celery, and onion, and cook five minutes, stirring occasionally. (Full Story)

Spooky Green Eyes Cut eggs in half crosswise. Remove yolks and place in a medium bowl. Cut avocados in half lengthwise and remove pits. Scoop flesh into bowl with egg yolks; add remaining ingredients except olives, and mash with egg chopper or fork until thoroughly combined. (Full Story)

French Onion Bake Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange bread slices on baking sheets and bake 5 minutes per side, until dry and golden. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. (Full Story)