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Fresh cranberries are really only available a few weeks out of the year which is a real shame because I just love the tart flavor they give dishes. Plus, their bright maroon color is hard to match.

If you are looking for a fun, simple and super delicious way to use up some of your Thanksgiving Dinner leftovers, look no further, I've got you covered.??These tasty little roll-ups are filled with leftover turkey, stuffing and gravy.

Overnight Oatmeal and a DIY prep and topping bar is the answer to out-of-town guests, different wake-up times, stress-free mornings and staying healthy at the holidays!

If you like pumpkin pie, try these Individual Pumpkin Pies, great anytime of the year. They are just the right size to enjoy the familiar flavor you love, in a presentation that will wow your guests. And if you need any more incentive to try them, they taste AMAZING!

One of our very own Zak employees, Al, volunteered this recipe. Al also volunteered that his wife is the one who bakes, and he is the one who eats the cheesecake!

One of my favorite things to make in my slow cooker is chili. If you have never made chili in the slow cooker before you must try it. Once you see how easy it is, you may never go back to your traditional chili making ways. The wonderful thing about chili is that you can make it as bold as you want it.

Fall is easily my favorite season. School is back in session, the chilly weather rolls in and holiday celebrations are just around the corner. The season is filled with fun get-togethers and casual parties. Whether you calendar is full of kids' Halloween parties and potluck get-togethers or you're just looking for an easy snack to have on hand for drop-in company, this mix will be your go-to from the first falling leaf to brisk Black Friday morning.

There's a sort of secret ingredient that's common in a lot of traditional Mexican cuisine that is frequently overlooked when people try to recreate dishes: chocolate. That's right. If you've ever had a really rich Mexican sauce like mole, it almost certainly has a small amount of chocolate in it which gives the sauce some sweetness and counteracts the spicy elements in the dish.

One of my absolute favorite things to buy as a snack in the middle of a long day of site seeing is elote, or grilled corn. Well, it's not always grilled, sometimes it is steamed, but I like to grill it! The corn always comes with lots of toppings and a rich sauce that has some spice and tang to it. It's a wonderful snack and you shouldn't have to travel to Mexico to have it!