Beet greens are the leaves of the beet plant and can be enjoyed either cooked or raw. This is a simple sautéed beet greens recipe that is easy to prepare for a side dish to any meal.

While many vegetable gardeners grow beets for their roots, the tops are a delicious bonus harvest. The foliage is high in fiber, and a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like potassium and magnesium.

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Freshly roasted chestnuts are a favorite holiday treat, but you don’t need an open fire to make them. Learn how to roast chestnuts in the oven, plus other ways with this easy to follow guide.

We’ve all heard the song, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…” from Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song.” But have you ever roasted your own chestnuts?

With the holidays approaching, many of us turn to old-fashioned ways we celebrated the season.

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If you are looking for a comforting and easy meal, this classic New England fish chowder recipe fits the bill. This creamy chowder is made from simple ingredients, including cod, potatoes, onions, bacon, cream, and tastes like restaurant quality.

Chowders were once considered a poor man’s meal. Today they are elevated to an award-winning food served in fine restaurants. Like most of the cuisines of the world, what we know as New England fish chowder came out of common sense and necessity.

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This cranberry sauce is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. Fresh cranberries are sweetened with light brown sugar for a slight caramel flavor, and brightened with orange zest and juice. Learn how to make cranberry sauce from scratch with this easy recipe.

Cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving classic for a reason. The tart fruit is native to North America, and ready for harvesting late summer into fall. Cranberry sauce adds a bright color and flavor to your turkey dinner, and balances the rich, heaviness of the other side dishes.

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While the turkey is roasting, it releases tons of concentrated flavors into the pan. Learn how to turn the pan drippings into a rich, flavorful homemade turkey gravy.

Turkey gravy is the glue that binds the Thanksgiving meal together, and can improve almost everything on the plate. Even if the turkey comes out a little dry, the potatoes a bit lumpy, and the stuffing a tad bland, a drizzle of homemade turkey gravy can fix it all and save the meal.

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