Donna Pierce

Sometimes cooks just don't have time at the last minute to whip cream. It can be whipped ahead and chilled for several hours. First, whip to stiff peaks. Then place...

Use these chocolate-covered plastic spoons to flavor coffee, add an extra boost to hot chocolate, or bundle together as gifts. Melt 12 ounces of chocolate chips in a 2-cup microwave-safe...

That tinkle of ice against glass, the hum of a happy crowd and the mobbing of the helpless helper carrying a tray of hot snacks can only mean one thing:...

Winter squash such as butternut, acorn, Hubbard and pumpkin are distinguished from summer squash by their hard seeds and tough shells. Cut a 2-to-3-pound winter squash in half; scoop out...

When recipes, such as custards, involve blending uncooked eggs into hot mixtures, "tempering" will prevent the uncooked eggs from scrambling or curdling. To temper eggs, whisk beaten eggs in a...

A quick dip in boiling water--a technique known as blanching--helps preserve and set the color of fresh vegetables as well as those intended for the freezer. For cabbage, blanching enhances...