Spark up your Independence Day festivities by making salads out of potatoes, hearts of romain, tomato or fusilli pasta.

These are many varieties, but to make it easy, the following recipes showcase easy-to-find ... an earthy taste and only 60 calories per serving. (Photo by Cathy Thomas) Cream of Mushroom Soup ...

Bake them just before serving. Cook’s notes: The two most common pitted ... serve themselves and top the soup with grated Parmesan. (Photo by Cathy Thomas) For a casual gathering, I like to ...

Here are recipes and inspiration for celebrating the season.

Photo: Michael Murtaugh Just about every cook needs a casserole dish ... Because casseroles are often brought to the table for serving, we gave points to dishes that looked nice enough to be ...

Susan Glendening is a cooking force known for her homemade soups and meals served with steadfast dedication. For the last 23 years, Glendening has prepared homemade hot and cold entrees ...

Yes, think of adding that buttery taste and creamy texture to a wide variety of dishes ... (Photo by Cathy Thomas) Julie Rosso and the late Sheila Lukins changed the way many of us cook.