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Foods That Can Increase Your Risk of Diabetes

Diabetes finds its roots in our everyday food selections. Understanding the connection between foods and diabetes risk is crucial for making informed decisions about our diet. In this article, we’ll

Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Chocolaty Frosting

I begged my aunt for this recipe when I was 16 years old, and it's still my very favorite. The silly monster eyes give these devilish cupcakes some Halloween fun! They are always on my husband's short list for special desserts. —Dawn Koestner, St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Gumdrop Cookies

These fun cookies are chock-full of chewy gumdrops. I use red and green ones at Christmas, black and orange for Halloween and pastel shades for Easter. I've made this recipe for years and find that kids really get a kick out of the cookies with a candy surprise inside! —Carolyn Stromberg, Wever, Iowa

Ice Cream Cone Treats

I came up with this recipe as a way for my grandkids to enjoy Rice Krispies treats without getting sticky hands. You can also pack the cereal mixture into paper cups and insert a wooden pop stick to create cute pops. —Mabel Nolan, Vancouver, Washington

11 Times McDonald’s Food Innovations Ended in Disaster

11 Times McDonald’s Food Innovations Ended in Disaster

When it comes to fast-food chains, few can rival the global success and iconic status of McDonald’s. Over the years, they have delighted countless customers with their classic burgers and

Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus

This is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus a bright, fresh flavor. Even those who don’t like hummus end up loving this version. —Anne Ormond, Dover, New Hampshire

Baked Doughnuts

Consider this baked donut recipe a building block for the delicious treat. Once you've got the base down, add any sort of sweet topping that you like.

Peppermint Brownies

My grandmother encouraged me to enter these mint brownies in the county fair some years ago—and they earned top honors! They're a delicious treat to serve during the holidays. —Marcy Greenblatt, Redding, California

10 Weird Things You Never Knew About Wine

Wine, a sophisticated blend of culture and history, has been a companion of civilization for thousands of years. With each bottle telling a unique story of its birthplace and the meticulous craft of its creation, wine enthralls us with its rich flavors and peculiarities surrounding its existence. 

Here, we delve into intriguing, lesser-known facts about wine that may surprise even the most seasoned connoisseurs. Prepare to uncork these fascinating insights in your next wine-tasting conversation.