Stacy, Wikimedia Commons Enjoy a slice of eggnog cake with a cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa. Most of the time, when my family gets...

Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Few things are as tasty and comforting as a hearty stew on a cold evening. Many times, I write about...

Senior Airman Elisa Labbe (USAF), Wikimedia Commons A traditional favorite for the holidays, gingerbread cookies are fun to make and eat....

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera Unified staff and volunteers serve meals to district family members on November 23 at Madera...

Missvain, Wikimedia Commons Most of us do not need any help to make a turkey sandwich, but sometimes we want to go a little beyond just...

Julian Fong, Wikimedia Commons Butternut squash is a popular choice for cold-weather meals. Not everyone in my family cares for squash,...

Neil Conway, Wikimedia Commons You can top sticky toffee pudding with a butterscotch sauce, or even add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. As...

Yosri, Wikimedia Commons Dried apricots are excellent for many types of baking. Having grown up on a ranch that included prune and...