Thankful for leftovers: From chili to a Monte Cristo spin-off, readers share ideas for the day-after turkey

It turns out there are some among us who love Thanksgiving almost as much for the leftovers as for the main meal. "I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't have leftovers," laughed Miranda Stewart of Starkville. "I wake up the Friday after already anticipating the chili I'll use that turkey for."

A sauce that's a bit Thanksgiving, a bit Hanukkah

A fried holiday appetizer that's still healthy

Classic and modern takes: Thanksgiving green beans

Tradition and treats: Thanksgiving heralds the 53rd annual Country Store Bake Sale

Peek at the calendars of many a Thanksgiving hostess in Columbus and surrounds, and there's a good chance you'll see next Tuesday flagged in red. That's when the doors of the Stephen D. Lee Home open for two of the most anticipated hours of the year -- the Country Store Bake Sale.

A guide to take the pain out of Thanksgiving math

Gluten-free goodies: Health coach shares survival tips for gluten-free holidays

As Thanksgiving and Christmas march ever closer, many of us are thinking ahead to desserts for holiday dinners and parties. Alyssa Davis is, too. But the Starkville cook's shopping list probably looks different than yours or mine. Davis has been gluten-free for several years now -- not because she thought it was trendy, but because she believes it improves her life and keeps her medication- and symptom-free after years of battling Crohn's Disease.

Dandy dressings: Time to pull out the cookbooks and decide on the dressing

Remembering the Thanksgivings of my childhood conjures warm memories. I can clearly see gleaming china, sparkling crystal, the turkey-shaped gravy bowl and a large cornucopia my mother often used as a centerpiece. It overflowed with artificial apples, oranges and grapes that, to a kid, looked good enough to eat. In fact, I daresay there were some tiny teeth marks on the underside of a couple.

Pumpkin pie and doughnuts are meant to be together

Pumpkin, not potatoes, make these latkes winners

Columbus cook is contestant on new Food Network show

Seonkyoung Longest of Columbus is wasting no time in pursuing her culinary passion. After earning an apron as one of the top 40 home cooks out of 40,000 original aspirants on "MasterChef" Season 4, which premiered in May, the 29-year-old military spouse is now one of nine contestants selected for "Restaurant Express," a new Food Network program hosted by Robert Irvine.

Great pork chops? It's all about the size. (And wait'll you try the pumpkin-seed butter)

Everyone loves the idea of a grilled pork chop, but they often fall short of expectations. And I blame the butcher!

Consider a robust kale salad

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