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We present a crash course in the spirits of Mexico—and an introduction to their made-in-Kansas City cousin.
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Almost every weekend, the smell of barbecue signals party time on a suburban Minneapolis patio. Jealous? We’ve got smoking tips to get you hooked.
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Margarita who? These days, all the cool kids order micheladas. A Chicago restaurateur stirs up the secrets to Mexican beer cocktails.
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Paper plates and kitchen-counter buffets have their place in the pantheon of home entertaining, but wouldn’t it be nice, every once in a while, to linger over a more special meal, cloth napkins and...
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Imagine a potluck where every dish is refreshingly new, and no one bails and brings chips. That’s my cookbook club. Start your own, and this may be your most adventurous cooking year yet.
Cranberry-Sauced Meatballs Appetizer
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Make zesty meatballs, tender pulled meat, crunchy snack mixes and savory dips in your slow cooker—perfect for serving at your next party.
Garlic and Herb White Bean Dip
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Spice up your parties with our easy recipes for dips and salsas, perfect for chips, vegetables, pita wedges and more.
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Add spice to your entertaining (or a weeknight treat!) with our 20 recipes for snack mixes. You'll find flavors to suit most tastes, including hot and spicy, cheesy, Asian, Cajun, tropical and...
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Get your green-thumbed pals together to trade plants, swap tips and maybe even enjoy a scone or two as the spring gardening season begins.
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Here are all the recipes from our 2007 annual holiday cookbook. Sprinkle your holiday traditions with some Midwest Living magic for fresh takes on main dishes, sides, salads, party foods and desserts.

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