Banana-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies "Mashed ripe banana adds sweetness and flavor to these chocolate chip cookies. I found I could reduce the usual amount of sugar and butter." --Cathy Brixen, Phoenix, Ariz. Photo by: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling:...

Bacon-Wrapped Barbecue Burgers This dressed-up burger is a true crowd-pleaser. If you pull the ground beef from your freezer, make sure it has been well wrapped and frozen for 3 months or less to ensure best flavor. Photo by: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling:...

Afterburners Serve with a spicy queso dip. YIELD: Makes 6 appetizer servings COURSE: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres Ingredients 12 unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp 12 jalapeño peppers 6 bacon slices, halved lengthwise Preparation Peel shrimp, and devein,...

Chocolate-Caramel Angel Food Cake Drizzle the caramel quickly before it cools. Photo by: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro YIELD: 12 servings (serving size: 1 slice) COURSE: Desserts, Cakes/Frostings Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) box white angel food...

August 29, 2011 The Garage-Door Windows? Not Real Even though those garage-door windows pictured aren't really real, we really like them because they increase curb appeal — without the hassle of replacing the door. Coach House Accents manufactures window...

Guest Blogger: How to Bring Green Essentials into Your Home this Fall Posted: 30 Aug 2011 02:48 AM PDT Guest Blog #159, Entry #634, August 30, 2011 If you’re like most of us, the hot sunny summer weather is starting to take it’s toll, and you are ready...

New York Yankees Postgame Alert August 31, 2011 N.Y. Yankees 5, Boston 9 at Fenway Park N.Y. Yankees Record: (81-53) Boston Record: (83-52) Winning pitcher - Josh Beckett (12-5) Losing pitcher - Phil Hughes (4-5) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E NYY 0 0 1 0 0...