Slow cooker tips for busy weeknights

A slow cooker can be a great resource that allows you to come back at the end of the day to a nice, home-cooked meal.

Get back on track with this Sausage and Basil Frittata

I spent Sunday afternoon throwing out the carbs and cooking a dinner that would make my doctor proud.

Here's all you need to know to make the best cookie bars ever

They’re simple to make and you only use one pan. And they make great gifts this time of year.

Volunteers serve up warmth and comfort at Rogersville's free Thanksgiving dinner

“What I liked about it is meeting new people and knowing that we're making a difference. Helping others who could not be here, who are shut in or having hard times, we can help a little bit.” — Steve Strong

Hundreds attend Palmer Center's Thankful Meal

KINGSPORT — More than 500 parents, grandparents and other family members of Palmer Center preschool dined Tuesday at the 15th annual Thankful Meal held by the Palmer Center at Kingsport's Civic Auditorium.

Palmer Principal Amy Doran said

Thanksgiving Day lives on with leftovers

Here are some tips to use your tasty leftovers to re-create delicious meals safely.

Don't — really, don't — wash your Thanksgiving turkey

Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don’t wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day.

Stuff the turkey, not yourself on Thanksgiving

With a little know-how and some careful planning, you can enjoy all the things this wonderful holiday has to offer without the dreaded weight gain.

Restaurant serves up stellar views and vinegar pie

Yes, vinegar pie is one of those dishes that tastes better than it sounds. But it’s difficult to find. There is one place, though, where it’s the centerpiece of the business. The Clinch Mountain Lookout Restaurant, in northeastern Grainger County, Tennessee, has been serving vinegar pie for well over half a century.

Bacon cheeseburger pasta is a delicious dinner treat

“Mmm, mmm, mmm! I don’t know why they call this stuff Hamburger Helper. It does just fine by itself.” — Cousin Eddie in “National Lampoon’s Vacation”

Salvation Army to host annual Thanksgiving meal

If you’d like to volunteer to help serve up this meal, read below to find out how.

Low Carb Philly Beef Casserole is a Hensley kitchen favorite

In all honesty, this is probably one of my favorite recipes that we have tested in the Hensley kitchen for a low-carb, great-tasting, satisfying and delicious meal.

You can have a healthy Halloween

Plan a sweets schedule over the next few days or weeks with your kids, and when it’s over, give the remaining candy away.

Apple butter, fried pies and gravy serve a higher cause at Hiltons

In the Scott County, Virginia, community of Hiltons, canning and preserving the harvest are timeless rituals. And they’re high art.

Basil jelly: a tasty way to preserve a favorite flavor

This time of year fresh basil can often be found at a bargain, or free from a friend’s abundant harvest.