Fresh, Tasty Italian Fare in Indian Trail
Rossini's is a small, locally owned and family-friendly Italian restaurant.
Food + Fun
Good Eats in a Flash
The busy mom's guide to quick and delicious dinners
Safe Halloween Treats for Food Allergies
Tips for parents from The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network to ensure there's no trick in your children's treats.
4 Healthy Tips for Active Preschool Play
As children grow, they may be ready for more activities.
Orange-Scented Pumpkin Tempura
Ingredients:1 cup self-rising flour1/3 cup cornstarchZest of two oranges1-1 1/2 cups orange flavored sparkling water3-4 cups canola oil for deep fryingRaw sliced pumpkinDirections: Combine the flour and cornstarch in a medium-size bowl. Blend well with a wire whisk. Stir in…
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
The pumpkin seeds, sometimes called pepitas, may be rinsed from the stringy pulp that holds them in place inside the pumpkin, and then baked. First, rinse the seeds well, removing all of the pumpkin pulp. Then, pat the seeds dry…
Fun Halloween Party Ideas for Kids
Make your next Halloween party a mixture of old-fashioned and new games with plentiful treats.
Pumpkin-Carving Safety Tips
Save the bandages for the mummies with these tips to help keep children safe around the pumpkin-carving table.
Playground Review: Fourth Ward Neighborhood Park
Find some fun at Fourth Ward Neighborhood Park.
Fall Books and Games for Kids
Add some fun to your fall with these festive books and games.
Apple Turnovers
These traditional turnovers are tender and flaky, with apple pie-like filling and a thin, white glaze.Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter, divided 1/4 cup ice waterFilling: 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon…
Perfect Apple Pie
A classic apple pie takes a shortcut with easy Pillsbury® unroll-fill refrigerated pie crust. Easy and delicious!Ingredients: Crust:1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on boxFilling:6 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples (6 medium)3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4…
Bubble Art
Cooler Fall weather signals the reminder that soon kids will be spending most of their time indoors, shuffling around the house on Saturday mornings in their footie PJs and inventing faster, more permanent ways to stain the carpet. Find more art at Small Hands Big Art.
Off to the Races!
Now that fall is practically here and Charlotte backyards are a delight again, it's easy to forget that just a few weeks ago it was so hot your shoes could melt on the sidewalk and the last thing anybody wanted to…
Chunky Apple Cake
Yields: 12-14 servingsINGREDIENTS:1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda6 cups chopped, peeled tart applesButterscotch Sauce:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed1/2…
Happy Grandparents Day
Celebrate the special grandparents in your family with one of these fun ideas.
'Don't Dis' the Dog'
JJ’s Red Hots in Dilworth just opened in July, and its motto is "Don’t dis’ the dog." It serves premium hot dogs, as well as a variety of sausages, all on potato rolls, which really make delicious buns.
Playground Review: Freedom Park
Get the scoop on Freedom Park.
Food for Thought: Pizza Pie
No matter how you slice it, family pizza nights are delicious fun.
5 Healthy Fridge Essentials
Stock your fridge with these healthy staples.
Quick Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 1 carrot1 celery stalk1 tablespoon dried oregano1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes2 tablespoons tomato pasteSalt, pepper and fresh basilDirections: Mince carrot and celery, then saute with dried oregano. Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste, plus salt, pepper and fresh basil…
Easy Do-ahead Pizza Crust
Ingredients:3 1/2 cups lukewarm water1 tablespoon dry active yeast1 1/2 tablespoons salt7 1/2 cups all-purpose flourDirections: Combine water, salt, yeast and flour in a large plastic container and simply stir to mix until batter is sticky. Let sit 2 hours…
Make-Your-Own Pizza Pie
Ingredients: Pizza doughQuick tomato sauceFresh mozzarella cheeseYour choice of any fresh local veggies, sliced thin; or shredded proteins, such as chicken, beef or pork, cooked before usingShaved Parmesan cheese to finishDirections: Cut off a large orange-sized piece of dough. With…
Chicken and Spinach Calzone
Creamy White Sauce:2 tablespoons unsalted butter?2 tablespoons all-purpose flour?2 cups whole milk?Sea salt and black pepperPinch of freshly grated nutmeg?1/3 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano ?Filling:?3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil?1 small onion, chopped?2 cups shredded spinach2 cups chopped…
