Emily Bibb
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Satisfy Your Snack Attack With These Instagram Ideas

When the clock strikes 3, it's time for a bite.

When the clock strikes 3, it's time for a bite. Sweet, salty, or crunchy snacks can satisfy any craving while holding you off until the main event — dinner. Searching to mix up our midday grumbles, we turned to our readers for a little Instagram inspiration. From small plates like zucchini fries to a good ol' classic cupcake, social-media snackers are filled with ideas. Take a look at a few of the nibbles that caught our eye, and tag your own bites #savorysight on Twitter and Instagram. After all, what's the afternoon without a little treat?

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Hosting a Super Bowl Party? Everything You Need Under $25

If you're hosting a Super Bowl party but don't want to break the bank, we have everything you need — under $25!

If you're hosting a Super Bowl party but don't want to break the bank, we have everything you need — under $25! — to serve up the perfect spread. From sturdy beer glasses to chic appetizer plates, these hosting essentials make for the perfect Super Bowl bash and can be used well beyond game day.

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A Touchdown-Worthy Super Bowl Menu

When it comes to the Super Bowl, "go big or go home" is the motto for sports fans and foodies alike.

When it comes to the Super Bowl, "go big or go home" is the motto for sports fans and foodies alike. Ending football season on a high note means serving up the best game-day favorites. We're kicking up appetizers with bacon and giving buffalo wings a run for their money with a honey barbecue sauce. Even if you're not throwing a party of your own, impress your friends with Mrs. Fields-style chewy chocolate chip cookies or an unexpected six-pack. No matter who you're rooting for, we can all agree that this menu will leave guests wanting more!

Radeberger Pilsner
The Super Bowl isn't just any game, so why drink just any beer? Radeberger Pilsner, a classic Teutonic tipple, changed the way we look at beer. Consider this brew a jazzed-up version of Coors Light, satisfying those who want a refreshing beer that still peppers the palate with hops-forward flavor. Because it runs about $8 for a six-pack, it's a great choice for an intimate viewing party or an impressive beer to contribute to a potluck.

Bacon Guacamole
Guacamole is a Super Bowl essential. Take this classic game-day dish to another level by adding bacon (yes, bacon!), an unlikely combination that's like a club sandwich in dip form. With its creamy, crunchy texture and chipotle kick, this bacon guacamole recipe promises to be a hit (and devoured in minutes).

The rest of the menu after the break.

recipes

Love Coffee? Try These 6 Creative Cups of Joe

Kick up your caffeine fix with a few twists on your favorite drink .

Kick up your caffeine fix with a few twists on your favorite drink . . . coffee! Branch out beyond Starbucks with these six recipes, which range from the sweet to the spicy. Try mixing coffee with peanuts, a dash of cardamom, Baileys, or whiskey. Here are two recipes for morning joe (and four boozy coffee cocktails) to reignite your love for the roasted bean.


Pumpkin Irish Coffee

Cardamom Cappuccino

Brazilian Coffee Cocktail

Baileys Coffee

PB&J Blended Coffee

Keoke Coffee
Fast and Easy Dinner

5 Meals That Don't Require a Trip to the Store

When it comes to weeknight dinners, there's nothing worse than a recipe that requires and lot of prep, let alone an outing.

When it comes to weeknight dinners, there's nothing worse than a recipe that requires and lot of prep, let alone an outing. If heading to the store isn't an option, head to your pantry. Rather than resorting to costly takeout or a box of cereal, you can whip up a no-fuss meal with pantry staples. Click through to find out how easy it can be and what's for dinner tonight!

Fast and Easy Dinner

5 Egg-cellent Dinner Ideas For the Week Ahead

Don't stereotype eggs as a breakfast food — they're too good not to be enjoyed all day and are a go-to for lunch and dinner.

Don't stereotype eggs as a breakfast food — they're too good not to be enjoyed all day and are a go-to for lunch and dinner. This week, serve up a menu that includes recipes like cinnamon-spiced eggs or an egg-topped vegetable pizza. With these five easy-to-prepare dishes, there's no excuse not to start crackin'.

Cooking Basics

Bakeware Essentials Every Kitchen Needs

If you're still using that cookie sheet to roast your veggies or that roasting dish to bake your cookies, we have the bakeware essentials to fill in your kitchen's missing gaps!

If you're still using that cookie sheet to roast your veggies or that roasting dish to bake your cookies, we have the bakeware essentials to fill in your kitchen's missing gaps! Having the proper bakeware can really make a difference, affecting the end result of your cooking and baking recipes . . . separating the burnt cookies from the gooey ones. Going back to basics, we gathered up the essentials — pieces that are multipurpose and can be used in a variety of recipes. From the cookie sheet to the casserole dish, here are the 11 bakeware essentials no kitchen should be without.

Cooking Basics

Knife Skills to Learn and Master

Don't let the fancy names or the impressive chopping speed of master chefs intimidate you when it comes to learning basic knife skills.

Don't let the fancy names or the impressive chopping speed of master chefs intimidate you when it comes to learning basic knife skills. With a little practice, cutting techniques are rather simple and easy to perfect. Knowing how to properly cut fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruit will make recipes and preparation easier, while taking your dishes to the next level in terms of aesthetics and texture. For mastering everything from mincing garlic to cutting a chiffonade, turn to these six step-by-step tutorials.

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6 Sweet, Spicy Recipes to Go Nuts For

For an easy appetizer guests are sure to go nuts for, whip up one of these extremely easy nut mixes for your next party.

For an easy appetizer guests are sure to go nuts for, whip up one of these extremely easy nut mixes for your next party. Tossed with ingredients that are both sweet and spicy, these mixes can hold their own but are equally impressive when paired with a cheese spread, olives, and (of course) a glass of wine.


Spicy Almonds

Maple Pepper Pecans

Smoky Cashews

Tropical Nut Mix

Zesty Pecans

Rosemary Pecans
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The Year in Celebrity Chef Cooking Advice

In the past year, we've hit up a number of events where, aside from tasting a number of memorable dishes, we also got to learn the tips and tricks of our favorite star chefs.

In the past year, we've hit up a number of events where, aside from tasting a number of memorable dishes, we also got to learn the tips and tricks of our favorite star chefs. Bobby Flay revealed some of his no-fail tricks when it comes to frying chicken, and skinny girl Bethenny Frankel shared her secret behind a fruity sangria. Here, we've rounded up our favorite celebrity-endorsed cooking advice.

Best of 2012

2012's Trendiest Bites: Love 'Em or Leave 'Em?

When it comes to trendy bites, this year brought back old classics like Jewish deli cuisine and mixed up savory cocktails with unorthodox ingredients.

When it comes to trendy bites, this year brought back old classics like Jewish deli cuisine and mixed up savory cocktails with unorthodox ingredients. We recently asked you to vote for your favorite food trend of 2012 — Korean food seems to be a sure favorite! Now with 2013 just a few days away, we want to know what foodie trends you think are here to stay. Let us know what food you still love — from desserts on a stick to pickled veggies — and those you want to leave it in 2012 for good . . .

party planning

Become the Top Chef of Time With 3-Ingredient Appetizers

If you're still debating on whether or not you should have guests over this New Year's Eve, we suggest giving it a go with the help of three-ingredient appetizers that make entertaining easy.

If you're still debating on whether or not you should have guests over this New Year's Eve, we suggest giving it a go with the help of three-ingredient appetizers that make entertaining easy. These favorites are loaded with flavor but not with prep time. Cut back on time in the kitchen and enjoy the last day of the year with friends, not fuss.

Breakfast

Your New Holiday Tradition: Christmas Breakfast

After all the excitement from a morning of gifts galore, settle down and begin Christmas day with a new tradition of serving up a memorable holiday breakfast.

After all the excitement from a morning of gifts galore, settle down and begin Christmas day with a new tradition of serving up a memorable holiday breakfast. Entice your family and friends with a combination of sweet and savory dishes like eggs Benedict, a fresh fruit salad, and ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls. Of course, caffeine is a must, so don't forget about a bold brew with a Baileys kick. No need to wait until dinner to enjoy a memorable holiday meal: try our menu and get the celebration started early.

Coffee With Baileys Hazelnut

Get the morning started sipping on some caffeine with a kick. A mug of coffee splashed with Baileys With a Hint of Hazelnut almost tastes like warm Nutella. The nutty flavor combines effortlessly with the chocolate and will surely get your morning off to a cozy, festive start.

Ginger Pear Corn Muffins

Kick-start breakfast with the sweet, savory flavor and hearty texture of ginger pear corn muffins. Using seasonal fruit, spices, and candied ginger is a festive twist on what would be considered a rather traditional muffin. Plus, leftovers — if there are any — make a great snack.

Winter Fruit Salad

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A lighter option in perspective to the rest of this bountiful menu, a Winter fruit salad adds fresh flavors that hold their own among the pastries and spiked coffee. Combining fruits like pomegranate, orange, and kiwi is a no-fail touch.

Eggs Benedict
Since it's a special occasion, get fancy with your eggs by serving up eggs Benedict. There are several variations to this dish, so before you get started poaching your own eggs, consider adding your own twist to this American classic with spinach or smoked salmon.

Cinnamon Rolls
Finish off what may just be the breakfast of the year with homemade cinnamon rolls. Following these steps, you can unroll infinite layers of buttery dough. If you only have time to make one thing on this menu, this recipe is it.

Holiday

Spice Things Up, Holiday Style!

Are you a spice lover?

Are you a spice lover? Well if you are, we've rounded up some of our favorite recipes filled with sugar, spice, and everything nice. Cold weather is perfect for indulging in some exotic and flavorful meals. We've included breakfast dishes like cinnamon rolls as well as sweet, seasonal gingerbread cookies!


Cranberry Gingerbread Cake

Cinnamon Rolls

Gingerbread Cookies

Matcha Shortbread Cookies

Cardamom Granola

Salted Chai Caramels
savory sights

A Few of Our Favorite Instagram Food Photos of 2012

From decadent desserts to simple snacks, Instagram was nothing short of a foodie haven in 2012.

From decadent desserts to simple snacks, Instagram was nothing short of a foodie haven in 2012. Using our #SavorySight tag, you snapped, ate, and uploaded tons of mouthwatering meals, many inspiring some of our own recipes. Although it wasn't easy — our readers love food! — we gathered some of our favorite Savory Sights pics leading up to the New Year. Take a look and continue to be inspired year-round by following YumSugar on Instagram (@heyyumsugar) and sharing your plates with us.

party planning

Everything You Need For Teatime (Except the Queen)

It's time to switch up your normal party routine with a tea party — yes, a tea party!

It's time to switch up your normal party routine with a tea party — yes, a tea party! We're not talking the stuffy, proper, pinkie-raising party; what we have in mind is a modern (ahem, American) twist on a classic British favorite. After you've assembled homemade jams, fun takes on finger sandwiches, and even an easy-peasy scone recipe, CasaSugar will help you gather everything you need for a contemporary tea party — photo booth and crown confetti included. So fire up the oven and start brewing a pot of Earl Grey . . . it's teatime.

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5 Spiked and Spiced Apple Cider Recipes

Mix up your usual hot chocolate routine this season with spiced (and spiked) hot apple cider.

Mix up your usual hot chocolate routine this season with spiced (and spiked) hot apple cider. Warm and cozy, cider is a cold-weather treat that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Simple twists like a hint of orange, a kick of maple, or a sprinkle of sugar will update this Winter drink and keep you warm well into the night. Make a batch for your next dinner party, or simply enjoy a mug during a casual movie night; these five recipes won't disappoint!