Celebrations That Sizzle

(Family Features) - Make all your celebrations sizzle this year with salsa! Let your taste buds dance with easy to make, flavorful dishes that add zing to any party. Carry the bold, fun theme through by using bright, colorful tablecloths and centerpieces of paper flowers, or add a sprinkling of confetti for fun. Turn up your favorite Latin music for some salsa dancing - maybe even a tango or two. After all that dancing, you'll want to cool off with some refreshing sangrias or icy, fruit-flavored sodas.

New England-Made

(Family Features) - One's upbringing or hometown no doubt influence the person he or she becomes - accents, favorite pastimes and, of course, favorite homemade meals and recipes. But in today's society, where the click of a mouse instantly connects us to any part of the world, we sometimes miss out on the wonders that are in our own backyard. Reconnect with your New England heritage and start by exploring the local flavors and tastes of the Northeast.

Give Dad a Clue on Mother's Day

(Family Features) - Dad, want a lovely way to surprise Mom on Mother's Day? You and the kids bake her a batch of blueberry muffins for breakfast in bed.

Mother's Day Meals and Memories

(Family Features) - No matter how you've celebrated Mother's Day in years past, why not try something new this year - cooking with your kids. It's never too early to begin creating meals and memories in the kitchen. Perhaps you remember the sights, smells and tastes associated with a special relative who taught you how to bake your first cake or knead dough for a loaf of freshly baked bread; now is the time to pass on these memories. You can create a Mother's Day menu with easy, delicious recipes, all prepared in under 10 minutes.