Mehlville School District Imran, kindergarten, Trautwein Elementary — Be kind to my family and friends. Listen to my teachers and do my best at school. Try new things and learn something new every day. Eva,...

Mehlville School District  Dear Santa, My name is Eva. I’m in third grade. I want a third Elf on the Shelf.   Dear Santa, My name is Wells. I’m in kindergarten. I want everyone to...

Our readers have surprised and delighted us once again with their submissions to the Home for the Holidays Recipe Contest. Some fantastic culinary skills are right here in our backyard. The contest,...

Turkey and Gravy Biscuit Skillet 1 lb. can of buttermilk biscuits 2 cups leftover turkey gravy and/or reduced-sodium chicken or turkey broth 3 cups skinless, boneless leftover turkey meat, cut up into...

Cinnamon Apple Butter Gooey Butter Cake Cake: 1 cup flour, sifted ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon table salt 1 egg ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons...

Roasted Turkey with Apple & Herbs 1 turkey (14-20 lbs.) ¼ cup fresh sage, minced  ¼ cup fresh rosemary, minced 1 medium-large apple, quartered 1 medium-large onion, halved 1-2 ribs celery ½...

Roasted Honey Brussels Sprouts 2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey   ½ teaspoon salt    ½ teaspoon black pepper    2 tablespoons...

Ollie’s Dressing 1 loaf white bread ½ loaf wheat bread ¼ tablespoon salt 1 teaspoons pepper ¾ tablespoon poultry seasoning ¾ margarine 2 cups celery, chopped 1 cup onion, chopped 6 cups...

Bacon Potato Soup  cup bacon, diced 3 mild white onions, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 2 tablespoon flour 6 cups bouillon 4 potatoes, thinly sliced crosswise   ½ cup sour cream   ½ cup light...

Pumpkin Honey Yeast Dinner Rolls 4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast (2 packets) 1 cup warm milk (110-115 degrees Fahrenheit) ½ cup honey 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 large eggs 8 tablespoons melted butter,...