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Video: A simple, improvised dessert from Lynne Rossetto Kasper
The Splendid Table's Lynne Rossetto Kasper demonstrates how to make an easy, improvised trifle using sweetened ricotta, pound cake and fresh whipped cream. It's a beautiful dessert that's perfect for holiday parties.
Video: Metro law schools try creative methods to stem declining enrollment
Lawyers are problem-solvers, so when the number of students applying and enrolling at law schools started to decline quite dramatically in the last several years as a result of the economic downturn, the lawyers who run these schools had to figure out a way to solve the problem. The Twin Cities’ four law schools have not been immune to this nationwide issue. Since 2010, the number of law school applications has declined, and enrollment is down anywhere from 15 to 42 percent in just the last three years.
Photos: Vikings thump Eagles
The Vikings beat Philadelphia on Sunday 48-30 to snap a five-game winning streak by the Eagles.
Photos: Ukrainian opposition presses with massive rally
About 200,000 anti-government protesters converged on the central square of Ukraine's capital Sunday in a dramatic show of morale after nearly four weeks of daily protests, but the rally was shadowed by suggestions that their goal of closer ties with Europe may be imperiled.
Photos: Snowstorm brings white Christmas to Bethlehem, and beyond
Here in Minnesota we're used to freezing temperatures and snowy roads in December. Snow plows stand ready. Winter coats are hanging by the door. But in the Middle East, full-blown winter is something rare. The snow shouldn't last long thought -- temps in the region are forecasted to reach the 50s by next week.
Video: Super-easy holiday appetizer ideas with Lynne Rossetto Kasper
The Splendid Table's Lynne Rossetto Kasper shows us two easy appetizer recipes, featuring fresh mozzarella and endive, that can be combined to make a variety of dishes that are perfect for holiday entertaining.