A Halloween party for pet owners and their dogs is a perfect time to show off those dog Halloween costumes, and it's also a fun excuse to carve some dog breed Jack-o-Lanterns.

In the 1980s, the Coca-Cola Company decided to mess with The Real Thing, changing the nearly century-old formula. While many people privately loved the new taste, the public image of Coke took a major hit, forcing the company to re-release the Classic mix. But New Coke's story didn't end there. What happened to New Coke, how did it get marketed, and can you still get a can of it?

The beauty of a fajita is its versatility. It can be devilishly spicy or girlishly bland. It can be lean for the calorie-counter, or heavy-loaded for those who like the works.

Loaded with fresh vegetables, this is sure to become one of your favorite spaghetti sauce recipes.

Wraps made with simple, healthy fillings are some of the easiest and most inviting dishes you can serve any night of the week. Cool, flavorful, cucumber raita is the highlight of the filling in this recipe, and it makes the perfect accent for lean ground chicken and mild bell pepper.

People trying to lose weight often become frustrated because most diets don't allow for the foods people prefer and have become accustomed to. Overweight people often overeat at fast-food restaurants, and cutting that out entirely when they try to lower their calories and fat only causes the dieter to feel frustrated and restricted. Eaters making healthier choices can have their burger and fries if they plan their meals carefully.

One of the best ways to enjoy beef tenderloin, this recipe is adapted from a Beef Tenderloin with Shallots recipe that appeared in the December 1997 issue of Bon Appetit magazine.

A variety of detox diets are on the market, so be sure to select one that fits your lifestyle and tastes. Proponents of the diet claim that it removes excess toxins from your body and promotes weight loss. Since the vegetable juice detox diet eliminates most foods and the majority of calories from your diet, talk with your physician to make sure it is a good fit for you.

Calories are all about energy. One calorie is the amount of energy it takes to raise one liter of water one degree Celsius. In food, a calorie is a little burst of energy that, rather than heating water, fuels thoughts, movements and every other operation in the physical body.

The holidays are celebrated with bountiful offerings of food and good cheer. This is the time of year for office parties, family gatherings, and happy-hour get togethers. It is time to make the rounds, a drink here, an appetizer there, and then home to a full dinner. By week's end, we wonder why the dress looks lumpy and the pants do not zip. It might surprise people to know that the average caloric intake at one holiday party is over 2,000 calories, or a day's worth of eating.