Every host has a checklist as they plan for their football party: big-screen television, check; plenty of seating, yes. Food? Let's face it, next to the TV, it's not a party if the food is lacking.

Keith M. Owens, the Defense Commissary Agency's inspector general and director of its internal audit division, retired after more than 34 years of federal service.

Commissary shoppers in South Korea will begin to see uncooked poultry products such as eggs, frozen chicken breasts, thighs, wings and whole chickens from the U.S. back on commissary shelves in February.

A major benefit of military life is the ability to shop at a commissary. How much you actually save will depend on what items you're purchasing. For some families, commissary shopping leads to significant savings.

Nothing differentiates commissaries from commercial grocers quite like the Guard/Reserve On-Site Sales that provide the commissary benefit to those who don't live near one.

Courtesy of The Cattleman’s Beef Board, this doneness chart will help you roast your desired doneness. For best results, insert a thermometer in the center of the thickest part of the roast reads 5° to 10° below final temperature.

If your favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla, you're in good company – vanilla has been America's first-choice flavor for a very long time. Use this helpful article to learn more about why we all love ice cream!

Whatever brand of hot dogs you choose, be careful not to condemn them to death by boiling. Read these helpful cooking tips to make sure they are heated through – moist on the outside and very lightly browned is just about right.

I'm always amazed when guests at my table are blown away by what they describe as the best iced tea they've ever tasted. Read this helpful cooking tip to find out some pointers to ensure success.

The Defense Commissary Agency has chosen the names “Freedom’s Choice™” and “HomeBase™” for its private label product assortment. Plans to start promoting Freedom’s Choice and HomeBase have already begun.

A detailed guide for grilling your favorite veggies! Including: Asparagus, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, corn on the cob, eggplant, garlic, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, potatoes and zucchini. Fire up the grill!

Grilled cheese made the conventional way can get pretty soggy by lunchtime. Try making it this way instead! This article features a new spin on this classic cheesy meal!

Turkeys can be thawed using one of three methods, but the safest, most foolproof, and most recommended is to thaw them in the refrigerator. In addition to being the safest method, this will also result in the best finished product.

Ever wondered how to obtain the perfect steak? Well, look no further! This cooking guide will provide you with an easy-to-read chart of 1”, 1.5” or 2” steaks and the time for desired cook; rare, medium or well-done. Fire up the grill!

Let the fruit itself do the decorating for you. Just garnish a stack of watermelon slices with star fruit and purple (blue) grapes and you're done! This helpful article will show you how!