FOOD FUN: Christmas Cupcake Tree

Deck the cupcakes with lots of candy! This holiday cupcake tree from Jelly Belly is a fun project that uses jelly beans and Sunkist Fruit Gems to decorate a cupcake tree. It’s an opportunity to practice your frosting piping skills. Even if your cupcake trees don’t look as professional as the ones in the photo,…
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RECIPE: Baked Potato Stuffed With Leftovers

Shrimp baked potato. Photo courtesy SeaPak.   If you have a few leftover beans, shrimp, veggies or whatever, but not enough for a main course or to toss with pasta, add them to baked potatoes for a different take on the stuffed bake potato. A layer of cheese or other dairy adds richness, but you…
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TIP OF THE DAY & GIFT: Hot Chocolate On A Stick ~ Party Favor & Place Setting

Christmas hot chocolate on a stick. Swirl it in milk or water. Photo courtesy The Ticket Kitchen.   The Hot Chocolate On A Stick from The Ticket Kitchen was a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week earlier this year. Made from the finest French couverture chocolate, it creates a delicious and interactive cup of hot…
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RECIPE: Beet & Bean Dip

Instead of hummus, consider this equally nutritious, healthful and tasty beet and bean dip. Beets are one of the world’s healthiest foods, with a mix of powerful antioxidants that help to protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers. Beans are rich in protein, fiber, iron and B vitamins and are beneficial to digestive…
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