RECIPE: Award Winning Walnut Cake

Ready for a party! Photo courtesy California Walnut Board.   This past Spring, the California Walnut Board teamed up with Food52 to challenge its cooking community to create their best recipes with walnuts. With almost 200 entries that included everything from muhammara dip* and creamy asparagus walnut pasta to a goat cheese walnut pizza, the…
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GLUTEN FREE GIFT: Mary’s Gone Crackers Gift Pack

Scrumptious, gluten-free crackers. Photo courtesy Maryy’s Gone Crackers.   Wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, no hydrogenated oils, no trans-fats, non-GMO: The litany of what’s not in Mary’s Gone Crackers is so extensive, you start to wonder what is in them that makes them taste so vibrant and delicious. (See the answer in our full review…
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RECIPE: Pecan Cheese Ball “Pine Cone” For The Holidays

Here’s some food fun for the holiday season—especially when you receive a gift tin of gourmet pecan halves! Not only does this cranberry cheese ball make an impression on the appetizer buffet, but it’s easy enough that you can let older children put it together as their contribution. The recipe is courtesy Sonia, who writes…
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RECIPE: Baked French Toast

National French Toast Day is November 28th. Take a break from Thanksgiving leftovers and enjoy this baked French toast casserole—part French toast, part bread pudding. The recipe is from Pepperidge Farm, which uses its Cinnamon Swirl Bread; but if you can’t find it, you can use any cinnamon or cinnamon-raisin loaf. Prep time is 15…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Turkey Leftovers

You don’t have to look far for inspiration for your leftover turkey and stuffing. Butterball Turkey has an entire Pinterest gallery devoted to them. Beyond all the open face turkey sandwiches with gravy, triple decker sandwiches and panini are: Turkey Empanadas, Enchiladas, Nachos & Quesadillas Turkey & Cranberry Grilled Cheese (recipe) Turkey & Cranberry Pizza…
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