TIP OF THE DAY: Plate Decorations

If you admire the fancy plate decoration done by fine chefs, here’s a tip: It’s easy to makes everyday food look quite spectacular! There are three easy steps: 1. Consider placing a bright-colored sauce or purée atop the plate, under the food. If you’re not using a sauce, try a circular or zig-zag drizzle. 2.…
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PRODUCT: Easier Homemade Pretzels

Here’s help if you want to make homemade pretzels (see the recipe below): the Silpat baking sheet for that Perfect Pretzel Baking Sheet. Just lay the dough over the outlines for uniform-shaped pretzels every time. The sheet is 16.5 inches x 11.6 inches. While the first group of pretzels is cooling down, put the next…
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RECIPE: Homemade Soft Pretzels

Bake a batch for National Pretzel Day. Photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma.   April 26th is National Pretzel Day. Bake a batch of delicious soft pretzels and serve with grainy mustard and beer. This recipe is courtesy Williams-Sonoma. See more photos of the process. Find more delicious recipes at WilliamsSonoma.com.   RECIPE: SOFT PRETZELS Ingredients For 12…
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