TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Bread Wreath

Turn rolls into a holiday bread wreath. Photo courtesy ArtOfCheese.com.   This show-stopping, pull apart bread wreath is served warm from the oven, with a centerpiece of melted Camembert cheese for dipping. Serve it with cocktails or as a TV snack. It will impress everyone, and it’s not hard to do. Starting with frozen rolls…
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RECIPE: Bailey’s Irish Cream Adult Hot Chocolate

It’s not an innocent cup of hot chocolate. Photo courtesy Baileys.   It’s National Hot Chocolate Day, or National Cocoa Day if you prefer (the difference between cocoa and hot chocolate). Today we’re making this adults-only version. The recipe comes to us from Baileys Irish Cream, using the company’s Original Irish Cream with a hint…
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FOOD FUN: Ice Cream Snowman

Frosty, the ice cream snowman. Photo courtesy Breyers.   What’s for dessert? This recipe was developed by Breyers, which used its chocolate chip ice cream. You can use coconut, egg nog, vanilla or any other ice cream flavor. Prep time is 20 minutes, freeze time is 20 minutes, RECIPE: ICE CREAM SNOWMEN Ingredients For 4…
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STOCKING STUFFER: Chocolate Covered Pretzel Crisps

We love Pretzel Crisps year-round. The flat, bite-size pretzels are terrific for snacking from the bag, dipping into hummus or other dip favorite, topping with peanut butter and a slice of apple, or turning them into canapés, topped with cheese, ham, smoked salmon and so forth. Throughout the year, Pretzel Crisps are available in Original…
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TIP: Christmas Pie Crust Cutters

Use pie crust cutters for a professional effect. Photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma.   Make your holiday pies Christmas-special with decorative crust cutters. The cutters make it easy to add seasonal fun to your pies. Just press them into the dough to form appliqués to go atop the pie, or to create cut-out designs in a pie’s…
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