Bake A Galette Des Rois, Or Epiphany Cake: The Recipe

[1] Crown your “king cake”; the person who finds the charm gets to wear the crown (photo © BainFrance.Blogspot). [2] An elegant version from Parisian baker and confectioner Pierre Hermé (photos #2 and #3 © Pierre Hermé). [3] Beautifully designed tops. [4] Gâteau des Rois from another great Parisian bakery (and the temple of macarons),…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Leftovers Pot Pie

Cut the air vents on the crust with star-shaped cookie cutters. Photo courtesy Betty Crocker.   Last month, chef Johnny Gnall suggested creative ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers. Today, he does the same with Christmas leftovers. If you have questions or suggestions for tips, email Chef Johnny. This past Thanksgiving, I got creative and turned…
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RECIPE: Christmas Meringues

No-fat, no-gluten meringues are a light dessert with coffee or tea. Photo courtesy BellaBaker.com.   Meringues are a light dessert that go well with coffee, tea or a scoop of ice cream. They’re dairy-free, fat-free and gluten-free. They’re a treat for your guests or a a delightful gift for your holiday hosts. Lauryn Cohen of…
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RECIPE: Candy Cane Fudge Brownies

Candy cane fudge brownies? Absolutely! How can you resist this delicious recipe from Lauryn Cohen of BellaBaker.com. The recipe becomes “Peppermint Brownies” any time of the year: Just crush hard peppermint candies instead of candy canes.     RECIPE: CANDY CANE FUDGE BROWNIES Ingredients 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces 6 ounces bittersweet…
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