TIP OF THE DAY: Appetizers With Champagne

As you’re getting ready to pop the cork on New Year’s Eve, what nibbles should you serve with the Champagne or other sparkling wine? Here are seven favorite pairings with Champagne. CAVIAR You don’t need the deep pockets for sturgeon caviar. Salmon caviar, trout caviar or whitefish caviar are just dandy. We enjoy serving them…
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RECIPE: Eggnog Crumble Bars

If it’s a lazy day and you’ve got eggnog, bake these creamy Eggnog Crumble Bars for New Year’s Eve. “Crumble” refers to the streusel topping on the bars. The recipe is from Annie’s Eats for Go Bold With Butter. Check out both websites for more delicious recipes. Prep time: is 15 minutes, cook time is…
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RECIPE: Eggnog Mini Bundts

For New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day: eggnog mini-bundt cakes. Photo courtesy Eat Wisconsin Cheese.   This recipe was contributed by Tieghan of HalfBakedHarvest.com to EatWisconsinCheese.com. Check out the great recipes on both websites. RECIPE: MINI EGGNOG STREUSEL BUNDT CAKES WITH EGGNOG MASCARPONE GLAZE Ingredients For 12 Mini Cakes Or 24 Super Mini Cakes

RECIPE: Eggnog Panna Cotta

Eggnog panna cotta. Photo courtesy Driscoll’s.   Panna cotta is an Italian dessert whose name means “cooked cream.” The heavy cream and eggs form one of the different types of custard. This recipe, from Driscoll’s Berries, adds rum and brandy, ingredients of eggnog; and creates individual portions in ramekins. The puddings get a festive finish…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Alternatives To Champagne

You’ve just spent a pile of money on Christmas. Do you have to spend a mini-pile on Champagne for a crowd on New Year’s Eve? Nope. For starters you can head to Costco and pick up Kirkland Signature Brut Champagne for $19.99 a bottle, compared to a minimum of $27.99 or more for our favorite…
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