NEW YEAR’S RECIPE: Hoppin’ John

Hoppin’ John: a Southern New Year’s Eve tradition for good luck. Photo courtesy Friedas.com.   In long-standing traditions, people the world over eat certain foods to ring in the New Year. We’re aiming to fix a New Year’s Eve dinner with all of them. Here are the foods that hopefully bring health and prosperity in…
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NEW YEAR’S EVE: Dinner Menu

We were about to cook a New Year’s Eve feast until we came across a seductive menu from Triomphe, a restaurant in midtown Manhattan. Executive Chef Jason Tilmann has assembled stunning flavors and visual excitement, making this the menu we want to eat on New Year’s Eve. Normally, we eschew words like “decadent” and “sinful”…
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PRODUCT: Talenti Eggnog Gelato

The rich flavors of eggnog in a family-friendly ice cream. Photo courtesy Talenti.   Talenti Gelato has been a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week twice—that’s how much we like it. This superb brand is selling luscious Old World Eggnog Gelato through the end of the year: the flavor of traditional egg nog transformed into…
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TIP OF THE DAY: New Year’s Eve Dessert

If you need a special dessert for New Year’s Eve, consider making this “cupcake clock.” It works as a standalone dessert for a smaller group, or as a centerpiece for a larger dessert table. The clever concept is from Lauryn Cohen, a.k.a the blogger Bella Baker, known for her creative treats. For this recipe, Lauryn…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Flavored Egg Nog

Yesterday we provided four ways to make low calorie egg nog. Today, calories be damned. Here are the real deal, classic egg nog, along with four wonderful flavored egg nog variations. FULL STRENGTH EGG NOG RECIPES If you’re not counting calories, take a look at these delicious recipes: Classic Egg Nog Chocolate Egg Nog Coconut…
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