TIP OF THE DAY: Epicurean Butter & Holiday Compound Butters

Sophisticated cooks know how to make magic with compound butters. Many casual cooks discovered the joy of strawberry butter at restaurant brunches, and learned how easy it is to make at home (here’s more about compound butter, also called flavored butter and finishing butter). Epicurean Butter is a terrific line that makes anyone an instantly-better…
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Holiday Bundt Cake Recipes: Easy, Delicious, & Fun

[1] Classic Bundt served with bourbon pecan sauce. Here’s a recipe (photo © Spice Islands).   [2] Pumpkin cake in the Nordicware Elegant Party Bundt pan (photos #2, #3, and #4 © King Arthur Baking.   [3] Gingerbread Cake in the Nordic Ware Elegant Party Bundt.   [4] Orange Bourbon Cake in the Heritage Bundt…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Roasted Brussels Sprouts On The Stalk, “Bone In”

[1] and [2] Roast the whole stalk of Brussels sprouts and serve with a lemon-garlic dip (photos courtesy Nutmeg Nanny).   Last year’s fun cruciferous preparation was the Cauliflower Steak, along with its big brother, Whole Roasted Cauliflower. Meet this year’s classy crucifers: Brussel Sprouts “Bone In”, the brainchild of the ever-innovative Chef Eric LeVine…
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