Category: Holidays & Occasions

FOOD FUN: Christmas Sushi & Sashimi

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Delicious Christmas trees. Photo courtesy Bemka.com.   Sushi and sashimi fans: Delight your fellow enthusiasts with these hors d’oeuvre: RECIPE: SASHIMI TARTARE CHRISTMAS TREES Ingredients Cucumber slices Waffle potato chips (you can substitute conventional chips) Tuna tartare and/or salmon tartare (recipe below) Garnish: chives and/or wasabi tobiko caviar Optional garnish: slices of yellow grape tomato…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pandoro Star Shaped French Toast

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Turn star-shaped pandoro into holiday French toast. Photo courtesy Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina | NYC.   At least three famous Italian Christmas sweet breads are imported to the U.S.: panettone (a Milanese specialty), panforte (originally from Sienna) and pandoro (from Verona). Most regions have their own Christmas bread recipes. Panettone is a yeast loaf…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Fresh Fruit Christmas Tree

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We always serve a fruit platter at parties, to provide a healthful option for those who are doing their best to steer clear of the cake and cookies. How about this creative alternative to a fruit platter? We found it on Dole’s Facebook page; it was previously pinned on Pinterest by Monique Douglas. Monique, you’ll…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Peppermint Ice Cream Pie

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Make this peppermint ice cream pie in just 15 minutes. Photo courtesy Blog.HWTM.com.   Take advantage of the limited edition peppermint and candy cane ice creams and make this festive peppermint ice cream pie with a chocolate cookie crumb base. And it couldn’t be easier. Prep time is just 15 minutes for a nine-inch pie…
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FOOD FUN: Christmas Cupcake Tree

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Deck the cupcakes with lots of candy! This holiday cupcake tree from Jelly Belly is a fun project that uses jelly beans and Sunkist Fruit Gems to decorate a cupcake tree. It’s an opportunity to practice your frosting piping skills. Even if your cupcake trees don’t look as professional as the ones in the photo,…
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