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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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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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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