Category: Holidays & Occasions

TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Leftovers Pot Pie

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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

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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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RECIPE: Candy Cane Fudge Brownies

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Candy cane fudge brownies? Absolutely! How can you resist this delicious recipe from Lauryn Cohen of BellaBaker.com. The recipe becomes “Peppermint Brownies” any time of the year: Just crush hard peppermint candies instead of candy canes. National Chocolate Brownie Day is December 8th. National Candy Cane Day is December 26th. > The year’s 5 brownie…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Candy Cane Martini

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Turn your Martini into a Candy Cane Martini. Photo courtesy Bagatelle Restaurant | NYC.   You can turn any Martini into a Candy Cane Martini by adding a half ounce peppermint schnaps (or more to taste). At Bagatelle, a bistro with locations in Los Angeles and New York, they’ve turned the concept into what they…
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