RECIPE: Fig Cocktail For Fall & Winter

A fig cocktail for fall and winter. Photo courtesy Linnea Johansson.   Here’s another special seasonal cocktail recipe, developed by Linnea Johansson, a New York City-based chef and party planner. Use it to treat your guests to something they’ve never had before. The recipe makes one cocktail. FIG & MAPLE FIZZ Ingredients 2 ounces vodka…
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RECIPE: An Easy Turkey Pot Pie

Still have leftover turkey? Tired of turkey sandwiches? Want a way to restore that white meat to moistness? Make a turkey pot pie. We usually do from-scratch cooking. But a turkey pie made with some prepared ingredients (cream of chicken soup and crust, for example) is easy and fun. You don’t have to spend time…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Easiest Fall-Winter Cocktail Recipe

Enjoy this cocktail hot or cold. Photo courtesy Zaya Rum.   With people dropping by over the holidays, you should have some “instant” refreshments on hand. Make up a large batch of this tasty apple cider cocktail and keep it in the fridge to grab as needed. Serve it cold, or warm it in the…
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RECIPES: Gingerbread Latte & Hazelnut Cream Coffee

After Thanksgiving dinner, we served two specialty coffee recipes that were sent to us by Krups, a leader in coffee and espresso makers and other kitchen appliances. Both recipes were hits, and we’ll continue to make them throughout the holiday season. Although guests will appreciate them, you don’t need a special occasion: Make them as…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Mint Lollipops For Holiday Visitors

Creamy mint lollypops from See’s Candies are a hit! Photo courtesy Sees.com.   Over the holidays, when people show up at the door—neighbors, letter carriers, package deliverers (lots of them!) and so on—we like to send them them off with a little something special. In years past, we’d hand out homemade cookies, but those buttery…
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