FOOD FUN: “Rose” Vegetable Tart & Apple Tart

A gorgeous vegetable tart. Photo courtesy Stasty.com.   Is this food fun or food art? Perhaps this colorful, spiral vegetable tart is both. The masterpiece was created by a U.K. blogger, Vicky (no surname provided) of Stasty.com. “Carrying on from my Rose Apple Tarts [see below],” says Vicki, “I decided to make a similar savoury…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Parchment Paper Vs. Waxed Paper

Cookies on parchment paper. Photo courtesy King Arthur.   We’ve gotten a few inquiries about waxed paper versus parchment paper. The easiest way to remember which to use is that wax melts when it’s near heat. So: Parchment paper can take the heat. It’s thinly coated with silicone, which is nonstick and heat-resistant. It’s nonstick,…
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RECIPE: S’more Cookie Bars

August 10 is National S’mores Day, so here’s one more recipe on top of yesterday’s s’mores suggestions. This recipe is courtesy of Christina Ferrare, co-host of “Home & Family” on the Hallmark Channel. RECIPE: S’MORE COOKIE BARS Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp…
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