Bacon Topped Apple Pie Recipe For National Bacon Day

Most Americans would gladly eat bacon for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And since December 30th is National Bacon Day, we have a recipe for a bacon dessert: Bacon-Topped Apple Pie. Thanks to Smithfield Foods for this truly memorable, delightful, and crowd-pleasing apple pie recipe. We’ve topped apple pie with ice cream, whipped cream, crème anglaise,…
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Galette Des Rois, Epiphany Cake, A Delight Throughout January

[1] Galette des Rois from the acclaimed French pastry chef Raymond Blanc. Here’s his recipe (photo © Raymond Blanc). [2] Many bakeries provide a gold paper crown so the person who gets the slice with the fève (charm) can be crowned king or queen. You can buy this cake and crown from Goldbelly (photo ©…
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Good-Bye Fruitcake, Hello Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

There are fruitcakes, some delicious, some unfortunate. They are a classic but polarizing holiday dessert. And then, there are fruitcake cookies, irresistible finger food that will remain popular far beyond the holidays. Sun-Maid, seller of popular dried fruits that go into fruitcakes (and many other recipes) during the holiday season—has formally announced an amicable break…
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A Lane Cake Recipe For Christmas & The History Of Lane Cake

Lane cake a Southern specialty, is a rich, boozy cake often served for birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other special occasions. It is the official state cake of Alabama, home of its inventor, Emma Rylander Lane. “I just love this southern-style dessert, and so do dinner guests, says Mabel Parvi of Ridgefield, Washington, who shares her…
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Cranberry Pound Cake Recipe With Cream Cheese Frosting

[1] Luscious cranberry pound cake (photo by Tina Rupp and food styling by Cyd McDowell © Harper Celebrate). [2] Measure a cup of cranberries, plus more for garnish (photo © Ocean Spray). [3] Bring four eggs to room temperature (photo © Nida | Pexels). [4] Add white granulated sugar (photo © Equator Design). [5] Measure…
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