TIP OF THE DAY: Flavored Whipped Cream

While classic whipped cream is a festive topping on everything from shortcakes to ice cream sundaes, flavored whipped cream tends to be memorable. While Reddi-Wip makes chocolate whipped cream, usually the only way to experience flavored whipped cream is to make your own. It’s not a new idea! By the end of the 19th century,…
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FOOD FUN: Strawberry Brownie Skewers

We love this idea from Sugar Bowl Bakery: strawberry skewers with marshmallows and brownie bites. They’re quick and easy to put together. Let the kids do it as their contribution to Valentine’s Day. WHAT YOU NEED Brownies Fresh strawberries (ideally a similar size/width to the marshmallows) Marshmallows Skewers Optional: Smucker’s Magic Shell chocolate sauce (or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Diet Baked Apples

Diet baked apples: Make them in the oven or microwave, eat them warm or chilled. Photo © J. Volodina | IST.   When you’re trying to cut back, dessert is the trickiest course to navigate. Personally, we avoid all “reduced calorie” versions of fattening desserts. It’s better to have a small piece of the good…
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Pandoro Tiramisu Recipe Plus The History Of Pandoro & Tiramisu

[1] Use pandoro instead of ladyfingers or sponge cake to make tiramisu (photos #1, #3. #7, and #8 © Bauli). [2] If you want to bake your own pandoro, here’s a recipe (photo © BBC Good Food). [3] Use pandoro instead of ladyfingers or sponge cake to make tiramisu. [4] If you can’t find mascarpone…
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Cranberry Mimosa Cocktail Recipe For Christmas & Valentine’s Day

Make Cranberry Mimosa cocktails or mocktails. Photo courtesy Ocean Spray.   There’s still time to create a signature drink for Christmas: a Cranberry Mimosa cocktail or mocktail. It combines cranberry juice with sparkling wine (or ginger ale), instead of the orange juice of a traditional Mimosa. Or use cranberry liqueur for a Cranberry Kir Royale,…
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