RECIPE: Almond Pancakes Plus What Is Marzipan

[1] Marzipan-like almond pancakes (photo © Target). [2] One of our favorite mascarpone brands (photo © Vermont Creamery). [3] Marzipan is a popular confection in Europe (photo © Neuhaus Chocolates). [4] Here’s a recipe to make your own marzipan, from Plating Cravings (photo © Plated Cravings).   Does Mom like marzipan? Whip up some of…
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Our Favorite Licorice Is Australian Liquorice (The UK Spelling)

[1] Flower-like “shooters” and other specialty shapes (photo by Katharine Pollak | © THE NIBBLE).   Today is National Licorice Day. There is much debate in the U.S. over Red Vines versus Twizzlers, but if you haven’t had English or Australian liquorice, as they spell it, you haven’t had great licorice. The natural flavors and…
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Beyond Egg McMuffin: Create Elevated Breakfast Sandwiches

[1] A homemade version of the Egg McMuffin using a quality muffin, sausage patty (instead of Canadian bacon), Cheddar (instead of American cheese), and a runny sunnyside-up fried egg (instead of McDonald’s “over well”—photo © Steven Cordes | Unsplash). [2] How many different ways can you make a ham-and-egg breakfast sandwich? This version is from…
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