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[1] What looks like a snowman cake is actually a stacked cookie from Lila Loa. But you can baked a three-layer cake instead, with graduated layers. [2] Melting Snowman cookie. Here’s the recipe (photo © Pillsbury). If you don’t celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, or other year-end holiday, you can still have a special seasonal cake.…
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Turn spinach dip into poinsettia hors d’oeuvre. The ones in the top photo, from Mackenzie Limited. They have a base of focaccia bread topped with creamy spinach dip with a hint of truffle oil. The flower is made from piped goat cheese flower. We created our own version of the canapés, which pair well with…
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We have long made “designer ice cubes” for cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks by: Adding fruit to the ice cube for sweet drinks. Adding herbs to the ice cubes for savory drinks. You simply fill the ice cube tray with water and drop a piece of fruit or an herb into each compartment. Here’s our…
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[1] Who needs a gingerbread house, when you can build this good-for-you Christmas treat (photos #1, #2, #4, #5. #6, and #7 © Green Giant). [2] and [3] Prepare your “logs” and lay the foundation. See the rest of the “construction” below. [3] If you want a sweet house but don’t like gingerbread, here’s a…
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Want a dessert party that’s different? How about a wine and cake tasting? As with any other food and wine, the right pairings enhance the enjoyment of both components. So as not to stress the budget, you can make it a co-op party, assigning different cakes and wines to the participants. Select five or so…
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