Moscow Mule Mary Recipe For National Bloody Mary Day

[1] Moscow Mule Marys in the traditional copper Moscow Mule mugs (photos #1 and #3_ © Campbell’s). [2] V8 is available in bottles as well as individual-portion size cans (photo © I Heart Kroger). [3] A classic Bloody Mary made with V8 juice.   We love Bloody Marys year-round, but every January 1st, National Bloody…
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Cheesy Pancetta Mashed Potatoes Recipe For National Bacon Day

[1] Cheesy mashed potatoes with pancetta (photo © Wisconsin Cheese). [2] Use baby red jacket potatoes (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Pancetta, sometimes called Italian bacon, is traditionally sold in a roll, but you can also purchase it in strips (photo © Fra Mani). [4] You can purchase the roll and dice your own (photo…
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Langres & Other Cheeses To Serve With Champagne On New Year’s Eve

Whether you’re hosting a fête or staying at home with loved ones to avoid the crush of revelers, it’s likely that corks will be popped and bubbly poured. We always like to offer a special cheese to accompany Champagne or other sparkling wines. Double- and triple-creme cheeses are sumptuous with Champagne. Brie and Camembert are…
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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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Smoked Mussels: An Unusual But Tasty Stocking Stuffer

[1] A tin of smoked mussels is a tasty little stocking stuffer (photos #1 and #2 © Good Eggs). [2] These mussels are sustainably harvested off the coast of Spain. [3] Crostini with smoked mussels and diced tomato, red onion, celery root, and cilantro (photo © Rachel Claire | Pexels). [4] Add some smokey protein…
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