Category: Recipes

TIP OF THE DAY: Struffoli, An Italian Christmas Tradition

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[1] A mound of struffoli, the traditional shape, from Linda’s Italian Table. It can be cut into slices, or for a party, put on the buffet so everyone can pick off what they like. [2] A loose wreath style from Il Cuori In Pentola. [3] A cornucopia shape, called Cornucopia di Sfoglia in Italian. It’s…
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Skillet Cornbread & More Cornbread Recipes

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[1] The earliest cornbread was made in a skillet: Rectangular baking pans were not yet in use. This recipe is courtesy… [2] …the New England Open House Cookbook by Sarah Leah Chase. [3] Today cornbread is most often cooked in a rectangular pan, like this recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction.   Serve this skillet cornbread…
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FOOD FUN: Poinsettia Hors d’Oeuvre

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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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HOLIDAY COCKTAIL: Christmas Martini Recipe

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[1] [2] It’s a Christmas Martini (photos courtesy World Market). [3] You can find actual rose and purple cauliflower heads at farmers markets, but at this time of year, you may have to color your own with beet juice. Here’s a recipe for pickled cauliflower and beets from The Galanter’s Kitchen. [4] Castelvetrano olives are…
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Pomegranate Cheese Ball Recipe For Christmas

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[1] The Christmas Cheese Ball, festive with cocktails. This recipe, from How Sweet Eats, is made with with white cheddar, mascarpone and sage (photo © How Sweet Eats). [2] The cheese ball at The Café Sucre Farine is made with Monterey Jack, pecans, rosemary and thyme. Minced parsley accents the arils for an even better…
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