TIP OF THE DAY: Uses For Raw Brussels Sprouts

At this time of year, Brussels sprouts are in season and many people are debating how to prepare them for Thanksgiving. Our nana and aunt disagreed to the extent that each brought her preferred preparation (one a gratin laden with Gruyère and pancetta, one with a honey balsamic sauce). But you don’t have to cook…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cinnamon Pecan Topping

For holiday season, it’s good to have a trick up your sleeve that quickly turns everyday food into festive food. We nominate homemade cinnamon pecan topping, which can be used to garnish both sweet and savory foods. See our list of uses below. You can use any nut, but pecan goes particularly well in this…
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RECIPE: Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

This fall and Thanksgiving dessert from King Arthur Flour has the wisdom of Solomon. When you can’t decide between pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake, go zebra* and combine them into one dessert! Prep time is 25 to 33 minutes, bake time is 40 to 45 minutes. RECIPE: PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE PIE Ingredients For A 9-Inch Pie,…
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RECIPE: Hot Cheese & Bacon Dip

When the weather gets cooler, the foods get warmer. Here’s a flavorful hot fall and winter dip from Kraft. You serve it warm and bubbly, with crudités, crackers, cocktail franks or cut-up regular franks or brats. Kraft developed it with their brands: Kraft Real Mayonnaise, Oscar Mayer Brand bacon, Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Shredded Three…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Bark From Leftover Halloween Candy

Chop up those miniatures, add whatever else you have and make bark. See the recipe above at CompletelyDelicious.com.   Many American households woke up today to lots of Halloween candy. You can eat some of it as is, but we especially like this solution from BrownEyedBaker.com, who adapted it from this Bon Appetit recipe: Turn…
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