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Candy cane ice cream. If you want it to be pink, add red food color. Photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma. One thing we love about the holidays is candy cane ice cream, also known as peppermint stick ice cream. The difference between it and the peppermint ice cream available year-round is the inclusion of crushed peppermint…
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Seven courses mean smaller portions, like this taste of grilled octopus. Photo courtesy Scrapetta | Beverly Hills. You’ve still got plenty of time to plan a Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve. Known as Esta dei Sette Pesci in Italy, the tradition was brought to the U.S. by Italian immigrants. Some background:…
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A delicious soufflé for any time of year. Photo courtesy Andy Boy. We so enjoyed the corn and Gruyère soufflé we had at Thanksgiving that we couldn’t wait to make another one. We’re upping the ante for the Christmas version, with broccoli rabe. WHAT IS BROCCOLI RABE Perhaps 15 years ago, broccoli rabe began…
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Here’s a cheesecake recipe developed for Christmas and New Year’s Eve: Eggnog Cheesecake! These mini cheesecakes with a gingersnap crust are from Driscolls.com. For a clean presentation, invest in a mini cheesecake pan (with removable bottoms); or bake the cheesecakes in festive paper baking cups (also known as cupcake or muffin papers) in a standard…
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If you like to add a flourish to your party food, consider fancy party picks. They not only make the food look better, but can also serve as party favors or stocking stuffers (at about $5.00 per box). These special party picks, found on Amazon.com, will make your hors d’oeuvre even tastier: Holiday party picks,…
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