TIP OF THE DAY: Cut Back On The Hors d’Oeuvre

People who love to put out a good spread typically go whole-hog on the hors d’oeuvre. The problem, in advance of a big feast, is that those who have been holding back on eating in anticipation of the big meal may go overboard with the pre-meal tidbits. Guests may have eaten very lightly that day…
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Pumpkin Mac & Cheese Recipes

Italian-American families often have a festive pasta dish such as lasagna at the Thanksgiving table, along with traditional Turkey Day foods. We’ve got two options for Pumpkin Mac & Cheese, a treat throughout the holiday season. Both recipes are courtesy of Cabot Creamery, makers of our favorite supermarket Cheddar. This first recipe is courtesy of…
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RECIPE: Chocolate Pumpkin Tart

One year we made pumpkin pie with a chocolate cookie crust. But here’s an even better filling for that crust, that marries pumpkin and chocolate. “There’s just something about the combination of pumpkin, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and chocolate that make me go a little weak in the knees,” says Annalise Sandberg of CompletelyDelicious.com.…
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FOOD FUN: Watermelon Turkey

We found this turkey on the Facebook page of the Watermelon Board. Whoever created it: We like your style! You can make one with a small watermelon plus: Miniature bell peppers Skewers of grapes and cheese cubes A small pear Raisins for eyes   Give it to the kids as a project, and let them…
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Unsweetened Whipped Cream, Classic Whipped Cream, Chocolate Whipped Cream Recipes

[1] Grab your hand mixer and start whipping (photo © Robert Matic | iStock Photo). [2] Chocolate whipped cream. the recipe is below (photo © ).   If you’re putting whipped cream on a very sweet dessert, such as pecan pie or double chocolate cake, you can halve the sugar in the whipped cream or…
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