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We come from a family of bakers and cooks. Our earliest memories are of pie crusts crimped, brownie batter mixed, cheesecakes released from their spring forms. At age 10, we saw our first roulade, as Aunt Leonore was rolling up a whipped cream-filled walnut roll for Thanksgiving. (Traditionalists, don’t worry: It was one of a…
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This Thanksgiving, consider switching the conventional pecan pie for something more festive: a white chocolate and cranberry pecan tart. The recipe, from Pillsbury, has a firm filling, is made in a tart pan. What’s the difference between a pie and a tart? There are several; you’ll find them at the end of this article. The…
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Years ago, at our first visit to The French Laundry in Napa Valley, we ordered a dessert called Coffee and Donuts. What we got: coffee mousse served in a coffee cup, topped with real milk foam and served with a side of beignets, deep fried choux paste (think small fritters). It was a delicious and…
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An easy way to add more flavor to roasted meat is with a simple glaze. This recipe adds a sweet and spicy touch to chicken, duck, ham, pork loin or turkey. If you don’t like heat, cut back on the chili flakes. Use any extra glaze as a sauce (dilute it with chicken stock if…
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[1] Curried deviled eggs. Here’s the recipe (photo © McCormick). [2] “Beating Heart” deviled eggs color the egg white with beet juice. Here’s the recipe (photos #2 and #4 © Andrew McNeel Publishing). [3] Oh how cute: Deviled egg chicks for food fun anytime—including Easter. Here’s the recipe—scroll down for the chicks (photo © Julie…
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