RECIPE: Butternut Squash & Pumpkin Lasagna

We love any kind of lasagna, but are happy to have this Pumpkin Lasagna recipe in our fall repertoire. The recipe is courtesy caterer and Lenox Home Entertaining Expert Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs Caterers. You’ll note in the ingredients list that butternut squash is used instead of pumpkin. This is often done in the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Thanksgiving Fruit Plate

Who would have thought that fresh fruit could have such a Thanksgiving theme! We found this idea in in the Dole Pinterest stream and couldn’t resist making one ourselves. In fact, it’s a great project to keep the kids busy on Thanksgiving. Ingredients Per Fruit Turkey: 6-8 apple slices 9-10 orange segments Pear half For…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Hearts Of Palm

Back in the day when we still seriously dieted, we created what we called a luxury salad—absolutely delicious and “luxurious” because the ingredients were relatively costly. Whenever we’re feeling diet-minded—or simply want to detox from the rich foods we eat all day, we whip one up. If you can get to a club store, artichoke…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Dried Herbs Vs. Fresh Herbs

In most cases, we find that fresh herbs add so much more zing to cooking than dried herbs. We live in an apartment and have pots of them growing on the kitchen windowsill. But when the cold comes, the herbs die off and our farmers markets won’t have replacements until spring. The solution: buying greenhouse-raised…
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THANKSGIVING: Amaretto Mashed Sweet Potatoes

We were inspired by this dish from Harry & David to whip our own version of amaretto mashed sweet potatoes, a sophisticated take on the classic. This dish can be made in advance without adding the garnish; reheated in the microwave, garnished and served. If you like a touch of color and a bit more…
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