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December 25, 2012 at 8:02 am
· Filed under Christmas
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Christmas cupcakes. Photo courtesy
Riya-WeddingDress.Blogspot.com. |
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Very Best Holiday Wishes
From All Of Us At
THE NIBBLE
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December 24, 2012 at 8:34 am
· Filed under Christmas, Cookies-Cake-Pastry, Recipes
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No-fat, no-gluten meringues are a light
dessert with coffee or tea. Photo courtesy
BellaBaker.com.
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Meringues are a light dessert that go well with coffee, tea or a scoop of ice cream. They’re dairy-free, fat-free and gluten-free. They’re a treat for your guests or a a delightful gift for your holiday hosts.
Lauryn Cohen of BellaBaker.com shows how to turn the pallid white meringue into a holiday meringue bursting with red and green accents.
CHRISTMAS MERINGUES: RED, GREEN & WHITE
Ingredients
3 large egg whites, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Red food coloring
Green food coloring
Disposable piping bag or plastic bag with corner cut
1M star tip for piping
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Preparation
1. PREHEAT oven to 200°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. ADD the egg whites, sugar and vanilla in the metal bowl of a stand mixer add. Place over a medium saucepan of simmering water. Stir until the sugar melts and the mixture is almost clear.
3. PLACE the bowl into the stand mixer and, using the whisk attachment, whip for 8 minutes on medium-high. The meringue should be glossy and stiff.
4. BRUSH a line of red food coloring onto the inside of the piping bag, using either a small paint brush or a lollipop stick. Repeat with the green on the opposite side of the bag. Fill with the meringue and pipe into roses or star dollops onto your baking sheets.
5. PLACE in the oven and bake for 1 hour 45 minutes. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
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December 24, 2012 at 8:15 am
· Filed under Cooking & Baking, Tip Of The Day
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Regardless of how much cooking experience they have, many cooks don’t know the basics of cooking healthy meals. On the other hand, some people can’t cook at all, so rely on prepared foods packed with salt, sugar and bad fats.
That’s why our final pre-Christmas tip is to give yourself or your loved ones healthy cooking classes. It’s smart to include adolescents, teens and young adults: Most eating habits are learned at home.
That’s why we love the gift of understanding how to make nutritious and calorie-wise foods:
How to make the bounty of fresh vegetables extremely appealing—not just the basic veggies but chard, collards, fennel, kale, leeks and more
Appealing ways to serve fruit for dessert
How to select lean meats and poultry
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Vegetables can be as exciting as any other foods. Photo courtesy KamalKapoor.com. |
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How to choose tastier grains and starches
How to add nuts and seeds for flavor, texture and nutrition
How the right herbs and spices make everything more appealing
Easy cooking techniques that save calories without sacrificing flavor
And it’s a great last minute gift: You need only a holiday card. Just write, “This card entitles you to a gift of healthy cooking classes at the school of your choice.”
WHERE TO FIND HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES
You’ll find healthy cooking classes at local cooking schools, Ys, community colleges, adult education centers and natural foods stores such as Whole Foods Market.
Just search “healthy cooking classes” and your town.
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