RECIPE: Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons

May 31st is National Macaroon Day. Here, David Lebovitz, renowned pastry chef, blogger and author of cookbooks, shares his recipes for chewy, chocolate-dipped macaroons. There’s also National Chocolate Macaroon Day, on June 3rd. Below: > A brief history of macaroons and the difference between macaroons and macarons. > David Lebovitz’s macaroon recipe. > Double chocolate…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Red Licorice For Chocolate-Covered Anything Day

[1] These Christmas Twizzlers are available at Target and elsewhere (photo courtesy Candy Warehouse). [2] You can buy the artisan version from confectioners. These are sold on Etsy by Nicole’s Treats. [3] Wowsa: a kid’s fantasy Christmas Cake from Cake Whiz. Underneath: a chocolate cake with buttercream frosting.   December 16th is Chocolate-Covered Anything Day.…
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