FOOD FUN: Christmas Tree Pizza

Who else but the folks at California Pizza Kitchen would create a Christmas Tree Pizza? For fun this weekend, how about making this recipe for Christmas Tree Pizza, decorated with your favorite “ornaments.” The recipe, from California Pizza Kitchen, makes 1 large pizza, 2 medium pizzas or individual pizzas If you’re making individual pizzas, let…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Candy Cane Ice Cream

Candy cane ice cream. If you want it to be pink, add red food color. Photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma.   One thing we love about the holidays is candy cane ice cream, also known as peppermint stick ice cream. The difference between it and the peppermint ice cream available year-round is the inclusion of crushed peppermint…
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RECIPE: Popcorn Wreaths

Food fun, task for the kids: Make Holiday Wreath Popcorn Treats. This recipe from The Popcorn Board can be made by older children. RECIPE: CHRISTMAS POPCORN WREATHS Ingredients For 8 Five-Inch Wreaths 3 quarts popped popcorn 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 3 cups miniature marshmallows 3 tablespoons (1/2 of a 3-ounce box) lime gelatin…
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