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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RECIPE: Pecan Cheese Ball “Pine Cone” For The Holidays

Here’s some food fun for the holiday season—especially when you receive a gift tin of gourmet pecan halves! Not only does this cranberry cheese ball make an impression on the appetizer buffet, but it’s easy enough that you can let older children put it together as their contribution. The recipe is courtesy Sonia, who writes…
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Pumpkin Mac & Cheese Recipes

Italian-American families often have a festive pasta dish such as lasagna at the Thanksgiving table, along with traditional Turkey Day foods. We’ve got two options for Pumpkin Mac & Cheese, a treat throughout the holiday season. Both recipes are courtesy of Cabot Creamery, makers of our favorite supermarket Cheddar. This first recipe is courtesy of…
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RECIPE: Turkey Cupcakes

You can find lots of turkey cupcake photos in Google, but these are the combination of easiest and best looking for the home baker to whip up. If you have kids (or adults) who don’t like pumpkin pie—or if you want to bring a memorable house gift—bring two dozen of these! If you’re looking for…
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