Drinks
Frozen Mimosa Float
A punch bowl full of colorful sherbet and ginger ale was a birthday party staple when I was a kid. It’s still perfect for a party — part drink, part dessert, part centerpiece. Replace the […]
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Techniques
How to Deglaze
Deglazing is not as difficult as it sounds and no, it doesn’t involve hardwood floors or doughnuts. How to Deglaze Deglazing means adding a liquid to a pan and using a wooden spoon or a […]
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Meringue 101
‘Tis the season of meringue — meringue-topped pies, meringue tarts, cookies and rich, creamy buttercream frosting. All of these holiday treats are made with meringues, egg whites that are whipped, much like whipped cream, with […]
Tips
Sugar Cookies Four Ways
Sugar cookies are a holiday staple, but if you don’t have the time or energy for a lot of fancy decorating here are four things you can do to make your cookies gift-worthy in minutes. […]
Videos
How to Roll Out Sugar Cookie Dough
Enjoy these tips from Epicurious.com on how to roll out sugar cookie dough: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8C1XIIxe4w
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How to Build a Cheese Plate
No, not a plate made of cheese but a plate laden with a delicious assortment of your favorite fromages! Cheese plates or platters are excellent for holiday entertaining — they require no cooking, take minutes […]
Tips
Blind Bake
Blind baking is cooking a pie crust before adding a filling. Blind bake if your filling either doesn’t require cooking or if your filling will cook faster than your crust. Blind baking prevents crusts from […]