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“A cool alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. If you can find pumpkin ice cream, by all means use that. If not, here’s a quick and easy way to make some using vanilla ice cream, good canned pumpkin and lots of wonderful spices. When you first make the mixture the spices might seem strong, but remember…
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Source: GOOP 3 small cloves garlic, pushed through a press 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons real Vermont maple syrup 1/3 red wine vinegar 1 cup extra virgin olive oil coarse sea salt freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 large heads of endive, washed, chopped 1 1/3 large head radicchio, washed, chopped 4 large…
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I could never stand the wiggly looking stuff in the bowl. Cranberry chutney takes on a whole new meaning for cranberry sauce. Just make sure to use ripe cranberries. Source: GOOP 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/3 cup water 4 cups fresh cranberries 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1 tablespoon lemon juice grated zest of 1 small…
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One December several years ago I was making pancakes for the family and realized I did not have any syrup. The spices remind me of Christmas time. 2 small pears, peeled, cored and sliced 1 small apple, peeled, cored and sliced Dash Nutmeg 1 / 8 tsp Cinnamon 1/3 cup raisins Dash ground cloves 3…
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Several years ago Stephen’s sister, Jennifer, gave us an Ebelskiver for Christmas. Since then, it has become a tradition to make a different Ebelskiver recipe each year for Christmas breakfast. Williams Sonoma has been so helpful in that regard, as every year they print a new recipe in their Fall catalog. Ebelskivers are a traditional…
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One of our Christmas traditions has been to rush out a batch of sugar cookies for Santa and a basket of nibbles for the reindeer all last minute. Then we rush the kids up stairs and wait for a scream of delight when they spy a wrapped present on their bed. Faster than you can…
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My friend Patty made this dish last year for a girl’s night out. 3 tbsp butter, melted 3 cups whipping cream 10 oz white chocolate 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 8 egg yolks 1 loaf French Bread, cubed and dried out Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Pour the melted butter into a…
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This is a nice lighter take on the traditional Sweet Potato Casserole layered with marshmallow, pineapple and tons of brown sugar. Source: GOOP 3 3/4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled 1 1/4 cup real Vermont maple syrup 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 large orange 3 star anises…
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When I think of an Advent calendar the first thing that comes to mind is the familiar story “The 12 Days of Christmas.” I have had my fun leaving presents on doorsteps with friends and family as we created our own version of The 12 Days of Christmas or in many an office, Secret Santa.…