December 2011

Small Plate: Winter Holiday Favorites

December 30, 2011 Holiday
Small Plate: Winter Holiday Favorites

As the holiday season winds down, I’ve put together a round up of some outstanding recipes from some amazing food bloggers. Each recipe captures the spirit of the holidays and the essence of winter. The perfect way to ring in 2012. That’s So Michelle: Peppermint Mocha Holiday Jello Shot How Sweet Eats:  Brown Butter Double [...]

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Monkey Bread

December 27, 2011 Breakfast
Monkey Bread

Fun to make, impressive to serve, delicious to eat, Monkey Bread is sticky, gooey, breakfast bliss. I love picking off individual pieces, licking the caramel off my fingers, indulging in the brown sugar and butter. New Year’s Day is the perfect day to give in to your caramel desires, put together this tender, caramel-coated bread, [...]

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Taste of Home Holiday: New Year’s Eve Cocktails

December 26, 2011 Beverages
Taste of Home Holiday: New Year’s Eve Cocktails

The staff at Taste of Home loves a good cocktail – especially on New Year’s Eve. Here are some of our favorite signature drinks we love to serve as we ring in the New Year. I love a good Irish Mule, but it can only be made with a good Irish whiskey – no Jack [...]

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Taste of Home Holiday: Brioche

December 24, 2011 Behind the Scenes
Taste of Home Holiday: Brioche

I love everything about Christmas. The magic, the wonder, the traditions.  I love coming home to find my childhood house decorated in boughs of garland, flickering candles, and twinkling lights.  The kitchen is usually bustling with activity as my sisters and I bake cookies while my Mom puts together her signature brioche rolls. My all [...]

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How to Make Santa Bread

December 23, 2011 Breads
How to Make Santa Bread

Growing up, my sisters and I would constantly watch the “Santa Tracker,” in the hope of keeping an eye on the Big Man in Red. We’d visit the workshop, check our Naughty or Nice status, and bake cookies with Mrs. Claus.  As Christmas drew closer, we’d try to be extra sweet for fear of straying [...]

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The Best of Cranberry and Orange

December 22, 2011 Christmas
The Best of Cranberry and Orange

Sweet and tangy, the sharp flavors of cranberry and orange are both sophisticated and whimsical. During the holiday season, cranberries can add a colorful and flavorful splash to sweet and savory dishes, while zesty oranges can brighten up just about any holiday menu. Paired with chocolate, cranberries and oranges become luxurious and decadent. Here are [...]

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French Macaroons

December 21, 2011 Christmas
French Macaroons

embedded by Embedded VideoYouTube Direkt The Christmas season is a beautiful and delicious time of year – full of towering cookie platters adorned with spicy gingerbread, sugar snickerdoodles, and buttery spritz. French macaroons are the perfect addition to these beloved classics. Nestled on the dessert table, their bright pastel colors can create a colorful and [...]

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Taste of Home Holiday: Rugelach

December 20, 2011 Behind the Scenes
Taste of Home Holiday: Rugelach

The editorial staff at Taste of Home is filled with the holiday spirit and sharing their favorite holiday memories, recipes, and crafts. Rachel Abrahms, Digital Coordinator, tasteofhome.com, shares her recipe for a sweet Hanukah treat. I don’t celebrate this festive time of year with a guy dressed in red or a tree covered in lights, [...]

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Snacks for Santa

December 19, 2011 Behind the Scenes
Snacks for Santa

-Photo from Miracle on 34th Street   Here at Taste of Home, we still believe in the spirit of Santa and embrace the magic and child-like wonder of the big man in red.  With Christmas Eve growing closer, we remember some of our favorite Santa-worthy treats. When I was little, my brother and I would [...]

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Pop-tastic! Homemade Popcorn Recipes

December 17, 2011 Appetizer
Pop-tastic! Homemade Popcorn Recipes

I grew up in a family of popcorn lovers. At the movies, camping, bumming around the house – no matter where we are or what we’re doing, there’s usually a bowl of of that light, airy goodness nearby.  Like a dog and bacon, even the sound of kernels exploding in a pot of canola oil, [...]

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