Holiday

Taste of Home Holiday: New Year’s Eve Cocktails

December 26, 2011 Beverages

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

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

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

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

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

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

-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

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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Cocktail Friday: Orange Razzletini

December 16, 2011 Beverages

The halls are decked, spirits are bright, and everyone is celebrating the beauty of the holiday season. Everywhere you look people are enjoying the company of loved ones and friends, nibbling on delicate canapes and sipping on spirits like warm hot toddy’s and chilled martinis – each capturing the essence of the winter season. This [...]

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Cookies Across America Tour

December 15, 2011 Behind the Scenes

Pat, an AllRecipes.com All Star, shares her Cookies Across America story. Ladies and gentlemen… Start your engines and join the Cookies Across America tour! My freezer is filling up with freshly-baked cookies for this year’s Cookies Across America campaign. I’ll be out of town for two weeks this month, so if this is going to [...]

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