Food
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Classic Custard Quiche LorraineDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 1 refrigerated piecrust dough (half of a 15-ounce box), at room temperature 3 thick or 4 thin slices bacon ¾ cup minced onion ½ cup grated Swiss cheese ¼ cup grated parm...
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Sweet Whimsy's Carrot CakeDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 1½ cups vegetable oil 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 cups grated carrots 1 can (13 ounces) crushed pineapple with juice 1½ cups shredded coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 2 teaspoons ...
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Peppermint LollipopsDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 1½ cups sugar ¾ cup water ⅔ cup light corn syrup ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ teaspoon peppermint oil Green and red paste food coloring 10 lollipop sticks Butter 10 asso...
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Peppermint BarkDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 15 ounces high quality dark chocolate or white chocolate chips 6 regular-sized candy canes, finely crushed ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract Melt chocolate on stove top or m...
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Trimming party dips means a slimmer you for the holidaysDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - For lean folks like me, hosting a holiday get-together can be fraught with what-to-make decisions. I don't want my guests pointing accusingly at my party food saying "Th...
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Peppermint Chocolate MousseDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (do not use chocolate chips) ¾ cup miniature marshmallows 4 eggs, separated ½ pint heavy cream 1 dash peppermint extract 5 peppe...
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Rocky Mountain SaladDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Dressing ⅓ cup onion, diced 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 3 tablespoons cider vinegar ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper ¾ cup olive o...
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Apricot-Ginger Fizz MixerDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced ½ cup sugar ½ cup water 2½ cups apricot nectar In a medium saucepan over medium-high, combine the ginger, sugar and wate...
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Special gifts for the cook who has it all
Dec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Stymied by what to get the fussy foodie in your life? Take this bit of advice - we all have more than enough aprons (kitschy, frilly, manly, profane and otherwise) that ...
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Elaine's Famous Dinner RollsDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into chunks 1¼ cup regular or reduced-fat milk ¼ cup lukewarm water (run the tap until the water feels just slightly wa...