Homemade Liqueurs
With no special equipment required, homemade liqueurs are very easy to make. Most homemade liqueurs start with vodka. This spirit is an ideal base for liqueurs because it's colorless and flavorless, making it the perfect blank canvas. Try ... [... more]
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Cory's Corner: Ringing in the Holidays
Can you please explain the difference between the following and when to use which: Active Dry yeast, Easy-Bake yeast, and Bread Machine yeast? We are having a progressive supper and I am making appetizers for 26 people. Can you please tell me how ... [... more]
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Shucking Oysters
Fresh oysters can be served raw on the half shell, baked, steamed, or grilled. Shucked oysters can also be batter-fried, sauteed, used in soups or stews or in special preparations such as dressings, poultry stuffings, or specialty ... [... more]
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Making Ultimate Deviled Eggs (Video)
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Champagne 101
All Champagnes are made from grapes grown in France's northeastern region, the Champagne province. Most Champagnes are non-vintage: that is, they are made from a blend of grapes from different years, aged in the bottle for 18 months. Vintage ... [... more]
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Cooking for a Crowd
The amount of food necessary can change depending on the time of day, type of food served, or even by the people attending (have you watched teenagers eat?). But as a general rule, consider for individual portions: Eight appetizer pieces: ... [... more]
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Cooking for a Crowd: Winter Menu
Whether you're planning a holiday party or just a gathering to get everyone in from the cold, these menu ideas will have your guests celebrating. There's nothing better than a toasty fire, good company and great food to warm up a winter's ... [... more]
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Christmas Drinks
It's a rich, indulgent favorite, and Christmas wouldn't be the same without it. Some eggnog recipes contain raw eggs. If you're concerned about safety, purchase pasteurized eggs or heat the eggnog mixture to pasteurize them yourself. Eggs need to ... [... more]
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Make a Holiday Budget
When you start to think about making a budget, consider all the things you could potentially spend money on. Include Again, don't be shy here--you'll edit this list in the next step when you start determining "wants" versus "needs." [... more]
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Printable Cookbooks: Holiday Drinks
Hosting an open house during the holidays? Try out our Top Ten Appetizers. Try out our Top Ten Beverages and get ideas for hosting a festive open house. Get recipes and entertaining tips to take you from Thanksgiving to New Year's! Eggnog, ... [... more]
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Green for the Holidays
Give experiences instead of stuff. Try tickets to a show, a ball game, or a scenic train ride instead of dust-collecting knickknacks. Tailor the gift to the recipient: club or museum memberships, craft or hobby lessons, IOU for a home-cooked ... [... more]
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Surviving Holiday Feasting
If you are asked to bring an appetizer to a party, make something healthy so you know there will be at least one good-for-you option available. Try one of these recipes: If you're headed to an appetizer/cocktail party, eat a healthy meal before ... [... more]
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