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Pecan Bars, Fact or Fiction?

Fancy without the fuss, this pecan bar recipe will make you a believer in just one bite.

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Season’s Greetings with Gourmet Garnishes

What’s better than an edible holiday garnish that’s easy, fabulous, and delicious? These Cocoa-Powdered Almond-Filled Pine Cones add the perfect touch to any holiday arrangement – think décor for the dinner table, embellishment on a winter dessert, or alongside appetizers and beverages. 

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Honey Marshmallows for S'mores

Of course, the classic s’more is delicious, but have you made homemade marshmallow s'mores yet? They are top-notch. And what’s better Homemade honey marshmallows – it just can’t get better than this.

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Smells of the Season

Christmas is just around the corner, meaning there are only two weekends left to  get your presents purchased, your stockings hung, and your menus planned.  Menus planned? Yes. There must be something in the water – because at our  house, food is the number one topic of discussion.

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Cranberry Sauce with Pinot Noir

Each year, I look forward to the fresh antioxidant-rich cranberry sauce. It cuts through the weight of the gravy and adds a kick to the smokey ham and buttery biscuits. Cranberry sauce recipes vary greatly from family to family – some are canned, some are fresh, some are peppered, and some are... wined?  This Oregon Cranberry Sauce with Pinot Noir is made with red wine, cloves, orange juice, peppercorns, and (of course) honey! Robust, bright, and juicy – this sauce will prove to be everyone’s favorite side dish year after year.

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Nobody Puts Butter in a Corner

Specially flavored butters can cut cooking time in half, add extra flavor to any dish, and impress your guests. These four butter combinations are from the amazing Russian aficionados at evilolivefood.com and are incredibly easy to make and delicious to schmear. Grab the whole family and make some butter!

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Spiced Pumpkin Baklava with Honey and Walnuts

This spiced pumpkin baklava with walnuts and honey is the fabulous fusion I’ve been looking for!  On a crisply cool day this fall, cozy up with a good book, a cup of warm ellinikos kafes, and a chunk of pumpkin baklava – Opa!

 

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