Staying Cool in the Kitchen During the Holidays: Advice From a Caterer

My friend Stephanie Hibbert, aka Chef Stephanie the Culinary Mistress, is a caterer in San Francisco. I’ve known her since we cooked together at Millennium. I’ve always admired Stephanie because she keeps a cool head under pressure, and that’s not …

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Mezze: An Easy Way to Feed a Crowd, Borrowed from the Near East

In Istanbul, Turkey, walk into any restaurant where the locals eat and you’ll find the same thing: a selection of hot and cold dishes on display. You just point to the ones you want, and indicate whether you would like …

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10 Eco-Delicious Gift Recommendations

Check out this list of stylish gifts that support biodiversity, organic agriculture, and healthy eating. The origins of these lovingly selected items range from as far away as the island nation of Grenada to as close as your local farmers …

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From Fair Trade to Organic, Four Gourmet Chocolates to Feel Good About

At the 14th annual chocolate show in New York this past week, I met several chocolate producers who are just as concerned with environmental preservation and fair pay for cacao (cocoa bean) farmers as they are in making great candy …

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Simplify Your Holiday Season with eHow Food

By Anna Roth,

Lack of time, cooking for crowds, and unfamiliar ingredients can turn the cheeriest cook into a Grinch.  This year, let eHow Food put the joy back in your holiday with Simplify the Season , our comprehensive holiday guide packed with tips, …

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A Roman Garden

Rome is a city buzzing with motorbikes, noisy buses, busy cobblestone streets, and tourist-packed Roman ruins, but just outside of the city, the U.S. Ambassador’s residence, a 14th-century mansion known as Villa Taverna, sits elegantly and quietly on seven walled-in …

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Spooky Sips: Evette’s Boo-Tini Recipe

Hosting a Halloween party this weekend? Mix things up by making my  Boo-Tini for your guests. Just top it off with icing blood and lychee eyeballs and serve! Boo-Tini - 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice - 2 white rum (I …

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Tailgating and Chili

I love chili. It’s not just because it’s delicious, spicy, hearty and warm, but also because it’s so versatile and can be made ahead of time. It’s virtually impossible to make a small pot of chili, so it’s perfect for …

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Marshmallow Monsters: Fast. Festive. Fun.

By Jerri Farris,

Like millions of moms and grandmas, I’m always looking for festive holiday treats. Beyond festive, they need to be fast. Each month, my mom and sister and I make at least 7 dozen treats – 84 individual pieces – for …

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Rome Goes Green: Three Eco-Friendly Places to Eat

The eco-friendly food movement is flourishing in the United States, but it’s been growing exponentially in Europe as well. Europeans have always felt a direct connection to the source of their food, but these days they’re making it known to …

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Holiday Chocolate Yule Log Recipe

Heather Bertinetti makes a European tradition: a holiday “yule log” made out of chocolate sponge cake and mocha buttercream frosting. Holiday Chocolate Yule Log Recipe Makes 1 (12-inch) Yule log  For the Chocolate Sponge Cake: 5 eggs, room temperature, separated …

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Homemade Chocolate Peppermint Truffle Recipe

Don’t feel limited by Heather Bertinetti’s peppermint coating — you can flavor these truffles with your favorite ingredients. Peppermint Chocolate Truffle Recipe Makes 16 to 18 (1-inch) truffles  1/2 cup heavy cream 8 ounces plus 1 pound dark chocolate, finely …

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Shortbread Cookie Recipe

Shortbread Cookies Makes about 1 1/2-dozen (2-inch) cookies  1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean, split and seeded 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling out …

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Sugar Cookie Recipe

Heather Bertinetti’s recipe couldn’t be easier — your only limitation is your imagination with cookie cutters and icing. Sugar Cookie Recipe Makes about 2 dozen (2-inch) cookies  1 stick plus 2 tablespoons (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 …

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Quick & Easy Royal Icing Recipe

Whether you’re icing sugar cookies or cakes, this is one of the simplest recipes you can find. Royal Icing Recipe Makes about 2 cups  As the royal icing sits, it will dry and form a skin on top.  If you’re …

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