Lemon curd is a basic custard, meaning it’s thickened by eggs. Although many curd recipes call for just yolks, I prefer to use a combination of whole eggs and yolks to add a bit of lightness. ~Claire Saffitz In late spring we are holding our first annual Family Lavender and Blueberry Tea. As I plan the menu, I am going
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The crisp morning hustle-bustle is familiar as farmers/growers and customers reconnect after a long winters sleep. Browsing Seattle’s energetic Pike Place Market on a busy weekend morning is exhilarating, the city feels as if it moves through you. It’s a great place to connect with local vendors to ask questions about where your food comes from, growing practices and best methods
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Feeling the cold winter blues? Pretend you’re in the tropic! This gorgeous salsa is not only great for the bod, it’s also full of flavor and perfect for any season. Bring a bit of the tropics to your hungry football crew this weekend. We are dishing out recipes for delicious bites and winning cocktails through Sunday morning. So, stay tuned!
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Simplicity reigns with this flavorful, cold weather comfort food recipe In the months of October, November and December, we do everything so much bigger than we do the other nine months of the year. Our foods are more decadent, our cocktails are “sparklier”, our decorating is much more colorful, we stay up, we shop, we indulge so much more in
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Keep it simple – Roast dinners and one pot wonders are on the menu for January. Weeknight schedules get busy and life can whisk by in a flash. It’s so tempting to sail in to the drive thru on the way home or use a meal delivery option once cozily inside the house, but it isn’t always the healthiest for
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Cold weather is here and it’s time for healthy comfort food. Set the fire, light a candle and pour a glass of wine. It’s time to create an evening meal. This recipe features a delightful combination of Oil & Vinegar’s Pomegranate Sour and a blend of Mediterranean spices. This savory stew is perfect for curling up next to the fireplace on chilly
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Eating healthy does not mean sacrificing texture and flavor and changing your diet plan doesn’t necessarily mean rooting through your cupboards or tossing all of your food from your pantry. Simple changes and fresh additions to your grocery list and weekly menu are a great place to begin. Late spring and summer are a great time to begin looking at
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Kick off the new year with clean delicious flavors Eating healthy and January seem to go hand in hand, and when game day approaches, we want bold flavorful foods that we can eat with our hands. One of the best features of this recipe is that it can be cooked on the grill while your oven and stove top are
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When time is short and you need a quick and whimsical holiday dessert, semi-homemade is perfect. McCormick is one of the most trusted names in the food industry and we couldn’t wait to share their extravagant fudgy brownie with a peppermint filling and rich chocolate glaze. PEPPERMINT BARS Serves 36 INGREDIENTS Brownie 1 package (family-size) fudge brownie mix Peppermint Filling
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Beef. It’s What for Dinner’s Beef Flank Steak stuffed and rolled with classic Italian herbs and beef salami tastes as divine as it looks. What’s on your table this holiday season? Pork, Lamb or Beef? We want to know! ITALIAN HERB & CHEESE-STUFFED BEEF ROULADE Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS 1 beef Flank Steak (about1-1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 small
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