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Happy holiday canapes

Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year, when homes are transformed and family and friends gather, sharing peace, joy, gifts and fabulous food. The preparations may be a lot of work, but in the end it’s all worth it. Actually, in a few weeks I’ll be hosting my family for a Christmas dessert party. However, I feel compelled to add savory snacks, too. A few dips, chips and quick and easy make-ahead canapes that will go into a hot oven after guests arrive. I urge you to add today’s recipes to your entertaining menu. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with a loaf of ...

Every family has a weird Christmas recipe

A recent survey finds 81% of Americans show love for family and friends by preparing holiday dishes, but there’s always one dish at Christmas that tests how polite your family is. Someone’s one forkful away from blessing the cook’s heart, but nobody dares to leave that recipe off the menu. It might be a wobbly mold of aspic with floating shrimp, a salad that doesn’t contain a single leaf of lettuce or a fruitcake packed with neon cherries and nuts so dense it could double as a doorstop. It’s probably not as bad as Aunt Bethany’s crispy cat food congealed salad from ...

Christmas cupcakes make a perfect holiday treat

METRO — A little indulgence is par for the course come the holiday season. That’s especially true in relation to baked goods, which find their way into entertaining areas at office parties, family gatherings and school functions. Treats are indeed part of what makes the holiday season a ...

Easy, elegant charcuterie boards for effortless holiday hosting

Family Features — When holiday occasions call for you to don your hosting cap, skip complicated appetizers and hors d’oeuvres to instead serve sustainable charcuterie with sommelier-approved wine pairings. After all, simplicity can still equal premium flavor with the right meats, ...

These cookies make a perfect homemade holiday gift

METRO — Holiday shopping poses some unique challenges each December. The “perfect gift” can be elusive, particularly when shopping for loved ones who seemingly have it all. When confronted with such conundrums, holiday shoppers are urged to keep a familiar and reliable option in mind to ...

Luscious leftovers

It may seem as though I’m getting ahead of myself talking Thanksgiving leftovers when Tom is still thawing in the fridge. But we all know that no matter how many hungry diners attend the feast, there will probably be leftovers. The key is to make the most of them. This week’s recipes are tasty examples of what you can do with your leftovers to make them luscious and exciting. If turkey sandwiches are a favorite, try Bacon-Turkey Salad, a different and delicious sandwich filling that also makes a tasty dip for crackers. Old-fashioned shepherd’s pie incorporates almost the ...