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Indulge in lychee-frosted sugar cookies with citrus notes and buttercream

At first glance, these Lychee-Frosted Sugar Cookies from my cookbook “108 Asian Cookies: Not-Too-Sweet Treats from a Third-Culture Kitchen” appear humble when unfrosted, like any other ordinary sugar cookie, like those you would find at the supermarket. But don’t be fooled. These ...

This Tuscan flatbread is a colorful, gluten-free alternative to classic crostini

In Tuscany, schiacciata — which is pronounced skee-ah-CHA-tah and roughly means “crushed,” “flattened” or “squashed” — is a versatile word applied to a variety of breads and bread-like things, from a piece of sweet focaccia studded with roasted grapes around the autumn harvest to a savory situation that more closely resembles a panino and comes stuffed with your choice of cured meats and cheeses. In this recipe from my cookbook “Stuzzichini,” instead of the flour-based, focaccia-like traditional schiacciata, the base is made of blended root vegetables that get a ...

Grazing and gifting: Sweet solutions for the holiday rush

Family Features — If you feel yourself slipping into the last-minute rush of the holiday season, still searching for dazzling recipes and abundant gifts, rest assured — you’re not alone. Light, refreshing ingredients for spectacular meals are just a click away, and they can make for the perfect presents, too. Abundantly sweet and simple, Florida Citrus Gifts are a simple way to share holiday cheer with family, friends and loved ones. From cheerful boxes to beautiful baskets and more, they offer options in all shapes and sizes, loaded with freshly picked tangerines, grapefruits, ...

Gingerbread honey cupcakes: A sweet spin on tradition

Family Features — In a holiday season crowded with everything from mouthwatering cakes, cookies and pies to “fa-la-la-la” forgettable fruitcakes, the dessert table can bring you comfort and joy or sweet-tooth dismay. Here’s the secret to spicy, sweet cupcakes that “sleigh” at the ...

Sweet gifts from the kitchen

If money is tight this holiday season, that’s no reason to be a Scrooge. You can still bestow gifts on family, friends and co-workers that they’ll be sure to appreciate and wouldn’t dream of re-gifting, although they may share. These gifts cost only the price of ingredients and a little ...

Seafood makes for a flavorful and unique holiday offering

METRO — Seafood may not be synonymous with holiday dinners, which tend to feature traditional fare like turkey, roasts and pasta. But seafood makes a perfect offering come the holiday season, particularly for those living in coastal regions where access to fresh food taken directly from ...