I alway find sweet and savory combinations exciting.  I have been addicted to this contrast ever since I made a batch of Barefoot Contessa Fleur de Sel caramels.  I was very excited to find this flavor in ice cream and love how it pairs with fruit.  There are always pumpkin pies and pecan pies on [...]

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Every Thanksgiving I receive calls from “Thanksgiving cooks” in a panic after pursuing the many pages of Gourmet, Bon Appetit, and Martha Stewart Living along with the piles of cookbooks they have purchased just for this occasion.

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Have nibbles for your guests. People tend to arrive hungry and need some time to get comfortable before sitting for dinner.  Cocktail Hour Display white wine and beer in a large container on ice and red wine on the table along with glasses (have at least 2 glasses per person-you don’t want to be washing glasses [...]

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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
 1 cup finely chopped shallots
 ½cup chopped celery
 ½ cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
 ½cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs
 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme
 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh sage
 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
 Freshly ground pepper to taste 

   Heat oil in a medium [...]

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