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Holiday Prime Rib

A standing rib roast is getting awful expensive, but I was able to find a 4 bone (about 9 pounds) large end USDA Choice roast for under $65 at a local supermarket for holiday prime rib 2023. Now all that … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chili Crisp Sweet Potatoes

Chili Crisp Sweet Potatoes are borrowed from our friends at Momofuku. Of course you can use their products if you have them, but this is a pretty good side dish with off-the-shelf ingredients. Serves 4. Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, … Continue reading

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Try something different for your holiday cookie exchange.

This year we decided to give cookies from Michelle Hines Abram Thibeault, godmother of our BlueStar stove and a renowned local baker, rather than making them ourselves. Her 2021 deadline has passed, so file that link away for next year. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Cake Cookies

Our cake cookies are not made from cake mix like this appealing recipe, but actual leftover cake of the type that is often found around the holidays. It’s best to use a cake with some body to it or else … Continue reading

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Recipe: Coconut Macaroons

Coconut macaroons are really easy to make if you start with Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk. This recipe is just sweet enough, not overly sweet like the macaroons that taste like candy; I’m adding them to my holiday cookie rotation. … Continue reading

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My holiday cookie bake

At this time of year, I traditionally do a holiday cookie bake of goods to send to faraway friends and family. It sometimes includes a loaf of fruit and nut bread, one year had a stollen (not successful) but almost … Continue reading

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Recipe: Holiday Sourdough with Figs and Hazelnuts

This is a nice bread to serve and give around the holidays—it’s not overly sweet so you can eat it with cheese as well as with butter and jam. Adapted from the non-sourdough recipe in Hamelman’s Bread. Makes two large … Continue reading

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