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Recipe: Hearty & Healthy Apple Muffins

2009-11-20T15:19:36+00:00

Could whole wheat apple muffins made without eggs, dairy, sugar, or leavening agents possibly be any good? Well, apparently these ones were memorable enough that, many years after tasting them at the age of eight, I found myself craving them again.

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Hot Sips: 14 Delicious Hot Drinks To Keep You Warm

2009-11-17T13:17:21+00:00

We have had quite a few great recipes and good ideas for hot holiday drinks the past few weeks at The Kitchn. Here's a look back at over a dozen hot drinks, from Nora's hot apple-ginger toddy from this afternoon to hot chocolate on a stick to pumpkin spice latte (just like Starbucks!).

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Melt in Your Mouth: Five Little Nibbles with Puff Pastry

2009-11-19T21:39:49+00:00

Remember how we said pre-made store-bought puff pastry was one of our favorite kitchen short cuts during the busy entertaining season? We weren't kidding! Here are five recipes that are as mouthwatering as they are easy-peasy to make:

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Before & After: Kelly Moseley's Calming Austin Kitchen

2009-11-19T12:01:04+00:00

When Kelly Moseley lived in New York City, she was always envious of a certain friend with a large kitchen island. So when she and her husband Louie bought a 1930s cottage in Austin, Texas, she made sure she got one of her own. The kitchen was the first room the couple tackled in their new house, knocking down walls to create a big, family-friendly space with beautiful, muted gray tones and a sophisticated feel.

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Recipe: Rutabaga Chipotle Soup

2009-11-10T03:32:40+00:00

Last week at the farmer's market I bought a couple of rutabagas, and I knew I wanted to make soup with them. It's been pretty chilly in San Francisco, perfect soup weather. I wanted to try something different, and while looking through my spice cabinet, I found the neglected jar of ground chipotle, and an idea formed in my head.

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Recipe for Warmth: Hot Apple-Ginger Toddy Straight Up Cocktails and Spirits

2009-11-19T15:19:34+00:00

Looking for a hot drink to cozy up to on a crisp fall evening? Something with the sweetness of apples and honey, the bright zing of ginger and lemon, and a little extra boozy warmth? How about a Hot Apple-Ginger Toddy?

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Did You Do the Kitchen Cure? Take Our Survey, Win a Cookbook!

2009-11-20T14:23:07+00:00

If you took the Fall Kitchen Cure, we have a short questionnaire for you. It won't take more than a few minutes, and if you complete the survey (and we have you on record as having signed up for the Cure!) by next Wednesday, November 25th at 12pm (EST), you'll be entered in a draw for one of five copies of my cookbook, The Greyston Bakery Cookbook. Yes, during the Cure we encouraged you to pare down on the cookbooks, so consider this an offering to those who love to bake, or want to give it as a gift this year. Click through for the questions.

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Perfect Pies: Tips for Making Pies from Scratch

2009-11-19T13:37:03+00:00

Do you make your pies from scratch? Making the crust and figuring out the filling can feel pretty overwhelming if you're not in the habit. Before you give in to holiday pressure and pick up a store-bought crust, take a look at our helpful tips for making pies yourself!

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Thanksgiving Pep Talk

2009-11-19T11:06:03+00:00

It's one week away, in case you had forgotten. I want to step back a bit and give you a chance to take a deep breath. I assume that many of you are cooking some part of the Thanksgiving meal: you're cooks and you love food, that's why you subscribe to our emails. If you're like me, you can get a little wound up with all the preparations, and then the day hits and oops, maybe you forget just a little bit what this day, in theory, is all about.

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Win the Six Kitchen Essential Tools from Rosle! Holiday Giveaway 2009

2009-11-18T02:05:03+00:00

To Main Giveaway Page

Name: The Six Kitchen Essential Tools Store: Rosle Value: $172 Description: Six essential kitchen tools from Rosle. The set of stainless steel, German-engineered cooking tools includes a can opener, garlic press, swivel peeler, ice cream scoop, pizza cutter, and locking tongs.

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Stress-less Dinner Tip: Set the Table the Night Before

2009-11-20T12:31:44+00:00

Here's a tip from our own experience in throwing many dinner parties and holiday meals. If you are able to, set the table the night before! Here's why we like to do it.

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Fig Salami Update: Cured and Ready to Eat!

2009-11-19T00:25:08+00:00

Last month, we told you about our DIY fig salami experiment. Our fruity sausages have been curing the refrigerator, and now, just in time for a Thanksgiving appetizer platter, they're finally ready to eat!

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An Indian Corn Centerpiece and Carrot Arancini Delicious links for 11.20.09

2009-11-20T11:43:11+00:00

We love arancini, those little fried balls of risotto, and these look especially scrumptious!

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What Should I Make for a Thanksgiving Brunch? Good Questions

2009-11-20T11:39:15+00:00

Q: My Mom and I want to prepare a Thanksgiving brunch for family that will be around in the morning for the holiday, but not at the traditional dinnertime. Does anyone have any tasty recipe ideas for us? Sent by Erin

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Entertaining Tip: End with Tea and Coffee

2009-11-19T10:04:04+00:00

We think there's no better way to end a big meal or even a simple gathering of friends than with a nice warm cup of coffee! Not only is it exactly what we want after eating a lot of rich food, but it's a way to slowly wind down the festivities and signal the evening's end. Do you like serving coffee and tea after dinner?

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