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New Year's Celebration
This year, as revelers reach a fevered pitch at crowded New Year’s parties, set off fireworks in your own kitchen by creating and feasting on an oh-so-decadent menu. Why wait until midnight to celebrate the New Year? Pop the Champagne and count down early with deliriously fun party favors and a toast to Auld Lang Syne.
Recipes:
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Steak Diane Flambé
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Chocolate Mint Tart with Berries and Chocolate-Dipped Mint Leaves
At the end of a rich meal, a chocolate after-dinner mint is often the perfect final morsel.More. -
Tuscan-Grilled Veal Chops
One bite and it’s easy to see why this Tuscan style of showcasing flavor by simple preparation is so revered.More. -
Baby Greens with Lobster, Avocado, Pink Grapefruit and Brown Sugar Bacon
A perfect and memorable beginning for a special dinner.More. -
Truffled Angel Hair Pasta with Wild Mushrooms
Simple, yet sublime, it is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or poultry.More. -
Brown Sugar Bacon
This crispy, crunchy sweet and spicy bacon is absolutely addictive.More. -
Buttered Green Beans
A simple green vegetable is a wonderful addition to an otherwise rich meal.More. -
Individual Lobster Pot Pies
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Porcini-Crusted Filet Mignon and Jumbo Crab-Stuffed Shrimp with Champagne Butter Sauce
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Coconut Layer Cake with Raspberry Lime Curd
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Sample Recipe:
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Grilled Caesar Salad
Tips & Techniques:
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Chanterelle
About chanterelles, a variety of wild mushrooms. More.
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Cooking Mushrooms
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Buying, Storing and Cleaning Fresh Mushrooms
Tips on buying, storing, cleaning and cooking fresh mushrooms. More.
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Creating Grill Marks
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Cremini/Cremino Mushrooms
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Saucing Pasta
To drain or not to drain? That is a much-debated question when saucing pasta. Read about these common methods and then decide for yourself. More.
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Cooking Pasta
Techniques for cooking perfect pasta. More.
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Oyster Mushrooms
About oyster mushrooms, a fan-shape variety often found growing on rotted tree trunks. More.
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Porcini Mushrooms
About porcini mushrooms, a variety seldom found fresh in the United States. More.
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Shiitake
About shiitakes, a variety of mushrooms that can grow to 10 inches in diameter. More.
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Avocados
Nutrition information plus use and storage tips for avocados, a fruit. More.
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General Time Line: Party Planning Tips
Tips for planning the perfect party, from when to send invitations to the day-of details. More.
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Basic Vinaigrette
Learn this simple formula for making a basic vinaigrette. More.
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Blind Baking
Some pastry recipes call for blind baking a crust. Learn why. More.
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Blanching and Shocking Green Vegetables
Tips for maintaining vegetables' vibrant color when cooking. More.
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Dressing and Seasoning a Salad
Dressing a salad is a culinary art. Learn more. More.
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Pie Weights
Learn how pie weights are used in blind baking. More.
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Veal
Grades and cuts of veal. More.
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Testing for Doneness Using an Instant-Read Thermometer
How to use an instant-read thermometer for the most accurate readings. More.
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Melting Chocolate Example
Three methods for melting chocolate. More.
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Resting and Carving Meat
Tips for retaining the flavorful juices in your cooked meats. More.
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Lobster
Selecting lobsters, live or frozen. More.
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White Truffle Oil
White truffle oil is an interesting ingredient. Learn why it is also controversial. More.
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Lobster Tail
Advise for selecting lobster tails for your dish. More.
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Melting Chocolate
Three methods for melting chocolate. More.
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Panna Cotta
About panna cotta, a dessert. More.
