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These easy puffs are especially good made with strongly flavored, aged white English, Irish, or Canadian cheddar. We like to use an imported sea salt with pretty, crunchy crystals, such as fleur de sel, Halen Môn, or Maldon, but any coarse sea salt will work. The puffs can be made up to 1 month ahead and frozen; cool, then freeze airtight. Reheat thawed puffs, uncovered, in a 375° oven until crisp and hot, about 5 minutes.
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There are numerous reasons for doing-it-yourself: budget, excess time, but the best, and certainly the healthiest motive would be expressing creativity. Sometimes, what you need, is just a hint of an idea and the possibilities, visions, and designs are becoming endless. Today, enjoy spending time in creating a beautiful frosted jar lantern centerpiece.
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During the midsummer we all need as much refreshment, hydration and vitamins as we can get. And, maybe, we haven't noticed that but we all seek for light meals with fresh, cooked or grilled vegetables. Here is an easy idea on how to get a great vitamin complex yet enjoy the delicious soup taste during a hot summer day. Enjoy Abruzzo Summer Minestrone
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Yield: 48 muffins Cost per Serving: $.12 Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt...
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Yield: Makes 16 cupcakes Ingredients 3/4 cup (3/8 lb.) butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1...
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This warm, creamy, cheesy dip appears frequently at staff gatherings. People make it time and again because it's tasty and a snap to prepare. Assemble up to two days ahead, and bake just before serving.