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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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Weddings are one among the biggest industries in the world nowadays and, if nothing else, their organization gives a lot of options. Most of those are decorated in white. Certainly, this depends on the taste of the newlyweds. Today, there are many shades and colors which can perfectly provide the extra glamor, and bring love and unity to attention. Browse through our website and find the most beautiful colored details and dinnerware and let your mind get creative.
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Miniature Corn Muffins 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...
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Puff Pastry "Pretzels" Yield: 24 pretzels Cost per Serving: $0.50 Ingredients 1/2 (17.3 oz.) box frozen puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg yolk, beaten Mustard, for dipping Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Place pastry...