Posts for January 3rd 2012

Sugar Shout Out January 3, 2012
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Sugar Shout Out: January Must Haves!

Fit's getting in shape with running snowshoes and new activewear Yum's cooking up homemade waffles and fresh baked baguettes Bella's resolving to get rid of flaky skin and under-eye circles Tres can't put down The Accidental Feminist and Girl Land Fab's feeling asymmetrical hemlines, neon, and leather accents Lil's lusting for designer crib sheets and bright booster seats Casa's updating interiors with bright tile and artful pieces Buzz is saying hello to midseason replacements and farewell to Chuck Savvy's setting their spending goals and checking their credit reports Geek's going gaga for camera gear and fitness trackers
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Recipe For Keoke Coffee Cocktail
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Keoke Coffee

From YumSugar Keoke Coffee Information Category Drinks, Cocktails Ingredients1 ounce Kahlua 1 ounce crème de cacao 1 ounce brandy 1 cup freshly brewed coffee Whipped cream Directions Combine Kahlua, creme de cacao, and brandy in a large mug or heat-proof glass.
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Keoke Coffee

Keoke Coffee

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Category
Drinks, Cocktails
Recipe For Keoke Coffee Cocktail

Ingredients

1 ounce Kahlua
1 ounce crème de cacao
1 ounce brandy
1 cup freshly brewed coffee
Whipped cream

Directions

  1. Combine Kahlua, creme de cacao, and brandy in a large mug or heat-proof glass.
  2. Add one cup of fresh brewed coffee and stir.
  3. Top with whipped cream.

Makes 1 drink.

Edamame Hummus Recipe
Edamame Hummus

Edamame Hummus

I skipped the endive and instead served the hummus with celery sticks and pita chips.
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I skipped the endive and instead served the hummus with celery sticks and pita chips.

Edamame Hummus

Edamame Hummus

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Category
Appetizers, Dips
Edamame Hummus Recipe

Ingredients

2 10-ounce packages frozen shelled edamame (soybeans)
Kosher salt
2 10-ounce packages frozen peas
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint plus more for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
Endive spears

Directions

  1. Cook edamame in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 3–5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl of ice water. Return water in pot to a boil and add peas; cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer peas to bowl with edamame; let cool. Drain well.
  2. Working in batches, pulse edamame and peas in a food prcoessor until a coarse purée forms, about 30 seconds.
  3. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in juice and next 3 ingredients. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup oil; mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro and 1/4 cup mint. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl; drizzle with oil and garnish with more herbs. Serve with endive spears.

Makes about 6 cups.

Schlotzsky's Deli Muffaletta Sandwich
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Making the Schlotzsky's Connection

When it comes to quality sandwiches, how does Texas-based chain Schlotzsky's fare?
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When it comes to quality sandwiches, how does Texas-based chain Schlotzsky's fare? Sandwich maven Between the Bread weighs in.

For years, I've been connecting through Houston airport and longingly passing by a Schlotzsky's counter, but I never seem to end up there at meal time. This year, our stop en route to Pensacola fell around lunch hour, so we finally got to enjoy one of the muffuletta-inspired sandwiches.

It's judgment day for this deli sandwich! See its deli board score when you keep reading.

Best Food Products For January 2012
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January's Must Haves

Even though we scored some awesome culinary loot over the holiday season, we can't help but add more stuff to our must have list!
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Even though we scored some awesome culinary loot over the holiday season, we can't help but add more stuff to our must have list! Our taste is clearly varied this month as we're wanting everything from waffle makers to iPad apps to tea infusers, but what can we say? There are just so many cool culinary happenings out there! We can tell it's going to be a tasty month.

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2012 South Beach Wine & Food Festival Nonstick Baguette Pan The Professional Chef by the Culinary Institute of America Power Foods Cookbook EatSmart Precision Pro Kitchen Scale Tea Infuser With Stand Calphalon Classic Round Waffle Maker
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January Party Ideas
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Link Time: 5 Ways to Extend Your Holiday Spirit

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Best Dessert Recipes (and Pictures)
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The Year in Best Desserts

Now that we've rounded the corner of a new year, we're looking back with nostalgia at some of our favorite recipes of 2011.
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Now that we've rounded the corner of a new year, we're looking back with nostalgia at some of our favorite recipes of 2011. First up: our most impressive sugary standouts from the past 365 days. Want to end your meal in an outstanding way? Click through for some sweet inspiration.

Lemon Curd Cake Guinness Ice Cream With Chocolate-Covered Pretzels Chocolate Beet Cake Strawberry Semifreddo Sweet Potato Pie With Candied Nut Cream Champagne Cupcakes Lemon Ginger Cheesecake
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