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Why do restaurants, from low-end to elegant, leave the tails on cooked shrimp? Don't they know it's a pain to take them off in an entrée?
Q: My husband got a gift package of a variety of hot sauces for Christmas. Why, I don't know, because he doesn't even like hot foods! But, how long will these keep? Do I have to keep them refrigerated? Some look like Tabasco; others are more like salsa. Are the green ones hotter than the red ones?
Parmesan Artichoke Crisps2 egg whites, at room temperature1¼-inch thick slice of prosciutto3/4 cup mayonnaise1 15-ounce jar artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1 4-ounce jar diced pimento3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 long French baguette, sliced into 24 thin slices, lightly toasted
Today is our last Flavor section. But don't worry — we're still very much food-focused here at the Tribune.
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Louisiana Shrimp CornbreadServes 12
Christopher Kostow can't remember the last time he didn't work on New Year's Eve. And the three-Michelin-starred chef plans to ring in 2012 stove-side, too.
Q: We have a whole pan of 20 baked chicken breasts left from a dinner. The sauce has sour cream, cream soup, some kind of fruit juice and cheese. They are delicious, and we'd like to save them for one of the family dinners during the holidays. Can this be frozen until then, or do we have to eat them all right away?
Feeding a crowd this New Year's Eve? Consider offering something that is richly savory but won't weigh down the party.
There's still time to make holiday cookies. And they certainly make great last-minute office gifts.
The baking life is one of many sorrows, and I have seen or tasted them all.
We declare winners in the Mrs. Harvey's White Fruitcake Haiku Contest.
There are more ways to save money in the kitchen than following grocery store deals and couponing.
A rib roast is a classy addition to your holiday table. Served alongside roasted potatoes and vegetables, it is hearty, homey and elegant.
challah, bread, loaves, Jewish, egg
The best wines for holiday parties are like good hosts, accommodating enough to handle a variety of scenarios, but with enough personality to keep everyone entertained.
Meatballs are a great holiday entertaining food. They are homey, well-loved and easy to do ahead of time.
Every year, long before the Thanksgiving dishes are even dried and put away, the Christmas rush is on. That's when so many of us find ourselves racing around, spending money we don't have on lots of things we don't need. It's crazy.
I love to sip seasonal cocktails. They not only make the holidays seem more festive, but also make them more tolerable — if you know what I mean. I found two adult beverage recipes: one for Marshmallow Fluff Hot Chocolate made with Smirnoff vodka, the other a Cinnamon Toast Toddy made with Captain Morgan spiced rum.
Is shrimp cocktail a mainstay of your holiday party table? Are you bored with the same old dish?
Q: What's the difference between a slow cooker and a Crock-Pot? I have a family member who wants one for Christmas, and I have no idea where to start. Are they safe to use?
It's chicken pot pie, only smaller, easier, faster and more party-friendly.
For anyone who watched Bryan and Michael Voltaggio compete on the sixth season of "Top Chef," it might be difficult to imagine them sharing a kitchen again, much less writing a book. Both were fierce competitors — Michael earned the title of Top Chef — and the rigors of the show had them tossing barbs at each other and arguing.
Q: I bake dozens of cookies for holiday presents. This year, I'm thinking of making some with sweetener instead of sugar for the people with diabetes, weight concerns, etc., on my list. What will Splenda do to the cookies texture and flavor?
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