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A touch of heat can make any meal go from bland to brilliant in just a drop or pinch. To get that same zest, turn to these spicy food recipes, many of which are ready in less than half an hour. With that kind of cooking time, they're bound to end up in your weekly rotation.
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Chocolate crinkle cookies are a holiday favorite. Gooey and fudgy, with plenty of powdered sugar to go around, a package of these cookies is sure to please anyone on your gift list. The recipe is inspired by my absolute favorite chocolate crinkle cookies from Williams-Sonoma ($19). The mix is heavenly, but the price tag keeps me pretty limited to making them for special occasions only. Determined to see if I could hack recipe myself, I got out my trusty scale and started weighing out all the ingredients on the package. I felt like a modernist cook, breaking down the recipe bit by bit.
My experimental hack was a success, and tasters loved the crumbliness of the cookies and the brownie-like interior. Do these taste exactly like the Williams-Sonoma brand? Not exactly, but that is to be expected since I used different cocoa powder, pastry flour, chocolate, and vanilla. Next time, I do plan to splurge on all of Williams-Sonoma's baking ingredients, so I can get even closer to the flavor of the original mix.
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Cheese, glorious cheese! I love the stuff so much that If I'm not cooking, then I'm indulging in a meal of fancy cheese and fresh baguette. After all, there's nothing like a ripe, gooey slab to smother across crusty french bread or a piece of dry, crumbly cheese laid across a slice of fruit. These six cheeses have won my heart over, and it's about time you tried them for yourself.
 Fromi Brebirousse d' Argental |
 Point Reyes Original Blue |
 Cypress Grove Midnight Moon |
 Cellars at Jasper Hill Harbison |
 Abbaye de Belloc |
 Époisses de Bourgogne |
The holiday season is here, and it's time to get giving! We've got you covered with our collection of 2012 gift guides, including incredible ideas on what to pick up for the girlie-girl, your beauty-obsessed pal, and the yoga lover in your life.
We'll help you cross off the names on your gift list from now through the end of the year, so make sure to check back for the best picks across the network. Also, see all of our holiday planning, tips, tricks, and inspiration as we gear up for the most festive month of the year!
I'm always intrigued by all the wonderful candies and confections that make their way to grocery store shelves during the holiday season. Every time I buy a bag of peppermint candies, I can't help but wonder how they are made, which is why this season I became determined to make them as an edible gift.
These little peppermints do require fast speed to stretch and cut, but if you don't get it right the first time, your hardened brick of candy won't go to waste. Leftover candy cane can be crushed and used in ice cream, cookies, or candies.
