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BEST SOUTHERN PECAN PIE (+Video)

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BEST SOUTHERN PECAN PIE (+Video)

The Best Southern Pecan Pie is made with a flaky pie crust, real butter, dark corn syrup, a touch of cinnamon and fresh pecans. BEST SOUTHERN PECAN PIE If I had to choose my most absolute favoritest pie in the world – I would have to say it is this one right here. I love pie. I love all kinds of pie. In fact, I doubt there are many pies out there that I don’t like. But my favorite has got to be the good ole Pecan Pie. My BUTTER CRUMBLE APPLE PIE is a very close second. WHAT IS...


TIP OF THE DAY: Champagne To Pair With Thanksgiving Dinner

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TIP OF THE DAY: Champagne To Pair With Thanksgiving Dinner

[1] This turkey is actually basted with Champagne as well. Here’s the recipe from Taste of Home. It takes two cups of Champagne or other sparkling wine. [2] Start the dinner with bubbly, starting with the hors d’oeuvres. Here’s more from Good Food (photo © Good Food | Marina Oliphant). [3] A popular appetizer, Baked Brie, is delicious with Champagne. Here’s the recipe (photo © The Almond Eater). [4] You can glaze your ham with Champagne or other bubbly. Here’s the recipe (photo © Cooking Light | Jennifer Causey). [5] Brut Champagne is the most commonly-purchased style, but it’s too...


How to Make Poached Pears, the Easiest Fall Dessert Ever

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How to Make Poached Pears, the Easiest Fall Dessert Ever

These easy poached pear recipes prove that gently simmered pears are the Cinderellas of the fruit world. Sitting modestly in the produce aisle, raw pears don’t turn heads. But serve them poached, and dinner guests will fawn over their sophisticated elegance. Even if you don’t possess any fairy godmother magic, you have the power to transform pears from drab to fab with as little as a pot and a few key ingredients. They’re so easy they can cap off any Sunday night supper, and yet so impressive they can take a place on your Thanksgiving table or steal the show...


Skinnytaste Meal Plan (November 11-November 17)

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (November 11-November 17)

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and WW SmartPoints®. Meal Plan I don’t know about you, but I cannot believe that it is already November and this year is almost over! With that being said though, I have so much to be thankful for this year-  including all of you! If you’re starting to plan your meals for the holidays, you can find all my Thanksgiving recipes here, with more coming soon! Why Should Everyone Meal Plan? Meal planning is a great way to organize...


Focaccia: a flatbread wonder!

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Focaccia: a flatbread wonder!

Focaccia (pronounced fokatcha) is traditionally a yeasted baked flatbread which originated in the Italian cuisine. It has a similar texture to that of a pizza but Focaccia can be moulded into shape of sandwich bread and buns and can also be topped with both savoury and/or sweet fillings and toppings. Focaccia is quite simple to make and requires a few basic ingredients such as flour, salt, yeast, water, sugar and olive oil. There are plenty of variations to Focaccia but the basic dough remains the same and the result; an aromatic, fluffy Focaccia bread. For this recipe I used all-purpose...