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Chai Tea

Anne Mahle’s Chai Tea would hit the spot on a wintry day like today. She makes a batch of the spice base all at once so it’s always available. Chai TeaAnne Mahle, At Home, At Sea 1 bag of tea (orange pekoe or your favorite)1 teaspoon spice base (see recipe below)1 cup milk1 Tablespoon sugar...CONTINUE READING
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Chocolate-Gingerbread Rudolph Cookies

These are always a huge hit and easy enough for the kids to make. I made some for the neighborhood kids and the look on their faces was definitely a MasterCard moment! Merry Christmas! Chocolate-Gingerbread Rudolph Cookies 3¼ cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 Tablespoon ground ginger2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1 Tablespoon...CONTINUE READING
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Caramel Popcorn Balls

Caramel popcorn balls are an impressive Christmas decoration and a great treat for children. My mom made popcorn balls with my sister and me every Christmas. We wrapped them in plastic wrap, tied them with red ribbons, attached candy canes to them, and hung them on the tree. On Christmas Day we gathered these popcorn...CONTINUE READING
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Easy Pumpkin-Citrus Soup

This simple soup is one of my favorite no-recipe meals; I make it so often I know it by heart. Pumpkin and citrus provide some color, liveliness, and vitamin C as we enter this gray time of year. This soup is elegant enough to be part of a holiday meal, and easy enough for a...CONTINUE READING
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Cranberry-Pear Crisp with Almond Topping

If you’ve never thought of putting cranberries and pears in the same dish, you’ll be especially pleased with this dessert. This crisp is particularly good served for dessert following a winter dinner. Cranberry-Pear Crisp with Almond ToppingArrows Restaurant, Ogunquit5 cups peeled and sliced firm pears, such as Bosc or Bartlett (about 2 pounds)2½ cups (8...CONTINUE READING
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Chickpea Pot Pie

My taste runs toward hot peppers and sour pickles, so mild beige Thanksgiving foods have never held much excitement. As a vegetarian, I’ve always made a meal of sides—rolls, stuffing, mashed potatoes. This year, I set out to create a gluten-free vegan main dish I can share with everyone at the table: a savory pie stuffed...CONTINUE READING
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Gluten-Free Wild Rice Stuffing

Dietary restrictions can be a source of stress during the holiday season, but they can also spur creativity. When I was a new vegetarian, I tried the cutely-named soy and wheat-based imitation turkey products, but ultimately decided it was healthier and tastier to celebrate the harvest by eating whole foods, prepared with care and creativity....CONTINUE READING
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